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Yamaha Educational Resources

19th February 2024

Yamaha Music Australia has launched its 2024 support resources for music educators.

These initiatives are part of delivering Yamaha’s mission statement “To significantly contribute to increasing the quality of, and participation in, instrumental music around Australia”. The grant program will be expanded in 2024, alongside a unique range of professional development programs and events in support of music education. Continue reading

Music EDnet Appoints New GM

5th February 2024

Music EDnet, a leading provider of technology for music, media and the performing arts in education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kye Thomas as the company’s new General Manager. Kye brings a wealth of experience to his role, with a professional journey deeply rooted in the music industry. His career began as an audio engineer and music producer, where he worked extensively with commercial and emerging artists in Melbourne’s finest recording studios.

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Specialty Timber Update (Victoria)

20th December 2023

The Victorian Government recently announced more detail about its Community Forestry Support Package, as it transitions away from native timber harvesting in the state. The package includes compensation for redundant plant equipment, and worker redundancies.

As part of this announcement, the Allan Government indicated its support for very small amounts of specialty timber supply.

Minister for the Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, said in a statement “Since the Victorian Forestry Plan was first announced in 2019, we have made sure small amounts of supply is available for niche products such as instrument-making.”

The implementation of licenses for “limited and very small-scale felling” will be considered over the next six months.

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WRC-23 update: Spectrum saved for broadcasting & wireless devices

19th December 2023

The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) was held in Dubai from 20th November-15th December, 2023. The issue that could potentially affect our industry was Agenda item 1.5: to review the spectrum use and spectrum needs of existing services in the frequency band 470-960 MHz in Region 1 and consider possible regulatory actions in the frequency band 470‑694 MHz in Region 1 on the basis of the review in accordance with Resolution 235 (WRC‑15).
This is the frequency band used for wireles audio devices.
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