The New Music Network is calling for proposals for the 2014 New Music Mini Series

Deadline for Submissions: 30 November 2013

The New Music Mini Series is a five-part series of concert events that promote (or comprise performances by) artists and ensembles of ‘the next generation’ within contemporary art music practice. This includes individuals and/or ensembles that are starting out in their performing careers and/or artists or ensembles creating new projects. The series is held alongside the annual New Music Network Concert Series.

Proposals for the Series are welcome from interested individuals or ensembles wishing to present a concert event. Genres considered for the series include: composed, electronic, and/or improvisatorial musics. Proposals will only be accepted for events held in Australia.

Additional Proposal: In 2014, the New Music Network has received funding from APRA to present a concert event that focusses on new Australian compositions. The successful proposal will be presented as a concert event with a program that contains Australian compositions registered with APRA and should include newly composed works.

The New Music Mini Series was launched in 2005, for emerging creators targeting newly formed groups or solo artists and/or new projects. The series is curated each year by two selected Artistic Directors nominated annually by the New Music Network Executive Committee. Benefits of the project include profile building, marketing and audience development support and the critical context of presenting alongside more established member groups in an annual program. The decision of the Artistic Directors is final. The selected participates will be announced in February 2014.

Proposals should include:

1. One page submission with a proposed program featuring new Australian and/or contemporary repertoire

2. Group or individual biography

3. Support material including reviews, CD, MP3 files, etc.

4. Technical rider

5. Proposed venue [please identify at least two venues]

6. Proposed date [please identify at least two different dates]


The New Music Mini Series provides:

1. Performance Fee of $800 (+ GST if registered)

2. Contribution to venue hire

3. A small advertising budget

4. Marketing and PR support

5. Listing in the annual NMN marketing collateral


Send your submissions to the New Music Network Manager by 30 November 2013.
Email: nmn@newmusicnetwork.com.au
Post: Philippa Horn, New Music Network, PO Box A661, Sydney South NSW 1235
If you require further information please contact NMN on ph:0411 606 077