Victoria’s live music scene contributes more than half a billion dollars to the state economy each year, according to a report released today by Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu and Minister for Consumer Affairs Michael O’Brien.
Harvest Festival Call For Proposals
Harvest Festival is a new addition to the summer touring schedule and they’ve recently put out the call for artistic proposals.
Music Industry Tax Pack
Just a few short weeks ago, we entered into a new Financial Year. While not quite as exciting as a genuine New Year (and Prince definitely never wrote a party track about it), it’s an important chance to get your finances in order and hopefully, get a healthy tax return. As musicians with many different
2011 call for APRA and AMCOS Board Nominations
Nominations for APRA and AMCOS Board positions are now open and must be received by the Company Secretary at the APRA|AMCOS head office in Sydney, by no later than close of business Friday 16 September 2011.
Indent Roundtables
Indent will be hitting the road next week and holding a series of roundtable discussions in regional NSW and want YOU to come. The roundtable style forums are open for anyone to attend, as issues surrounding local music and youth industries will drive discussion, as bought around by the communities key stakeholders in attendance. The
New acts announced for Falls Festival
Falls Festival have announced 12 more exciting acts on the 2011 line-up. New acts include the UK’s The Kooks and Metronomy, plus Sydney’s PNAU, stand up comedian Josh Thomas, and Baltimore’s electro artist Dan Deacon. The Falls lineup so far: Arctic Monkeys Arj Barker Crystal Castles Easy Star All Stars (performing Dub Side of the
MusicNSW Hiring: Indigenous Music Manager
MusicNSW is currently looking for an Indigenous Music Manager to deliver the Whichway program alongside the MusicNSW team.
Peats Ridge Applications now open!
Peats Ridge are now inviting applications from artists wanting to join the festival programme for 2011. Apply here>>
APRA Live Performance Returns due August 31, 2011
APRA’s Live Performance Returns are due at the end of August. If you perform original music live, then you’re entitled to royalty payments.
The Singing Skies
The Singing Skies is the songwriting project for Sydney musician Kell Derrig-Hall.(Melodie Nelson, Moonmilk) His first solo venture, Kell has previously contributed to records and live performances for the likes of Jack Ladder, Rand and Holland and Seaworthy. The Singing Skies debut record “Routine and War” is out now on Preservation.