Get Gig Ready

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 debut record.

Josh Meader: Instagram || Tabs || YouTube

Get Gig Ready is presented by City of Ryde, Lane Cove Council, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University.

Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council’s Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work!

City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

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 Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University.

Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council’s Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work!

City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

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, the Live Music Office, MusicNSW, 2SER and Macquarie University.

Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council’s Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work!

City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

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 and Macquarie University.

Are you a local musician or creative in the Ryde or Lane Cove areas? Sign up to your local Council’s Artist Register so we can find out more about you and your work!

City of Ryde || Lane Cove Council

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, mastering the media landscape will help you connect to new and bigger audiences and set you up to keep doing more of what you love. If you’re looking to get your music heard, this episode is for you.

Our Feature Artist this week is Safford with their track Alright.

Safford: http://www.saffordtheband.bandcamp.com

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 industry jargon and overwhelmed by the fast moving world of commercial music, this episode will give you the tools to build confidence and your career one leap at a time.

Our Feature Artist this week is Last Thursday with their track Always Happy.

Astral People: http://astralpeople.com/

Last Thursday: https://www.facebook.com/lastthursdayband/

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 one), this episode is for you.

Our Feature Artist this week is Koda with their track The Cinderella Complex.

23: https://www.twntythree.com/about/

Koda: https://www.facebook.com/KodaBandAUS/

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. If you’ve got the tunes but aren’t quite sure how to get across the line to performing live, this is the episode for you.

Our Feature Artist this week is Fallen Robins, with their track Going to Canberra.

Jaimee: https://www.instagram.com/_goldiefawn/

Fallen Robins: https://www.facebook.com/thefallenrobins/

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 professional approach will blow misconceptions out of the water, revealing that getting the most out of a music career doesn’t necessarily mean throwing everything else away.

Our Feature Artist this week is Alex Roussos with his track Next To You.

PRINCI: https://www.shesthatprinci.com/shesthatprinci-listen

Alex Roussos: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRoussosMusic/

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 start to see it as a job, this episode is for you.

Our Feature Artist this week is Household Furniture, with their track Sunnyside Avenue.

Okin Osan: https://okinosan.bandcamp.com/

Household Furniture: https://soundcloud.com/householdfurniture/