MusicNSW, the peak body for contemporary music, is pleased to announce it has recently entered into an innovative new arrangement with Alberts, a leading Australian independent music publisher. Alberts’ history dates back to 1885 and they have fostered artists as diverse as AC/DC, The Easybeats, John Paul Young, and more recently, Gotye, Megan Washington and San Cisco. In
Australia Council funds 11 more independent labels
The Australia Council For The Arts has added a further 11 independent record labels to its Recording Initiative.
Job Opportunity: Senior National Radio Manager Mushroom Group
Mushroom Group is looking for a Senior Radio Manager to join its Mushroom Promotions team.
57 live music recommendations endorsed by City of Sydney
This week the City of Sydney Council considered the Live Music Matters Action Plan put forward my the Live Music Task Force last year, and the council have unanimously decided to endorse 57 of the report’s recommendations pushed through by Lord Mayor Clover Moore. The action plan was assessed by Sydney City Council’s Cultural & Community Committee.
Job Opportunity with Universal Music
Universal Music are currently looking for a Repertoire Manager to join their Strategic Marketing team on a 12 month contract.
Live Music Matters Action Plan Update
On Monday City of Sydney Council will be considering the Live Music Matters Action Plan put forward my the Live Music Task Force last year. Lord Mayor Clover Moore pushed through some 57 of the report’s recommendations last December. The action plan will be assessed by Sydney City Council’s Cultural & Community Committee on Monday
Arts & Cultural Development Program
Minister for the Arts, George Souris has announced details of the new Arts & Cultural Development Program. The NSW Government’s Arts & Cultural Development Program (ACDP) aims to support the arts and cultural sector by delivering quality arts and cultural experiences to diverse audiences across the state. The program will fund projects and programs that
Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group International expresses concern over a drop in recorded music sales
Max Hole, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group International recently expressed his concern over the drop of recorded music sales in Australia in 2013.
2014 Arts Activated Conference Call Out for Presenters
Accessible Arts is calling for proposals for papers, performances or workshops that address the 2014 conference theme, Creative Connections.
BIGSOUND 2014 – Artist Applications Now Open
Applications for BIGSOUND 2014 are now open! BIGSOUND is Australia’s leading international music industry conference and showcase and draws a growing contingent of musicians, managers, buyers, industry experts and music lovers to meet, learn, and discover new music and knowledge. The event will be held between 10-12 September 2014 in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. BIGSOUND registrations and BIGSOUND