28 musicians given ArtStart grants By Christie Eliezer The Australia Council has approved $981,595 for 99 ArtStart grants for emerging artists in various arts forms to further their careers. Of these, 28 were from music, covering rock, jazz, electronica, classical and opera. They included Brisbane folktronic performer Ahliya Farebrother (aka Li Li Kite, pictured) to […]
Featured News Wheatbelt Touring Circuit #1 feat. award winning acts In partnership with RAC and with support from Hertz, WAM recently announced its 2015 Wheatbelt Touring Circuit, an extension of its successful pilot program. This WAM regional touring initiative takes West Australian acts on a paid journey through the Wheatbelt, with the first tour happening Friday 20 […]
QMusic’s What’s Up Forums Nth Qld Do you live in Townsville or Mackay? QMusic is excited to be visiting Townsville and Mackay to meet and talk with musicians young and old, bands, venue managers/owners, recording studio owners/managers, budding entrepreneurs, festival organisers and any members of your community who value the contribution that contemporary music gives […]
MusicNSW Presents: PLEASE ‘LIKE’ ME – A Self Promotion Seminar Wondering how to launch your career in the crowded and competitive world of social media? Want to build hype around your music, art or event? Let our panel of successful young arts professionals help you self-promote in 2015! On Tuesday February 10th, at 107 Projects […]
Indent is MusicNSW’s youth entertainment initiative, providing funding, workshops, resources, advice and information to an active network of young people throughout NSW to develop, encourage and facilitate all-ages live music. The Arts NSW devolved funding program, Indent Partnership Grants, is administered by MusicNSW on behalf of the NSW Government. Indent is excited to announce the successful […]
South Australian music takes off around the world! MUSIC SA has been enjoying a unique partnership with Adelaide Airport with “This Is SA Music”, a curated series of original South Australian live music that is performed in the main terminal every Friday afternoon, plus alternate Saturdays and Sundays. We are proud to offer this […]
INDIE WEEK 2015 – CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Sounds Australia, AIR and PPCA are now seeking expressions of interest from Australian independent labels to take part in an Australian delegation to the American Association of Independent Music’s (A2IM’s) Indie Week in New York City this June 2015. Indie Week 2015 is a member-only conference for […]
MusicNSW Executive Officer (Maternity Leave Cover) We are currently seeking an individual to work in the role of Executive Officer on a maternity leave contract or a minimum period of 6 months part-time, with the possibility of a 3-month extension on a part-time basis, covering a staged return to work for the incumbent. There will […]