Sydney Arts Management Advisory Group (SAMAG) will be hosting a seminar on Augst 31 to discuss the type of desired leadership for a sustainable arts sector in Australia. The seminar will bring together the heads of Federal Funding Sectors: Australia Council, Screen Australia and AFTRS. This is an opportunity to get into the mind set
APRA LPR’s due August 31
APRA’s Live Performance Return reporting for the 08-09 financial year is due by August 31. A Live Performance Return traces each time a song is performed live and credits the appropriate songwriters of each song. That means if your writing and performing your own songs either on your own or in a band you can
AMIN Coordinator – Position Available
AMIN is currently seeking a permanent part-time Coordinator for a 6- month contract responsible for assisting the AMIN Board during our establishment phase, the role will involve resourcing the AMIN Board and acting on behalf of The Board in the achievement of AMINs objectives. AMIN exists to represent and build capacity of state/territory member organisations
One Movement (Perth) Scholarships extended
MusicNSW, with funding from Arts New South Wales, will provide funding assistance of up to $5,000 to a New South Wales emerging and export-ready act to assist with travel and accommodation expenses to showcase at One Movement for Music Perth between 16-18 October 2009. This is an incredible opportunity for an emerging and export-ready act
SOUND SUMMIT LAUNCHES PROGRAM, WEBSITE
MusicNSW’s very own festival of Independent and Innovative music happens in Newcastle again this October as a vital part of This Is Not Art. The new website and the full program has been launched – check it out.
Get It In Writing!
Navigating band agreements By Darren Sanicki From The Arts Law Centre of Australia I am often asked by young bands whether they should enter into an agreement among themselves. Whilst my legal training says “Yes”, I am also conscious that this may open a can of worms. Recently a client of mine, the charismatic and
The Mania.
The Mania are a sister-brother-drummer trio who present a fresh act of pop punk bliss. Triple J and FBi radio have been rockin’ out to them and if you ever get the chance to witness the manic melodies of The Mania live you’re in for treat! 1. What was the first band you saw live?
The Ivys.
The Ivys are a Sydney based Indie Rock band (formerly Irksome Bliss) who caught our attention after a kickin’ performace at last years Come Together Festival. They recently toured the east coast with UK band Keane and their EP is now available for your listening pleasure. 1. What was the first band you saw live?
Only the Sea Slugs.
A five piece band from Sydney, Only the Sea Slugs have both a unique sound and look. Self proclaiming their influences to be “inside of CD covers, heartache, drunken conversations and togetherness” their EP, Dreamstate has critics raving! 1. What was the first band you saw live? Michael Jackson in 96. He had a rad
Gay Paris.
Gay Paris began gigging in early 2009. Known for their neo-theatrical stage shows, the band are a dab hand at cramming old school rock n roll energy into their new take on the heaviest blues youre likely to hear. Stay tuned. Stay cool. And remember, no matter what you may lose, youll always have Gay