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CONTEMPORARY
Music clearly wasn’t in for a smooth ride when it became clear no one wanted to play at President Trump’s inauguration. We survey the story for music so far. Full story
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FUNDING
Our national arts funding body has suffered another blow with a further budget cut to add to those already received. The bad news was quietly released in the latest federal budget update. Full story
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CONTEMPORARY
The program aims to secure the long-term future of Victoria’s live music industry. Open to independent promoters, venue owners, managers. Full story
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CONTEMPORARY
The program is a response to a study that found 25% of Australia’s performing artists have considered or contemplated suicide. Full story
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CLASSICAL
The 2017 iteration of Classical:NEXT, to be held in Rotterdam in May, will judge the world’s most innovative contributors to classical music. Two Australian nominees are Victorian Opera and the new online magazine CutCommon – we briefly profile both. Full story
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CLASSICAL
Soon to be released is a major new book, The Classical Music Industry, from Routledge. Edited by Christopher Dromey and Julia Haferkorn, it addresses management, marketing, audience development, education, policy-making and survival of the classical sector through the digital era. Full story
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Are you a musician or music industry professional travelling around Australia? Book your next tour or conference ticket after joining Music Australia. Our members gain access to Virgin Australia’s discount baggage allowances! We also offer 25% discount on our advertising rates, discounts to industry events, 20% off Ukulele Song School products, 20% off tunes at SongLibrary, and lots more.Sign up today!
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MEMBER NEWS
Yamaha Music Australia has a track record of encouraging children’s development through playing musical instruments, set to continue as they launch a new $100,000 giveaway competition for Australian schools. Full story
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Music: Count Us In offers selected student songwriters a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hone their skills, work with Australia’s best songwriters and have their work performed by over half a million people. 1 week left to get involved. Full story
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Kenneth Lampl has been appointed the new Head of ANU’s School of Music. On staff since 2016 as a lecturer in composition, he says he intends to build the School in the areas of multimedia composition, electronic music and audio engineering. Full story
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A new textbook, The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Music Education, has just appeared and looks to be the first major publication devoted to this field. It is written by an international field of 60 authors, 10 of whom are Australian. Full Story
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The pilot program will involve education of staff and security in nine venues over six to twelve months. Full Story
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The Young Warriors recreational Making Music Live program on the Gold Coast is now open and kicks off from 18 March. Full Story
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 All the latest music opportunities - here and online!
Access our complete suite of Opportunities at your leisure on our website. Your one-stop-shop for all the latest music information: competitions, awards, funding, jobs, conferences, events, workshops, resources and more. View the OPPORTUNITIES section on our website now! And the latest opportunities are below.
To share an Opportunity send us an email.
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Applications closing soon for these Competitions & Awards:
Applications close 15 February
This unique opportunity for young professionals to share their ideas and passion for piano music has been extended due to popular demand. Be quick though, applications close at COB today!
Applications close 19 February
The QUBE Effect is back for 2017, providing online and live promotional opportunities for emerging Brisbane musicians. The competition is open to all genres and groups of all sizes with the majority of members aged 12-25 years.
Applications close 24 February
Entries are open for the 8th annual John Fries Award for early-career artists from Australia and New Zealand, which provides $10,000 in prize money for the winning artist and $1,000 for each award finalist.
Applications close 1 March
The James Morrison Jazz Scholarship is open to solo instrumentalists to further their jazz career The winner will receive $10,000 to assist in the development of their career.
Applications close 31 March
The competition calls for filmmakers and musicians to collaborate on a 60 second film. The top ten finalists will be screened at the internationally accredited St Kilda Film Festival.
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Workshops, Seminars & Programs
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Applications closing soon for these Workshops, Seminars & Programs:
Connect Sydney: Grant Submission Training
24 February. Sydney
Connect Sydney is an initiative by the City of Sydney which aims to build the capacity of community organisations through the provision of free grant writing training.
EOI's close 26 February
Ballarat Cabaret will return from October 5 - 8, 2017 and they are looking for the best of Australian Cabaret!
7 March, Melboourne
This two part panel will delve into the musical history of Victoria’s second biggest city and part two will see APRA AMCOS and Music Victoria offering a unique opportunity to gain insight from the Geelong’s scene’s current creative.
Applications close 31 March
Live Music Professionals is a new program targeting independent promoters and venues. The program aims to help individuals in the Victorian music community build sustainable live music businesses.
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Conferences & Festivals just around the corner:
24-25 February, Sydney
This symposium aims to encourage development of contemporary thought, knowledge and teaching on meter.
1-2 March, Perth
Meeting Place will be co-hosted by PIAF and AAA, the peak national body for arts and disability. It will provide a platform for learning, discussion and debate on issues impacting artists, arts workers and arts leaders with disability and those with an interest in the arts and disability sector.
3-4 March, Mississippi, USA
The festival will include papers, presentations, workshops, panels, lecture recitals, and performances all relating to the subject of music composed, taught and performed by women.
1-2 July, Brisbane
The Rock & Roll Writers Festival celebrates the creative relationship between writing and music. Fans of music and writing get up close and personal with the creators of stories and songs.
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Applications closing soon for these Funding Opportunities:
Applications close 20 February
15 scholarships are now available for young regional artists and cultural workers who wish to pursue professional development opportunities. Scholarships are worth up to $10,000 and include a networking program taking place late next year.
Applications close 22 February, Canada
Open Space is a one-of-a-kind performance-based collaborative training experience for emerging opera professionals that truly challenges the conventions of opera performance, production, and design.
Applications close 27 February 
Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT) is calling for applications from artists and scientists/researchers for the prestigious Synapse Residency program. The residencies are open to Australian artists working in any discipline and/or medium.
Applications close 1 March
The Tasmanian Residencies program supports individual artists, partnerships and collaborations working in any artform to undertake residencies at a variety of locations across Tasmania.
Applications close 6 March
Applications are now open for Blacktown City Council Creative Arts Fund. A total of $40,000 worth of grants will be awarded to local individuals and organisations.
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Applications closing soon for these Jobs & Auditions:
JOBS
Applications close 15 February
This is a part time a position for a Level B Lecturer from scholars with teaching and research strengths in creative music therapy.
Applications close 17 February
2RP - Print Radio NSW is looking for a multi-talented generalist, to coordinate and lead their team.
MusicNT, Bush Bands Bash Program Manager
Applications close 17 February
Music NT is seeking to appoint a Bush Bands Bash Program Manager. This role is responsible for the coordination of MusicNT’s Bush Bands Project. For more information and to request a position description, email manager@musicnt.com.au.
Applications close 17 February
Newtown Entertainment Precinct Association (NEPA) wishes to engage a highly organised and energetic person as Marketing Manager for The Sydney Fringe Festival.
APRA AMCOS, Writer Services Representative
Application closes 20 February
This is a service based role supporting writer members of APRA AMCOS with aspects of their membership and royalty collection.
City Recital Hall, Development Manager
Application closes 20 February
An opportunity exists for a Head of Partnerships and Collaborations to join this team in a long term fixed term contract. You will be contributing to the social, economic and cultural value of the Performing Arts Collection and Australian Music Vault.
AUDITIONS
Application closes 27 March
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) is holding auditions for Principal first Violin and Section Musician First Violin. Auditions for both positions will be held 10 April 2017.
Application closes 26 April
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra is inviting Expressions of Interest from outstanding clarinettists for this appointed position available from mid-late 2017.
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Our favourite upcoming events and performances from our community
17 February, Richmond
Yamaha Music Australia is running a fundraiser with raffles, a silent auction and live music performed by Cookin’ On 3 Burners, The Badloves, Jacobs Run.
Cheating, Lying, Stealing
17 February, Hobart
Mother’s Ruin is a 60 minute theatrical cabaret featuring our own Maeve Marsden, with music originally performed by Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Martha Wainwright, The Popes, The Pretenders and more.
MOST ii – An Experimental Noise Opera
18 – 24 February, Lismore, Brisbane, Marrickville, Wagga Wagga
 Australian rock musician, singer-songwriter and author Dave Graney and The MistLY in concert with special guest Victoria Gaye.
24 – 25 February, Adelaide
Australia’s largest free festival is coming up next month and their recently launched lineup is impressive - Drapht, Emma Louise, Daryl Braithwaite, The Smith Street Band, Archie Roach and Clairy Browne to name a few.
26 February, Melbourne
The 3MBS Mozart Marathon is Australia’s largest classical chamber music event, the annual 3MBS music marathon is a highlight on the Melbourne musical calendar.
Oenosthesia: A Wine and Sound Experience
1 March, Sydney
Experience the fascinating transformations that occur when wine and sound combine at the inaugural Australian presentation of Jo Burzynska’s Oenosthesia, sound and wine project.
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Key Supporters
- The Australian Government through the Dept of Education & Training
- City of Sydney
- APRA AMCOS
- Thomson Geer Lawyers
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