THE AMPS have announced their shortlisted artists for the 8th Australian Music Prize Awards. The AMP awards recognise Australian artists who have produced high quality albums with outstanding creativity. Artists from across the country were invited to submit their full length albums which was then judged by a panel of artists. media and industry. In
HMV will close up to 100 stores this week!
Following the news that HMV went into administration last month, it has now been revealed that these appointed administrators will be responsible for ‘restructuring’ the music company, beginning with the shutting down of between 60-100 stores across country.
Live music task force to meet this Friday
Last October, Sydney Lord Major Clover Moore called for a task force of musical experts to come together in order to research the current state of Sydney’s live music scene.
Josh Pyke Partners with APRA to provide mentorship and funding to unsigned musicians
APRA and the Josh Pyke Partnership have joined forces to bring unsigned musicians a new and exciting opportunity.
MusicNSW Announces 2013 Quick Response Grants
MusicNSW is excited to announce three new rounds of Quick Response Grants for 2013. The Quick Response Grants support artists and managers in developing their export and international support opportunities, and has been significant in assisting many artists in achieving their touring and showcasing goals. Quick Response Funding is a grant stream developed to support
Warner Music, Jimmy Little Foundation and AAM come together to help Indigenous music managers
Warner Music Australia has teamed up with the Jimmy Little Foundation to assist managers of Indigenous artists, providing annual $10, 000 grants to the manager that the Foundation chooses.
It’s a new year for Australian musicians, but there’s still a need for change.
Drum Column (January 14th-19th) written by MusicNSW’s Emily Blackburn. There have been murmurs circulating around the Labor camps that they are looking to increase the current Newstart allowance and this could have major implications within the Australian music industry. According to the Music Victoria ‘Barriers to Career Progression’ study from 2011, around 13% of musicians
EMI Comes To A Close
In what will be a very sad day for the Australian music industry, EMI staff members will be losing their jobs this morning as the music giant finally closes up shop.
Artist Applications Now Open for Scorcher Fest
Applications for Scorcher Fest are now open and is encouraging entries from emerging artists and bands from all genres, all ages and backgrounds.
2012 SMAC Award Winners
Photo of 107 Projects, the winners of Best Collective. Photo courtesy of FBi Radio taken by Warren Rivas Photography. On Thursday January 17 some of our city’s most talented, passionate and creative minds came together for the Sydney Music Art & Culture (SMAC) Awards, held at Carriageworks in Redfern. The award show was hosted by local