JuliaWhy? is a Sydney-based garage/punk three piece led by Riot Grrrl wannabe Julia Wylie. Julia also plays bass in The Cathys, plus sings/screams in Snotty Babies. Peter Beringer (drummer) also plays in punk outfit King Tears Mortuary, and Mathew Frederickson plays bass/guitar/back up vocals. Their first single ‘Just One Night’ won the 2014 triple j
HILLTOP HOODS INITIATIVE WINNER ANNOUNCED
Previous triple j Unearthed Feature Artist, Sarah Connor has walked away as the winner of this years Hilltop Hoods Initiative! The independent hip hop artist and poet from Sydney beat hundreds of applicants to receive a $10,000 career startup grant from APRA and the Hilltop Hoods.
The Travel Beyond Portal Has Launched!
Great news guys! We have just launched the Travel Beyond portal, so you can now access the fantastic AMIN and Travel Beyond travel deal! Australian musicians are set to save thousands of dollars a year in touring costs after this preferred supplier deal negotiated between the Australian Music Industry Network and Travel Beyond Group. In an Australian first, Travel Beyond
Rock The World (Bar) Band Competition
Sydney’s World Bar, A Red Letter Day (Event Management) and Burgess Bookings have teamed up bring the best of Sydney talent to the stage in with a brand new band competition called Rock The World (Bar) for Sydney’s emerging talent.
LATE NIGHT LIBRARY: MUSIC MAKERS
Presented by City of Sydney and Musica Viva Australia, this season of Late Night Library is about the connections between music and the written word. At Customs House Library, City Of Sydney on Wednesday 22 April between 8-9pm, a panel of composers (who write without words) and musicians (who do) will discuss how words and music collide in their work and influence
GROOVIN THE MOO ADDS LOCAL & EMERGING ARTISTS TO 2015 FESTIVAL
The countdown to Groovin the Moo is now on, and we are thrilled to see they have added a bunch of talented local and emerging artists to their line-up this year.
City of Sydney Business Grants
City of Sydney have two business improvement grants available for businesses based in the City Of Sydney council area.
TMN Internship Now Available
The Music Network is seeking an editorial and data entry intern with a strong background in writing and a serious interest in the music industry.
Sydney Youth Music announce Youth Week gig
The Sydney Youth Music team are hosting their third gig, this time supporting Sydney’s hip hop scene and Youth Week in the City. The event will be held at Goodgod Small Club between 11-4.30pm on April 11, and headlined by breakdancer, rapper and writer Bam Bam, who’s mixtapes have already received 30,000+ downloads. Supports include Sydney-based
QANTAS announces changes to carriage of musical instrument policy
QANTAS has announced changes to their existing musical instrument policy, through a dedicated Musicians Additional Baggage Allowance which sets out to assist artists when travelling with a musical instrument or touring equipment. The offer includes a free baggage allowance of three pieces (at 23kgs per piece) for artists. This baggage allowance is available on Qantas and QantasLink domestic