Sounds Australia To Host National Workshops About International Touring & Exporting

Sounds Australia

Sounds Australia is hosting a series of workshops across the country this winter, covering numerous topics on getting homegrown artists export-ready.

Topics will include understanding artists’ data and rights, putting on a compelling showcase, budgeting, taxes, visas and more, plus the opportunity to ask questions.

The export workshops will take place at the APRA AMCOS HQ, Ultimo, on Saturday, 4 July, SAE University College Adelaide on Saturday, 11 July, SAE University College Brisbane on Saturday, 18 July, Bakehouse Studios, Melbourne, on Saturday, 25 July, and the Old Courthouse, Fremantle, on Saturday, 15 August.

You can register your interest in the workshops here and find the timings below.

Between the workshops, Sounds Australia has lined up extra special events, including a run of exclusive sessions in partnership with YouTube Music, as well as a virtual information session on US visas, presented in partnership with Creative Australia.

The sessions with YouTube Music, focused on navigating the Indonesian music landscape, will be held in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne. Check out the dates and venues below and register to attend here.

Because Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia’s most active digital music markets, its scale is quickly becoming a key export market for Australian artists and labels.

During the presentations, YouTube Music Lead for Indonesia, Mikael Aldo, will be accompanied by Director of Indonesian Label and publisher Suneater, Kukuh Rizal Arfianto, as they outline a “multi-format release strategy” designed to export Australian artists into Indonesia.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, 22 July, Sounds Australia and Creative Australia will host a virtual information session about US visas. Register here to receive a link to watch the session.

While applying for artist visas to tour the US has always been challenging, it’s become increasingly difficult over the last two years, with frequently changing rules, processing delays, the overall political climate in the US, and border enforcement.

As a result, Australian artists and their teams are either reconsidering touring the US or expressing concern and confusion. The session, which will also feature Matthew Covey, attorney and executive director of Tamizdat, is set to provide a clearer picture of the US artist visa process.

Esti Zilber, Executive Producer at Sounds Australia, said of today’s announcement, “At a time when Australian music is more accessible to international audiences than ever, and traditional avenues for ‘breaking’ markets have become more complex and challenging, staying connected to our industry and across the evolving global landscape is critical.

“Whether navigating familiar territories or exploring booming hypergrowth regions across Asia and South America, understanding where the real opportunities lie has never been more important. The Sounds Australia team is looking forward to being back on home soil, connecting and reconnecting with artists and their teams ahead of the country’s upcoming domestic showcase events.

“With significant inbound industry travelling to Australia to experience our talent where it’s born and cultivated, these workshops are about sharing practical knowledge, leaning into our local communities, while building the skills, confidence and readiness to step onto and stay competitive on the global stage.”

SOUNDS AUSTRALIA EXPORT WORKSHOPS

NEW SOUTH WALES
WHEN: Saturday 4 July, 11:00 am – 3:15 pm
WHERE: APRA AMCOS HQ, 16 Mountain St, Ultimo

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
WHEN: Saturday 11 July, 11:00 am – 3:15 pm
WHERE: SAE University College Adelaide, 15-19 Franklin Street, Adelaide

QUEENSLAND
WHEN: Saturday 18 July, 11:00 am – 3:15 pm
WHERE: SAE University College Brisbane, Cnr Jane Street & Riverside Dr, West End

VICTORIA
WHEN: Saturday 25 July, 11:00 am – 3:15 pm
WHERE: Bakehouse Studios, 27-29 Hoddle St, Richmond

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
WHEN: Saturday 15 August, Time TBA
WHERE: Old Courthouse, Fremantle, 45 Henderson St, Fremantle

SOUNDS AUSTRALIA & YOUTUBE MUSIC – INDONESIA SESSION

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
WHEN: Thursday 30 July, 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
WHERE: AIR Indie-Con, Adelaide (for Indie-Con ticket holders only)

NEW SOUTH WALES
WHEN: Monday 3 August, 10:00 am - 11:45 am
WHERE: APRA AMCOS HQ, 16 Mountain St, Ultimo

VICTORIA
WHEN: Wednesday 5 August, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
WHERE: CY Venue, Collingwood Yards, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood

SOUNDS AUSTRALIA US VISA INFORMATION SESSION

WHEN: Wednesday 22 July, 11:30 am AEST
WHERE: Online, a link to attend the session will be sent to the email used to register 48 hours before the event