City of Sydney are now seeking proposals from venue managers, creative organisations and producers, artists and musicians to transform the Paddington Town Hall‘s main auditorium into a performance space. Live music proposals are welcome and encouraged, however this opportunity is not just limited to live music. The successful proposal could focus on theatre, comedy, cabaret,
Find Your Voice: How to Generate Publicity and Marketing in the Arts
SAMAG are running a workshop on the topic Find Your Voice: How to Generate Publicity and Marketing in the Arts. The workshop will discuss how can you generate publicity and marketing for your arts organisation. Date: Monday 27 October 2014 Time: 6 — 8pm Where: The Australia Council for the Arts, 372 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hils Admission: Free
Australia Council Grant Program Re-Structure 2015
The Australia Council for the Arts has restructured their grant program for 2015 to just five grant categories, which is the biggest change in 40 years for the council, effective in March. A new Grant Enquiry Line phone number has been initiated, and now approx. 600 peers will be assessing which will be refreshed annually
2014 Screen Music Awards
The Screen Music Award nominees have been revealed for 2014, with composers Antony Partos and Cezary Skubiszewski leading the way. The awards ceremony, presented by APRA AMCOS and AGSC (Australian Guild of Screen Composers) celebrates composers who have created exceptional soundtrack and score work for Australia’s best TV shows, documentaries and feature films. This year’s
ARIA Awards Nominees List
The 2014 ARIA Nominees have been announced with Violent Soho, Chet Faker and 5 Seconds of Summer leading the way.
Applications for Creative Live Work Space now open
City of Sydney has just opened applications for the 2015 Creative Live Work Space program. Six one bedroom live work apartments on William Street will provide affordable working studios and residential accommodation for creative practitioners.
Mental Health Week on triple j
This week triple j and ABC will be talking about mental health, and raising funds to support the Society for Mental Health Research. triple j presenters Matt & Alex will be speaking to lots of people across Australia who have been affected by mental illness, and will be encouraging you to take part in the
The Wingham Akoostik Festival Backstage Workshop
Are you a young aspiring musician? Have you ever wondered how to write the perfect pop song? Indent and the Wingham Akoostik Music Festival have partnered to present a masterclass for emerging songwriters – a one-on-one session with two of Australia’s most talented songwriters and performers. If you are aged between 16 – 25, you
PLUG IN – The Newcastle Music Conference
The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music and MusicNSW have partnered once again to present PLUG IN, a free mini conference for musicians and industry professionals covering all aspects of performance, production and promotion. Held on Saturday 25th October at Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, PLUG IN will kick off with The Social Musician Panel, featuring
Music in the Classroom – Workshop with Richard Gill OAM
Music in the Classroom – Workshop with Richard Gill OAM Techniques to enrich music in the classroom and community Date: Wed 15th October 2014 Time: 16.00 – 18.00pm Location: Erskineville Town Hall Music Australia (formerly the Music Council of Australia) is presenting a session for classroom teachers and music enthusiasts. Led by Richard Gill, Gill will share useful techniques