At the beginning of this month the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) registered a new commercial radio code of practice exempting any obligations to play Australian music on digital radio. This was despite almost unanimous protests from the music industry, and against all advice around developing cultural character and diversity within Australia. ACMA Chairman
Don’t DIS’my’ABILITY Grant Applications Now Open
Accessible Arts is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Small Grants of $3000 for individual artists or organisations to create high quality arts project as part of the 2010 Don’t DISmyABILITY campaign.
Who Doesn’t Attend And Why?
A lot of study and research has been conducted on current audiences and pricing of arts and cultural events, but a recent report into the reasons people DON’T attend these events opens up a new perspective.
Australia Council delivers international pathways for local bands
The Australia Council for the Arts is giving 10 Australian bands the opportunity to take their music across the oceans through its International Pathways initiative, assisting contemporary musicians with the cost of touring internationally. Bands receiving support include Empire of the Sun, Cloud Control, Tripod, Jeffery Lang, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, The Middle East, 50
NAIDOC WEEK
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support
Festivals Australia Fund now open
The Australian government is inviting applications to their Festivals Australia fund.
Regional Arts Funding Program now open
Regional Arts NSW is inviting applications to their Regional Arts Funding program.
FBi Fundraisers: Sydney Sounds Like
It’s been a year since over 140 bands, artists and DJs rallied together for a series of sixteen fundraisers across Sydney, all in the name of “Save FBi”. These wildly successful gigs were born of necessity and helped save the station. Along the way, the idea of an annual mid winter showcase of what Sydney
Applications Closing Soon for Arts NSW 2011 Arts Funding Program
Got a tour, an album, an idea you want to realise in 2011? Applications are closing soon for the 2011 Arts Funding Program for projects and programs to be undertaken in 2011. The 2011 Arts Funding Program includes funding for annual programs of artistic and cultural activities and for one-off projects including performing arts touring,
BIGSOUND 2010 announces Gudinski keynote
Manager, promoter, label exec and one of the biggest influencers on the Australian music industry, Michael Gudinski, has just been announced to deliver a keynote address at Big Sound 2010 this September.