To keep you up to date with what’s happening at APRA|AMCOS and in the music industry generally, we hold a number of regular events and activities for members across the country. These events also give you the chance to expand your networks by getting to know other composers and songwriters in your area.
Full details of upcoming APRA Events can be viewed in the Calendar.
Connect
If you have earned your first APRA royalties, connect@apra gives you a chance to meet your local APRA Writers Services representative and meet other new members in an informal atmosphere. Find out about more about how APRA|AMCOS can help your songwriting career, get to know other composers and ask questions at connect@apra. Meetings are held annually in the Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide offices, as well as in some regional centres.
Songwriter Speaks
At Songwriter Speaks, you can share in the experiences, knowledge and techniques of a range of pre-eminent composers. Past speakers such as Jimmy Webb, Greg Macainsh, Eric McCusker, John Butler and Richard Gottehrer have provided invaluable insights into the art of songwriting for developing composers.
Roadshow
Roadshow is a regular event for all members, held each year in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. It gives you the opportunity to hear about APRA|AMCOS’s activities, including our financial performance, distribution, technology and legal issues. Each year, we also focus on a specific theme, with a panel of industry experts ready to share their knowledge on topics such as recording and publishing contracts, new technologies and the radio and television industry.
Song Summit
The inaugural Song Summit music expo was held at the Hordern Pavilion and surrounding venues in April 2008. Presented by APRA|AMCOS with the support of the NSW Government – Song Summit provided the 800 attendees with crucial networking, educational and cultural opportunities. In addition to the formal conference sessions, 12 career development workshops covering a range of musical genres, gave delegates an opportunity to learn from leading songwriters about their craft. APRA|AMCOS and the NSW Government are proud to announce that Song Summit will return in 2010 . For more information go to www.songsummit.com.au.
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are for those composers and songwriters who have achieved the highest performances of their work and excellence in their craft over the previous year. For more information, go to Awards.