Why I’m no longer ticking the ‘emerging artist’ box
BY RACHEL BRUERVILLE Dear reader, I would like to officially announce, here in writing, that I have ‘emerged’ as an artist. Yep, from today onwards, […]
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Australia could lead globally in protecting local music creators
CONTENT COURTESY APRA AMCOS Music industry bodies APRA AMCOS and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO) welcome new draft AI regulations announced today by the Australian Government, […]
What live music is happening in Melbourne this September?
BY CUTCOMMON August is almost out, and this winter season has been wrapping up with some Intimate Salon Experiences. To celebrate 15 years of live […]
A new report shows AI could devastate Australia’s music industry
CONTENT COURTESY APRA AMCOS In the largest study of its kind in the region, music rights organisation APRA AMCOS has unveiled the results of its exhaustive report into […]
Classical music is not isolated from politics. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra should know this
BY PETER TREGEAR, THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, THE CONVERSATION The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) announced it was an error to cancel a scheduled concerto performance […]
4 concerts not to miss in Melbourne this August
BY CUTCOMMON It’s been exactly 15 years since the Melbourne Recital Centre started supporting live music — and it’s given Australian audiences access to hundreds […]
An education in music makes you a better employee. Are recruiters in tune?
BY DIANA TOLMIE, GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY See the word “musician” on a resume and you might not immediately think “stellar employee” or “exceptional leader”. Perhaps the […]
‘Caring as much as you do was killing you’. We need to talk about burnout in the arts
BY KATHERINE (KATE) POWER, THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND Burnout is an occupational hazard in many people-focused jobs. People in these roles routinely go “above and […]
6 live music events to launch you into summer
BY CUTCOMMON It’s the final month of the year — and your chance to break into the season with some new live music. What will […]
9 gigs not to miss if you’re in Melbourne this November
BY CUTCOMMON Here at CutCommon, we love showcasing live music and celebrating the extraordinary talent making it happen. And it’s going to be a bumper […]