Sydney’s iconic music venue The Annandale Hotel has reportedly gone into receivership this week.
Big win for artists and record labels in Federal Court appeal on radio simulcasting
The Federal Court came to a unanimous judgement recently confirming that artists and record labels are entitled to seek licence fees from radio stations for music streamed via Internet simulcasts, which is a big win for artists and labels alike.
Community Partnership Awards Now Open for Nominations
The Community Partnership Awards are now open for nominations for practitioners who are doing amazing work to make our community arts and cultural development sector what it is in Australia.
Indent Announce 2013 Partnership Grant Recipients
MusicNSW’s all ages project Indent are very excited because they have now selected the successful young event teams who will be recieving funding as part of our 2013 Indent Partnership Grants program! The Indent Partnership Grants provide young people with skills, resources and support to stage their own events, take control of their local all ages scene and
The 8th AMP Award Shortlist Revealed
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.