BIGSOUND 2016 Speaker Focus: Tim Price

Organisation: Collision Course, Head Publicist & Founder

How did you first become involved in the music business and how did you end up where you are today? I started out in Rockhampton booking local and touring acts in 2006, moved to Brisbane in 2008, have done a variety of jobs since and started Pricewar Music in 2010 and Collision Course PR in 2013.

What's been the biggest change in the music business you've seen over the past 12 months? The biggest change that I have seen in the music business in the past 12 months is definitely the prominence and dominance of heavy music releases and tours. Seriously, heavy music is killing it.

What do you think will be the biggest issue affecting the music industry in the next 12 months and why? The biggest issue affecting the industry in the next 12 months will likely be that there are actually too many heavy tours and events and there will likely be more date clashes.

What advice would you give young practitioners in your area starting out today? Be bold. Send that email and ask that question. Be respectful and know your place, but know the moment to pose the question to ask for exactly what you want. Be prepared and organised.

What will you be primarily discussing during your appearance at the BIGSOUND conference? I will be moderating the panel about heavy music the world over - we will be discussing the issues in and around Australian heavy music here - and taking it overseas. 

What are you hoping that people will be able to learn from your panel/interview? I really want to make sure that people take something awesome away from the panel - from the people who are just starting out, to the people who are 10 years deep into their career.

What do you personally hope to take away from your time at BIGSOUND? I personally hope to do some great business for Sydonia and meet a tonne of great people, see heaps of great heavy bands at Crowbar and drink some great beers. 

When and where is your panel/interview? 7 Sep, The Judith Wright Centre, 3.30pm.