Arts Minister Virginia Judge has announced a NSW Government initiative to support emerging indigenous artists at Bluesfest Byron Bay. Ms Judge said the Government will invest $12,000 to give three new indigenous musicians an opportunity to perform on the First Nation stage at Bluesfest 2011. The three artists will be selected from MusicNSW’s Whichway program
Call For Applications: Australasian World Music Expo
The Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) will take place in Melbourne from 18-21 November 2010. Now in its third year, AWME is the Australia-Pacific region’s premier music industry conference and showcase of Indigenous, roots and world music, offering artists the unique opportunity to perform and network with music industry delegates from Europe, North America, Australia and
Music Education Portal now live
The Music Council of Australia has established a database of music education resources specifically for generalist and specialist music teachers in Australian schools. Research for the site was instigated and guided by the Music Education Advisory Group (MEAG) to the Commonwealth Minister for Education.
SONG SUMMIT PROGRAM LAUNCHED
APRA| AMCOS and the NSW Government through Events NSW today announced the program for the second Song Summit, taking place in Sydney from the 19 – 21 June 2010 at the Sydney Convention Centre. The three day conference is a major creative, business development and networking expo for the music industry and includes live performances
Live from SXSW, Part 1
(On the streets of Austin, Day 1, SXSW 2010) The cluster of venues, houses, parks, empty lots under bridges, random balcony’s and every corner that house the thousands of bands and the endless music are between Cesar Chavez and 8th street from Rio Grande street and beyond Red River. There are a few venues outside
Indent turns 10! 2010 ISAAC Awards announced
On Friday March 12, 2010 Minister for the Arts Virginia Judge presented the 2010 ISAAC (Indent Super All Ages Crusader) awards and launched Indent’s tenth year of vital funding, advice, resources and support for all ages’ entertainment in NSW. The ISAAC awards are an initiative of Indent, a project of MusicNSW that recognises and celebrates
ARIA & PPCA Announce 2010 Board Members
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) have announced its Board of Directors for 2010. Mr Ed St John, President & CEO Warner Music Australasia, has been re-elected to his role as Chairman of ARIA for 2010, his third consecutive year in the post.
Sound Summit Proposals Due
Sound Summit is a five-day festival of independent and innovative music featuring national and international artists, occurring annually as part of the This Is Not Art (TINA) Festival in Newcastle, NSW. Since 2000, Sound Summit has provided independent musicians, producers, labels, promoters, industry, media and fans a chance to perform, discuss, learn, teach, interact and
Unsigned Australian Artists Now Eligible for Amrap’s AirIT
The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) today announced stage two of its AirIT initiative at the Adelaide Fuse Festival. AirIT is community radio’s exclusive catalogue of Australian music, provided free by Amrap for both the sector and the music industry.
MusicNSW and Industry and Investment NSW announce $48,000 to support artists and industry at SXSW 2010
MusicNSW is thrilled to announce a $48,000 commitment from Industry and Investment NSW (IINSW) to supporting export opportunities through the South By Southwest Conference held in Austin, Texas this month. Distributed to artists and industry through support and funding, this money will assist in developing the profile and opportunity for NSW artists and industry in