The inspirational turnout at yesterday”s SLAM rally shows the depth of love Melburnians have for their live music. But its focus on venue sustainability is only half the story. Continue reading
Apparently, nothing. On the surface it’s booming: in quality and quantity it’s hard to beat Melbourne’s live scene anywhere in the world. But look a little deeper and you’ll find that the people who make this beautiful noise are having a hard time getting a fair share of what can be a very lucrative business for others. Continue reading
The Phraser program is underpinned by a particular conception of the elementary structure of music. This conception is expressed through three interrelated types of objects: sequence, event, and phrase. Continue reading