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Jackie Orszaczky Music Lecture and Composition Competition

7 | 3 | 2016

 Created to celebrate the life and work of the late Jackie Orszaczky (pictured), this special event will take place at The Basement, Sydney on 10 May. The guest lecturer will be Lucky Oceans – performer, composer, ABC broadcaster (The Daily Planet), pedal steel virtuoso, two-time Grammy award winner and founding member of legendary US band, […]

Sydney CBD sees drop in live performance revenue since introduction of lockout laws

19 | 2 | 2016

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 […]

I LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 Second Film Competition

2 | 2 | 2016

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 […]

Live Music Office unites Councils with industry through AMPLIFY program!

17 | 12 | 2015

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 […]

Its not you it’s me: falling out of love with live music

13 | 12 | 2015

Its not you it’s me: falling out of love with live music   There may come a time when you stop booking bands each Saturday night or just don’t get around to calling the local songwriter who’s occupied the corner of your restaurant every Friday nights for many years.   Like any relationship, keeping the […]

Live Music Measures Up: An Economic Impact Analysis of Live Music in Ontario

11 | 12 | 2015

Following on from the Live Music Office releasing The Economic and Cultural Value of Live Music in Australia 2014 Music Canada has released the first comprehensive study of the live music industry in Ontario. Live Music Measures Up: An Economic Impact Analysis of Live Music in Ontario provides critical data and information that will help guide […]

South Australian Music Development Office recognised in Parliament

8 | 12 | 2015

On Thursday 3 December 2015 the work of the South Australian Music Development Office was recognised in the South Australian Parliament. The following transcript of the recognition is from the Legislative Council Hansard Visit the Music Development Office Website The Hon. J.M. GAZZOLA ( 15:32 ): The Music Development Office (MDO) was designed to bring […]

Live Music Programming Coordinator – Pilot Project

10 | 11 | 2015

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 […]