The 9th AustralAsian Music Business Conference announces its first ten major speakers and first keynote for the three-day event which will comprise nine panels, six keynotes and over 50 speakers, August 20-22, 2009 at Acer Arena in Sydney. AMBC is the longest running, largest and most successful music industry conference and fully independent with over

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association has announced the nominees for the 2008 Jagermeister AIR awards. The 2008 AIR Awards ceremony will be held at The Corner Hotel in Melbourne on Monday 24th November. Best Australian Independent Artist The Waifs (Jarrah Records/MGM) Ricki-Lee (Public Opinion/Shock) The Getaway Plan (Boomtown Records/Shock) Lior (Sensico Unico/MGM) The Herd

All Australian artists in all genres are invited to submit their 2008 album to be in the running for the 2008 Australian Music Prize. The AMP has increased its cash prize to $30,000 thanks to sponsors PPCA. Last year’s winner of The Amp, the Mess Hall, said that the money they received has helped them

Hello all. Along with submissions for the APRA Professional Development Awards (PDA’s) closing, on Dec 1st MusicNSW will be holding an Open Day in conjunction with FBi. So if you’re coming by to drop in your submissions, or just in the neighbourhood, feel free to drop by and have a chat, pick our brains, get

The Department of State and Regional Development is partnering with Creative Economy in a business mentoring problem for the creative industries sector. The Young Entrepreneurs Success (YES) program is designed for emerging entrepreneurs, small business owners and managers wanting to maximize business potential and improve their entrepreneurial skills. The program provides a practical business guide

On Saturday November 22nd, on the grounds of the Richmond Valley Railways Museum near Newcastle, 20 bands and artists will prevent a NSW first – a railway blues festival to raise funds for suicide prevention. There will be three stages playing non stop music and musicians on the old trains (yes they will be running!)

The City Of Sydney is about to begin a campaign targeting bill-posters. Enforcement action will commence Monday 10th November. This involves a $320 fine for first time offenders, and a $750 fine for individuals or a $1500 fine for organizations for subsequent offences. This comes as a result of complaints of visual pollution, concerns over

To celebrate Oz Music Month, the Indent team are hosting an online forum on Tuesday the 18th of November from 5 til 6pm at www.indent.net.au/chatroom The ‘Knock Knock forums will be encouraging young aspiring event promoters and musicians to jump online to talk to industry experts about putting on events, and will also be looking

Mike Stern is one of the most important and easily recognisable and jazz-fusion guitarists strutting the world stage. He will team up with famous Australian jazz-fusion guitarist Jim Kelly for a workshop to openly discuss their passions for music and demonstrate their guitar playing and the art of improvising. Venue: Studio 301, 18 Mitchell Rd,

There is now a flow chart outlining the application process for opening a small bar in the Sydney CBD.