Tune Up: Industry Connect
Registrations are now open for QMusic’s free professional development series INDUSTRY CONNECT, set to begin in April, in partnership with venues and councils in Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Cairns.
4ZZZ's IndigiBriz, Souljah Sistars and Music Industry Inside Out present Songbird Sistars, a song competition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
4ZZZ are amplifying the musical accomplishments of Aboriginal women to celebrate the NAIDOC 2018 theme ‘Because of Her, We Can’ with a song competition open to all Murri women in Meanjin. If that’s you or someone you know, check out the entry details below and submit your track to go in the running for a bunch of awesome prizes.
To enter, send your track as an MP3 or a downloadable link along with a little bit about who you are and what your track is about to souljahsistars@gmail.com by 30 June.
Prize Packs
Major winner: An annual Music Industry Inside Out subscription giving you access to music industry resources, advice and networking opportunities to help build your career PLUS a Musgrave Park Family Fun Day NAIDOC performance slot
Runner up: 4ZZZ Musician Subscription which includes 2 weeks on air promotion for any upcoming gig or release PLUS a slot on 4ZZZ's live music program Right Here Right Now during NAIDOC week
All entrants: receive airplay and a shoutout on 4ZZZ as well as option for contact details to be shared among all announcers for interview opportunities
Key Dates
Entires Close: 30 June. Songs to be judged by a panel of 4ZZZ broadcasters and Music Coordinators
Winner Announced: Saturday 7 July on Souljah Sistars
Musgrave Park Family Fun Day: performance winner slot on Friday,13 July
Right Here Right Now: performance winner slot on Tuesday, 10 July
BIG SKY GIRLS Album
The young voices of regional Queensland are about to be unleashed with the release of the very first BIG SKY GIRLS album.
Hookups
Hookups are an opportunity to interact and network with fellow artists and industry from across your city, mingle with your peers and enjoy some food on us! PLUS we're giving you the chance to win a mentoring session with Gold Coast producer Paces. All you need to do is RSVP and attend Industry Connect Hookups at the Gold Coast, Sunny Coast, Ipswich or Brisbane.
Small Business Week Grants Program
Apply now for up to $5K funding support to host an event that creates an educational and/or collaborative community experience as part of Queensland Small Business Week. Applications close 3 March.
EQUALIZE
Looking to hone your studio skills? EQUALIZE is designed for female and non-binary APRA AMCOS members who are keen to further build their technical skills and industry knowledge to become a producer for screen, electronic/pop or recording full bands. Apply before 26 Feb!
Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition
Calling ALL songwriters! Songwriters worldwide are invited to enter the 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition to go into the running for a career-changing A$50,000 first place cash prize, courtesy of APRA AMCOS, Alberts and BMG.