ABC have announced a $5 million fund to provide urgent support for Australian creatives

This money will support the sustainability and growth of Australia’s production industry during the current coronavirus crisis and supercharge the development of new Australian content for audiences across multiple genres, including drama, comedy, children’s, factual, music and the arts.

The Rolling Stones have just released their first new song in eight years

They’ve still got it!

Audio-Technica Australia have given away $250,000 worth of microphones

Taking to Facebook, Audio-Technica Australia offered its followers free microphones on a first comes first serves basis and within less than two hours, all items were claimed.

Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Kevin Parker and more are playing a livestreamed Anzac Day concert

Titled Music From The Home Front, the concert will be broadcast on television on the evening of ANZAC Day.

The Rubens are calling on fans to help them create their next music video

To get involved, all you have to do grab your phone and make a video of your iso experience.

A moment with Jaron Jay, the viral infection you DO want…

A talent unlike anything you’re likely to see this virus season.

Maximillian Rudd explores new horizons with his eclectic new album Salvador

This is a record that longtime fans of traditional Brazilian tunes will adore; at the same time opening a new generation’s ears and hearts to the beauty of these iconic styles and stories.

Sydney electronic duo Kayex have just dropped a serious banger with ‘I’ll Do What You Want’

This is exactly what we need for an afternoon in isolation.

Vicious Recordings and Be Rich Records are hosting free music industry focused webinars

These webinars are free, one hour-long workshop chat sessions will allow you to learn more about the dance music industry.

Triple j Unearthed are giving budding musicians the chance to collaborate with Tame Impala, Amy Shark and more

If collaborating with your favourite Australian artists was on your to-do list for isolation, you’re in luck.

Milky Chance have created a whole EP in isolation

“Since we all need to stay home but wanted to continue making music together, we came up with these multi-home-recorded acoustic versions… we‘re sending love to all of you! Stay safe everybody!”

Leaps and Bounds Music Festival have gone digital for 2020

Apart and Not Alone.

SBS announces week-long Eurovision festival in lieu of cancelled event

SBS is going big.

Georgia Rodgers proves her undeniable talent with new single ‘Restless and Vain’

This searing, slow burner is a testament to Georgia’s growth and perseverance over the past few years, placing her on the fast track to musical adulthood.

Lime Cordiale reveal new single ‘On Our Own’ and announce the release of their hotly-anticipated second album

Boasting playful instrumentals and driving beats with a side of groove, ‘On Our Own’ captures you right from the start, championed by the band’s limitless energy and an instantly engaging melody.

Brisbane’s Bugs drop their first single of 2020 with ‘Can’t Get Enough’

This new single is sure to sit well with longtime fans

We talk scary things we’ve done with Melbourne’s The Great Emu War Casualties

Melbourne alternative band The Great Emu War Casualties delivered a slice of indie-pop goodness with their single, “The Australian Parma Crisis” last month.

The team behind Beyond The Valley are hosting a virtual day party this weekend

Pre-recorded from three unique, undisclosed Melbourne locations featuring panoramic views of the city skyline, a train carriage on a rooftop and an industrial warehouse location, the Virtual Day Party will be streamed via Untitled Group’s Facebook page.

Join the next generation of Victorian digital creators via free virtual YouTube workshops

These workshops are designed to support the emergence of the next generation of Victorian digital creators, teaching participants how to maximise their impact on YouTube.

The Strokes have just released their first new album in seven years

Marking their sixth studio album, the hard-hitting record features previously shared tracks ‘Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus’, ‘Bad Decisions’ and ‘At The Door’.

Isol-Aid have gifted us an Easter long-weekend edition

At the end of their set, each musician tag-teams the next artist to play, sending fans down a rabbit hole of new music discovery, community, and good feels.

The National Indigenous Music Awards are going virtual for 2020

Nominations for this year’s event are now open for the NIMAs, signalling the beginning of the seventeenth year of the well-deserved platform for First Nation’s talent in Australia, raising Indigenous music to grand new heights.

Yorke unveils an elegant and heartfelt explorative journey with Liberosis

Not even two years since the release of her enchanting debut single ‘First Light’, indie-pop sensation Yorke has revealed her emotionally charged debut EP Liberosis, captivating us once again.

There’s now an international lunchtime edition of Isol-Aid

Tune into Lunch Without Borders tomorrow 11:30am – 1:30pm AEST

 

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