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APRA|AMCOS and the NSW Government have jointly launched the 2008 Song Summit Sydney (S³) - a special conference, exhibition and showcase event designed to meet the creative, business development and networking needs of original music creators.

This industry-wide event, taking place 3-5 April 2008 will gather together the full spectrum of the music industry – creators, managers, publishers, technicians, marketers, lawyers and deal makers – for three dynamic days of learning, networking, workshops and, of course, performances. Read more>>

APRA|AMCOS News

APRA now on MySpace: You can now visit APRA on MySpace. Visit our page www.myspace.com/aprahome and add us as a friend to tap into the APRA network.

Get paid for your live performances: You have until 31 August to submit your on-line LPRs (Live Performance Returns) for the period 1 July 2006 – 30 June 2007. All your domestic live performances and new works can be lodged electronically via your APRA membership account area. Log in now!

2007 Call for APRA & AMCOS Board Nominations: The APRA AGM and the AMCOS AGM will be held on 16 November 2007. Accordingly, nominations for the APRA Director positions and AMCOS Director positions must be received by the Company Secretary at the APRA|AMCOS head office in Sydney, by no later than close of business Friday 14 September. Read more >>

Carbon Neutral: APRA has joined the Virgin Blue Carbon Offset Program to neutralise emissions involved in business travel. Read more>>

AWARDS News

2007 Classical Music Awards: The Finalists!
Composer Brett Dean, percussionist Rebecca Lagos and music entrepreneur Belinda Webster are among a distinguished field of national finalists for the 2007 Classical Music Awards announced today by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) and the Australian Music Centre (AMC). Click here to view full list of finalists.

2007 Screen Music Awards: Hurry ! Entries close 13 August
Nominations for the 2007 APRA - AGSC Screen Music Awards will close on Monday 13 August. Submit your nomination now - click here to download a PDF of the entry form. Contact awards@apra.com.au with any queries.

Are you a new member?

connect@apra meetings are informal, social meetings, that introduce you to how APRA works and how we can help support your songwriting career. The next connect meetings will be held in:

>Port Lincoln: Monday 13 August - click here for details

>Melbourne: Wednesday 22 August - click here for details

Songwriting Workshops

APRA will host "Writing From a Title" Songwriting Workshops with Pat Pattison on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 August at the Victorian office in Richmond. Click here for more information and to purchase your ticket.

Darwin Music Festival: 23-25 August
APRA, in conjunction with MusicNT and Music Bound, is presenting a number of initiatives at this year’s Darwin Festival. Festival attendees have the opportunity to hear from some of our most highly regarded songwriters discussing their craft - songwriters include Lindy Morrison, Dean Turner, Don Walker and Shellie Morris; attend a “Grow your Own” music industry forum with a panel of industry experts; and attend an APRA information session. More info coming soon - check the Writers section of the APRA website for details.

Writing Song @ The Melbourne Writers Festival - Aug. 25 - Sept. 2
With the support of APRA, the Queenscliff Music Festival and the Melbourne Writers Festival have partnered to present six "Writing Song" panel sessions, each with different guest artists, with a view to casting focus on the writing aspect of contemporary music. No tickets, no booking, it's free! Read more>>

APRA Songwriter Speaks: Melbourne - 16 September
APRA and The Push present a songwriting workshop featuring Pip Norman from TZU and more artists to be confirmed. To be held on Sunday 16th September at Our Backyard at The Victorian Arts Centre. Email victas@apra.com.au for more information.

WAM Song of the Year 2007

Western Australian songwriters who want to take their career to the next level are urged to enter the WAM Song of the Year 2007, with over $30,000 in prizes to be won. For the first time this year there is also a category for writers with publishing deals. Closing date for entries is 10 August 2007. For further information please visit www.wam.asn.au

APRA proud sponsors of 2007 Q Song Awards

APRA is a proud sponsor of this year's Q Song Awards. Q Song is all about uncovering Queensland's finest songwriters and also recognising songwriters who have made an outstanding contribution to Queensland Music. Q Song is open to all unpublished songwriters across Queensland. Read more>>

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