The Telstra Road to Discovery 2014 Competition officially launched on Tuesday 8 July in Sydney, featuring performances from Andy Bull, MC/Artist Ella Hooper alongside last years winners Helen Shanahan (WA) and Christopher Coleman (TAS). This year’s competition has shifted to embracing 100% original music with a stronger focus on mentorship, song writing and music education
The Amp Increase Number Of Women On This Year’s Judging Panel
The Coopers Australian Music Prize has boosted the number of women on this year’s judging panel. The competition’s panel has previously been criticised for a gender imbalance.
PwC Report: Digital Music Entrants Boost Aus Music Market
Anticipated growth is forecasted for the Australian music industry over the next 5 years at an annual rate of 0.6%.
Artist Submissions for SXSW 2015 Open
South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of film, interactive, and music festivals and conferences that take place each year in mid March in Austin, Texas, US. Organizers of the 2015 festival are giving artists the chance to plan their trip to Austin over eight months in advance. SXSW artist submissions open July 8. SXSW is
Winners Announced for Northern Territory Song Of the Year
Il-Anthawirriyarra a-Kurija (Saltwater People Song) by Shellie Morris and The Borroloola Songwomen took two awards at the 2014 Northern Territory Song of the Year awards. It won the major NT Song of the Year as well as the Folk category.
SoundCloud Considering Payout System For Popular Users
SoundCloud is stepping up their game. They are considering a new payout system that will see highly viewed accounts receive remittance.
Applications Open for Carlton Dry Global Music Grant
Created in collaboration with the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), the Carlton Dry Global Music Grant is officially open for applications.
MusicNSW, Arts Law Centre & Sydney TAFE Music Present: “Better Get Yourself A Lawyer…”
Don’t drop the soap when it comes to your music career – get the best legal tips in town, for free! Have you ever wondered how to negotiate management, label or booking contracts? Or deal with your own publishing and sync arrangements? How would you resolve a legal dispute within your own band? Get answers
APRA 2014 Songwriter Of The Year Award Goes to Sia
Sia leads the list of winners in this year’s APRA Music Awards, making history as the first artist to win the coveted Songwriter Of The year award two years running. Adelaide artist Sia, real name Sia Furler, has a hot 2013-2014 songwriting resume in line with hits from some of the biggest names in pop
ARIA Membership Pre-Award Nomination Opportunity
ARIA Awards are now open to product released by ARIA members including artists, record companies, CD distributors & manufacturers.