Navigating band agreements By Darren Sanicki From The Arts Law Centre of Australia I am often asked by young bands whether they should enter into an agreement among themselves. Whilst my legal training says “Yes”, I am also conscious that this may open a can of worms. Recently a client of mine, the charismatic and
The Mania.
The Mania are a sister-brother-drummer trio who present a fresh act of pop punk bliss. Triple J and FBi radio have been rockin’ out to them and if you ever get the chance to witness the manic melodies of The Mania live you’re in for treat! 1. What was the first band you saw live?
The Ivys.
The Ivys are a Sydney based Indie Rock band (formerly Irksome Bliss) who caught our attention after a kickin’ performace at last years Come Together Festival. They recently toured the east coast with UK band Keane and their EP is now available for your listening pleasure. 1. What was the first band you saw live?
Only the Sea Slugs.
A five piece band from Sydney, Only the Sea Slugs have both a unique sound and look. Self proclaiming their influences to be “inside of CD covers, heartache, drunken conversations and togetherness” their EP, Dreamstate has critics raving! 1. What was the first band you saw live? Michael Jackson in 96. He had a rad
Gay Paris.
Gay Paris began gigging in early 2009. Known for their neo-theatrical stage shows, the band are a dab hand at cramming old school rock n roll energy into their new take on the heaviest blues youre likely to hear. Stay tuned. Stay cool. And remember, no matter what you may lose, youll always have Gay
Super Massive.
Super Massive are a creative bunch of electro-laced, sci-funk, alterna-pop-rock explorers, carving a sexy new sonic path between dance and rock. They released their debut EP in 2008, winning a MusicOz Award. They recently toured Vietnam, and have a new single and east coast tour planned for September/October. 1. What was the first band you
MusicOz call for entries
Australia’s Independent Music awards – MusicOZ are calling for entries for their 2009 event. With $300,00+ worth of prizes, Australia’s largest prize pool, the awards have acted as a launching pad for artists like Cog, Bluejuice, Mammal, Borne and Felicty Urquhart.
Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition
Got a great song? Feeling charitable? Enter the Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition to win cash & prizes and give back! Open to aspiring and established songwriters, the Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition provides an outstanding opportunity for a talented songwriter to make their mark, and support music therapy charity, Nordoff-Robbins. Dont miss the chance
Nominees for 2009 Deadlys announced
Nominees for the 15th annual Deadly Awards – the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards – have been announced. This is your chance to let your favourite Indigenous achiever know that you think theyre totally deadly! We’ve got a bunch of Whichway artists nominated in various music categories –
The iBand (Part 3)
HOW ARTISTS ARE USING SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES TO PROMOTE THEIR MUSIC ACROSS THE WORLD – AND MAKING MONEY FROM IT. This blog is Part 3 of our look at Social Media sites and their ability to promote and market artists across the world. In this new world of online music promotion and streaming, its important