Left to right: Mike Williams (previously on Bass guitar) James Cooney (Lead Vox and drums) Tom Davis (Guitar and vox) John Graham (Guitar and vox) 1. What was the first band you saw live? First I can vaguely recollect was going to see Paul Kelly at the State theatre when I was about 8 or
Australian Youth Music Council
The Australian Youth Music Council (AYMC) is launching its online presence during National Youth Week, the national celebration of young people and their contribution in Australia. The new website, www.aymc.org.au aims to engage young people across the nation, networking artists and industry professionals. The current Chair of the AYMC, 27 year old Sydney-based jazz drummer
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PERFORM AT THE SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL FIFA FAN FEST™
Sydney has been selected by FIFA as one of six official cities to host an International FIFA Fan Fest™ during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest™ will operate 11 June to 12 July, 2010. Performance dates and times will be based on artist level of interest and availability. Artists could
YOUTH WEEK 2010
Youth Week is upon us, brace yourselves for nine days of celebrations. With events being organised by young people for young people, there’s bound to be something close for you to get involved. This year’s theme is Live It Now and there are loads of ways of getting involved: entering competitions, supporting young bands and
Live It Now
This April thousands of young people aged 12-25 will take part in National Youth Week 2010, the largest youth celebration in Australia. Events on offer include dance parties, short film exhibitions, music workshops, talent quests, writing competitions, public art projects, live performances, debates and much more.
NSW Government Supports Indigenous Talent
Arts Minister Virginia Judge has announced a NSW Government initiative to support emerging indigenous artists at Bluesfest Byron Bay. Ms Judge said the Government will invest $12,000 to give three new indigenous musicians an opportunity to perform on the First Nation stage at Bluesfest 2011. The three artists will be selected from MusicNSW’s Whichway program
Call For Applications: Australasian World Music Expo
The Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) will take place in Melbourne from 18-21 November 2010. Now in its third year, AWME is the Australia-Pacific region’s premier music industry conference and showcase of Indigenous, roots and world music, offering artists the unique opportunity to perform and network with music industry delegates from Europe, North America, Australia and
Music Education Portal now live
The Music Council of Australia has established a database of music education resources specifically for generalist and specialist music teachers in Australian schools. Research for the site was instigated and guided by the Music Education Advisory Group (MEAG) to the Commonwealth Minister for Education.
SONG SUMMIT PROGRAM LAUNCHED
APRA| AMCOS and the NSW Government through Events NSW today announced the program for the second Song Summit, taking place in Sydney from the 19 – 21 June 2010 at the Sydney Convention Centre. The three day conference is a major creative, business development and networking expo for the music industry and includes live performances
Live from SXSW, Part 1
(On the streets of Austin, Day 1, SXSW 2010) The cluster of venues, houses, parks, empty lots under bridges, random balcony’s and every corner that house the thousands of bands and the endless music are between Cesar Chavez and 8th street from Rio Grande street and beyond Red River. There are a few venues outside