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Enough has been said about declining physical sales. This panel will take a positive focus on the many and varied models and ideas for the future. It will also open up discussions on the fact that not all of the great ideas have been had and the idea that today could be the best time in music history to be an artist. The panel will also delve into the ideas of subscription models, artist/fan direct purchasing and much more.
This panel will educate aspiring artist and industry folk on the right time to engage legal services in their career. It is also designed to entertain you with music industry precedents and stories from the past that are sure to have relevance on your future.
It has often been said that the Brisbane music community fights outside of its weight division. This was certainly true in the late 70's and early 90's with artists originating from the then sleepy town making a huge impact on the national and international music scenes. Many feel that kind of explosion is about to happen again. Let's kick it around.
This panel will explore the difference between artist-fan direct communication and spamming/stalking, what is interesting to fans and what is annoying. It will also dig into the ideas around the relevance and most effective use of street teams.
Like the rest of the music industry, the concept of promotions, publicity and plugging is constantly evolving. This panel will ask the questions - Is gimmickry a thing of the past? How much can you do yourself, before you need help? and much more.
What makes a truly great live music experience? They can be completely diverse, running the gamut from an intimate club show to a full blown festival experience. Our promoters panel will share some great stories on what truly unique artists do to stand out from the crowd in the live music environment.
The Quid Pro Quo panel explores the naively beautiful idea of a global music community. It will cover a wide range of concepts, from labels sharing artists in different territories to artists sharing couches. It's all designed to help others find more success in musical territories outside of our own.
Line up early for this one. This songwriting masterclass will give you the opportunity to hear insights on the creation of some of the most impactful songs ever recorded. The panel will explore the concept that the best songs are in charge of the process of their creation more so than the songwriter.
Asia is much closer geographically than the US & UK, but Australian and New Zealand artists generally pursue opportunities in these territories prior to Asia. This panel will touch on the realities of the Asian music communities supporting their local repertoire as a priority and focus on new emerging opportunities.
Exploring the previous theme that "not all of the great ideas have been had” is a natural discussion for those with an entrepreneurial bent. This panel is designed to make you feel lazy and to inspire you with stories of people carving their own path in the music industry and look at what typifies the spirit of an entrepreneur.
Publishing and Sync is a much sought after and increasingly important income stream for artists. It is also one of the least understood areas of the music business. This panel is designed to give experts in the field the opportunity to share examples of how publishing and sync can have a positive effect on your art.
Having a strong booking agent on your side is one of the best ways to ensure longevity in your musical career. This panel will discuss strategies in the early part of your career to book your own shows while making yourself more appealing to professional agencies. It will also discuss the skills it takes to become a successful booking agent.
This panel explores the idea of committing your life to something as fragile and important as music. The magic of music is that no two people have an identical emotional response. The panel will discuss these concepts and how your attitudes change and how they stay the same as you respond to music as a fan, industry professional and as an artist.
This is the first of a two part series of panels that endeavours to answer the eternal question: How do we break the U.S and the UK markets? The panelists will dissect recent and not so recent examples of success as well as touch on the perception of Australian and New Zealand music from their points of view.
History shows countless instances of music making significant cultural and political differences. This panel sets out to discuss the dichotomy between having a conscience and having a career in the music industry.
For two industries so close, there are some undefinable differences between the New Zealand and Australian music communities. This panel will discuss these differences in detail and will dig into ideas on how we can loosen the borders. Surely the goal is that once most Australian and New Zealand artists reach a certain level, they can include both as significant territories in their careers.
This is the second of a two part panel that endeavours to answer the eternal questions: How do we break the U.S. and the U.K. markets? Our panels will dissect recent and not so recent examples of success. Our International guests will discuss perception of Australian and New Zealand music from their points of view.
Now is not the time for sending the authorities to the homes of fans that are downloading music for free. We, as an industry, are working together to find ways to educate a new generation of music fans that recorded music is worth money. This panel will touch on some mistakes of the past to give clarity to future approaches to makes sense of this minefield.
You have probably heard it hundreds of times - the relationship between an artist and a manager is as intense as a marriage. The reason for this is simple: it is true! This panel will discuss the pros and cons of self-management and the best timing to pop the question with a professional manager as well as telling some classic stories.
Anyone who has ever watched the Classic Albums series will be enthralled in the real role of a great producer. Our panel will dissect the possibilities and share stories of success and failures that they have witnessed in their collective careers.
Another attempt to answer one of the eternal questions of the music industry. How do I stand out from the crowd with the A&R community? Posting demos in isolation to record labels is an incredible longshot. Our panel will discuss examples of artists that they have signed and why they stood out from the crowd.
This panel is purely about decadence and fun. After 3 days of conference, you surely deserve to sit back and laugh loudly at some road stories. Our panel will do their best to share as many of their greatest touring stories with you while not incriminating anyone too badly.
