Whichway is running intensive music industry workshops May 17, 18 & 19th at the Redfern Community Centre. Up to 15 artists who are ready for music industry development will be chosen to participate. The aim of this program is to create links between Indigenous artists, industry professionals and music support organisations to develop professional skills

Pete Wells of Rose Tattoo sadly passed last week after a long battle with cancer. MusicNSW would like to offer our condolences to Pete’s family and friends.

As celebrations get underway for National Youth Week, Indent – The Hub for All-ages Entertainment in NSW is pleased to announce the winners of the Indent Awards, acknowledging young event organisers positive contributions to their community. The Indent Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of young event promoters who engage in creating drug and alcohol-free

Our Claire Portek is currently on the road conducting music workshops across regional NSW . The workshops cover diverse subjects from songwriting, hip hop, how to start a radio station to basic music industry introduction sessions. facilitators that have joined Claire on her adventures have included Hip Hop producer Les Beckett, singer song writers Tonchi

This is to let you know that the Ozsedition website is up and running again as the Australian Law Reform Commission is calling for submissions to its inquiry into the sedition provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Bill passed late last year. Please visit the website for more details on the inquiry and on how to make

Just a reminder that the cause is still on the agenda. Parliamentarians are voting mid year and it’s important they hear our voices before they vote. The list of Parliament Members and their email addresses can be found at www.parliament.nsw.gov.au

From April 4-8, Australias non-profit youth portal Vibewire.net is holding an e-Festival – five days of online panels, short films, images, podcasts, guest columnists, published papers, opportunities and resources. e-Festival of Ideas is a conference taken online and democratised. It is the only forum of its kind – using the latest in online technologies to

Arts Law Centre has recently published a new edition of “A Practical Guide for Artists and Arts Organisations. This is a user-friendly guide explaining insurance for artists and non-profit arts organisations. Info:www.artslaw.com.au/Publications/Books/

Voting for the 2006 APRA Music Awards Song of the Year is now open. Simply visit www.apra.com.au and click on Awards Central. Once in Awards Central click on VOTE NOW and follow the steps provided.

Each year Nescafé Big Break gives away cash grants to people aged between 16 and 24, who have a dream or idea and need some financial support to make it a reality. It is not an achievement award and anyone can win the grants. There are no categories and winners can be from any field