Australian artists are being given a hand to navigate the legal complexities of the music industry thanks to a valuable free resource released this week by AMIN. The new Music Industry Legal Pack features a collection of fact sheets and checklists aimed at equipping local artists and industry with some of the basic legal knowledge
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Bon Chat, Bon Rat
Bon Chat, Bon Rat are an electronic band from Sydney. Their music is a hypnotic melange of vocals that layer and clutter, chanting guitar loops and frantic rhythmic breaks. Bon Chat, Bon Rat is as much chaotic and claustrophobic as it is inspiring. The band’s new single, Blackbird, is out now and available as a
Music Board Announces Latest Grant Round
The Australia Council’s Music Board have announced results of its latest grant rounds. Among the highlights were PVT for a tour of the US, Canada and Europe; Perry Keyes to create music and songs for an upcoming production by Urban Theatre Projects; and Sandtracks, a remote Indigenous contemporary music touring program across WA, SA and
I ? MUSIC AND I VOTE: THE STATE EDITION
As part of the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN), MusicNSW were instrumental in driving the I ? MUSIC AND I VOTE campaign around the Federal election. As the State election looms we’re again asking you to think about the things you love (music, natch!) before you head to the polling booths on March 26. We
Heart Tribe
Heart Tribe are the freshest, tastiest sound around with world reggae flavours spiced with sik dubby effects. Their super solid rhythm section and bursts of melodic brilliance will have you jumping and dancing while their soaring, conscious vocals will lift you up inside leaving you in a truly positive vibration! What was the first band
The Biztro
Micro and small businesses operating in the creative field can now discuss their challenges in a free 1 hour session with a CIIC business adviser, in capital cities around Australia. The CIIC Biztro, and is an initiative of the Creative Industries Innovation Centre (CIIC), and will be available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Funding opportunities for artists and arts organisations in NSW
Arts NSW and the Australia Council for the Arts invite you to learn more about our grants – and how to apply for them – by attending a free information session coming to a city or regional centre near you. Through March and April, representatives from Arts NSW and the Australia Council will be travelling
APRA PDA WINNERS ANNOUNCED
APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) is proud to announce the winners of its bi-annual PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS (PDAs). Eight Australian songwriters and composers, including four from NSW, will get a massive leg-up as they each receive career-boosting prizes worth over $25,000. From a talented pool of more than 2500 music artists, the list of submissions
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2010 Finalists and Semi-finalists
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is proud to announce the 2010 finalists and semi-finalists.