APRA AMCOS has revealed this year’s Top 20 contenders for the APRA Song of the Year. The winner will be announced at the 2014 APRA Music Awards on 23rd June 2014, at Brisbane City Hall. The contenders are: APRA SONG OF THE YEAR: TOP 20 CONTENDERS *Listed in alphabetical order of song title A MOAT
MUSICNSW MOVE & ANNOUNCE NEW INITIATIVE WITH ALBERTS
MusicNSW, the peak body for contemporary music, is pleased to announce it has recently entered into an innovative new arrangement with Alberts, a leading Australian independent music publisher. Alberts’ history dates back to 1885 and they have fostered artists as diverse as AC/DC, The Easybeats, John Paul Young, and more recently, Gotye, Megan Washington and San Cisco. In
Australia Council funds 11 more independent labels
The Australia Council For The Arts has added a further 11 independent record labels to its Recording Initiative.
Job Opportunity: Senior National Radio Manager Mushroom Group
Mushroom Group is looking for a Senior Radio Manager to join its Mushroom Promotions team.
57 live music recommendations endorsed by City of Sydney
This week the City of Sydney Council considered the Live Music Matters Action Plan put forward my the Live Music Task Force last year, and the council have unanimously decided to endorse 57 of the report’s recommendations pushed through by Lord Mayor Clover Moore. The action plan was assessed by Sydney City Council’s Cultural & Community Committee.
Job Opportunity with Universal Music
Universal Music are currently looking for a Repertoire Manager to join their Strategic Marketing team on a 12 month contract.
Live Music Matters Action Plan Update
On Monday City of Sydney Council will be considering the Live Music Matters Action Plan put forward my the Live Music Task Force last year. Lord Mayor Clover Moore pushed through some 57 of the report’s recommendations last December. The action plan will be assessed by Sydney City Council’s Cultural & Community Committee on Monday
Arts & Cultural Development Program
Minister for the Arts, George Souris has announced details of the new Arts & Cultural Development Program. The NSW Government’s Arts & Cultural Development Program (ACDP) aims to support the arts and cultural sector by delivering quality arts and cultural experiences to diverse audiences across the state. The program will fund projects and programs that
Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group International expresses concern over a drop in recorded music sales
Max Hole, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group International recently expressed his concern over the drop of recorded music sales in Australia in 2013.
2014 Arts Activated Conference Call Out for Presenters
Accessible Arts is calling for proposals for papers, performances or workshops that address the 2014 conference theme, Creative Connections.