Industry

With election day rapidly approaching, The Music has rounded up the pledges of political parties for the Australian music industry.

“LULAY represents exactly why we created this program—an undeniable talent ready to take the next step, but lacking the access so many take for granted.”

“There is a disconnect between Australians’ strong support for Australian artists and actual attendance at Australian acts,” related Creative Australia’s Belinda Balhatchet.

A new report from Green Music Australia suggests that extreme weather has changed punters' behaviour so much that festivals are in danger of collapsing.

“I’m really excited to join ARIA and PPCA, given the important role they play in supporting Australian music,” Esmore said.

"I want whoever wins to fund the living sh*t out of music education in this country. That’s it. That’s my ask."

Ninth Life Records aims to be “a bastion for emo, sad punk, and grunge leaning sounds.”

Perth's iconic, not-for-profit radio station is "extremely chuffed and extremely flabbergasted by the win."

“By building evidence-based research, we can better understand the skills and the gaps that exist," said VMDO General Manager Kirsty Rivers.

“When it comes to making career moves, my philosophy is simple: surround yourself with good people and great music,” says Rachel Kelly.

Ahead of this year's APRA Awards, we spoke to three of the Emerging Songwriter Of The Year nominees – Miss Kaninna, Emily Wurramara, and Jem Cassar-Daley – about the most important thing they've learned about songwriting.