Listener-funded community radio station FBi Radio are bringing back BRUSH WITH FAME: FBi’s fundraiser art auction of musician-made masterpieces. FBi’s auction will run on eBay from November 25 to December 2 and artworks will be shipping just in time for Christmas! The full list of 30+ artists will be revealed when the auction goes live, but
The Music Network launches professional social media network
The Music Network has officially launched Australia’s first professional and social network, designed exclusively for the music industry.
Arts Law offers free legal advice
Arts Law Centre of Australia offers free legal advice! They are Australia’s only specialist community legal centre for the arts, and they provide free telephone legal advice to artists and other creators. To access their services, call them on 1800 221 457 or fill out their online enquiry form. You have to subscribe if you would
CBAA appoints new board members
Two new people have been elected to the board of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) at its recent AGM.
2014 Screen Music Award Recipients Announced
The winners for the 2014 Screen Music Awards have been announced, celebrating the achievements of our incredibly talented Australian composers for TV and film.
AFMA launches Fair Trade campaign
The Australian Freelance Musician’s Alliance (AFMA) is launching a Fair Trade campaign to recognise businesses, venues, organisations, agents and fellow musicians that treat musicians fairly, understand the value of live music in Australia and make a positive contribution to the industry. AFMA Fair Trade approval is determined by assessing of nominees on a list of
The Heartless
The Heartless are a five-piece post-hardcore act based in Coffs Harbour. The lucky quintet have been selected as a local support for the Nambucca Heads leg of our Indent Tour, happening next Friday, November 21st! The Heartless have previously played a number of shows across the North Coast – from Byron Bay to Port Macquarie, and share a variety of
Australia Council – New Grants Model
Want to get your head around the recent changes to Australia Council of the Arts grant program?
ACCC reauthorizes APRA
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has reauthorized APRA for another five years to administer and license performing rights in musical works.
Australian Live Performance Industry Worth $2.5bn
The Australian live performance industry is worth $2.5 billion, according to Live Performance Australia (LPA), who have recently done a second study of the economic size and scope of the music industry sector. The study is based on the latest data available, which is from 2012. The first study was released in 2010 based on