Industry

A round-up of all the recent happenings in the Australian music industry.

"Scouted 2025 will showcase some of the best, brightest and most diverse music talent in the state," said MusicSA CEO Christine Schloithe.

By adding a proposed brewery, the guitar workshop and live music venue seeks to bolster the Sunshine Coast’s night-time dining and live entertainment sectors.

"We’re the first venue in Australia to put a $1 levy on tickets for public liability, because that’s where it’s at," said Sooki Lounge co-owner Stephen Crombie.

Stay Gold became a part of Melbourne’s energetic music scene in late 2018.

In the face of the worsening climate crisis, a new a national consortium in stepping up.

Any independent record label based in Victoria is eligible to apply for a bursary to help them attend this year's industry conferences.

Mo'Ju has received a Creative Fellowship of $15,000 to fund their new project, KAPWA.

The Export Development Fund sees $997,787.95 invested in 78 projects.

"Our focus in Australia is to become the biggest exporter of independent music," says GYROstream CEO and co-founder Andy Irvine in an exclusive interview with The Music.

Briggs, Tash Sultana, and Mallrat are among the presenters who will appear alongside label and festival heads at this year's BIGSOUND.