Australian Music Week returns this November

PRESS RELEASE:

After a highly successful first year, Australian Music Week is back in 2016 at its home of Cronulla Beach in Sydney, NSW with new dates. Bands, local venues, and the industry alike have embraced the new music summit, which will run from 2nd - 4th November 2016.

“2015 exceeded expectations for a first-year event and yet we’ve got lots of room to improve. The industry support has been incredible and we’re working hard to ensure great results for this years showcasing artists,” says AMW Festival Director Geoff Trio.

The conference part of AMW will include panel, masterclasses and networking sessions lead by some of the most successful and influential people in the business.

Each evening will showcase Australia’s most promising up and coming talent, who’ll have the opportunity to play live in front of top music industry professionals. The live showcases are also open to the public.

One of the showcasing artists at AMW will be selected by a panel of industry delegates to receive the Australian Music Incentive Prize.

The winner will receive studio time to record courtesy of Damien Gerard, distribution of the single through MGM, radio servicing courtesy of The Right Profile and publicity from The PR Files.

2015 winner of the Australian Music Incentive Prize was the unique and beautiful sounds of Ella Fence.

Australian Music Week music summit is designed for industry executives, recording professionals, artists, and the music lover, and focuses on the business of global music.

AMW conference tickets go on sale - Wednesday 1st June 2016
Band applications open - Friday 22nd April 2016

www.australianmusicweek.com