Monday, 21 November 2011

Players 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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Thursday, 27 October 2011

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.

Monday, 05 September 2011

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

Tuesday, 12 May 2009

Freelancers 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. 

Tuesday, 12 May 2009

The producers of Chicago have responded to a number of the concerns raised by musicians booked for the Sydney run. This result was possible because the musicians joined their union and acted together. We look forward to working with more members in the live theatre sector to see improvements on the contracts offered. If you expect to be working on any upcoming musicals in 2009 contact your union: 02 9333 0938 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tuesday, 08 July 2008

The commencement of the new liquor laws from the Iemma Government last week brought long overdue reform to the regulation of entertainment and live music in NSW. "These laws, alongside recent reform of the NSW planning system which entirely removes the Place of Public Entertainment (PoPE) regulations, will deliver a streamlined environment for live music in NSW that will slash fees and red tape." said musician and Alliance delegate John Wardle. Read our full press release here.