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.
Windsor Heat of the Telstra Road to Discovery
Six aspiring musicians have been selected to performs at the Windsor heat of the Telstra Road to Discovery, where they will be in the contention for the ultimate 12 month prize package-recording opportunities and a return trip to Nashville USA! The winner of the Windsor Heat will attend Boot Camp (3-day music mentoring workshop) in December
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.
Indent’s Partnership Grants Applications Now Open
The 2012 Partnership Grant Applications are now open! Funding teams of young people to stage their own all ages, drug and alcohol free music events throughout NSW. This year the grants saw festivals, band nights, talent competitions, rock the all ages entertainment calender to date! Indent is a project of MusicNSW and has grown to
Final Round of Quick Response Grants Now Open
MusicNSW is excited to announce one final round of Quick Response Grants is still open for applications! The Quick Response Grants were created to support artists and managers in developing their export and international support opportunities, and has been significant in assisting many artists in achieving their touring and showcasing goals. This program focuses