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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.

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
	NYE in Canberra by Mikey Mike Alright on Wed 20 Jul, 2011 2:38 pm I might even stay in town for this one this year....www.missiontolaunch.com Comments (2) Other recent topics Lost Pioneers Free EP Download KAYO MARBILUS DROPS NEW E.P Music for Community Radio


	Collaborate
	Canberra guitarist wants to play some Djent by ac89 on Mon 21 Nov, 2011 10:43 pm Hey my name's Anthony. my main influences are bands like meshuggah, gojira, periphery, animals as leaders and intronaut. I'm 22 have my own transport and have a good working knowledge of theory. i'm interested in either meeting up with like minded musicians to start a group or to join a preexisting one. If interested contact me on 0420 537 635 and I hope to write some kickass music with people soon. Comments (0) Other recent topics Beneath The Tides Need a vocalist-Metal Band Drummer, guitarist and bass player wanted guitarist and bass player needed


	Promote Yourself
	Purple Sneakers presents: Bel Air by Purple Sneakers on Mon 19 Sep, 2011 3:56 pm Canberra’s loosest indie party BEL AIR rolls into town on FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER. While we can’t promise you’ll be a better person by the end of it, we can promise that PhDJ and all your favourite residents will have you, your damaged liver and that shameful drunken hook up coming back for more! So riddle me this… - YOUR PANTS – after losing weight from dancing. - YOUR CHANGE – after spending all your money on booze. - YOUR SHOE – after running away from the fuzz. - YOUR SHOULDER – after being apprehended by the fuzz. - YOUR SCREWS – attaching the headboard to your bed. - YOU & YOUR FEET… (Things that may become loose if you come to BEL AIR) PARTY NOISE PROVIDED BY: PhDJ (Syd) Eddie Shaggz Less Than Three Celebrity Sex Tape Architect DJs •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WHO? Purple Sneakers presents: Bel Air WHAT? Canberra’s biggest indie party WHEN? Friday 30th September WHERE? Transit Bar, Free entry GET ATTENDING WHY? Because we damn well feel like it! Check out the Bel Air facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Purple-Sneakers-Presents-Fresh-Prince-Bel-Air/208864335827378[/img] Comments (0) Other recent topics Lost Pioneers Free EP Download Thermofest KAYO MARBILUS DROPS NEW E.P


	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 The Creative Spirit Awards begins its 2010 competition!


	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