MusicNSW with support from Arts NSW have committed funding to assist NSW artists to attend the 2009 Big Sound conference. Big Sound is an industry summit and showcase of Australian artists to an international market and is a beacon of emerging talent and hungry music fans. Staged across six venues in Fortitude Valley, Brisbanes entertainment
One Movement
One Movement For Music Perth have created the Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS) program focused on professional development opportunites for Australian Indigenous artists.
What type of Leadership for a sustainable arts sector?
Sydney Arts Management Advisory Group (SAMAG) will be hosting a seminar on Augst 31 to discuss the type of desired leadership for a sustainable arts sector in Australia. The seminar will bring together the heads of Federal Funding Sectors: Australia Council, Screen Australia and AFTRS. This is an opportunity to get into the mind set
APRA LPR’s due August 31
APRA’s Live Performance Return reporting for the 08-09 financial year is due by August 31. A Live Performance Return traces each time a song is performed live and credits the appropriate songwriters of each song. That means if your writing and performing your own songs either on your own or in a band you can
AMIN Coordinator – Position Available
AMIN is currently seeking a permanent part-time Coordinator for a 6- month contract responsible for assisting the AMIN Board during our establishment phase, the role will involve resourcing the AMIN Board and acting on behalf of The Board in the achievement of AMINs objectives. AMIN exists to represent and build capacity of state/territory member organisations
One Movement (Perth) Scholarships extended
MusicNSW, with funding from Arts New South Wales, will provide funding assistance of up to $5,000 to a New South Wales emerging and export-ready act to assist with travel and accommodation expenses to showcase at One Movement for Music Perth between 16-18 October 2009. This is an incredible opportunity for an emerging and export-ready act
SOUND SUMMIT LAUNCHES PROGRAM, WEBSITE
MusicNSW’s very own festival of Independent and Innovative music happens in Newcastle again this October as a vital part of This Is Not Art. The new website and the full program has been launched – check it out.
MusicOz call for entries
Australia’s Independent Music awards – MusicOZ are calling for entries for their 2009 event. With $300,00+ worth of prizes, Australia’s largest prize pool, the awards have acted as a launching pad for artists like Cog, Bluejuice, Mammal, Borne and Felicty Urquhart.
Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition
Got a great song? Feeling charitable? Enter the Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition to win cash & prizes and give back! 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. Dont miss the chance
Nominees for 2009 Deadlys announced
Nominees for the 15th annual Deadly Awards – the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards – have been announced. This is your chance to let your favourite Indigenous achiever know that you think theyre totally deadly! We’ve got a bunch of Whichway artists nominated in various music categories –