Spotify has revamped its on-demand music software, focusing on integration with other music and non-music platforms aiming to amp up the program’s social networking capabilities, and connecting users directly.
One Movement For Music returns in 2010
Held in Perth over 3 days in October 2009, the inaugural One Movement for Music showcased more than 200 artists representing 16 countries, 100 speakers, along with hundreds of delegates and thousands of music fans descending upon the event for three days of relationship building, notable business outcomes, the sharing of important information and the
Launch Your Band – Entries Open 16 April!
Perisher’s annual Launch Your Band Competition is calling for entries for 2010. This competition gives unsigned musicians a chance to have their music heard.
Australian Songwriting Contest
The Australian Songwriter’s Association’s 2010 Australian Songwriting Contest is on again, with applications open now until April 31.
NSW Artists at The Great Escape
NSW Artists are again leading the export charge – this time at Europe’s leading festival for new music, The Great Escape.
Austrade Masterclass: Booking Live Shows in the US
Participate in an interactive discussion and Q&A with some of the key people in music booking and touring in the United States. This is an introductory course designed to cover the fundamentals of getting you touring in the US, taking place on May 5 across Australia, live via video conference from LA. Register at www.australianmusicoffice.com
Australian Youth Music Council
The Australian Youth Music Council (AYMC) is launching its online presence during National Youth Week, the national celebration of young people and their contribution in Australia. The new website, www.aymc.org.au aims to engage young people across the nation, networking artists and industry professionals. The current Chair of the AYMC, 27 year old Sydney-based jazz drummer
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PERFORM AT THE SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL FIFA FAN FEST™
Sydney has been selected by FIFA as one of six official cities to host an International FIFA Fan Fest™ during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest™ will operate 11 June to 12 July, 2010. Performance dates and times will be based on artist level of interest and availability. Artists could
Live It Now
This April thousands of young people aged 12-25 will take part in National Youth Week 2010, the largest youth celebration in Australia. Events on offer include dance parties, short film exhibitions, music workshops, talent quests, writing competitions, public art projects, live performances, debates and much more.
NSW Government Supports Indigenous Talent
Arts Minister Virginia Judge has announced a NSW Government initiative to support emerging indigenous artists at Bluesfest Byron Bay. Ms Judge said the Government will invest $12,000 to give three new indigenous musicians an opportunity to perform on the First Nation stage at Bluesfest 2011. The three artists will be selected from MusicNSW’s Whichway program