Whilst this past weekend witnessed a state of political confusion, we concur that we’ve certainly had our fair share as well. That said and with such a plethora of festival announcements of late, we’ve decided to go against the grain and as such – after much deliberation (& some procrastination) – we here at Homebake

MusicNSW today announced the Indent Ten Year Tour, supported by NRMA Motoring & Services, in celebration of ten years of live all-ages drug and alcohol free events. The Indent Ten Year Tour kicks off in Newcastle on September 24, before winding its way across NSW delivering the best in live music to Cessnock, Sydney, Tamworth,

With a federal election around the corner MusicNSW would like to put to the government, on behalf and alongside the industry, that the contemporary music industry needs real support, and real commitments, to its development. This year has seen yet another round of consultation with the Discussion Paper outlining a draft strategic Contemporary Music Industry

At the beginning of this month the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) registered a new commercial radio code of practice exempting any obligations to play Australian music on digital radio. This was despite almost unanimous protests from the music industry, and against all advice around developing cultural character and diversity within Australia. ACMA Chairman

The Australia Council for the Arts is giving 10 Australian bands the opportunity to take their music across the oceans through its International Pathways initiative, assisting contemporary musicians with the cost of touring internationally. Bands receiving support include Empire of the Sun, Cloud Control, Tripod, Jeffery Lang, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, The Middle East, 50

It’s been a year since over 140 bands, artists and DJs rallied together for a series of sixteen fundraisers across Sydney, all in the name of “Save FBi”. These wildly successful gigs were born of necessity and helped save the station. Along the way, the idea of an annual mid winter showcase of what Sydney

Got a tour, an album, an idea you want to realise in 2011? Applications are closing soon for the 2011 Arts Funding Program for projects and programs to be undertaken in 2011. The 2011 Arts Funding Program includes funding for annual programs of artistic and cultural activities and for one-off projects including performing arts touring,

The 2010 – 2011 NSW Budget has been announced and, in it,the State Government has announced a $295.7 million investment into the arts. Minister for the Arts Virginia Judge said the 2010-11 Budget firmly backed NSW as the place to produce, promote and present first-class works and events. “This is a Budget which builds for

Creative Sydney launched an incredible program tonight, inviting outstanding entrepreneurs, creative practitioners and community campaigners to work together to make Sydney a better place for creativity and commerce. Creative Sydney is a series of free public events, from 5-13 June at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay. A mix of discussions, presentations, performances and

Every two years Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium invites young musicians from the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Shires to apply for the prestigious Helfgott Scholarships. These scholarships were established in 1998 as a way of acknowledging the huge input of David and Gillian Helfgott to the musical life of the Coffs Coast. The aim of