Jen Cloher has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the field of music management by being awarded the Lighthouse award for 2013.
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In a groundbreaking new partnership, Pozible now offers musicians the option to have their crowdfunded albums, singles (physical and digital) and/or merchandise orders fulfilled by MGM’s retail subsidiary, Waterfront Records.
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Beginning this month, SoundExchange will provide monthly royalties to artists, labels and rights owners signed up to receive electronic payments.
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The Roadshows will be covering important proposed changes and new initiatives that may affect royalties, as well as a variety of other topics including the licensing of digital music services in Australia and Asia
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With 11 Australian albums reaching number 1 on the Aria charts, a figure not surpassed since 2004, the nominees reflect an impressive year for the local music industry.
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Winning in 4 categories overall, international rising star Flumemade his mark on the evening picking up key awards for his critically acclaimed self titled debut album, which was acknowledged by the industry as the Best Independent Album and the Best Independent Dance/Electronica Album.
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The Age and Music Victoria join forces this year in a new partnership to celebrate the state’s musical riches in an all-Victorian awards evening, and to induct singer, songwriter, producer, author and soul queen Renée Geyer into The Age Music Victoria Hall of Fame.
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Qantas today announced Elizabeth Rose as the winner of the Music category in the 2013 Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA 365), which recognises outstanding young Australian artists.
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Tickets are on sale now, for Melbourne’s own contemporary music conference Face The Music 2013 held over two days at Arts Centre Melbourne November 15th and 16th.
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RELEASE, the dynamic new five stage program designed to assist independent label owners from Australia and New Zealand grow their businesses, is now calling for applications. Independent label owners from both sides of the Tasman are encouraged to apply.
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The AAM has announced its signature artist manager mentor program is now open for applications, with support from APRA AMCOS.
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If you have ever wondered how APRA and AMCOS collect and distributes your songwriters' performance royalties and income streams?
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Be it a quiet backyard acoustic performance or an extravaganza on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, Pozible wants to see your music event funded and brought to life! Event coordinators, venues, musicians and anyone who’s ever thought of throwing their own music show, big or small, are invited to crowdfund an event as a part of the Pozible Gigs project.
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The Qantas Spirit of Youth Award is a competition that offers musicians aged 30 and under the chance to accelerate their creative careers with a ticket to anywhere.
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Australia’s biggest festival of tomorrow’s hottest artists has unveiled another 80 artists joining its lineup for 2013. Presented by Oztix, BIGSOUND’s Live program takes over Fortitude Valley over 2 nights and 12 stages this year, September 11-12, with performances from some of the world’s most exciting new acts
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With a total prize pool of over $100,000, plus a finalist exhibition at Federation Square, the Melbourne Prize for Music 2013 and Awards is one of the most valuable music prizes in Australia.
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MusicNSW, through support received by Arts NSW, has just announced Round 2 of the 2013 Quick Response Grant program to support artists and artist managers in developing export opportunities whilst attending Australian industry conferences, trade fairs and other career defining opportunities in 2013. They recently opened up funding for showcasing bands and managers to get to Bigsound.
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Minister for School Education, Early Childhood & Youth and much-loved Australian rock legend Peter Garrett will give the keynote address at the inaugural event for TILT (Tomorrow’s Ideas Leading Today), an initiative of The Australian Institute of Music bringing together some of Australia’s brightest minds in entertainment to discuss the future of the industry in the face of rapidly changing technology.
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The Jimmy Little Managers Fund will include a mentor program, membership to the AAM for ongoing support, resources and advice as well as a travel fund and regional workshops, with the ambition to invest in and empower more Indigenous operators in the industry.
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