Touring across Australia is now considerably easier for bands and solo artists thanks to a new landmark deal struck between national body The Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) and Virgin Australia. Both bodies have decided to make an exclusive deal with the music industry that includes a 32kg baggage allowance (across three pieces of checked
The Laurels: Quick Response Recipient
The Laurels are a four-piece that formed in Sydney’s inner west in 2006. Their influences extend from sonic pioneers The Velvet Underground to the pure shoegaze bliss of My Bloody Valentine, the inner city filth of Australian legends The Saints and the trance-like psychedelia of Spacemen 3, all the way back to the lush pop
LANIE LANE-Quick Response Recipient
Lanie Lane brings sassy, smokey and sultry sound of the bygone era back to the surface with her rich jazz vocals and earthy grace and charm. After winning a slot in the Triple J Unearthed competition, she gained attention as the voice accompanying Mr. Tim Rogers on You Am I’s single ‘Trigger Finger’. She has
The Jezabels: A College Radio & International Success Story!
MUSICNSW & SOUNDS AUSTRALIA PRESENT The Jezabels: A College Radio and International Showcasing success story! From BIG SOUND 2010, the last 12 months for Sydney band The Jezabels has been nothing short of extraordinary. Like a well oiled machine the four piece have traversed the globe to rave reviews, winning over fans and industry alike.
TRIPLE J ANNOUNCE A DEDICATED UNEARTHED STATION
Triple j and ABC Radio have announced that they will be launching a second station: Triple j Unearthed. The new station will launch on October 5, and will be dedicated to broadcasting only Australian unsigned and independent artists. They will be dipping into their pool of over 30, 000 artists and 250, 000 registered users. The
Quick Response Funding Round 2 Closes Soon!
Round One of funding recently closed, with MusicNSW assisting 6 bands in showcasing themselves at the BigSound conference in Brisbane. Lanie Lane, Papa VS Pretty, The Laurels, Floating Me, The Paper Scissors and WIM were all successful in their application! Round Two is now open and closes on Tuesday, August 30th. Artists and artist managers
The Standard
Tone may be closing down, but another fantastic Sydney music venue is just about to open. Overlooking the city’s creative hub, Bourke Street’s iconic Kinselas has been host to some of the most legendary artists and performances, including Beastie Boys, The Lemonheads and Public Enemy.
OUR MONK
Boldly pilfering from increasingly audacious sources, Our Monk have produced a body of material that reveals the quartet’s unbiased keenness on pop history. The group’s predilection for crafting fun, eclectic pop tunes paired with an ambitious approach to musical arrangements evokes White Album-era Beatles and Smile-era Beach Boys.
PYRAMID ROCK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED
It’s time to start planning your New Year’s Eve festivities and the recently announced Pyramid Rock Festival lineup should help you make the all important party decision! From Thursday December 29 to Sunday January 1 Victoria’s beautiful Phillip Island will once again be overrun with more than 50 of your favourite international rock stars and
Applications open for 2012 JUMP national mentoring program
Young and emerging artists from across Australia are encouraged to make their artistic match and apply for JUMP 2012, with applications opening today. As the Australia Council’s national mentoring program for young and emerging artists, JUMP identifies and promotes excellence in artistic practice for artists aged 18 – 30 who are in the first five years