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In NSW even the quietest of acoustic Live Music requires two development applications through council, invitations for negative impact statements as well as extensive fire compliance under the building code before the Music can begin, and yet large screen sport, amplified background Music, and poker machines are totally exempt from any entertainment assessment. This is

This email is for all the bands and artists that have signed up to participate in Jamm 4 Genes on Friday, August 4, 2006! The countdown is on…. HERE’S A SIMPLE CHECKLIST a.. Line up a gig for August 4th b.. Tell the venue that you want to raise money for the Children’s Medical Research

Labels, artists and managers looking to make the most their attandance at this year’s Popkomm Festival and Conference, can now register with AIR to be part of the Australian stand, organised by AIR and Austrade. With exhibitor packages starting from just $440, this is a very cost effective way to attend one of Europes most

You create original music? You want the people that matter to hear what youve got? The 2006 Musicoz Awards are calling for entries from May 1. Australias biggest Awards for unsigned and independent musicians are now open. Whether youre in a band or doing it solo, if you play original music, we want to hear

MusicNSW the service organisation for the NSW Music Industry has launched VROOM (The Resource of Original Music). VROOM is the one stop essential resource for touring NSW.   VROOM is the brain-child of singer-songwriter Tracy Redhead who came to MusicNSW with the concept of developing an on line venue touring database, after spending many years touring

MusicNSW, with the assistance of Arts NSW, announces the opening of their Regional Touring Grant Program. Grants of up to $5000 are available to NSW Musicians to help fund the regional NSW component of their tours. The MusicNSW Regional Touring Grants aim to relieve the financial burden to NSW musicians of touring to the more

Whichway, in association with The City of Sydney, Redfern Community Centre and Koori Radio, is running an Intensive Introductory course. The course will consist of 5 sessions, running at the Community Centre on June 14, 15, 20, 21 and 23 from 5-8pm. Participants will learn DJ techniques such as beat mixing and scratching as well

Taking place in one of the worlds music capitals, London Calling 2006 is an event that is creating a buzz across the international music industry with its focus on everything that is future looking, cutting edge, fresh and contemporary in the music business – International licensing Showcasing Digital downloading Music to mobile Synch licensing Music

The Australia Council – Music Board have a closing deadline of 1st June 2006 for numerous categories: New Work, Presentation & Promotion, Skills & Development, Project Fellowships, Fellowships. They also have International Pathways Grants for those of you who are planning an international tour. The next deadline is 30th June for projects commencing after 9th