Associations urge public to make submissions for NSW Parliamentary inquiry into music
As the February 28 deadline for submissions to the NSW Parliament is inquiry into the state’s music and arts economy, various associations are urging punters to put in submissions.
The Legislative Council inquiry, announced late last year, was briefed to look in particular into:
- The progress on the implementation of the NSW Government’s response to the NSW Night-Time Economy Roundtable Action Plan 1;
- Policies that could “support a diverse and vibrant music and arts culture” across the state;
- Policies that could support the establishment and sustainability of permanent and temporary venue spaces for music and for the arts;
- Policy and legislation in other jurisdictions and options for NSW “including red tape reduction and funding options, and
- Any other related matter.
Music NSW says, “They’re looking for things they can do to make it better for us.
“This is our chance to have our voices heard. It’s number’s game – the more submissions they get, the more they realise this is an important issue that needs their attention.
“It is incredibly important that we take this opportunity to speak up and demand action to save our music industry.”
Among topics Music NSW suggested punters ask for are:
- Significantly increased investment for the contemporary music sector (funding for artists, venues, and top-notch events)
- Support for music export
- A contemporary music plan for NSW with clearly identified priorities and strategies
- Significant support for all-ages activities in NSW – for young bands and young audiences
- Better regulation policies that support and foster a thriving live music scene across NSW (regional, metro and everything in between)
- Support and recognition for live music venues as cultural institutions and the backbones of our night-time economy
- Policies and initiatives that make festivals and venues safe and welcoming spaces for all
- Support for programs that work towards the music industry being representative of NSW people – including specific programs for women and GNC artists, regional artists, artists with disability, western Sydney artists and young artists.
If anyone needs assistance or advice in preparing a submission, get in touch via[email protected] or (02) 9953 5279.
Full details atavailable here.
APRA AMCOS too has urged musicians, venues, industry and creative practitioners in NSW to take up the opportunity.
It emphasised, “This is big: for the first time ever the NSW Parliament is holding a Parliamentary Inquiry into the NSW music industry.
“Musicians, venues, industry and creative practitioners in NSW have a unique opportunity to speak directly to the NSW Parliament about their issues and ideas for the development of the music and arts economy in the state.”