Thomas Rome Lecture
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).
2009 Thomas Rome Lecture
Exploring the Future of Commercial Radio in Australia
Joan Warner, CEO of Commercial Radio Australia explores listening trends and the role of radio in an ever-changing media world. Visit our website to hear Joan's lecture after 20th August.
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.
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.
