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BluesFest to appear at live music hearing

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The festival director of Byron Bay’s BluesFest will today appear before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts as it continues its public hearings for its inquiry into the Australian live music industry. The hearing will host a roundtable with ongoing festivals ranging from small community events to large self-sustaining multi-day … Continued

Live music inquiry–risk and insurance hearing

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing tomorrow for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry, focussing on insurance in the sector. Since March 2024 the Committee has been investigating the current state-of-play within the Australian live music environment. The … Continued

Calling young North Queensland music students

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Applications NOW OPEN for the prestigious 2024 Theodore Kuchar Scholarship   Calling young North Queensland music students – applications are NOW open for the prestigious Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s 2024 Theodore Kuchar Scholarship for Excellence in Music.   Delivered in partnership with the Townsville City Council, the Scholarship awards a Year 10 student with … Continued

2024 Australian Women in Awards Recipients Announced

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Amid one of the toughest years on record for the live music industry, the 2024 Australian Women in Music Awards, hosted by Yumi Stynes with Sarah McLeod, paid tribute to leaders, legends and luminaries at an inspiring awards ceremony and concert held in Meanjin/Brisbane tonight (Wednesday 2 October).  Over 450 music industry leaders, artists and … Continued

MEDIA ALERT – Australian Women in Music Conference, First Nations Women’s Music Program + Awards Ceremony & Concert – 1 & 2 October

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In just over a week, Australian music industry leaders and legends will descend on Meanjin/Brisbane for the fifth annual Australian Women in Music Awards. With 19 AWMA recipients to be announced, two extraordinary matriarchs inducted to the AWMA Honour Roll, and spectacular performances by Sarah Blasko, Kasey Chambers, Mo’Ju, Nina Korbe, Sarah McLeod, Katie Noonan … Continued

Andy Penkow to debut new song for Save the Koala Day

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19 September 2024 BRISBANE, QLD Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) ambassador and country music star Andy Penkow will next Thursday debut his new song “Heavy on Me” in a special intimate concert at the Australian Koala Foundation’s headquarters in Brisbane. In honour of Save the Koala Day, Penkow will play an exclusive 40-minute set for a … Continued

Regal Theatre to Host Emotive Performance Commemorating Remembrance

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Discover an immersive and captivating musical performance at the Regal Theatre in Kensington Park, Adelaide, South Australia. In commemoration of Remembrance, Suellen Cusack, Australia’s leading crossover artist, and distinguished baritone Nathan Lay from Opera Australia will present a stirring showcase of their exceptional musical prowess. Suellen Cusack & Nathan Lay’s family history intertwines with the … Continued

Split Works Asian Music Takeover Captivates Audiences at both BIGSOUND 2024 and Concrete & Grass: Outpost Brisbane

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Industry Leaders Hail MEMI, 1300, Lur:, and WUTU as Breakout Stars  September 2024, Brisbane, Australia — Split Works’ Asian Music Takeover at BIGSOUND 2024 and the Concrete & Grass: Outpost Brisbane event at The Tivoli delivered two epic nights, showcasing rising stars from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Malaysia. The events drew praise from industry … Continued