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MusicNSW Unveils 'New Wave' Workshops, Development Programs For Artists

Mary Varvaris

New Wave is the home of in-person and digital workshops, events, and development programs for artists across NSW.

Georgia June @ MusicNSW’s New & The Now gig series
Georgia June @ MusicNSW’s New & The Now gig series(Credit: Lazybones)

MusicNSW, the peak body for contemporary music in New South Wales, has unveiled its latest in a series of artist support programs.

Today, it’s announced the launch of New Wave, the home of in-person and digital workshops, events, and development programs for artists across the state.

The inaugural series will take place from June to August and feature more than 40 industry and community leaders, offering invaluable advice on the music business, with items including recording and releasing music, performing and touring, marketing and promotion.

New Wave kicks off with nine events. They happen from 24-27 June in locations such as Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Parramatta, Mullumbimby, Bathurst, Kiama, and Wagga Wagga, as well as online. Artists and industry leaders, including Cloud Control’s Alister Wright, FBi Radio’s Bri Kennedy, Lola Scott, CLEWS’ Lily Richardson and others, will lead the first wave of sessions.

Additional members of the industry coming on board in July and August include Laneway Festival’s Ella Avni, Nothing On In Sydney’s Yagmur, Seatbelt Collective’s Zoey Simpson, and more. You can find more details about the events below.

Interested artists can apply and register for New Wave’s first events from today. Head to the MusicNSW website for more information.

New Wave: Recording & Releasing

 

Room to Record – Wollongong | 24 June

Featuring Alister Wright (Cloud Control) on home & studio recording

The Art of the Mixtape – Sydney | 24 June

Featuring Bri Kennedy (fbi radio), Jack Wotton (Prop Records) & artist Setwun on the importance of DIY music culture

Pressure Makes Diamonds – Newcastle | 27 June

Featuring engineers Joe Anderson and Lochlan Morgan, and local artist Ella Day, recording live in the studio

Community in Resistance – Parramatta | 27 June

Featuring artists BAYANG (tha Bushranger) & S.C.U.M, & Kels Tran (KILLJOY/Bottega Made) on DIY music culture and how to burn your own CDs

From Studio to Stream – Mullumbimby | 27 June

Featuring artist Emily Lubitz & Jan Muths (Mix Artist Studio) going behind-the-scenes on Emily’s acclaimed album Two Black Horses

Drop It Like You Mean It – Bathurst | 27 June

Featuring artist Great Aunt and Caitlin McGregor (MusicNSW) on building confidence and community in music spaces

Hit Record, Press Send – Kiama | 27 June

Featuring Lily Richardson (CLEWS) & Syd Green (Jervis Bay Studios) on releasing music as an independent artist

Own Your Setup – Wagga Wagga | 27 June

Featuring producer & composer Gregg Leonard on getting started with DIY recording

Cut Through The Noise – Online | 24 June

Featuring artist Lola Scott & Scott Horscroft (The Grove Studios) on what makes a breakthrough release