2018 NT Song of the Year Finalists Announced
Indigenous Women’s Reference Group
MusicNT is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Indigenous women with a range of industry skills and experience to apply for membership on a new Industry Reference Group. The Reference Group will assist us in planning, coordinating, operating and evaluating our Indigenous Women’s Music Program (IWMP) and the overall Development Plan that guides our work in this area. Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference for the Reference Group, a copy of our current Women’s Music Plan and a link to MusicNT’s overall Strategic Plan or download these from our website.
Indigenous Women’s Reference Group
Another successful year for Australia’s largest celebration of Aboriginal Music
The 14th annual Bush Bands program comes to a close
Another successful year for Australia’s largest celebration of Aboriginal Music
Celebrating Women in Music
Caiti Baker takes home overall award of NT Song of the Year and the Saltwater Divas perform in front of a sell out crowd in Darwin
Celebrating Women in Music
Fancy getting paid to attend live music events in the NT?
Fancy going to live gigs in the NT for free AND getting paid for it? 
Fancy getting paid to attend live music events in the NT?
Global Music Publisher Offers Invaluable Prize to NT Song of the Year Entrants
Deadline for NT Song of the Year Entries Extended to 2 June 2017
Global Music Publisher Offers Invaluable Prize to NT Song of the Year Entrants
Colin Lillie receives high honour at 2016 AU Awards
Colin Lillie receives high honour at 2016 AU Awards
The Green Room
Show me the money... and my rights
The vast majority of musicians – and artists in general – don’t make stacks of money. There are thousands of struggling musos for every Mick Jagger or Madonna, juggling day jobs and scraping savings to pursue their music. But this doesn’t mean your music isn’t a valuable asset worth protecting or supporting. Music NT speaks to an arts lawyer, a … more
Welcome to the Green Room
Don’t listen to the dictionary, being a musician encompasses a lot more than just making music. There are tons of things to consider along the way to making it in the music industry: from DIY mixing to digital marketing, crowdfunding to grant-writing, being an engaging interviewee to being a memorable live act… and that doesn’t nearly cover the half of … more
Look at me, look at me
You’re a musician, so it’s all about the music, right? Wrong. The reality of the media today is that you’re also out there promoting yourself as well; where you come from, how you got there – your story. And the way you pitch it can mean everything. Music NT finds out more from a veteran music journalist, the founder of a music news and reviews website, … more
Get savvy in this industry
It’s not often that business is at the forefront of the mind of someone making music. But the reality is that musicians have to be able to make good business decisions if they want to make it in the music industry. Music NT gets down to business with a few industry folk, including a band manager with over 15 years experience, a record label founder (and … more
Hitting the stage
So you’ve got yourself a set list of solid songs, and the thought of performing an actual gig doesn’t sound so much like public execution any more. Where to now? We discuss all things gig-related with the manager of a live music venue, the talent director of one of the nation's biggest touring festivals, an event manager, and a show-savvy bass player. … more
Laying down tracks
Recording music is a reality for almost everyone making music, in lots of different ways. We talk to a producer, a sound engineer, a studio manager and an experienced recording artist to glean a few tips on how it all works. … more
What do these people do?
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Stephen King
Music Lawyer
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Clive Hodson
Publisher
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John Watson
Artist Manager
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Chris Johnson
Manager, AMRAP
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Nick O’Byrne
General Manager of AIR
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Mark Smerdon
Artist Manager
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Michael Chugg
Promoter
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Scott Mesiti
Festival Director and Programmer
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Tim Levinson
Record Label Manager
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Ted Gardner
Artist Manager