Sydney-based independent label R.I.P Society are turning 5, and to celebrate their birthday they are presenting an incredible showcase of DIY/garage/electronic/left-of-field artists at Vivid LIVE on May 24. Label founder Nic Warnock (who holds the fort at Repressed Records in Newtown, and was a co-director for our festival project Sound Summit last year) has been a
Made In Japan
Made In Japan is an indie rock quartet from Sydney featuring James Cooney (vocals/drums), Jono Graham (guitar), Tom Davis (guitar) and Pavle Vizintin (bass). Since first taking the stage at Vic on the Park in 2007, Made In Japan have released two studio albums and an EP, but recently announced they will be putting the
Double J Reveals Radio Presenters
Newly re-branded ABC station Double J has revealed it’s shows and presenters.
Australia Council Grants Closing
Two Australia Council music grants – Presentation & Promotion and New Works – close on Monday, May 5.
SOUND SUMMIT TO TAKE HIATUS IN 2014
After much deliberation and discussion between the 2013 Sound Summit Co-Directors and MusicNSW, Sound Summit Festival of Independent and Innovative Music has decided to take a hiatus in 2014. This decision has not been made lightly and was made with the aim to develop a more robust platform for the festival’s long term sustainability. The
Dan Zilber to step down as FBi Radio’s General Manager of Music
FBi Radio has announced that their General Manager Dan Zilber will be leaving FBi Radio after he launches a new electronic and dance project, FBi Click on digital radio. Dan Zilber has been with the station for over a decade. According to a press release put out today, Managing Director Clare Holland stated, “Dan has
APRA AMCOS raises $4000 for ACMF’s asylum seeker music project
APRA AMCOS has presented the Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) with a $4000 donation towards a new ACMF program that uses the power of music to assist asylum seeker children.
Australian Jazz Bell Award Nominees Revealed
The nominees for the 2014 Australian Jazz Bell Awards have been announced.
Groovin’ The Moo, Heaps Decent & MusicNSW Present: A Backstage Songwriting Masterclass with Illy!
Groovin The Moo and Heaps Decent have teamed up with MusicNSW to create a special workshop for emerging MCs and producers: a backstage songwriting masterclass with Illy! We are looking for talented MCs and/or producers of all ages to enter to win tickets and a place in the workshop, where you’ll hear Illy share expertise
Songwriter Speaks with Liam Judson
APRA AMCOS is offering APRA members based in the Blue Mountains the opportunity to listen to one of Australia’s most successful songwriters discuss his career, and creative processes. The songwriter in question is Liam Judson is a musician, songwriter, producer and engineer who is best known for his lead role in psychedelic rock five-piece Belles Will