APRA has announced today the nominees for the 2012 APRA Music Awards to be held on Monday 28th May at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Now in it’s 30th year, the awards are an annual celebration of Australian finest contemporary songwriters and their publishers. This year’s nominees have been selected over nine categories and
ARIA welcomes court decision over sporting broadcasts
Last Friday the Federal Court ruled that phone giant Optus had breached copyright law by streaming near-live broadcasts of football matches, a decision welcomed by ARIA.
The International Space Time Concerto Competition
Organisers waive competition entry fee to make it more accessible to entrants nation wide.
Missy Higgins joins Song Summit 2012
APRA/AMCOS announced today that singer-songrwriter Missy Higgins will be joining Song Summit 2012.
The Seed Fund 2012
Applications are now open for The Seed Fund 2012, a grant initiative that aims to help emerging musicians, artists and art workers. Applications close May 9, 2012. This year the Seed Fund will be broken down into two music categories. Management Workshop A workshop that aims to provide practical strategies to manage artists in the establishment
Inertia and Hub join forces
Inertia and Hub Artist Services have joined forces to launch a new label called HUB.
Breakthrough Grant Recipients Announced
The recipients of the third round of Breakthrough grants have been announced, funding some incredible Indigenous talent cross the country. The Breakthrough: Emerging Indigenous Contemporary Musicians Recording Initiative (Breakthrough) provides funding of up to $25,000 to eligible emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands to produce a high quality recording of original tracks, suitable for broadcasting and
Stars urge music community to support Music Victoria
Some of Victoria’s most respected musicians have urged the music commuity to sign up Music Victoria’s supporter drive.
Sydney Entertainment Centre to be demolished
Sydney Entertainment Centre is to be demolished as part of a billion dollar “complete facelift for Darling Harbour.” according to Premier Barry O’Farrel.
Bondi Wave Music Industry Conference 2012
Bondi Wave Music Industry Conference 2012 is returning 10.00am to 3.30pm on Friday 11 May at Bondi Pavilion. Presented by Bondi Pavilion and Waverley Council, the free conference brings together the country’s finest music professionals delivering information on all sectors of the industry. Anyone interested in getting into the music industry should definitely attend. With speakers such