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Media Release: Strengthening the music industry’s core: Music Australia invests over $2 million into contemporary music sector organisations

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Music Australia has announced the recipients of its inaugural Core Contribution Fund, designed to support the core operations of Australian organisations providing services to the contemporary music industry.   The investment will support 17 organisations to strengthen core operations and staffing, administrative and running costs, and professional skills development for artists and arts workers. It … Continued

ARIA-nominated virtuosic violinist, composer and vocalist Véronique Serret announces February concert – feat. William Barton as special guest

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ARIA-nominated virtuosic violinist, composer and vocalist Véronique Serret announces February concerts in NSW, QLD and WA: feat. William Barton as special guest   She plays a six-string electric violin like a boss, has a haunting voice for the ages, is an orchestral  concertmaster with the swagger of a Mauritian gypsy, and in May last year … Continued

It’s a Game Changing Line in the North Queensland Sand: Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program

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A Game Changer: Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program   After a record-breaking 2024, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) in Townsville-Gurambilbarra has secured over half a million dollars in funding from The Ian Potter Foundation in what is a game-changing line in the (North Queensland) sand for … Continued

Koala ambassador Andy Penkow gets ready to rock in Moree

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6 December 2024 [Moree, NSW] – Australian country music star and Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) ambassador Andy Penkow is set to light up northern NSW this New Year’s Eve when he brings his live show to the Moree Services Club. Known for his soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics and electric live performances, Andy is set to … Continued

Koala ambassador Andy Penkow gets ready to rock in Moree

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6 December 2024 [Moree, NSW] – Australian country music star and Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) ambassador Andy Penkow is set to light up northern NSW this New Year’s Eve when he brings his live show to the Moree Services Club. Known for his soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics and electric live performances, Andy is set to … Continued

Young Townsville-Gurambilbarra musician on her way to fame after winning the 2024 Theodore Kuchar Scholarship

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Young Townsville-Gurambilbarra musician on her way to fame after winning the 2024 Theodore Kuchar Scholarship Images here   She’s only 16 years old, but already young Townsville-Gurambilbarra musician Gabrielle Penaluna is highly skilled in Clarinet, Piano and Saxophone. The 16-year-old student at The Cathedral School also boasts a Music Scholarship at the school, has taken … Continued

Live music inquiry– events and tickets

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing tomorrow and on Monday for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. On Friday, the Committee will hear from witnesses including Untitled Group, TEG and Oztix. Live Nation is scheduled to give evidence … Continued

ARIA’s Troye Sivan wears half a million diamond watch by Canturi

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Troye Sivan Stuns in Canturi $530,000 Diamond Watch at the ARIAs Red Carpet Sydney, Australia – The ARIA Awards red carpet ignited with glamour tonight as international pop sensation Troye Sivan stepped out wearing a jaw-dropping $530,000 diamond watch, among on other pieces, by acclaimed Australian jewellery designer Stefano Canturi. Paired with a sleek Prada ensemble, … Continued

That’s a music festival SIX!

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  The Australian Festival of Chamber Music announces a record-breaking year, with a direct economic benefit of $3.79 million   The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) in Townsville-Gurambilbarra is one of the world’s best celebrations of chamber music, and record-breaking figures from this year’s 10-day event can reveal that the music performed is more … Continued