"Never play for exposure is a big piece of advice that we've taken... It makes a big difference."

In this episode, Harley sits down with three members of Dizzy Days (Aisling, EJ, and Bridget – with Mikaela absent in Melbourne), Brisbane's disco-dance-pop-band, who came together through unlikely connection: a mysterious Facebook post and an awkward audition.

The band is a unique blend of each member's cultural influence, but the artists have found cosmic chemistry in their unlikely network. The trio shares their stories through the years, and how they've mastered the art of staying in haunted prisons and national park bungalows to keep within tour budget.

They're aware about what it takes to survive as emerging artists: never playing for exposure, making the most of resources provided (airport bikkies), and accepting that being a musician now means being an influencer, whether you like it or not.

This episode is for:

• Emerging bands learning the economics of touring
• Musicians wondering if formal training helps or harms creativity
• Artists navigating the pressure of algorithms

Dive in to hear about how:

• You should accept that random friend request
• Post-COVID crowds have changed
• Playing for exposure doesn't pay rent

To learn more about Dizzy Days: https://www.instagram.com/dizzydaysband/?hl=en

To come to the Woodford Folk Festival: https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/

FOR MORE: Harley Breen: https://www.harleybreen.com.au

CREDITS:

Host: Harley Breen

Guests: Dizzy Days (Aisling O'Byrne, Bridgette Dabinet, EJ Carey)

Producer: Benny Wallington

Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah, Bree Hickson-Jamieson, Jack Tindall, Georgia Shaw

Video Editing: Nicholas Haddow, Amelie Barham

Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson

Music by: The East Pointers

Recorded on Jinibara Country

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Credits:

Host: Harley Breen

Producer: Benny Wallington

Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison

Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson

Music by: The East Pointers

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