South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of film, interactive, and music festivals and conferences that take place each year in mid March in Austin, Texas, US. Organizers of the 2015 festival are giving artists the chance to plan their trip to Austin over eight months in advance. SXSW artist submissions open July 8. SXSW is
Winners Announced for Northern Territory Song Of the Year
Il-Anthawirriyarra a-Kurija (Saltwater People Song) by Shellie Morris and The Borroloola Songwomen took two awards at the 2014 Northern Territory Song of the Year awards. It won the major NT Song of the Year as well as the Folk category.
SoundCloud Considering Payout System For Popular Users
SoundCloud is stepping up their game. They are considering a new payout system that will see highly viewed accounts receive remittance.
Applications Open for Carlton Dry Global Music Grant
Created in collaboration with the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), the Carlton Dry Global Music Grant is officially open for applications.
MusicNSW, Arts Law Centre & Sydney TAFE Music Present: “Better Get Yourself A Lawyer…”
Don’t drop the soap when it comes to your music career – get the best legal tips in town, for free! Have you ever wondered how to negotiate management, label or booking contracts? Or deal with your own publishing and sync arrangements? How would you resolve a legal dispute within your own band? Get answers
APRA 2014 Songwriter Of The Year Award Goes to Sia
Sia leads the list of winners in this year’s APRA Music Awards, making history as the first artist to win the coveted Songwriter Of The year award two years running. Adelaide artist Sia, real name Sia Furler, has a hot 2013-2014 songwriting resume in line with hits from some of the biggest names in pop
ARIA Membership Pre-Award Nomination Opportunity
ARIA Awards are now open to product released by ARIA members including artists, record companies, CD distributors & manufacturers.
Penrith Harmony’s men chorus is offering at 4-week FREE introductory course
Penrith Harmony’s men chorus is offering at 4-week FREE introductory course on singing in harmony from 21 July. Come learn how to sing acappella barbershop style in harmony.
Internship on offer at Universal Music
During a season of change, UMG is more invested in driving digital innovation and new opportunities than ever before. As part of this evolution, an exciting Internship (unpaid) opportunity is available in the Community & Content team.
2014 Quick Response Grant Program Now Open
MusicNSW, through support received by Arts NSW, is pleased to announce the 2014 Quick Response Grant Program round dates to support artists and artist managers in developing export opportunities whilst attending Australian industry conferences, trade fairs and other career defining opportunities in 2014. Export growth has been identified as an area critical to the growth of the Australian