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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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
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
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 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!
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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ARTS QUEENSLAND’S 2012 SONG SUMMIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Arts Queensland’s 2012 Song Summit Scholarships will enable10 talented Queensland-based songwriters to receive $1000towards the costs of attending the 2012 APRA Song Summit in Sydney from 26 – 28 May 2012. All applications will be assessed in terms of how well applicants address the assessment criteria (see Guidelines). Applicants will be notified of the funding ..
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 100 SONGS IN 100 HOURS!
After last year’s success, Queensland University of Technology’s Independent Music Project (IMP), in conjunction with Sounds Like Brisbane, MGM, Music Sales, 4ZZZ, QMusic and Arts QLD, is again looking for approx 70 of Brisbane’s best indie bands andsongwriters to record 100 songs in 100 hours! The project will focus local, national and international attention on Brisbane’s ..
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BILLY THORPE SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications for the fifth annual Billy Thorpe Scholarship are now open. Established by Arts Queensland in 2007 to honour the late, great Australian musician Billy Thorpe, this year’s $10,000 scholarship is now open to emerging bands as well as solo artists. Arts Queensland’s annual Billy Thorpe Scholarship provides a range of support for an emerging ..
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WARWICK WINTERFEST 2012 – ALL-AGES GIG
LAN Entertainment proudly presents The Warwick Winter Festival, an ALL-AGES GIG featuring 7 great bands from Brisbane & Gold Coast. This drug & alcohol-free youth event will be held at the Warwick Town Hall on June 15th, 2012. It’ll be a night you will not want to miss!!!! Doors open at 5:00pm but I advise everyone to get ..
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