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CALL FOR A CROSS-PORTFOLIO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROACH TO FUNDING THE CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC INDUSTRY

The co-signatories to this statement (AMIN, APRA/AMCOS, Music Australia, AIR & AAM) seek the Federal Arts Minister’s help to establish a Federal, cross-portfolio taskforce dedicated to ensuring the future success of the contemporary popular music industry.  Contemporary popular music is an economically productive art form that also makes a significant contribution to Australia’s cultural identity.  The

ACCELERATE Closing Soon!

Applications for the ACCELERATE the British Council’s Indigenous Australian creative leadership programme – which is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have at least five years of experience working in the arts or creative industries and are ready step up in their career – close July 6.

SXSW Meet ‘n’ Greets

Submissions for artists and film makers for South By Southwest 2016 have officially opened and there is now a really handy Facebook group for interested parties and professionals.

2015 Quick Response Grants – Round 1 Now Open!

Planning on heading to Bigsound this year? Need some $$$ to cover your flights and accommodation? We hear you, and we’re here to help!  MusicNSW is pleased to announce the dates for the 2015 Quick Response Grant Program. This program is aimed at supporting musicians and artist managers in developing export opportunities whilst attending Australian industry conferences, trade fairs

MusicNSW, AIM & Sydney TAFE Music Present: START THE DANCE

A how-to for young producers, performers & DJs starting their live performance careers.  MusicNSW is pleased to announce the next instalment in their free workshop series Start The Dance, held in collaboration with the fine folk at the Australian Institute of Music and Sydney TAFE Music. It’s a long way to the top if you want to

Macquarie University need you!

Researchers in hearing loss prevention at National Acoustic Laboratories are recruiting adults, aged 35 – 55 years, who think their hearing is normal or ‘near normal’ – particularly people with music training and?or a history of noise exposure.

Telstra Road to Discovery 2015

Telstra Road to Discovery 2015 will  launch and open entries on Monday July 13. For the past 13 years, Telstra Road has been discovering, educating and fostering emerging independent and unsigned Australian songwriters.

Hey musos! Want to save $$$ when touring?

Are you a musician or band planning a domestic or international tour? MusicNSW members recieve discounts on Virgin Australia? domestic + international flights, thanks to our recent partnership with Travel Beyond Group?.