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
National Indigenous Music Awards Winners Announced
Last weekend National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) were held at the Darwin Botanic Gardens, and the winners have been revealed!
Applications now open for AAM’s artist manager mentor program
The Association of Artist Managers (AAM) has just announced it’s signature artist manager mentor program is now open for applications! With support from APRA/AMCOS, the mentor program was launched last year, and pitches younger managers with AAM Executive and top general managers in a unique mentor relationship for 12 months. An induction event will be
2013 National Indigenous Music Awards
The 2013 National Indigenous Music Awards are happening August 10th at The Amphitheatre. featuring an incredible lineup of Indigenous performers from across the country. This year the NIMA’s will pay tribute to ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Yothu Yindi, and the late frontman Dr Yunupingu. The lineup for the National Indigenous Music Awards features: • Peter Garrett to