Since 2010 - WAM, APRA and the MEAA have come together to present the Music Industry Sundowner Series (MISS).

In addition to WAM Workshops, the series aims to provide professional WA musicians access to information and provide skills to help forge a sustainable career in music. Each session focuses on a different topic, presented by inspiring personalities with real-world expertise.

The Music Industry Sundowners will generally occur on the last Monday of every second month at the Rosemount Hotel in North Perth.

 

Entry to the Music Industry Sundowners is generally FREE of charge for all current WAM, APRA and MEAA members unless otherwise stated. Registration by the RSVP deadline for each Sundowner is required for guaranteed entry.

 

Don't MISS-out - stay informed on upcoming MISS sessions by subscribing FREE to WAM eNews!

Music Industry Sundowner Series
  proudly brought to you by
the West Australian Music Industry Association (WAM) - wam.asn.au
Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) - apra-amcos.com.au
Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) - alliance.org.au

Since 2010 - WAM, APRA and the MEAA have come together to present the Music Industry Sundowner Series (MISS).

In addition to WAM Workshops, the series aims to provide professional WA musicians access to information and provide skills to help forge a sustainable career in music. Each session focuses on a different topic, presented by inspiring personalities with real-world expertise.

The Music Industry Sundowners will generally occur on the last Monday of every second month at the Rosemount Hotel in North Perth.

 

Entry to the Music Industry Sundowners is generally FREE of charge for all current WAM, APRA and MEAA members unless otherwise stated. Registration by the RSVP deadline for each Sundowner is required for guaranteed entry.

 

Don't MISS-out - stay informed on upcoming MISS sessions by subscribing FREE to WAM eNews!

Music Industry Sundowner Series
  proudly brought to you by
the West Australian Music Industry Association (WAM) - wam.asn.au
Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) - apra-amcos.com.au
Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) - alliance.org.au

No experience playing in public or with a band required - all you need is a love of music and willingness to play with other people! Held as part of the City of Wanneroo’s Beach to Bush Festival Concert on 19 November at the Wanneroo Showgrounds in the concert’s youth area. No registrations necessary, just rock up!

No experience playing in public or with a band required - all you need is a love of music and willingness to play with other people! Held as part of the City of Wanneroo’s Beach to Bush Festival Concert on 19 November at the Wanneroo Showgrounds in the concert’s youth area. No registrations necessary, just rock up!

WAM, in association with creative|legal, proudly presents:
P.U.L.P. - Pop Up Legal Practice!

The desk isn’t made of cardboard, but a music law practice will pop up where it once wasn’t!

creative|legal is a specialist legal practice that provides legal services and support across the creative industries. Its clients include: musicians, bands, composers, managers, labels and music entrepreneurs. Visit creativelegal.com.au for details.

In October 2011, creative|legal will "pop up" at WAM’s offices and provide music law advice to WAM members. 30 minute free advice sessions are available. Longer sessions are available for a fee and by appointment. BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

DATE: Thursday 27 October 2011
VENUE: WAM Office - Level 1, 58 James Street, Northbridge
BOOKINGS: admin@wam.asn.au or call (08) 9227 7962 during business hours.

wam.asn.au/benefits

WAM, in association with creative|legal, proudly presents:
P.U.L.P. - Pop Up Legal Practice!

The desk isn’t made of cardboard, but a music law practice will pop up where it once wasn’t!

creative|legal is a specialist legal practice that provides legal services and support across the creative industries. Its clients include: musicians, bands, composers, managers, labels and music entrepreneurs. Visit creativelegal.com.au for details.

In October 2011, creative|legal will "pop up" at WAM’s offices and provide music law advice to WAM members. 30 minute free advice sessions are available. Longer sessions are available for a fee and by appointment. BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

DATE: Thursday 27 October 2011
VENUE: WAM Office - Level 1, 58 James Street, Northbridge
BOOKINGS: admin@wam.asn.au or call (08) 9227 7962 during business hours.

wam.asn.au/benefits

Speakers:	Jason Brown (moderator), Hugh Jennings & Lee Jones
Date:	Monday 15  August
Time:	6 - 7.30PM
Venue:	Rosemount Hotel, corner Fitzgerald and Angove Sts, North Perth
Cost:	Free for WAM, APRA and MEAA members who register with an organisation they’re a member of. $5 at the door for non-members.
Register:	You must pre-register by 10AM Monday 15 August to claim free entry – WAM members please register online HERE. APRA / MEAA members please register with your respective organisations.

Speakers:	Jason Brown (moderator), Hugh Jennings & Lee Jones
Date:	Monday 15  August
Time:	6 - 7.30PM
Venue:	Rosemount Hotel, corner Fitzgerald and Angove Sts, North Perth
Cost:	Free for WAM, APRA and MEAA members who register with an organisation they’re a member of. $5 at the door for non-members.
Register:	You must pre-register by 10AM Monday 15 August to claim free entry – WAM members please register online HERE. APRA / MEAA members please register with your respective organisations.

This stimulating session is open to all, covering information relevant to self-released recording artists, independent labels and people interested in independent labels. The session will take the form of a presentation and Q&A session with AIR's General Manager Nick O'Byrne (Melbourne) before a networking session.

Speaker:	Nick O'Byrne, General Manager, AIR (Melbourne)
Date:	Tuesday 23 August
Time:	6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue:	Function Room, Rosie O'Grady's (Cnr James & Milligan St, Northbridge)
Cost:	Free. Bookings essential.
Register:	Register online HERE by 5pm Monday 22 August

Topics covered:

• State of play - What's new for Independent labels and artists in Australia and around the world, what you should know!
• Ways to make more money - public performance and reproduction licensing for indies
• New places for your music - Background music providers and streaming services for indies
• AIR - How we can help you!

About the Speaker: 


Nick is the General Manger of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR). AIR deals with government and business on matters of policy where the independent sector is severely underrepresented and often pushed out of the market in favor of the majors.

AIR also deals with the promotion of the indie sector as a whole, hosting the Australian Independent Music Awards (AIR Awards) and providing professional development to indie labels and artists Australia-wide.

Nick is also serving on the inaugural board of Music Victoria. Prior to this he was part of The John Butler Trio's management team and a co-ordinator of The JB Seed.

Even though Nick’s heart lies with Rock and Roll, he started in the industry studying classical music at the VCA before spending a lot of time playing musically satisfying but managerially frustrating jazz and hip-hop bands. These days he spends his down-time Melbourne playing the vibraphone or locked up in a studio writing and releasing rad electronic pop music.

This stimulating session is open to all, covering information relevant to self-released recording artists, independent labels and people interested in independent labels. The session will take the form of a presentation and Q&A session with AIR's General Manager Nick O'Byrne (Melbourne) before a networking session.

Speaker:	Nick O'Byrne, General Manager, AIR (Melbourne)
Date:	Tuesday 23 August
Time:	6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue:	Function Room, Rosie O'Grady's (Cnr James & Milligan St, Northbridge)
Cost:	Free. Bookings essential.
Register:	Register online HERE by 5pm Monday 22 August

Topics covered:

• State of play - What's new for Independent labels and artists in Australia and around the world, what you should know!
• Ways to make more money - public performance and reproduction licensing for indies
• New places for your music - Background music providers and streaming services for indies
• AIR - How we can help you!

About the Speaker: 


Nick is the General Manger of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR). AIR deals with government and business on matters of policy where the independent sector is severely underrepresented and often pushed out of the market in favor of the majors.

AIR also deals with the promotion of the indie sector as a whole, hosting the Australian Independent Music Awards (AIR Awards) and providing professional development to indie labels and artists Australia-wide.

Nick is also serving on the inaugural board of Music Victoria. Prior to this he was part of The John Butler Trio's management team and a co-ordinator of The JB Seed.

Even though Nick’s heart lies with Rock and Roll, he started in the industry studying classical music at the VCA before spending a lot of time playing musically satisfying but managerially frustrating jazz and hip-hop bands. These days he spends his down-time Melbourne playing the vibraphone or locked up in a studio writing and releasing rad electronic pop music.

So you're stuck in an elevator with a high profile A&R rep/record company exec/manager/agent and have 15 seconds to make a good impression about your band. Would you know what to say? Ever felt too intimidated to approach that key person in the music industry who could make a difference? Networking events at conferences feel too much like hard work? In this workshop Millie Millgate from SOUNDS AUSTRALIA will tackle these issues and more.

Topics covered:
• What is SOUNDS AUSTRALIA? What do they do and how can they help you?
• Getting your elevator pitch right
• How to interact confidently and effectively with music industry visitors
• Networking at conferences, showcases and tradeshows


Presenter: Millie Millgate (SOUNDS AUSTRALIA)
Date: Monday 8 August
Time: 6 – 8PM
Venue: Rosie O’Grady’s (cnr James & Milligan St, Northbridge)
Cost: $5 Non WAM members / Free for WAM members
RSVP by 5 August to Daphne Tan – daphne@wam.asn.au or 9227 7962. Include your: (a) full name, (b) contact number, (c) email, and (d) WAM membership number if you are a member.

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TUESDAY 9 AUGUST
Advice Sessions with Millie Millgate - BOOKED OUT
Presented by WAM and SOUNDS AUSTRALIA

Millie Millgate will be available for 30 minute one-on-one advice sessions on Tuesday 9 August. This opprtunity is open only to WAM members or those joining WAM at application and is best suited for artists and/or their representative who are planning on seriously undertaking export activity in the next 18 months.

Date: Tuesday 9 August
Time: 10AM – 1PM
Venue: WAM Office – 1st Floor, 58 James St, Northbridge WA
Cost: Free. Bookings essential.
RSVP by 5 August to Daphne Tan – daphne@wam.asn.au or 9227 7962. Include your: (a) full name, (b) contact number, (c) email, and (d) WAM membership number.

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About Millie Millgate
Millie was appointed to the newly created position Export Music Producer at Sounds Australia, in 2009. Jointly funded by APRA|AMCOS and the Australia Council for the Arts, Millie oversees the management and implementation of Sounds Australia the national export platform specifically developed for the Australian music industry’s representation of Australian musical repertoire to the world at events such as Midem, SXSW, The Great Escape, Womex, CMJ and Canadian Music Week.

About SOUNDS AUSTRALIA
SOUNDS AUSTRALIA is Australia’s national export initiative, established to deliver a cohesive and unified platform at international showcase market events, supported through a financial partnership between both Federal and State governments, along with peak music industry bodies.

So you're stuck in an elevator with a high profile A&R rep/record company exec/manager/agent and have 15 seconds to make a good impression about your band. Would you know what to say? Ever felt too intimidated to approach that key person in the music industry who could make a difference? Networking events at conferences feel too much like hard work? In this workshop Millie Millgate from SOUNDS AUSTRALIA will tackle these issues and more.

Topics covered:
• What is SOUNDS AUSTRALIA? What do they do and how can they help you?
• Getting your elevator pitch right
• How to interact confidently and effectively with music industry visitors
• Networking at conferences, showcases and tradeshows


Presenter: Millie Millgate (SOUNDS AUSTRALIA)
Date: Monday 8 August
Time: 6 – 8PM
Venue: Rosie O’Grady’s (cnr James & Milligan St, Northbridge)
Cost: $5 Non WAM members / Free for WAM members
RSVP by 5 August to Daphne Tan – daphne@wam.asn.au or 9227 7962. Include your: (a) full name, (b) contact number, (c) email, and (d) WAM membership number if you are a member.

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TUESDAY 9 AUGUST
Advice Sessions with Millie Millgate - BOOKED OUT
Presented by WAM and SOUNDS AUSTRALIA

Millie Millgate will be available for 30 minute one-on-one advice sessions on Tuesday 9 August. This opprtunity is open only to WAM members or those joining WAM at application and is best suited for artists and/or their representative who are planning on seriously undertaking export activity in the next 18 months.

Date: Tuesday 9 August
Time: 10AM – 1PM
Venue: WAM Office – 1st Floor, 58 James St, Northbridge WA
Cost: Free. Bookings essential.
RSVP by 5 August to Daphne Tan – daphne@wam.asn.au or 9227 7962. Include your: (a) full name, (b) contact number, (c) email, and (d) WAM membership number.

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About Millie Millgate
Millie was appointed to the newly created position Export Music Producer at Sounds Australia, in 2009. Jointly funded by APRA|AMCOS and the Australia Council for the Arts, Millie oversees the management and implementation of Sounds Australia the national export platform specifically developed for the Australian music industry’s representation of Australian musical repertoire to the world at events such as Midem, SXSW, The Great Escape, Womex, CMJ and Canadian Music Week.

About SOUNDS AUSTRALIA
SOUNDS AUSTRALIA is Australia’s national export initiative, established to deliver a cohesive and unified platform at international showcase market events, supported through a financial partnership between both Federal and State governments, along with peak music industry bodies.

Still buzzing from the WAMi Festival, WAM in association with creative | legal and Kimberley TAFE, bring WAM Workshops to Broome in the form of “pop up” legal sessions.

creative|legal is a specialist legal practice that provides legal services and support across the creative industries. Its clients include: musicians, bands, composers, managers, labels and music entrepreneurs.

In June 2011, creative|legal will “pop up” in Broome WA and provide music law advice. 30 minute free advice sessions are available, longer sessions by appointment. Bookings essential.

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About Michael Tucak

Michael is an experienced music, arts and entertainment lawyer who provides legal services to the creative industries. His clients include musicians, writers, labels, filmmakers, developers and entrepreneurs, and he advises on rights, contracts and disputes. He is creator of WAM’s free “Music and the Law” Legalease It! Resource and the “P.U.L.P.” free advice service and has worked at labels Mushroom/Liberation, Ivy League, Illusive and SONY BMG, and in WA with top tier lawyers Blake Dawson Waldron and specialist firms Garton-Smith/Owen and Owen Legal+Corporate. He broadcast on RTRFM for 10 years, including local music show Homegrown and new release show Out To Lunch, and served on the RTRFM Board for 6 years. Having grown up in the West, he spends time in Perth and Melbourne, assisting clients to access opportunities in each city.



creative | legal is an arts and entertainment law firm operating in Perth and Melbourne in the areas of music and film, as well as digital and online media, visual art and design, start-up businesses and technology innovation. It has provided legal services on the film Mad Bastards and music doco Something In The Water, The firm provides easily-accessed legal assistance to artists at fee structures suitable to creative industries, and has the overall goal of supporting and assisting creative practitioners to achieve career goals and creative objectives. It provides regular free legal advice to creative industries through the “P.U.L.P.” (‘Pop Up Legal Practice’) service.

Still buzzing from the WAMi Festival, WAM in association with creative | legal and Kimberley TAFE, bring WAM Workshops to Broome in the form of “pop up” legal sessions.

creative|legal is a specialist legal practice that provides legal services and support across the creative industries. Its clients include: musicians, bands, composers, managers, labels and music entrepreneurs.

In June 2011, creative|legal will “pop up” in Broome WA and provide music law advice. 30 minute free advice sessions are available, longer sessions by appointment. Bookings essential.

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About Michael Tucak

Michael is an experienced music, arts and entertainment lawyer who provides legal services to the creative industries. His clients include musicians, writers, labels, filmmakers, developers and entrepreneurs, and he advises on rights, contracts and disputes. He is creator of WAM’s free “Music and the Law” Legalease It! Resource and the “P.U.L.P.” free advice service and has worked at labels Mushroom/Liberation, Ivy League, Illusive and SONY BMG, and in WA with top tier lawyers Blake Dawson Waldron and specialist firms Garton-Smith/Owen and Owen Legal+Corporate. He broadcast on RTRFM for 10 years, including local music show Homegrown and new release show Out To Lunch, and served on the RTRFM Board for 6 years. Having grown up in the West, he spends time in Perth and Melbourne, assisting clients to access opportunities in each city.



creative | legal is an arts and entertainment law firm operating in Perth and Melbourne in the areas of music and film, as well as digital and online media, visual art and design, start-up businesses and technology innovation. It has provided legal services on the film Mad Bastards and music doco Something In The Water, The firm provides easily-accessed legal assistance to artists at fee structures suitable to creative industries, and has the overall goal of supporting and assisting creative practitioners to achieve career goals and creative objectives. It provides regular free legal advice to creative industries through the “P.U.L.P.” (‘Pop Up Legal Practice’) service.

WAM once again brings learning and networking events to the WAMi's. WAMi Festival Workshops begin 22 May covering topics such as production, licensing, management, songwriting, touring and more, culminating with the popular Industry Speed Dating sessions, Licensing and Festival Pitch Panels.

WAM once again brings learning and networking events to the WAMi's. WAMi Festival Workshops begin 22 May covering topics such as production, licensing, management, songwriting, touring and more, culminating with the popular Industry Speed Dating sessions, Licensing and Festival Pitch Panels.

WAM is excited to announce the next offering in its Workshops Series - a Touring Managing Workshop with Gareth Stuckey, Tour Co-ordinator for Civil Society who looks after The XX, Pink Martini, Sia, Death Cab for Cutie, Patrick Watson, The National and many more.

This workshop is for aspiring tour managers or for bands wanting to learn how to manage their own tours better or get the most out of working with a tour manager.

Learn from Gareth about life as a tour manager, how to get into the business, top tips when out on the road with your band, plus more. Presented in conjunction with the Central Institute of Technology. Bookings essential.

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About Gareth Stuckey

Over the past 12 years, Gareth Stuckey has become a household name as an Engineer and Production Manager in the Australian music industry. Gareth is currently Tour Co-ordinator for Civil Society, looking after acts such as The XX, Pink Martini, Sia, Death Cab for Cutie, Patrick Watson, The National and the many more. He was formally the Production Manager of the Day On The Green festival, dealing with artists as diverse as Jimmy Barnes, Lionel Ritchie, Chris Isaak and Crosby Stills and Nash.

Gareth is currently also Front of House Engineer and Tour Manager for Tim Finn and Brooke Fraser, and has done the same thing for bands such as george, Evermore and Thirsty Merc.

For 7 years Gareth held arguably the most difficult anddangerous job in Australian music: he was Front of House and Tour Manager for Machine Gun Fellatio.

In 2004 Gareth – aka the Gigpiglet – established Gigpiglet Recordings and built his own recording facility mixing and recording projects for the likes of Pinky Beecroft, Shane Nicholson, Thirsty Merc, The Beautiful Girls, Lyrics Born, Missy Higgins and the John Butler Trio. Gigpiglet Recordings also manages the careers of Alex Lloyd, Pinky Beecroft, Jack Carty and Athron.

Gareth recently set up Gigpiglet Presents, a company formed to handle touring and promoting events throughout Australia with clients including NOVA radio, National Geographic, Westpac Bank, World Wide Wrestling Federation, Murdoch Books and more.

WAM is excited to announce the next offering in its Workshops Series - a Touring Managing Workshop with Gareth Stuckey, Tour Co-ordinator for Civil Society who looks after The XX, Pink Martini, Sia, Death Cab for Cutie, Patrick Watson, The National and many more.

This workshop is for aspiring tour managers or for bands wanting to learn how to manage their own tours better or get the most out of working with a tour manager.

Learn from Gareth about life as a tour manager, how to get into the business, top tips when out on the road with your band, plus more. Presented in conjunction with the Central Institute of Technology. Bookings essential.

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About Gareth Stuckey

Over the past 12 years, Gareth Stuckey has become a household name as an Engineer and Production Manager in the Australian music industry. Gareth is currently Tour Co-ordinator for Civil Society, looking after acts such as The XX, Pink Martini, Sia, Death Cab for Cutie, Patrick Watson, The National and the many more. He was formally the Production Manager of the Day On The Green festival, dealing with artists as diverse as Jimmy Barnes, Lionel Ritchie, Chris Isaak and Crosby Stills and Nash.

Gareth is currently also Front of House Engineer and Tour Manager for Tim Finn and Brooke Fraser, and has done the same thing for bands such as george, Evermore and Thirsty Merc.

For 7 years Gareth held arguably the most difficult anddangerous job in Australian music: he was Front of House and Tour Manager for Machine Gun Fellatio.

In 2004 Gareth – aka the Gigpiglet – established Gigpiglet Recordings and built his own recording facility mixing and recording projects for the likes of Pinky Beecroft, Shane Nicholson, Thirsty Merc, The Beautiful Girls, Lyrics Born, Missy Higgins and the John Butler Trio. Gigpiglet Recordings also manages the careers of Alex Lloyd, Pinky Beecroft, Jack Carty and Athron.

Gareth recently set up Gigpiglet Presents, a company formed to handle touring and promoting events throughout Australia with clients including NOVA radio, National Geographic, Westpac Bank, World Wide Wrestling Federation, Murdoch Books and more.

WAM is excited to announce it will be hosting an exclusive Publishing Masterclass by Philip Mortlock of Alberts.

Ever wondered how to get your songs earning money for you?
Where does music publishing come into this?
Philip Mortlock answers these and other questions about the world of music publishing and rights management in a special masterclass exclusive to WAM members.

Topics covered:

• Anatomy of a publishing company
• Publishing in the 21st century: beyond traditional "A&R"
• How to pitch your song to a music publisher
• Work that connection: how to make the most out of a relationship with your publisher
• No publishing deal? No problem: Tips for the independent songwriter

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About Philip Mortlock
Philip Mortlock is Head Of Creative with Alberts. In his role at Alberts, Philip is involved in the creative services of all activities with artists, songwriters, publishing, recording and other music rights. Philip is also on the board of AIR (Association Of Independent labels) and NFSA (National Film & Sound Archives as well as being a founding patron of The AMP (Australian Music Prize). Prior to working at Alberts, Philip ran the indie label and publishing business ORiGiN Music and prior to that was with Warner Music Australia for many years starting out designing record covers and ending up as Managing Director. Philip has worked with a variety of great Australian artists including INXS, Cold Chisel, Radio Birdman, Not Drowning Waving, Washington, Old Man River, Seabellies, Diana Anaid, James Morrison, Paul Grabowsky, Mondo Rock, 1927 and Richard Clapton.

About Alberts
Established in 1885 as J. Albert & Son, Alberts has been a pioneering indie music business covering publishing and sub publishing of classic catalogues including works by Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington and The Beach Boys. In the 1960's Alberts started a record label and recorded Australian artists The Easybeats and Billy Thorpe, to name a few. Harry Vanda & George Young became in- house producers for Alberts and produced artists John Paul Young, The Angels, Rose Tattoo and AC/DC. Alberts became the most successful indie exporter of Australian music. This continues now with artists such as Old man River and (Megan) Washington breaking internationally in 2011.

WAM is excited to announce it will be hosting an exclusive Publishing Masterclass by Philip Mortlock of Alberts.

Ever wondered how to get your songs earning money for you?
Where does music publishing come into this?
Philip Mortlock answers these and other questions about the world of music publishing and rights management in a special masterclass exclusive to WAM members.

Topics covered:

• Anatomy of a publishing company
• Publishing in the 21st century: beyond traditional "A&R"
• How to pitch your song to a music publisher
• Work that connection: how to make the most out of a relationship with your publisher
• No publishing deal? No problem: Tips for the independent songwriter

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About Philip Mortlock
Philip Mortlock is Head Of Creative with Alberts. In his role at Alberts, Philip is involved in the creative services of all activities with artists, songwriters, publishing, recording and other music rights. Philip is also on the board of AIR (Association Of Independent labels) and NFSA (National Film & Sound Archives as well as being a founding patron of The AMP (Australian Music Prize). Prior to working at Alberts, Philip ran the indie label and publishing business ORiGiN Music and prior to that was with Warner Music Australia for many years starting out designing record covers and ending up as Managing Director. Philip has worked with a variety of great Australian artists including INXS, Cold Chisel, Radio Birdman, Not Drowning Waving, Washington, Old Man River, Seabellies, Diana Anaid, James Morrison, Paul Grabowsky, Mondo Rock, 1927 and Richard Clapton.

About Alberts
Established in 1885 as J. Albert & Son, Alberts has been a pioneering indie music business covering publishing and sub publishing of classic catalogues including works by Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington and The Beach Boys. In the 1960's Alberts started a record label and recorded Australian artists The Easybeats and Billy Thorpe, to name a few. Harry Vanda & George Young became in- house producers for Alberts and produced artists John Paul Young, The Angels, Rose Tattoo and AC/DC. Alberts became the most successful indie exporter of Australian music. This continues now with artists such as Old man River and (Megan) Washington breaking internationally in 2011.

Masterclass at Rosemount Hotel [Photo by J.Thornley]

WAM hosted New York online music marketing and social media guru Ariel Hyatt on her first visit to Western Australia last week for a series of masterclasses. Over 200 people, including musicians, representatives of local music businesses and music industry students, all attended masterclasses and meetings with Ariel over several nights in Perth and Margaret River.

As the founder of Cyber PR, a firm on the cutting edge of social media and online marketing and promotion, Ariel was able to offer practical advice to help musicians and music businesses get on top of their online strategies, something of vital importance to industry professionals in a remote capital and regional area alike.

“Ariel Hyatt's workshop could not have happened at a better time - and some would say was a bit overdue,” says Scott Adam, Course Co-ordinator Music Business at the Central Institute of Technology. “The quality of information was 100% relevant to me and my students, who were buzzing with the amount of productive tips and practical ‘do this now’ information offered up by Ariel. I am a convert to the cause.”

WAM gratefully acknowledges the support of partners APRA, MEAA, the Central Institute of Technology and Lolly Box Studios in presenting these masterclasses.

Masterclass at Lolly Box Studios, Margaret River [Photo by D.Tan]

The Ariel Hyatt masterclasses signal the launch of WAM’s inaugural Workshops Program, which offers year round educational and networking opportunities for members of the WA music industry. The next series of WAM Workshops will take place during the WAMi Festival on 21 - 28 May at the Artrage Bakery performance venue in Perth.

Testimonials

"[Ariel’s] talk was informative and relevant and I found it very helpful. In the week since her talk I made an effort to interact with our Reverbnation and Twitter fan bases more and I'm already noticing increased interest in the band online as a result." - Joey K, The Devil Rides Out.

"Ariel put what was a world of unknown to me into a very real place, she was clear and precise and had a wealth of knowledge for people that are at all levels of online presence, it was so inspiring that I enrolled in her online course, something I am very excited about!" - Bex Chilcott, Ruby Boots.

"Already getting results from the meeting, it taught us how to really engage with our fans. We're currently booking a tour of the UK and through following [Ariel’s] advice we're starting to generate fans abroad before we've even played a show there." - Sean Regan, The Spitfires.

Masterclass at Rosemount Hotel [Photo by J.Thornley]

WAM hosted New York online music marketing and social media guru Ariel Hyatt on her first visit to Western Australia last week for a series of masterclasses. Over 200 people, including musicians, representatives of local music businesses and music industry students, all attended masterclasses and meetings with Ariel over several nights in Perth and Margaret River.

As the founder of Cyber PR, a firm on the cutting edge of social media and online marketing and promotion, Ariel was able to offer practical advice to help musicians and music businesses get on top of their online strategies, something of vital importance to industry professionals in a remote capital and regional area alike.

“Ariel Hyatt's workshop could not have happened at a better time - and some would say was a bit overdue,” says Scott Adam, Course Co-ordinator Music Business at the Central Institute of Technology. “The quality of information was 100% relevant to me and my students, who were buzzing with the amount of productive tips and practical ‘do this now’ information offered up by Ariel. I am a convert to the cause.”

WAM gratefully acknowledges the support of partners APRA, MEAA, the Central Institute of Technology and Lolly Box Studios in presenting these masterclasses.

Masterclass at Lolly Box Studios, Margaret River [Photo by D.Tan]

The Ariel Hyatt masterclasses signal the launch of WAM’s inaugural Workshops Program, which offers year round educational and networking opportunities for members of the WA music industry. The next series of WAM Workshops will take place during the WAMi Festival on 21 - 28 May at the Artrage Bakery performance venue in Perth.

Testimonials

"[Ariel’s] talk was informative and relevant and I found it very helpful. In the week since her talk I made an effort to interact with our Reverbnation and Twitter fan bases more and I'm already noticing increased interest in the band online as a result." - Joey K, The Devil Rides Out.

"Ariel put what was a world of unknown to me into a very real place, she was clear and precise and had a wealth of knowledge for people that are at all levels of online presence, it was so inspiring that I enrolled in her online course, something I am very excited about!" - Bex Chilcott, Ruby Boots.

"Already getting results from the meeting, it taught us how to really engage with our fans. We're currently booking a tour of the UK and through following [Ariel’s] advice we're starting to generate fans abroad before we've even played a show there." - Sean Regan, The Spitfires.

To celebrate the launch of WAM Workshops, WAM is presenting a series of engaging and action-provoking WA masterclasses by Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR (New York) in February.

Ariel, who will also be in Australia for Adelaide’s Fuse Festival, is arguably one of the music industry’s leading experts on social media and online marketing and promotion. She is a passionate champion for indie artists and her philosophy is to combine social networking with Internet marketing to help artists grow their fanbases and increase their income. Make the most of the opportunity to learn from and network with Ariel at one of her upcoming WA sessions.

MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2011 - Music Industry Sundowner with Ariel Hyatt
Presented by WAM, APRA and MEAA
Topic: Music Success in Nine Weeks
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Venue: The Rosemount Hotel, North Perth WA (cnr Angove & Fitzgerald Sts)
Price: Free for WAM, APRA and MEAA members who register with an organisation they’re member of by Fri 18 Feb. $15 non-members and walk ins, $10 students & concession card holders.

WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2011 - Masterclass with Ariel Hyatt
Presented by WAM and the Central Institute of Technology
Topic: WWW = What Went Wrong?
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Venue: Music Industry Building, Central Institute of Technology, Leederville WA (cnr Richmond & Oxford Sts).
Sctoll down for map to venue.
Price: Free for WAM members who register by Fri 18 Feb. $15 non-members and walk ins. $10 students & concession card holders.

THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2011- Masterclass with Ariel Hyatt
Presented by WAM and Sonic Lolly
Topic: Music Success in Nine Weeks
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Venue: Lollybox Studios, Margaret River WA
Price: Free for WAM members who register by Friday 18 February 2011. $15 non-members and walk ins. $10 students & concession card holders

WAM is complementing the Ariel Hyatt masterclasses with a day of intensive, 30 minute one-on-one coaching sessions with Ariel on Tuesday 22 February 2011 between 9.00am and 4.15pm. This opportunity is only for WAM Members, or those joining WAM at application.

Emerging acts of all genres are invited to apply. You need to have been active for at least 2 years, demonstrate a proactive approach to promoting your music, and willingness to learn. This is a great opportunity to get personalised advice from one of the world’s best in music PR and social media.

MEETINGS WITH ARIEL HYATT
When: Tuesday 22 February 2011
Time: 9.00am - 4.15pm
Venue: WAM Office - Level 2, 58 James St, Northbridge
Duration: 30 minutes per meeting

Please register your interest with Daphne Tan at daphne@wam.asn.au by Monday 14th February 2011. Hurry, spots are limited!

Acts selected for meetings are at the complete discretion of WAM and decisions are final.

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Online: download the REGISTRATION FORM, complete and return to Daphne Tan at daphne@wam.asn.au
2. Post: download the REGISTRATION FORM, complete and return to:
   Daphne Tan, WAM Workshops, PO Box 171, Northbridge WA 6865
3. Phone: call the WAM Office on (08) 9227 7962.
4. Walk-ins: if space permits. $15 Standard price, or $10 for students & concession card holders.

WAM Workshops - Launch and Ariel Hyatt Masterclasses Announced - PDF [31/01/2011]
WAM Workshops - Ariel Hyatt Coaching Callout - PDF [07/02/2011]
WAM Workshops - Ariel Hyatt Masterclass Series Success - PDF [28/02/2011]
WAM Workshops - Publishing and Music Rights Management Masterclass - PDF [04/04/2011]
WAM Workshops - WAMi Festival Live Music Pitching Sessions Announced - PDF [19/04/2011]
WAM Workshops - Tour Managing Workshop Announced - PDF [09/05/2011]
WAM Workshops - Broome Legal Sessions Announced - PDF [30/05/2011]
WAM Workshops - Networking and Pitching Your Music - PDF [13/07/2011]


For further information, please contact:
Daphne Tan, WAM Workshop Coordinator
p: +61 (0)8 9227 7962
e: daphne@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/workshops

short URL: bitly.com/WAMworkshops
twitter: twitter.com/musicwa
hashtag: #WAMwkshp

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WAM Workshops - Launch and Ariel Hyatt Masterclasses Announced - PDF [31/01/2011]
WAM Workshops - Ariel Hyatt Coaching Callout - PDF [07/02/2011]
WAM Workshops - Ariel Hyatt Masterclass Series Success - PDF [28/02/2011]
WAM Workshops - Publishing and Music Rights Management Masterclass - PDF [04/04/2011]
WAM Workshops - WAMi Festival Live Music Pitching Sessions Announced - PDF [19/04/2011]
WAM Workshops - Tour Managing Workshop Announced - PDF [09/05/2011]
WAM Workshops - Broome Legal Sessions Announced - PDF [30/05/2011]
WAM Workshops - Networking and Pitching Your Music - PDF [13/07/2011]


For further information, please contact:
Daphne Tan, WAM Workshop Coordinator
p: +61 (0)8 9227 7962
e: daphne@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/workshops

short URL: bitly.com/WAMworkshops
twitter: twitter.com/musicwa
hashtag: #WAMwkshp

Event QR Code: