MusicNSW will soon be announcing the application dates for our 2014 Quick Response Funding Program, so watch this space! In 2014, MusicNSW will distribute $40,000 to supports artists and artists managers in developing export opportunities whilst attending Australian industry conferences, trade fairs and other career defining opportunities in 2014. This funding opportunity is made possible by
SXSW 2014 ANNOUNCES ITS LARGEST CONTINGENT OF AUSTRALIAN BANDS EVER
Run out of Austin, Texas, South by Southwest Music Festival & Conferences, announced today that 55 Australian artists have confirmed contracts to perform at this year’s showcases from March 11-16. It’s a record number of Australian homegrown talent at SXSW and the most Australian artists in the US at any one time in history. Six artists
WAM Appoints New CEO
Peak body for contemporary music in Western Australia – West Australian Music (WAM), has announced Mike Harris will be replacing Wendy Were as the not-for-profit’s CEO towards the end of February. MusicNSW would like to congratulate and warmly welcome Mike to the AMIN family! Locally, Mike has worked closely on developing arts and cultural programs
2014 Hilltop Hoods Initiative – applications now open!
The Hilltop Hoods Initiative is on again for 2014 – giving one emerging Australian hip hop/soul artist the chance at winning $10,000 towards funding costs associated with the manufacture, release and promotion of a debut album – as well as legal advice courtesy of David Vodicka and Media Arts Lawyers for general or specific career
Happy Holidays from MusicNSW!
It’s that time of the year again – my oh my does time fly by. The MusicNSW team would like to wish you a very safe and happy holiday, and we can’t wait to see what 2014 will have in store for our thriving industry. See you in the new year!
MusicNSW’s Favourite Releases of 2013
Being the impassioned music lovers we are, naturally we have kept our ear to the ground when NSW musicians and bands released new records. Recently we embarked on a listening party in the office, and compiled a list of our favourite releases by NSW-based artists in 2013. Here are the results (in no particular order):
The Vanns
Born in the shadows of a Kiama garage indie group The Vanns began jamming in the early months of 2012 and went onto win the 2012 Red Bull Bedroom Jam, which scored them a gig with The Getaway Plan at the Sydney Hi-Fi, recording time in Melbourne with Jan Skubiszewski (Way Of The Eagle) and
City of Sydney fast-track their live music action plan
City of Sydney have announced they will be fast-tracking the initiatives outlined in the Live Music action plan which was revealed earlier this month. “We’ve already received positive feedback from the community on our taskforce’s action plan, with people telling us it has the potential to breathe new life into the sector and transform the cultural life of our
NYE Party @ The Brewery with Spoonbill!
If you’re a beat freak from Byron Bay, looking for something to do on NYE, The Brewery is hosting a NYE Party, with the likes of Spoonbill, Mista Savona and Electric Lemonade playing – and no doubt get you moving! The night will consist of two stages, free food served throughout the night and the convenience of being in
COPYRIGHT COLLECTING SOCIETIES CODE OF CONDUCT CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
In 2014 the Code Reviewer will be conducting a Triennial Review of the Code of Conduct, its operation and its terms.