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 […]
6 Sexy Solutions to Scoring (your first gig)!
So you’ve got the band together for practice and you can finally nail the killer solo in your new song. You’ve got a heap of songs perfected and ready to blow people away with your sweet solos and banging beats. It’s time to play live and finally show people (including that one bloke who thinks […]
How to Guarantee a Return Invitation: A Guide To Gig Etiquette
Live gigs are a necessary, lucrative and essentially unavoidable part of being a working artist. Most musicians have played a gig or two – or three, or three hundred – in their careers. These moments are often crucial for networking, promotion and, of course, for gaining new listeners. As well as putting on a killer […]
The Changing State of Music Venues In Australia
The Hi-fi as we know it is dead, but not buried. Since being placed into administration in February, the venues in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne have all been sold and are now named aptly after their new owner/salvation: Max Watt’s Operating Pty Ltd. The Chief Executive Greg Bourke told TheMusic.com “We’ve been able to save these […]
A Session with Paul Watson – Booking Agent, Band Manager, Musician
Paul Watson is a passionate Brisbane based musician and manager who has been actively involved in creating and releasing music since high school days (some time ago). Paul currently performs in explosive live dub / dnb / dancehall 8 piece, Dubmarine , roots reggae dubbers The Upsteppers, Psychedelic blues rocker Grim Tilla and the Diablo, […]
Avaberee’s Savvy Seven
Avaberée’s fresh performance, layering lush impeccable harmonies over beats and minimal synths, are the defining tools used to mesmerise and take their audience into the higher orders of listening pleasure. The three skilful songstresses; Genevieve, Aimee and Irena hail from Brisbane and celebrate the next generation of upcoming Australian female talent. Their catchy and clever […]
Kucka’s Savvy Seven
Born Laura Jane Lowther, KUČKA had already carved herself a foreboding presence in the underground at the onset of 2014 – releasing an EP on French imprint Nuun Records, being tipped as an Australian artist to watch by The Guardian, playing Laneway Festival in Perth and even being featured on A$AP Rocky’s Billboard #1 debut […]
Microwave Jenny’s Savvy Seven
Microwave Jenny is Australian husband/wife duo Tessa and Brendon Boney. They’ve featured on hit Australian television series Gods of Wheat Street (ABC1) & Offspring (Channel 10), played The Woodford Folk Festival, The Dreaming Festival, The Adelaide Fringe Festival, Peats Ridge Festival, Festival of the Sun, Bluesfest in Byron Bay and The Aussie BBQ as part […]
Ngaiire’s Savvy Seven
Sydney future-folk/soul songstress Ngaiire (pron Ny-Ree) is flying high in 2014, having cemented her place as one of Australia’s most dynamic vocalists and unique performers. Her Australian Music Prize nominated, debut LP Lamentations (2013), showcases stunning vocals over a refined mix of down-tempo electronic glitch, soulful grooves and elegant piano work. With a performance at […]
Siskin River’s Savvy Seven
A compact duo with big sound, Siskin River deliver an original style of folky blues and roots, with a stomping groove factor, delectable riffs, fast fingers, and evocative lyrics. With Tullara’s unique style of percussive guitar tapping and Shalane’s earthy vocals, the sisters have featured at an astounding number of festivals across Australia including the Woodford Folk Festival, Falls, […]
