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”. For some people, even thinking about networking can be enough to curl into a foetal position on the couch and binge-watch Netflix […]
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 […]
Music Videos As A Business In Australia – with Sam Bright from CLIPPED
Music videos sit in an unusual place within both the music and film industries. Not quite here, and not quite there. But Sam Bright is doing everything he can to change the common perception of what goes into making a successful career in the music video business. Sam Bright is the director of CLIPPED Music […]
New Research To Investigate Harassment In The Music Industry
#metoo, #menomore and #timesup to gain support from new research In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and with #metoo, #menomore and #timesup galvanising public desire for change, one Sydney based researcher is seeking to create a platform for positive change by conducting original research on the scale and nature of workplace harassment in […]
Tips for sustainable practices in the industry: feat. Tim Hollo
Festivals and gigs, regardless of how big or small they are, are loads of fun – we go to meet up with friends and family, escape the humdrum of daily life, and to be exposed to new music and culture or simply to be entertained. But we rarely consider the demands our events make of […]
