Live and Local Shoalhaven - City of Gigs

05/06/2024

Free songwriting workshop: limited places!

A vibrant entertainment venue presenting an exciting program of music, theatre, dance, children's shows, and much more.

25/08/2023

You already know how to perform, but what about the business skills to help you market and brand your act? A great opportunity here from South Coast Arts for 10 lucky, local creatives! 👇

📣 Unleash your creativity with Creative Pulse: The Art of Business Growth! 🎨

Open to creatives in the South Coast Arts region, this amazing program offers workshops on marketing, branding, social media, and more.

Benefit from six months of 1-on-1 coaching to elevate your artistic business.

ONLY 10 spots available for existing and budding artists alike. You must have an existing ABN and website or Facebook Business Page (not a profile page)

Apply now and take your business knowledge to the next level! ✨
🔗 https://southcoastarts.org.au/projects/creative-pulse/

19/02/2023

A great opportunity for performers 👇

🎸🎺🎷 FREE WORKSHOP for musicians!

Learn techniques for overcoming stage fright from internationally renowned performer and teacher, Karin Schaupp. Recently appointed Head of Classical Guitar at the Queensland Conservatorium, this proven method will help musicians of all levels feel more confident when performing - and enable you to focus on showcasing your talent.

📅 Date: Sat 4 Mar
⏰ Time: 10.30am - 12pm
💲 Cost: Free (Registrations Essential)
🖊Register: [email protected]

13/02/2023

Musica Viva Australia is taking expressions of interest for Australian artists interested in touring this year! Applications close 1 March 2023.

Share your musical talents with communities across NSW!

We’re inviting Australian artists to complete an expression of interest for NSW regional touring in 2024. We’re interested in hearing from diverse ensemble musicians who love to perform, are eager to present workshops and engage in other community activities in regional areas.

We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people who identify as having a disability, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Tag an artist who should apply in the comments below! Applications close 1 March 2023 at 11:59pm AEDT.

https://www.musicaviva.com.au/concerts/regional-touring/regional-touring-2024-eoi/

18/12/2022

Did you make it along to the Live and Local Shoalhaven micro-festival in downtown Nowra last weekend?

We were delighted to see music fans, local business and artists come together for a day of music and surprises.

Check out these stunning 📸 by Tracey Leigh Photography

07/12/2022

🗺 The Live and Local Nowra program has been released! Meander through town throughout Saturday 10 December to catch over 30 artists in pop up performances at cafés and shops.

🎶 Support local musicians as well as businesses - and enjoy the day of music!

06/12/2022

ONE DAY • EIGHT VENUES • 30+ ARTISTS!

Pop into town for some Christmas shopping this Saturday and you'll be greeted with pop up performances throughout the day! Starting at Hyper Hyper at 9am through to a temporary stage in Jelly Bean Park from 4pm - catch some fantastic local talent dotted through Nowra.

📅 Sat 10 Dec, from 9am
See the full program 👉 https://bit.ly/LLNowra

02/12/2022

🎶 Live and Local is taking over the streets of NOWRA!

📍 Popping up at: Hyper Hyper Coffee, Tea Club Cafe, Pony the label, El horses, Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra , Bottlerocket Bar, & Spaghetti Junction. PLUS an outdoor stage in Jelly Bean Park from 4pm!

🎸 Get along and support over 19 local artists, and hear them serenade your Saturday shop.

📅 SAT 10 DEC, from 9am til late
👉 Full program released soon!

02/08/2022

🎨🎸🎭 A fantastic funding opportunity for local artists!

South Coast Arts are currently seeking applications for the Country Art Support Program (CASP) small grants program, which offers $3,000 in seed funding for artists seeking to explore, research and/develop a new creative concept. Open to practicing artists (all practices and mediums) across Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven LGAs.

👉 APPLY HERE
https://artsnsw.smartygrants.com.au/CASP22SCA
👉 GUIDELINES HERE
https://www.create.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Country-Arts-Support-Program-CASP-Guidelines-SOUTH-COAST-ARTS.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3AXshRxlFrjXXQZmc_vs2l8TmR3milI2FdH1hZ4ozcDXwZ30uvW-FO658

07/07/2022

We love seeing young ones getting their creative vibes going! Thanks SongMakers for these fantastic opportunities for local musicians. 🎸🎤🎹

04/07/2022

A FANTASTIC opportunity for musicians aged 16-21 is happening this Thursday! Register now for a FREE workshop of songwriting, recording, meeting like-minds and working with some of the most inspiring pro creatives around. Email [email protected] to secure your place.

04/07/2022

🔊 Calling 16-21 y/o musicians interested in a FREE workshop of songwriting, recording, meeting like-minds and working with some of the most inspiring pro creatives around! Register now. Limited spaces available.