MusicNSW in collaboration with City of Sydney Council have developed a workshop series called ‘Social Media for Emerging Musicians’. This workshop is a focused look at utilising all forms of Social Media, and how to use it to communicate with fans, press and industry.
IBSA’S CASUAL MUSIC WORKFORCE REPORT
Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA) has conducted some incredibly significant research that supports recent findings into the live music industry and estimates that live music in smaller venues generates $988.5million in revenue per year. This study confirms that the small venues live performance workforce is large enough to deliver an independent economic benefit to
MusicNSW at CMJ 2011
Australian Artists Run This Town. By Kirsty Brown This month, I have the privilege of writing this column from the CMJ Conference in New York City. The CMJ Music Marathon is a hosted by the College Music Journal, an incredible organisation that represents college radio stations across America. College radio is the lifeblood of independent
Contemporary Music Touring Program Now Open
The Australian Government’s Office for the Arts’s Round 22 of the Contemporary Music Touring Program is now open for tours starting from 1 July 2012. Applications close at 5pm on 2 December 2011.The Contemporary Music Touring Program provides funding support for contemporary music touring activities.
IBSA’s Casual Music Workforce Report
Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA) has conducted some incredibly significant research that supports recent findings into the live music industry and estimates that live music in smaller venues generates $988.5million in revenue per year.
INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD WINNERS
The Jagermeister Independant Music Award Winners were recently announced at the awards ceremony held at Revolt in Melbourne’s Inner West. The ceremony featured amazing performances by awesome local acts Illy (featuring Owl Eyes), Call All Cars, Emma Louise and The Holidays. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST THE JEZEBELS BREAKTHROUGH INDEPENDENT
Voxies Finalists
It’s Voxies time of the year again, the annual Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Awards are distributed amongst those who 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
Free Music 101 Workshop in Parramatta
MusicNSW have developed a series of workshops to educate and support musicians. The first workshop in the series is called ‘MUSIC INDUSTRY 101’ and gives emerging artists, as well as Artist Managers, budding promoters, or anyone interested in the music industry the tools they need to start off in the music biz!
MUSIC INDUSTRY 101 FREE WORKSHOPS IN WOLLONGONG
MusicNSW have developed a series of workshops to educate and support musicians. Their first workshop in the series is called ‘MUSIC INDUSTRY 101’ and gives emerging artists, as well as Artist Managers, budding promoters, or anyone interested in the music industry the tools they need to start off in the music biz!
Musicians and Centrelink Survey
Music Victoria is currently working with music industry bodies and musicians to look into some of the issues currently facing Australian musicians. Music Victoria is conducting a national research campaign on musicians’ access to Centrelink. This data will then be used to help formulate a submission to the Federal Government‘s National Cultural Policy.