new chair of sa music industry council
The Music Industry Council (MIC) for South Australia has a new Chair in 2016, with the appointment of APRA AMCOS’ Matt Swayne (pictured). Swayne is the South Australia Writer Services Representative and State Office Manager for the licensing and royalty...
hilltop hoods initiative offers $10k
These fine chaps want to give you money. How does $10,000 toward releasing an album or EP sound? The Hilltop Hoods Initiative offers an up-and-coming Australian hip hop or soul artist a grant to help fund the manufacture, marketing and distribution of a release of...
new fund offers total pool of $100k
In recognition of the limited opportunities for art music composers to have their works performed, APRA AMCOS has initiated the Art Music Fund. Australian and New Zealand composers are now invited to apply for a grant from a total pool of AUD$100,000. The funding is...
apra’s meet the locals studio session
The month of March starts with an information evening for APRA AMCOS members in Adelaide, “Meet the Locals.” Tuesday the 1st March sees an expert panel of SA’s music industry professionals come together at the Grace Emily Hotel from 6pm-8pm to give...
vote in apra song of year
It’s win-win when you vote for the APRA Song of the Year. Not only do you get to give some love to your favourite tune (and songwriter), but you have a chance to win a Gibson guitar, plus a double pass to the 2016 APRA Music Awards in Sydney in April 2016!...
apra amcos emily burrows award announced
The SA branch of APRA AMCOS is known for hosting an excellent, down to earth Xmas / end of year celebration. A highlight is always the announcement of the Emily Burrows Award winner, and the 2015 recipient was revealed last night at the Grace Emily Hotel event. The...
apra pdas now open
APRA AMCOS’ Professional Development Awards (PDAs) 2015 are now taking applications, and the winners will be in illustrious company, joining the ranks of former winners including Gotye, Abbe May, Husky Gawenda, and more. The PDAs provide some serious...
music industry appeals for cross-portfolio funding
“Live music sells more tickets than all the sporting events combined.” There’s a statement that should get some attention! Some of the biggest organisations in the Australian music business – AMIN, APRA AMCOS, Music Australia, AIR & AAM...
apra amcos deadline now 31 july
If you’re a member of APRA AMCOS, they’ve been collecting live performance royalties for you! Time to claim them for the past financial year. To get your royalties earned between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015, you need to submit your details of shows &...
free music workshops in mt gambier
Want to work in the music biz? Music SA is taking things on the road and partnering with Country Arts SA to deliver some FREE workshops for passionate young people 18+. From 10am-4pm Saturday 13 June and 10am-12pm on Sunday 14 June in Mt Gambier, we will be presenting...
apra amcos free industry meeting
APRA AMCOS has teamed up with local music industry organisations to bring you an event you can’t miss – especially if you’re a new APRA AMCOS member trying to find your feet in the local music scene. Want to know exactly what APRA AMCOS does, how...
garden sessions – free in bandstand
Everyone loves The Garden of Unearthly Delights, yes? Here’s another reason why: The Garden Sessions return every Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm at the Bandstand, with FREE live music by homegrown talent. Brought to you by APRA AMCOS, Arts SA, and The Garden, in the...