Today, artists across 9 categories covering rock, pop, urban, blues and roots, country and dance have been named as nominees showcasing the rich talents of Australian songwriters.
Free funding and grant writing workshops in Northern Rivers
Arts Northern Rivers and Regional Arts NSW are excited to present two funding workshops, exploring some of the major arts grants available, and looking at how to apply.
Contemporary Music Touring Program recipients announced
Roots, reggae, country music and jazz tours will take emerging artists to venues across regional and metropolitan Australia under the latest round of Contemporary Music Touring Program funding.
Vanda & Young Songwriting Comp closing soon
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.
Whichway Presents: Ngaratya, PJ Gordon and Daniel Stockley with special guests Stiff Gins
In 2010, Whichway worked with folk-pop sister duo Ngaratya, country rock musician PJ Gordon, and roots singer-songwriter Daniel Stockley, who all came away from the program having honed their musical abilities and knowledge of the music industry exponentially, and with an impressive debut EP to their names. Ngaratya, PJ Gordon and Daniel Stockley will be performing
Important new survey for musicians and technicians launched
Have you worked as a musician or technician at venues offering live music in the past 12 months? Want the chance to win a $250 gift voucher to Billy Hyde Music Retailers?
HIGH REFLECTIONS FINALE
High Reflections presents two nights of celebration of the series at the Red Rattler. High Reflections began as an irregular event with a home at Serial Space in early 2009. Since then they have produced 14 shows of diverse and eclectic experimentalism across a range of genres and practices in weirdness. For this finale, they
Music Video Mash Up Calling All Bands & Filmmakers!
The Music Video Mash Up is a filmmaking festival where bands and filmmaking teams are randomly paired up and have just three days to create, shoot and edit a music video worthy of the BIG (and small) screen!
More money for touring and new work in Federal Budget
Funding for the Contemporary Music Touring Program and more money for the Australia Council to support ‘new work’ are the key arts-focused initiatives announced in the 2011-2012 Federal Budget. As Treasurer Wayne Swan handed down the Budget, Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean issued a statement saying the Government had approved “for the first time” funding
VIVID CREATIVE SYDNEY ADDS MORE EVENTS
Following a booked out series of talks, Vivid Creative Sydney, (a key part of the Vivid Sydney festival of light, music and ideas: 27 May – 13 June) today announce the final instalment of the 2011 program. The Museum of Contemporary Art will house live music showcases, film premieres, industry social events and night tours.