“Success in the music industry isn’t something that you wait for or hope for. It is something that you create, day after day.” ― Simon S. Tam, Music Business Hacks There comes a time when a band reaches a new milestone, whether it’s releasing an album/EP/single or heading off on tour. It’s the kind of […]
A Week In The Life Of… Nick Findlay, Music Director At Triple J
April of this year was a huge month for Triple J as it saw its Music Director Richard Kingsmill, who has worked at the station for almost 30 years, take on a new role as Music Director overseeing 4 stations including Triple J, Double J, Triple J Unearthed and ABC Local Radio. With big shoes to […]
A Week In The Life Of…. A Music Magazine Editor, Steve Bell
Steve Bell wanted to call this article ‘A Week in the Life of a Slacker’, but I wouldn’t let him. A slacker this man is not. Okay, he’s the possessor of what most would call a ‘fun job’ (as well as a great sense of humour). Nonetheless, Steve carries a lot of responsibility on his […]
A Week In The Life Of… A State Music Industry Body Marketing and Communications Officer, Amy Hetherington
Amy Hetherington is Marketing and Communications Officer for MusicNT, the Northern Territory’s state music industry body. MusicNT supports and provides for the growing music community in ‘The Top End’, with a vast program including music industry and skill development workshops, the Bush Bands program, Desert Divas & Sista Sounds, intune music conference (dates on […]
A Week In The Life Of… A Music Publicist, Melanie Lewis
Mel Lewis runs her own music publicity and artist management agency, SPUR, as well as working with music media and marketing agency Heapsaflash as Managing Publicist. Her dual roles require flexibility, collaboration, media savvy, and a great deal of multitasking. Mel’s sound knowledge of the inner workings of the music industry took time to cultivate. Previously, […]
