BIGSOUND 2016 Speaker Focus: Pixie Weyand

Organisation: The Zoo, Director

How did you first become involved in the music business and how did you end up where you are today? I was brought up in a super musical family, my dad was a muso so it stuck with me growing up. It was always always something I wanted to do. 

What's been the biggest change in the music business you've seen over the past 12 months? I have noticed a lot of venues starting to work together and support each other, which is so great. It's a small community and I believe it's only going to work if we support each other. 

What do you think will be the biggest issue affecting the music industry in the next 12 months and why? The lock out laws? I try not to put my energy into it and focus on The Zoo and how we can make our night life in Brissy a place people want to continue visit.

What advice would you give young practitioners in your area starting out today? If you are passionate and are persistent enough you will get there. Just keep going.

What will you be primarily discussing during your appearance at the BIGSOUND conference? I will be advocating Feed Music - watch this space. I will also be speaking on a panel discussing environmental sustainability in the music industry.

What are you hoping that people will be able to learn from your panel/interview? How they personally, through a small action, can make a huge difference to the music industry. 

What do you personally hope to take away from your time at BIGSOUND? I love meeting new people and am super excited to make connections from all over the place who share the same love - music. 

When and where is your panel/interview? 7 Sep, The Judith Wright Centre, 2pm.