Josh White runs the record label 'Third Eye Stimuli', as well as playing drums in Sydney outfit 'The Grease Arrestor'. How does one go on to start a label, and what can you learn from Josh's journey from one side of the music industry to the other? Focusing on reuniting local musicians with the rare feeling of a collector's item, Third Eye Stimuli hopes to recapture what makes music special for fans, but how can that serve musicians in a music world focused on accessibility. Get Gig Ready is pre...
Feb 07, 2023•26 min
Isaac Lewis is an artist manager based out of Sydney, helping both new and established artists find their feet in an ever-changing industry. How complicated does your strategy need to be to take your career or hobby to the next level? From touring to finance, merch to logistics, artist to crew, Oscar Byrne is joined by Isaac to find out about the role of artist management. Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie Universit...
Jan 31, 2023•15 min
The Soul Movers are local retro-funk heroes, fronted by Lizzie Mack and Murray Cook, who've been bringing their 60s-inspired extravaganza to our ears since the band's ressurection around 6 years ago. What does going from a local band to the world stage teach you? We sit down with Lizzie and Murray to talk about necromancy, their inseparable link to The Wiggles, and making music that moves the soul. Our feature track is the Sundown Mix of 'Not Putting it Down' by The Soul Movers Find The Soul Mov...
Nov 24, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 29
ChillCheney is a local freestyle rapper in the early stages of his career, taking important skills and insights to help him forge a voice with his background of community and battle-rap. How does freestyle rap work, and how can you use it as a writing tool? We sit down with ChillCheney to talk about the growing voice of Australians in rap music, pushing through adversity, and building up to his latest release. Our feature track is 'Laying Low' by ChillCheney Find ChillCheney here: Facebook || In...
Nov 16, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 28
OM Collective is a Sydney-based artist whose work explores their sense of self in a gripping, emotional, and at times religious display of music and multimedia. How do you push back against harsh criticism, and how do you express a self that others might not like? We sit down with OM Collective to talk about narcissism, the turmoil of your audience enjoying things you'd rather they didn't, and making art in the era of 'content'. Our feature track is 'Mayae' by OM Collective Find OM Collective he...
Nov 09, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Tom Avgenicos is a Sydney-based improvising trumpeter, composer and educator. As a part of Delay 45, he and a group of long-term friends explore the limits of improvisational technicality. How important are mentors in music, and why should you credit them? We sit down to talk about finding an improvisational voice, instrument familiarity, and learning to collaborate in free-form. Our feature track is 'Hindsight' off Flux by Delay 45 Find Tom Avgenicos here: Website || Facebook || Instagram Get G...
Oct 26, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Stephanie Dass is a seasoned musician here in Sydney, Australia, who has just completed the monumental task of travelling to Nashville, Tennessee (during the pandemic, no less!) to record her latest record. Why travel across the world to record a record, and what can you learn from recording in one of the world's most renowned music cities? We sit down to talk about that journey, why contemporary christian music, and the inspiration for the record. Our feature track is 'It's Okay' by Stephanie D...
Sep 29, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Michelle Sutton is a singer-songwriter from Sydney, Australia, with a wonderfully Busk-able style and a unique approach to her packaging, she successfully brought her EP 'Dinner Plates' to life with crowdfunding. How can you build confidence as a performer, and why DIY your art? We sit down with Michelle to talk about putting her EP together, the stories that inspire her music, and informing your writing with busking in mind. Our feature track is 'Halloween' by Michelle Sutton Find Michelle Sutt...
Sep 22, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 24
KVISION is a DJ, Trumpet Player and Producer from Sydney, Australia who brings a unique energy to his sets by sending the audience to the dancefloor with the instrument of the battlefield. How can DJing prepare you for putting forward music of your own? We sit down to talk about his influences, the lessons learned by playing other people's music, and the tried-and-true blend of trumpet and EDM. Our feature track is 'Disco Biscuits' by KVISION Find KVISION here: Facebook || Instagram || Twitter G...
Sep 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Amanda Thomas is a local pop musician currently in the middle of final production for her latest album. How do you find the right team for your work and keep yourself objective? We sat down with Amanda to talk about putting the record together, finding your voice after starting young, and the challenges of putting a record together in a pandemic. Our feature track is 'I Surrender' by Amanda Thomas Amanda Thomas: Website || Facebook || Instagram || Twitter Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ry...
Sep 08, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Onarsé is a Alternative R&B/Soul singer-songwriter from Sydney, Australia who grabbed our attention with an awesome hook his application to the artist register, and aren't hooks what it's all about? We sat down with Onarsé to talk about finding your voice from a diverse range of influences, why self-producing can be so empowering and the challenges for a first-timer performing at an online festival in Lockdown. Our feature track is 'Euphoria' by Onarsé Find Onarsé here! Get Gig Ready is pres...
Sep 01, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Rotaris is a local hip-hop producer who's putting together music for smart folks. Tackling real issues in a way that strives to be informed and authentic is one of the foundations of hip-hop. What does 'music for smart folks' mean, and how do you hold yourself accountable as a self-driven artist? We sit down with Rotaris to talk about his journey as a producer and why his 'smart' is never a dry listen. Our feature track is 'I'm Right (Both Sides)' by Rotaris Rotaris: Website || Facebook || Insta...
Aug 25, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Nicholas Ng is an ethnomusicologist here in Sydney, specialising in traditional Chinese instruments like the erhu. With a growing acceptance and interest for music from other cultures, it's an exciting time for Nicholas' field of work. Why should you be interested in ethnomusicology, and how can you get the most out of a niche? We sit down with Nick to talk about the driving forces behind this blossoming field of music. Our feature track is 'Evening Tears' by Nicholas Ng and Kim Cunio Nicholas N...
Aug 18, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Safford is a Sydney-based band whose haunting and captivating sounds help them tell intimate stories within a diverse scope of genres. With some new members in the fold, how is the band adapting to change in their own world, and how do you maintain what's important without stifling the new blood? We sit down with Safford to find out about their journey and where it's going next. Our feature track is Safford's 'Oslo' Find Safford here! Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council...
Aug 11, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 18
JËVA is a home-grown pop prince bringing the best of independent music together with a big pop sound. With his debut EP out very soon, we dive into the journey and self-expression that's come to define his sound. Why be brutally honest with your audience, and how important are queer stories in music? We sit down with JËVA to find out all about 'Typhoon' and the stories that drive it. Our feature track is JËVA's 'Possibilities' JËVA: Website || Links Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, La...
Aug 04, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Jaewoo Kim is an opera singer, teacher, and founder of Opera Classica. His career has seen him work with renowned orchestras, conductors and operas all around the world, demonstrating his tenacity in proving himself successfully to new communities time and time again. How does opera work behind the scenes, and is it ever too late to get into singing? We talk with Jaewoo about all this and more. Our feature track is a performance of 'Una Furtiva Lagrima' by Jaewoo Kim. Jaewoo Kim: Music School ||...
Jul 28, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Tamsin is a pop musician who recently took out the 2020 edition of the International Songwriting Competition. With a broad CV, plenty of appearances you've seen but might not realise, and a team of inspiring collaborators, we had her on to ask about her diverse portfolio and the importance of those collaborations. How do you find the right people to work with, and how do you treat a young-skewing audience? We sat down with Tamsin to discuss all this and more. Our feature track is 'SOS' by Tamsin...
Jul 21, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Koda is a local rock band whose broad range of influences create a diverse but cohesive sound, that we featured last season on the show. How do you write songs as a band, and how do you decide when an idea is really ready? We sat down with guitarist, Zac, to talk about the band's process, the value of road-testing ideas, and feeling comfortable with the ideas you put out there. Our feature track is KODA's 'Makaha' Find KODA here! Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the...
Jun 09, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Mable is a classically trained pianist who is one of a number of musicians embracing an online trend of music that's laid back and easy for relaxation, study and more. How can you still get people's attention with music that's designed to do the exact opposite? We spoke with Mable about how she's able to turn this wonderful niche into a sustainable part of her career, and how you can get lost in the music with her. Our feature track is 'Daydream' by Mable May. Mable May: Website || YouTube || Fa...
Jun 02, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Jack Rodgers is a singer, public speaker, dancer and chess champion whose CV can be intimidating at times, but it's merely a testament to hard work paying off. How do you juggle keeping a broad focus without becoming a master-of-none? We sat down with Jack to talk about building audiences, taking the chances and how he uses his chess career, of all things, to help get gig ready. Our feature track this week is 'Still Can't Wait' by Jack Rodgers. Jack Rodgers: Website || Instagram || Facebook || T...
May 26, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Josh is a jazz guitarist whose incredible chops have been making waves on the internet since before he was a teenager. How can you cut it in the online sphere, even in a space as saturated as guitar? We hear from Josh to find out how he managed to build his internet presence through tenacity, hard work and a little ingenuity, as well as learning how he got in touch with modern-day heroes like Tosin Abasi and Rick Beato. Our feature track this week is an untitled preview of the Josh Meader Trio's...
May 19, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Cardi S is a contemporary classical violinist whose work brings together the distant past of music with dance, coreography and more. How can you put together a show that bombastic without breaking the bank? We spoke with Cardi about what makes contemporary classical so exciting, finding people to work with outside of music, and putting on bigger productions. Cardi S Violin: Website || Facebook || Twitter || Instagram || TikTok Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Li...
May 12, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 10
David Binning is a guitarist, journalist, and now multi-instrumentalist thanks to his debut record 'Fire in the Blood'. How do you manage a full time career and learning enough instruments to record a whole album? We spoke with David to talk about the costs of making an album, working with producers and how to get an audience for local gigs when you're just getting started. Our feature track is David's 'Gravity' David Binning: Website Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council...
May 05, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Icevena is a local electronic musician, presenter and organiser for a Digital Audio Workstation group. What is a Digital Audio Workstation? We sat down with Icevena to talk about making music yourself, the importance of getting your musical arrangements right, and why you need to keep everything! Our feature track is Icevena's 'Follow Me Down' Icevena: Spotify || YouTube || Facebook || Instagram Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER ...
Apr 28, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We’re joined by Stephen Goodhew, Assistant Music Director at Double J, and Tanya Ali, Partnerships Manager at FBi Radio. For decades, radio play has been a marker of success for musicians, but how do you make that happen? Tanya and Stephen talk through their top tips for working with radio stations, as well as how to improve the way you promote your music to any type of media. From getting the tone of your press releases right to familiarising yourself with what shows you should be on and why, m...
Aug 24, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We’re joined by co-founder of Astral People, Vichara Edirisinghe. Making the leap into music straight out of a degree in health science might sound crazy, but Vic is an example of how transferable skills, passion and commitment can get you far. In his own career Vic jumped into music with both feet. We talk about the value of professional managers, signing to a label vs flexible artist agreements, international touring and growing your creative career sustainably. If you’re intimidated by indust...
Aug 17, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We’re joined by Maia Bilyk, manager of Gauci, team member at Sydney-based label 23, and host on FBi Radio. You might picture managers as the sharp-suited, uninterested individual hiding away at the back of a gig, but Maia is here to shatter that misconception. We talk about how to find a good manager, communicating effectively with your team, and bridging the gap between independence and management. If you’ve got your music in the bag, but are unsure what a manager does (let alone if you need on...
Aug 10, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We’re joined by Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen, one of the masterminds behind music bookers Coven. Jamie also produces Bad Vibrations festival and is the host of The Bridge on FBi Radio. This series is Get Gig Ready, and this is the episode we talk gigs. What do you need to put on a show? How do you find a venue? How do you make sure you get booked again? We cover all your questions about live music and how to make the most of your skills and networks to ensure you’re ready for the way gigs are evolving....
Aug 03, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We’re joined by experimental pop artist PRINCI, whose unique journey through the industry redefines what a career as a musician could look like. From how to engage an overseas audience to working out what you want from your creative career, PRINCI shares insights as a label and independent musician. If you’ve ever worried that a part time career in music means you’re not a “proper” artist or if you are unsure of how to make full time music work financially, this episode is for you. PRINCI’s prof...
Jul 27, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We’re joined by music teacher and indie artist Okin Osan for a chat about her creative career. Making garage pop-punk from music written by her past teenage-self, Okin Osan talks about the process of growing music into a sustainable part of her livelihood. We’ll be talking about live shows, making merch, and how to keep your passion as you take music more seriously. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the idea of presenting your music more professionally or are worried you’ll lose the love if you...
Jul 20, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
