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CREATIVE SYDNEY PROGRAM LAUNCHED

Vivid Sydney (27 May – 13 June) today reveals the second major program announcement of the annual festival of light, music and ideas. Over 50 global and local creative leaders will come together to imagine the future at Vivid Creative Sydney.

PPCA vs the 1% Cap

42 years ago, the Australian government passed an unusual law that still effects the music industry negatively today. This is Nick O’Byrne from the Australian Independent Record Association (AIR)’s take on why the 1% cap has to go… As part of the Copyright Act of 1968, the Australian government imposed a 1% cap on commercial

MUSICNSW SEEKING EDUCATION OFFICER

MusicNSW is currently seeking a permanent part-time Education Officer to work alongside the MusicNSW team to develop existing and future programs to support and develop the NSW contemporary music industry.

NA2R CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

New Artists 2 Radio enters 10th year with prize of $1.3 million in airtime! Entries now open The search is on again for new and emerging Australian independent artists with entries open today for the New Artists 2 Radio (NA2R) competition, which is celebrating its tenth year. NA2R is a commercial radio initiative which aims

MusicNSW wants your opinion

Music NSW is a not for profit Industry Association set up to represent, promote and develop the contemporary music industry in NSW. We exist to support you, which is why we ask for, and value highly, your opinion. Over the last 10 years Music NSW has grown its operations and services in an organic way. 

MINISTER WELCOMES ARTS PORTFOLIO

Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing and the Arts, George Souris today expressed his delight to be appointed to the Arts portfolio. The Arts was added to Mr Souris’ existing portfolios when in Opposition. “I have had a long and active personal interest in the Arts and am excited to be given the

THE SEED APPLICATIONS DUE NEXT WEEK

APPLICATIONS DUE: Friday April 8, 2011 Established by musician John Butler, the Seed offers grants annually to bona-fide practicing artists and arts practitioners who are Australian citizens in the areas of management, publicity, to create for Next Wave and for remote Indigenous performance.

Music Industry Legal Pack just released

Australian artists are being given a hand to navigate the legal complexities of the music industry thanks to a valuable free resource released this week by AMIN. The new Music Industry Legal Pack features a collection of fact sheets and checklists aimed at equipping local artists and industry with some of the basic legal knowledge