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AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
About Ozco...
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
It's mission is to enrich the lives of Australians and their communities by supporting the creation and enjoyment of the arts. This mission is underpinned by a commitment to:
1. Excellent and distinctive Australia art - assisting Australia artists to create and present a body of distinctive cultural works characterised by the pursuit of excellence.
2. Access for all Australians - assisting Australian citizens and civic institutions to appreciate, understand, participate in, enjoy and celebrate the arts.
3. A strong and vibrant arts sector - providing infrastructure development for Australian's creative arts.
The Australia Council work is supported by 115 staff working across seven sectors of the organisation from offices locate in Sydney.
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au
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COUNTRY ARTS WA
COUNTRY ARTS WA
About Country Arts WA...
Country Arts WA helps regional communities use culture and the arts as part of their community's development. We are an independent not-for-profit organisation and receive funding to deliver programs on behalf of the State and Federal governments.
Established in 1994 by merging the Arts Council of Western Australia and the Performing Arts Touring Information Organisation, Country Arts WA combines the responsibility for delivering touring services with support for an extensive volunteer network.
We are a membership based organisation whose members are primarily country-based practitioners and supporters of the arts.
Country Arts WA works across all regions of Western Australia and supports all artforms. With a scope so vast, Country Arts WA identifies a focus region and a focus artform to help target energy and resources.
Our focus on the Mid West region commenced in 2005 and runs for four years.
Dance is our focus artform. Our focus on increasing opportunities for dance in regional WA commenced in 2005 and will continue for three years.
Country Arts WA is a member of Regional Arts Australia , the peak national body promoting the development of the arts for the one in three Australians that live in regional, rural and remote parts of the country.
http://www.countryartswa.asn.au
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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE & THE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE & THE ARTS
About DCA...
Welcome to the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA) website.
DCA is the State Government agency responsible for the Government's support of arts and culture in Western Australia.
DCA recognises the value of culture and the arts to the wider community. Culture and arts are fundamental to human existence – they are vital to our history, identity, creativity, expression of aesthetic meaning and our propensity for play and enjoyment. Culture and arts have the potential to improve all realms of human endeavour. Activities that engage, analyse, develop and challenge cultural norms are crucial to sustained development and social well-being.
http://www.dca.wa.gov.au
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WAM - THE WEST AUSTRALIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION INC
WESTERN AUSTRALIA MUSIC INDUSTRY INC
About WAM...
| OVERVIEW
WAM, the West Australian Music Industry Association Inc, exists to develop the contemporary music industry in WA. WAM is non profit membership based association and the peak representative body for contemporary music in WA.
WAM DATABASE
If you're a Producer, Solo Artist or Band member get your act listed on the public database for free! Download database registration form here.
WAM MEMBERSHIP
Reap the benefits of being a WAM member. Download a membership form and sign up now. If you'd like to register for a band membership for more than 4 members you'll need to fill
out this form too. | | Mailing Address:
PO Box 171
Northbridge WA 6865
Australia
Office Address:
Level 1
58 James Street
Northbridge WA 6003
Telephone:
(+61 8) 9227-7962
Toll Free: 1800 007 962 (regional WA only)
Fax:
(+61 8) 9328-7711
E-mail:
wam@wam.asn.au |
http://www.wam.asn.au
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GOOLARRI MEDIA ENTERPRISES
GOOLARRI MEDIA ENTERPRISES
About Goolarri...
Goolarri Radio was launched in 1991 and after many years of growth , Goolarri Media Enterprises now facilitates and manages the development of both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous media and communications and assists in the development and ongoing enhancement of Indigenous music and musicians whilst undertaking the development of valuable initiatives in event project management involving the community as a whole.
Goolarri Media Enterprises aims to create a sustainable Indigenous media and performing arts centre that not only showcases the oldest living culture in the world but also brings continued investment into our community. Goolarri also aims to ensure that community concerns are considered by providing a resource base for Indigenous musicians providing support, resources and quality training opportunities.
http://www.gme.com.au
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YIRRA YAAKIN
YIRRA YAAKIN
About Yirra Yaakin...
Yirra Yaakin (Yir-raah Yaarh-kin) is a Perth based theatre company, now in it's 17th year, sharing Indigenous stories through general theatre and an extensive touring educational program to metro and regional schools and communities.
The company has acknowledged and lauded history as a major producer and supporter of Aboriginal artists and their work and has staged successful tours across Australia and overseas. Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company looks to the past to help define the present and pass stories on for the future, embracing all language groups, using protocol and methods ensuring respect for elders, country and culture.
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SKINNYFISH MUSIC
SKINNYFISH MUSIC
About Skinnyfish Music...
Skinnyfish Music is proud to be associated with some of the finest indigenous australian musicians of the past few decades. Contemporary aboriginal music expresses the voice of contemporary aboriginal australia - the love stories, the hurts, the politics and the dreams.
The bands and individuals included in our catelogue are an exciting, sometimes unnerving, collection of the best contemporary music "out there". Where possible, we have provided a sample tune and/or video and links to iTunes, myspace and Youtube. If you aren't looking to buy, feel free to look and listen - you will be impressed.
http://www.skinnyfishmusic.com.au
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MAGABALA BOOKS
MAGABALA BOOKS
About Magabala Books...
Magabala Books publishes books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all over Australia. Established in 1987, Magabala Books is Australia's oldest independent Indigenous publishing house. Based in Broome in the far north of Western Australia, Magabala Books has a bookshop where all our available publications are sold.
For authentic, award-winning Indigenous literature you can't look past Magabala Books.
http://www.magabalabooks.com.au
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SOUNDBAKER STUDIO'S
SOUNDBAKER STUDIO'S
About Soundbaker...
Soundbaker is a recording and production studio owned and managed by engineer/producer/songwriter, Rob Agostini. The studio offers professional studio solutions for bands, singer-songwriters, record labels and other corporate clientele.
Rob has recorded and produced tracks which have achieved high-rotation on commercial radio and TV stations throughout Australia and Canada.
Partial Credits Include;
1. The Mummy 3 - Video game voice-over engineer/contractor (Luke Ford).
2. Tim and Jean (Triple J Unearthed) 2009.
3. Ryan Webb - Two nominations in the 2008 WAM Industry Song of the Year Awards.
4. Blanche Dubois - "Love Only Hurts" number seven in the ARIA Indie charts and various tracks appearing on "Home and Away" and "Neighbours" courtesy of Mushroom Music Publishing.
5. Yunyu - "You Are Expendable" - Triple J Unearthed winner 2002.
6. Yunyu - "A Prayer" - Triple J top 100 most played tracks of 2003.
7. TV/radio jingle for Divine Fashion - "Divine Girl".
8. TV/Radio jingle for Australian Property Alliance - "Have You Found Yours?"
9. Teresa Bearsley - "Brand New Day" Best Pop Gospel Song 2006 (National Gospel Awards).
10. The Yabu Band - TOO SOLID Music Awards for "Contemporary Album of the Year" & Deadly Awards "Most Promising New Talent In Music" 2009.
11. Naomi Pigram - TOO SOLID Indigenous Music Award for "Indigenous Female Vocalist of the Year" for her debut album "Other Side Of Town".
Soundbaker Studio's...
The studio experience at Soundbaker is afforded with a variety of musical styles and influences ranging from acoustic rock/pop to RnB, Hip-Hop and electronica due to Rob's time spent honing his craft whilst touring overseas with A-list producers from North America and Canada.
Rob's production technique is unique and his expertise centres around working closely with songwriters who require a 'producers's ear' to be applied to their material whilst getting the absolute best out of every project - on time and to a budget.
http://www.soundbaker.com
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