In response to Covid-19 impacts Arts OutWest has identified the music industry in our region as an area needing additional support.
CONNECT TO OUR Music industry support program
Our Music Industry Support Officer is Patrick Coomey. Patrick works one-day per week for Arts OutWest and 3-days per week as Regional Music Officer for Music NSW. His contact details are below.
Musicians and music venues, of all types, are invited to join an active Facebook group. {note the previous AOW Music Industry Facebook group has been merged with the Music NSW: Central West group}
Partners
Arts OutWest is utilizing funds from the NSW Government’s RESTART package to employ a Music Industry Support Officer, support local gigs and for the creation of the album ‘While the World Waits’.
Funds from the Australian Government’s Live Music Office support the Live and Kicking program.
We have also made a number of other funding applications.
Projects and activities
Connecting creatives across our region
Gathering info on the music scene
2021: Gigs and venue support
Live, local, music gigs
Original music from the Central West
news and updates
Sunday 14 November, doors 2pm for 3pm show. Little Alberts at The Victoria BATHURST. Arts OutWest is pleased to present a series of Sunday Sessions featuring Original music artists from The Central West.
Arts OutWest is delighted to be working with Lachlan Shire Council to set up live, local music performance opportunities. Calling now for Lachlan Shire local musicians to take part.
We’re excited to launch a new album ‘While the World Waits’, 15 original tracks by musicians from the NSW Central West. CD copies now for sale for $10 plus postage. BUY YOUR COPY HERE.
September and October. Music NSW Regional Music Officer (Central West) Patrick Coomey will be holding 30 min 1-on-1 sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
NOW CLOSED. Closes 15 October 2021. Show me what it feels like… WHILE THE WORLD WAITS. Arts OutWest is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for 15 regional visual artists to create artworks in response to regional music.
Some of the featured artists on our compilation album ‘While the World Waits’ have published film clips to accompany their tracks. Enjoy them here.
Saturday 21 August 2pm. Live and online. Featuring performances by a couple of the artists from the album plus hear from the producer and get an insight into the backstory of the project. Missed it? You can re-watch it.
CONTACT OUR TEAM
Patrick works 1 day/ week for Arts OutWest and is Regional Music Officer for Music NSW 3 days per week.