Heading To Virtual BIGSOUND Next Week? We Reckon You Need To Check Out These Panels
BIGSOUND is only a week away so it's time to start planning your conference reschedule. There's a stack of great panels taking place and plenty to choose from, so we wanted to help you out a little and share five (of many) that you need to see.
Australian Music: What Does It Look Like In 2020?
When:
11:00AM - 12:00PM (AEST), Wednesday 21st October
Who:
Moderated by Sosefina Fuamoli
Dizzy Doolan (artist)
Joji Malani (artist)
Kwame (artist)
Description:
There exists a thriving and multi-dimensional community of artists in Australia from all backgrounds, who are consistently breaking the mould of music made through a traditional Anglo-centric lens. And with the global spotlight trained on Australia when it comes to seeking out some of music's best new talent, what does 'Australian Music' actually sound and look like now?
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COVID F*cked My Tour Lyf: Artist Lifestyle Roundtable
When:
1:30PM - 2:30PM (AEST), Thursday 22nd October
Who:
Moderated by Mo'Ju
Kira Puru (artist)
Ecca Vandal (artist)
Description:
For a lot of artists, live music is not only their main stream of income, it is also a way of life. From the adrenaline highs to the post-tour blues, unless you’ve lived it, it’s a hard thing to understand. Now in the midst of COVID and ongoing shutdowns and restrictions, artists are missing life on the road. Join artists Mo’Ju, Kira Puru, Ecca Vandal and more as they reflect on the ups and downs of touring and discuss how ‘COVID F*cked My Tour Lyf’.
Which of your least favourite bits of touring are you actually missing now that you can’t do it? How do you care for yourself on the road and are you loving sleeping in your own bed right now? How do you keep personal relationships steady when you’re on the road? And do the people who say they miss you take it back now that you’re stuck at home? How are you vibing your new life on social media? And how does a real live audience hit different? Say f-you to COVID and chat about getting your tour lyf back on track.
Facing the Change With Next Act Coaching
When:
10:30AM - 11:30AM (AEST), Wednesday 21st October
Who:
Moderated by Vivien Fantin
Gordi (artist)
Charlotte Abroms (Hear Hear Group - Founder)
Emily Ulman (Isol-Aid Festival - Director and Programmer | Brunswick Music Festival - Programmer)
Chris Stevens (Psychologist)
Description:
Sometimes we know that a change will occur, while other times it comes suddenly and unexpectedly. Enter COVID. The disruption to Australia’s music industry in 2020 has been profound. But any life is a life of change and adjusting to change can be challenging even when it’s planned. So, what happens when the change is monumental, lands upon us without notice and forces us to adapt?
Led by music industry coach Viv Fantin, this panel is a discussion with singer/songwriter Gordi, artist manager Charlotte Abroms, Isol-Aid co-founder Emily Ulman and registered psychologist Dr Chris Stevens, around the challenges of managing change when the ground beneath us is constantly shifting. Even among the difficulties we face, can we find opportunities to make personal and wider changes to the way we operate in our music industry? Viv Fantin is an accredited certified coach working with those in the creative industries to identify, set and achieve clear goals. Through her work, she creates more space for fun and work/life balance. Join Viv as she guides BIGSOUND delegates through the changes COVID has created for the music industry and hear her helpful advice on ways to manage that change and develop successful outcomes to support your music business.
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Studio Wars: Home Recording vs Destination Studios
When: 11:30AM - 12:30PM (AEST), Thursday 22nd October
Who:
Moderated by Helen Marcou AM
Nick DiDia (LaCueva Recording)
Nat Dunn (artist/songwriter/curator)
Anna Laverty (producer/engineer/mixer)
Aroha Harawira (artist/broadcaster/Ableton - Brand Manager)
Description:
Has technology caused the death of the destination studio? Traditionally, a purpose built studio has been an ideal creative environment, equipped with high end recording equipment and a creative atmosphere to produce a professional release. Now, recent technology has given artists the tools to record release-ready hits at home and dominate the charts. Is the traditional studio now irrelevant? But what are the skills and insights that those who are recording at home possibly missing out on? Hear from our panel of experts to learn the pros and cons of home recordings vs destination studios.
Tom Morello: Whatever It Takes
When:
6:00PM - 7:00PM (AEST), Wednesday 21st October
Description:
Tom Morello is a Harvard educated political activist and was named as one of the greatest guitar players of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. He now joins BIGSOUND for a very special keynote presentation, 'Whatever it Takes’.
An original member of iconic rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, multiple Grammy Awards, a combined 30 million albums sold worldwide, four incredible solo albums as The Nightwatchman, and founding member of the genre obliterating Atlas Underground project is a consistent creator.
Morello has a genre bending list of artists he has produced or collaborated with, including Wu Tang Clan, Johnny Cash, Tool, John Fogerty, Anti-Flag, Public Enemy, Joe Strummer, Crystal Method, Calle 13, Dave Matthews Band, Johnny Cash, Killer Mike, Travis Barker, and Pete Seeger. In addition, he joined Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band for six years on tour and is featured lead guitarist on Springsteen’s Wrecking Ball and High Hopes albums. In 2016, Morello joined forces with fellow Rage Against The Machine bandmates Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk, as well as Cypress Hill’s B-Real and Public Enemy’s Chuck D and DJ Lord to form the band Prophets of Rage.
Then early in 2020, Rage Against The Machine announced its long awaited reformation and an extensive world tour… but mother nature had other plans. So as much of the world seems to be fracturing, tune into Morello's voice in his keynote presentation ‘Whatever It Takes’ to discuss his life as a musician and activist.
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