The essential guide to touring the USA Learn from key US players in this introductory masterclass Participate in an interactive discussion and Q&A with some of the key people in music touring in the United States. This is an introductory course designed to cover the fundamentals of touring in the USA. Why you should attend

artSMART: building sustainable creative industries INFORMATION artSMART: building sustainable creative industries will provide the creative industries sector and artists with the necessary skills to increase the sustainability of running their small business. artSMART will deliver a free integrated package of skills through a series of 18 workshops run over 15 days. The practical workshops will

Sydneys newest networking night for anyone and everyone involved in the music business has arrived at Will & Tobys Supper Club on Oxford Street – kicking off on Wednesday 28th May. Grab your calendar, turn to the last Wednesday of every month, and scribble ‘Musical Chairs: shindig for the music biz – youd be seriously

The Realise Your Dream Competition is a professional development award open to all Australians aged under-30 who are involved in creative industries. Winning candidates will be flown to the UK to work with a mentor, and even get $8,000 to help live the dream. To go into the running,applicants need to demonstrate their creative potential,

The Bondi Wave begins with a FREE industry seminar. This day is a comprehensive survey of all aspects of the music industry, intended to provide an overview of topics of relevance to the musician. For bookings call the Bondi Pavilion on 8362 3400. MUSIC INDUSTRY SEMINAR FREE Bondi Wave Seminar Program Friday, 16 May 2008

The Whichway Myspace sight is finally in an updated working mode. To find out whats happening in the Whichway world such as songs, photos, blogs and heaps of cool music friends go to www.myspace.com/whichway1

CONTROL:The Business of Music Management Applications invited from Music Managers CONTROL, the dynamic new four stage program designed to equip music managers with crucial business skills, is now calling for applications. Music managers from around the country are encouraged to apply. The program is presented by the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN), and supported by

Placing your music in film, TV, games & advertising Learn from key US players in our film and TV synchronisation masterclass Participate in an interactive discussion and Q&A with some of the top music supervisors in LA who directly place music in film, TV, games, and advertising. Why you should attend • Hear from some

Indent, in connection with NSW Youth Week, presents Rock the Royal Easter Show Challenge, an incredible opportunity for one young band to rock out at this years show alongside some of Australias finest acts including The Vasco Era, Krill, Angelas Dish and The Hampdens. For a crack at the prize, bands will have to download

If you’re a budding musician or have big ideas for a project but don’t have the funds, you can apply for a $2500 Buzz Grant from the Foundation for Young Australians. Previously offered by the Music Board of the Australia Council for the Arts, Buzz Grants are available for professional development for heaps of stuff