Are you a Hip-Hop artist and want to take your story to the screen? Young people who are interested in telling their stories and developing hip-hop music are encouraged to participate in Hip-Hop 101. This latest urban music course from ICE will encourage young people to develop their lyric writing skills, right through to making

The Australian Music Prize returns with its 3rd consecutive Prize to once again, encourage, reward and promote Australian music of excellence. From Monday October 1 to Friday November 30, Australian artists have the opportunity to enter The Amp 2007 and win the Prize, which comes with $25,000 in cash (provided by PPCA), to be announced

Surmounting economic and social difficulties, Berlin has managed to transform itself into the cultural hub of central Europe. What is the basis for Berlin’s sustained urban and cultural development? Why does Berlin attract creative minds and talents like never before? What lessons can be learned from Berlin since German unification in 1990? Can any of

ArtsNest is about discovering new and emerging artists who live and work in the North Coast. Emerging artists who live in the North Coast (Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Tweed, Kyogle, Ballina, Byron, Lismore or Tenterfield) and are over 18 are encouraged to see if they fit within the criteria and apply. You will be required

Make 2008 the year you take your music global With submission deadlines looming for some of the key music events around the world, come and learn how to make it happen for you in 2008. Date Wednesday 26 September 2007 – In all capital cities – See below for details – register at www.australianmusicoffice.com Why

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries for the 2007 competition, and looking for GREAT Australian songwriters! Offering better exposure, bigger prizes ($150,000 – including $25,000 cash – US) and the best judges for any songwriting competition in the world, ISC is open to all bands, duos, solo performers and songwriters in general.

A new Australian website devoted to publishing radio docos, audio stories, field recordings, and more. Become a member of the Audiophile community and start publishing your original material now! They are offering a $300 cash prize as part of our initial call for works. All works uploaded before 20th October will be go into the

After a successful run of regional workshops stretching almost 4000kms across NSW, Indent’s Save the Scene Tour is set to hit Sydney and Newcastle. Indent, the hub for all-ages entertainment will present two event management and music business skills forums for young people living in Sydney, Newcastle and surrounding areas. Both the Sydney and Newcastle

Wanna get even more involved with FBi? Ever wanted to be in radio? FBi are holding presenter’s training in September, and it’s your last chance to get involved in the on-air team until mid next year at the earliest. Applications are due September 5 and should be sent to eliza@fbiradio.com . Include five tunes from

As you probably know, the college and university touring market in the United States can be a great opportunity for up and coming bands and artists to reach a broader fan base and actually bring in some money on the road. Many popular bands including Dave Matthews Band and O.A.R. built their momentum through the