Google is pretty much the yardstick of the internet. Its seach engine capabilities are far beyond any other (not to mention we hear they have masseuses and chefs onsite at Google HQ), so it was only a matter of time until they conquered music. Affiliating with Myspace and LaLa, Google have launched a new music
The Model School
1. What was the first band you saw live? The Culture Club in 1984. This was the first band I went to see – with my mum! I was obsessed by Boy George at the time and was primed for the show of a lifetime. I stood on my seat for most of the performance
Musicoz extends deadline, adds new category
Musicoz have extended their submissions deadline to November 30 and added a DJ category to it’s spectrum.
triple j launch unearthed radio station
triple j has launched a temprory digital station, triple j unearthed to co-incide with Aus Music month. Temporary ‘event radio station’ is just one of DAB+ digital radio technology’s alluring traits.
AIM for Kids
The students at the Australian Institute of Music will be hosting a fundraising gig on November 18 at the Gaelic Club. All proceeds from the night will go towards the Cambodian Childrens Trust (CCT) through the Green Kids Global foundation (the Australian Partner of CCT). Mardi Pannan and Valar will be playing with several other
ISC Deadline extended
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) deadline has been extended until December 2, 2009. This is one of the largest songwriting competitions in the world with over $150,000 in cash and prizes, the highest level of judges and is open to amateur and professional songwriters.
MusicNSW seeks new Corporate Director
MusicNSW says goodbye to Corporate Director Jane Powles, who is set to take up position at SurfAid International, a not for profit humanitarian organisation focused on health, wellbeing and self resilience of people living in isolated regions of the world
SXSW also accepting films.
South by South West, one of the largest international music conferences/festivals artist submission closes November 5, on this date submissions for music documentaries and films will also close.
MMF Workshops
The Music Managers Forum (MMF) are presenting “Law Copywright and Music Industry Scams” a seminar style workshop designed to assist artists to protect copyright and how to make money from it.
AMP announces judges
The Australian Music Prize (AMP) have announced this year’s panel of judges. Australian Recording Artists can submit their 2008 works to go in the running to win the cash prize of $30,000 cash.