April 5 2013

Posted by on Feb 18, 2013 in the catagory Rockhampton News

Take the spotlight, sing like never before and rock on with Rockhampton Regional Council’s premier youth music event – RockFest 2013. Rockhampton Regional Council is calling for original solo musicians and bands to apply for this year’s premier youth music event in April. The musicians will take a support role for this year’s headline act, ..
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RADF Funding for arts projects

Posted by on Jul 10, 2012 in the catagory Rockhampton News

2012 Funding available for arts projects If you are an artist or a member of an art or community group, you should consider applying for a grant from the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Applications to RADF funding round 1 close on Monday 6 August 2012 and Rockhampton Regional Council is offering potential applicants in ..
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Rockhampton Press Kit Development Workshop July 28 2012

Rockhampton Press Kit Development Workshop July 28 2012

Posted by on Jun 28, 2012 in the catagory NEWS, Rockhampton News

Avenue Rockhampton has identified the demand for a press kit development workshop to be delivered for local bands. Avenue will be hosting QMusic for a one day workshop on Saturday July 28 2013 from 10.00am – 5.00pm at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre Up to ten local bands / soloists, aged between 18 and 30 ..
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Little BIGSOUND

Little BIGSOUND

With the world’s music elite descending on Brisbane for this year’s BIGSOUND in September, QMusic has teamed up with Youth Music Industries (YMI) to create the second annual Little BIGSOUND, a one-day forum for young people 14-25 looking to break into the music industry. The first lineup of speakers was announced today for the September ..
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ROCKHAMPTON A-VENUE FORUM – all welcome

ROCKHAMPTON A-VENUE FORUM – all welcome

Posted by on Jun 5, 2012 in the catagory Rockhampton News

Forum for emerging and professional musicians and music industry workers in Rocky! Young local musicians are encouraged to attend the A-Venue monthly catch up forum, to be held on Wednesday 13 June at the Rockhampton Regional Library. A-Venue is a youth music program delivered by Rockhampton Regional Council and Arts Queensland. It aims to give ..
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Wanna play the SONIC BIDS stage at BIGSOUND?

Wanna play the SONIC BIDS stage at BIGSOUND?

Sonicbids will be hosting a stage at BIGSOUND, and 5 artists will be selected to perform on the Sonicbids stage with 1 lucky artist selected to receive travel assistance and a showcase slot at the prestigious CMJ Music Marthon in New York. This is a free opportunity, so even if you have already submitted to ..
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A-VENUE BAND SHOWCASE AT BIGSOUND LIVE

A-VENUE BAND SHOWCASE AT BIGSOUND LIVE

  BIGSOUND in Brisbane this September. QMusic and A-Venue have allocated a special session for 5 bands from the A-Venue program – one band from each of the five participating regional areas! Applications are open now, and close on midnight, Monday 4th June 2012. Head straight to the  showcase application form!

UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION – DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED

UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION – DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED

The Unsigned Only Music Competition is designed for artists not signed to a major record label. The goal is to find an outstanding, talented performer: a band, singer, or solo artist; a newcomer or veteran, raw or polished; a gem needing to be discovered! Unsigned Only is looking for the total package. And now, due ..
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INDIGENOUS LIGHTHOUSE GRANTS NOW OPEN

INDIGENOUS LIGHTHOUSE GRANTS NOW OPEN

Indigenous Lighthouse Grants are funded by the Department of Education and Training in collaboration with Arts Queensland. These grants encourage innovation in arts, training and education programs in Queensland for children and young people.  Applications close on 13 April 2012 with announcements in July 2012. For further information go to: http://deta.qld.gov.au/indigenous/scholarships.html - please note you will need ..
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FROM YOUR BEDROOM TO BEYOND!

FROM YOUR BEDROOM TO BEYOND!

Entries are now open for the 2012 Red Bull Bedroom Jam Australia. Young unsigned musicians of Australia: gather your original compositions, a video camera or smart phone and get yourself seen and heard. Red Bull Bedroom Jam returns in 2012 ready to scour the nation in search of the next big thing. With the competition notorious ..
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