This report provides a valuation of the economic, social and cultural contribution to the Australian community of the Australian Live Music Industries. The valuation employs a cost-benefit analysis framework that draws on a national survey of consumers; interviews with venue owners and operators; and currently available sector data. Cost benefit analysis considers the benefits that...

This resource represents a roadmap that communities of all sizes can follow to realize the full potential of their music economy.

Overview: This is the first book whose subject is the music, sounds and silences of Antarctica. From 2011 until 2014, Australia marked its long-standing connection with Antarctica by celebrating the centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition. The icy continent, with its extremes of climate and environment and unique soundscapes, offers great potential for creative achievements...

Regional live music contributes $276.2 million to the state economy but needs a co-ordinated state wide strategy and dedicated ‘one-stop shop’ office to help stimulate the regional touring circuit, according to this report. The report, compiled over the last six months by Music Victoria in collaboration with NMIT, RMIT, Box Hill Institute, Victoria University and...

In response to community and industry concern regarding the health of the Sydney live music and performance industry, the City worked with industry and academia to develop its Live Music and Performance Action Plan in 2013. The action plan aims to support Sydney live music and performance sector through regulatory reform, advocacy, research and strategic...