The team chat about the value of Agreements in our industry.
Until the lockdowns, few working musicians ever needed to applying for grants. Thanks to the greatest business interuption in the history of our industry, music artists are on a steep learning curve to try and apply for some assistance from the Government. Michael and Nicki chat about things for you to consider when applying for Grants.
There is a ton of stuff to do off stage before you even get ON STAGE to perform. This episode is all about clever ways to manage your time and put systems into place to get more time back.
Michael and Nicki look at the under utilised functionality of LinkedIN in your Music Business.
Mark and Nicki deep dive into how Social Media builds value into everyone's business - the Venue and the Artist. They also look at why some Artists seem unwilling to promote their shows and get on board Social Media in their music business.
Michael, Mark and Nicki look how to show up as a live music artist by reviewing the psychology and idealogy behind staging an event in every gig that you do.
Nicki and Michael review what is needed when you market a Feature Tribute Show and come up with the definitive check list.
Nicki and Mark look at the various ways that Music Artists manage their Books.
The Pushy team talk about the easy way to use G Suite to manage all aspects of your Music Business.
Michael, Mark and Nicki chat about the various aspects of invoices, offering tips on how to address a variety of potential issues. All designed to get you paid faster and more efficiently.
Nicki and Michael from the Pushworth team discuss how digital fits into your 21st century Music Business model.
One of the most important things in your Music Business. And it's all about reading, being able to read a room and create a night and create a memorable experience. Its about creating an EVENT. Join the Pushworth team as they discuss all the ways to create an event.
Nicki, Michael and Mark discuss all the aspects of a live music show that are considered when the team pitches to a client.
Nicki, Michael and Mark step Music Artists through an easy seven step process for their Music Business.
In the Music Real Episode 167 my guest is La Boite Theatres executive director and incoming CEO Zohar Spatz. Zohar talks about how lockdown impacted La Boite. We explore the newly funded La Boite Artist Company and we address the changes now happening in the Arts Economies around the globe as a result of the COVID interruptions. Time for representation, relevance and transformations in our industries and Zohar and her team at La Boite are setting the bar high indeed. https://themusicreal.com.au/2020/12/16/zohar-spatz-the-importance-of-community/
In the Music Real Episode 166 I chat with Mik Auckland Director, Programming and Presenter Services at HOTA, Home of the Arts. Mik was involved in delivering some of the world’s greatest productions, including the Olympic Games, Rugby World Cup and the Commonwealth Games so has a keen perspective on all things entertainment and culture. We look at how HOTA managed during and post Lockdown and hear his thoughts on suitable pathways forward to better support the Arts Economies in Australia. https://themusicreal.com.au/2020/12/08/mik-auckland-home-of-the-arts/
My guest is renowned Playwright and Sydney Festival Artistic Director and Australian Arts and Culture Thought Leader, Wesley Enoch. We hear about the upcoming Sydney Festival in his own words “Sydney Festival 2021 is all about kick starting the Australian arts sector by injecting more than $6 million into the pockets of those who have done it tough,”. We talk about the value and importance of art in our society especially as it enters recovery. We explore 21st century audience needs and how Arts Economies can diversify and future proof. “Artists are about finding the vocabulary for the future” Wesley Enoch. https://themusicreal.com.au/2020/11/25/wesley-enoch-artists-are-about-finding-the-vocabulary-for-the-future/
In the Music Real Episode 164, I chat with New Zealand Publicist and Music Artist, Aly Cook who has never been so busy. Post COVID, she has been busy releasing a plethora of new music. Aly shares about working with Community Radio Stations across Australia and New Zealand. We talk about the importance of acknowledging the volunteers that man these stations. We hear about the lesson that BB King taught her and review the business practice of GRACE. https://themusicreal.com.au/2020/11/24/aly-cook-business-is-busy-post-covid/
In the Music Real Episode 163 I chat with Emily Ulman, Managing Director and programmer of award-winning online music festival Isol-Aid. Emily and the Festival are being documented at the Melbourne Museum as part of their state heritage collection. Isol-Aid Festival won a J AWARD in the “Done Good” category!!! At the recent 2020 AIR awards, Emily received the Outstanding Achievement Award. Having recently spoken at Big Sound, Emily addressed the fact that the face of Australian Music has changed for good in this episode. https://themusicreal.com.au/2020/11/24/emily-ulman-goes-into-isolaid/
In the Music Real Episode 162 I chat with Tal Chalak, Promoter and Music Industry Consultant and currently the organiser of Sunday Setlists at The Factory Theatre in Marrickville Sydney. We have a frank conversation about what is happening for Venues across Australia as the country gradually reopens its pubs and clubs and music venues. Together we explore the impact that the COVID lockdowns have had from a venue and promoter perspective as Tal offers guidance and tips for indie artists wanting to build their brand in the live scene post COVID. And more importantly, Tal highlights the incredible opportunity that these lockdowns have afforded many aspects of this sector. https://themusicreal.com.au/2020/11/17/tal-chalak-real-talk-about-the-value-of-venues-in-the-music-industry/