OZeCulture 2005: Magic, Money and Myth is the fourth national conference about Australian culture, creative industries, digital content and ebusiness. The conference, held 7-8 April, 2005 in Byron Bay, will feature Australian and international keynote speakers on a broad range of topics related to the latest developments, opportunities and challenges for creative industry practitioners. Within the main theme of 'Magic, Money and Myth', the conference will explore four ‘big ideas’:

Perspectives on Creative Industries;

Financing Creativity;

Creative Rights; and

Creating Future Audiences. There will also be a second stream of cultural sector case studies which highlight innovative and creative uses of digital and online technologies. Confirmed speakers include:

Dame Cheryll Sotheran - Sector Director, Creative Industries, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

Paul Voigt - Senior Investment Manager, Creative Industries, for Investment New Zealand (the investment arm of New Zealand Trade & Enterprise), Board Member of Film NZ.

Paul Brewer - Director of Marketing and Communications at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. OZeCulture 2005: Magic, Money and Myth is a conference for artists, cultural administrators and policy makers, information technology professionals, creative industry practitioners and educators. To register, CLICK HERE, or call 1800 065 754 (freecall within Australia). Full details of the conference are available at: www.ozeculture.com.au