Kate Dundas makes Sydney Opera House a standout in performing arts.

Appointed Executive Director of Performing Arts in April this year, Kate Dundas surely can do no wrong. With a career spanning from roles as the Director of ABC Radio and the Deputy Secretary NSW Government Arts & Culture as well as qualifications in...

by Freya McGahey

We check in with Greg Carey of artist management company Grow Yourself Up

From The Rubens to Urthboy, Greg Carey has a lot on his plate. Running boutique artist management company and record label Grow Yourself Up, Cary has explored innumerable avenues of the industry before landing here. With beginnings as the Director of Umbrella Music,...

by Freya McGahey

We owe a lot to session musicians. Brad De Leon gives an idea of what the industry is like.

Without session musicians so many record just wouldn’t get made. They allow for a song to come to life whether that be through a killer bass line, soaring string section or wild horns.  We caught up with Brad De Leon, one of Sydney’s best to see what...

by Freya McGahey

He’s a Sydney guy through and through. Dom Alessio started his career in supporting the local scene.

After starting his own blog, writing for numerous music publications including Sydney’s The Brag, Faster Louder and The Sun Herald, Dom Alessio started kicking back with the team over at Triple J. Sharing the evening show Home and Hosed with another presenter...

by Freya McGahey

Michael Gudinski is the almighty Lord of Australian music.

Heard of Mushroom Music? Well if you haven’t then it’s time to listen up. In 1972 Michael Gudinski had the genius and ludicrous idea of starting a record label. Now nearly forty years on Mushroom can be looked back upon as the catalyst for the ever...

by Freya McGahey

Hosting Australia’s most coveted evening music show. Ash London is the IT Girl.

She’s the bubbly, fun Aussie music cheerleader, host of the Ash London show, Ash London is the popular face of Australian music.  With a career flitting between morning music TV on Channel 11’s The Loop and Today FM combined huge passion for Australian pop...

by Freya McGahey

Hal Leonard has been blessed with Philip Burn since 1995. So what is his story?

For over twenty years, Philip Burn has been taking care of business over at Hal Leonard in Victoria. From licensing and hire of music for plays and musicals to printed music, Hal Leonard is bringing music to the masses. Respecting the intricacies and individuality of...

by Freya McGahey

Who is Matthew O’Sullivan? He’s the General Manager of AMPAL

With beginnings as the Company Secretary of AMPAL in 2012, Matthew O’Sullivan transitioned into his current role as General Manager in 2016. AMPAL, otherwise known as the Australasian Music Publishers Association under the guidance of Matthew O’Sullivan...

by Freya McGahey

She’s worked in publishing and music sales for decades. Introducing Jane English.

Jane English is the Managing Director of Music Sales Pty Ltd and has spent over a decade working alongside the Australian Music industry and its publishing professionals. With extensive experience in Asian music markets, Jane English has been a part of some of the...

by Freya McGahey

From A&R to Music Publishing Simon Moor has seen it all.

At Kobalt Music there is one guy who is doing a pretty phenomenal job of keeping the Australian Music industry alive. Managing Director Simon Moor has had more experience than most, and he just keeps giving. With beginnings in A&R at EMI/Virgin Records and then...

by Freya McGahey

Warner/Chappell is a big player in music. Matthew Capper is their Managing Director.

Matthew Capper knows a thing or two about music publishing and copyright. He is currently Managing Director of Warner/Chappell Music Australia but his reach extends further to a huge number of boards in the music industry. Matthew Capper studied Fine Arts at TAFE and...

by Freya McGahey

Based in Melbourne Julia Sansone is capturing the music scene in more ways than one.

In this industry you can’t really escape taking on multiple projects at once, getting a taste for writing, reviewing, photographing, presenting and consulting in labels, radio stations and online publications. If there is anyone who gets this it’s...

by Freya McGahey

The ABC is in good hands with Marianna Annas as their Director of Music Publishing.

The ABC is responsible for some great music. In doing this it’s pretty essential that they know what they’re doing when it comes to music publishing. That’s where Marianna Annas steps in. Marianna Annas is currently a member of the AMPAL...

by Freya McGahey

Introducing Philip Walker, he’s on a fair few music boards you should know about.

As Chairman of Origin Music Group and Chairman of the Sago Group, with decades of experience in finance and accounting, Philip Walker brings his knowledge of the financial industry to the music publishing community. Having completed a Bachelor of Business at the...

by Freya McGahey

Clive Hodson is the Director of Music Licensing and Publishing at Perfect Pitch

In addition to his role as Deputy Chair of the AMPAL Board (Australasian Music Publishers Association) Clive Hodson is the Director of Music Licensing and Publishing at Perfect Pitch, one of Australia’s most celebrated publishing houses. Prior to his role at...

by Freya McGahey

Joanna Cave is giving back to the music community alongside SupportAct.

SupportAct is an organisation which helps to give counselling and mental health resources to members of the Australian Music community. Joanna Cave is responsible for the company’s leadership and management. Working alongside the likes of Lindy Morrison, Joanna...

by Freya McGahey

With 13 years at Triple J under her belt, Zan Rowe is moving to Double J

With beginnings in community radio in Melbourne, presenting for SYN Radio and 3RRR, and a full 13 years at ABC’s Triple J, it would be fair to say that Zan Rowe is the queen of Australian radio. Starting with the weekday Summer Lunch show from 10am-12pm Zan Rowe...

by Freya McGahey

After a few changes in management Annie Toller is assistant editor at Who the Hell.

Originally started by Triple j’s Dom Alessio and friend Jerry Soer in 2006, life got in the way and the site has changed hand a few times before landing with Annie Toller and Madeline Laing. Annie Toller and a slew of writers, photographers and music...

by Freya McGahey

Heather Clark is the booking agent for a huge roster of Australian artists.

Allegro Music goes above and beyond. Bringing to the corporate and business sphere the very best in Australian music and performative arts, Heather Clark is their Director. Returning from Italy to Melbourne, Heather started Allegro in 2002 and brings a wealth of...

by Freya McGahey

Adrian Hannan and his wife Barbara are producing for some of Australia’s finest singer songwriters.

Working with the likes of Vanessa Amorosi, Delta Goodrem and Casey Donovan, Adrian Hannan and his wife Barbara of The Song Store are the partnership behind some of the biggest hits in Aussie music. With studios in Victoria’s Mt Evelyn, Adrian and Barbara have in...

by Freya McGahey

As both a creative director and photographer Jessy Holtfreter is capturing the industry from all angles

Jessy Holtfreter has worked with the likes of Wolfmother, The Amity Affliction, Eskimo Joe and Parkway Drive as well as festivals and businesses including Groovin The Moo, Harvey Norman and Fairfax. Jessy Holtfreter has a world of experience in both creative and...

by Freya McGahey

Damian Trotter knows his way around publishing and licensing, alongside Sony/ATV

Damian Trotter is the Managing Director at Sony ATV Music Publishing Australia. To say that Damian has a wealth of experience is putting it lightly. As Director and former Chairperson of the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Limited (AMCOS); Director at...

by Freya McGahey

Nathan Farrell is championing management of Australian artists, particularly hip hop

Australian music is moving faster than ever and it takes an excellent manager to be able to navigate the industry. This is where Nathan Farrell steps in. With artists including Thundamentals, Tuka and Richard in your Mind, Farrell is doing a pretty cracking job and...

by Freya McGahey

Have fun at Days Like This? You can thank James Browning of Niche Productions.

James Browning started Niche, an artist and booking agency in 2004 and the company has since grown to become one of Australia’s premiere tastemakers and caretakers of some of our best underground artists. The are also responsible for Sydney’s best events...

by Freya McGahey

We meet Chris Wu of Popfrenzy one of Sydney’s most unconventional promotors

With beginnings in Sydney’s Kings Cross and an unlikely meeting leading to the birth of Popfrenzy and Chris Wu’s steady rise to success in the city’s music industry. Starting small with local parties and events, the company has worked through events...

by Freya McGahey

Check in with Bernadette Norton, CEO of the Australian Guild of Music Education.

Bernadette Norton is heading the Australian Guild of Music Education, the organisation is responsible for supporting and further qualifying musicians and educators in a fast changing industry. Their courses are tailored towards developing musicians and music educators...

by Freya McGahey

Where do you buy records? Ask Tom Studdy from Sydney’s Title.

Tom Studdy is all about Sydney music. He’s currently DJing for Bondi Beach Radio, working at Title Records and running events with the likes of Cake Wines Cellar Door and his own label Midnight Swim. Midnight Swim has, since it’s inception, expanded to...

by Freya McGahey

Daniel Henderson brings drum and bass to the sunny side of Bondi, while still serving the community

Bondi Beach Radio (BBR) is home to some of Sydney’s best drum and bass, amongst the pack is Daniel Henderson, a local guy whose passion for music and community turned into a gig presenting for BBR. Starting out as an events company they then turned their passion...

by Freya McGahey

After a few years Gen Fricker is now a household name for triple j

Triple J is one lucky station. With a huge amount of changes over the past year, they have locked down one of Australia’s most revered comedians Gen Fricker, the breakfast team just got a whole lot better. Gen Fricker is a triple threat. Hilarious comedian,...

by Freya McGahey

Andrew Richardson is recording studio royalty in Sydney.

From Paradise Studios in the 80s and 90s to Bulletin Studios and The Basement, Andrew Richardson has created for the city of Sydney a colourful and vibrant recording industry. Working with artists including INXS, Icehouse and Midnight Oil, Andrew Richardson has long...

by Freya McGahey