MusicNSW

We're excited to be working alongside our friends at MusicNSW to deliver a landmark research project for Sound NSW. Access and inclusion in live music for young people is critically important to the health of our industry, and for the strength of our local communities. We'll be delivering detailed analysis and a best practice guide to tackle some of the barriers that prevent young people from accessing live music in NSW. MusicNSW are holding a series of roundtables to hear from musicians, producers, venues, programmers and young people across New South Wales throughout September. If you'd like to learn more about the research, head to https://lnkd.in/gpCsm5iB

MusicNSW is excited to be bringing together some of the best in the biz for Sound Advice events happening in Western Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong. Across 3 nights in September, local artists and industry will have the opportunity to hear from: 🌟 BARKAA, Malyangapa Barkindji woman, hailed as ‘the new matriarch of Australian rap’ 🌟 Comedian, writer, and broadcaster Gen Fricker  🌟 Manager, entrepreneur and event producer Rice Xu  🌟 Founder of 92Communities Danii Mariner 🌟 MFPR's Matt Jordan 🌟 ARIA Award-winning artist Montaigne 🌟 Artist manager, label owner & festival curator Si Jay Gould 🌟 Booking agent Katie Rynne 🌟 Journalist Olivia Goeldner 🌟 Good Intent MD Rob Carroll 🌟 Body Type's Annabel Blackman 🌟 Curator and festival programmer Harrison Hall 🌟 Founder Kaylene Milner (WAH-WAH) Our Coordinators - Maeve Grant, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich and Cody Munro Moore will also be at the events in Newcastle, Western Sydney and Wollongong respectively.  Register now or share with your contacts: https://lnkd.in/eBp9iDwX

📣 Applications for the inaugural MusicNSW Board Observership Program are open until 2 August. This is an opportunity for artists and industry workers to gain experience in not-for-profit governance, organisational strategy and leadership. Observers will attend MusicNSW board meetings over a 12-month period and be mentored by board members. If you know of someone in your network, please encourage them to apply. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/ghJXqzYA Learn about our board members at https://lnkd.in/gGFegTiF 📷 Georgia Jane Griffiths

We are thrilled to welcome Ricky Simandjuntak, Kelly Hellmrich, Maeve Grant and Cody Munro Moore to the MusicNSW team. Ricky Simandjuntak joins us as Program Manager. Ricky is most widely known as the former artist manager of Western Sydney’s ONEFOUR. He has also worked with Sampa the Great and The Kid Laroi and is widely respected across the industry. As a senior member of the team, Ricky will lead development of our programs and resources to support artist development and industry career pathways. Ricky will also oversee our three new Coordinators based in Western Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, respectively: Kelly Hellmrich (Camp Cope, Bad Apples Music), Maeve Grant (Gumnut Artists) and Cody Munro Moore (Stranded Recording Studio, Dinosaur City Records, Illawarra Folk Festival). “Growing from an existing team of Regional Coordinators, these new appointments will see MusicNSW further embed our statewide presence with boots on the ground in Newcastle, Wollongong and Western Sydney for the first time in our history. We’ve seen the impact that locally-based coordinators can have on music communities and I have no doubt that the collective knowledge, passion and experience of our incoming team members will be invaluable as they work closely to support artist and industry development in a direct and nuanced way.” “I am thrilled also to welcome Ricky Simandjuntak to the team as Program Manager. Ricky will lead these new team members and drive program delivery across our organisation. Ricky brings an immense wealth of experience from his work as an artist manager and brand strategist and will be a huge asset as we continue to strive towards a thriving contemporary music sector in NSW.” - MusicNSW Managing Director Joe Muller This expansion is supported by Sound NSW.

WANT TO TOUR REGIONAL NSW? 📣 We're looking for tour-ready bands based in regional NSW to hit the road later this year. There's FIVE TOURS you can apply for and selected artists will get: 🔹 To perform at up to three regional venues or festivals 🔹 Tailored support to build your touring skills  🔹 Financial support for artist fees and social marketing Don’t miss out! Find out more and apply now through the link below by 31 July 🤞 https://lnkd.in/gc2DSXqt 🎵 Track: "Go Again" by Mayfair Lane (participants in 2023 Sister Cities Regional Touring Program) #RegionalTouring #MusicNSW #NSWMusic #Touring

📣 MusicNSW is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Rhoda Roberts AO, Mardi Caught, Beau Neilson and Michael Hutchings, each bringing significant industry experience and expertise to the state body for contemporary music. MusicNSW would also like to acknowledge and celebrate the immense contributions of Emily Nicol and Kathryn Holloway, who have concluded their six-year tenures as board members. "We are thrilled to welcome Rhoda, Mardi, Beau and Michael to the MusicNSW board. Each of these individuals brings an incredible wealth of experience and a unique perspective that will be invaluable as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead in the music industry. Their expertise will be instrumental in our mission to drive the advancement of a thriving NSW music industry that is creative, innovative, resilient, diverse and internationally competitive.” “I also take this opportunity to extend my thanks on behalf of the board and MusicNSW team to Emily and Kathryn. Your contributions have been critical to shaping the support that MusicNSW has been able to provide local artists and industry and we will carry that legacy into the future.” - MusicNSW Chairperson Julian Knowles 🔗 Find out more about our team here: https://lnkd.in/gGFegTiF

📣 JOB OPEN: 1 week left to apply for our new Northern Rivers & North West Coordinator role 🎶 Be part of our team that supports artists and industry across NSW. Apply by 1 July - https://lnkd.in/gYGtGSay ⏰ #MusicNSW #JobOpportunity

🎶 Work with us: Coordinator, Northern Rivers and North West NSW If you're a local music industry pro, we want to hear from you! 📅 Apply by 5.00pm AEST, Monday, 24 June 2024 🔗 For more info and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gYGtGSay #MusicNSW #JobOpening #MusicIndustry

📣 Registrations have just opened for our Sound Advice: First Nations EPK Masterclasses. First Nations artists booking shows or releasing new music are invited to join to learn how to create an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) and use it to promote themselves to venue bookers, festival curators and media. Do you know someone who might be interested? We'd love for you to share this with them. We're offering in-person masterclasses in Sydney and Dubbo, along with an online option accessible from anywhere in NSW. All are free of charge. Facilitated by Travis De Vries (Awesome Black). 📅 EPK Masterclass - Online 19 June, 6pm - 7:30pm 📅 EPK Masterclass - Dubbo (Wiradjuri) 26 June, 1pm - 4pm Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo 📅 EPK Masterclass - Sydney (Gadigal) 3 July, 1pm - 4pm MusicNSW HQ, 119 Bathurst St, Sydney Find out more and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/gJ-kkTvi

📣 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES : Less than a week left to apply for these roles in Western Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle 🎶 Be part of our team that supports artists and industry across NSW. Apply by 7 June via the link below ⏰ https://lnkd.in/eqyR4jnZ #MusicNSW #ProgramManager #JobOpportunity