The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music and MusicNSW are pleased to reveal the speakers and sessions for PLUG IN, a free mini conference for musicians and industry professionals covering all aspects of performance, production and promotion. Held on Saturday 25th October at Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, PLUG IN will kick off with The Social Musician Panel, featuring experts providing advice
Last chance to apply for EMC Play!
A reminder that this week is your last chance to apply for EMC Play! Australia’s Electronic Music Conference is looking for aspiring electronic music artists to apply for EMC Play and get the chance to play at a showcase alongside some of the biggest artists in Australia!
APRA|AMCOS ‘Year in Review’ Report Now Available
APRA|AMCOS have just released their annual Year in Review for the 2013/14 financial period, which details how they distributed $252.8 million to its members and affiliates.
FBi Radio looking for new presenters
Sydney community radio station FBi Radio have just opened applications for new summer presenters. Entries close November 2. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
CITY OF SYDNEY OFFER PADDINGTON TOWN HALL AS PERFORMANCE SPACE
City of Sydney are now seeking proposals from venue managers, creative organisations and producers, artists and musicians to transform the Paddington Town Hall‘s main auditorium into a performance space. Live music proposals are welcome and encouraged, however this opportunity is not just limited to live music. The successful proposal could focus on theatre, comedy, cabaret,
Australia Council Grant Program Re-Structure 2015
The Australia Council for the Arts has restructured their grant program for 2015 to just five grant categories, which is the biggest change in 40 years for the council, effective in March. A new Grant Enquiry Line phone number has been initiated, and now approx. 600 peers will be assessing which will be refreshed annually
ARIA Awards Nominees List
The 2014 ARIA Nominees have been announced with Violent Soho, Chet Faker and 5 Seconds of Summer leading the way.
Applications for Creative Live Work Space now open
City of Sydney has just opened applications for the 2015 Creative Live Work Space program. Six one bedroom live work apartments on William Street will provide affordable working studios and residential accommodation for creative practitioners.
Mental Health Week on triple j
This week triple j and ABC will be talking about mental health, and raising funds to support the Society for Mental Health Research. triple j presenters Matt & Alex will be speaking to lots of people across Australia who have been affected by mental illness, and will be encouraging you to take part in the
The Wingham Akoostik Festival Backstage Workshop
Are you a young aspiring musician? Have you ever wondered how to write the perfect pop song? Indent and the Wingham Akoostik Music Festival have partnered to present a masterclass for emerging songwriters – a one-on-one session with two of Australia’s most talented songwriters and performers. If you are aged between 16 – 25, you