Industry Connect: Gympie
When
Friday 4th July
9:30am - 3:45pm
Where
28 Channon St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia
Cost
Free
Industry Connect is coming to Gympie! We'll be delivering some music business essentials to turn those songs into a career. Master the money side: understand your rights, track your royalties, and stop leaving cash on the table. Get smart about marketing - where to focus your energy for maximum impact, from traditional publicity to playlists and DIY strategies. Unlock sync licensing secrets and learn how to get your music into film, TV, and ads. Plus, discover grants that can fund your next move. Walk away with practical tools to turn your music into a sustainable career.
Stick around for some lunch and an opportunity to mingle with fellow musicians as well as industry folks, as well as our special showcase featuring local talent.
#Meet the speakers
![Tyler McLoughlan](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Tyler McLoughlan ","slug":"tyler-mcloughlan","time":"The Sound Pound","description":"<p>Tyler McLoughlan is a Brisbane based music supervisor for film, television and advertising, and educator of music rights for both music creators and music users. With 20 years of experience,<\/p><p>Tyler has worked on projects including music supervision for Billabong; Thou Shalt Not Steal (Stan); Lunatics (Netflix); Incarceration Nation, Bowled over: A Dragumentary, Robbie Hood (SBS); Retrograde, Content (ABC); and advertising campaigns for Telfast, Tourism & Events Queensland, Suncorp, RACQ, The Natural Confectionery Company, and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic bid.<\/p><p>As an artist manager, Tyler looks after the international career of tropical roots artist Bobby Alu - a hugely versatile singer, ukulele strummer and drummer who has toured extensively in North America and Europe for the past decade. In collaboration with Breakfast Shirts, the independent team created the widely embraced, milk-brand-sponsored Breakfast Tour concept in 2024,<br>flipping the script on the traditional touring model. Tyler particularly loves operating in the space between rights management and artist management through demystifying copyright and dreaming up innovative income stream strategies for creatives.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"tyler-mcloughlan-2024-digital-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Tyler-McLoughlan-2024-Digital.jpg"}});)
![Kriza Canzon](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Kriza Canzon","slug":"kriza-canzon","time":"GYROStream ","description":"<p>Kriza Canzon is the Compliance Manager at GYROstream. By day, Kriza oversees the day-to-day artist royalties, data and copyright within distro—by night you can catch her playing gigs in multiple local Brisbane bands all around South East Queensland. Kriza\u2019s background in digital communications, live music, and her fast accelerating career within distribution makes her the ultimate person to talk to about all things distro!<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"press-photo-2023-kriza-canzon-jpg","extension":"JPG","filename":"Press-Photo-2023-Kriza-Canzon.JPG"}});)
![Lauren Holyoak](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Lauren Holyoak","slug":"lauren-holyoak","time":"Media Arts Lawyers","description":"<p>As a lawyer at Media Arts Lawyers, one of Australasia\u2019s pre-eminent firms specialising in music and entertainment law, Lauren advises both emerging and high-profile artists, managers, labels and other industry stakeholders across recording, publishing, producer and management agreements. Passionate about supporting emerging talent both locally and abroad and an avid gig-goer, Lauren brings a dual perspective as both a legal advisor and a performing, self-managed artist in the local Brisbane music scene. With hands-on experience in the creative and business sides of music and a keen interest in staying up-to-date with the latest trends and news across the industry, she brings practical insight to the challenges facing today\u2019s artists and is committed to helping them navigate the industry with clarity and confidence.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"lauren-holyoak-headshot-3000x-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Lauren-Holyoak-Headshot-3000x-.jpg"}});)
![Jono Keetels](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Jono Keetels","slug":"jono-keetels","time":"Big Loud Records ","description":"<p>Spending 13 years as a radio programmer and announcer before joining the record & music industry, Johnno Keetels is a seasoned veteran when it comes to music and entertainment in Australia.<\/p><p>After finishing up in commercial radio in 2011, Johnno joined Warner Music Group as their QLD State Promotions Manager, where he spent 2 years working across all genres of the label. <br>In 2013, he was asked to join Universal Music Group, the largest record label in the world, as a National PR & Media Manager, working across all genres, but also driving their international Country Music strategy in Australia.<\/p><p> <br>While at Universal Music, Johnno launched the highly acclaimed All Country Podcast, welcoming a diverse range of guests including Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett, Kaylee Bell, Jordan Davis, Cam, ERNEST, Jackson Dean, Sara Berki, Lady A, and Morgan Wallen.<\/p><p> <br>In late 2023, after spending 10 years with Universal Music Group, Johnno joined Nashville indie powerhouse Big Loud Records as their Australian Label Manager. <br>Tasked with driving the growth of the Big Loud label and its' artists in Australia, building touring and promotional opportunities in this market, and developing & signing local artists to the international roster, Johnno continues to colour-in around the edges, as a podcast host, regular radio guest, panellist, key-note speaker and awards judge.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"johnno-keetels-headshot-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Johnno-Keetels-Headshot.jpg"}});)
![Michael Gill](javascript: window.openLineupModal({"title":"Michael Gill","slug":"michael-gill","time":"Kick Push PR","description":"<p>Michael Gill is the founder of Kick Push PR, a Brisbane-based music publicity agency specialising in strategic campaigns for independent and emerging artists. With over 10 years of experience in the Australian music industry, Michael has established a trusted network of media contacts across radio, print, digital, and streaming platforms.<\/p><p>Kick Push PR champions A-grade publicity campaigns for single releases, EPs, and albums—helping artists secure national airplay, editorial features, and playlist placements. Michael\u2019s focus is on building sustainable, long-term careers for his clients, not just one-off wins.<\/p><p><br>He also runs Ruckus PR for heavier genres, ensuring specialised and genre-appropriate targeting. Known for his hands-on, artist-first approach, Michael supports clients through every step of the campaign process—from media prep to digital distribution and social media strategy.<\/p>","twitter_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"linktree_url":null,"location":null,"category":{"title":"Speaker"},"image":{"slug":"michael-gill-oct-2020-jpg","extension":"jpg","filename":"Michael-Gill-Oct-2020.jpg"}});)