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

16 Jul

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

GRANTS & FUNDING

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FUND
The Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program will assist homegrown contemporary music artists with projects that enable them to produce and promote their work, building links nationally and internationally.
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

ARTS U-15K GRANT PROGRAM
The WA State Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industrie’s Arts U-15k grant program offers up to $15,000 for artists and creative industry professionals to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity. The program supports the development and growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in high quality arts and cultural experiences. More info: HERE

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES COVID-19 RECOVERY PROGRAM
Funding from DLGSC and Lotterywest for artist-in-residence projects that engage communities and are delivered in partnership with artists and either a local government authority, local school, or community group. More info: HERE

PLAYING WA
The WA State Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industrie’s Playing WA grants support the costs of touring WA-produced performing arts to regional and remote towns in communities in Western Australia. More info: HERE

MUSIC RELATED JOBS

MUSIC TEACHER – ARANMORE CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Aranmore Catholic College require a Music Teacher for Terms 3 and 4 in 2021 with the ability to teach ATAR Music. This is a full time temporary position.
More info: HERE

MUSIC TEACHERS: KEYBOARD AND GUITAR – PRIMARY MUSIC INSTITUTE
Primary Music Institute is seeking music teachers on a part-time employment basis to teach group lessons to primary school students. Lessons are conducted during the school day with some after-hours. The successful applicant will be part of a passionate organisation with a dedicated support team. Training will be provided for the role.
More info: HERE

MUSIC DIRECTOR – RTRFM
RTRFM are looking for a new Music Director to help define the ‘sound’ of ‘The Sound Alternative’. The successful applicant will be responsible for the addition of new music to our library, as well as championing local artists and releases, and guiding volunteer presenters as they seek to program their shows.
More info: HERE

PROFESSIONAL DJ/MC – MOBYDISC
Mobydisc are looking for an individual who ha their own reliable car, a mobile phone, a driver’s licence and that the applicant is well presented, with weekend availability. Mobydisc will provide you the equipment and the training to be a DJ and MC, improve your public speaking skills, event planning knowledge, customer service skills and have fun playing music whilst getting paid!
More info: HERE

INSTRUMENTAL TEACHERS – PIANO, VOCALS, GUITAR – FOCUS MUSIC
Focus Music are seeking exceptional teachers to join our team. If you are passionate about teaching music and excited by variety, ready to dive in wholeheartedly, we want to hear from you! This role is for a career minded teacher, someone who wants to learn and grow, someone who is eager to immerse themselves in our amazing music community, contribute ideas and become as excited about the company’s vision as we are.
More info: HERE

MUSIC TEACHERS – KEYBOARD & GUITAR – PRIMARY MUSIC INSTITUTE
Primary Music Institute are seeking music teachers (part-time employment basis) to teach group lessons to primary school students and be part of a passionate organisation with a dedicated support team. Lessons are conducted during the school day (with some after-hours), and training provided.
More info: HERE

STEINER MUSIC TEACHER – HELENA RIVER STEINER SCHOOL
The music teacher is responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on weekly lessons for Class 7/8, who have mixed musical abilities. The aim is for students to experience a range of instruments, learn the components of musical composition and be able to play in an ensemble together. It is essential for the teacher to have a great enthusiasm for music and strong classroom management skills.
More info: HERE

PIANO TEACHER – DREAM LEARNING
Dream Learning are looking for an individual to join the fun and interactive music program. The ideal applicant will have patience, the bility to communicate with young children, ability to communicate in English (second or third language is a bonus), and piano certification.
More info: HERE

COORDINATOR OF STRINGS – ST HILDA’S ANGLICAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
The role involves driving a high-performing strings program across classroom teaching, one-on-one instructions and ensemble instruction and organisation. The Coordinator of Strings (JK -12) will work closely with the Head of Music Performance, Head of Music Curriculum and Head of Junior School.
More info: HERE

SALES CONSULTANT /MUSIC SPECIALIST FULL-TIME – TEMPEST MUSIC
Tempest Music are looking for an experienced sales consultant. Someone with a passion for music who would love to make a career in the music industry. This is your opportunity to work as part of a friendly and professional service-oriented team who offer exceptional knowledge and service to Musicians and students.
More info: HERE

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT – MEGA MUSIC
Mega Music are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Warehouse Assistant with an eye for detail to join the team at our warehouse in Booragoon. The role will suit you if you enjoy being part of a team and working with people in a great work culture, you have great attention to detail. Other suitable attributes include good communication, time-management, and being physically fit for heavy lifting.
More info: HERE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WOMEN IN MUSIC MENTOR PROGRAM
The AIR Women in Music Mentor program is a four-year nation-wide mentoring and training program aimed at empowering women in the Australian music industry. The program will run once a year from 2020 to 2023 and is designed to enable women to navigate their career and leadership pathways, develop professional decision making, governance, commercial and corporate engagement skills. Applications close on Friday 16 July 2021.
More info: HERE

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

MUSIC TAX & FINANCIAL RECORD-KEEPING
Music Industry Inside Out talks to some of Australia’s finest music accountants and DIY self-managed artists for some handy tips on how to manage their books, what artists and music businesses can claim on tax and mistakes to avoid.
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

MICHAEL GRIFFIN: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ENRICHMENT COURSES
Michael Griffin takes participants through various music development course ranging from Teaching for Meta Cognition to Growing Your mindset within music.
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

KABOOMPERCUSSION WORKSHOPS
Kaboom Percussion is made up of Catherine Betts and Joshua Webster. Both freelance percussionists based in Perth, Western Australia, they have a wide range of musical experience between them, and have been working together for the past 15 years. They both work as performers, instrumental teachers, ensemble directors, and composers, and they play a mean cup!
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

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