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Post date: Tuesday, 2 April 2019 - 9:28amThe Australian government has announced an investment of $30.9 million in the contemporary music sector, which the music industry has described as a “diverse and multi-...Read more -
Post date: Friday, 14 December 2018 - 1:26pmMusic Tasmania and The Falls Festival have just added a bunch of Tasmanian talent to the Marion Bay line-up. On December 29, the Field Stage will be taken over by some...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 7 November 2018 - 9:26amMonique Brumby recently filmed and recorded the song ‘Crossing Over Albion' live for Songs from the Edge (SFTE) at her house in Hobart. Supported by UTAS, SFTE brings...Read more -
Post date: Monday, 1 October 2018 - 9:32amHomebrewed presents Tassie’s finest up-and-coming original acts and runs all fest long from 29-31 December 2018.Read more -
Post date: Monday, 1 October 2018 - 7:56amCheck out the fine print before you apply for Homebrewed... ELIGIBILITY Artists submitting for Homebrewed must present and perform original music. To be eligible to play...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 27 September 2018 - 9:00amSeth Henderson recently filmed and recorded the song ‘Braille' live for Songs from the Edge (SFTE) in Hobart’s infamous late-night haunt, Mobius Lounge Bar. Supported by...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 25 September 2018 - 11:25amMusic Tasmania and EMC are offering members discounted tickets to the ELECTRONIC MUSIC CONFERENCE on November 14-15 in Sydney! EMC PRO 20% Discount Ticket Offer EMC PRO...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 30 August 2018 - 9:54amWe're super excited to announce that GYROstream has an awesome discount to support Tassie musos! GYROstream is an Australian owned music aggregation service catering...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 30 August 2018 - 8:55amMusic Tasmania has once again partnered with Junction Arts Festival to present an Acoustic Picnic on Sunday 9 September from 1-4 pm at the festival hub in Launceston's...Read more -
Post date: Monday, 13 August 2018 - 9:35amEveryone's favourite MUM AND DAD (AKA Yasmin Holm and Orion Hedges) recently invited us into their Moonah home to film and record Chillin ' live for Songs from the Edge...Read more -
Post date: Monday, 13 August 2018 - 9:14amMusic Tasmania has teamed-up with The Rock Challenge to present a series of music industry workshops at Launceston College and Newstead College. Music Futures will...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 2 August 2018 - 9:28amA group of ten Tasmanian musicians are set to take over the iconic Astor Hotel from 3-5 August to write, record, and share music, while receiving industry advice from...Read more -
Post date: Saturday, 28 July 2018 - 10:40amGet up close and personal with the Astor Sessions mentors as they share their insights and experience in the music industry. WHEN: Saturday 4 August, 3:30-5:00 pm WHERE...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 26 June 2018 - 11:04amTassie songwriters, composers, and producers are invited to apply for The Astor Sessions. Tasmania has a thriving music scene and an abundance of creative talent...Read more -
Post date: Monday, 25 June 2018 - 11:33amTassie songwriters, composers, and producers are invited to apply for The Astor Sessions. The Astor Sessions will explore the art of songwriting and the various uses of...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 20 June 2018 - 9:05amTriple J One Night Stand 2018 is headed to St Helens! Peking Duk and Vance Joy will be spearheading the lineup packed with triple j favourites, including the likes of...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 20 June 2018 - 9:02amNominations for the first-ever Australian Women In Music Awards have officially opened, with organisers revealing the categories for this year’s inaugural ceremony. The...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 20 June 2018 - 8:57amAustralian music charity Support Act has officially launched its ‘Wellbeing Helpline’, a service directly catered to assist local musicians and those who work within the...Read more -
Post date: Monday, 21 May 2018 - 12:00amPlease be advised that Music Tasmania's Annual General Meeting will be held Wed 13 June 2018.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 1 May 2018 - 11:53amMusic Tasmania has teamed up with Rock Challenge Tasmania and APRA AMCOS to run three Launceston workshops that feature touring artists and agents. The workshops will...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 24 April 2018 - 5:09pmLearn the basics of DJing Luen Jacobs in this FREE Women in Electronic Music workshop, supported by APRA AMCOS. Luen will teach you the concepts, techniques and...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 17 April 2018 - 8:10amMusic Tasmania in association with the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Kinderling Radio present an afternoon forum with DJ Lorna Clarkson and Hugo Bladel. The forum...Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 8 April 2018 - 11:46amAMIN (Australian Music Industry Network) would like to announce the appointment of new Chair Joel Edmondson (QMusic), Deputy Chair Emily Collins (Music NSW) and...Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 8 April 2018 - 11:43amMusic Tasmania has teamed up with Rock Challenge Tasmania and APRA AMCOS to run three Launceston workshops that will feature touring artists and agents. The workshops...Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 8 April 2018 - 11:35amMusic Cities Convention – the largest and most extensive global gathering on the topic of Music Cities is set to take place in Melbourne from 19-20 April 2018, bringing...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 27 March 2018 - 2:22pmIn 2017 Homebrewed showcased 70 Tasmanian musicians at The Falls Music and Arts Festival.Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 25 February 2018 - 10:01amWe've teamed up with The Rock Challenge to run three Launceston workshops that will feature touring artists and agents. The workshops will provide industry advice from...Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 25 February 2018 - 9:22amTake yourself on a majestic journey with Tassie folk-pop artist, Madelena . The last two years have been full of writing and gigging for Madelena with the release of her...Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 4 February 2018 - 12:25pmWe're super excited to announce the participants in the Coastal Retreat kicking-off next week!Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 30 January 2018 - 9:57amClarence Jazz Ambassador George Washingmachine will lead a masterclass on how to make $$$ from music.Read more -
Post date: Friday, 5 January 2018 - 8:53amMusic Tasmania has teamed up with our good mates Vibestown to present a summer retreat for musicians before Party in the Paddock kicks-off on 8 February. Five musicians...Read more -
Post date: Friday, 5 January 2018 - 8:33amWe're super excited to team-up with Vibestown to present a retreat for musos at Bay of Fires with Ali Barter and Oscar Dawson before this year's Party in the Paddock...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 5 December 2017 - 10:39amMusic Tasmania is looking for fun, enthusiastic, and hard-working folks to volunteer at the Taste of Tasmania to support the delivery of this year's expanded...Read more -
Post date: Saturday, 2 December 2017 - 3:47pmWith over 130 performances from 119 acts spread across the seven days of the festival, we've curated an eclectic line up to keep you coming back for more! Every day will...Read more
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Post date: Friday, 10 November 2017 - 7:05amMILQUEBARTH filmed and recorded F.Fashionistas Mix as part of the Songs from the Edge (SFTE) program.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 9 November 2017 - 11:29amWe are proud to be part of the Taste of Tasmania 2017. It promises to offer visitors a fresh, playful and fun experience.Read more -
Post date: Friday, 13 October 2017 - 9:30amApply now to play Homebrewed at Falls Music & Arts Festival this year.Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 11 October 2017 - 8:59amGame Changers is a series of happenings in Hobart from 3-5 November to develop and celebrate women in music. Electronic producer Alice Ivy was in Hobart to officially...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 11 October 2017 - 8:34amThe National Live Music Awards reveal nominees across, recognising the best musicians, venues, and events all over Australia.Read more -
Post date: Monday, 9 October 2017 - 3:19pmApply now for the Taste of Tasmania’s 2017 Music Festival Program.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 26 September 2017 - 11:19amGame Changer: An event, idea, or procedure that effects a significant shift in the current way of doing or thinking about something” - Oxford Dictionary Game Changers is...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 16 August 2017 - 10:03amEWAH feature in UTAS Songs from the Edge program.Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 30 July 2017 - 12:16pmLocal acts announced to perform at this year's epic BIGSOUND festival.Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 23 July 2017 - 10:39amJunction Arts Festival & Music Tasmania presents a free Acoustic Picnic!Read more -
Post date: Monday, 10 July 2017 - 8:31amThe National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) come to Launceston in 2017.Read more -
Post date: Monday, 10 July 2017 - 8:17amSubmit Performance Reports to APRA AMCOS by 31 July to get paid.Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 28 June 2017 - 4:13pmThe film clip for Emerson Rush was recorded and filmed live by UTAS students.Read more -
Post date: Friday, 16 June 2017 - 4:47pmJoin Music Tasmania for House Party! A chance to connect over beers, bloody marys, a recovery BBQ, and some awesome Tassie music from Emma Anglesey , Peak Body , Violet...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 13 June 2017 - 7:06amLearn more about how to grow your audience and connect with fans.Read more -
Post date: Monday, 12 June 2017 - 10:09amCome and check out the acts at House Party this Sunday.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 1 June 2017 - 2:39pmJoin Music Tasmania for House Party! A chance to connect over beers and bands.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 25 May 2017 - 3:56pmApplications are now open for the Kevin Gleeson Emerging Music Prize.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 25 May 2017 - 1:42pmHappy brings you the inaugural Needle In The Hay (NITH) , a vinyl competition targeting next generation of exciting musical talent across Australia. The intent of the...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 25 May 2017 - 12:01pmThe Kevin Gleeson Emerging Music Prize will reward a Tasmanian musician or band with a gift voucher of $500 to spend at either Barrett's Music Store in Launceston, or...Read more -
Post date: Monday, 15 May 2017 - 12:50pmWanna play Music Tasmania's lunchtime party at BIGSOUND?Read more -
Post date: Saturday, 13 May 2017 - 10:00amComplete the BIGSOUND Application Form for your chance to play our lunchtime party at this year's festival.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 11 May 2017 - 5:02pmMary Shannon selected for residency with Kram.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 27 April 2017 - 12:02pmCheck out your new music industry Board representativesRead more -
Post date: Friday, 7 April 2017 - 1:51pmMusic Industry Inside Out is an online educational resource devoted to helping musicians across the country learn more about the industry. It’s the brainchild of Martine...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 6 April 2017 - 7:47amApply now for your chance to showcase at BIGSOUND in Brisbane.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 6 April 2017 - 7:46amBIGSOUND , the southern hemisphere’s biggest celebration of new music, will take things to the next level in 2017, courtesy of the Levi’s® Music Prize - a $100 000...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 6 April 2017 - 7:34amPPCA has partnered with the Australia Council to offer a series of $15 000 grants, to assist Australian artists with new sound recordings. The successful applicants of...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 30 March 2017 - 11:41amAPPLY NOW for an exclusive mentorship with Kram from Spiderbait.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 28 March 2017 - 2:48pmSick of bunking down on a couch or the floor when you're touring? YHA has teamed up with the crew at Everywhere Roadie to create some Beds for Bands deals around the...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 28 March 2017 - 2:33pmLooking for a career boost? The APRA AMCOS Professional Development Awards are back! This year, a new dance/electronic category has been added, bringing the total number...Read more -
Post date: Friday, 17 March 2017 - 8:15amRespected music industry trainer Rodney Holder from successful business podcast www.musicbusinessfacts.com is hosting a free online music industry summit. This free...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 22 February 2017 - 8:00amThe Australian Cultural Fund (ACF), a premier fundraising platform for Australian artists, is partnering with APRA AMCOS to boost its $100,000 Art Music Fund, so more...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 21 February 2017 - 2:44pmRAF is an Australian Government Ministry for the Arts initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia, which is delivered in partnership with Tasmanian...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 21 February 2017 - 12:02pmWe have teamed up with The Music to present a Tassie Gig Guide.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 21 February 2017 - 8:56amARRA AMCOS has teamed up again with Josh Pyke to award one lucky Australian musician with a $7500 grant to kick-start their career. The Josh Pyke Partnership will also...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 16 February 2017 - 9:12amEmerging Australian hip hop and soul artists are invited to apply for the 2017 Hilltop Hoods Initiative to help further their careers. Offering a grant of $10,000 to...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 18 January 2017 - 8:57amWe're looking for an Industry Development Coordinator to join the team.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 17 January 2017 - 8:18amEntries are now open for the LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 second film competition.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 10 January 2017 - 10:39amThanks to everyone who came to play and support the Homebrewed Stage at Falls Music and Arts Festival . Reece from Slacker Studios was there to capture the magic and...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 13 December 2016 - 11:26amWe are proud to partner with the City of Hobart to celebrate the thriving Tasmanian music community at this year's Taste of Tasmania with the addition of 80+ acts to...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 13 December 2016 - 9:43amAfter the huge success of the Homebrewed stage last year, we're bringing it back!Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 23 November 2016 - 3:34pmWe presented a songwriting retreat with Abbe May , Here's what happend next.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 1 November 2016 - 2:46pmSuccessful applicants for the professional development programme CONTROL: The Business of Music Management, were announced today. Fifteen music managers have been...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 1 November 2016 - 2:33pmTassie nominees for the National Live Music Awards in 2016 have been revealedRead more -
Post date: Wednesday, 5 October 2016 - 9:21amMusic Tasmania and Launceston Airport are thrilled to announce LAUNCH!Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 22 September 2016 - 8:50amCalling for applications from mid-career music managers from Oz and NZRead more -
Post date: Wednesday, 21 September 2016 - 8:41amThe National LIve Music Awards are coming to Tasmania on 29 November 2016.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 13 September 2016 - 9:42amMusic Tasmania members get a massive touring discount through Virgin.Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 4 September 2016 - 1:46pmSongs from the Edge showcases Tasmanian musicians performing live.Read more -
Post date: Saturday, 30 July 2016 - 2:29pmHave your say about the state of play for the Tasmanian music industry.Read more -
Post date: Saturday, 23 July 2016 - 9:55amCheck out this Close Counters track, filmed live as part of Songs from the Edge.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 21 July 2016 - 11:03amArts Tasmania is offering some great opportunities for artists around the state at the beginning of August. There are free grant writing workshops, appointments...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 20 July 2016 - 10:02amMusic Tasmania members have an exclusive discount on two-day PRO passes to the 2016 edition of Asia Pacific’s leading industry electronic music event EMC . Each year,...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 19 July 2016 - 6:34pmCome along to discuss the state of play for the music sector in Tasmania.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 11:03amEntries are now open for FBi Radio's Northern Lights competition in 2016. The independent broadcaster is looking for exciting new Australian talent to champion on an...Read more -
Post date: Saturday, 9 July 2016 - 9:40amIt’s that time of the year again: time to get paid. If you play your own songs live, you’re entitled to share in live performance royalties. But there’s one catch – you...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 21 June 2016 - 10:39amA bunch of dead-set industry legends are holding a FREE music workshopRead more -
Post date: Tuesday, 14 June 2016 - 10:14amWe've partnered with the legends on the Up the Guts tour and our mates at Youth Arts and Recreation Centre to bring you this FREE music workshop. Come along on 22 July...Read more -
Post date: Monday, 6 June 2016 - 10:04amMusic Tasmania is pleased to present the winners of the I LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 second film competitionRead more -
Post date: Thursday, 2 June 2016 - 7:30amSongs from the Edge showcases Tasmanian musicians performing in unusual locations and spaces across the island. Supported by UTAS, this project connects Tasmanian...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 31 May 2016 - 9:44amIf you’re planning to attend Dark Mofo and you’re interested in learning more about the ins and outs of the music business, this one-day crash course is definitely worth...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 26 May 2016 - 10:13amCheck out the winners of Keep One Eye On The Stranger (KOEOTS) 2016Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - 12:02pmMeet Music Tasmania's new Board Executive leadership teamRead more -
Post date: Thursday, 19 May 2016 - 9:58amElectronic Music Conference (EMC) , announced today that it will take place from 28 November - 2 December 2016. The organisers anticipate over 2 000 Australian and...Read more -
Post date: Monday, 16 May 2016 - 3:15pmCelebrating its fifteenth anniversary, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest music industry gathering BIGSOUND has unleashed its first announcement of speakers and buyers...Read more -
Post date: Friday, 29 April 2016 - 2:02pmKeep One Eye on the Stranger is an exclusive songwriting and mentorship program, developed by Festival of Voices and supported by Music Tasmania, that nurtures emerging...Read more -
Post date: Friday, 29 April 2016 - 1:28pmWe announced the 2016/17 Board Members at the AGM last night.Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 27 April 2016 - 7:58pmHear ye, hear ye! Members of Music Tasmania are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting. WHEN: Thursday 28 April, 6 - 7:30pm WHERE: The Waratah Hotel, 272 Murray...Read more -
Post date: Friday, 15 April 2016 - 2:15pmThe TOP TEN finalists of the I LOVE LIVE MUSIC 60 second film competition !Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 13 April 2016 - 1:50pmIntroducing the 2016 Board nominees and how to vote for your representatives.Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 10 April 2016 - 8:45amNorthern musos! Do you want to produce, record or tour your music?Read more -
Post date: Friday, 8 April 2016 - 3:48pmAPRA AMCOS report suggests tax offsets to host live musicRead more -
Post date: Friday, 8 April 2016 - 2:52pmThe following podcasts featuring Terry McBride, Craig Pearce and Dr Chris Stevens, were recorded at the RELEASE Workshop in late 2015 at Hepburn Springs. The RELEASE...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 3 March 2016 - 9:17pmAPRA AMCOS announce a new opportunity for the commissioning and presentation of art music compositions. In recognition of the limited opportunities for art music...Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 3 March 2016 - 9:57amAre you a thinker and doer who's passionate about Tassie music?Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 2 February 2016 - 3:37pmWanna make a 60 second short film about why you love live music?Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 21 January 2016 - 2:46pmAPRA AMCOS, in conjunction with Josh Pyke, is bringing back the Josh Pyke Partnership for 2016, awarding a lucky Australian musician with a $7500 grant to kick-start...Read more -
Post date: Monday, 18 January 2016 - 7:59amCongratulations to George Begbie who recently received the highly regarded Rudy Brandsma award at the Australian Songwriter’s Association (ASA) songwriting competition...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 12 January 2016 - 11:15amThe Festival of Small Halls is coming to a regional town near you!Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 15 December 2015 - 12:15pmThe Thomas Henry Reid Music Foundation, Inc. (THRMF) is a high end recording and mastering studio for women. THRMF provides capacity building opportunities for women who...Read more -
Post date: Sunday, 13 December 2015 - 9:15pmWe're pretty darn pumped about all the great Tassie acts that will be breaking-in the new Homebrewed Stage at this year's Falls Music and Arts Festival . The stage will...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 8 December 2015 - 4:07pmThe Homebrewed stage celebrates Tassie music at this year’s Falls Fest.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 8 December 2015 - 2:45pmAre you a member of Music Tasmania? Did you know you can save hundreds of dollars on selected Virgin Australia airfares, a range of accommodation and hire cars by...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 8 December 2015 - 2:23pmFriends of the late Tasmanian musician Nick Balcombe have set up a grant for aspiring local musicians in his honour. The Nick Balcombe Foundation was formed following...Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 2 December 2015 - 10:44amTriple J Unearthed have crunched the numbers on the huge wealth of amazing unsigned and independent music makers that have been played on air throughout the year to...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 17 November 2015 - 8:23amIf you’re studying an orchestral instrument, love rehearsing and hanging out with friends - then you should audition for the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra.Read more -
Post date: Wednesday, 4 November 2015 - 8:23amGreat news for independent artists and groups - applications are now open for MATCH, Creative Partnerships Australia’s dollar-for-dollar matched crowdfunding program...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 3 November 2015 - 3:45pmLocal music festival Hobart + Music = Yeah! and national advocacy body LISTEN have joined forces to create an unmissable event at Hobart’s Grand Poobah on 21 November...Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 3 November 2015 - 9:54amTasmanian Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival (BOFA) parties hard from 4-8 November in Launceston.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 3 November 2015 - 9:05amOur friends at the Arts Law Centre of Australia have launched Arts Law in Tune , a campaign highlighting legal issues facing musicians and composers in the digital age.Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 - 12:19pmAre you a touring musician? You could be saving $$$$ with our travel deal!Read more -
Post date: Tuesday, 20 October 2015 - 7:45pmMusic Tasmania’s rehearsal studio, The Bunker is available for members to hire.Read more -
Post date: Thursday, 15 October 2015 - 12:56pmCapturing Tassie music one snap at a time.Read more -
Post date: Monday, 16 February 2015 - 6:23pmWelcome to Music Tasmania's new website!Read more
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