Join us for the inaugural Circulate Satellite: Listen in & Link Up Webinars and Networking Festival! We’re bringing our popular monthly Circulate Themed Networking Events to regional Australia with a special WEBINAR screening to give budding musicians and other music industry professionals a chance to network and learn first hand the tricks of the trade […]
How To Harness The Power Of A Tour Budget
Need to do a tour budget? Numbers. Budgets. Ugh. Kill me now. Is this you? We feel ya. We used to feel the same way. Until it dawned on us that budgeting is actually a powerful tool that – used properly, can help make or break your shows and tours. It’s our mission here today […]
Why Your BIGSOUND Should Include The Hear65 Singapore Showcase
With their rich multi-cultural vibrancy, Singapore has a healthy, thriving indie music scene! Already hosting one of Australia’s major touring festivals, St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival, the city is an untapped hotbed for touring Australian artists and local emerging talents alike, making it a great touring destination to bridge the Australian music scene to Asia! Hear65 is […]
6 Genuine Tips to Network Like a Professional… Friend!
Music industry conference season will soon be upon us, or as some might see it, networking season. After all, we’ve all heard the classic “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. The idea of networking can make even the most confident people a little nervous! But don’t stress, we’ve pulled some pearls of […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Getting Your Music On Streaming Playlists
Music streaming playlists have become an essential part of getting your music heard. They’re quickly becoming the make or break for many artists and can get you in front of a serious number of ears if you land the right one with a lot of followers! But first, let’s break down some stats: Around 22,000 […]
6 Real World Tips To Successfully Start Your Own Music Festival
DIY Music Festival Tips! We all love attending music festivals – seeing live music, having fun with friends and escaping everyday life. It’s a special experience! But have you ever wondered how it all happens and what goes on behind the scenes? Do you want to be a part of making the magic happen? Music Industry […]
DIY vs Studio
The process of recording your music for a professional release entails a broad range of methods, each with their benefits and downfalls. We’re going to take a quick look at the pros and cons of music DIY vs studio recording. One of the most notable variances between the two is time. DIY effectively gives you […]
Marketing And Branding Really Don’t Have To Be Dirty Words…
The topic of music marketing and branding can be dirty words to any artist. But the fact is, your band is your brand and your tracks are your products, and no one gets “out there” without a true idea of who they are and how they present themselves to the world. This article is well […]
The Curious Case of Australian Session Musicians And Their Unfortunate Licensing Rights
Are you a session musician? You really gotta read this. Pete Thoms is the head of the Session Musicians arm of the Musicians Union – UK though he grew up in Melbourne, and studied in Sydney at the Conservatorium before moving overseas. He’s racked up a formidably impressive resume of live performances and tours with […]
The Journey To Radio Air-Play
Becoming a radio sensation isn’t easy. We’ve all dreamt of having our own song surprise us on our favourite radio station – but, as John Zucco from The Right Profile told me, “the fact is most artists don’t get any [radio play], as it’s super competitive.” So, how does an independent artist get their music on […]
