BANDCAMP - Bootcamp for Emerging Musicians

BANDCAMP, the Gold Coast’s only full-day industry intensive for emerging musicians, returns in 2026 with a new format, new speakers and new connections!

Presented by the Gold Coast Music Network, BANDCAMP is designed to give emerging musicians and artists a leg up in their career – an opportunity to explore their goals for the future, gain industry knowledge to help jumpstart their career, and make valuable connections with peers and industry professionals.

This year's full-day program is packed full with keynote speakers, hands-on industry workshops, small group breakout sessions, speed networking with industry professionals and more.

Book now as places are limited!

BANDCAMP SCHEDULE:

8.30am: Arrival

9.00am: Introduction & Icebreakers

9.30am: Keynote Speaker + Q&A with Lyric

Hear from Gold Coast singer/songwriter, producer, multi-GCMA winner and star-on-the-rise, Lyric, in a keynote welcome followed by Q&A.

10.30am-11.00am: Morning Tea

11.00am-12.00pm: BREAKOUT SESSION #1Choose from one session below:

The Business of Music: Facilitated by Brad Hosking (Producer and musician, Blind Boy Studios & Lecturer, SCU and TAFE QLD) Marketing 101: Everything you need to know about branding and developing your identity, social media, PR, merchandise, communication, audience engagement, EPKs and consistency. Facilitated by Gold Coast singer-songwriter and creative, Sunny Luwe. The Release Cycle: The Release Cycle with Kyla Ingham, G.Y.R.O. Learn the ins and outs of releasing music independently and getting it heard.

12.00pm-1.30pm: Speed Networking Lunch

1.30-2.30pm: BREAKOUT SESSION #2 Choose from one session below:

The Business of Music: Facilitated by Brad Hosking (Producer and musician, Blind Boy Studios & Lecturer, SCU and TAFE QLD) Marketing 101: Everything you need to know about branding and developing your identity, social media, PR, merchandise, communication, audience engagement, EPKs and consistency. Facilitated by Gold Coast singer-songwriter and creative, Sunny Luwe. Hear from Brad Hinds (Oztix & East West Presents) about booking gigs, understanding venues and festivals, and how to score showcases and manage relationships.

2.30-3.30pm: BREAKOUT SESSION #3Choose from one session below:

The Business of Music: Facilitated by Brad Hosking (Producer and musician, Blind Boy Studios & Lecturer, SCU and TAFE QLD) Marketing 101: Everything you need to know about branding and developing your identity, social media, PR, merchandise, communication, audience engagement, EPKs and consistency. Facilitated by Gold Coast singer-songwriter and creative, Sunny Luwe. The Touring Musician's Handbook: A no-BS guide to taking your music on the road. Facilitated by music industry stalwart Emily Rockit.

3.30-4.00pm: Afternoon Tea

4.00-5.00pm: Action planning & Closing panel

EVENT DETAILS

When: Friday 27 March, 8.30am-5.00pm

Where: TAFE Queensland Coomera Creative campus – 198 Foxwell Road, Coomera

BANDCAMP is presented by Gold Coast Music Network and supported by TAFE Queensland and City of Gold Coast.