Get Your Hungover Ass Out Of Bed; These Are The BIGSOUND Panels To Check Out Today
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Vivien Goldman Keynote
Key Info
Goldman’s keynote speech at BIGSOUND will cover her extraordinary career thus far, and the representation of women in music that she covers so extensively in her latest book.
Why You Should Be There?
She's the punk professor... like you need to ask!
Background Reading
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Where Do You Need To Be?
Rainbow Room, Cloudland at 11.30am.
Under Occupation: Indigenous Perspectives On The Global Music Industry
Key Info
Hear from people involved in music operating out of what is now referred to as Australia, New Zealand (Aotearoa), The Pacific Islands and Canada as they share insights into the global music industry from an Indigenous perspective.
Why You Should Be There?
As BIGSOUND First Nations Producer Althea Beetson wrote in her guest editorial for this month's edition: "Every festival in this country we currently refer to as 'Australia', is technically ‘sponsored’ by Indigenous peoples. It is their land. So what is this industry really doing to pay the rent?"
Background Reading
Where Do You Need To Be?
Rainbow Room, Cloudland at 10.15am.
Health & Safety: Music's Long-needed Wake-up Call
Key Info
Alcohol, drugs and live music have been connected for longer than any of us have been in the industry. But there’s a flip side to music's party element we shouldn’t ignore. This forum approaches how we can ensure our audiences and peers are safe at our shows.
Why You Should Be There?
Dedicated to Joshua Tam, who died at Lost Paradise festival last year, the panel will feature his mother Julie Tam who has started Just Mossin Inc to advocate for a different approach and increased awareness. Just Mossin Inc’s mantra is, “Let’s talk about it, It’s time for a change."
Where Do You Need To Be?
Alice Room, Cloudland at 2.15pm.
Supervisory Supervision
Key Info
These guests are here to give you real life examples of how Music Supervision really works.
Why You Should Be There?
Is aligning your music with brands still considered 'selling out'? We spoke to two music supervisors, Koo Abuali and Kurt Steinke, plus artist manager Ben Dennis - all BIGSOUND 2019 conference speakers - to discuss how landing a sync deal can contribute to an artist's success.
Background Reading
Where Do You Need To Be?
Heritage Room, Cloudland at 4.15pm.
Shape Up & Ship Out: Your Guide To Healthy Touring
Key Info
This panel will discuss how we move from crisis management to crisis prevention and how to address long-held cultural habits to build more healthful and sustainable work models.
Why You Should Be There?
Self-care is important! Especially during BIGSOUND...
Background Reading
Where Do You Need To Be?
Alice Room, Cloudland at 2.15pm.
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