Inaugural Thomas Rome Lecture
Thomas Rome
The Thomas Rome Lecture has been created to enable leading figures in the Australian recorded sound industry to foster debate, interest and ideas about the recent and current state of the industry and its possible future directions both nationally and internationally.
The Lecture acknowledges the historic contribution of Thomas Rome, who recorded what is thought to be Australia’s earliest surviving sound recording, The Hen Convention (1896).
The Lecture this year was given by Michael Smellie, former Chief Operating Officer, Sony/BMG (New York).
Please note: The views expressed in this lecture are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Film and Sound Archive.
2008 Inaugural Thomas Rome Lecture
A Sound Recording Industry in Australia
Former Recorded Sound Industry Executive Michael Smellie identified some familiar concerns and challenges facing the Australian Music Industry and offered some key ideas to boost the industry.
