Alliance goes Vivid

allianceThe Alliance is hosting two exciting events in collaboration with Vivid Sydney, both free-of-charge for Alliance/Equity members.

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Orchestra Victoria vote for new agreement

allianceOrchestra Victoria musicians have this week voted in favour of a new enterprise agreement for 2012.

 

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Orchestra Victoria dispute ends

Alliance LogoPlayers and management of Orchestra Victoria have resolved their dispute and avoided the industrial action planned for Opera Australia's performance of La Traviata tomorrow night. Following a long-running dispute about the use of contract musicians, the board, management and the orchestra's musicians have agreed to maintain a permanent ensemble of players.

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Adelaide Symphony members support their Victorian colleagues

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Adelaide Symphony Orchestra musicians this week dusted off the red T-shirts from their successful “Great Cities Have Great Orchestras” campaign, in order to show solidarity with their colleagues at Orchestra Victoria.

Orchestra Victoria members are facing widespread cuts, and a push to casualise the orchestra by introducing contracts.

Concerns at the Con

Sydney Conservatorium of Music crew have voiced concerns about their terms of engagement. If you currently work at the venue, or know someone who does, please contact Frisco Carmona on (02) 9333 0930 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Better Insurance For Musos

Better Insurance For MusosFreelancers musicians are usually expected to have their own Public Liability Insurance and the high premiums associated with this was raised as an issue of concern by many musicians in a recent Alliance survey. This week we have confirmed a new insurance policy and all freelance musician members will be contacted with this offer.