2019 BIGSOUND Bursary Winners Revealed
Meet the five emerging Queensland artists and music industry practitioners set to take on BIGSOUND 2019, thanks to QMusic’s donor community, The Saints.
APRA AMCOS have announced the return of the biennial APRA Professional Development Awards, a career boosting initiative which has helped further the musical success stories of Gotye, Fanny Lumsden, screen composer Caitlin Yeo, Morgan Evans, Ainslie Wills, Nick Drabble, Ngaiire, Briggs and many more.
Held every two years, the APRA Professional Development Awards aim to create serious opportunities for emerging songwriters and composers. In 2019, the awards prize pool continues to grow, offering nine individual winners $15,000 each to propel their career, plus Audio-Technica M50x Studio Headphones Limited Edition Red and an ‘Aon Wallet’ insurance package including Public Liability, Equipment and Personal Accident cover valued at $3,000 over 3 years.
Applications are now open to emerging songwriters and composers across the following categories:
- Popular Contemporary (three awards are given in this category which covers pop, rock, blues, folk, hip hop and R&B)
- Country
- Jazz
- Art Music
- Dance/Electronic
- Film and Television
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
The APRA Professional Development Awards judging panel for 2019 includes Katie Wighton & Georgia Mooney (All Our Exes Live in Texas), Jenny Morris, Lior, Brooke McClymont, Dom Alessio (Sounds Australia), Jeremy Rose, Iain Grandage, Cat Hope, Caitlin Yeo, Jay Stewart, Leah Flanagan, Coco Eke (Bad Apples), Dan Zilber (Future Classic), and many more.
Applications for the Professional Development Awards close on Thursday 27 June, 2019.
For more information and to apply, click below.
2 Weeks Til BIGSOUND!
Rainbow Pass holders will get more bang for their buck than ever at BIGSOUND 2019, including a record market, parties and even more live music. Check out all the new events your festival wristband will give you access to at #BIGSOUND19!
Industry Connect Bubble @ BIGSOUND
For the first time at BIGSOUND 2019 the Industry Connect Bubble will give new and emerging artists and aspiring industry workers an opportunity to chat one on one with publicists, managers and artists. Register now!
2019 4ZZZ Radiothon
The carnival is coming to town for 4ZZZ Radiothon! From Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 18th, subscribing to 4ZZZ will land you in the running to win some amazing prizes, including a Musicians Prize of 4 x BIGSOUND Purple Passes!
Music Industry Jobs
Want a sweet gig in the music industry? Stay up to date with the latest positions available across Queensland!
The Seed Fund 2020
The Seed Fund Future Makers Workshop is back for 2020, offering a chance for artists and managers to examine the mechanics of their operation. Up to 30 positions available with transport, accommodation and meals provided. Applications close 15 Sept.