ARIA Week 2014 has announced it’s a week-long program of gigs, showcases, conferences and events which will take place in and around Sydney in the lead-up to the ARIA Awards from November 21 – December 4. ARIA Week has promised to showcase Australia’s best new artists and will demonstrate the wealth of talent and opportunity the Australian music scene
APRA/AMCOS pen world first deal for nightclub music
APRA AMCOS has become the first Performing Right Organisation in the world to use KUVO as a means to enhance royalty distribution for music played in nightclubs.
AMP Longlist announced
After much consideration by an expert industry judging panel consisting of 15 members, The 10th Coopers AMP have announced their longlist, in their search for the best album of 2014.
SXSW 2015 Announces Australian Artists
South by Southwest has revealed the Australian artists and bands who will be showcased at the festival in 2015. South by Southwest is considered to be the world’s biggest and most prestigious music event, and a springboard to international stardom. It has been held in Austin for over 25 years. More than 300 Australian bands are expected
PLUG IN – The Newcastle Music Conference Announces Speakers and Sessions
The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music and MusicNSW are pleased to reveal the speakers and sessions for PLUG IN, a free mini conference for musicians and industry professionals covering all aspects of performance, production and promotion. Held on Saturday 25th October at Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, PLUG IN will kick off with The Social Musician Panel, featuring experts providing advice
Last chance to apply for EMC Play!
A reminder that this week is your last chance to apply for EMC Play! Australia’s Electronic Music Conference is looking for aspiring electronic music artists to apply for EMC Play and get the chance to play at a showcase alongside some of the biggest artists in Australia!
APRA|AMCOS ‘Year in Review’ Report Now Available
APRA|AMCOS have just released their annual Year in Review for the 2013/14 financial period, which details how they distributed $252.8 million to its members and affiliates.
FBi Radio looking for new presenters
Sydney community radio station FBi Radio have just opened applications for new summer presenters. Entries close November 2. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
CITY OF SYDNEY OFFER PADDINGTON TOWN HALL AS PERFORMANCE SPACE
City of Sydney are now seeking proposals from venue managers, creative organisations and producers, artists and musicians to transform the Paddington Town Hall‘s main auditorium into a performance space. Live music proposals are welcome and encouraged, however this opportunity is not just limited to live music. The successful proposal could focus on theatre, comedy, cabaret,
Australia Council Grant Program Re-Structure 2015
The Australia Council for the Arts has restructured their grant program for 2015 to just five grant categories, which is the biggest change in 40 years for the council, effective in March. A new Grant Enquiry Line phone number has been initiated, and now approx. 600 peers will be assessing which will be refreshed annually