Meet Ben Preece, founder, owner and director of music management and publicity company Mucho Bravado. Founded in 2007, Mucho has assisted forge the paths of some amazing careers with Ben at the helm of management. Names like WAAX, I Know Leopard, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Ball Park Music, Eves the Behavior, Andy Bull, The Basics and more …
Ever thought about entering a band comp? Grant Hardisty from Tempus Sun (winners of 2016s “Melbourne’s Music Bank, winning them a career-making prize pack worth more than $60,000, four days of recording at Melbourne’s The Studios In The City and a spot at Beyond The Valley festival) has offered up his Top 5 Tips for Band Comps: 1.) Just …
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 …
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With a career spanning almost 30 years working for companies like Warner Music where Michael cut his teeth as a Promotions Manager before moving into marketing and A&R roles, music industry heavy weight Michael Parisi’s career has seen him contribute to the success of artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, K.D Lang and REM. His time …
A Session With Jen Cloher – Singer-Songwriter, MILK Records Label Co-Manager You can find Jen’s content in the following courses: Advice for Emerging Artists Setting up a Record LabelJen Cloher is a self-managed independent artist based in Melbourne. After graduating from acting at NIDA, she decided to pursue a career in music. Her first album Dead Wood …
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Learning how to book gigs is a daunting challenge so we thought we’d write a handy downloadable step by step checklist for you to keep as you start making those calls/emails. If you need more information on booking gigs why not check out the Booking Gigs Courses or perhaps the Producing and Promoting Your Own Events Courses? DOWNLOAD …
Yep, no doubt about it. One of most nerve-wracking parts of building up your music or your music business is the part where you have to sit down and answer a bunch of sometimes thought-provoking questions on the fly, while trying to remain calm and not sound like a blustering fool. If you’ve got an interview coming up, …
I’m sure I’m not the only one to have ever rushed an EP release. I recorded, released and even created a band name all in the same weekend. Although it’s my favourite release to date, it wasn’t the powerhouse it should have been. There are very simple reasons why it flopped, and I’m here to tell you …
It’s time for another guest post by our fave accredited coach, Viv Fantin! If you like this one, check out her previous article, ‘Time to Give A Shit About Self Care! Looking After #1 in the Creative Industries‘. “We must understand the need for perfectionism is a corrosive waste of time, because nothing is ever beyond criticism. No …
A Session With Jesse Flavell, Artist Manager – SUM Management You can find Jesse’s content in the following courses: Advice for Emerging Artists Artist & DIY ManagementWith over 20 years experience in the music industry, Jesse Flavell started the company in 2011 to work collaboratively with some of Australia’s finest artists. After being offered an international recording contract …
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