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John Bennett was born in Derby and is a member of the Bidyadanga community, located on the remote lands of Karrijarri country between the ALBUM OUT NOW! Indian Ocean and the Great Sandy Desert in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Kimberley is one of the most remote and awe inspiring regions on the planet, known for its majestic landscape and the unique boab trees, some of which are over 1000 years old.... Read More

Looking to celebrate our country’s rich heritage, music and culture? Then head to the Supreme Court Gardens on Australia Day for the 2011 TOO SOLID Music Festival. For the second time, this important Australia Day event has been coordinated by Perth’s only Aboriginal Radio station, 'Noongar Radio' and WA’s leading Indigenous music academy, 'Abmusic'.... Read More

After the successful inaugural TOO SOLID Music Awards in 2009 and the TOO SOLID Music Festival earlier this year, Abmusic is now set to launch its new program, “The TOO SOLID Program”.... Read More

TOO SOLID Records are pleased to announce Skinnyfish Music as our official distribution partner. Skinnyfish Music has been in operation for over ten years and currently manages and distributes several Northern Territory acts including ‘Gurrumul’ and ‘Saltwater Band’. ... Read More

The legendary frontman of the Australian iconic rock band, "Midnight Oil", now turned Minister for the Arts, "Mr Peter Garrett", visited Abmusic on Thrusday the 5th of August 2010. Mr Garrett's visit included; a Noongar welcome by Lee West and the Abmusic welcoming committee, a walk-around the college to all classrooms and a look at Abmusic's newest program... the 'TOO SOLID Program'!... Read More

The TOO SOLID Performing Arts Awards are pleased to announce Australia’s only Black Carpet event. So instead of ‘Red’, where goin’ ‘Black’! After the 2009 awards presentation at the Flyby Night Club in Fremantle, WA we are getting ready for May 2011. The music awards will now be renamed, the TOO SOLID Performing Arts Awards opening the event up to the wider Western Australian Indigenous performing arts community.... Read More

Abmusic and Noongar Media Enterprises (Noongar Radio) would like to thank everyone for a solid event! The City of Perth Skyworks event attracted in audience of around 10,000 people (the largest at this years Australia Day Skyworks event) and included two stages of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous musical talent.... Read More

Abmusic and The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Board of the Australia Council for the Arts have created a partnership to enable a small number of Indigenous Australian musicians from around the state of Western Australia to create and market quality recordings, ready to compete in today's music industry.... Read More

ALBUM OUT NOW! John Bennett was born in Derby and is a member of the Bidyadanga community, located on the remote lands of Karrijarri country between the Indian Ocean and the Great Sandy Desert in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Kimberley is one of the most remote and awe inspiring regions on the planet, known for its majestic landscape and the unique boab trees, some of which are over 1000 years old.... Read More

Men’s Yarning @ Langford Project Coordinator Secondment / Consultancy opportunity Up to 37.5 hours/week (flexible) $28 - $35 / hour (negotiable) Temporary until 30 June 2011 Men’s Yarning @ Langford is a partnership project working alongside Aboriginal Men in the Langford area to build community connection and shared responsibility for developing safe, healthy, and engaged communities.... Read More

As part of Country Arts WA's 2010 touring program, Deadly Award winners, 'The Yabu Band' are about to head to the Indian Ocean Territories for a two week tour. The tour includes: school workshops and shows on both Cocos and Christmas Island's.... Read More

The Yabu Band are nominated for 'Band of the Year' at the 2010 Deadly Awards. The awards take place on Monday the 27th of September at the Sydney Opera House. ... Read More

Country Arts WA has funding available to assist individuals or groups to be mentored by a professional artist, arts worker or arts organisation. Emerging artists: aged 18 to 26 or in the first 5 years of practice. Apply for up to $15,000. Career artists: practicing for more than 5 years. Apply for up to $30,000. Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 13 August 2010. You must discuss your application with the project officer to ensure you understand and fully address the funding criteria. One draft application can be reviewed by the Project Officer for feedback up to one week prior to closing date.... Read More

Regional Arts Fund Open for Applications Projects and Residencies Apply now for $3,000 to $20,000* to support your community to work with professional artists, arts workers or cultural leaders to create innovative, quality artwork, whilst developing partnerships and creative skills.... Read More

Courses start at beginner level, through to professional. Abmusic courses are all about making music as a performer. At Abmusic you will have the opportunity to gain quality performance experience, which will prepare you for the Contemporary Music Industry.... Read More