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From The Push: Applications are now open for the next cohort of The Push’s national workplace learning program – Music Industry Mentoring. With support from The Ian Potter Foundation, this intake of the Music Industry Mentoring program will support eleven young people with opportunities to be placed and mentored in some of Australia’s biggest music […]
From APRA AMCOS: Are Australian music creators getting played on Australian Commerical Radio and digital music streaming services? Take the short survey and share your view! APRA AMCOS wants to hear from you, our members, on how Australian music content quotas can better support local creators. Ahead of the Commercial Radio & Audio’s (CRA) public consultation of its […]
From APRA AMCOS Want to better understand the music industry? Curious to learn who does what in the sector, and how they can help your music career? Join us for The Connect Sessions, coming to a capital city near you in May. You’ll hear from representatives in areas such as artist management, publishing, community radio and online distribution. They’ll explain what they […]
From GRID Series – An artist development program supporting outer suburban & regional emerging creatives around Australia. CALLING ALL MUSIC MAKERS FROM MELBOURNE’S SOUTH EAST.…EOI NOW OPEN This free, end-to-end six-month program aims to provide valuable support to talented musicians from the outer suburbs of Melbourne, helping you overcome barriers to succeed in the Australian music industry. […]
Join the Yarra Ranges Community Changemakers Program! Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) invites Yarra Ranges residents (18+) to be a part of this free program, designed to help you develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and connections needed to create positive change in your community. We’re looking for people who care about their local community and are willing to contribute their time and talents to make it a […]
From Beat: Iconic Fitzroy venue The Night Cat launches campaign against threat of closure The Night Cat, Fitzroy’s legendary live music venue, faces imminent closure without urgent community backing for essential soundproofing upgrades. As apartment developments continue to reshape Fitzroy, The Night Cat has launched a desperate bid to comply with escalating noise regulations threatening […]
From: Parliament of Australia Inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?” by The Angels is an Aussie rock classic that is testament to the awesome power of live performance. Originally written by Doc Neeson as a slow ballad exploring themes of grief and […]
From: The Conversation | Written by: Sam Whiting & Ben Green The Australian Music Venue Foundation launched this month to advocate for and potentially administer an arena ticket levy to support grassroots live music venues. Funds would be raised through a small levy, approximately A$1 per ticket, on the price of tickets to large music […]
It’s Back in 2025! Kicking off with Emerald FunFest on Sunday 6th April with events all week, until Saturday 12th April. Emerald FunFest Emerald FunFest kicks off the PAVED Festival on Sunday 6th April, 2025 10am – 3pm. FunFest will be situated in and around the Gemco car park, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. The […]
From Music Scene Legends The Push: The Push is calling on our leaders to listen to the needs of young Australians in music. We know that music plays a vital role in the lives of young Australians. Participation in music can be the defining moment in a young person’s life, providing feelings of social connectedness, […]
