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
ARIA Awards Nominees List
The 2014 ARIA Nominees have been announced with Violent Soho, Chet Faker and 5 Seconds of Summer leading the way.
Applications for Creative Live Work Space now open
City of Sydney has just opened applications for the 2015 Creative Live Work Space program. Six one bedroom live work apartments on William Street will provide affordable working studios and residential accommodation for creative practitioners.
Mental Health Week on triple j
This week triple j and ABC will be talking about mental health, and raising funds to support the Society for Mental Health Research. triple j presenters Matt & Alex will be speaking to lots of people across Australia who have been affected by mental illness, and will be encouraging you to take part in the
The Wingham Akoostik Festival Backstage Workshop
Are you a young aspiring musician? Have you ever wondered how to write the perfect pop song? Indent and the Wingham Akoostik Music Festival have partnered to present a masterclass for emerging songwriters – a one-on-one session with two of Australia’s most talented songwriters and performers. If you are aged between 16 – 25, you
PLUG IN – The Newcastle Music Conference
The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music and MusicNSW have partnered once again to present 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
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Extended
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now in its extended deadline period, and the deadline for entering songs is November 4, 2014. ISC is open to amateur and professional songwriters.
Arts OutWest is recruiting
Arts OutWest is on the lookout for two skilled and experienced people to join their team as Communications Officer and Finance Officer.
ACCELERATE Recipients Revealed
This year’s ACCELERATE recipients have been announced, celebrating four talented Indigenous creatives who will now be able to pursue a professional development programme in the UK.
City of Sydney offer Accommodation Grants
The City of Sydney are currently offering Accommodation Grants in the form of reduced or free rental for a number of City-owned community facilities (buildings and other spaces), to a range of non-profit community and cultural organisations. 5 properties are open for application. Applications close 17 October 2014. Alexandria Town Hall Benledi House Glebe Town