If you loved BIGSOUND you have Maggie Collins to thank for its stellar programming.

As the Executive Programmer of Brisbane based music conference BIGSOUND, Maggie Collins has a big task on her hands. Coordinating and curating the biggest music industry event in Australia is no small feat. BIGSOUND in 2017 saw the likes of Nick Findley, Tina Arena...

by Freya McGahey

2Ser is a beacon of greatness on the landscape of community radio, Melanie Withnall is their Managing Director.

2Ser runs out of a small office in Sydney’s Ultimo. Broadcasting a combination of gripping local news, conversations and new music they are the radio station for everyone. The station is as important to Sydney’s music scene as Sid the sloth is to the Ice...

by Freya McGahey

Century Venues owns The Enmore Theatre and Greg Khoury is their Executive Director

Century Venues have over 30 years experience under their belt. Operating and managing most of Sydney’s live entertainment venues, The Enmore Theatre, The Metro, The Factory Theatre and Manning Bar, these guys know a thing or two about putting on a show. Greg...

by Freya McGahey

FBi is the darling of Sydney entertainment. Their breakfast show has a fresh face in Ruby Miles on Up For It.

Up For It is the day’s opening show for FBi on weekdays. With a new presenter in Ruby Miles, her wry and daring conversational style has made her stand out as the fiercely confident and refreshing new voice for the Sydney music community. Plus you can count on...

by Freya McGahey

The Rule Brothers are the legends of Sydney music. So who have they been booking recently?

If you have been to more than a couple of gigs in Sydney, there is a likelihood that you have experienced the work of The Rule Brothers. Known as the king of booking agents in Sydney, you can thank The Rule Brothers for shows at The Lansdowne and The Annandale to name...

by Freya McGahey

Sunball Machine Records might be young, but their founders The Ruminaters are making sure it stays that way.

When Sydney band The Ruminaters started their record label Sunball Machine Records, the original idea was to use it to put out their second album I Used To Hate The Ruminaters But Now I Love Them. They had no idea that they were working alongside numerous Sydney acts...

by Freya McGahey

He is best known for his role in bringing Gang of Youths a monstrous amount of ARIAs. Adrian Breakspear is one of the country’s most exciting producers.

Based in the Sony Offices in Darlinghurst, Adrian Breakspear is the in house producer for the Sydney record label. Now riding the wave of success after a 2017 packed with ARIA wins for Gang of Youths, Go Farther in Lightness, Adrian is probably the most celebrated...

by Freya McGahey

Anna Reid is the Head of School and Conservatorium at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney. And it’s no small task.

After joining the Conservatorium as their Head in 2010, Anna Reid has brought to the school a focus on balanced school life and greater opportunities for the students and staff. Her research and collegiate approach to education have been celebrated here in Australia...

by Freya McGahey

What would it be like to be the conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra? Simone Young can tell you all about it.

Studying at Monte Saint Angelo in North Sydney and then on to tertiary education in composition, music and conducting, Simone Young had the foundation she needed to have a fantastic career in music. With a focus on opera, Simone Young has conducted for The Sydney...

by Freya McGahey

Luke Girgis is moving from one lane to the other with Seventh Street Media, championing Australian music large and small

As CEO of The Brag, Sydney’s premiere local music and arts new publication, Luke Girgis is moving at lightening speed. He is championing Seventh Street Media, delivering arts and culture news to a multitude of publications including The Brag and The Industry...

by Freya McGahey

Kate Hennessy is one of Australia’s best music critics, she writes for The Guardian and has her own arts culture blog The Smallest Room

Kate Hennessy is a Walkey Award winning music journalist and critic, she writes for the Guardian Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Wire (UK), ABC Arts, The Saturday Paper, The Quietus (UK), The Australian Book Review, The Lifted Brow, Noisey/Vice, Limelight,...

by Freya McGahey

Rico Soto of Fire Entertainment is heating up the Australian music industry.

Founded in 2014, Fire Entertainment might be young, but it’s already so hot you’ll need fire safe doors to stop the heat. With a focus on management and their own record label, Rico Soto has set out to create a music company which adapted to the ever...

by Freya McGahey

Rice is Nice because it was made by Julia Wilson.

Formed in 2008 by Julia Wilson, Rice is Nice is a Sydney based independent record label servicing the country with some of the best new finds and indie artists of the past decade. Rice is Nice was started by Julia Wilson and Ben Shackelton in 2008 and still stands ten...

by Freya McGahey

Musicians in their own right and business people beyond that, we take a look at Ratbag Records and the band behind it.

They started by signing Byron Bay punk trio Skegss in 2015 and have since snatched up the UK’s Ratboy and MOLLY. Ratbag Records are championing Australian punk rock one stinky teenage boy at a time. Their family and friends based approach to the industry has set...

by Freya McGahey

Soultrap is the hottest new venue in Sydney. We chat with the guy in charge of music Josh Craker.

Josh Craker is relatively new to the music industry, but he’s already making waves as kick starting one of Sydney’s most exciting new venues. We all know that a night of live music is one of the all time self care gifts, and Thursday nights are where...

by Freya McGahey

Who is behind management company Tiny Monster? Jess Beston is a seriously driven businessperson.

Like the agency’s name suggests, Tiny Monster is small, but powerful (much like the Catalinbread Tribute). With clients including The Jezabels, Neil Finn and Oscar Dawson of Holy Holy, Jess Beston has done the hard work and it’s paid off. Her consulting...

by Freya McGahey

Got Spotify? Serena Leith is the woman behind making the streaming service look so appealing.

As Director of Marketing for Spotify in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, Serena Leith has her finger on the pulse. Keeping the world’s biggest streaming service fresh and enticing is no small feat and with the music industry continually evolving and at such a...

by Freya McGahey

Volumes moved with the tide of Sydney’s lockouts to keep Sydney music good. James Spink is the man behind it.

Local Sydney music lover James Spink wanted to make a music festival that was for everybody. A mix of genres, and a celebration of art, sound and culture in the heart of the city. And so Volumes was born. An event like no other Spink has managed to capture the essence...

by Freya McGahey

The Lansdowne is the hottest venue in Sydney right now. But who brought it back to life?

For many years The Lansdowne was a shadowy reminder of a Sydney that once was. It stood dark and cold on the corner of City Road and Broadway, with its only mention being the wistfully recalled moments of the glory days before its sad closure in 2015. After 90 years...

by Freya McGahey

Elefant Traks has catapulted Aussie hip hop into new realms thanks to founders Tim Levinson and Kenny Sabir.

Dubbed Australia’s most innovative beats and hip hop label, Elefant Traks is known amongst many as the champions of Australian hip hop. Representing artists such as L Fresh The Lion, Horrorshow, B Wise and Urthboy, it’s hardly surprising that everyone...

by Freya McGahey

FBi has come a long way and it’s with a big thanks to co-founder and President Cassandra Wilkinson.

As a writer, political advisor, a director for Music NSW and the co-founder and Director of Sydney’s FBi Radio, Cassandra Wilkinson surely hasn’t got a moment to spare. Her reach is extensive and her experience even more so, with stints in politics,...

by Freya McGahey

Who’s ready to look at Future Classic and its founders Nathan McLay and Chad Gillard?

Future Classic are one of the most forward thinking and innovative creative agencies in Australia at the moment. With a roster ranging from Basenji to Flight Facilities, these guys are taking Australian electronic music and making it accessible to everyone, without...

by Freya McGahey

Live Nation is bringing your favourite artist to a stage near you. Turning the wheels of the business is Michael Coppel.

As Chairman of Live Nation Michael Coppel has a big job ahead of him. Appointed in early 2017, Coppel has since done huge things from acquiring Australian born touring agency and promotor Secret Sounds alongside founders Jessica Ducrou and Paul Pittico, as well as...

by Freya McGahey

Bluesfest is one of our most beloved festivals. Peter Noble is making that event better and better every year.

It’s the festival that brings tens of thousands flocking up the North Coast every year, Bluesfest is one of our most celebrated musical events. Bringing International acts the likes of Bob Dylan, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Bonnie Rait, if there is one festival you need...

by Freya McGahey

From Rage to Keep Sydney Open, Tyson Koh is putting it all out there for the original definition of Aussie music.

Last year Australian morning music television show Rage celebrated it’s 30th Birthday. Undeniably back on the rise, Rage is bringing Aussie music back to where it began, real, ratbag fun and everyone is loving it. Up and coming bands are getting featured more...

by Freya McGahey

How can our industry combine environmental awareness with great music and creativity? Tim Hollo of Green Music has the answer.

As CEO and Board Chair of Green Music Tim Hollo has a lot to say. His background in environmental activism combined with a love for classical music, has lead him to the forefront of the conversation around how the Australian music industry, and that of the rest of the...

by Freya McGahey

AMEB is a leader in music education, we take a look at their Board of Directors and Graeme Gilling

As Head of Keyboard Studies and Head of Performance at the School of Music in Western Australia, Graeme Gilling is bringing his states perspective to the AMEB Federal Board of Directors. Originally from New Zealand, Graeme is one of the country’s most celebrated...

by Freya McGahey

Music Australia is leading the Industry conversations, Scarlett Di Maio is keeping the ball rolling.

Scarlett Di Maio is the Program Officer at Music Australia, she is responsible for bringing and expert level of communications and coordination to their events and programs. With previous roles at MusicNSW as their Communications Manager Scarlett has spent the past...

by Freya McGahey

Vanna Seang talks us through the importance of music for production companies

Have you ever watched a silent movie? A documentary with no music? Needless to say, the soundtrack to any production is seriously important.

by Freya McGahey

Learning an instrument? Teaching an instrument? Andrew McCubbin has you sorted.

Music education is an interesting topic at the moment. With so many self taught artists and YouTube musicians it’s hard to see the point in formal education.

by Freya McGahey