Two great resources issued recently - both available for free download.

‘The 20 Things You Must Know About Music Online’ explains the workings of online media distribution and marketing and is of particular interest to indie music labels and artists. Very practical and comprehensive. Here’s a summary of the list of 20 to get you interested. While you’re at it, check out author Andrew Dubber’s The Wireless blog. Nice selection of MP3s to browse and plenty of info on what NZ musos are up to in the UK.

‘The Touring Manual’ by Fenn Gordon has been re-issued by Creative New Zealand. Also practical, comprehensive and free to download, the manual is revised with a new chapter on international touring. Touring provides artists with further income, gives new audiences access to the work and lets performers refine their practice and develop the work beyond that initial season. CNZ says the new edition will be available from mid august from their website; here’s a link to the first edition.

And while we’re talking touring, CNZ has announced a ‘quick response’ touring fund designed to support well-developed international tours which have been negotiated as a result of prior CNZ investment. The fund is available to companies involved in the Australian Performing Arts Market showcase programme as well as to productions with firm international tour offers that need a fast response to secure the deal. Check out criteria on CNZ’s website.

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