The semi-final dates for Youth Rock 2015 have been announced and yet again it is promising to be one of the most exciting events of Youth Week this year! Between 15 – 18 April, our youth project Indent will be presenting music industry workshops to the Youth Rock’s semi-finalists, providing them with real-world skills to get their music careers off the
FREE NATIONWIDE PROGRAM OF SONGWRITING FOR TEACHERS
Music Australia and Musical Futures Australia have combined powers to offer a free nationwide program of songwriting workshops for teachers in 2015.
HILLTOP HOODS INITIATIVE WINNER ANNOUNCED
Previous triple j Unearthed Feature Artist, Sarah Connor has walked away as the winner of this years Hilltop Hoods Initiative! The independent hip hop artist and poet from Sydney beat hundreds of applicants to receive a $10,000 career startup grant from APRA and the Hilltop Hoods.
The Travel Beyond Portal Has Launched!
Great news guys! We have just launched the Travel Beyond portal, so you can now access the fantastic AMIN and Travel Beyond travel deal! Australian musicians are set to save thousands of dollars a year in touring costs after this preferred supplier deal negotiated between the Australian Music Industry Network and Travel Beyond Group. In an Australian first, Travel Beyond
Rock The World (Bar) Band Competition
Sydney’s World Bar, A Red Letter Day (Event Management) and Burgess Bookings have teamed up bring the best of Sydney talent to the stage in with a brand new band competition called Rock The World (Bar) for Sydney’s emerging talent.
GROOVIN THE MOO ADDS LOCAL & EMERGING ARTISTS TO 2015 FESTIVAL
The countdown to Groovin the Moo is now on, and we are thrilled to see they have added a bunch of talented local and emerging artists to their line-up this year.
City of Sydney Business Grants
City of Sydney have two business improvement grants available for businesses based in the City Of Sydney council area.
TMN Internship Now Available
The Music Network is seeking an editorial and data entry intern with a strong background in writing and a serious interest in the music industry.
QANTAS announces changes to carriage of musical instrument policy
QANTAS has announced changes to their existing musical instrument policy, through a dedicated Musicians Additional Baggage Allowance which sets out to assist artists when travelling with a musical instrument or touring equipment. The offer includes a free baggage allowance of three pieces (at 23kgs per piece) for artists. This baggage allowance is available on Qantas and QantasLink domestic
AMIN AND TRAVEL BEYOND GROUP ANNOUNCE TRAVEL DEAL FOR MUSICIANS
Australian musicians are set to save thousands of dollars a year in touring costs after a new preferred supplier deal negotiated between the Australian Music Industry Network and Travel Beyond Group. In an Australian first, Travel Beyond Group has designed a dedicated travel portal available to members of AMIN’s associated state and territory bodies which offers discounted Virgin