Every two years Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium invites young musicians from the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Shires to apply for the prestigious Helfgott Scholarships. These scholarships were established in 1998 as a way of acknowledging the huge input of David and Gillian Helfgott to the musical life of the Coffs Coast. The aim of
Garrett wants your opinion!
Federal Strategic Contemporary Music Industry Plan During the 2007 election a number of commitments to support Australia’s contemporary music industry were made, including the development of a Strategic Contemporary Music Industry Plan.We’re totally thrilled to let you know it’s here! Here’s whats come through from the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts:
Austrade Presents US Social Media Seminar
Capitalising on US new media and entertainment opportunities The US-based Austrade team is bringing US new media experts to Australia to guide you through what’s happening in this exciting market and present current business opportunities.
Putting Indigenous music and dance on the map in Western Sydney
Blacktown City Council is leading the way in putting Western Sydney’s Indigenous music and dance industry on the map, holding an Indigenous music and dance forum next Tuesday.
Creative Sydney Program Launches
Creative Sydney, an eclectic program of events that brings local and global leaders together to explore Sydney’s creative potential during Vivid Sydney festival, has announced its program structure and some of its impressive talent line up.
Budget Announcement: Allocation to the Arts
Last night’s budget announcement secured funding for two initiatives supporting the development of contemporary music in this country. Funding for the 2010–11 Contemporary Music Touring Program has been increased in this Budget to increase regional communities access to new talent, helping artists grow their careers while providing local economies with the benefits from tours by
ACCC Grants APRA Authorisation Until 2013
APRA’s membership, licensing, distribution and international arrangements are all the subject of an “authorisation” by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. APRA chooses to seek authorisation from the ACCC because it represents the interests of many individual songwriters and music publishers on a collective basis and this has the potential to give rise to certain
Be our Office Manager!
MusicNSW is looking for someone engaged and interested in the music industry to take on a casual role as Office Manager in the organisation.
Song Summit: Opportunities for Songwriters
?APRA| AMCOS are calling for songwriters across Australia to make their music matter at this year’s Song Summit. As part of the three day conference, Song Summit will invite songwriters to take part in a number of money can’t buy opportunities to assist with furthering songwriting development and career progression.
National Artists To Radio: Entries Now Open
The search for new and emerging Australian music talent is on again. New Artist 2 Radio (NA2R) is now in its ninth year and aims to discover the next major music star to be played on commercial radio throughout the country and is open to unsigned Australian artists and bands who have not charted in