Sounds Australia

Plus all the other audio that make up the 2018 Sounds of Australia.

The move will make it easier for Apple Music users from around the world to find and enjoy Aussie music.

Reeperbahn festival’s director made the announcement after another hugely successful year for Australian artists in Hamburg.

"We believe it’s time the NSW state government recognised musicians, their teams and the industry they work in as legitimate businesses, significant earners, and real trailblazers in their fields globally."

Applications are now open to follow in the footsteps of acts like Courtney Barnett, DMA’S, Flume, Nick Murphy, Peking Duk and Vance Joy, who played their first international showcases through Sounds Australia.

“We have one of the strongest most vibrant indie sectors in the world."

Sounds Australia is backing Aussie artists at Classical:NEXT, The Great Escape festival, and more.

SOUNDS AUSTRALIA's partnership with SXSW has been turned up to 11 this year with the debut of Australia House.

Carmen Pepper of The Money War offers advice for local bands looking to break the US market with a SXSW showcase and airtime on US radio.

Fun Fact: Before triple j, Dom Alessio was Arts & Assistant Editor at Seventh Street Media's street press and online platform, The Brag.