Japanese WallpaperHow did you find out you were nominated for a Carlton Dry Independent Music Award? Someone messaged me to say congratulations but I was totally oblivious to it! So I Googled it and read the nominees and just remember feeling so stoked to be considered alongside some of my favourite Australian bands <3
What was the last thing you won? I can't really remember tbh, I have a friend who's always like winning radio competitions and stuff but I feel like I never win anything.
What's been a highlight of your year artistically? There have been heaps of awesome experiences this year — finally releasing my EP and going on a headline tour for the first time were both unforgettable times.
What does being an independent artist mean to you? I guess mostly it's just awesome to be able to do this on my own terms and not be at the mercy of people who have other motivations? Idk.
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How did you finance your last release? My EP came out on Zero Through Nine (an independent label) who financed the vinyl manufacturing, but I recorded it all myself so there weren't really many big costs involved.
Will you prepare a speech for the awards just in case or fly by the seat of your pants? I haven't even thought about it! In the unlikely event I'll need it I reckon I might just make it up though.
