In an effort to raise awareness and encourage recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s in Australia, Dan Sultan will be headlining the brand new Rock for Recognition concert series. In addition to the important message of the concerts, Dan Sultan, a proud Gurindji man himself, will ensure that the music of the series will
Blacktown Arts Centre Performing Arts Residency Program 2013
The Blacktown Arts Centre is currently accepting applications for their 2013 Performing Arts Residency Program. This program strives to offer professional development opportunities for individual or small groups of artists.
The Annandale & MusicNSW Present: Two To Tango
The Annandale and MusicNSW have partnered up to bring you a very special panel discussion about venue and artist relations called Two To Tango. Held in response to the current heat surrounding the imminent closure of The Sando, the panel discussion will be a great opportunity to gain some insight into the issues surrounding musicians
The Hon Simon Crean MP announces reform for Australia Council’s Arts Funding Programs
Reform for the Australia Council is already in progress with Arts Minister Simon Crean announcing today that the Council will now have increased responsibility for a broader range of arts funding programs.
FBi Radio Music Open Day heads to Casula!
FBi Radio’s next monthly Music Open Day will be held on Saturday, September 8 at Casula Powerhouse. If you are an aspiring unsigned musician or band, we highly recommend getting on down to FBi Radio’s Music Open Day. Mingle with likeminded musos, get industry advice from those in the know! There will be a record fair, live music
Peats Ridge Festival 2012
The annual Peats Ridge Music Festival celebrates music, arts, and sustainability over the course of the New Year’s Eve weekend. Set in the beautiful Glenworth Valley in the Central Coast, this three-day camping festival features the John Butler Trio as well as 32 other artists all at a short distance from Sydney. Peats Ridge is
Enerate
The four-piece indie/pop group Enerate were founded on a fateful day in 2011 in Sydney. Their new single “Unstoppable” was recently featured in an MTV New South Wales Tourism commercial that airs internationally in the near future. Enerate is also in the midst of a short tour promoting their new single in Sydney and the
Virgin partners up with Independent Music Awards
Virgin Australia has made move to side with the music industry recently, by becoming an airline partner for the Australian Independent Record Labels Association for the 7th Jaegermeister Independent Music Awards.
Australian Live Music Sector Worth $1.3 Billion
Live Performance Australia have just released their 8th Ticket Attendance and Revenue Survey, proving that the Australian Live Music Sector turned over $1.3 billion in the last year alone, with 17.5 million patrons attending shows across the country.
Sound Summit Full Lineup Announced!
Sound Summit Festival of Independent and Innovative Music presents a huge line-up of some of Australia and the world’s best and brightest musicians for the 2012 event. All will be playing across a series of official showcases, scheduled from Thursday 27th – Sunday 30th September in Newcastle, NSW and alongside a yet to be announced