Organisations & Associations
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ASA
THE AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITERS ASSCOTIATION
The Australian Songwriters Association is a national, non-profit, member organisation dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art, through providing avenues for encouragement and education of developing Australian songwriters, and recognition and promotion of our accomplished members.HOW THE ASA HELPS AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITERS:
Provides feedback, education and songwriting resources to help songwriters improve their craft and develop professionally.
Creates performance opportunities through its nationwide WAX Lyrical showcases and other live events where songwriters can share original music.
Offers networking and industry connections by bringing songwriters together and helping members connect with music industry professionals.
Runs the Australian Songwriting Contest, giving songwriters opportunities for recognition, feedback, exposure and career development.
www.facebook.com/australiansongwritersassociation
WAX LYRICAL CANBERRA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/177354016252818
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MUSICACT
THE ACT’S PEAK-BODY FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC.
MusicACT works with musicians, artists, venues, and audiences to strengthen connections across our regional music ecosystem, and provide creative development and financial opportunities directly to musicians.
HOW MUSICACT HELPS CANBERRA-BASED SONGWRITERS:
Provides free workshops, mentoring and career development to help musicians and songwriters improve their skills and navigate the music industry.
Creates networking opportunities by connecting local artists with industry professionals, managers, publishers, venues and fellow musicians.
Offers advice and support on topics such as grants, music careers, industry engagement, legal issues and professional practice.
Advocates for Canberra's music community, working with government and industry to create more opportunities, stronger policies and a healthier local music scene.
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APRA AMCOS
THE AUSTRALASIAN PERFORMING RIGHT ASSOCIATION
The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) administers and licenses the public performance and communication of musical works, ensuring music creators can be paid when their songs and compositions are performed live, broadcast, streamed, or played in business or other public settings.APRA represents more than 128,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and other Pacific territories.
HOW APRA HELPS AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITERS:
Collect royalties when your songs are performed live, streamed, broadcast, or played in public venues.
Provide education and industry knowledge through workshops, webinars, Connect Sessions, and music business training.
Create networking opportunities by connecting songwriters with other writers, producers, publishers, managers, and industry professionals.
Support career development through grants, funding opportunities, professional advice, and songwriting programs.
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COUNTRY MUSIC ASSCOTIATION
CANBERRA CHAPTER
The Country Music Association of Canberra has been around for over 40 years. CMACanberra is about promoting the country music genre in the Canberra region.
Venues that support local original songwriting
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SMITH'S ALTERNATIVE
76 ALINGA ST, CANBERRA CITY
Smith's exists to celebrate local culture and provide a safe and comfortable place for it to be developed, presented and appreciated. Open nearly every day of the year, we aim to have something happening on every one of those days, including music, poetry, comedy, burlesque, theatre, literary events, cabaret, vaudeville, art gallery openings, performance art, dance parties, the sciences, philosophy and politics.
