Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.

Episode 19 features Ash Sales, who has a background in corporate gigging and sound medicine. Drawing on his experience working on cruise ships and in music healing, the conversation explores:

• Industry Context: ⁠National Finalists for 2026 Smokefree Rockquest & Smokefree Tangata Beats Revealed

• Song Discussion: ⁠Ella Hooper - When The Shit Went Down

• Artist Development Focus: The Value of Live Performance Hours and Frequency Exploration

The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gymjot.com.au

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.

Episode 18 features Teri-Lea Micallef, who has a background in artist services, merchandise and digital marketing. Drawing on her experience working with local and international talent, the conversation explores:

• Industry context: G.Y.R.O. Brings 'Go to a Gig' Community Initiative to Sydney

• Song discussion: polaroid-ihatecontext 

• Artist development focus: Preparing merchandise and entering the industry

The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gymjot.com.au

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.

Episode 17 features Hayley Harding, who works in digital marketing and classifies herself as a beginner songwriter in Melbourne. Drawing on her experience in paid advertising, the conversation explores:

• Industry context: Instagram details the features in its new ‘Plus’ subscription

• Song discussion: Shades of Shame - Kieran Wallace

• Artist development focus: Navigating imposter syndrome and marketing approaches

The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gymjot.com.au

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.

Episode 16 features Jacob Petrossian, guitarist and vocalist for multiple metal bands, based in Melbourne. Drawing on his experience in the metal scene, the conversation explores:

• Industry context: New Data Finds Cost-Of-Living Crisis Is Drawing More People To Heavy Music

• Song discussion: Not So Perfect - Zac Slater

• Artist development focus: Using a 7-string guitar and musical theory to your advantage.

The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠gymjot.com.au

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.

Episode 15 features Connor Lambrou, 1/2 of LamBros. music based in Sydney. Drawing on his love of music and experience playing all over Australia, the conversation explores:

• Industry context: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 'Next On' series for emerging talent, from Live Nation

• Song discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You Won't Call - LamBros.

• Artist development focus: The act of creation and why support is needed to progress.

The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠gymjot.com.au

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.

Episode 14 features Tilaye Sweeney (ihatecontext), a self-made videographer and musician based in Melbourne. Drawing on his storytelling experience, the conversation explores:

• Industry context: ⁠⁠⁠⁠We're unleashing a whole month of Like A Version performances over March

• Song discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wolves - Yung Maynie and JJ4k

• Artist development focus: How we started hoarding our work and the next developments in live streaming

The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions.

Learn more at ⁠⁠gymjot.com.au

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.

Episode 13 features Emily Farrell, multi-project Bassist from Christchurch. Drawing on her experience in the live music sector and studio sessions, the conversation explores:

• Industry context: ⁠NZ Artists Help Drive Growth in Music Consumption

• Song discussion: ⁠Bones - Flynn Gurry

• Artist development focus: Locking in with other musicians and saying yes

The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions.

Learn more at ⁠gymjot.com.au

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.

Episode 12 features Corban Tupou, co-founder of the Two Minds Music Festival. Drawing on his experience with event management and marketing, the conversation explores:

• Industry context: New off-grid festival from Lime Cordiale

• Song discussion: Lily Hallawell - I'm not from Melbourne

• Artist development focus: Navigating Festivals inside and out

The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions.

Learn more at gymjot.com.au

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development.

Episode 11 features Leah Henry, who co-owns Melbourne's Nighthawks Live Music Venue. With over a decade experience in the industry, we get some key insights into the live music scene.

• ​📰 News Fix: ⁠Music Australia Encourages Nation To ‘Ausify’ Your Algorithm Via Bureau Of Everything
• ​🎶 Song Spotlight: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dunners Boy - April Baby
• ​🦾 Artist Development: How to navigate the live music scene and book a gig.

This podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE 30-minute consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development.

Episode 10 features Tilly Fenton, a singer-songwriter who just released her debut EP.

• ​📰 News Fix: CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts
• ​🎶 Song Spotlight: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Plans - Tilly Fenton
• ​🦾 Artist Development: Recording an EP and being Patient

This podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a⁠⁠⁠ FREE 30-minute consultation⁠⁠⁠!