High Reflections presents two nights of celebration of the series at the Red Rattler. High Reflections began as an irregular event with a home at Serial Space in early 2009. Since then they have produced 14 shows of diverse and eclectic experimentalism across a range of genres and practices in weirdness. For this finale, they

Funding for the Contemporary Music Touring Program and more money for the Australia Council to support ‘new work’ are the key arts-focused initiatives announced in the 2011-2012 Federal Budget. As Treasurer Wayne Swan handed down the Budget, Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean issued a statement saying the Government had approved “for the first time” funding

Following a booked out series of talks, Vivid Creative Sydney, (a key part of the Vivid Sydney festival of light, music and ideas: 27 May – 13 June) today announce the final instalment of the 2011 program. The Museum of Contemporary Art will house live music showcases, film premieres, industry social events and night tours.

42 years ago, the Australian government passed an unusual law that still effects the music industry negatively today. This is Nick O’Byrne from the Australian Independent Record Association (AIR)’s take on why the 1% cap has to go… As part of the Copyright Act of 1968, the Australian government imposed a 1% cap on commercial

New Artists 2 Radio enters 10th year with prize of $1.3 million in airtime! Entries now open The search is on again for new and emerging Australian independent artists with entries open today for the New Artists 2 Radio (NA2R) competition, which is celebrating its tenth year. NA2R is a commercial radio initiative which aims

Music NSW is a not for profit Industry Association set up to represent, promote and develop the contemporary music industry in NSW. We exist to support you, which is why we ask for, and value highly, your opinion. Over the last 10 years Music NSW has grown its operations and services in an organic way. 

Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing and the Arts, George Souris today expressed his delight to be appointed to the Arts portfolio. The Arts was added to Mr Souris’ existing portfolios when in Opposition. “I have had a long and active personal interest in the Arts and am excited to be given the

Australian artists are being given a hand to navigate the legal complexities of the music industry thanks to a valuable free resource released this week by AMIN. The new Music Industry Legal Pack features a collection of fact sheets and checklists aimed at equipping local artists and industry with some of the basic legal knowledge

The Australia Council’s Music Board have announced results of its latest grant rounds. Among the highlights were PVT for a tour of the US, Canada and Europe; Perry Keyes to create music and songs for an upcoming production by Urban Theatre Projects; and Sandtracks, a remote Indigenous contemporary music touring program across WA, SA and

As part of the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN), MusicNSW were instrumental in driving the I ? MUSIC AND I VOTE campaign around the Federal election. As the State election looms we’re again asking you to think about the things you love (music, natch!) before you head to the polling booths on March 26. We