The annual Australian Music Prize (AMP) is creeping up on us again, with anticipation building around it as it was recently announced that American Rolling Stone’s David Fricke will be flying down to Australia to deliver the official keynote address at the award ceremony. The 2012 AMPS Amped Up In Conversation will be held at our
Millie Millgate wins SMAC of the Year
Sounds Australia’s Milli Millgate has won FBi Radio’ s honourable SMAC of the Year Award which recognises Milgate’s incredible contribution to Sydney’s music, art and culture scene. Held on January 19 at The National Art School in Darlinghurst, the FBi Radio SMAC Awards (Sydney, Music Art & Culture) recognised the artists, musicians, venues, promoters and
2011 SMAC Winners Announced
Held on January 19 at The National Art School in Darlinghurst, the FBi Radio SMAC Awards (Sydney, Music Art & Culture) recognised the artists, musicians, venues, promoters and culture makers that kept Sydney’s creative heart beating in 2011.
Indent launches internship program
Indent and their MusicNSW mums have moved into some new digs, bought some stationary, dusted off a desk and cleared a space for more young people to work in their office! With all this extra space we are seeking one motivated and passionate young person to work on the 2012 Indent Open Day with
CALL FOR SOUND SUMMIT 2012-13 FESTIVAL CO-DIRECTOR
Sound Summit is calling-out for a highly motivated, energetic and organised individual to work on the 2012-13 festivals with ongoing Co-Director Brooke Olsen. Sound Summit is a festival of independent and innovative music, held annually over the October long weekend in Newcastle, NSW and alongside TINA (This Is Not Art). Now in it’s 13th year, Sound
MusicNSW 2011 Wrap Up by Kirsty Brown
As we draw nearer to the end of 2011, it’s always interesting to reflect back on the year that was. How did this year hold up to others, and what do the events of 2011 mean for 2012? Across the contemporary music industry, 2011 was a year of upheaval and change. From the closure of
ST JEROMES LANEWAY FESTIVAL
One of Australia’s favourite and most unique festivals has announced it’s lineup for the 2012 event. The St Jerome’s Laneway Festival will be returning February 5 at the Sydney College of the Arts with another noteworthy indie-lineup. The complete Laneway line up features 26 international artists in total; a number of which are, as festival organisers
South by South West
The final list of Australian South By Southwest invitees has been announced, with 52 performing artists given the honour. The SXSW conference happens Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 March, 2012 and is widely considered to be one of the biggest showcase/conferences in the music industry, with over 250 Australian artists submitted to be part of the showcase in
Hilltop Hoods Initiative Returns in 2012!
The HTH Initiative is a $10,000 grant funded by Hilltop Hoods and APRA to help emerging Australian Hip Hop artists to manufacture, market and release an album.
Community Radio Wrap Up 2011
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA)’s General Manager Kath Letch has released a summary of community radio 2011.