VIC - Women in Music
Scholarship Application
Round 2 closes 23 September
2019 Art Music Awards
Winners
TIPS
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OneMusic
Australia
"I think what needs to be done now is focus on our own talent."
We are proud to announce our newest Ambassador.
Featuring 40 Australian songwriters and composers on the rise, including Ziggy Ramo.
The strategic priorities of the Live Music Office have been finalised following an industry wide consultation and clarity around its future core funding.
Want to get into the music of games? Grab your ticket to High Score 2019 and get to know the players.
Representatives from the live music industry welcomed the recommendations handed down by the NSW Legislative Council Regulation Committee
Meet Bella and make sure you get in touch with her before you head stateside.
Globalisation, the artist's story, fandom, and the relevancy of labels.
Winners have been announced across 11 national categories and eight state categories of the 2019 Art Music Awards
High Score 2019: Composition & Sound Art for Gaming expands to a two-day event. Featuring legendary composers Manami Matsumae and Takahiro Izutani as joint keynote speakers.
The legendary experimental jazz trio will receive the Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music at the 2019 Art Music Awards
Applications open 1 August for the innovative program.
From folk to film composition, the mentees are making music in myriad ways.
In this new blog series Letters to Songwriters Francesca de Valence illuminates the biggest problems in the songwriting process
Singer-songwriter acknowledged for the global streaming success of his chart-topping hit song
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Grant McLennan Fellowship
The finalists announced today celebrate achievements in Australian contemporary classical, jazz and experimental music.
A condensed version of Laura's presentation on DIY best practices.
Born Global: Australian music exports is the first comprehensive report that calculates the value of the Australian music industry as an international export.
As things go when it comes to New York City, our week there in June was a whirlwind.
Last month we lost a cherished member of the APRA AMCOS family, Sue Telfer. Her colleague and friend, Gill Dunn, penned this tribute to Sue.
Apply by 29 July and get your music heard.
The Josh Pyke Partnership is thrilled to announce the winner for 2019 is Melbourne based producer, singer and songwriter Eilish Gilligan.
A new, fitting way to celebrate the diverse and exciting Australian art music community
What does the data-rich online platform mean for songwriters and composers?
Sep
23
VIC - Women in Music Scholarship Application
As part of an on-going commitment to foster greater gender diversity in the production sphere of the music industry, Abbey Road Institute is proud to partner with Studios 301 and APRA AMCOS to offer this award to women wishing to undertake formal education and enter the industry on their own terms.
Sep
23
QLD - Grant McLennan Fellowship
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Grant McLennan Fellowship, jointly funded by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and APRA AMCOS and presented by QMusic.
Sep
25
VIC - Darebin Music Feast Songwriters Award closing
The Darebin Music Feast Songwriters’ Award is an annual songwriting competition that seeks to recognise, showcase and promote the talents of local songwriters
Sep
28
NSW: ZoneOut International Music Festival
The inaugural ZoneOut International Music Festival – combining live, neo-classical tunes with discussions about lifestyle and wellness – will be a one-day affair featuring performances from international and local artists, morning yoga sessions and film screenings.
The line-up includes festival ambassador Luke Howard and pianist Sophie Hutchings (both from Australia), German masked musician Lambert, UK-based cellist Peter Gregson and Dutch indie harpist Remy van Kesteren.
Also performing are Australian electronic producers Anatole and Double Touch, Kenyan singer-songwriter JS Ondara, Irish folk singer Sibeal and Australian pianist Kristian Chong.
Sep
29
Claire Chase presents Composing Women Project
From an exploration of musical memories to a work that draws from the intricate patterns of stuttered speech, MacArthur Fellow and flute virtuoso Claire Chase presents five original pieces from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s Composing Women program.
Join National Sawdust and Claire Chase in a celebration of female composers and see the artist San Francisco Classical Voice calls “one of the world’s foremost performers.”
Sep
30
Toyota Star Maker entries close
Each year Star Maker invites aspiring country music artists to compete for a range of opportunities that will provide a substantial career boost for the winner.
Star Maker is more than just a talent quest - it is a search (through competition) for an individual, aged over 18 years, who has the greatest potential to take advantage of the opportunities offered in the Toyota Star Maker prize package.
Sep
30
The Lyrebird Gift - entries close
The Lyrebird Gift is a one-off gift of $20,000 to a musician or band.
In keeping with our core beliefs, philosophy and approach to all we have done in the past 20 years, the application process to be the recipient of The Lyrebird Gift will be quite straightforward.
Email us at: lyrebirdgift@gmail.com and tell us why, as a musician, you should receive the gift.
Applications close 30th September.
Oct
01
Career Development Grants for Individuals and Groups - grant round closes
If you are an individual artist, arts worker or group of artists, a Career Development Grant can provide support to further develop your skills or improve your capacity to build an enduring career in the arts. Career Development grants are available from $5,000 to $25,000. These grants can support a broad range of activities such as skills and professional development, mentorships, showcases, residencies and other projects directly related to your career development. Supported activities must last no longer than two years from the proposed start date.
Oct
01
Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups - grant round closes
The Arts Projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000. Supported activities must last no longer than three years from the proposed start date.
Only individuals and groups may apply to this category. You must be a practising artist or arts worker and an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
Oct
05
High Score 2019: Composition and Sound Art for Gaming
Create a world of sound at High Score 2019: Composition and Sound Art for Gaming, and delve into the creative process and business of music in games. Presented by APRA AMCOS and Creative Victoria.
Winners have been announced across 11 national categories and eight state categories of the 2019 Art Music Awards
High Score 2019: Composition & Sound Art for Gaming expands to a two-day event. Featuring legendary composers Manami Matsumae and Takahiro Izutani as joint keynote speakers.