MusicNSW, through support received by Arts NSW, is pleased to announce that Round 1 of the 2013 Quick Response Grant program is now open to support artists and artist managers in developing export opportunities whilst attending Australian industry conferences, trade fairs and other career defining opportunities in 2013. Artists and artist managers are invited to
Sydney’s first ever Youth Music Indent Team for City of Sydney!
Sydney Youth Music is a newly-formed Indent team of young and passionate individuals who are committed to creating and organising live all-ages, drug and alcohol free music events for the youth of Sydney.
Ben Lee
Ben Lee is an Australian singer songwriter who began his career at only 14 when he formed the rock band Noise Addict. Lee has since gone on to release eight solo records, has won multiple ARIA awards and been featured on many prominent movie soundtracks. We managed to grab him for a quick chat and
Win a backstage songwriting workshop with Seth Sentry at Groovin The Moo!
Roving regional festival Groovin The Moo has teamed up with MusicNSW to create a special workshop for emerging MCs and producers: a backstage songwriting masterclass with Seth Sentry! The sold-out GTM takes place on Saturday 27 April at Maitland Showground. This workshop is a great opportunity for emerging musos to score feedback from the guy behind
Leichhardt Council Unanimously Votes for Live Music & Cultural Precinct Investigation
Leichhardt Council have unanimously voted for an investigation to go ahead for the proposed Live Music & Cultural Precinct on Parramatta Road. The vote was held during a public council meeting at Leichhardt Town Hall, which was attended by many prominent music industry representatives and stakeholders. The proposal for the Precinct was initiated by Leichhardt Mayor Darcy Byrne
Call for action from Accessibility Arts
Accessible Arts are calling for action in response to the National Cultural Policy’s lack of funding for the National Arts and Disability strategy which supports artists with disabilities.
APRA Professional Development Award Winners Announced
Eight talented Australian musicians have been awarded the APRA Professional Development Award (PDAs), each receiving $30,000 worth of prizes, including $12,000 of APRA-fronted cash.
Hot Desks Now Available!
Calling all emerging music managers, label owners, publicists, promoters, music journalists, festival organizers, freelancers and arts practitioners!
2013 The Seed Fund – Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for The Seed Fund 2013. The Seed is a great initiative that was established in 2005 by Australian musician John Butler. It is aimed at supporting emerging Australian musicians, arts workers and artists to pursue a successful career in their chosen field and project. This year The Seed Fund will provide
MusicNSW Presents: “Call My Agent: A Music Bootcamp” with Bluejuice and Dappled Cities
Wollongong: take your music seriously? Wondering how the big guns do it? MusicNSW, in conjunction with Are You Serious?, go behind-the-scenes in a free workshop this April, talking shop with the frontmen of two of Australia’s best-loved outfits. “Call My Agent: A Music Bootcamp” will take place at 6.30pm on Wednesday 10 April, at Wollongong venue Yours