Q Music still have some opportunities for interested Tele-researchers to become part of the development of Queensland’s largest music industry and touring resource VROOM – Venue Resource Of Original Music. Tele-researchers will receive full training and will be responsible for contacting venues across Queensland, researching and entering gathered information. Remuneration will be made available to suitable volunteers and high achieving Tele-researchers will be further rewarded with additional bonuses!

The last week of the workshop series is about Labels and Distrobution (digital and physical) with speakers Graham Ashton from Dew Process, Craig Spann from Sugar Rush Records, Pete Collins from Mere Noise Records/Vegas Kings and Sarah Hamilton from Musicadium. Catch the last panel sessions at the Troubadour Tues 18th November (6-8pm), Barry Jones Auditorium Ipswich wed 19th November (6-8pm) and Ellways at Underwood sat 22nd November (2-4pm) To register email roxy@qmusic.com.au or call 3257 0013 to ensure you have a seat.

Queensland artists are being given a rare opportunity to perform at one of the United Kingdom 's biggest music festivals, The Great Escape 2009. Considered Europe 's leading new music festival, The Great Escape 2008 will be staged in Brighton (UK) from May 14-16 and feature 200 bands across 25 venues. Applications open next Tuesday 18 th November 2008.   

If you're dreaming of having your own creative business, ready to get started, or looking to expand your business, the Creative Business Toolbox is a great information resource, ready to take you to the next stage. The Creative Business Toolbox is a joint initiative of Arts Queensland and the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry. Visit: Creative Business Toolbox

Entries for the 2009 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDAs) are due by Monday 1 December 2008. Eight emerging Australian songwriters and composers will win cash and prizes to the value of $16,000. The Awards also offer, travel and recognition to music writers in the early stages of their careers.