Income Averaging - are you eligible?

The ATO stipulates certain special professionals may be eligible to average their income over several years if they fall under certain occupations to combat fluctuations. "A special professional is an artist, composer, writer (this category includes a computer programmer), inventor, performer, production associate, or sportsperson. Theatre entrepreneurs are not special professionals."

For more information, go to the ATO's website by clicking here and download the PDF.

Primal Entertainment offers this link as a matter of courtesy only; it does not replace the advice of a legal professional or Accountant and is for information purposes only.  

 

 

What's On?

That's a very good question!

What’s On Central Coast covers all things Coastal from dawn til dawn. From their free musician’s web pages & reviews, to gig guides, accommodation, shopping, beaches, sport and community clubs and events - they have become the most comprehensive website for the entire Central Coast. What’s On has it covered, and if they don’t, let them know and they'll endeavour to find it for you. What’s On Central Coast - your one stop spot for everything Central Coast

 

Copyright & the Internet

Do you know what you're legally allowed to copy from the internet? Do you know how to protect your own material? Have you copied a review that someone has written on a recent performance and utilised it without their permission, or used it out of context? To find out if you're in breach of Australian Copyright Laws, and how to protect your own material, click here to go to CAL's (Copyright Agency Limited) website or download their PDF on the topic.

 

 

Check out our artists page for original, covers and profile acts such as Phil Emmanuel, Women In Docs, Amber Lawrence, Peter Healy, Luke O'Shea & Medicine Wheel and many more

 

Catch up on the latest news including how to obtain free airplay for your music

 

 

Wondering what others think of us? View our testimonials

Wayne Jury

By 16 Wayne was playing 7 nights a week up and down Australia's East coast.  Since then he has played thousands of gigs all over Australia;  opening for blues greats

3 Stripe Avenue

21 May - Avoca Beach Hotel, Avoca. 8:30pm Free

Barry Leef - Doobies, Eagles & West Coast Rock

21 May - The Basement, Circular Quay. 9:30pm Tix $25 + bf. Call Moshtix 1300 438 849

Fun 2 Mental

21 May - Canton Beach Sports Club, Toukley. 8pm Free

Ignition

21 May - Three Wise Monkey's, Sydney. 10:30pm Free

Steve Edmonds Band

21 May - Woodport Inn, Erina. 8pm Free

Chontia

22 May - Beachcomber Hotel, Toukley. 7pm Free

Funkstar

22 May - Marble Bar, Sydney. 9:30pm Free

Steve Tonge

22 May - Observer Hotel, The Rocks. 4pm Free

Steve Balbi

23 May - Harbord Beach Hotel, Harbord. 6pm Free

Gemma

23 May - Sails Stage, The Entrance.11am Free

 

Darling Harbour Jazz & Blues Festival

Starts 21 May - Darling Harbour Precinct, Sydney. 4:30pm Free. (Times vary daily)

The Flood

22 May - Lizotte's Restaurant, Kincumber. 7pm Tix $60 (incl supper), $70 (dinner & show)

 

Luke Vassella - Sweetest Mystery

Roz Pappalardo & The W.G -

     Playground

Jesse Morris & TP - Rise

 Leanne Paris - Simply

 Liza Ohlback - Something's Gonna...

Peter Healy - Millionaire

The Favourites - Mystery Lady Lane

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Bridget Pross - Work of Art

Phil Emmanuel - Take Off

Hussy Hicks - Nicotine & Vodka

Shawn Lidster - The Sealer's Song

Can't get a venue or agent to return your call? Want to know what legislation agents, managers and venue consultants are legally bound to follow?

Click here for all the info.

Note: This legislation is due to change, check the news page for details on the Entertainment Industry Licence Review

Robert Cray, Albert Collins and Buddy Guy with his band Black Cat Moan.

He has written material across a number of genres including co-writing the top 10 hit for Aleesha Rome “Search my Heaven”. A strong catalogue of country and country/pop crossover, along with many pop “R & B” / dance tunes; Wayne's passion for soul, folk and blues are what inspire his live performances.

Primal chose to offer a personal review of Wayne's music at  The Calm Space - a gorgeous place to unwind, its 'like a virtual day-spa for your senses'!

The theme at The Calm Space for April was 'Inspire' and you'll discover why Wayne's music is a perfect fit when you read the review.

To read, and to discover (or re-discover) the impact and power that music can have, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

Racz 'n Waters

Music is the space between the notes, and since

forming in December 2007 Racz 'n Waters have found their own beautifully original spaces. Their vocals blend seamlessly in 3 part harmonies, as they sing their open hearted lyrics, captivating audiences and promising a truly unforgettable performance that, in such a short time, has won awards and recommendations.

Their Debut Album Nothing Borrowed' produced by Karl Broadie, has an acoustic feel that doesn't need bells and whistles to be described as nothing short of breath taking. Nothing Borrowed not only offers the listener a chance to Take Time (funnily enough the title of the opening track) and reflect, but also offers fun and anthem like tracks guaranteed to send goose bumps through even the toughest of skins... and hearts.

 

Hussy Hicks

Full of stories and songs Julz Parker and Leesa Gentz collaborated to form the Hussy Hicks; a proudly independent duo, between them

having performed on every continent, from the intimate coffeehouse circuit of the USA, to major festivals including Glastonbury, UK; The Plateau Festival, NJ America, and the Soave International Guitar Festival in Italy.

The Hussy Hicks music is flavoured by a unique mix of influences, and present their songs in an energetic yet intimate way, each supporting the other in their distinctively different styles whilst sharing an onstage chemistry that can only be described as captivating.

 

 

 

 

 

   

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"Music can touch people at a primal level - evoking different emotions and triggering memories of particular places and times. 

Music is such a part of our emotional makeup - it can make you patriotic, it can make you want to fight,

it can make you want to cry"

Reproduced with the kind permission of Jimmy Barnes from his book Say It Loud

 

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