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:

In conjunction with Manly-based music marketing company Perfect Pitch, Stella Maris College is transforming its state of the art Star of the Sea Theatre into the Northern Beaches latest and greatest all-age live music venue. This unique theatre, adjacent to Queenscliff Beach, with acoustics purportedly equivalent to the Opera House Concert Hall, will showcase both

Streetradio.net is an internet radio station based in Surry Hills. The station is currently seeking new music and content from young local bands. The station covers a variety of styles and programs to suit all tastes. For more info go to www.streetradio.net

Thanks to our in-house tech guru here at MusicNSW, Indent’s zine is now available online! To check out the latest issue click here. If you would like a hardcopy sent to you please email max@musicnsw.com with your full-name and postal address.

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,

Pete Wells of Rose Tattoo sadly passed last week after a long battle with cancer. MusicNSW would like to offer our condolences to Pete’s family and friends.

Voting for the 2006 APRA Music Awards Song of the Year is now open. Simply visit www.apra.com.au and click on Awards Central. Once in Awards Central click on VOTE NOW and follow the steps provided.