Taking place in one of the worlds music capitals, London Calling 2006 is an event that is creating a buzz across the international music industry with its focus on everything that is future looking, cutting edge, fresh and contemporary in the music business – International licensing Showcasing Digital downloading Music to mobile Synch licensing Music

Grant McLennan, co-leader of the Go-Betweens, died Saturday, May 6, in Brisbane at the age of 48. McLennan passed away in his sleep. McLennan, along with Robert Forster, formed the Go-Betweens in 1977 around a shared love of 1960s pop, folk-rock, Television, and the Velvet Underground. The group released six albums of jangly, intelligent, incisive

Indent announced its annual awards for outstanding all-ages event managers and support organisations in Youth Week. Congratulations to all winners for their positive contributions to youth entertainment in NSW. The full list of winners is available here. Youth Week was once again a huge success with hundreds of events taking place across the state involving

Festival organisers, musicians and lovers of live music can access up to date information on 200 music festivals across Australia in 2006 in this new guide. Festivals range from blues, jazz, folk, bush, world, country, Indigenous and bluegrass to classical, rock, Celtic and many more. The guide’s state by state listings include contact details, venues,

Sydneys FBi RADIO, home to new Australian music and culture, has finally caught up with the 21st century has begun online broadcasting with a simulcast web stream. FBi launched in August 2003 with a remit to capture the best emerging talent from across the full spectrum of Australian culture. Music is FBis main passion ­

Held this September in Berlin, Popkomm presents over 400 hours of live music, more than 1200 artists from 23 countries, plus a vibrant trade fair and conference. The festival is now calling for applications from artists who wish to showcase at the event, with entries closing on May 23rd. See the Popkomm website www.popkomm.de/ for

Whichway is running intensive music industry workshops May 17, 18 & 19th at the Redfern Community Centre. Up to 15 artists who are ready for music industry development will be chosen to participate. The aim of this program is to create links between Indigenous artists, industry professionals and music support organisations to develop professional skills

In April 2006 the Premiers Department appointed Arts NSW as lead agency responsible for convening the steering committee addressing issues raised in the Issues paper (POPE and Liquor, Planning and Noise Regulations, Support for Live Venues and Education as the main issues that require addressing).

In May 2004, PPCA wrote to its nightclub, dance and dance party licensees and trade organisations representing these licensees, informing them of its intention to review the structure of its current Tariff “E” and the rate payable for the use of protected sound recordings in nightclubs and at dances and dance parties. PPCA invited the

Freelance Success is a workshop providing business skills to creative people who want to make money in the arts. It’s not impossible, but it can be tough, and Freelance Success helps you find the ability to do it. It’s comprehensive, fun, practical, and open to anyone working in a creative field. Topics covered include: Business: