ARIA has announced the program for its sixth annual ARIA Week in Sydney, which kicks off this November 19 with its biggest lineup yet.
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Leading the announcement is a keynote address from Zane Lowe, Creative Director and DJ for Apple Music’s global radio station Beats 1, at the invitation-only ARIA Masterclass held at the Telstra CIC on November 27.
ARIA Week presents a program of special one-off gigs, showcases, conferences and events taking place in and around Sydney, in celebration of Australian music. This week of events culminates in the 2017 ARIA Awards, which take place on November 28 at The Star Event Centre in Sydney.
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ARIA Chief Executive, Dan Rosen, said “ARIA is delighted to welcome Zane Lowe to Sydney as the keynote speaker for this year’s ARIA Masterclass.
“With more than 15 years in the business, Zane Lowe has been at the forefront of the global music industry. As one of music’s most influential radio DJs and now the head of Apple Music’s Beats 1 radio station, we look forward to him sharing some of the unique insights he has gathered throughout his extensive career.”
ARIA Week program
Sunday November 19 – ONE DAY at Beach Road @ The Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
Sunday November 19 – Laneway & ARIA Presents Matthew Young & Muki @ The Lansdowne
Monday November 20 – Laneway & ARIA Presents Hatchie & Good Morning @ The Lansdowne
Tuesday November 21 – Laneway & ARIA Presents Dear Seattle & Eliza & The Delusionals @ The Lansdowne
Tuesday November 21 – Music & Vision – Universal Sync Licensing Panel Event @ Universal Head Offices
Thursday November 23 – Producer’s BBQ @ Studio 301, Jones Bay Wharf
Thursday November 23 – Vance Joy Tour @ Enmore Theatre
Friday November 24 – Swarovski Spring Summer Launch Party
Saturday November 25 – SummerSalt Hunter Valley @ Hope Estate
Saturday November 25 – The New Noise @ Oxford Arts Factory
Sunday November 26 – SummerSalt Sydney @ Bondi Beach
Monday November 27 – ARIA Masterclass @ Telstra CIC
Monday November 27 – [V] Island Party
Monday November 27 – Songwriting Masterclass @ Forbes Street Studios with International #1 Songwriter (TBA)