With the release of their second record, Sydney’s Richard in Your Mind have fleshed out their line up, are touring the country with Cloud Control and bassist Conrad Richters sat down to answer our quessies. 1. What was the first band you saw live? Midget opening for Tumbleweed and Kim Salmon & the Surrealists at
Music Victoria Top Job up for grabs
As the newly formed peak body for the Victorian contemporary music industry, Music Victoria supports the growth and development of the contemporary music industry. A position of Chief Executive has now been created to shape the agenda and direction of this non-profit body from the ground up.
Nominees announced for 2010 APRA Awards!
BIG SOUND 2010 showcase applications closing soon
Australian artists are being given a rare chance to showcase their music to the world at the BIG SOUND music event in Brisbane later this year. Taking over Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley from September 8-10, the event will see more than 50 of the country’s most exciting acts hit the stage across two nights.
AIR and MTV Form Partnership
Independent labels association AIR and music television juggernaut MTV have finally found common ground that will ensure independent artists played on MTV get paid.
PPCA vs the Fitness world
Australian recording artists and record labels have welcomed today’s decision of the Copyright Tribunal which will see improved rates paid for licensed music when it is used in fitness classes.
Scholarship at Coffs Harbour Conservatorium
Every two years Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium invites young musicians from the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Shires to apply for the prestigious Helfgott Scholarships. These scholarships were established in 1998 as a way of acknowledging the huge input of David and Gillian Helfgott to the musical life of the Coffs Coast. The aim of
High Reflections
High Reflections is a monthly series of experimental music produced by Caleb Kelly and Alex White. High Reflections Presents: Atau Tanaka, Nicolas Collins + Black Math Serial Space Thursday 17th June 2010 8:00pm Atau Tanaka Atau Tanaka bridges the fields of media art, experimental music, and research. Atau creates sensor-based musical instruments for performance, and
Tuned In Festival to celebrate Reconciliation Week in Dubbo
The Tuned In Festival will be held in Dubbo on Sunday 30 May, 2010 and is organised by the New South Reconciliation Council (NSWRC). The NSWRC is a not for profit, community organisation focused on improving relationships and understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. A mix of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Hip Hop and Indie Pop
Garrett wants your opinion!
Federal Strategic Contemporary Music Industry Plan During the 2007 election a number of commitments to support Australia’s contemporary music industry were made, including the development of a Strategic Contemporary Music Industry Plan.We’re totally thrilled to let you know it’s here! Here’s whats come through from the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: