OPP BOX: The latest music opportunities, jobs and funding!

12 Mar

We’ve got your music opps covered! Check out the latest below.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

FRINGE WORLD 2021
Applications are now open for artists and venues for the Fringe World 2021 Season!
More info: HERE

GRANTS & FUNDING

$1 MILLION CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FUND GRANT PROGRAM
The $1 million Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program is now accepting applications for grants up to $15,000. Grants are available to assist WA artists and music industry professionals with the costs of producing and promoting their work. Download the program guide for more information on how to apply, eligibility, key dates and more.
More info: HERE

WOMEN NATION FUND
The Women Nation Fund is a global, early-stage fund investing in female-founded live music businesses.  Its purpose is to provide access to capital for underrepresented female entrepreneurs in the Concert Promotions, Events and Festival space. Businesses will be evaluated by a team of International Live Nation female executives with domain expertise across promotion, booking, technology, ticketing and PR/marketing.
More info: HERE

PPCA PERFORMERS’ TRUST FOUNDATION
The PPCA Performers’ Trust Foundation provides grants to promote and encourage music and the music-related performing arts. The grants provided are non-recurring (i.e. one-off grants rather than a periodical payment) and are determined by the four trustees of the trust. A grant under the PPCA Performers’ Trust Foundation can be used for costs associated with: Tuition fees; Travel costs (hire, airfares, petrol); Accommodation; Venue hire/ PA hire.
More info: HERE

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TOURING PROGRAM
The Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original contemporary music. It provides travel support of up to $15,000 for artists and their manager for tours in Australia that include performances in regional and remote areas. 
More info: HERE

THE LEVI’S MUSIC PRIZE
The Levi’s Music Prize is an exciting new initiative that will enable Australian bands and artists to maximise that next opportunity to get them to the next stage of their careers. 
More info: HERE

MUSIC RELATED JOBS

MUSIC INDUSTRY MARKETING GURU
Ormsby Guitars are looking for a marketing professional with an interest and background in the music industry.
More info: HERE

MUSIC TEACHERS
The Sound Centre School of Music is a well-established music school, operating from locations in Morley. They are looking for committed piano, vocal and guitar teachers to deliver one on one lessons to students of all ages and levels.
More info: HERE

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER
Musicorp Teaching Services Pty Ltd is one of the Nation’s leading instrumental teaching providers, running music lessons each week to over 2500 students within the education sector. They currently have a vacancy in their Perth team for a multi-skilled instrumental teacher. 
More info: HERE

MUSIC TEACHER
Hale School is seeking applications from enthusiastic, experienced and well-qualified professionals for the full-time, ongoing position of Music Teacher. Applications close Friday 9 October.
More info: HERE

WAREHOUSE & DATA ENTRY ASSISTANT
Mega Music is a local musical instrument retailer with a strong focus on team culture. They are looking for a motivated Warehousing and Data Entry Assistant with an eye for detail to join the team at their warehouse in Booragoon.
More info: HERE

VENUE MANAGER
Jack Rabbit Slim’s is looking for a high calibre individual to join the team as Venue Manager. Slim’s operates with a strong focus on touring national and local live music, specialising in the late-night market segment.
More info: HERE

WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Rock Scholars regularly holds music workshops, masterclasses and clinics and can also facilitate corporate events and school incursions. With our talented team of mentors and tutors, and our extensive music industry contacts, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience we can call on to present and teach on a range of topics.
More info: HERE

DJ & MUSIC PRODUCTION CLASSES
Lab Six courses to groups and individuals in a friendly and professional environment. With a focus on hands-on learning and practical exercises, we encourage students to reach their creative potential by providing a diverse curriculum encompassing all styles of music. To be the best; learn from the best.
More info: HERE

PIANOEASY ONLINE PROGRAM
PianoEasy Online is an exciting and comprehensive music program, which has adults and kids learning everything about playing the piano or keyboard. As an introductory offer to the PianoEasy Online Program, new players can access the first month for free, with no lock-in contract!
More info: HERE

BUILDING YOUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY
Building Your Creative Community is a new series of workshops presented by Happy Mag and the City of Sydney, aimed at educating young artists on the benefits of collaboration, community, and local culture.
More info: HERE

SOUND CHECK SERIES
WAM is proud to present Sound Check; a series of free weekly webinars aimed at providing practical support for members of the WA music community during the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
More info: HERE

ROCK SCHOLARS ADULT BAND PROGRAM
Rock Scholars are now taking expressions for their first band program built for the more ‘mature’ musicians out there!
More info: HERE

BIGSOUND 2020
Now in its 19th year, BIGSOUND 2020, proudly produced by Music, will connect, inform and inspire the music industry to rebuild and re-emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. Delegate passes are FREE for BIGSOUND 2020 to ensure equal access for the industry.
More info: HERE

OTHER OPPS

SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR PLACEMENT IN FILM & TV
Lolly Box Music‘s mission is to connect their international network of project music buyers with carefully-curated content from the extraordinary pool of talented songwriters and musicians ‘down under’ in Western Australia. So if you’re keen to submit your songs for possible placement in film, television, advertising or video games, then you can upload them via their Submissions page. 
More info: HERE

CREATE VINYL WITH BANDCAMP
With the sale of vinyl records on Bandcamp increasing by 600% in the last five years, they are excited to announce their new vinyl pressing service which aims to streamline the financing, production and fulfilment of vinyl records. With no up-front investment, an artist or label can create a vinyl campaign and start taking orders almost immediately. Once they reach their minimum goal, Bandcamp will press their records and ship them to their fans.
More info: HERE

UNSIGNED ONLY 2020
Unsigned Only Music Competition is open to all artists (including solo artists, bands, and singers) who are unsigned to a major record label (indie labels are eligible). Unsigned Only’s goal is to give artists exposure, recognition, and validation for their artistry.
More info: HERE

NATIONAL CAMPUS MUSIC COMPETITION
The National Campus Music Competition (previously known as the National Campus Band Competition) is an annual Australian music competition specifically for tertiary students. Applications close 31 October.
More info: HERE

SWEET OBLIVION JAMS
YMCA HQ are offering free rehearsal and jam space if you are under 25 years old, Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm.
More info: HERE