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Welcome to Music in the ACT

This site is dedicated to linking the Australian Capital Territory's musicians, venues and businesses plus listing helpful music industry sites to assist in artist and business development. Our aim is to encourage growth in the music community of our territory and offer a one-stop location for all music industry needs.

We have contacted several bands/artists, venues and businesses and built directories in each category which can be accessed from the top menu bar. There is also a forum where our music community can get together and network. Last but not least, check out our regularly updated gig guide.

MITACT Hip Hop & Urban CD Project in 2010!

We're teaming up with local hip hop and urban artists for a Mix Tape / Showcase CD of local hip hop and urban tracks! Check out all the juicy details on the Facebook page by clicking the tape below! Keep your ear to the ground checking for that sub-bass pound or get involved now!

Hard ACT to Follow CD Now Available!

The "Hard ACT to Follow" CD is a showcase of Canberra's heavier bands! The CD is now available through the Hard Act website shop and samples of the tracks are available by clicking HERE.

MITACT 2620

Check out MITACT 2620, a collaborative songwriting experiment that took place in December 2008. Click on the MITACT 2620 logo below for more details on the project and for links to download the 26 songs that were written/recorded in the 20 days!

ACT Music Industry Newsletter

We've started issuing an ACT Music Industry Newsletter with updates on stuff happening in ACT music scene!!! Handy for everyone! If you want to get involved, head to our contact page and give us a shout. Also if you really want to shout about it, post your news on the forum!

Check out previous issues of the newsletter:
2008 - #01
2007 - August - September - October - November/December

Click here to sign up to the newsletter!!!

	Check Out Some Forum Posts
	The ACT
	KAYO MARBILUS DROPS NEW E.P by bandpromotion on Tue 08 Jun, 2010 10:44 am Canberra’s own hip-hop artist, Kayo is in the final stages of droping his latest E.P "Karisma" which Kayo has been working on for the past 18months and is due out June 19th. Kayo Marbilus is an established Canberra hip hop artist originally from Ghana. He has been doing live performances since he was 15, and released his debut CD at the age of 19 which was popular in the Canberra scene, with over 900 copies sold. Tracks from the CD were played on FUEL CHANNEL 2005 - 2007, and music from the Canberra Stand Up Mixtape was featured on FAT PIZZA SERIOUS 5 2007 and received outstanding feedback from Australia's top DJs. "I'm excited by artists who own their positions within the hip hop community. Ones who work with what they got to make some noise. One such artist goes by the name of Kayo Marbilus…and he knows how to bring the heat! …writing on topics that are both personal as well as inspirational, Kayo steps to the mic with a voice that speaks with honesty - Maxine Cohen. As well as sharing insights into his life growing up, Kayo raps about issues such as poverty and politics in Australia and the struggles of disadvantaged Australian youth. Kayo may not reflect the sound of your typical Australian rapper - having strong Ghanaian heritage and being Australian raised, Kayo brings a unique accent to the Aussie hip hop scene, and flows to beats with an urban sound reflective of popular US Hip Hop. Be sure to check out Kayo's Myspace page for updates,tours...etc. Kayo Marbilus's E.P will be for purchase on iTunes via his myspace page. myspace.com/kayomarbilus Comments (0) Other recent topics Music for Community Radio Who will you nominate? Review of the Arts in Canberra Community Survey


	Collaborate
	Seeking Keyboard Player by rocckmeister on Sun 22 Nov, 2009 3:33 pm Funky r'n'b trio Angelfyre seeks keyboard player. We need the funky clavinet and the B3 Hammond sounds. http://www.reverbnation.com/angelfyre Comments (0) Other recent topics Violin Player Needed bassist and keyboardist wanted bassist needed 4 metal band


	Promote Yourself
	Thermofest by Duck on Wed 23 Jun, 2010 11:21 pm Massive gig at The Basement on July 24. Get on down. Comments (0) Other recent topics KAYO MARBILUS DROPS NEW E.P BAND PROMOTION MYSPACE/FACEBOOK/YOUTUBE Song and video


	Advertise
	FREE MYSPACE BAND/ARTIST PROMOTION by bandpromotion on Tue 29 Jun, 2010 2:02 pm Email us at myspacemusic67@rocketmail.com for your free promo blast sent world wide !! (MAKE YOUR YOU ADD YOUR MYSPACE URL YOU WANT PROMOTED) We are working with over 1450 bands and artists world wide from unsigned to major artists. We have just helped 2 Aussie bands get signed to a major label for 2011 roster and a hip hop group for 2011 roster. myspace-artist-promotion.web.com Comments (0) Other recent topics Inviting all ACT based musicians/songwriters Exciting new resource for independent artists FOR SALE APPLE IPHONE 3G S 32GB FOR JUST $320USD


	Music Resources
	NARM 2009 State Of The Industry: Michael Masnick by mitact on Mon 13 Jul, 2009 6:29 pm Learning From What's Working: Success Stories From The Music Commerce Frontier Very insightful presentation on future music industry models, free music, connecting with fans and giving fans a reason to buy. http://www.vimeo.com/5229486 Comments (0) Other recent topics NEW! CUBASE 5 LOOKS SICK!!! $2000 prizewinner announced!!! Time is running out……the BTY super concert closes end Jan


	Go to the MITACT Forum

To get on MITACT's directory, head to our Contact page & Use our online form!

List your music project, venue or business on MITACT and be part of a strengthened ACT music community!

overview of the Site

The site is split up into Six main sections:

Bands/Artists
Website and contact details for ACT artists.

Venues
Venues in the ACT who support local music.

Businesses
Businesses offering different services to the ACT music industry. Included are recording studios, rehearsal studios, record labels, music equipment retailers, teachers and more.

Resources
Heaps of links to useful websites.. eg. ACT gig guides, Australian and International music industry info... and more.

Gig Guide
The gig guide provides up to date gig movements of ACT bands.

Forum
Network! Find band members, post gig fliers, buy and sell gear, share tips and tricks...

We hope you find site useful. If you have any suggestions or would like to contribute, then please go to the Contact page and let us know.

Cheers.

The MITACT Team