Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean stated during his keynote speech at the Music Connects India Conference in Mumbai earlier this week that the National Cultural Policy is currently being “finalised”.
Universal Publishing Launch New Website
Universal Music Publishing Australia recently launched a brand new website which features the organisation’s signings, a detailed news section, and an extensive, interactive timeline displaying the full history of the UMPG both in Australia and internationally.
ICE HUB Residency Program Now Accepting Applicants
The Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE) are currently seeking creative individuals from one of West Sydney’s Aboriginal, Torres Straight Islander, or culturally diverse communities for their HUB Residency Program.
Contemporary Music Touring Grants Now Available
The Australia Council for the Arts is currently accepting applications for their Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) which provides funding for national touring activity by Australian music artists who perform original contemporary music. Successful applicants can receive up to $15,000 in travel support for bands and their managers. Tours to remote or very remote areas will
MUSICNSW NOW HIRING – EDUCATION OFFICER
MusicNSW is currently seeking an Education Officer to work alongside the MusicNSW team to develop existing and future programs that support and develop the NSW contemporary music industry. The Education Officer’s primary responsibility is to support the delivery of a number of events and develop resources that support the music industry in NSW. This is a
Nominees Announced for the 2012 J Awards
triple j have announced the nominees for the 2012 J Awards. The annual J Awards consist of three categories: Album of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Unearthed Act of the Year.
2 New Co-Directors join New Weird Australia
The experimental music initiative New Weird Australia has announced Brisbane musicians Andrew Tuttle and Innez Tulloch as its new co-directors after a search for additional leadership went out last month.
APRA|AMCOS Distributes 13.9% More to Members in 2011/2012
Music copyright organisation APRA|AMCOS distributed 13.9% more in royalties to its members in the 2011/2012 financial year.
INDENT Launches X Festival: Do It Yourself Gig Guide
MusicNSW’s youth project Indent is pleased to announce their new book X Festival: Do It Yourself Gigs! X Festival: DIY Gigs is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in staging their own arts and performance?based events. Covering all aspects of event management, the guide contains content and examples that are geared towards small and medium sized projects with
MusicNSW Now Hiring – Education Officer
MusicNSW is currently seeking an Education Officer to work alongside the MusicNSW team to develop existing and future programs that support and develop the NSW contemporary music industry.