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Music<br />

Country Music Awards Australia<br />

The Country Music Awards Australia are awarded annually at the conclusion of the<br />

Tamworth Country Music Festival.<br />

— www.country.com.au/cmaa-awards<br />

Jessica Michalek Contemporary Music Endowment<br />

The Jessica Michalek Contemporary Music Endowment is a professional development<br />

award of $10 000 offered to an Australian songwriter or group.<br />

— www.apra-amcos.com.au/apraawards/professionaldevelopmentawards/jessicamichalikcontemporarymusicendowment.aspx<br />

Music Council of Australia Freedman Fellowships<br />

Two fellowships are awarded annually, one to a classical instrumentalist, and one to a<br />

jazz musician. The prize money for the Freedman Fellowship is $15 000 cash. The Music<br />

Council also provides ongoing support for career development and consultations to assist<br />

with non-musical aspects of career-building.<br />

— www.mca.org.au/special-programs/mca-freedman-music-fellowships<br />

Michael Kieran Harvey Scholarship<br />

The Michael Kieran Harvey Scholarship is awarded biennially to postgraduate piano<br />

students to help them further their careers overseas. Each scholarship lasts two years and<br />

recognises outstanding ability and promise. Ideally, in addition to technical mastery of the<br />

piano, successful applicants will display originality, imagination, creativity and a history and<br />

future desire of pursuing directions relevant to the piano and music in the 21st century.<br />

— www.thetrustcompany.com.au/philanthropy/awards/michael_kieran_harvey.asp<br />

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Trade fairs<br />

Popkomm<br />

Popkomm is the international music and entertainment business trade show. It includes<br />

a large scale Festival and Conference which covers topics such as the live sector, digital<br />

marketing, mobile music, pop and politics, and important artist relevant issues.<br />

— www1.messe-berlin.de/vip8_1/website/MesseBerlin/htdocs/www.popkomm/index_e/<br />

index.html<br />

South by Southwest (SxSW)<br />

South by Southwest (SxSW) takes place in Austin, Texas. Consisting of a conference,<br />

tradeshow, parties and showcases from 1 500 artists, SxSW is the place to network,<br />

discover new music and be discovered.<br />

— www.sxsw.com<br />

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Opportunities<br />

Australia Council Live on Stage Initiative<br />

The Australia Council Music Board offers Live on Stage and International Pathways grants<br />

to support individuals, groups and organisations to tour internationally. Live on Stage<br />

provides travel support for professional musicians and their managers/representatives<br />

to showcase original Australian music at key international music trade fairs and festivals.<br />

— www.australiacouncil.gov.au/the_<strong>arts</strong>/music<br />

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