MusicACT in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Non-profit organisation

MusicACT

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Address: 30 Elouera Street, Braddon Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.musicact.com.au

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25.01.2022 Our next event is MusicChats - Social Media & Digital Marketing w/ BLSTR. We have Paige X Cho from BLSTR coming down to deliver a talk on this important topic. Get your free tickets here:

25.01.2022 Thanks to The RiotACT for speaking with our president Dave Caffery about the Act Governments 'Inaction plan'.

25.01.2022 The good folk over at Support Act are organising some mental health first aid training, commencing mid Feb. A very important topic that we encourage our network to look into. You can reserve a free spot for the training here: https://events.humanitix.com/support-act-mental-health-firs

25.01.2022 Hey all, next Sunday we are hosting Music Chats - How to make a record !! We have an amazing panel lined up and lucky to have the space at Smith's Alternative to gather and check in with each other. Sunday Sep 27 @ 3:30. Suss the event and pass it on to your buds! Have a great weekend.

25.01.2022 Part 4 - Silence! Another report on CBR Music policy. Head over to our website to see the full video https://www.musicact.com.au/ Music lovers - watch and share the video to send the ACT Government a message that we don’t want a silent city. ... Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister Shane Rattenbury MLA Mick Gentleman MLA Gordon Ramsay MLA ACT Government

25.01.2022 MusicACT had a great night of live music and celebration at our Xmas party at Blackbird.Canberra with artists and supporters including special guest and new Minister for the Arts, Tara Cheyne MLA. Andrew Mooney

24.01.2022 MusicACT is accepting applications for an energetic and lateral person who is an emerging or established communications/design specialist. This is a project and outcome focussed opportunity to drive a brand refresh of MusicACT’s acclaimed professional development program. POSITION DESCRIPTION HERE: https://drive.google.com//1V5RKqvpoGrQICSxqzAom42Zde/view

24.01.2022 We are closing in on our final programs for the year! Next Tuesday we have Kickstart - Grant writing from 6pm Gang Gang Cafe. Then next Sunday is our last MusicChats - Music Management w Jane Slingo. Suss the events or head to https://www.musicact.com.au/ for details and free tickets.

23.01.2022 We've just announced our final events for the year. Tue Nov 24th we are hosting a Kickstart - Grant writing workshop at the lovely Gang Gang Cafe. There are several grant rounds open and opening soon, so come find out the best ways to write your application. Sun Nov 29 we are also having our final MusicChats - Music Management w Jane Slingo ! This will be a great opportunity to get a clear understanding of Music Management from an industry expert! Come celebrate with us.

21.01.2022 Opportunity alert! What is a breakthrough point? How do artists get there? How do you measure success? MusicACT is delighted to welcome Shannen Egan, Founder/ Artist Manager / Music Industry Professional at Turning Agency to answer these questions and more! Spaces are strictly limited, reserve your ticket today.... https://events.humanitix.com/kickstart-101-breaking-through

21.01.2022 artsACT's $5,000 to $50,000 funding is a fantastic opportunity for focussed contemporary musicians to take their music practice to the next level. MusicACT Director wants to hear from and support ACT musicians seeking to apply. First check out the link below and then call Daniel on 0407 289 604 or email [email protected].

21.01.2022 THIS SUNDAY is International Make Music Day CBR. We have some huge prizes for everyone who registers to be apart of the event, tell your mates. head to www.musicact.com.au A huge thanks to Better Music DW Music The Bec Taylor School of Music Fretvision Music Tuition Amberly Studios & Kay Ansah for supporting the event.

20.01.2022 Tomorrow at 3:30 we are hosting a Music Chat Smith's Alternative. We have a boss panel and they will be discussing how to make a record. Secure the last tickets below https://events.humanitix.com/music-chats-how-to-make-an-alb

20.01.2022 Thanks to 106 for the article around Internatinoal Make Music Day CBR. Register now if you haven't. www.musicact.com.au

20.01.2022 There is an excellent video with Tax advice for musicians put together by our friends at MusicNSW. Check it out below.

20.01.2022 DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK is the first edition of ON MY MIND - a free online workshop series brought to you by Support Act exploring the ins and outs of mental health and wellbeing for musicians, crew and other workers in the Aussie music industry. Click the link below to find out more.

18.01.2022 A recap of the amazing time we had on June 21 for International Make Music Day. A HUGE thanks to everyone who participated and celebrated the live music culture here in Canberra and surrounding regions.

17.01.2022 Funding for ArtsACT's $5000-$50,000 is open and its a great opportunity for contemporary musicians to take their practise to the next level. MusicACT Director wants to hear from and support ACT musicians seeking to apply. First check out the link below and then call Daniel on 0407 289 604 or email [email protected].

17.01.2022 Check out the video below from our friends at @MusicCouncilofAustralia The video celebrates the way some organisations are supporting music industry workers.

17.01.2022 We are ONE WEEK away from International Make Music Day CBR. Register Now!!! www.musicact.com.au

16.01.2022 See below from The RiotACT regarding the funding scheme for Live Music Venues.

16.01.2022 Our friends at Tailored accounting are running a workshop next Friday (24th) @ 2pm. Its around Individual tax and explaining work from home expenses for Covid. They are kindly offering our MusicACT followers this for free. Enter the Promo Code PC2020 for a 100% discount. Check the link below

15.01.2022 The Board of Support Act is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably experienced people to be considered for appointment to the Board of Directors. Support Act is Australia’s only charity delivering crisis relief services to artists, crew and music workers as a result of ill health, injury, a mental health problem, or some other crisis that impacts on their ability to work in music. We do this in 2 ways. First, via our Crisis Relief Service, which provides short term funding for essential services. The second, is our Wellbeing Helpline. A free, confidential 24/7 phone counselling service.

15.01.2022 See below for info on AMEX Music backers funding. 2020 has been a tough year and the road to recovery looks different for everyone. But remember, MUSIC IS WHAT UNITES US. From the venue owners to the performers on stage. From hit songs to the writers behind them and the listeners hitting play. If the music stops then everything stops. So don’t stop.

14.01.2022 Our friends at APRA AMCOS have just released new a new fund for ‘Creative Recovery’. Apply for up to $1000, read the link below for details.

13.01.2022 Register now for the second instalment of 'On My Mind' Support Act's free online workshop series - exploring the ins and outs of mental health and wellbeing for musicians, crew and other workers in the Australian music industry.

12.01.2022 Come join us TONIGHT for a Kickstart about Grant Writing, this will provide lots of helpful information around how to access and write a proper grant application. 6pm @ Gang Gang Cafe, Downer shops Free tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/kickstart-grant-writing

11.01.2022 Do your part to stamp out this behaviour in our industry. #dontbethatguy

11.01.2022 Are you, or do you know, a young person who would like some sound advice? Girls Rock! Canberra are launching a new program in December! Tune Up! is an online mentorship or advice session for young people of marginalised gender identities including women, gender-diverse folk and trans-men (aged 15-20 years). ... Girls Rock! Canberra will pair you with a mentor who has experience in the area that you are interested in learning more about. We will organise for you to have a one-hour chat session with them via Zoom (or a phone call) to talk through the things that you want to know about. This is an opportunity for emerging musicians and young people to connect with successful members of the music community and learn from their experiences. Applications are open until midnight, Tuesday the 17th of November. Apply here: https://docs.google.com//1GmJ6K4BCzrFByISZCrDzvf/viewform

11.01.2022 We want to say a huge thanks to everyone for making International Make Music Day an epic time. Please share and tag any other photo's/videos you have from the day, see a few below! Prize winners will be announced later today over on the Make Music Day CBR page!

11.01.2022 Tonight at 5pm we will unveil the first of our satire videos on the ACT government’s (in)action plan. Here’s a teaser:

09.01.2022 Monday 24 Aug, 3:30pm - 5:00pm Live Music Australia Grants Information Session for Live Music Venues. The Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN), Music Victoria and the Australian Government Office for the Arts will outline the guidelines and offer tips on applying for the new Live Music Australia program (https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-su/live-music-australia). The first year of funding is aimed at preparing live music venues to become operational following the ...impacts of COVID19 on the industry. The focus of the program is on small to medium venues that support high quality original Australian live music that is professionally staged. Register via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_VbHGN9_lSeiL_4hhErIzLQ See more

07.01.2022 Grab a free ticket to secure a spot at our MusicChat this Sunday @ 2pm to discuss The future of Live Music in Canberra.

06.01.2022 Here we go, our last events for 2020. Tuesday Nov 24th we have a Kickstart - Grant writing to be held at Gang Gang Cafe. We will have representatives from ArtsAct speaking about grants as well as successful grant writer Ruth O'Brien. Sunday Nov 29 is MusicChats - Music Management w Jane Slingo and it will be our last event for the year. We are doing this at the beautiful aMBUSH Gallery at ANU above teddy pickers. ... Head to the events to grab a free ticket or head to our website www.musicact.com.au

06.01.2022 Legend KLP has announced the launch of Ricochet MATES. 'Female and non-binary artists, songwriters or producers, at any stage of their career, are encouraged to apply to take part in two online mentoring sessions, plus a mentoring session with KLP, as well as one publicity and media training session with award-winning publicist Anna Fitzgerald.' Applications for Ricochet MATES are open now via the Ricochet website: www.thisisricochet.com and close Sunday, 31st August. The mentoring sessions to take place during September 2020.

05.01.2022 American Express launches relief fund, see link below for more details on how to apply.

04.01.2022 The Cherish II Fund is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption experienced by the First Nations arts and cultural sector and community. The Cherish II Fund has been informed by the First Nations Roundtables and the sector discussions and consultations in which the themes have focused on the sector priorities and needs through the COVID-19 pandemic.

03.01.2022 Musos can now be paid through clubs' community contributions from gambling revenue. We’re not stoked about where the money comes from, but any assistance to musicians is appreciated right now, thanks, Gordon Ramsay MLA Musicians are welcome to hit up local clubs for gigs.

03.01.2022 Two days left! time to introduce out next guest, the incredible Ruth O'Brien! only a handful of spaces left, get your tickets now https://events.humanitix.com/state-of-the-territory _______________________ Ruth is a passionate & creative Canberra local. Entering her professional career as a singer and songwriter, Ruth has gone on to form a multi-faceted arts career, lending her skills and voice (musical, spoken and written) to many creative initiatives and projects ac...ross the ACT. In 2018, Ruth released her debut EP, Invaluable, and is currently working on her next one, Songs for Abby. Ruth has been in the Canberra arts scene and is passionate about seeing it grow and thrive. In the past, she has worked for Accessible Arts, Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Women with Disabilities ACT, Canberra Music Tuition and Music for Canberra and Into Tomorrow. Ruth has performed as an actor and musician with Rebus Theatre, has spoken on numerous panel discussions related to the arts and disability, and has collaborated with some of Canberra's leading music and theatre makers. Ruth has also taught singing privately and run group singing workshops. Currently, Ruth’s main focus is on building Mary Violet Creative. Ruth believes in the huge value of the arts and how they benefit each and every human being on the planet. Mary Violet Creative is a creative business founded to support other creative businesses. Mary Violet Creative hosts workshops and events (currently online only), and provides up-to-date information and support for artists with the business and administrative sides of their work through coaching and providing arts admin outsourcing services. As a creative freelancer, and also writes the monthly Locality column for BMA Magazine. Ruth is a member of The Childers Group: An Independent Arts Forum and is on the Board for the National Live Music Awards. During COVID-19, she started a newsletter for the Canberra music industry called Upbeat, which provides fortnightly information about grants, competitions and opportunities to people in the music industry in, and around, the ACT. See more

03.01.2022 A little less conversation, a little more action please. After 12 years and endless reports, our city’s stifling noise restrictions remain and hotels are being approved. COVID-19 has only worsened the situation for local live music. It’s time the ACT Government acts, not produce reports. Music lovers - watch and share the video to send the ACT Government a message that we don’t want a silent city. All the videos can also be found at musicact.com.au Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister Shane Rattenbury MLA Mick Gentleman MLA Gordon Ramsay MLA @AACT Government

03.01.2022 Make Music Day wants to hear from you! If you organised or participated in a Make Music Day event/activity this year, fill out the following survey which will provide valuable information for future planning and programming.

02.01.2022 AYA YVES Citizen Kay Hope Wilkins... Kirklandd Witchskull See more

01.01.2022 Surprise Giveaway! Our friends at Yours & Owls have supplied us with two tickets to Odette's upcoming show at Kambri on the 12th of June! Pick up your free ticket for State of the Territory to enter the draw for x2 tickets, the winner will be announced at State of the Territory this Sunday at Kambri's aMBUSH Gallery https://events.humanitix.com/state-of-the-territory

01.01.2022 We have just had our AGM and reflected on the last year of achievements. We thank you all for contributing, supporting and being a part of Canberra's Music future. A few highlights for us: - International Make Music Day, hundreds of musicians playing around the CBR region and thousands in community engagement. - 28 professional development activities to over 600 people... - Supported local musicians in gaining $70k worth of grant funding - Got commitment from the ACT government for an 'Entertainment Action Plan' (still waiting on action) Stay tuned for more over the next year!

01.01.2022 Live entertainment in Canberra has never been closer to extinction than it is right now. Continuous venue closures and noise restrictions are seriously endangering our cities creative & cultural future. Our government's covid recovery plan has to support artists, venues and the night time economy. We need action NOW from the Entertainment Action Plan. Music lovers - watch and share the video to send the ACT Government a message that we don’t want a silent city. All the videos can also be found at musicact.com.au. Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister @aACT Government Shane Rattenbury MLA Gordon Ramsay MLA Mick Gentleman MLA

01.01.2022 We are one of the last cities in the country to be acting on the protection of live music, and now more than ever we need action that protects and supports this industry. A silent city can’t be Canberra’s future. Music lovers - watch and share the video to send the ACT Government a message that we don’t want a silent city. All the videos can also be found at musicact.com.au. Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister Shane Rattenbury MLA ACT Government Mick Gentleman MLA Gordon Ramsay MLA