In mid 2017 Liquor & Gaming NSW consulted with a wide range of stakeholders to inform an evaluation of the requirement for applicants for certain liquor licences and authorisations to lodge a community impact statement (CIS). A CIS provides information on the potential impact that granting an application may have on the local community, by requiring an […]

HEARsmart have put together a quick guide to tinnitus to expand on the animation above and provide a bit more information on the subject. But first – why do we care so much about tinnitus? Well, our research and experience have shown us that tinnitus: is becoming more common in younger people exposed to loud sound […]

The Live Music Office is pleased to announce a second round of program funding for the Live and Local Strategic Initiative in Western Sydney, and for the first time expanding the program into Regional NSW. Through Create NSW, the State Government has committed an additional $100,000 to funding a second round of the Live and […]

Music Australia’s national contemporary music industry conference returns for 2017, providing a unique opportunity for contemporary music policy and industry development. We hope to see you there as industry professionals gather, deliberate, and set action agendas for contemporary music growth from 1 Tues – Thurs 3, August 2017 Customs House, Circular Quay Sydney. The conference […]

Pubs across NSW are on the lookout for the next big thing in live music as part of the first Rockin’ the Puburbs competition. The competition is an initiative of the Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA NSW), in partnership with the Live Music Office and APRA AMCOS. Many live acts start out their careers in pubs, and the AHA NSW […]

SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2017 | 2PM – 6PM Argyle St Camden transforms into a Live and Local Beat Street Experience a diverse showcase of free live music Discover unexpected new places and spaces … Be a part of this unique experience! Check out special offers in Live and Local participating venues Experience a diverse showcase […]

    Victorian live music venues once again have the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 to support sound proofing and sound reduction projects. Good Music Neighbours is delivered as a partnership between the Government, Music Victoria and the National Live Music Office. Grants can support venues to create new live […]

The City of Sydney has just announced three projects to be delivered as part of the next stage of their Live Music and Performance Action Plan. Industry Support Funding – a new funding program for live music and performance venues. This will be a broad program designed to support new and existing venues and in-venue […]