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Why Join Q Music?
Q Music in a non-profit organization that relies on your membership to help fund the many measures we are taking to realise the potential of the Queensland Music Industry.
As we move towards being 100% funded by our members, we improve our ability to be driven by your needs and maintain Q Music's relevence to the Qld Music Industry.
While your membership fees are used in part to benefit the wider industry, they also give you access to a raft of high-powered, members-only benefits that can help you build your career in the music industry.
If you want more info on any of our member benefits, please check the relevant 'services' section of the website.
So, what do you get for your membership fees?
Broadcast - Music Industry News
Become a Q Music member and you will receive an unlimited subscription to eBroadcast – Q Music’s regular Music Industry email news service.
BIG SOUND - Annual Music Industry Conference
Q Music members receive discounted and priority ticketing for Queensland’s biggest music industry conference, BIG SOUND – produced annually by Q Music.
BIG SOUND 2008 – will be staged in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley from September 10 - 12 this year.
More than just a conference targeting the Queensland industry, BIG SOUND has grown into a truly national industry summit that will this year feature a packed program of seminars, discussions, forums, workshops and networking opportunities.
And once again, BIG SOUND will attract some of the biggest names in the national and international music scene – all heading to Brisbane to share their knowledge and expertise with the local industry.
BIG SOUND Artist Showcase Program
Q Music members also benefit from discounted Artist Showcase application fees.
Keep your eye on www.bigsound.org.au for more details.
Q Song – In its inaugural year (2006), Q Song rewarded our finest artists through the largest state-wide hunt for Queensland’s best songs ever staged, with winners sharing in a $25,000 pool of cash and prizes. In total 866 songs were submitted in 15 categories . In 2007, over 1500 songs were entered cementing Q Song's position as a major event on the Queensland music calendar. Again, in 2008, Q Music members will receive discounted rates for submitting entries. Check out www.qsong.com.au for more information.
Discounted Services
2008 will seen Q Music launch a string of new services designed to help you build your music industry career.
And, if you become a Q Music member, you are able to take advantage of the services listed below at a discounted rate – while some services (like the Grant Writing Service) are available only to members.
The discounted services on offer are:
Music Action Plan (MAPs)
Among the most crucial services is Q Music’s Music Action Plan (MAP), a personalised music career support service. Through the MAP program, Q Music works with you to develop a personally tailored plan for your career.
This is done by arranging for a highly-experienced music industry professional to peruse your personal details, meet with you to discuss them further, and put together a plan to develop your career with you.
At the conclusion of the MAP you have a list of short-term goals and actions which may include information on resources, contacts, support mechanisms and funding appropriate to you and your specific goals.
Any person of any age, background, musical preference or experience level can register to do a MAP. What’s more, there are a range of MAPs available for both individual and groups and you can chose from a “standard” or “advanced” MAP, depending on how detailed you would like your career plan to get.
Q Music members receive discounts on all MAP sessions.
To find out more, click here.
Grant Assistance Service (GAS)
This service is exclusive to Q Music members.
Grant Assistance Service (GAS) is designed to offer advice and assistance to individuals, groups, organisations or businesses applying for grants.
In this case, Q Music does not actually write the grant applications. Rather, GAS sessions are designed to make it easier for anyone in the music industry to complete their applications and successfully win small grants themselves. A GAS session features a one-hour, face-to-face consultation, with a follow-up phone consultation.
To find out more, please email info@qmusic.com.au with “Grant Services” in the subject line.
GWS - Grant Writing Service
Q Music’s Grant Writing Service (GWS) is designed to help members tap into the many and varied grant-based funding options available from all tiers of government.
As part of GWS, Q Music directly contracts from a team of experienced grant writers that we engage to seek out potential funding sources. Once your grant concept is assessed as feasible, the GWS team will then write your grant application for you, and help source the all-important source material you need. While success is not guaranteed, Q Music uses grant writers with an excellent, long-standing record of success.
To find out more, please email info@qmusic.com.au with “Grant Services” in the subject line.
The Reading Rack - Q Music’s Music Knowledge Library
Q Music members are given exclusive access to borrow books from our ever-growing library.
Over the past decade, Q Music has collected an impressive library of books, periodicals, videos and other resources relevant to the music industry.
The library is located in Q Music’s Fortitude Valley offices, and is the first step in building your music industry knowledge. But remember, you must be a Q Music member to borrow.
To find out more, just click here here.
Members Discount Scheme
Q Music members received impressive discounts at more than 20 retail outlets across the state.
Ranging from recording studios to accommodation, the discount scheme helps you where it counts – the hip pocket. Simply click here for a rundown on the current discount providers.
Free Legal and Accounting Advice
Q Music has a strong, affiliate relationship with the Arts Law Centre of Queensland which provides free legal and accounting advice for Q Music members.
The one-hour consultations are conducted in person or by telephone for regional members and those unable to attend.
Q Music members are eligible for unlimited free consultations each year.
Workshops, Seminars, Forums and Training
Q Music has become respected around the state for its commitment to staging regular events aimed at developing the skills and experience of the Queensland music industry.
And Q Music members qualify for free or discounted entry to any workshop, seminar, forum or training session staged by Q Music. Keep your eye on this website for any upcoming events in your region.
Advocacy
Q Music is the peak body for the Queensland Music Industry. An important part of that role is advocacy - speaking out and lobbying government and private sector organisations to protect, promote and advance the collective interests of Queensland Music Industry stakeholders.
Q Music takes a particular interest in supporting and representing its members on issues that directly effect them. What’s more, becoming a Q Music member ensures we represent a wider range of industry stakeholders.
Q Music is well experienced and placed to argue in favour of the causes, ideas and policies of partners in order to secure ongoing services and support for music development programs in any region across the state.
In addition to that, Q Music has played a pivotal role in national and state issues that directly impact on the development and ongoing sustainability of the music industry.
To date, Q Music has taken a key advocacy role on a range of issues, including moves to protect Queensland’s live music scene. Over the past few years, Q Music has lobbied to all levels of government the need for venues to be allowed to continue operating effectively despite the encroaching influence of residential development in key areas like Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Q Music has advanced a better legislative environment for the live music sector and noise abatement issues for venues.
Got any other membership questions?
Email info@qmusic.com.au or phone (07) 3257 0013. |
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