The Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) returns to the Arts Centre in Melbourne this year from 19-22 November and is now calling for applications from artists who wish to showcase in front of AWME’s select audience of international and national music industry delegates. Applications close Friday July 24.
Music Piracy, Consumer Downloads vs CDs & Mobile Music Survey Initiated
One of Australia’s leading music industry companies has commenced a massive online survey on the physical (CD, DVD & Vinyl) music products and digital downloading of music by consumers, including the legal and illicit online acquisitions of digital music.
Day of Support for Sharon Lane featuring the Buddy Knox Band
Many of you are aware of the SHARON LANE story – the talented Dubbo singer/songwriter who almost three years ago underwent surgery for a brain tumour, and came out of the crisis with a new lease of life, and ultimately her celebratory album Second Chance.
Groundswell tour applications now open
The Groundswell Indigenous Music Touring Project are now accepting applications for it’s inaugral year. The Groudswell is an opportunity for three Indigenous artists (solo or groups) who come from NSW, QLD or VIC for a three week tour of the east coast of Australia. Closing date for applications is Monday the 20th of July.
Regional Arts NSW Grants Available
Grants supporting arts and cultural activities in regional NSW that are sustainable, have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, and provide skills development opportunities, are available now through Regional Arts NSW.
In with the new…is this out with the old CD singles?
One of Australia’s largest music retailer JB Hi Fi have stopped selling CD Singles, citing single track downloads as the cause for the fall in sales. Only 300 units were sold of the top number ones in JB Hi Fi which will see the timley demise of the CD Single.
Vanda and Young songwriting competition
he Vanda and Young Songwriting competition is now accepting submissions for published, unpublished, professional amateur, local and international – across all genres and is a chance to support music therapy charity; Nordoff-Robbins. Not only will the proceeds to all entries go to the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy research but you can also get these massive prizes;
Red Riders
Answered by Al Grigg. 1. What was the first band you saw live? Apart from some covers band at my way older cousins’ 21st, it was meant to be Powderfinger and Pollyanna at the Metro, back when the Metro did all ages matinee shows on Sundays, but somehow I ended up with a last minute
The Last Kinection embark on Propa Mad Deadly tour
Its been an extraordinary, life changing twelve months for Newcastle group The Last Kinection (Naomi, Weno & DJ Jay Tee), but they are back with a new lease on life, a strong sense of purpose, and a national tour to officially launch their debut album ‘Nutches. After an incredible 2008 that included a performance at
Jack Carty and the Party
Jack Carty and the Party are a confusing bunch. These country raised, city loving 21 year olds write pensive folk/pop songs well beyond there years often with a beat to make you dance like you are young again. Since forming in early 2008 Pat Harris (Bass), Tom Biffin (Guitars), Daniel Saddleton (Drums) and Jack Carty