Off the Record 2007 is a mini music-writing festival that will debut at this year’s Sydney Writer’s Festival, Sydney’s premier literary event. It is a celebration of music, music journalism, fandom, passion and obsession where some of Australia’s best music writers will explore the way music journalism and biography interacts with musical and popular culture

The second annual LoveJam Music Festival to promote racial harmony will be held in September in Bondi. They are looking for local artists to participate in this huge event. In particular world music, indigenous music and world fusion. Bands can apply to play by sending a recording and bio to: LoveJam c/o 391 Old South

FBi is currently offering discounts on campaigns, available for a limited time only. To be eligible, at least part of your campaign must run in June. Here are the options: 1. Campaign to the value of $1572 for just $500 (+GST) – 18 spots 2. Campaign to the value of $2496 for just $750 (+GST)

Do you work with volunteers? Do you manage volunteer programs? This workshop covers the topics: Definition of Volunteer Work, Context of Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Motivators, The Job Description, The Recruitment Process, National Standards, Orientation, Training & Development of Volunteers, Elements of Supervision, Leading, Developing Groups, Putting it all Together – Summary of Volunteer Management.

Tickets for Sydney leg of 7/7/07 Concert to Combat Global Warming on sale Friday, May 18, 2007, and include public transport. SYDNEY (May 8, 2007) — Organizers today announced details of the Australian curtain-raising show for the seven-continent, 24-hour Live Earth concerts to be held on 7/7/07. The Australian concert will occur at Aussie Stadium

MUSICNSW have announced details of an exciting new music project. It comes as a direct response to the voice of Southern Sydney’s arts community who have voiced the value that arts can play in developing cultural cohesion within the region. The BRING IT project’s main aim is to involve the young people of the South

Whichway MusicNSW and ArtsNSW present Emma donovan and Radical Son in acoustic mode. Emma and Radical will be touring from Sydney to the Gold Coast through June to August. The tour will take in Newcastle, Gosford, Taree, Nambucca Heads, Groovin in the Moo (Radical Only), Coffs Harbour, Bryon Bay, Lismore and more. The performance Space

Indent at Youth Rock Indent ran music business workshops for all 44 bands competing at Youth Rock, the state’s premier all-ages band competition. Industry guests including Julia Kosky (Brighton Boulevard Productions) and Nathan Zervos ( Ruffneck Promotions)took part in the sessions and presented on topics such as artist management, promotions, independent releases and more. Photos

MusicFest is the Australian edition of “Fête de la Musique”, a unique international event that takes place on 21 June each year to celebrate the summer/winter solstice. Initiated in France 25 years ago, its name and concept has spread throughout the world. At present Fête de la Musique brings together more than 120 countries and

On Saturday 21st April one of Australia’s highest regarded guitar legends, Lobby Loyde, past away. MusicNSW would like to offer our condolences to Lobby Loyde’s family and friends.