In a landmark decision delivered Thursday February 5, 2010, the Federal Court of Australia has held that iiNet, and all Australian ISPs, do not have an obligation to prohibit copyright infringement across their networks. This verdict is regarded to have global implications as it now sets a strong precedent in how courts may deal with
Unsigned Indigenous artists now on AirIT
The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) and the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) are pleased to announce Australian Indigenous artists are the first unsigned artists eligble to access Amrap’s AirIT. The Partnership will see a number of Indigenous added to Amrap’s AirIT each month. The Indigenous artists are sourced and recommended by AMIN, whose
ArtStart Grants now open
ArtStart gives artists who have graduated from an accredited artist-training scheme in the last three years, help to build an income-generating career.
The Seed opens all categories
The Seed aims to help Australian artists from any background, creating art and music across any genre, to establish themselves as self-sustained, professional artists.
Bringing Aussie Musicians Centre Stage
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on the suggested proposal to implement the Bringing Aussie musicians centre stage election commitment by changing the Migration Regulations 1994 and implementing a Foreign Music Acts Certification Scheme.
Digital music market slowing down
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has released a 32 page report into the slowing growth of the digital music market.
CMJ Artist submissions now open
The world-renowned CMJ Music Marathon is New York City’s largest music festival, attracting more than 120,000 music professionals, artists and music enthusiasts to NYC every autumn.
$10k to an emerging Hip Hop Artist
The Hilltop Hoods Initiative will give one emerging Australian Hip Hop artist a career staring opportunity with $10,000 to release and promote an album. Proudly bought to you by Aussie Hip Hop Giants Hilltop Hoods and APRA, it is open to emerging Hip Hop artists or groups who have not released an album professionally or
Australian Copyright Tribunal Sets new Royalty Rate
The Austrlian Copyright Tribunal sets new royalty rate for Australia payable to composers, songwriters and music publishers for digital music and video downloads.
Musexpo accepting artist submissions
Musexpo are now accepting artist submissions to showcase at their 2010 event which takes place from the 25 – 28 April, 2010 in West Hollywood, California.