MUSIC | Amrap Gets Faster National Airplay For Unsigned Australian Music
3/4/2010 4:25:57 PM
Since launching late in 2009, over 100 community radio stations have ordered 5000 tracks through Amrap, a community radio initiative. The upcoming stage two of the launch will have unsigned artists clamouring to benefit from this fantastic initiative.
BEAT Music Editor Jaymz Clements cleared customs at Melbourne's Tullamarine only to find himself in the eye of a SLAM-storm on Bourke Street. He shares his thoughts and impressions of the rally that made more than just noise on the political stage from the back of a flat-bed truck.
As predicted at 'Industrial Strength' (BEAT, 22nd Febraury 2010), 20,000 people marched, closing traffic down like we were all in a U2 video. The statement was emphatically made, and the Government will have to respond to it.
TERTIARY | Victoria University Releases Study On International Student Safety In Melbourne
3/4/2010 10:37:11 AM
A Victoria University study into the safety of international students in Melbourne, Australia has found that a vast majority find the city to be a safe place. Nevertheless, many students reported threats to their safety that they believed had a racial, religious or cultural element.
MUSIC | Thousands Rally To Demonstrate Support For Live Music
2/24/2010 8:24:41 AM
Melbourne streets were filled with community pride yesterday when thousands of people marched with purpose in peaceful protest for the movement looking for greater legislative supportfor Australian live music culture.
