Sydney Arts Law Week 2007 offers a series of mostly FREE events for artists to learn skills and knowledge critical to the practice of their arts. Topics that may interest you include: ARTISTS IN THE BLACK MUSIC – The Basics (Copyright, contracts and APRA) For: Indigenous, artists, performers, organisations Featuring: Blanch Lake Arts Law Alida

MusicNSW is again sending a tour manager to support our NSW Artists whilst they perform at SxSW in Austin Texas, USA. Collaborating with all State Associations under the banner of AMIN (Australian Music Industry Network) we will also be coordinating a Sonic Entertainment Lounge at the Aussie BBQ thanks to the support provided by APRA.

With the end of summer comes the end of life for an Australian music legend. Today Billy Thorpe passed away from a heart attack, he was 60 years old. MusicNSW would like to offer our condolences to Billy’s family and friends.

The Australia Council is inviting all to attend an information program to find out more about the their funding programs and grants. Between February and May 2007, they’ll be holding an information program in all major centres across the country. This program is a chance to talk to staff and find out more about what

Since it’s inception in 2005, The JB Seed Grant Program has received more than 700 applications and, through the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) proudly supported 66 projects throughout Australia. 2007 sees The JB Seed Arts Grants Program enter into its third year and yet again it broadens the horizon. Categories are now open, and

In July 2007 the Queensland Music Festival (QMF) will host the third Australian International Music Market (AIMM) in Brisbane, Queensland. Over five stimulating days and nights AIMM will showcase the immense talents of artists from Australia and the Pacific Rim alongside the vibrant program of events scheduled for QMF. Invitations are now open for Australian

From little things, big things grow. And you better believe it. Indent’s first Big Event, held in Orange on the 16th of December was a great success. The Big Day Out started in a barn known as the Hordern Pavilion and now look at where it is. Well, this is our idea for the Freshly

For those of you planning to tour internationally it’s time to get started on your International Pathways applications. The next rounds deadline is March 30th 2007. International Pathways aims to assist with strategic international artistic and market development activities by Australian musicians. It supports activities where there is little likelihood of short or medium-term commercial

In the May 2006 Federal Budget the Contemporary Music Touring Program was allocated $1 million over four years, starting in 2006-07. This builds on previous funding for contemporary music touring of $1 million over four years from 2002-03. The Contemporary Music Touring Program will continue to support touring opportunities for Australian musicians, and increase audience

Sound and Vision is a free 5-day workshop for portable digital content about music. Eleven participants will produce a 2-3 minute project about MUSIC, for distribution on mobile phones, wireless computers and portable media players. Participants will also author a DVD and create a website for their project. Projects can take the form of music