Registrations are now open for QMusic’s free professional development series INDUSTRY CONNECT, set to begin in April, in partnership with venues and councils in Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Cairns.
INDUSTRY CONNECT provides new and emerging artists access to industry workers and resources through facilitated workshops from April - July annually. The program aims to give each participant a greater understanding of the music industry, from song writing to release and everything in between.
Facilitators joining the program this year are currently working with Flight Facilities, LDRU, Thundamentals, Styalz Fuego (Peking Duk, Daniel Johns, EXO), Baker Boy, Mallrat, Tired Lion, Tkay Maidza, Kwame, Bobby Alu and Luude.
Participants will get the chance to meet and learn from a diverse selection of music industry professionals including, Independent, major labels and directly from Queensland artists, The Kite String Tangle, Jaguar Jones and more - full list below.
Once on board, 2019 INDUSTRY CONNECT participants will be in the running to receive a personalised PR and digital distribution package from GYROstream and the opportunity to attend a three-day songwriting retreat at Heliport Studios on the Sunshine Coast.
To sweeten the deal, QMusic’s donors community will fund five INDUSTRY CONNECT participants to attend BIGSOUND Festival 3-6 September, to further their networks and learn from some of the best minds around the globe. The bursary includes delegate passes, flights to Brisbane and accommodation.
“The feedback, the connection, the feeling of being part of the music community and the culture allowed me to gain confidence in my music and narrow focus on my release”
DVNA,
2018 participant
“..these workshops have made me more confident in many aspects of my career within the music industry. The workshops and panelists have been really helpful and I would highly recommend them to aspiring artists"
Greta Stanley,
2018 participant
Presented by QMusic & The Edge
The Edge, State Library of Queensland, South Bank
Thursday April 4: Starting At Zero
Thursday April 18: Get Good
Thursday May 9 : It's a Business
Thursday May 23: Getting It Out there
Thursday June 6: Click Here
Thursday June 20: The Release Cycle
Presented by QMusic, City of Gold Coast, HOTA, Home of the Arts, & Mo’s Desert Clubhouse
Saturday April 13: Miami Hotel, Miami
Saturday May 11: Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads
Saturday June 8: HOTA, Home Of The Arts, Gold Coast
Presented by QMusic, Sunshine Coast Council & Noosa Council
Saturday April 6: Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
Saturday May 4: The J, Noosa Heads
Saturday June 1: Solbar, Maroochydore
Presented by QMusic & Cairns Regional Council. Held at: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Edge Hill
Saturday May 11: Masterclass 1
Saturday June 8: Masterclass 2
Saturday July 6: Masterclass 3
Presented by QMusic & Ipswich City Council
Studio 188, Ipswich
Saturday April 13: Masterclass 1
Saturday May 18: Masterclass 2
Saturday June 15: Masterclass 3
Meet the five emerging Queensland artists and music industry practitioners set to take on BIGSOUND 2019, thanks to QMusic’s donor community, The Saints.
Rainbow Pass holders will get more bang for their buck than ever at BIGSOUND 2019, including a record market, parties and even more live music. Check out all the new events your festival wristband will give you access to at #BIGSOUND19!
For the first time at BIGSOUND 2019 the Industry Connect Bubble will give new and emerging artists and aspiring industry workers an opportunity to chat one on one with publicists, managers and artists. Register now!
The carnival is coming to town for 4ZZZ Radiothon! From Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 18th, subscribing to 4ZZZ will land you in the running to win some amazing prizes, including a Musicians Prize of 4 x BIGSOUND Purple Passes!
Want a sweet gig in the music industry? Stay up to date with the latest positions available across Queensland!
The Seed Fund Future Makers Workshop is back for 2020, offering a chance for artists and managers to examine the mechanics of their operation. Up to 30 positions available with transport, accommodation and meals provided. Applications close 15 Sept.
