Olympic Ayres are a young Sydney duo who started producing music in a dusty attic, building songs that incorporated guitar, bass and synthesizers with whatever else they found lying around. In 2011 Olympic Ayres delivered their debut release Episode I, then in 2012 the duo stepped into the studio with Dann Hume (Sures, Gossling, Alpine)
Great opportunity for folk artists!
Applications are now open for artists wishing to play at 2014 Folk by the Sea. Applications close 30 March. The festival is a replacement for the previous Folk in the Foothills which was held at the Jamberoo Valley Lodge. Folk by the Sea is presented by volunteers the Illawarra Folk Club, a non-profit incorporated association. Many of
Urthboy & Josh Pyke team with Life Without Barriers’
Australian artists Urthboy and Josh Pyke have collaborated with Life Without Barriers’ kids in care to create an original hip hop track.
Entries now open for Unsigned Only Music Competition
Unsigned Only Music Competition has announced its judging panel and mentors for the 2014 competition, which is now accepting entries.
Keep Sydney Open
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has announced that the lock out laws will be implemented as soon as February 24th 2014. From February 24, 1.30am lockouts and 3am last drinks in the Sydney CBD Entertainment and Kings Cross Precincts and a statewide ban on takeaway alcohol from 10pm will come into force. The legislative measures which will
$10K on offer for 2014 Hilltop Hoods Initiative
Applications are now open for the Hilltop Hoods Initiative!
Northern Rivers Creative Roadshow
Arts Northern Rivers is taking Northern Rivers Creative on the road! First stop? Maclean!
Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards
The winners of the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards in Tamworth have been announced! The awards have been held as a regular part of Tamworth Music Festival for the last 15 years, and the finalists this year include several young, regional NSW talents. The winners are: Best Female Vocal Dianne Lindsay Best Male Vocal Graham
MusicNSW Presents: Digital Marketing 101
“Digital Marketing 101” is a free workshop presented by MusicNSW, which will equip you with everything you need to incorporate the digital sphere into your career. This workshop will teach you strategies for creating and executing successful digital marketing campaigns, how artists can increase revenue using online tools, and how to cut through the online
Australian Freelance Musician’s Alliance
The Australian Freelance Musician’s Alliance is a branch of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance and is an organising union. Their union is built by members, for its members. Their mission is to promote and defend the economic, social, moral and professional interests of our members who are all freelance musicians. The AFMA aims to promote the cultural significance