PEER-VOTED
APRA SONG OF THE YEAR
2019 Screen Music Awards
Winners announced
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"a sense of the ridiculous...and respect for children's intelligence." Peter Combe, Sibylla Stephen and Emily Who share tips.
Coming to Los Angeles, Nashville and London in 2020.
15 year old Dharawal singer/songwriter Aodhan won this year’s Unearthed High’s Indigenous Initiative...
On 2 December 2019 the Gender Equity and Diversity in Opera Summit was convened by the Australia Council, Australian Music Centre and APRA AMCOS
The Brisbane guitarist, songwriter and producer has been awarded the prestigious $25,000 Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2019
The singer-songwriter and arts manager will lead the office from Darwin. Welcome, Leah!
“A whole-of-government approach to the music industry is the only way that we will fully reflect its cultural, economic and social capacity...
We mourn the loss of Mental As Anything’s Andrew ‘Greedy’ Smith, who died unexpectedly this week.
It is with great sadness that we learn Arthur Baysting has passed away today in Auckland.
Panels, masterclasses, and keynotes. We took notes.
Congrats to the alt-country newcomers! (photo: Morgan Sette)
APRA AMCOS welcomes the NSW Government removal of the lockouts...
We are saddened to hear that much-loved APRA AMCOS member, Martin Armiger, passed away peacefully this week.
RÜFÜS DU SOL nab two noms, plus we deep dive into the all the credits.
"...it reflects the millions of people that connected with a song that’s so personal to me," said Starley.
We honoured the very best in Australian screen composition over the past 12 months.
Upcoming events in Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney
The $100,000 fund is back for the fifth year, open to Australian and New Zealand composers.
What was the best song of the last 12 months? You decide!
APRA AMCOS held two annual general meetings in Sydney today.
"This experience opened my eyes to more collaborative opportunities since screen composers usually work by ourselves."
APRA AMCOS Ambassador Tushar Apte will be joined by Nat Dunn, Demi Louise, Tim Tan and more.
APRA AMCOS Ambssador Ashley Irwin leads our first screen music SongHubs
It's a common roadblock and I Heart Songwriting's Francesca de Valence has advice, direct from our Meet the Local series.
The open mic nights add up, singer-songwriter Toby Mobbs tells us. And the portal for Peformance Reports is now open.
Do you know your neighbouring rights? Don't fret if you don't, Good Neighbour's Susan Cotchin can help explain.
Jake Mason, Ivan Khatchoyan and Lance Ferguson honoured for the Cookin' On 3 Burners global hit
Our popular event series is hitting the wide open road to connect songwriters.
Dec
14
Studios 301 Academy Open Day
A one of a kind practical experience direct from Australia's leading recording studio and engineering team.
Dec
16
NSW: Generations Fellowship applications close
Valued at $100,000, the Generations Fellowship will connect emerging artists in the early stages of their career with established artists supporting intergenerational knowledge and experience within the music industry.
Jan
04
NSW - Hollywood Artist Development program
Coaches will be mentoring attendees on stage presence, performance, song writing development, music business; covering topics that may include music publishing, music distribution to major platforms (Spotify, Apple Music etc), royalty collection and more.
Jan
13
McGregor Summer Music Retreat
This five-day music retreat, hosted in Toowoomba, is built on a framework able to facilitate musicians regardless of their experience with tutors ready to guide you to that next level sound, and inspire you to create, collaborate and connect.
Feb
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.
Jun
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.
Jun
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.
Jun
04
2020 Australian Songwriters Conference
The Australian Songwriters Conference is a professional career development event focusing on the craft and business of song writing, with music creators of all levels and experience welcome.
Sep
01
BIGSOUND 2020
BIGSOUND, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest new live music festival and music conference is returning to Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley Entertainment Precinct from Tuesday 1 – Friday 4 September 2020.
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.
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.