In July Music Tasmania, the Live Music Office, and APRA AMCOS will be hosting a series of consultation forums to discuss the state of play for the music sector in Tasmania. These forums will be presented by: John Wardle – Policy Director, Live Music Office Chris O’Neill – National Manager, Writer Services, APRA AMCOS Laura […]
Inner Sydney businesses invited to change their tune through Amplify The Live Music Office is calling for businesses in inner Sydney to be part of the second round of Amplify, a pilot program that aims to put more live music in venues. Eight businesses were part of the program’s first round, and have engaged in […]
On the first Thursday in every month starting in July, Collaborate!! nights at Lazybones Lounge Marrickville feature 2 artists from the iHearMusic community as well as an industry QandA session. Each artist plays a one hour set and then for the finale the 2 artists collaborate by bringing their unique talents together. One plus one […]
The Live Music Office has partnered with Creative Victoria and Music Victoria to present the Good Music Neighbours program which is open to music venues across Victoria. The program is part of the Victorian Government’s $22 million Music Works initiative to strengthen and support Victoria’s contemporary music sector. Good Music Neighbours will offer matched funding […]
The Live Music Office is thrilled to announce it will coordinate a series of multi-venue live music events in Western Sydney using its Live and Local model. Announced today by NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant, these events are great news for Western Sydney musicians, venues and local audiences, and set […]
There has been a 40% drop in live performance revenue at venues within the Sydney CBD lockout area according to figures released today by APRA AMCOS through the Live Music Office. The data also shows a 19% decrease in attendance figures at nightclubs and dance venues since the lockout precinct was introduced in 2014. APRA […]
The Live Music Office is proud to be a supporter of the inaugural I LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 second film competition. Created to build awareness of the importance of live music to everyday life, the competition calls on filmmakers, musicians and lovers of Australian film and music to submit an entry. The Office has joined […]
A new pilot program has been created to provide support for new and existing live music spaces and encourage the development of additional performance opportunities in inner Sydney. Inner Sydney businesses keen to lay on live music for their patrons can effortlessly work with musicians thanks to a new free service backed by local councils […]