Media Release.
Federal Member for Sydney, Tanya Plibersek, today
welcomed the announcement that the Rudd Labor Government, supported
by some of Australia’s best live music acts, will help revitalise
our live music scene.
Arts Minister Tony Burke has announced the Government’s support for Australian live music through the creation of a new National Live Music Office.
“Live music is a vital part of the local music scene in Sydney. This announcement gives much needed support for live acts in our local community”, Ms Plibersek said.
Live Music Ambassadors including Katie Noonan, Suffa from the Hilltop Hoods, Stavros Yiannoukas from Bluejuice, Kav Temperley, Kevin Mitchell from Jebediah, Dave Faulkner from the Hoodoo Gurus, Leah Flanagan and Dwayne Everett Smith will support the new national office.
The National Live Music Office will partner with governments, local councils, communities, businesses, musicians and songwriters on how to lift barriers to ensure more acts can perform at venues around the country.
The National Live Music Office will be supported by $560,000 in funding over three years from 2013-14 with the specific aim of developing practical strategies for promoting collaboration and cooperation to make sure that we can find the right environment for live music that benefits everyone.
“This announcement gives our vibrant local music scene every chance. It supports Australian live acts and but also preserves the liveability and amenity of our local neighbourhoods.” Ms Plibersek said.
The National Live Music Office will be administered by APRA (Australasian Performing Rights Association) and managed by the recently appointed National Live Music Coordinator, Dr Ianto Ware.
Dr Ware, a musician for 15 years, was appointed Live Music Coordinator by the Australian Government in March 2013 and has extensive experience supporting artists, venues and industry associations in tackling regulatory issues.
Based on APRA’s recent research the venue-based live music industry contributes around $1.2 billion to the economy, servicing almost 42 million patrons and supporting nearly 15,000 full time jobs Australia-wide.
Further information about the National Live Music Office can be found via the website of the Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and sport at http://arts.gov.au/music.
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