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Peter Garrett Supports Rock The Schools Program

Federal Minister for the Arts and former Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett has been named the patron for the Boost Mobile Rock the School program. The initiative will bring live music and career advice to 70 high schools across Australia.

The Take, Claire Clark, and Stone Parade will give students a first-hand look at all facets of the music industry.

“Rock the Schools is exciting, loud and a great training ground not only for up and coming artists but also all those integral support roles that are so important to be successful in the rock industry- sound, lighting, management and the like,” Peter Garrett explained.

“It is my great pleasure to be supporting a program that nurtures, inspires and educates young people about the diversity of opportunities within the music industry.”

Peter will attend the first event of the program, to be held at Brunswick Secondary College in Melbourne on May 6.

Image source: Peter Garrett website

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Labor Government Promotes Local Music

Peter Garrett has announced the Labor government will commit $2.4 million over the next four years to the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP). As if you needed another reason to oust John Howard, right?

The organisation plays a key part in promoting Australian music by delivering local content to 350 community radio stations across the country.

“I could see that [continued funding for AMRAP] would be a great boon to Aussie music and to young songwriters and bands, and it seemed really dumb for the funding to just end, so we’re going to keep it going,” Peter Garrett said yesterday.

The former Midnight Oil frontman, now state MP announced the news on Sydney’s FBi radio. The station plays 50% Australian music, much more than your average commercial station, and half of that comes from local Sydney talent. It was responsible for introducing audiences to The Vines, Wolfmother, Expatriate, The Grates, and more.

If you’re interested in the full Peter Garrett interview, you can hear the podcast at FBi Radio’s website.

Image source: Peter Garrett photo downloads page credit: Maclay Heriot