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

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

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

Widely considered to be one of the best and most relevant music conferences in Australia, BIGSOUND 2012 kicks off on 12-14th September and has officially announced its first round of guest speakers. Australian indie artist Ben Lee will be delivering the keynote, talking about his creative processes with only the wisdom one with eight solo