Music Network

Universal Music Group US imprint, Interscope Records, has signed Brisbane singer songwriter Jarryd James. His debut single Do You Remember is out now in the United States through its digital…

At its annual general meeting at the Universal Bar in Northbridge, West Australia s peak music association WAM reported a surplus of $38,140 for 2014, after a loss of $123,351 in 2013. The board…

All indications are that the Georgy Girl musical, to have its world premiere in Melbourne in November, has international legs. It is based around the perennial songs of The Seekers, who sold 60…

The Amrap Metro and Amrap Regional Charts provide insight on what s gaining airplay and attention on community radio. The charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters…

Five West Australian acts and three artist managers will join the Australian contingent attending or speaking at Singapore s Music Matters conference and showcase. Said to be Asia s highest profile…

Some of the 20,000 attending Groovin The Moo s show on Sunday in Bunbury, in south-western WA, were targeted by scam merchants. ABC Radio reported that one operator falsely advertised people s homes…

Heather Croall returns to SA to head Adelaide Fringe UK-born SA-raised Heather Croall is new Director / CEO of Adelaide Fringe. She is currently Director / CEO of the Sheffield International…

Nine Australian acts were among the first 150 global names announced for the UK s The Great Escape in May. They are Remi, Bad//Dreems (pictured), Saskwatch, Twerps, Apes, Fraser A. Gorman, Flyying…

In another triumph for the City of Sydney Live Music Performance Taskforce, the City of Sydney has amended its cultural grants program to embrace the live music sector in specified precincts. Rather…

One of Perth s best-known live music venues, The Bakery, is closing on May 9. The building was sold last August, and a major redevelopment is planned. The Bakery, in Northbridge, has been in business…

Australasian publisher Native Tongue has signed a sub-publishing deal with Pulse Publishing for Australia and New Zealand. Pulse was started five years ago by producers Josh Abraham (P!nk, 30 Seconds…

The Grammys, to be held in Los Angeles this Sunday night LA time, will be broadcast in Australia over three and a half hours by Foxtel. Katy Perry has joined a strong performers cast, set to perform…