From birthing a concept to choosing the right director, there’s a lot to be considered before making a great film clip for your song. A standout music video ideally looks smooth and effortless, but like a duck paddling in water, there’s a lot of work going on beneath that calm surface. We’ve asked some of Australia’s most …
If you keep up with current events in music, you’ll know that mental health has been a hot topic of late – as it rightly should be. A study earlier this year by Victoria University, one that The Age called “the most extensive study of entertainment industry workers undertaken anywhere in the world”, made national news, and unveiled …
Mental Health In The Music Industry: A Frank Discussion Read More
Writer’s block happens to the best of artists! If it’s been a while since you came up with anything you feel showcases your talent (or maybe anything at all), here are some ideas that will get those creative juices flowing again! 1. Get writing as soon as you wake up, or before bed when you’re really tired …
A guest article by music/arts accountant Scott Maughan with reference to AMIN’s Tax Pack prepared by Ben Fletcher. Tax: the very word is enough to make many musicians eyes glaze over. Unfortunately, if you’re receiving an income from music (woohoo!), preparing your yearly tax return is a horrifying necessity. But we’ve got you covered. The below article by guest author Scott Maughan is a fantastic, comprehensive …
Tax: A Comprehensive How-To Guide For Musicians And Music Workers Read More
Louise Terry of Strut & Fret Production House is Festival Programmer for Melbourne’s illustrious Brunswick Music Festival (BMF) and related fiesta Sydney Road Street Party (SRSP). Brunswick Music Festival is a celebration of both home-grown talent and quality international acts, with an inclusive, multicultural focus. Also a multi-talented musician herself, Louise is a fan of eclectic music, and has …
A Week In The Life Of…Brunswick Music Festival Programmer Louise Terry Read More
Pursuing music as a career can be a long and arduous road. The pay can be terrible, you have to wear a thousand different hats, and the music industry itself is currently in a state of flux. On top of that, most musicians have had to deal with the ‘real job’ discussion from unenlightened friends or family …
20 Gifs That Prove Being A Musician is Even Realer Than A Real Job Read More
Darren Middleton (former guitarist of the legendary Powderfinger). Currently living in Melbourne & fighting a week of poor sleep (not to mention the dreaded Melbourne cold’n’flu), Darren kindly dragged his weary corpse out of bed to chat to us about what’s going on for him at the moment – and about the state of the music industry itself. …
Lauren Taylor is independent Melbourne radio station Triple R‘s Live to Air Co-ordinator. Her responsibilities include managing live performances at the station, as well as co-hosting the Breaking and Entering program every Thursday. Having kindly offered us a window into her world this week, Lauren shared with us, in her own words, what went down. Read on as …
A Week In The Life Of… Triple R Radio’s Live To Air Co-ordinator, Lauren Taylor Read More
Benjamin McCarthy is a music producer (and a musician himself), whose clients have artists like Gordi and Thelma Plum. Below, Ben takes us on a journey through his week, in which he works on recordings for Kate Miller-Heidke‘s side project, reinvents his keyboard technique, and finds a session vocalist who sounds like an 80s dream. Job Description I’m …
A Week In The Life Of… A Freelance Music Producer & Session Musician, Benjamin McCarthy Read More
Erin Lyall manages the social media networks, online communications and publicity for an impressive collection of venues across Melbourne, and Australia’s East Coast. She also writes her own blog, full of interesting tidbits and handy info on the worlds of social media and online publicity. Below, Erin lets us experience a week in her busy role. We follow her through venue meetings, self motivated …
A Week In The Life Of… A Publicist And Social Media Marketing Agent, Erin Lyall Read More
