Registrations & showcase submissions are now open for South by Southwest Music Festival & Conferences to be held on March 12-16 2008 in Austin TX.
The Australian & New Zealand site for SxSW has the ‘Applications to Showcase’ for bands to submit at http://2008.sxsw.com/music/festival/apply_to_showcase/ Deadline October 26 for International artists!

The Australian Music Prize returns with its 3rd consecutive Prize to once again, encourage, reward and promote Australian music of excellence. From Monday October 1 to Friday November 30, Australian artists have the opportunity to enter The Amp 2007 and win the Prize, which comes with $25,000 in cash (provided by PPCA), to be announced in March, 2008. The Amp 2007 will recognise an Australian music artist (or group of artists) for their outstanding creativity. Perhaps more importantly, the winner will gain increased and widespread exposure in the media, at retail and the industry in general as a result from winning this highly respected and coveted prize. With a philosophy of encouraging artists of all types and from all the corners of the nation, The Amp’s judging criteria is simple. The focus is on creativity, uniqueness and performance, rather than sales or fashion.

Scott Murphy, Prize Director of The Amp 2007 says:
“It’s great that for another year, due to the support of PPCA and the Australian music industry overall, we’re able to assist in the development of great Australian music. The knock on effect for both previous winners - The Drones and Augie March - (not to mention their Short Listed companions) has been tremendous both in Australia and in other key music markets.”

Once again, PPCA (the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia) is the principle partner of The Amp and will provide the $25,000 cash prize for the winner. John O’Donnell, PPCA Chairman and Managing Director of EMI Music Australia, explains that PPCA’s partnership with The Amp is an integral part of the organisations ongoing strategy to support Australian music and Australian talent.

The Amp 2005 and 2006 were incredible successes. Both Prizes have attracted about 200 artists who entered their albums to be judged by a team of the industry’s best music critics, musicians and sales people. The Amp 2005 was awarded to Melbourne band The Drones from a Short List that included the likes of The Go Betweens, The Devastations and Wolfmother.

The Amp 2006’s Short List was: Gotye, Jackie Marshall, Bob Evans, Howling Bells, Lisa Gerrard, Sarah Blasko, The Drones, The Grates and Augie March. The coveted Prize was awarded to Augie March for their album “Moo, You Bloody Choir”.

Artists can enter by heading to website: www.australianmusicprize.com.au

NOTE: In an effort to receive entries as early as possible, we’ve introduced a two tiered entry fee system. Entries received (in full) by 5pm Friday November 9th will have a discounted fee of $55.00 (includes GST). Entries received between November 12th and 30th will need to include the full fee of $95.00 (includes GST).

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