Arts Minister Frank Sartor recently announced $110,000 in grants to enable young people across NSW to stage all-ages, drug and alcohol-free music events. The Iemma Government funding is allocated through Indent, an all-ages music program and project of MusicNSW. For eight years Indent has provided funding, advice, workshops and resources to young people interested in

Yesterday Victorian Minister for the Arts Lynne Kosky announced almost $1 million in grants for Victorian artists and musicians as part of the Brumby Governments commitment to supporting the states vibrant arts and music scene. Thirty-nine projects were funded across three categories: Music Career Building Grants, Touring Grants and Strategic Music Industry Partnerships for organisations

The Peats Ridge Festival is shaping up nicely this year with an exciting Indigenous program. Whichway artists Emma Donovan, Wire MC , Radical Son, Cindy Drummond plus plenty more great artists and things to do . Tickets are still available, visit www.peatsridgefestival.com.au to find out more. Whichway together with Koori Radio and the Sydney Festival

The Australian Music Office – through the Australian Trade Commission – has unearthed a number of excellent opportunities for artists keen to develop their presence and profile in the USA, UK and Europe. U.S. Opportunity The first opportunity is a pretty hip festival in San Francisco this coming February 26 – March 2, 2008. The

ArtsLaw has kindly allowed us to add legal information on Creative Competitions (ie. Wotnext, Uncharted, Nokia Be Heard etc) to our resources page. It’s important to understand the terms and conditions of entry when entering these competitions. Click the link below.

When Peter Garrett launched Labor’s arts policy in Sydney ten days before the election, he vowed to spend $10 million to promote the arts in Australian communities, $17 million over four years to set up an arts innovation centre, and $7.6 million to boost Aboriginal art centres. The policy also set out its intention to

Create a Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit (EPK) by January 31, 2008 for a chance to play the 2008 North By Northeast Music Festival and Conference (NXNE). Now in its 14th year, North by Northeast is Canada’s #1 showcase for the best new independent music and music-related films. The Music Festival draws 70,000 fans, over 600

Christie’s Eliezer’s ‘High Voltage’ is a fascinating look at the lives of seven top music industry identities who have pioneered various areas of the business. High Voltage is the true account from behind the scenes of the Australian music industry with entertaining and inspiring stories from seven industry legends: Michael Gudinski, Denis Handlin, Ian “Molly”

Australian Trade Commission (AUSTRADE) has a support package for Australian companies wishing to attend MIDEM in 2008. What is included? Midem: Full entry to all the elements of the conference, tradeshow and other official Midem showcases. Full stand assistance from Austrade representatives who will provide the support services to help you make the most of

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