Australia’s national forum for contemporary music policy and industry development. Wed 3 and Thu 4 August 2016 – Customs House, Circular Quay, Sydney Contemporary Music Roundtable doubles in size – join us! A vibrant, sustainable live music sector is vital to a successful music industry. This forum will bring together industry representatives, venue managers, live […]
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 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 […]
The Live Music Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Clayton Ries to the role of Live Music Programming Coordinator. Clayton has a strong background in both the live music industry and the hospitality sector and we look forward to him bringing his knowledge and skill set to the pilot project. The Live Music […]
A report prepared by town planning consultants Design Collaborative commissioned by the Live Music Office and the City of Sydney, Low Risk Arts and Cultural Venues – A NSW Case Study of Live Performance for National Application, tables a review of town planning controls surrounding the provision of live entertainment. Download the Low Risk Arts […]
Costs Inputs that enable and facilitate live music making in Australia and their related outputs come at a cost. Labour, materials and infrastructure are either directly purchased or donated to that end. Furthermore, given the scarce resources of consumers, the diversion of money to live music implies that other opportunities to improve individual welfare are […]
In May 3013 The Australian Communications and Media Authority announced changes to frequency ranges used for wireless microphones. From January 1 2015, a range of wireless systems will no longer be supported. Systems affected will be wireless audio products such as wireless microphones, wireless in-ear systems and / or wireless intercom systems known as “700MHz” […]