Sounds Australia

triple j's iconic One Night Stand is happening in Warrnambool, Victoria in September, and we're so excited to be heading there as well for More Than A One Night Stand. Taking place from September 12 - 14 at The Lighthouse Theatre, it's a series of free bespoke industry-training programs, panel sessions, songwriting workshops and an industry forum held in the lead up to the highly anticipated (and sold-out) One Night Stand. Made possible by Music Australia, More Than A One Night Stand brings together music service organisations from across the country, including the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) Australia, AIR (Australian Independent Record Labels Association), APRA AMCOS, CrewCare, Kennell & Co., Live Music Office, Music Australia, Music Victoria, The Push, Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) - and us!, For more information, and to register for the sessions, visit Music Victoria's website: https://lnkd.in/e6zCb3Ra

We’re heading to AIR Indie-Con in Adelaide this week, and if you’re going too, you’ll be able to see our own Glenn Dickie taking to the stage for a couple of panels. First up, on Friday August 2 at 10:30am, Glenny will be moderating the panel Creating Content - How To Get Seen & Heard, asking questions to Dona Inthaxoum (Meta), Josh Pyke, Reggie Ba-Pe (AWZA) and Sarah Hamilton (Golden Hour). Then later that day, at 3:45pm, check out G’s debating skills as he takes part in the Music Industry Debate which will close out this year’s conference. For more information, visit the AIR (Australian Independent Record Labels Association) website: https://lnkd.in/eJFVJzdV

After much consultation with the sector, Sounds Australia is excited to announce the launch of a large-scale initiative at Amsterdam Dance Event (October 15 – 20, 2024), one of the most significant gatherings in the world for electronic music and its industry.   A pop-up activation over October 16 and 17, Australia House (ADE) will highlight the talent and global careers of our local dance and electronic community. Over two packed days, Sounds Australia will be facilitating meetings, networking events and press-focused activity, ensuring the pavilion serves as the prime destination to celebrate and connect with Australia’s dance and electronic cohort in market for ADE.   Ranked the third biggest EDM market in the world as determined by Spotify followers, Dance is one of Australia’s most thriving music exports right now, with local artists featuring prominently on festival and club lineups, winning high-profile awards and selling out huge global tours. Capitalising on this burgeoning time for the industry, Sounds Australia is leaning in and looking forward to strengthening pathways between Australia and the rest of the world.   In order for us to best curate activities within Australia House at ADE, please let us know if you are planning to be in Amsterdam during ADE by visiting our website and filling in a short survey.

Classical:NEXT is back! After a year off, the renowned event - which is a global meeting point for the classical and art music community - returns from May 13-17, in its brand new home of Berlin, Germany. Sounds Australia, in partnership with the Australian Music Centre, will lead a delegation of Australian artists, practitioners and industry professionals to Classical:NEXT. We are thrilled that Xani will be showcasing, Louise Devenish will pitch her project Alluvial Gold, and multiple Australians will feature on panels. Visit our website below to find out more about the Australian presence at Classical:NEXT 2024. Sounds Australia's activity at the conference is supported by Music Australia, APRA AMCOS, ARIA - Australian Recording Industry Association, PPCA, Create NSW and the SA Government.

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage NYC and Sounds Australia are thrilled to present the return of THE AUSSIE BBQ SummerStage to Central Park, New York City on Saturday 15 June, in partnership with the American Australian Association. It's set to be a huge summer party, and we are so excited to announce that Jebediah, Last Dinosaurs, Northeast Party House, Sheppard, Sycco and Thelma Plum will be performing as part of this year's show. This is your chance to discover your next favourite Australian act with this unmissable lineup of iconic talent, all for free, from 4pm. What began 20 years ago in a carpark out the back of Emo's in Austin, Texas has grown to become recognised globally as the place to discover the next generation of Australian talent. From Brighton to Bangalore, Singapore to SXSW, THE AUSSIE BBQ has been held in venues all around the world, and in June it will once again take place in New York's Central Park. Australia's legendary national radio station Triple J - ABC will be joining in on the action too, capturing interviews with the artists, chatting to the crowd, and taking stories of the day back home. So write it in your diaries, add it to your iCal - however you do it, don't forget to save the date, and we'll see you in New York City in June. THE AUSSIE BBQ SummerStage is presented by Captial One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, in partnership with Sounds Australia and the American Australian Association, and supported by Music Australia (Creative Australia), APRA AMCOS, ARIA - Australian Recording Industry Association, PPCA, Create NSW and the SA Government. https://lnkd.in/gtcqkJ-p

We're so excited to announce our showcases at The Great Escape Festival 2024. In partnership with Tourism Australia and the Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom, we're presenting two Australia Sounds Like showcases in Brighton, UK next month: Thursday May 14 at Komedia and Saturday May 16 on Brighton Beach. This year, 24 Australian artists will head to The Great Escape Festival to showcase to music industry from around the world. To find out more about the Australians who'll be performing, as well as the information on our showcases, visit our website below. We'll thrilled that Triple J - ABC will be joining us in Brighton, interviewing artists and capturing the vibe for everyone back home. Sounds Australia's activity at The Great Escape Festival 2024 is supported by Music Australia (Creative Australia), APRA AMCOS, ARIA - Australian Recording Industry Association, PPCA, Create NSW and the SA Government.

The third round of the Music Australia International Conference Contribution for managers is now open. Presented by the Association of Artist Managers, in partnership with Sounds Australia, the MAICC offers funding specifically for managers to attend music conferences outside of Australia. Contributions of up to AU$5000 will be awarded to selected professional artist managers who have worked in the Australian music industry for a minimum of 2 years. Funding will help cover essential costs associated with their attendance and international activity at their chosen event, such as travel expenses, accommodation and event registration costs. Applications are now open for conferences taking place between July 1 and December 30, 2024. For more information, and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gyccVMum

In celebration of jazzahead! this week Philippa Allan, the Founding Director of Real Arts, has curated a playlist of fantastic Australian jazz music. Take a listen to it on Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify or YouTube and maybe you'll discover something brand new that you love.

AIR is pleased to announce the funding recipients for Round 1 of the Music Australia International Conference Contribution – Independent Labels and Distributors program! The 20 Label representatives selected will be heading to conferences such as The Great Escape, Indie Week, Music Matters, Music Biz, IMS Ibiza, Secretly Summit and CMA Fest. Alexandra Prudames (GAGA DIGITAL) * Andrew Irvine (GYROstream) *Cam Price (XELON ENTERTAINMENT)* Chad Gillard (Future Classic) * Christine Webby (Chugg Music) * Daniel Baker (LIBERATION MUSIC) * David Faiman (ODESSA MAMA RECORDS) * Eli Chamravi (Wild Thing Records) * Guy Blackman (Chapter Music)* Huw Nolan (Good Manners Music) * Jai Sparks (HELLO GARDENER) * Joe Alexander (Music in Exile) * Johann Ponniah (I OH YOU) * Kate Lawrence (UNIFIED Music Group) * Lorrae McKenna (Our Golden Friend) * Luke Jamieson (Global League Pty Ltd) * Ryan Wilson (Onelove Music Group) * Stephen Green (SGC Media) * Stu Harvey (Cooking Vinyl Australia) * Tim Prescott (Double Drummer Music) We wish them all the best and cannot wait to hear about their experiences. Huge thanks to Music Australia for funding this program and to our program partners, Sounds Australia. https://lnkd.in/gx8sHu2N

We’re going back to jazzahead! Next week, from April 11 - 13, the international jazz community will travel to Bremen, Germany for jazzahead!, the largest jazz event of its kind in the world. Sounds Australia, in partnership with the Australian Music Centre, will once again be leading a delegation of Australian jazz musicians, practitioners and industry professionals to jazzahead. If you’re interested in connecting and collaborating with Australians, come find us at Booth 6A44. Visit our website to learn more about the delegation attending jazzahead! 2024. Sounds Australia’s activity at jazzahead! is supported by Music Australia/Creative Australia, APRA AMCOS, ARIA - Australian Recording Industry Association, PPCA, Create NSW and SA Government.