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APURTE IRRETYE-KE IWERRE ANYENTE-LE
MEETING UP TOGETHER – LOOKING IN THE SAME DIRECTION
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THE CONVERGE PROGRAM
The diversity of our people, stories and lands will converge in Mbantua (Alice Springs)
0n 22-24 May 2017 to invigorate the powerful and connected voice of
Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander media.
Our Monday night Opening Ceremony, lead by local Elder Kumalie Riley, will welcome all delegates to celebrate the rich culture of Eastern and Central Arrernte. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media history and pioneers will be acknowledged and celebrated. On Tuesday night IRCA will host the Converge Dinner for all delegates, a great opportunity to connect and network with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media workers from across Australia.
The summit will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Mbantua (Alice Springs) and they are providing a 10% discount on their best rates for all delegates, subject to availability of the Hotel. More details on the IRCA website.
REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY 12 MAY 2017
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19RIMF
LUTJURRINGKULALA NINTIRINGAMA NGAPARTJI NGAPARTJI
COME TOGETHER TO LEARN AND SHARE
Big country, big
night skies and big Tjukurrpa. This year the Remote Indigenous Media Festival is in Ngaanyatjarra lands in remote WA at Irrunytju (Wingellina). It is a special year for
co-hosts NG Media who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary!
The Festival is a major industry event celebrating our achievements and building the capacity of our remote Indigenous media sector. Registration is now open for remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media organisations and
workers. The Festival dates are 25 to 30 September 2017. This means arriving on September 25 and departing on Sunday 1 October 2017.
Come together to learn with media workshops and forums. Come together and share in Ngaanyatjarra music, art and
culture. #RIMF
Early bird tickets close 30 June 2017
MORE INFO HERE
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RADIO APPS RELEASED
You can now listen to the following IndigiTUBE radio stations on your Android or Apple device: Black Star Radio, CAAMA Alice Springs, PAKAM - Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media, 8PAW Radio Network, Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW), NG Media, PY Media - Radio 5NPY, Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA). Some radio networks also have individual apps available. Visit the links below to download from the
Apple appstore or Google playstore.
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REMOTE RADIO AND MOBILE CONNECTIVITY
The 2016 Remote Indigenous Media and Communications Survey highlighted the importance and value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander radio to local communities. 80% of remote community members are regular listeners to the radio services provided through Remote Indigenous Media Organisations and Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Services.
But for community members in areas without mobile connectivity, remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander radio is especially important. The results of the survey show that access to news and emergency information through remote Indigenous radio is valued at significantly higher levels in communities without mobile connectivity. Alternative sources of information through Internet communications platforms are often simply not available or, where available through satellite, are slow or congested.
These findings about the impact of mobile connectivity further underpin the vital role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander radio. Its reach into small, very remote communities with important and time sensitive information for community member engagement with local, regional and national matters and issues is of critical importance to those communities.
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ACMA LICENSING ONLINE REGISTER
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has a useful online register of broadcasting licenses. Searches can be done by licensee, site, call sign, and a range of other broadcasting arrangements. Details of license number, licence type as well as a pdf of the ACMA licence are available.
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INDIGENOUS MEDIA'S NEXT GENERATION
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have converged at Batchelor Institute to begin their studies in screen and media. Batchelor Institute recognises that Australia’s Indigenous media outlets play a valuable role in challenging stereotypes and giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a voice. This allows them to portray often complex issues accurately and realistically through both community-based and mainstream networks. The next generation of Indigenous broadcasters are cutting their teeth at Batchelor Institute, developing skills in radio programming and announcing, as well as film and television production.
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REMOTE, CONNECTED AND SAVVY!
The Broadband For The Bush Indigenous Focus Day is on Wednesday 21 June in Fremantle Western Australia. Nickeema Williams from Worrabinda Queensland has been selected in the first round of Advance Queensland's Community Digital Champions 2017. She will be presenting at the Indigenous Focus Day. For travel subsidies and all other enquiries, contact us on 08 8952 6465 or info@irca.net.au
MORE INFORMATION
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FUNDING FOR DIGITAL RADIO TO INCREASE BY $6.1M
The community broadcasting sector has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to increase funding for digital radio services and spectrum changes by $6.1m over two years. Technological change in our sector has real costs. We thank the CBAA for their advocacy efforts and the Australian Government for this funding commitment to address some of these costs. We are keen to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander radio services are available all across Australia, including on the digital spectrum. There is more work to be done to achieve this. #keepcommunityradio
LISTEN TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT
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NIMAS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
2017 promises to be an amazing year for Indigenous music, and this is your chance to recognise bands and musicians that are creating awesome work. The NIMAs recognise achievement in the Indigenous music industry and this is your chance to nominate.
Nominate now and help showcase some of the amazing talent from across the country. NOMINATIONS CLOSE 23 JUNE 2017.
NOMINATE NOW
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BUSH BANDS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Bush Bands Program brings together two of Central Australia’s premier music industry events. The Bush Bands Bash and Bush Bands Business provide specifically selected Indigenous musicians, from remote communities across Central Australia, an opportunity to hone their music and performance skills, gain industry knowledge, and put it all to practise at an impressive concert in front of thousands.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 8 JUNE 2017.
MORE INFORMATION
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NT SONG OF THE YEAR AWARDS OPEN
Submissions for the 2017 NT Song of the Year Awards, an annual initiative introduced
by the Northern Territory’s lead music industry body, MusicNT, are now open. The Awards were created to recognise and showcase the unique songwriting talents of Territory-based musicians, locally and nationally, as judged by high profile industry
representatives. ENTRIES CLOSE 26 MAY 2017.
ENTER HERE
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BLACK COMEDY CALLOUT: ABC
Are you Indigenous AND funny? Are you a fan of the ABC TV show Black Comedy? Or do
you reckon you could do better? Maybe you've got what it takes to be involved in the show! ABC Television's Indigenous Department is calling for up to 15 Indigenous writers and performers to be involved in a workshop for a potential third series of Black Comedy. SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 15 MAY 2017.
APPLY HERE
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THE FUTURE OF MUSIC
The APRA AMCOS music grants program is an investment in the future of music. Supporting projects, events and organisations that benefit its members.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31 MAY 2017.
APPLY HERE
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Applications now open for the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence 2017 IDX Flint program. It provides $15,000 (AUD) worth of in-kind support for regional communities through:
• hands on workshops for young people
• skills development for local facilitators, and
• equipment and educational resources, to the value of $10,000 (AUD)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2 JUNE 2017.
APPLY HERE
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The Community Broadcasting Foundation Emergency Grants are available to assist stations to replace damaged
or destroyed essential equipment and related immediate expenses in order to restore basic transmission following an unforeseen event such as flood, bushfire, lightning or accidental damage (but not operator failure). Grants will be approved outside the normal grant rounds - you will receive advice about the success of your application within approximately two weeks, instead of the usual 10 weeks.
APPLICATIONS WELCOME ANYTIME.
APPLY HERE
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6 JULY 2017 Each year in July the Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre hosts the Mowanjum Festival, sharing the vibrant, living culture of the Ngarinyin, Worrorra and Wunambal peoples. Performers from all ages participate in Junba or traditional dances, telling the stories of the Mowanjum people. The revival and performance of these dances are a significant moment of celebration for the local community, and deeply moving to the elders who thought they might never see those dances again.
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9-11 JUNE 2017 The Barunga Festival is an iconic event on the national festival
calendar with a long and proud tradition of celebrating the best of remote Indigenous Australia. This much-loved Territory festival attracts a 4000-strong audience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all over the world who descend upon the small remote community to camp and take part in a program of music, sport, traditional arts and cultural activities over the 3-day long weekend in June each year, welcomed by the traditional owners.
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14-15 JULY 2017 Regarded as one of the country’s most spiritually significant Indigenous cultural festivals, this year’s Walking with Spirits returns to Beswick Falls with an outstanding national cultural coup. The event will feature David Bridie performing with Papuan Songman George Telek and musicians from the Gunantuna, Yorta Yorta man Benny Walker and North East Arnhem Land’s Rrawun Maymuru.
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INDIGENOUS REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION (IRCA)
2/70 Elder St, PO Box 2731 Alice Springs NT 0871
comms@irca.net.au | irca.net.au | 08 8952 6465
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