The nominations for the 8th annual Independent Music Awards have been released! This year the AIR awards have partnered up with Carlton Dry and will be presenting their awards show on Wednesday October 9th at the incredible Revolt Art Space in Kensington. The AIR Awards offer the opportunity for Australian labels, artists and the music industry
Pozible Gigs goes live!
Crowdfunding platform Pozible have introduced a new scheme which is giving musicians, event coordinators and venues the chance to fund their projects, and crowdfunding campaigns have now gone live!
RELEASE: The Business of Independent Label Management – call for applications
A new five stage program designed to assist independent label owners from Australia and New Zealand grow their businesses, is now open for applications. The program is called RELEASE, and independent label owners are encouraged to apply. Participants of the RELEASE program will gain practical business guidance and will be presented with a comprehensive review
“The Newcastle Music Industry Forum”: A special panel on recording & how to get heard + networking drinks
When do you need a producer? How do you know if your music is radio ready? What do label A&R gurus look for? MusicNSW, in partnership with the University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, is proud to announce the second event in our new series “The Newcastle Music Industry Forum”. This special free Q&A panel and networking drinks
The Greens promise Centrelink support for emerging artists
The Greens have promised to change Centrelink rules so that creative activities by emerging artists will be recognised as a legitimate arts activity that will meet Centrelink’s “mutual obligation” requirements.
APRA Live Performance Returns due this month!
Are you a performer? Do you play gigs? Then submit a Live Performance Return to APRA before August 31!
Sounds of Australia announce 10 new song additions!
Ten new recordings have been added to the Sounds of Australia list!
Commercial Radio Australia loses High Court Appeal
The High Court of Australia recently ruled that licence fees should be paid by commercial radio stations for recorded music streamed via internet simulcasts.
The Seed announces successful applicants
The Australian Arts Grant – The Seed Fund has announced the successful applicants for the 2013 round of funding.
Wollongong City Council appoints Live Music Task Force
Wollongong City Council has appointed 10 independent community members to the Live Music Task Force. The LTF will review the policies and procedures in place to encourage and promote live music in the city. The Live Music Task Force will be made up of the following people: • Ben Tillman, owner/director of Yours and Owls