Connecting you with Australian culture online
Image courtesy of the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and Australian Museums & Galleries Online. The Eureka rebellion, which is often referred to as the 'Eureka Stockade' is a key event in the development of Australian democracy and Australian identity, with so...
Like other art forms, Australian theatre has built on previous traditions and developed over time, shaped by local and international artistic movements, events and trends. Australian theatre history incorporates the stories of many actors, entrepreneurs,...
Easter commemorates the resurrection (return to life) of Jesus Christ following his death by crucifixion. Easter eggs are traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday, however stores start stocking Easter treats well before the Easter holiday period. Early on Ea...
Marvellous Melbourne Jazz Festival - Bernie McGann Group - Bernie McGann, sax; John Pochee , drum; Chuck Yates, keyboard; Jeff Kluke, bass. An Australian jazz sound has developed through a practice of innovation where performers improvised within particu...
Australia has had a strong and vibrant jazz scene since the 1920s, commencing with visiting performers and reciprocated by Australian jazz performers touring regularly in America and Europe. Mainstream jazz centres on 'swing', although most jazz styles co...
Australian singer Little Pattie and the band, Col Joye and the Joye Boys, perform for soldiers of Headquarters Australian Force Vietnam, in the Free World Military building, Saigon, Vietnam. Like rock music, popular, or pop music had its origins in the 1...
The Australian Institute of Music has been preparing young Australians for music careers since 1968. This is a portal to other Australian music websites of various genres, including jazz, blues, pop, rock and classical. Australian country and folk music...
Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) (more info)
The Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) is an organisation formed to represent the interests of all people involved professionally in Australia's country music industry. On the CMAA website you can find information on the Tamworth Country Music
Australasian Computer Music Association (ACMA) (more info)
The Australasian Computer Music Association (ACMA) provides a regional forum for new compositions, information sharing and research about music technology and computer music. ACMA's activities include an annual conference, an occasional newsletter 'Chrom
Sydney Improvised Music Association Inc (SIMA) (more info)
SIMA is a non-profit, incorporated association which aims to facilitate the performance and recording of contemporary jazz and improvised music. Its main venue is the Sound Lounge at the Seymour Theatre Centre, corner of City Road and Cleveland Street, Ch
Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association Inc (more info)
A combined club promoting traditional dancing and music, as well as more contemporary acoustic music. The website includes details of music events at the Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Music Club, monthly bush dances, and the Umina Beach Folk Festival which
Australian Bicycle council (more info)
The Australian Bicycle Council is the national body that manages and coordinates implementation of the Australian National Cycling Strategy 2005 - 2010. This is the third cycling strategy to be sanctioned by Australian transport ministers as part of the A
Music NT Inc. is a non-profit member-based music organisation for the Northern Territory, representing, developing and servicing the Territory's original music industry. As the peak contemporary music development body, Music NT has a focus on developing
Western Australian Music Industry Association (more info)
WAM, the West Australian Music Industry Association Inc, exists to develop the contemporary music industry in WA. WAM is non profit membership based association and the peak representative body for contemporary music in WA.
Outdoor Council of Australia (more info)
The Outdoor Council of Australia is the peak body for outdoor professionals in Australia. The role of the Council is to represent to the community, industries and all levels of government, the views and needs of outdoor educators, leaders and guides as we
Choral Association Australia Inc. (more info)
Choral Association Australia is dedicated to promoting choral music in every form throughout Australia. CAA provide information on administrative matters such as insurance, copyright, performance, travel and other practicalities.
Australasian Wrestling Federation (more info)
The Australasian Wrestling Federation was formed to provide quality live pro-wrestling events to the Australian public. The website includes information about upcoming events and bookings, wrestlers, and results.
The purpose of the O.I.K.A. is to spread and preserve true traditional Isshin-Ryu Karate and Okinawa Kobudo. This site provides information about membership and tournaments, and the history of Isshinryu.
The Victorian Motorcycle Tour Operators Association (VMTOA) (more info)
The Victorian Motorcycle Tour Operators Association was formed by a number of independent motorcycle tour operators to promote safety within the industry and set standards of practice. All members are fully licensed by the Victorian Taxi Directorate and a
Australian Camps Association (more info)
The Australian Camps Association is recognised as the national peak body for residential camps and activity providers in Australia. The Australian Camps Association has been assisting the residential camping, outdoor recreation and education community by
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