triple j has launched a temprory digital station, triple j unearthed to co-incide with Aus Music month. Temporary ‘event radio station’ is just one of DAB+ digital radio technology’s alluring traits.
ISC Deadline extended
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) deadline has been extended until December 2, 2009. This is one of the largest songwriting competitions in the world with over $150,000 in cash and prizes, the highest level of judges and is open to amateur and professional songwriters.
MusicNSW seeks new Corporate Director
MusicNSW says goodbye to Corporate Director Jane Powles, who is set to take up position at SurfAid International, a not for profit humanitarian organisation focused on health, wellbeing and self resilience of people living in isolated regions of the world
SXSW also accepting films.
South by South West, one of the largest international music conferences/festivals artist submission closes November 5, on this date submissions for music documentaries and films will also close.
MMF Workshops
The Music Managers Forum (MMF) are presenting “Law Copywright and Music Industry Scams” a seminar style workshop designed to assist artists to protect copyright and how to make money from it.
AMP announces judges
The Australian Music Prize (AMP) have announced this year’s panel of judges. Australian Recording Artists can submit their 2008 works to go in the running to win the cash prize of $30,000 cash.
SOYA Award Finalists
The Spirit of Youth Australia awards have named their finalists across each category. SOYA provides practical support in the form of $10,000 in flights and cash, but the real incentive is the opportunity to build a professional mentoring relationship.
AMIN Appoints Co-ordinator
National music industry body the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) has appointed Brisband-based Craig Spann as the organisation’s new co-ordinator.
New Bachelor of Entertainment Degree at AIM
Offered from February 2010, the new Ba. degree, through the Australian Institute of Music (AIM) will provide general management education that equips students for a broad range of managerial roles across arts, music and entertainment.
Music Industry embraces AirIT
Music Industry and Community Radio get behind AMRAP’s AirIT for the good of Australian Music. AMRAP’s new Australian music portal AirIT went live on September 30 and has met overwhelming support from the Australian record labels and commnity radio.