1. What was the first band you saw live? (Craig) I remember my dad taking me to a bar when I was like 8 to see an american country rock band that was touring, accents, beards, pedal steel guitars, the whole deal. Brilliant. 2. What’d you learn from them? (Craig) I dont know if I
The Abyss
The Abyss are Sydney based dubstep producers Boot & Sook. They’ve been smashing up dancefloors along the east coast for several years with their own brand of dark teched out cyberfunk and with a swag of new tunes as well as dubs from some of the filthiest producers in the business The Abyss have permanently
Catcall
Photo: Cybele Malinowski 1. What was the first band you saw live? The first band I saw live was Grinspoon at Manly Youth Cenre. 2. What’d you learn from them? That playing music looks incredibly fun! 3. Got any pre-gig rituals? Before a performance I mainly do a bunch of vocal warm ups, drink some
IBSA Announces new Music Training Package
The enhanced CUS09 Music Training Package has just been announced. Comprising 14 qualifications covering a range of disciplines, the package includes a major review in the areas of music business, composition, performance and sound production.
MusicNSW and Arts NSW send artists to Big Sound
MusicNSW with support from Arts NSW have committed funding to assist NSW artists to attend the 2009 Big Sound conference. Big Sound is an industry summit and showcase of Australian artists to an international market and is a beacon of emerging talent and hungry music fans. Staged across six venues in Fortitude Valley, Brisbanes entertainment
One Movement
One Movement For Music Perth have created the Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS) program focused on professional development opportunites for Australian Indigenous artists.
Sarah Blasko
1. What was the first band/act you saw live? Not sure, probably a Christian “metal” band like Stryper! But I seem to remember a show with Custard, The Fauves & Sidewinder that is clear in my head. At the Caringbah Inn.. 2. What’d you learn from them? It’s good to not take yourself too seriously.
What type of Leadership for a sustainable arts sector?
Sydney Arts Management Advisory Group (SAMAG) will be hosting a seminar on Augst 31 to discuss the type of desired leadership for a sustainable arts sector in Australia. The seminar will bring together the heads of Federal Funding Sectors: Australia Council, Screen Australia and AFTRS. This is an opportunity to get into the mind set
APRA LPR’s due August 31
APRA’s Live Performance Return reporting for the 08-09 financial year is due by August 31. A Live Performance Return traces each time a song is performed live and credits the appropriate songwriters of each song. That means if your writing and performing your own songs either on your own or in a band you can
AMIN Coordinator – Position Available
AMIN is currently seeking a permanent part-time Coordinator for a 6- month contract responsible for assisting the AMIN Board during our establishment phase, the role will involve resourcing the AMIN Board and acting on behalf of The Board in the achievement of AMINs objectives. AMIN exists to represent and build capacity of state/territory member organisations