Australian artists are being given a rare chance to showcase their music to the world at the BIG SOUND music event in Brisbane later this year. Taking over Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley from September 8-10, the event will see more than 50 of the country’s most exciting acts hit the stage across two nights.
AIR and MTV Form Partnership
Independent labels association AIR and music television juggernaut MTV have finally found common ground that will ensure independent artists played on MTV get paid.
PPCA vs the Fitness world
Australian recording artists and record labels have welcomed today’s decision of the Copyright Tribunal which will see improved rates paid for licensed music when it is used in fitness classes.
Scholarship at Coffs Harbour Conservatorium
Every two years Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium invites young musicians from the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Shires to apply for the prestigious Helfgott Scholarships. These scholarships were established in 1998 as a way of acknowledging the huge input of David and Gillian Helfgott to the musical life of the Coffs Coast. The aim of
Garrett wants your opinion!
Federal Strategic Contemporary Music Industry Plan During the 2007 election a number of commitments to support Australia’s contemporary music industry were made, including the development of a Strategic Contemporary Music Industry Plan.We’re totally thrilled to let you know it’s here! Here’s whats come through from the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts:
Austrade Presents US Social Media Seminar
Capitalising on US new media and entertainment opportunities The US-based Austrade team is bringing US new media experts to Australia to guide you through what’s happening in this exciting market and present current business opportunities.
Putting Indigenous music and dance on the map in Western Sydney
Blacktown City Council is leading the way in putting Western Sydney’s Indigenous music and dance industry on the map, holding an Indigenous music and dance forum next Tuesday.
Creative Sydney Program Launches
Creative Sydney, an eclectic program of events that brings local and global leaders together to explore Sydney’s creative potential during Vivid Sydney festival, has announced its program structure and some of its impressive talent line up.
Budget Announcement: Allocation to the Arts
Last night’s budget announcement secured funding for two initiatives supporting the development of contemporary music in this country. Funding for the 2010–11 Contemporary Music Touring Program has been increased in this Budget to increase regional communities access to new talent, helping artists grow their careers while providing local economies with the benefits from tours by
ACCC Grants APRA Authorisation Until 2013
APRA’s membership, licensing, distribution and international arrangements are all the subject of an “authorisation” by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. APRA chooses to seek authorisation from the ACCC because it represents the interests of many individual songwriters and music publishers on a collective basis and this has the potential to give rise to certain