Grrrls step to the front! This week we are delving into the work life of Rachel Maria Cox, who is actively doing their part to promote diversity, inclusivity and safety within the Australian music industry. In between juggling a full-time job as an administrator and teacher at a music academy, pursuing a career in singer […]
A Week In The Life Of… Phaedra Watts, Festival Director
This week we caught up with an incredible industry powerhouse: music festival director Phaedra Watts! With her love of music and passion for the industry, it’s no wonder Phaedra was awarded the Golden WAMi at last years WAM Awards. By shining a light on the community and supporting emerging and indigenous artists, she is offering much […]
A Week In The Life Of… Marihuzka Cornelius, A&R Manager at Ivy League
Marihuzka Cornelius (or MC as she’s better known) has been with Ivy League Records since 2011. In her seven years with the label, her A&R credits include The Rubens, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Cloud Control and I Know Leopard. MC is participating in the HEAR ME OUT session at next months Changes Music Industry Conference in […]
Week in the Life Of…Dani Rizk, DJ, PBS Radio Broadcaster and Event Curator
Melbourne-based DJ, event curator and radio presenter, MzRizk, is renowned for her ongoing contributions to Melbourne’s rich cultural and music landscape. As one of Melbourne’s busiest DJs, MzRizk has supported Australian acts such as Remi and Hiatus Kaiyote; as well as international artists Badbadnotgood, Mos Def, Public Enemy and many more. MzRizk has performed at Glastonbury […]
Week In The Life Of… Cam Durnsford, Music Coordinator PBS 106.7FM
Cameron Durnsford is something of a radio extraordinaire, with more than 10 years’ experience in community radio. He has volunteered at 4ZZZ Brisbane, and at Melbourne’s Triple R and most recently PBS 106.7FM, where he has worked full time since 2014 in marketing and events and membership before taking on the role of music and […]
A Week in the Life Of…Alexie Jell, Executive Artist Manager – James Morrison Enterprises
If you’re looking for music industry boss-lady inspiration, look no further than Alexie Jell. As an Executive Artist Manager, she managers all things from A-Z, great and small in the life of a performing musician (specifically, jazz master James Morrison, are you as impressed as we are?). But she’s also taking some time to share […]
A Week In the Life Of…. John Atkins, Partner and Senior Business Manager at White Sky
White Sky is well-known for managing all things business and accounting for over 500 artists, managers, festivals, promoters and labels in Australia and around the world. It works with many of Australia’s biggest names: Tame Impala, Gotye, Laneway Festival, Vance Joy, Guy Sebastian, Remote Control Records, and Angus & Julia Stone, to name a few. […]
A Week in the Life Of… Gemma Pike, triple j Assistant Music Director and host of The J Files on Double J
Gemma Pike is the Assistant Music Director at Triple J, and also hosts The J Files over on their digital partner station, Double J. Gemma is something of a radio aficionado and a Triple J veteran, with her previous experience including music programmer and weekend lunch presenter for the station we all know and love. […]
A Week in the Life Of…Grayson, Singer/Songwriter, Producer and Session Musician
Michael Edser is Grayson, Nashville-based Americana / Country Folk singer/songwriter, producer and session musician. Originally from Newcastle, he relocated to Nashville in 2011, which followed on from a stint in Europe where he toured with some of the biggest names in Ireland including Aslan, Bagatelle and John Spillane. He has also performed with Aussie legends Jimmy […]
A Week in the Life Of….Nick Cooper, Operations and Program Manager, Music Victoria
May we present, Nick Cooper, Program and Operations Manager for Music Victoria. Outside of his Music Victoria commitments, he’s got his fingers in a lot of musical pies. He manages indie/powerpop/soul/psych band The Hello Morning, plays keys/guitar/percussion and shares vocals in 60’s/70’s tribute band The Relatives, and plays keys and contributes backing vocals in an […]
