Jason Blume Seminar: Taking Your Songs to the Next Level
...a hands-on workshop with Hit Songwriter/Publisher/Author Jason Blume.
During the 2-day event Jason will examine and analyzse the lyric and melodic tools and techniques used in successful songs in a variety of popular styles including current pop, country, singer/songwriter, adult contemporary, R&B, and contemporary folk. You will have an opportunity to "try on" some of these tools during guided creative writing exercises. Those who wish may share their writing and receive constructive feedback in an encouraging, supportive environment --but sharing your melodies and lyrics is not required. The first (15) who register in each city are guaranteed a song critique. Additional critiques will be selected at random, as time permits.
The two-day seminar costs $200.00 for APRA members ($50.00 discount).
Click here for more information.
Virgin Australia: Special Deal for travelling musicians
Virgin Australia is now offering the music industry a baggage allowance of 32kg (across three pieces of checked baggage) for individual artists – with an additional 32kg able to be purchased in advance for just $15.
This baggage allowance is available on Virgin Australia-owned and operated domestic services only and must be booked or pre-purchased at least 48 hours prior to departure. This offer applies to all new bookings and cannot be provided in retrospect, and Virgin Australia will not refund normal baggage charges already paid.
This offer is open to APRA & AMCOS members, as well as musicians who are members of other Australian Music Bodies. For more information on the offer and the booking process, click here. You can start booking your flights using the widget below. (Once you've made your booking, email with your credit card details, baggage details and reservation number for the Virgin team to process.)
RØDE Microphones
Get a FREE RØDE M1 live dynamic microphone (valued at $199) when you buy any RØDE NT1-A, NT2-A, NT1000, NT2000, NTK, K2 or Classic II microphone from an authorised Australian RØDE dealer. The M1 is the industry’s toughest and best sounding dynamic microphone, with a full lifetime warranty. Best of all it’s made right here in Australia!
For more information visit www.rodemic.com/apra
Living With A Creative Mind
Living With A Creative Mind is not just another book about how to be more creative, it is a book about how to survive the experience: it as an operating guide to being creative, and living and working with creative people.
Drawn from the latest research, and the thoughts of successful songwriters and artists from around the world on how they live with their gift - combined with personal experience, including a 16 year tenure as a music educator: Living With A Creative Mind is a bold new way of understanding songwriters, and creative people of all disciplines - and what it is they are trying to do all their lives.
The authors:
Jeff Crabtree is an APRA member and songwriter/performer. His current project is the composition and production of the score for an LA based feature film.
Julie Crabtree is a psychologist in private practice in Sydney. Julie’s current project is a PhD in creativity and mental health.
APRA members who follow this link: http://livingwithacreativemind.com/a-warm-welcome-to-apra-members/ can purchase this life changing book from with an exclusive APRA member’s discount of 20% for $31.96 inc GST, postage and handling.
Quote the code 20APRA20 when you navigate to their e-shop.
LIKE us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingwithacreativemind
Intermusic
Intermusic is a full line musical instrument and music technology store. Started in 1996 it has blossomed into one of Sydney’s premier stores and has a reputation of being a muso’s store - a place where like minded people understand and have the skills to help and advise its customers.
To launch this ongoing initiative Intermusic in conjunction with Ernie ball, D’Addario and Dean Markley have a very special pricing structure only available to APRA members.
To see prices and details, click here.
The Open Tuning Chord Book for Guitar
“What a super book, this is such fun. I could use this for the next album.”
David Bowie 2002
First published in 1994 and now in it’s third edition The Open Tuning Chord Book For Guitar by Brendan Gallagher gives guitarists working in standard tuning a basic introduction into open tune playing. Though commonly used for slide playing open tunings have become increasingly popular for their unusual and rich voicings. The book contains chord shapes for over 300 chords in the two most popular tunings – Vastopol (or Open D) and Spanish (or Open G) – with a page per key. For example, turn to page 17 and there are twelve chords in Open D tuning in the key of G – major, minor, 6th, dom 7th, diminished, augmented, minor 6th, major 7th, minor 7th, 7th sus 4, 7th flat 9 and 11th.
The book includes a short history of the origin of open tuning, tips on tuning and string set up, a glossary of favourite chords and recommended listening plus music scores for four popular songs using open tuning chord shapes. It’s 30 cm x 10cm (12 inches x 4 inches) size makes it a snug fit in the neck of a standard guitar case.
Over the years The Open Tuning Chord Book For Guitar has found it's way into the guitar cases of musicians like David Bowie, Peter Buck (REM), Lee Ritenour, Arlo Guthrie, David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), Daniel Johns (Silverchair), Paul Kelly, Paul Weller, PJ Harvey, Chris Cheney (Living End), Murray ‘Red Wiggle’ Cook, Lloyd Cole, Tim Rogers… and everyday guitarists from Ireland to Lithuania.
Purchase a copy for $15.99 and it ships FREE anywhere in Australia & New Zealand. Click here for this benefit.
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The A&R Department's Song Doctor
As part of the APRA/AMCOS Members Benefits program The A&R Department would like to offer a unique service available only to APRA/AMCOS members.
We are offering a FREE 1 hour consultation with The A&R Department to have a song of your choice analysed and constructively critiqued by Matt O’Connor, covering areas such as artistic direction, arrangement, performance, instrumentation and melody. You will also receive advice on positioning your song for radio.
About Us
The A&R Department was started by Matt O’Connor, the Managing Director at The A&R Department and former Head of A&R at Warner Music Australia. Matt is a music industry veteran with over 20 years experience who over his career has produced and developed some of the biggest acts in Australian music building an enviable reputation for discovering, nurturing, and developing exciting new talent.
At The A&R Department we offer two packages: Artist Development and Press Play.
Our Artist Development package helps artists find and define their identity. It covers the same areas covered in the free consultation, although much more in depth, and is on going for up to 12 months.
The Press Play package is our release package. We pick the singles, get the image right, and design a release strategy to get your music out there.
Matt O'Connor - Track Record
17 ARIA Top 10 records
12 ARIA Top 20 records
16 ARIA Top 40 records
Over 1 million records sold.
For your FREE consultation please contact us HERE quoting your 6 digit member number.
Note: All face-to-face consultations take place in Sydney. We are able to arrange online consultations for other regions.
www.TheAandRDepartment.com.
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Travel much? 10% Discount on ACCOR Hotels
AWAY ON BUSINESS OFFER
APRA has just joined the AWAY ON BUSINESS Programme from Accor hotels. This programme offers you preferential rates in more than 1700 Sofitel, MGallery, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, Ibis (in participating hotels), All Seasons and Barrière hotels.
Accessing the rate is simple. All you need to do is login to accorhotels.com, and select the Business travel solutions tab. You will then be asked to enter their company Accor ID: AS231744 and Contract number 5000.
AON EQUIPMENT INSURANCE
Aon is one of the largest insurance broking and risk management companies in the world, with over 40,000 employees in more than 38 countries.
The Aon Entertainment Equipment Insurance policy has been specifically designed for musicians. Aon is offering a 30% no claims discount on musical equipment insurance for APRA musician members that look to start a new policy with Aon in 2009 and have had no equipment claims in the past 3 years.
To take advantage of this discount, contact Aon toll free on 1800 806 584, direct on 02 9253 821, or email . Alternatively you can download the application form.
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AON MUSIC & SINGING TEACHERS INSURANCE
Aon is one of the largest insurance broking and risk management companies in the world, with over 40,000 employees in more than 38 countries.
For music & singing teachers we offer public liability, professional liability and group personal accident insurance. They cover the following:
- Public Liability
- Automatically $20m
- Teaching music/singing
- Organising singing/music recitals for students
- Personal performance risk as a musician across Australia
- Music camps plus the performance risk of the students at music recitals and camps
- Accusation of Molestation
- Professional Liability - Covering you to teach music anywhere within Australia
- Group Personal Accident - Covering you for loss of income due to personal accident - 85% of average gross weekly salary to a maximum of $500 a week
To find out more contact Aon on 1800 806 584, direct on (02) 9253 7821 or email:
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AON PERSONAL INSURANCE
APRA members can take advantage of a 20% discount on Aon's highly competitive quotes for car, home and contents, caravan, boat, travel, landlord's and strata insurance. Visit the website to apply for this great offer!
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AON PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
Are you a member of a band seeking public liability insurance? Do you sing solo or as a duo and need a low cost cover for public liability? Aon has options to suit whatever type of music you play and moreover is willing to cover tuition as well.
Individual Performers ($20,000,000 limit of liability)
- Up to $150,000 turnover as a performing musician: $170.00
NB. Other performance activities covered with prices ranging as low as $140.00 depending on the individual’s performance activity.
Please note that this policy will not cover you as an event organiser. If you also organise events, please contact Aon and they will tailor a policy that suits your needs. To find out more visit http://www.aon.com.au/australia/entertainment-insurance/performers-insurance.jsp or contact Aon on 1800 806 584, direct on (02) 9253 7821 or email: .
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Berkleemusic.com
Study Online with Berklee College of Music and Save 10%
Advance your career with Berkleemusic, the award-winning online extension school of Berklee College of Music. Berkleemusic has the world's largest collection of forward-thinking online music courses and multi-course certificate programs, covering all areas of music business, music production, performance, songwriting, and beyond.
Click here to learn more about Berkleemusic, and the details of the APRA member discount.
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Chaos.com & CAN
Chaos offers 10%* off its huge catalogue of Music, DVDs, Books and Games for APRA members.
This offer also extends to The CAN, an independent worldwide physical and digital distribution service for musicians and filmmakers. Register now with a 10% discount! More information on The Can can be found here.
Established in dark ages of Internet back in 1995, Chaos.com is Australia’s leading online entertainment store offering a huge catalogue of new release and hard to find CDs, DVDs, Books, games and more for discerning entertainment lovers. Chaos staff are focused on delivering the best in music and entertainment to its online community throughout the world. We offer the right mix of deep catalogue, attention to detail, competitive pricing and friendly accessible customer service. Chaos aims to facilitate the connection of creators and fans everywhere. Based in Melbourne Australia, Chaos.com provides a unique independent voice in Australian online music.
Much more than an online store, Chaos Agents gain access to:
- A catalogue of over 1 million CDs, DVDs, games, books and much more
- Artist/product information
- Alert services
- Publishing facilities for Chaos Agents to add reviews
- The latest entertainment news and reviews
- Weekly newsletters incorporating genre specific information
- Exclusive offers, discounts and competitions
Just use your APRA member number to order through Chaos and get 10% off. Go to www.chaos.com/go/apra to find out more.
*Conditions apply.
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NIB
New APRA|AMCOS Members Health Plan - 10% Discount from nib.
We have negotiated a great deal with nib, one of Australia’s fasting growing health funds. Join the new APRA|AMCOS Members Health Plan with nib and save 10%!
Immediate Cover
nib will waive the usual two and six month waiting periods to claim on Extras when you join a hospital and extras package through the APRA|AMCOS Members health plan.
A dedicated website is now online! Visit www.apra.nib.com.au to see full details about the options available, get a quote, and join!
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Hyper-Active Merchandising
Your "One Stop Shop" for Merchandise Hyper-Active Merchandising specialise in event merchandise, clothing & promotional items.
With in-house screen printing, transfers and embroidery services, combined with a creative art department, Hyper-Active can provide a full range of merchandise to suit your needs. Whether you require a novel item to promote a new release, branded merchandise to sell at events, or a specialised company to control, design and fully manage your merchandise, Hyper-Active is your 'One Stop Shop' for all your requirements.
Hyper-Active products include: t-shirts, caps, sweatshirts, jackets, keyrings, stubby holders, coffee mugs, bags, inflatable items or just about anything that can have a logo. APRA members are entitled to receive a 15% discount on all merchandise.
For more information:
www.hypermerchandising.com.au
or call 02 9572 5222
Madman Paul Kelly Stories of Me Special
Exclusive limited time offer for APRA members: Purchase PAUL KELLY – STORIES OF ME on DVD or Blu-Ray from www.madman.com.au and receive $5 off! Valid until 31st January 2013. Promo code: PKAPRA12
PAUL KELLY - STORIES OF ME charts the remarkable life of one of Australia’s most gifted and beloved singer-songwriters. For almost 40 years, in over 350 songs, Paul Kelly has been mapping out the Australian landscape and its people.
For the first time in a feature length film, the man behind the music is revealed, as Kelly speaks candidly about the people who have helped shape his life and music. Featuring rare archival footage, never-before-seen live performances, interviews with Kelly’s family members, former and current band members, music contemporaries and many more.
PAUL KELLY – STORIES OF ME is available on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital from 12 December.
Masterlux Mastering
CD Mastering & Audio Editing
20% discount on Mastering to all members
"Tone,Warmth & Clarity back into your music".
This is what James Vincent of Masterlux strives to achieve for all of his clients. To make their Albums or Songs "Audio Classics." Sonically Rich & Polished Masters.
Comments received from clients.
- "Such an amazingly warm, clear & open sound"
- "James made our computer mixes sound like we had recorded them in a high end studio"
- "Big warm bottoms. Energetic mids. Silky smooth top ends"
- "James' Masters are Wonderfully Musical, not squashed to within an inch of their life"
High End Analogue & Digital Mastering in a relaxed atmosphere.
James Vincent
www.masterluxmastering.com
0400 301 265
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Meshach Muzik
As part of the APRA|AMCOS Member Benefits Program we’re offering 10% off the Singing/Songwriting Courses at MESHACH MUZIK.
Established by Australian Idol and X-Factor Vocal Coach Erana Clark, MESHACH MUSIK is Australia’s leading vocal studio offering Singing/Songwriting Courses / Vocal Tuiton Courses / Vocal Production & Recording / Music Production.
For more information go to www.meshachmusik.com or drop us a line at
For the month of October, Mesach Muzik will be offering 20% off selected courses. Click here for details.
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Music Council of Australia
The Music Council of Australia is the best source of information about all aspects of musical life. It is Australia's advocate for all kinds of music, working for a stronger sector, for high quality music education in all schools, Australian music on radio, better careers and more. Info available at www.mca.org.au.
Act Now! APRA members can join the Music Council of Australia (MCA) as an ‘Associate Member’ for only AU$39 a year (a 20% discount). Just remember to quote your APRA number. Please click here to join the MCA.
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The Music Network
FREE trial of Australia’s #1 music industry magazine ‘The Music Network’. Exclusive subscription offer for APRA Members
Australia’s #1 information source for music industry news and consumer insights The Music Network, is offering APRA Rewards Members a FREE trial of the newly formatted magazine, along with an exclusive subscription deal of just $3.90 per week (normally $6.60 per week).
To take advantage of the FREE trial, click here to enter your details and your FREE trial of The Music Network will be emailed to you the following Monday.
Following your free trial you will be emailed a link to a subscription page where you can subscribe to the magazine for just $3.90 per week.
THE MUSIC NETWORK
The Music Network was founded more than 15 years ago and has remained a trusted ‘tip sheet’ offering unique and timely insights into the Australian music industry. The new format reflects the growth and evolving nature of this industry and will now offer a deeper perspective on a number of different issues.
Together with a new design, new logo and layout, there is now a host of additional features offering a deeper, more insightful perspective on music industry players and consumers.
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Music Sales
The bible of the Music industry is back! “Music Business” by Shane Simpson & Jules Munro has just been published in it’s 4th edition. Completely updated for the 21st century, this is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to forge or further their career in the music industry.
Normally $59.95, a special offer for APRA members worldwide of only $49.95 with free postage in Australia. To order your copy email or phone (02) 9299 8877 or visit www.musicroom.com.au.
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Musiclab pty Ltd
Your home for music technology
Musiclab is pleased to offer APRA members a special pricing structure on Pro Tools LE systems and host computers (Mac or PC). This gives you 10% off RRP pricing for the entire range of Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack and Mbox systems, plus further savings on your system setup and any support issues that arise.
Musiclab began in the mid 1980s as an electronic service and repair company and has grown to become one of Australia's leading sales and service centres for high-end audio recording solutions. The company not only stocks a wide range of keyboards, it is a computer reseller and a specialist at building computers for digital audio and video use. Its DigiSupport department has been recognised by Digidesign's own support staff as being one of two companies in the world providing high level technical support for their products. Musiclab is also the only company in the world that customises the Mac operating system specifically for Pro Tools and other audio and video applications.
For sales or support information for a new or existing computer based recording system call 07 3332 8188, email or visit the website at www.musiclab.com.au
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Page, Harrison & Co.
Leading entertainment accountants Page Harrison have over thirty years of involvement with the music industry. Based in Sydney, they offer advice over the phone or via email from anywhere in Australia.
They are offering a special deal to APRA members for some top taxation advice:
- First consultation meeting free
- 20% off the first year's fees (minimum fee $400)
Join a client list that reads like a who’s who of music. Contact Chris Hughes on (02) 9922 7144 to make a time.
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Perez Varela Lawyers
“FRAME YOUR WORK”
Priding itself on skill and creativity within the practice of law, and with over 25 years’ experience, Brett Galloway and Jose Perez offer their unique perception on entertainment and commercial law through PEREZ VARELA LAWYERS.
Embracing a forward thinking attitude and an appreciation of the arts, PEREZ VARELA LAWYERS maintain the importance of good old fashioned legal brilliance.
Perez Varela Lawyers invite APRA|AMCOS members to engage with our firm in the provision of entertainment, commercial, property, and Immigration legal representation. Our services include:
- Entertainment
- Intellectual property
- International trade
- Contracts
- Commercial
- Conveyance & property
- Immigration
- Licensing
- Litigation
- Local and government planning
- Wills and estates
Perez Varela Lawyers are offering APRA|AMCOS members a free 30 minute consultation normally valued at $200.00. Additionally, they are offering a discounted rate of $995.00 for conveyance matters both purchase and sale transactions. Perez Varela Lawyers are also registered agents of the Department of Immigration.
Contact us at or call us on +61 2 8095 0757.
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Pozible
Pozible, along with APRA|AMCOS, is offering members an opportunity to raise funds for their projects through crowdfunding on the Pozible website. As Australia's largest crowdfunding website, Pozible has proudly seen over $6.5 million in pledges since its beginnings in May 2010. APRA|AMCOS members can now access exclusive deals to see success in funding their project through Pozible.
APRA|AMCOS members will receive a discounted 4% service fee (normally 5%) for their successful projects.
APRA|AMCOS members will also be given a consultation with a Pozible staff member, who will help effectively plan their crowdfunding campaign. This will be done in a one-on-one meeting, or online via Skype.
APRA|AMCOS members get priority to feature in the Pozible newsletter. Distributed to over 80,000 members and contacts worldwide, APRA|AMCOS members are guaranteed exposure and networking opportunities by being featured on the Pozible website.
To access this offer, please email
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SEMS
New Sustainability Offer for APRA Members
Use the SEMS TOOL to enhance event sustainability performance across your operations & get ISO 20121 certified.
Take note, Play Sensibly, Reduce Emissions & Be Best Practice.
Read more about ISO 20121 in our Grow Beyond Green brochure (pdf).
SEMS is pleased to offer APRA members the opportunity to purchase a tool to measure event sustainability, as used by APRA, at a reduced rate.
Whether you wear your green on the inside or the out, SEMS will help you identify sustainability issues and give you the ability to manage, measure and report on your business, your tours, your venues and your suppliers. Your fans will support you for it.
For more information and to redeem the offer please go to APRA's member secure log in section.
Show Group
Show Group is a recognised leader within our niche market and has been operating since 1984 via a network of Showtravel offices in all mainland capital cities (other than WA which is serviced from Adelaide). Head Office is located at Botany NSW. Our company employs some 100 staff with representation in the UK through an affiliation with BCD Travel. Also Showfreight operates globally via the Rock-it-Cargo network.
We understand that the entertainment industry doesn’t operate during standard business hours therefore we provide a 24-hour emergency support number for after hour’s attention.
Show Group is a market leader and offers the following services:
- Domestic & International Air Travel
- Short term and long term accommodation
- Self drive or chauffeur driven vehicle hire
- Group Co-ordination including special fares for both air and land components
- Air Charters
- Coach Charters
- Freight movements
- Travel Insurance and Visa Applications
Reduced transaction fees are available to APRA|AMCOS members from our normal corporate rates. Also we offer members access to our specially negotiated hotel rates and AVIS rental cars rates. So contact us on 02 9352 9999 or send us an email at if you would like us to quote.
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SongCatcher
Need a decent recording studio on your iPhone or iPad? Need MIDI and Audio recording in the same application? Fancy Audio to MIDI conversion for converting your voice into instruments? SongCatcher could well be what you’ve been chasing.
SongCatcher is the first fully functional recording studio environment on the iPhone platform, designed around capturing creativity at the moment of inspiration. It’s the first app to feature both Audio and MIDI recording, making it a terrific sketchpad for songwriters. SongCatcher comes with two interfaces, which are tailored specifically for professional musicians, and enthusiastic amateurs. What’s more, the app is developed and designed by Sydney based singer/songwriter, John Vella.
APRA and SongCatcher have teamed up to give APRA members exclusive advanced info as to when SongCatcher sale periods on iTunes are coming up, so you can get in there and save some $$$ on this great new product... All you have to do is have a look here:
http://songcatcherapp.com/apra-members-only/
Check out a SongCatcher demo here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8_dU_JHqJg
Grab a copy here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/songcatcher/id390047413?mt=8
Features include:
- 10 layers of recording, including 5 layers of Audio and 5 layers of MIDI.
- Audio to MIDI conversion
- Audio recording through either built-in microphone or external input
- Resizable keyboard.
- 10 virtual instruments, more available.
- MIDI editor.
- MIDI exporting
- Mixing and Panning
- Ability to bounce mixes and re-import.
- Tempo track with optional click.
- Line-in supported. (via iRig or similar)
- Export mixes in various formats to email.
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SoundsLikeCafe
Want your music played in over 1200 outlets across Australia?
Australia’s favourite cafe music solution SoundsLikeCafe are offering APRA members an exclusive 10% discount.
SoundsLikeCafe distributes quality music to cafes and coffee shops throughout Australia on a not-for-sale compilation CD and now offer a digital option!
Digital Playlist Distribution
Over the past year we have gathered a substantial number of cafes that would prefer to receive music digitally rather than via CD. This effectively reduces our costs of manufacture and distribution and allows us to offer artists and labels very affordable rates to be part of our new Digital Playlist distribution. $200 to go out to over 200 cafes.
SoundsLikeCafe Compilation CD
The majority of cafes on our database still prefer to receive SLC on CD (approx 1,000). Many of these cafes have been with us for a long period of time (32 Volumes) and the SLC discs have established a loyal and supportive client base. We intend to continue this service and will include distribution to the 200 digital cafés as a bonus for $500 (40c per café).
Other services SoundsLikeCafe provides:
Expresso Service: either physical or digital distribution of postcards, posters, singles and albums to cafes. We can tailor the service to go out on a specific date and to a select number of points to match with a tour or specific area campaign. Rates start from only $2/cafe.
Benefits of being on SoundsLikeCafe:
- Guaranteed airplay in loyal cafes that love and play the music, send us feedback and talk it up to customers
- Potential fans hearing your music in a more relaxed environment,
- Studies show people have much longer attention spans when in a relaxed cafe environment
- Our recent survey shows a listening audience of over 800 000 people per week
- We compile a monthly chart from the cafe feedback, see www.soundslikecafe.com/chart
- We send a press release for each new playlist. All links, images and mini bios are featured on soundslikecafe.com and our social networking profiles
More here: http://www.soundslikecafe.com/
Contact:
Studios 301
APRA member offer: 20% off Studio time (starting at $360 per day). Mastering starting at $100 per song with free extras.
About 301:
301 is the largest and most established recording, mixing and
mastering studios in the southern hemisphere. Over the last 80+ years, 301 has hosted the best of international talent, helped launch the careers of hundreds of Australian artists, producers and engineers, and played a key role in the advancement in the art and of music recording. In recent years 301’s services and facilities have been used by Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Muse, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, The Black Eyed Peas, Powderfinger, Silverchair, Sneaky Sound System, You Am I, Grinspoon and Kasey Chambers. Dating further back, David Bowie, Prince, Elton John, Bob Dylan, The Easybeats, John Farnham, Icehouse, The Divinyls, Slim Dusty, The Angels, INXS and Midnight Oil have all recorded, mixed or mastered at Studios 301.
About the facilities:
Studios 301 is located in Sydney and Byron Bay in NSW Australia. The Sydney complex is 15 minutes from the CBD and includes 6 recording studios, 4 mastering suites, 3 bedroom apartment, 2 technical workshops and plenty of space for relaxation and creativity. The Byron Bay (2 hours south of Brisbane) facility is 5 minutes from the centre
of town and includes the main recording studio, a workshop, 3 bedroom house, 1 bedroom apartment and swimming pool.
Contact:
Mastering & Production enquiries: Esther Sparkes 02 9698 5888
Recording & Mixing enquiries: Anita Nobleza 02 9698 5888
18 Mitchell Rd Alexandria NSW 2016 Australia
373 Ewingsdale Rd Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia
www.studios301.com
Tuneworks
iTunes marketing solution with a 20% discount for APRA members
Tuneworks promotion makes it easy for iTunes users to discover your music using a targeted in-store playlist promotion system. It’s a recommendation – if you like this [popular artist] you may like this [new artist]. Playlists drive sales and get the iTunes search engine and Listeners Also Bought function to switch on and start working for you.
Our primary markets are USA, Canada, U.K., Germany, Japan and Australia – well in excess of 600 million people. Campaigns are on a single or selected track basis. A typical single campaign across the 6 primary markets will cost around $400 [AU].
You can find more information and some case studies of artists we have worked with at http://tuneworks.biz/
Contact Quinton Dunne
A new and exciting opportunity is being introduced for songwriters and singer-songwriters, to enroll in a degree that brings the art and practice of songwriting and the expectations and demands of the modern music industry together for the first time in Australia. The Conservatorium of Music in conjunction with (APRA) have come together to provide some of Australia’s most respected and successful songwriters to teach into this program. Songwriters who have agreed to participate currently include: Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool/Mondo Rock); Michael Spiby (Badloves); Jenny Morris; Brian Cadd, Eric McCusker; David Wayman; Peter Farnan (Boom Crash Opera). SCHOLARSHIPS covering HECS costs for this degree, available to APRA members only! For APRA members only, UTAS will provide a scholarship to cover the HECS costs for this degree. This offer is open only to APRA members, and represents a saving of $5,310 per year for the duration of the degree *(HECS contribution amount for the 2010 academic year.)
Download Brochure (PDF)>>
Music NSW
INDENT's X Festival: Do It Yourself Gigs! Discount for APRA Members
INDENT, the youth project of MusicNSW, is giving APRA members an exclusive sneak preview of their new event guide for young people X Festival: Do It Yourself Gigs!
X Festival: DIY Gigs is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in staging their own arts and performance‐based events. Covering all aspects of event management, the guide contains content and examples that are geared towards small and medium sized projects with limited budgets and resources. The information covers scenarios for indoor and outdoor events, as well as considerations for all‐ages, under‐18s and licensed shows. Whether you’re putting on shows or performances, exhibitions or openings, screenings or festivals, X Festival will equip you with all the information you need to help you organise a successful event.
X Festival: Do It Yourself Gigs is available to purchase from Friday October 5 at the introductory price of only $12.50 for APRA members and $15.00 for non-members (incl. GST). For single and or bulk purchase bookmark http://www.indent.net.au.
The Applewood Lane
FOUR RECORDING TIMESHARE SPOTS @ APPLEWOOD LANE STUDIOS
TIMESHARE OFFER INCLUDES:
Two weekend recording sessions (Saturday or Sunday) including an assistant engineer.
FLAT FEE TIMESHARE: $1500.00
Offer expires June 30, 2013 and saved APRA Members $300.00
AVAILABLE TO APRA MEMBERS ONLY
Visit magoosound.com/applewood-lane-studios for more info.
Copyright Council's 'Working with Copyright' Seminars: 10% discount
We would like to offer APRA Members a special discount of 10% off any individual seminar in our ‘Working with Copyright’ series. This excludes our creators’ seminars (Visual Artists & Photographers and Songwriters, Composers & Performing Artists) as these seminars have already been discounted.
Seminar Cities & Dates:
Adelaide > 13 – 15 March
Brisbane > 13 – 15 May
Sydney > 17 – 20 June
Canberra > 25 – 26 July
Melbourne > 19 – 22 August
Perth > 16 – 18 September
To view the seminar brochure and program, please visit www.copyright.org.au/seminars.
If you'd like to enrol, just complete the order form which can be found in the seminar brochure at the above link. Write your member organisation name and membership number anywhere on this form.