Are you an unsigned artist looking for the chance to get your music heard? Then Launch Your Band with Perisher Blue could be your ticket to fame! Entries for Perisher Blues Launch Your Band competition are now open to unsigned bands, electronic groups, DJs, solo acts and anybody looking to get their music out there.

LAUNCH is an initiative to support and skill young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the music industry and provides networking opportunities for participants from Blacktown City and Western Sydney. The Music Industry talks will feature a series of guest speakers from diverse aspects of the contemporary music industry. Topics will include;

Tony George of The Australian Music Office based in Los Angeles will be presenting a unique overview of the US music market. Bringing together over a decade of experience in the US music industry and more than a year of working on behalf of Australian musicians specifically, Tony will be sharing an insider’s view to

Australia Council’s national mentoring program SPARK is now open for young artists (18-26 years). SPARK gives young and emerging artists in theatre, dance, interdisciplinary art-forms and those working with or in communities the opportunity to be mentored by a professional artist, and to profile their work to the national arts industry. The program offers support,

Sydney Arts Law Week 2007 offers a series of mostly FREE events for artists to learn skills and knowledge critical to the practice of their arts. Topics that may interest you include: ARTISTS IN THE BLACK MUSIC – The Basics (Copyright, contracts and APRA) For: Indigenous, artists, performers, organisations Featuring: Blanch Lake Arts Law Alida

MusicNSW is again sending a tour manager to support our NSW Artists whilst they perform at SxSW in Austin Texas, USA. Collaborating with all State Associations under the banner of AMIN (Australian Music Industry Network) we will also be coordinating a Sonic Entertainment Lounge at the Aussie BBQ thanks to the support provided by APRA.

With the end of summer comes the end of life for an Australian music legend. Today Billy Thorpe passed away from a heart attack, he was 60 years old. MusicNSW would like to offer our condolences to Billy’s family and friends.

The Australia Council is inviting all to attend an information program to find out more about the their funding programs and grants. Between February and May 2007, they’ll be holding an information program in all major centres across the country. This program is a chance to talk to staff and find out more about what

Since it’s inception in 2005, The JB Seed Grant Program has received more than 700 applications and, through the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) proudly supported 66 projects throughout Australia. 2007 sees The JB Seed Arts Grants Program enter into its third year and yet again it broadens the horizon. Categories are now open, and

In July 2007 the Queensland Music Festival (QMF) will host the third Australian International Music Market (AIMM) in Brisbane, Queensland. Over five stimulating days and nights AIMM will showcase the immense talents of artists from Australia and the Pacific Rim alongside the vibrant program of events scheduled for QMF. Invitations are now open for Australian