UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat, 26/05/2012 - 09:00

APRA/AMCOS's Song Summit is a three day creative, business development and networking expo designed to provide songwriters with educational...

Fri, 04/05/2012 - 17:00

MusicACT is seeking expressions of interest from highly motivated individuals with an interest in music to:

1. undertake research and...

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 19:00

Due to the enormous amount of rain the ACT and NSW has received in the last few days, and will continue to receive over the weekend, the Corinbank...

News and Events

19/04/12

MusicACT is now part of the Australian Music Industry Network, or AMIN, which exists to bring together and represent its members, the state and territory music industry associations, and by doing so create a strong network that provides a national platform for:

- the representation of; and
- the delivery of projects for the benefit of

the contemporary music industry in Australia.

For more info head to www.amin.org.au.

19/04/12

MusicACT is seeking expressions of interest from highly motivated individuals with an interest in music to:

1. undertake research and develop a website guide to all public buildings in the ACT suitable for use as live music venues
2. develop a guide for business and community organisation wishing to stage live music, including providing advice on legislative and regulatory requirements, reducing the impact of noise levels on the surrounding neughbourhood, and connecting with promotional networks
3. Integrate the guides on the MusicACT website using the outcomes of the initial research and compilation activities (in liaison with Web Developers)

As part of the project you would be representing and promoting MusicACT as the peak body for the ACT music industry.

The successful applicant will have outstanding research and analysis skills and presentation, and a deep understanding of live music performance and music venues, and excellent communication skills. An ABN, current drivers licence and motor vehicle are also essential as the role with require travel to all venues around the ACT.

Is is expected the project will take about four weeks.

Interested applicants must submit no more than a two page CV and statement of why you are interested in the role by no later than COB Friday May 4 2012.

Email application to pete@musicact.com.au . For any enquiries please phone Peter Bayliss on 0418 458 457.

15/03/12

Australian and international artists have the rare chance to perform in front of some of the most influential figures in the international music industry at BIGSOUND Live 2012.

Taking place on the nights of the 12th and 13th of September BIGSOUND Live is the two-night music festival that puts artists in front of the local, national and international music industry delegates attending the BIGSOUND Music Industry Conference held from September 12-14.
 
In 2012 BIGSOUND Live is expanding to showcase 100 acts over 10 venues.
In addition to having access to hundreds of influential music industry figures BIGSOUND Live showcasing artists are provided the opportunity for excellent media exposure with the event being covered by national and international media outlets.
 
With previous year’s festival line-ups featuring the likes of Boy and Bear, The Jezabels, Children Collide, DZ Deathrays, Ball Park Music, Cloud Control, Emma Louise, The Getaway Plan and Lanie Lane it’s easy to see why BIGSOUND Live is the place to be for breaking artists.
 
Applications are now open exclusively through the BIGSOUND website and close May 4th. See full details and apply online at www.bigsound.org.au.
 
"BIGSOUND 2011 was actually one of the best nights and gigs of my life. I had such a great time that I think I said ‘that was the best gig I've ever done’ right after I came offstage. It was a completely packed-out venue and the vibe was just incredible!"
- Lanie Lane, Showcasing Artist 2011 (AUS)
 

 

01/03/12

MusicACT's first Professional Development Workshop - Social Media & Music - facilitated by digital strategist Corey Denis was a brilliant evening of invaluable insights into the music industry and the best way to promote and sell your music in today's global online community.

Here is a Twitter comment from MusicACT member and local muso James Fahy:

"Thanks so much to for a night of the most excellently thought-out and inspiring information. Going into tomorrow energised."

Stay tuned to the website for info on more MusicACT Professional Development Workshops, and become a member for significantly discounted entry to all MusicACT events!

29/09/11

Live music is worth more than $1.2 billion to the Australian economy, according to a new study.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-19/live-music-injects-1billion-into-e...