Australia’s leading music industry showcase and conference 2014 BIGSOUND Live event has announced its first list of acts with over 80 of the country’s talented and brightest. The event takes place across two nights in venues in brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. The BIGSOUND conference features the countries leading industry speakers and panels. It takes place from Wednesday
FBi Radio Needs YOU!
It’s tax deductible donations time, and FBi Radio looking for 200 Heroes to donate $200 or more by the end of this financial year (before June 20).
NMPA Releases Figures due to Outdated Copyright Laws
For the first time, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has released figures for the total industry revenue and value in the US for 2013. NMPA members have estimated that the industry has lost around US$2.3 billion in revenue in 2013 due to “outdated laws and regulation” based on digital music streaming.
New license launched by APRA/AMCOS
APRA AMCOS have launched a new license, The Online Showreels License, to cater to agencies wanting to use licensed music for promotional purposes.
Live Nation Partner Up With Qantas
Live Nation Entertainment has announced a new and exclusive Australasian brand partnership with Qantas Airlines, seeing that it’s artists and the airline collaborate on marketing opportunities. The agreement holds a multi year partnership which will see international artists fly with Qantas throughout Australasia in exchange for projects across Live Nation’s online platforms, content, concerts, and
APRA Develops Aboriginal Music Development Project
The APRA AMCOS ATSI Music Office is seeking experienced project development consults to develop a program to deliver creative and business skills to the NSW Aboriginal music creator community.
UBERfest announces lineup: get ready for a loud winter!
UBERfest is returning this winter, hosting FOUR festivals reaching Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane throughout July and August!
2014 NIMAs Announce Second Round of Artists to Line-Up
Newly announced artists have been added to the anticipated 2014 National Indigenous Music Awards!
New $25 million creative hub development on the way
Following an agreement between the City of Sydney and property developer Greenland Australia, a $25 million state of the art creative hub facilities will be built in the heart of the city. This new hub will span 2,000 square metres over five storeys located in Sydney’s tallest residential tower at the former Sydney Water site
MusicNSW, Arts Law Centre & Sydney TAFE Music Present: “Better Get Yourself A Lawyer…”
Don’t drop the soap when it comes to your music career – get the best legal advice in town, for free! Have you ever wondered how to negotiate management, label or booking contracts? Or deal with your own publishing and sync arrangements? How would you resolve a legal dispute within your own band? Find out