MusicNSW is seeking an intern to assist with the administration of the 2013 National SLAM Day shows in NSW. On 23rd February 2012, SLAM (Save Live Australia’s Music) coordinated National SLAM Day with over 150 live music venues across Australia participating in live music events to celebrate our local musicians in our small venues. On
Sony Music Australia & Alberts re-sign label deal
Sony Music Entertainment Australia have re-signed their label deal as a “long-term” agreement with music rights management house Alberts for Australia and New Zealand.
NSW Government’s Creative Industries 10 Year Action Plan to be released early 2013
Australian music stakeholders, particularly those based in New South Wales are currently awaiting the draft of the state’s Government’s Creative Industries 10 year Action Plan, and all seems going full steam ahead according to Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner, who delivered a keynote address at the ARIA Masterclass this week, stating that the draft plan, which
ARIA Streaming Chart Launching this December
ARIA CEO Dan Rosen has announced that ARIA will be launching it’s first ever streaming chart on December 9.
Inertia Partners with Crowd Funder PledgeMusic
The independent label Inertia have announced they have partnered with crowd funding source PledgeMusic which will permit them to offer their roster retail and fundraising opportunities through PledgeMusic.
Intern at Rice Is Nice
Independent label Rice is Nice is looking for a publicity assistant and a label management assistant, each for 1-3 days a week.
Keynote and First Round of Acts Announced for 2013 SXSW Music Festival
South by Southwest is the world’s largest annual music conference and festival to be held again in 2013 during March 12-17 in Austin, Texas USA. SXSW have officially announced legendary rocker Dave Grohl as their keynote speaker, which will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Austin Convention Center, the hub of SXSW Music
One quarter of Australians listen to community radio every week
In the wake of the CBAA Conference and Awards in Melbourne last week, some great news about community radio statistics has emerged-25% of the country now listen to community radio every week!
City of Sydney – Expressions of Interest: William Street Creative Hub
The City of Sydney is calling out for Expressions of Interest from cultural and creative enterprises to occupy properties in William Street, Sydney in an effort to rejuvenate the area creatively and culturally.
2012 CBAA Award Winners Announced
The 2012 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Awards have been distributed to those stations and shows that have demonstrated excellence in community radio. The awards recognise the achievements of stations and their volunteers, both on and off-air. The awards are designed to encourage and assist community broadcasters and acknowledge the accomplishments of stations in their programs,