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
BIGSOUND 2012 Speakers Announced
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
Create/Control Launch by Signing Three Acts
Create/Control- the innovative new label formed by the team behind Secret Service and Dew Process, have officially signed their first three acts: Brisbane’s The Jungle Giants, Canada’s Metric and New Zealand’s Opossom (aka producer Kody Nielson). The Jungle Giants are currently working on a new EP whilst Metric and Opossom are both expected to release new albums in
Popfrenzy joins Cooperative Music
Australian independent label Popfrenzy has joined forces with with label group Cooperative Music.
Record Store Day 2012
The third Saturday of April is fast approaching, which means it’s time to get excited for another round of Record Store Day releases and events! The idea originated back in 2007 thanks to independent record label owner Chris Brown, and has since become an internationally recognised day celebration of…well, music! Fans, artists and hundreds of