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Tasmanian Music Sector Consultation Forums
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 […]
Want Live Music In Your Venue?
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 […]
60 Second I Love Live Music – Winner Announced!
The Live Music Office is proud to announce the winner of the inaugural I LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 second film competition. “Live from Kingsbury Bowls” by filmmaker Sara Braithwaite took out the top prize with her film featuring the story of live music coming to a community bowls club. The film features a music performance […]
iHearMusic and the Live Music Office presents Collaborate at Lazybones Lounge Marrickville
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 […]
Good Music Neighbours – Victoria
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 […]
Live Music Office to coordinate Live and Local events in Western Sydney
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 […]
2016 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition
Entries now open for world’s largest charity song contest Songwriters around the world are invited to enter the 2016 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition. With thanks to Alberts and APRA AMCOS, this year’s winning songwriter/s will take home a cash prize of A$50,000 and join the eminent company of past winners Megan Washington (2009), Kimbra […]
Crystal clear live music vision for this Hinterland Café
The four young entrepreneurs who bought 5 Church Street, Bellingen (in northern NSW) only 15 months ago had a vision as clear as the river just a stone’s throw away. Their 100 square metre licensed café sits in a tree-lined side street of this bohemian village and set out to be local, seasonal, simple and […]