Federal Strategic Contemporary Music Industry Plan During the 2007 election a number of commitments to support Australia’s contemporary music industry were made, including the development of a Strategic Contemporary Music Industry Plan.We’re totally thrilled to let you know it’s here! Here’s whats come through from the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts:

Last night’s budget announcement secured funding for two initiatives supporting the development of contemporary music in this country. Funding for the 2010–11 Contemporary Music Touring Program has been increased in this Budget to increase regional communities access to new talent, helping artists grow their careers while providing local economies with the benefits from tours by

The search for new and emerging Australian music talent is on again. New Artist 2 Radio (NA2R) is now in its ninth year and aims to discover the next major music star to be played on commercial radio throughout the country and is open to unsigned Australian artists and bands who have not charted in

The Australian Youth Music Council (AYMC) is launching its online presence during National Youth Week, the national celebration of young people and their contribution in Australia. The new website, www.aymc.org.au aims to engage young people across the nation, networking artists and industry professionals. The current Chair of the AYMC, 27 year old Sydney-based jazz drummer

Sydney has been selected by FIFA as one of six official cities to host an International FIFA Fan Fest™ during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest™ will operate 11 June to 12 July, 2010. Performance dates and times will be based on artist level of interest and availability. Artists could

Arts Minister Virginia Judge has announced a NSW Government initiative to support emerging indigenous artists at Bluesfest Byron Bay. Ms Judge said the Government will invest $12,000 to give three new indigenous musicians an opportunity to perform on the First Nation stage at Bluesfest 2011. The three artists will be selected from MusicNSW’s Whichway program

The Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) will take place in Melbourne from 18-21 November 2010. Now in its third year, AWME is the Australia-Pacific region’s premier music industry conference and showcase of Indigenous, roots and world music, offering artists the unique opportunity to perform and network with music industry delegates from Europe, North America, Australia and

On Friday March 12, 2010 Minister for the Arts Virginia Judge presented the 2010 ISAAC (Indent Super All Ages Crusader) awards and launched Indent’s tenth year of vital funding, advice, resources and support for all ages’ entertainment in NSW. The ISAAC awards are an initiative of Indent, a project of MusicNSW that recognises and celebrates

Sound Summit is a five-day festival of independent and innovative music featuring national and international artists, occurring annually as part of the This Is Not Art (TINA) Festival in Newcastle, NSW. Since 2000, Sound Summit has provided independent musicians, producers, labels, promoters, industry, media and fans a chance to perform, discuss, learn, teach, interact and

MusicNSW is thrilled to announce a $48,000 commitment from Industry and Investment NSW (IINSW) to supporting export opportunities through the South By Southwest Conference held in Austin, Texas this month. Distributed to artists and industry through support and funding, this money will assist in developing the profile and opportunity for NSW artists and industry in