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Australia Council grants, January 2020
by Australian Music Centre
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced the results of its recent round of funding, with grants secured by the AMC-represented artists Mary Finsterer, Jeremy Rose, Matthew Sheens, Adam Simmons and Yitzhak Yedid...
Music Ecosystems Conference: Auckland, NZ (24-25 April 2020): call for proposals
by Australian Music Centre
Proposals for papers/presentations are invited for the Music Ecosystems Conference to take place in Auckland, New Zealand, as part of the ISCM World New Music Days Festival on 24-25 April. Proposals should be submitted via the festival website by Friday 7 February 2020.
Season's greetings from the Australian Music Centre
by Australian Music Centre
The staff and the Board of the AMC would like to wish our friends, customers, valued supporters and our large music community a very happy festive season. We also want to thank all our loyal members and generous donors who have supported the Centre over this very busy year.
The AMC will be closed for a few additional days, closing at lunchtime on Tuesday 24 December, reopening on Monday 6 January 2020 at 10am.
Gender Equity and Diversity in Opera Summit - summary of discussions
by Australian Music Centre
On 2 December 2019, the AMC, together with the Australia Council for the Arts and APRA AMCOS, convened a summit focusing on gender equity and diversity in opera. The list of participants for this initial summit included composers, singers, producers, and administrators representing a wide range of expertise and organisations. This article explains the background of the summit and summarises the discussions of the day and includes a final statement drafting the next steps towards addressing the issues identified and a positive change.
Register now for Jazzahead and Classical:NEXT 2020
by Australian Music Centre
Registrations are now open for two important industry events in Europe in April and May. Jazzahead will take place in Bremen on 23-26 April 2020, while Classical:NEXT will be held at Rotterdam on 18-21 May 2020 (note the recent change of dates).
SOUNDS AUSTRALIA and the AMC will be providing a platform to support Australian delegates at both events. Before registering, please get in touch with Glenn Dickie at SOUNDS AUSTRALIA or John Davis at the Australian Music Centre to obtain the code to register at a reduced rate under the umbrella of the Australian stand.
AMC's Christmas hours
by Australian Music Centre
AMC will be closed for Christmas holidays from 1pm on 24 December, reopening at 10am on 6 January 2020.