Music NT News

Welcome to the Music NT news page. Here you can keep up to date with whatever is happening musically throughout the Northern Territory as well as getting the latest info on the industry across Australia and Internationally.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

How To Effectively Promote and Sell Your Music on iTunes


iTunes.... the holy grail of online selling to some. How do you stand out from the thousands of other tracks on there and actually get some benefits from it? Check this to find out more

Workloads of independent musicians

So you are independent, own all your songs, organise your own tours, get the band to rehearsals, print your own posters, run your own online space..... when you do have time to sleep. This age of independence has also heralded a time when bands have rapidly increased their workloads. Chekc out this blog for more

8 reasons to release a follow up EP


Check out this great blog on the value of releasing an EP straight after you drop your album. Sounds unusual but they give a good argument for it. The link is here

Friday, April 24, 2009

NIN Business Model Innovation in Music

Interesting interview with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails about the music industry, notably about business model innovation. Check it here.

Darwin Railway Club - up in flames

The NT News recently reported that a fire damaged Darwin live music venue the Darwin Railway Sports & Social Club in Parap, on Friday April 17. Reportedly police are investigating arson as a possible cause. Read more here...

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Music NT Live And Local


Got a show coming up, new CD or just something amazing happening in your career and want to share it with the radio world. Here is your chance. Music NT has partnered with ABC 105.7FM Darwin to present "Live 'n' Local" If you are interested get in touch with Music NT at
Em: manager@musicnt.com.au
Ph: 89811995