Warner Music Australia has bought a majority stake into Peppermint Blue, the Label/Artist Management/Touring Company whose line up consists of Anthony Callea, Rouge Traders, The Androids, Amy Pearson, Erica Baxter and TV Rock will become a subdivision of Warner Music Australia effective immediately. Wayne Pilkington, Executive Director of Peppermintblue said “We are excited by the

Pink’s Funhouse tour of Australia is reaching record numbers with a total of 43 shows across the nation reaching to an estimated 430,000 Australians. Her Funhouse album is still #2 on the ARIA charts and has just announced that NSW band FAKER will be the opening act!

The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) Community Broadcasting Foundation grants up to $10,000 to the promotion and development of contemporary Australian music and musicians by facilitating airplay through the community broadcasting sector. Applications are accepted throughout March, closing on the 1st of April for more information head to the link below. Amrap grants –

MusicNSW, is a not-for-profit association representing contemporary music in NSW. We exist to support the creative and economic expansion of the Contemporary Music Industry within NSW. We are currently seeking a permanent part-time Creative Director to work alongside the MusicNSW Director Corporate to lead MusicNSW through its next stage of growth and development. Applications Close:

2009 for The Music Network, has already started off with big changes. Over the holiday break The Music Network was sold to the Peer Group Media: one of the largest leading music marketing and publishing network. TWN boast that the change of hands will boost growth, opportunities and more servives to clients, readers and advertisers.

The Australia Council has announced that a new grant is available to popular and contemporary music projects that focus on experimentation. ‘Soundclash’ is the category and successful musical innovation within the popular music format is a key consideration in the assessment of this initiative. ‘Soundclash’ will provide up to $10,000 in funding to cover any

Studios 301 are offering a substantial 40% discount on all remaining studio and mastering time left for January 2009. For more information or to book some time contact Jacqui Espie on +61 2 9698 5888 or email bookings@301.com.au N.B. Discount does not apply to orchestral bookings.

The Young Entrepreneurs Success program has been designed to provide a no-nonsense guide to business growth and marketing for the creative industry sector. The final 3 business mentoring sessions will be held on the 7th of February, the 7th of March and the 2nd of May. The sessions will focus on Growing Your Business: Attracting

Electrofringe is dedicated to the artform development of the experimental electronic arts and culture sector with a special emphasis on accessibility and early career opportunities. Electrofringe is a part of the This Is Not Art (TINA) festival that runs annually in Newcastle, NSW. This year marks the twelfth year of operation for Electrofringe. The group

MusicNSW, is a not-for-profit association representing contemporary music in NSW. We exist to support the creative and economic expansion of the Contemporary Music Industry within NSW. We are currently seeking a permanent part-time Creative Director to work alongside the MusicNSW Director Corporate to lead MusicNSW through its next stage of growth and development. Applications Close: