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Industry calls for new approach to funding contemporary music

Industry calls for new approach to funding contemporary music

PRESS RELEASE: AMIN (incorporating QMusic, Music Victoria, Music NSW, WAM, Music NT, Music SA, Music ACT, Music Tasmania), APRA AMCOS, Music Australia, AIR (Australian Independent Record Labels…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Industry calls for new approach to funding contemporary music

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Industry calls for new approach to funding contemporary music

PRESS RELEASE: AMIN (incorporating QMusic, Music Victoria, Music NSW, WAM, Music NT, Music SA, Music ACT, Music Tasmania), APRA AMCOS, Music Australia, AIR (Australian Independent Record Labels…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
2DayFM to broadcast ’ethics’ program following ’royal prank’ outrage

2DayFM to broadcast ’ethics’ program following ’royal prank’ outrage

Southern Cross Austereo has agreed to implement a range of actions with the Australian Communication and Media Authority. It follows the now infamous, 2Day FM Royal Prank call in 2012 and ACMA s…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
2DayFM to broadcast ’ethics’ program following ’royal prank’ outrage

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2DayFM to broadcast ’ethics’ program following ’royal prank’ outrage

Southern Cross Austereo has agreed to implement a range of actions with the Australian Communication and Media Authority. It follows the now infamous, 2Day FM Royal Prank call in 2012 and ACMA s…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Studios 301 are giving away 40 hours of free studio time, again

Studios 301 are giving away 40 hours of free studio time, again

Following the success of last year s competition, where five local artists took a share in 40 hours of free studio time, Studios 301 has returned the initiative. The inaugural competition saw each of…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 27, 2015
Studios 301 are giving away 40 hours of free studio time, again

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Studios 301 are giving away 40 hours of free studio time, again

Following the success of last year s competition, where five local artists took a share in 40 hours of free studio time, Studios 301 has returned the initiative. The inaugural competition saw each of…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 27, 2015
Q&A: Scott Mesiti discusses Sydney’s new music summit, AMW

Q&A: Scott Mesiti discusses Sydney’s new music summit, AMW

Sydney is getting a new music festival and conference summit. Australian Music Week is running at Cronulla Beach during November 18-22, and the team is looking for fresh talent to perform at the live…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Q&A: Scott Mesiti discusses Sydney’s new music summit, AMW

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Q&A: Scott Mesiti discusses Sydney’s new music summit, AMW

Sydney is getting a new music festival and conference summit. Australian Music Week is running at Cronulla Beach during November 18-22, and the team is looking for fresh talent to perform at the live…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Rio Caraeff joins virtual reality company Magic Leap

Rio Caraeff joins virtual reality company Magic Leap

PRESS RELEASE: Magic Leap announced today that it has appointed Rio Caraeff as the company s Chief Content Officer. Formerly Caraeff served as the President and CEO of Vevo, the world s leading…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Rio Caraeff joins virtual reality company Magic Leap

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Rio Caraeff joins virtual reality company Magic Leap

PRESS RELEASE: Magic Leap announced today that it has appointed Rio Caraeff as the company s Chief Content Officer. Formerly Caraeff served as the President and CEO of Vevo, the world s leading…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Draft guidelines unveiled for new fund rewarding ’excellence’

Draft guidelines unveiled for new fund rewarding ’excellence’

The Ministry of the Arts new funding alternative, the National Program for Excellence in the Arts (NPEA), has released its draft guidelines. It is asking for feedback to…

By Music Network - Oct 27, 2015
Draft guidelines unveiled for new fund rewarding ’excellence’

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Draft guidelines unveiled for new fund rewarding ’excellence’

The Ministry of the Arts new funding alternative, the National Program for Excellence in the Arts (NPEA), has released its draft guidelines. It is asking for feedback to…

By Music Network - Oct 27, 2015
ART Music Awards back for fifth year

ART Music Awards back for fifth year

The ART Music Awards are back for a fifth year, covering contemporary art music, jazz and experimental music. Produced by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, they are held Tuesday August 11…

By Music Network - Oct 27, 2015
ART Music Awards back for fifth year

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ART Music Awards back for fifth year

The ART Music Awards are back for a fifth year, covering contemporary art music, jazz and experimental music. Produced by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, they are held Tuesday August 11…

By Music Network - Oct 27, 2015
City and Colour, The National, UB40 for Bluesfest 1st announcement

City and Colour, The National, UB40 for Bluesfest 1st announcement

PRESS RELEASE: Today Bluesfest releases its first round of outstanding artists to perform at the 5 Day Festival, held annually over Easter, just north of Byron Bay. (EVENT DATES: Thu 24th March to…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
City and Colour, The National, UB40 for Bluesfest 1st announcement

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City and Colour, The National, UB40 for Bluesfest 1st announcement

PRESS RELEASE: Today Bluesfest releases its first round of outstanding artists to perform at the 5 Day Festival, held annually over Easter, just north of Byron Bay. (EVENT DATES: Thu 24th March to…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Apple Music: Five tech critics react

Apple Music: Five tech critics react

Costing Australians $11.99 a month and families (up to six) at $17.99, Apple Music offers 30 million tracks and playlists that are curated to cut straight to the heart of the joy of discovering new…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Apple Music: Five tech critics react

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Apple Music: Five tech critics react

Costing Australians $11.99 a month and families (up to six) at $17.99, Apple Music offers 30 million tracks and playlists that are curated to cut straight to the heart of the joy of discovering new…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Australian radio audiences have grown by 7%

Australian radio audiences have grown by 7%

PRESS RELEASE: GfK s latest AudienScope report shows that Australian radio audiences have grown by 7% in the last five years, 19% of people are listening to more radio now than they were a year ago…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
Australian radio audiences have grown by 7%

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Australian radio audiences have grown by 7%

PRESS RELEASE: GfK s latest AudienScope report shows that Australian radio audiences have grown by 7% in the last five years, 19% of people are listening to more radio now than they were a year ago…

By Staff Writer - Oct 27, 2015
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