Things are looking bright for the Northern Territory’s live music industry, with MusicNT set to receive $50,000 in funding to develop the first-ever NT Contemporary Live Music Strategy.
The strategy will lay "the foundation and guide future support for the contemporary music sector in the Territory".
MusicNT Executive Director, Mark Smith, was "thrilled with this announcement of support".
"This type of forward thinking commitment from government sets the foundation for a vibrant and significant NT music sector," he said.
“From the annual National Indigenous Music Awards, to high-profile international performances by key artists, to grass roots social cohesion and individual wellbeing, to a vital part of the Territory identity and everyday lifestyle, NT contemporary music impacts on all levels of society.
“We’re in a fantastic position to capitalise on our strong return on investment to live music, which is great for artists, the economy, and the community.”
Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss said the government wanted to boost the creative industries that created jobs and contributed to the Territory lifestyle.
“The NT has a robust and well-recognised contemporary music sector which is an important contributor to the social and cultural fabric of life in the Territory," she said.
“MusicNT plays an important role in the Northern Territory arts ecology and I commend MusicNT for its commitment to the contemporary music sector in the Northern Territory.
“We continue to invest heavily in the live music scene in the Territory, and I look forward to working with MusicNT and the NT Music Industry Council to deliver the Contemporary Live Music Strategy for the NT.”
The announcement follows the release of a report titled, The Economic & Cultural Value Of Live Music In The Northern Territory, which confirms that the Territory has a "higher than national average return on investment per spend on live music".
"The Economic & Cultural Value Of Live Music In The Northern Territory Report not only recognises, but quantifies the important impact that live music makes to life in the Territory," Moss said.
“The live music industry is already a considerable economic driver in the Territory, delivering over $70 million each year back into the NT economy and it continues to provide jobs and opportunities to Territorians of all ages. The release of this report is a positive step to capitalise on this key industry."
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