THE 2024 MUSICACT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Presented and supported by the ACT Government through artsACT, The MusicACT Professional Development Program supports emerging and established artists and industry workers through a suite of free professional development opportunities and events.
In 2024, MusicACT is presenting a cohesive calendar of professional development events and initiatives. Follow along as we trace the artist journey from the first sparks of inspiration, to the creation of musical works to bringing them alive for audiences.
PROGRAM FOCUS
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To provide participants with the essential creative tools, techniques, and connections for songwriting and other creative music endeavours.
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To take participants through the production and design phases of the artist journey, strengthening the links between ACT artists and industry creatives.
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To assist participants with the planning and execution phases of their next release by focusing on key strategies, skills, and industry connections.
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To help participants capitalise on the post-release cycle by developing their live performance and live revenue streams in preparation for future releases.
PROGRAM FEEDBACK
This data has been reported by event attendees from a statistically significant sample size through the MusicACT audience feedback collection form since July 31, 2021.
QUALITY OF EVENT SPEAKERS
(Avg. 4.5/5)
EVENT STRUCTURE
(Avg. 4.6/5)
RELEVANCE TO THE ACT MUSIC SCENE
(Avg. 4.5/5)
AUDIENCE TESTIMONIALS
“These events really do help with understanding the industry a whole lot more. Continue these events cause I'd love to attend more!”
“More of this!! great to hear legit career advice from real people working in the industry, not just advice about what they do but how they got to where they are.”
“I’m in NSW, so I’ve snuck over the border for this, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity. ”
“These chats are awesome. I am a musician just starting out (albeit at a much older age) and having some advice on how to do things better is helping me in so many ways.”
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! Awesome sync songwriting content from an Aussie POV!!!”
“Keep doing more sessions like today, it was so relevant and informative.”
“keep offering valuable online sessions like this!”
“More informative events like this one, you're all doing a great job!”
“These workshops have been fantastic! Thank you.”
“It is nice to have some interstates or overseas speakers to broaden our views in the small Canberra community.”