The Australian Freelance Musician’s Alliance (AFMA) is launching a Fair Trade campaign to recognise businesses, venues, organisations, agents and fellow musicians that treat musicians fairly, understand the value of live music in Australia and make a positive contribution to the industry. AFMA Fair Trade approval is determined by assessing of nominees on a list of

The Australian live performance industry is worth $2.5 billion, according to Live Performance Australia (LPA), who have recently done a second study of the economic size and scope of the music industry sector. The study is based on the latest data available, which is from 2012. The first study was released in 2010 based on

triple j will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of its J Awards with a new award category this year, the Double J Artist of the Year. triple j announced the first round of nominees for its Australian Album of The Year this morning. Previous winners of Album of the Year include Flume, Gotye, The Presets, Hilltop Hoods,

MusicNSW and Music Australia have partnered up to bring you a Q&A panel called Music Copyright, The Artist and the Internet. This panel discussion is the latest installment in Music Australia’s ‘Music Talks’, a series of talks, seminars, and panels discussing topical issues in music. Music Copyright, The Artist and the Internet will look provide

ARIA Week 2014 has announced it’s a week-long program of gigs, showcases, conferences and events which will take place in and around Sydney in the lead-up to the ARIA Awards from November 21 – December 4. ARIA Week has promised to showcase Australia’s best new artists and will demonstrate the wealth of talent and opportunity the Australian music scene

South by Southwest has revealed the Australian artists and bands who will be showcased at the festival in 2015. South by Southwest is considered to be the world’s biggest and most prestigious music event, and a springboard to international stardom. It has been held in Austin for over 25 years. More than 300 Australian bands are expected

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

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,

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

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