Homebrewed: An Australian Music Podcast

Toben Music (Tom Josephs and Owen Butterworth) - Going Independent

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:45:00 +1000

Owen Butterworth and Tom Josephs joined us in the studio for a great chat about their passion for music making, why they pulled the pin on their band Glydd, and why they left one of the best recording studios in the country.

We begin by talking about mispronounces or spelt names, before talking about Toben's journey from music players to music makers. Tom says he realised he hated singing, which saw him lean into the production side. Owen recounts his first session at The Grove, when he exclaimed he just wanted to make music.

Now, the duo are freelance and using their expertise to work with musicians both emerging and established.

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Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

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Fraud and/or incompetence leading to underpayment of royalties & Drifters Wharf closed | Music News

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +1000

Well, this is a doozy!

We start by discussing the recent closure of Drifters Wharf in Gosford. Drifters had become the go-to premiere venue on the Central Coast, but that title is now uncertain. The venue saying a disagreement with their landlord has forced a closure for at least the next 30 days. The landlord appears to be chasing unpaid rent.

Then, we turn our attention to discuss all the acronyms in the world. The ACCC, APRA AMCOS, and PPCA. There's more, but we'll leave it there for now. There's a lot to unpack with this one and we've barely scraped the surface...

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Milly McPherson - Good karma

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +1000

Joining us for our first interview of 2026 is Milly McPherson. We first spoke to the Sydney artist last year following the release of her stunning debut album Avoca. In this episode, we catch up on the mood of Milly and her band as they embark on their biggest tour to date. We also cover the many hats Milly has worn in the last ten months as she's taken her art to new places and collaborated with a huge range of talented creators. Keep an ear out for a mention of new music, too. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content.

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Catch up on everything ⁠Homebrewed⁠This episode was recorded on Darkinjung Land. Thanks to Sonora Studios in Tuggerah for sponsoring this episode. Check out Jack Nigro's awesome space, and let him know Homebrewed sent you!Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

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The fight against AI copyright protections | Music News

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +1000

This week we're turning our attention to the ongoing AI debate. AI companies want to mine text and data from music to train their models, while artists like Jack River are campaigning in Canberra for more copyright protections.

We discuss why AI-generated music playlists are bad for Australian music discovery, before turning out attention to Anthropic's recent visit to Australia, including a deal signed with the Federal Government.

We then look at how AI companies are wanting to disregard Australian copyright law, and why it's important for our Government to stick to their AI plan, and evolve with it.

Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:58 Painting the Mural01:30 Personal Updates and Health Tips03:39 Shoutout to Kalani Artis for Australian Idol Finale08:33 Are AI Playlists Killing Aus Music?18:10 Anthropic's Meeting with Australian Government22:57 Future of AI and Music in Australia34:06 Business Council of Australia's Proposal50:38 Could More Have Been Done?

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We're Back! Bluesfest cancellation leaves punters without refunds and questions over future festivals in Australia | Music News

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +1000

We're baaaaack! Did you miss us? In our return of biblical proportions, we firstly explain our absence and say thanks to our Patreon subscribers. Cam also shares an experience on his flight to Paris, where a Frenchman recognised his Moving Stills shirt.

We then dive deep into the cancellation of Bluesfest, and the flow-on effects this will have on other festivals. We explore everythinng from liquidation, shady allegations, and everything else.

We drill down into how government funding, festival financing, and some questionable moves by festival boss Peter Noble led to the festival’s fall from grace. Plus, the heartbreaking reality for thousands of ticket holders (spoiler: they’re not getting their money back).

But it’s not all doom and gloom...there’s hope! We talk about Australia’s rising local events, the clever new models emerging from the chaos, and how regional festivals are trying to carve out a future in this new festival world order.

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NEAV - Trust Yourself

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1000

Central Coast singer, songwriter and globe trotter NEAV joins us on this one for our 100th podcast episode!

NEAV has not long returned from a whirlwind trip overseas, where she networked, wrote and recorded some very exciting new music. Music News listeners will note that NEAV's experience is a textbook example of the power of a little support form Government. We chat the impact of those travels, the music we've heard so far and what's still to come.

As well as being our 100th pod, this is also our last of 2025. We'll be back at the end of March after returning from some globe trotting of our own. See ya then!

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Warner and Suno legitimise AI music with new deal, Spotify Wrapped is here and H100 voting opens | Music News

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1000

In our final Music News episode of the year, we tackle the deal making waves across the international music industry - Warner Music Group and AI song generator Suno look set to legitimise the use if AI in music. We explore this deal from both ends of the glass and try our best to understand what this will mean for music and AI going forward.

It's also Spotify Wrapped and Hottest 100 season. We unpack how we stacked up both as listeners and podcasters in Spotify's end of year data dump while looking ahead to Triple J's looming countdown.

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Angus Hamill - Schnitzel Night

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +1000

Triple J presenter Angus Hamill joins us on the pod! We talk about the impact Ango has on the Central Coast music scene, the respect and love he receives from artists, and how he got into Australian music.

We also take a trip down memory lane from our days at Coast FM, and Ango gives us hit hot takes for the Hottest 100! This episode was recorded in October, so his predictions were based on knowledge from that time.

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ARIA Awards, NSW Music Prize, & Aus Music T-Shirt Day | Music News

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +1000

Slap on your fave piece of Aus music merch, because it's Aus Music T-Shirt Day!

In this episode we talk about the NSW Music Prize, a brand new State Government initiative to support local talent. There's a set criteria, and we think it's better that the State of Origin selection criteria.

We then turn our attention briefly to the ARIA Awards - and say kudos to a bunch of Coasties-done-good on the National stage.

We then shift to the Ausify your playlist campaign, and celebrate Aus Music T-Shirt Day.

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Elaskia - Refined Craft

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +1000

Central Coast solo artist and good friend of Homebrewed, Elaskia joins us for this conversation. Elaskia has just dropped the beautiful, whimsical track 'Either Way I Lose'. It's her first standalone single in a little while and - as we find out - is the first step towards an exciting new project.

We cover the new single, what's been keeping Elaskia busy, her rock solid approach to creating, and a whole bunch more in this laughter-heavy chat.

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Dialectic - Counterweight

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +1000

Central Coast musician Dialectic - aka Patrick Sharples - Joins us for this one. Dialectic is an experimental project with live drumming and original electronic music at its core. You won't find Dialectic songs on any major streaming platforms, only Bandcamp. Patrick has crafted this project from a place of artistic purism, positioning his one-of-a-kind live show as the most appropriate way to consume his work.

In this conversation, we chat about the values that underpin Dialectic, the role making music plays in Patrick's life, and a special show coming up on November 22nd on the Central Coast.

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'Disgusting' strip search appeal & AI copyright protetions | Music News

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:44:00 +1000

After a two week hiatus, we're back to dissect the latest Australian music industry news.

We begin by giving a wrap-up of Gossy Weekender and analyse whether Central Coast crowds are fair weather supporters.

We then move into a landmark decision my the Federal Government to protect copyrighted material from being 'mined' by AI platforms. This has come after months of campaigning by prominent artists such as Jack River and Briggs.

After that, we move onto the 'puzzling' and 'disgusting' decision that the State Government are going to appeal the decision in realtion to strip searches at music festivals. It is the opinion of Homebrewed that such a move goes against expert advice, is hurtful to victims, and indicated that no lessons have been learnt from the harmful methods of policing at festivals.

We end by saying a big fuck you to Tottenham Hotspur as Spurs continue their Spursy way.

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Spotify team up with NSW Gov for Aus first & Gossy Weekender is stacked! | Music News

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000

Your favourite podcast duo whose names are Cameron and Eamonn are back to chew the fat once more.

We begin with a new development in our quest to find a rival podcast, and this one is getting personal!

We then dive into the news that the NSW Government have struck a venues deal with Spotify. Essentially, Sydney venues will be among the first in the world to have their venues featured on Spotify. Whilst the State Government are claiming this as a win for music attendance, we have concerns over Spotify's increased acquisition of all parts of the music industry.

We then shift out attention to Aus Art Day (Thursday October 23), which encourages all who are eligible to donate money to support art in Australia.

We finish up by talking about the wonderful Gossy Weekender event being held next weekend (October 31 - November 2).

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WILSN - Time to Flourish

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +1000

We're joined by Melbourne Soul sensation WILSN for this conversation as she prepares for the release of her second album, Bloom. Recorded with the legendary Daptone Crew in New York, Bloom is an infectious dive into the glamour, theatre and emotion of WILSN's brand of Soul.

We cover the stories and people that made Bloom, Soul music in Australia and how WILSN has used social media to built a truly International audience.

If - like us - you weren't nearly familiar enough with the local soul scene as you should be, let WILSN be your introduction.

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Little Quirks - Behind the Beast

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000

Abbey from Central Coast band Little Quirks joins us in the Homebrewed (Sonora) Studios!

We chat about their new EP 'The Beast', writing about other people's 'situationships', and writing a song with a swear word in it 😮

Abbey also explains what it's like working with a record label who want viral TikTok moments. They even delayed a single release as a result.

Abbey also gets real about attending music festivals as a female, and details some of the misogyny and creepy comments they receive on the daily.

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Positive Government reform and landmark festival strip search judgement | Music News

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:58:52 +1000

Welcome to another Music News episode!

This one explores the revival of the nighttime economy in New South Wales, focusing on government reforms aimed at supporting the arts and cultural sectors. We know it sounds boring on paper - Government policy changes, tax reforms, and Councils - but the initiatives are designed to foster local events and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.

We then turn out attention to the NSW Police and a landmark court case in relation to strip searches at music festivals, and the implications of a class action lawsuit against the New South Wales police.

We finish with a brief discussion on the AFL and NRL grand final performances, and still beg the question...why wasn't an Aussie headlining?

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Art Vs Science - A Certain Type of Silly

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Dan Mac from Art Vs Science joins us on this one for an honest conversation at a pivotal time for the band. Art Vs Science have just dropped their first single in a couple of years, 'Powder', This track is every bit as epic and fun as we've come to expect from the three piece. It also serves as the first release in a new chapter for Art Vs Science, as Dan reveals that a fresh approach to creating together pulled their project of 17 years back from the brink.

We also dive into Dan's incredibly solid ideas to boost Australian music as a whole and claw back some bargaining power from streaming platforms that are increasingly taking the piss.

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Massive Attack continue Spotify exodus and grand idea for new Australian streaming service with Dan Mac | Music News

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +1000

For what we believe is just the second time ever, we're joined by a guest for the Music News! Please rejoice as we're joined by Dan Mac from Art vs Science.

Dan's got a great idea to help boost streaming numbers and revenue from streams in Australia. Firstly, it involves Government lobbying with streaming services. Another alternative involved turning triple j into a dedicated radio AND music streaming service, complete with staff-curated playlists to help you discover new Aussie music.

We also talk about Massive Attack joining an increasing number of artists leaving Spotify in response to Daniel Ek's war investments.

We also talk about the “No Music for Genocide” campaign.

There's a whole bunch more in there, too, but that's all the juicy stuff.

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Greg Carey - Light Up, For Audrey

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Chair of Central Coast Music and Arts (CCMA), Greg Carey joins us on this one in the lead up to the Light Up music and community event. Light Up is a response to the tragic murder of 19 year old Audrey Griffin, who was denied the basic right to get home safely after a night out in Gosford on the NSW Central Coast.

Greg runs us through the motivation for putting on Light Up, the impact he hopes it will leave, and the change that has been demanded by the Central Coast community following the loss of Audrey Griffin.

We also touch briefly on the stellar work Greg and the whole team at CCMA have been doing to build a thriving music and arts scene on the Central Coast.

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New ARIA charts flop & nighttime economy boost for NSW | Music News

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +1000

In typical Homebrewed fashion, this pod is a little bit hampered by technology. Curse our enemies at the NBN (decide which one!)

In this episode we break down the latest report into the Nighttime Economy in NSW. The report finds that better transport and safety in required to get more people attending events. It also finds that reducing Government red tape is crucial for allowing venues to apply for DA's to transform their hospitality business into one suitable for live. music.

We also get sad over the fact that Vance Joy is no longer in the renewed ARIA charts, and then get even sadder when we realise that ZERO Australian artists made the top 50 singles charts.

We also look at the NRL and AFL's decisions over their grand final entertainment.

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Jye Sharp - Comfort Zones

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Central Coast singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jye Sharp joins us in this one for a fantastic and expansive conversation. Jye has spent 2025 pouring energy into both his self titled solo project and as part of three piece funk rock band, Lemon Joe.

In this chat, we cover the goings on in both of Jye's projects, the people and experiences that have shaped him, and a whole lot more. Jye also goes deep on his own struggles with mental health and his desire to help others facing the same challenges.

This chat is covers some serious ground and carries some super important messages and insights. Listen with care.

If you're struggling with mental health, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Playlunch - World Dominating Keith's

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +1000

If you aren't familiar with these guys yet, you're jumping on the bandwagon at just the right time!

Playlunch are a seven piece band from Melbourne who describe their music as 'bogan funk'.

We're joined by Liam Bell, Austin Richards, Michael D'Emilio from the band to chat about their sophomore album 'Sex Ed', which has plenty of references to Australian culture.

We chat about the rules of schoolyard handball, explain the term 'monkey grab', and get into the weeds of how a band with seven members can effectively create very good music which is funny at its core.

We also play a round of Aussie nostalgia 'this or that'.

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Festival grants cause a stir, artists ditch Spotify & ARIA cops some questions | Music News

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +1000

As promised, we've got a fortnightly dose of music news ready for your dutiful consumption.

In this episode, we kick off with a brief update on the endlessly entertaining lawsuit unfolding between Drake and Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'. Next, we get into the weeds as the NSW Government's festival funding is accused of backing the wrong horses. Spotify is also back on our radar (it never leaves) as artists like Aussie legends King Gizz stage yet another exodus over CEO Daniel Ek's investment in AI weapons. While we're on the topic, examine ARIA's cozying up to the streaming giant and the implications of that partnership for artists.

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The Rions - Parents, Pals & Power Chords

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +1000

Noah and Harley from Northern Beaches band The Rions join us!

We chat about their upcoming debut album ''Everything Every Single Day', which is set for release on October 3rd.

We talk about how the band formed in high school, and both Noah and Harley reflect on how lucky they are to still be playing with the same mates. They also tell the story of their most terrifying gig.

Noah discusses his musical parents and upbringing, while Harley shares that the band weren't big on attending gigs, and the surprising benefits that come with it.

We start the episode though with a fun game of 'which one of us is Cameron.' Enjoy!

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Aussie artists dogged for Snoop, Gov suggests handing over creative works to AI and Rolling Sets lineup announced | Music News

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +1000

After a couple of weeks navigating new, busy schedules, milestone events and rescheduled interviews, we're back with a big dose of the Music News.

In this episode, we attempt to explain our less-than-consistent release schedule over the last fortnight before checking in on a brand new all Australian digital radio station coming out of... Commercial radio?!

Next, we unpack the predictable but disappointing news that the AFL have once again ignored homegrown talent for their Grand Final entertainment, with Snoop Dogg booked to perform at the penultimate fixture this year. All eyes on the NRL now.

AI is also back in the news, but this time our own federal government is suggesting we relax copyright laws so big tech can scrape our creative industries. This all coming before Australia enacts a single piece of AI regulation. Expect an earful on this one.

Finally, we discuss the epic Rolling Sets lineup for 2025. Save the 6th of December in your calendar for the Central Coast's biggest live music event; and understand that Tweed Heads is now our regional enemy. Cheers.

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RE-UPLOAD: The Moving Stills - Community

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +1000

Originally uploaded in December 2024. Stream their new Half Moon Bay EP wherever you get your music.

Tom and Mike from The Moving Stills join us for this chat just 24 hours after releasing their first new music in a year. We cover their new single Telephone, the wonderful community that's formed around their band, what they've got in the pipeline and - predictably - anything and everything in between.

This conversation will have you laughing, pondering and celebrating one of the Central Coast's most successful acts in recent years. Dive in.

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Hottest 100 reactions, Coastal Twist setback, and Full Bloom launch event | Music News

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +1000

Our first ever 'live' edition of the Music News! In this episode we react to triple j's Hottest 100 of Australian Songs (including some hot takes), before discussing the disappointing news that the Coastal Twist Festival set to be held in Umina Beach has suffered a major setback, seemingly out of nowhere, and seemingly because of the NRL Grand Final. Make it make sense.

We finish the episode with some recordings we took at the Full Bloom launch event at Laycock Street Theatre on Tuesday night. We chat with CCMA Chair Greg Carey, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch MP, Owner of the Grove Studios Scott Horscroft, Spacey Jane bass player Peppa Lane, and triple j presenter and Coast FM alumni Angus Hamill.

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Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird - Open Ears

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +1000

We've been sharing and talking about their music since 2018, so it's safe to say we're thrilled to be chatting to Lachy Rose from Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird for this episode.

Lachy jumped on soon after the release of CTBNF's brilliant fourth studio album Rosewater Crocodile, and this conversation covers the journey both to and of that album in some depth. We also explore the maturing of CTBNF as a band and Lachy unpacks the carefully considered frameworks that underpin his approach to making art. This is an unsurprisingly insightful conversation with one of Australia's best alt rock offerings - don't miss it.

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Comar - Beats, Blokes, & Balls

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +1000

Central Coast hip-hop/rap artist Comar joins us for a second time on the pod following the release of his new album 'Central Coasts Finest!'

Comar chats about the album and how he managed to fit in rhymes for many Central Coast locations and venues, such as Mumbo Jumbos. He also reflects on his previous relationships and incel culture, which he calls out in his track 'embarrasing!'

We dive deep into the weeds of how men who fall into this culture think, and how music and tv might be the best way through to them.

As usual, there's a fair bit of football chat, but there's even more with fellow Mariners tragic Comar joining us on the pod.

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The Velvet Sundown open an AI generated can of worms & Hottest 100 of Australian songs | Music News

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:55:52 +1000

The Hottest 100 of Australian songs is upon us. In this episode, we dive into our picks for Triple J's midyear countdown and ponder whether this is a response to the dismal showing by Australian artists in the 2024 countdown.

Afte that we dive into the big one - The Velvet Sundown saga. The AI generated band have been grabbing headlines across the world over the last couple of weeks. The saga has sparked an important debate over both AI in music and also how streaming companies are responding to the changing face of music. This story has uncovered some ugly truths to platforms like Spotify and we dive into it all.

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Chelsea Berman - Geographically Challenged

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +1000

For a record-breaking seventh time, Central Coast pop/country artist Chelsea Berman sits down and has a chat with us. We also had a live audience member, TJ, who was brilliant. This chat is chaotic, heartbreaking, funny, tangential, and in our humble opinion, well worth a listen!

Chelsea joined us ahead of her latest EP release, 'Like Me Better'. We walk about being more vulnerable in her songwriting, with tracks from this new EP talking about her sexuality and traumatic experiences in relationships.

We also discuss her upcoming appearance at a rock/country festival in Switzerland, and Chelsea reveals a secret past involving a TV show on the ABC during her HSC!

Plenty of laughs, a few tears, and one great podcast!

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FINALLY! ARIA change the way their charts work and Music Australia support Aussie exports and the climate | Music News

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:13:03 +1000

It's another jam-packed music news, and another one full of positive stories!

We start by talking about ARIA's announcement that they are changing the way the top 50 and 20 charts are calculated, an active response to try and make the charts more dynamic. This means songs that have residencies in that charts like Riptide by Vance Joy will make way for newer releases, with the top 50 charts now having a two-year cut-off.

We then turn our attention to Music Australia and their nearly $1m in funding to help export Australian music, and we touch on how the same Government body are trying to tackle climate change through the arts.

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Milly McPherson - Healthy Logic

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Milly Mcpherson joins us for this one, and in doing so creates a streak of Sydney artists with alliterated names gracing our podcast.

Milly and her band dropped their debut album Avoca just over a month ago, grabbing a bunch of attention and support in the process. We dive into that release in this episode along with the formation of Milly's project, the creative lessons she's learned and is still learning, and the healthy spaces she's determined to foster for creativity.

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Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Despite her global influence, we really didn't think we'd ever have an episode of the Music News that looks so closely at Taylor Swift. Alas, here we are.

News broke on Friday that Swift had purchased the rights to her first six albums following years of dispute, re-recording and discussion around the rights artists ought to have over their own work. Meanwhile, Aussie icon Pete Murray has followed Taylor Swift's lead and begun re-recording the early hits that he doesn't own.

In this episode, we go deep on these two stories and the questions, answers and implications that they leave us with. Also, if you found yourself negatively impacted by our recent instagram post, we address that one too...

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chloe: the brand - Chihuahua Justice Party

Sun, 25 May 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Melbourne artist chloe: the brand joined Homebrewed for a thoroughly enjoyable chat about all things that is life and art.

Chloe talks about their new single SPILL, and the relationship that inspired it.

Eamonn raises his concerns around people who eat with their mouth open, and Cam surprises everyone when he says he has never met anyone before Chloe who owned a Chihuahua.

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City of Sydney shuts the gate on festivals in parks, climate change impacting live music events & Apple Music gets an edge in the streaming wars | Music News

Wed, 21 May 2025 19:00:00 +1000

We cover a bit of ground in this episode of the Music News, starting firstly with the contentious decision of the City of Sydney Council to close off its parkland to festival and event organisers, blaming constant damage from events as the main reason.

Meanwhile - in news that will surprise no one - new research from RMIT says that climate change is impacting the behaviour of punters looking to see live music.

We wrap things up with a look at Apple Music's latest tool to woo you from its competitors.

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Holy Holy - Accounting Hiatus

Sun, 18 May 2025 19:00:00 +1000

For the third, and potentially final time on the podcast, we chat to Holy Holy's Oscar Dawson.

It's a cracking chat that predicts the future, gets us all rich, and offers terrific industry insight. So, a typical Homebrewed podcast, then!

Oscar talks about the band's Grand Hiatus tour and album, how the industry has changed over the last 10 years, if he thinks about his own legacy, and, what's next.

You can catch Holy Holy Live at Drifter's Wharf in Gosford on Friday, the 23rd of May 2025. This might be the last chance you get.

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Ally George - Juxtaposed

Sun, 11 May 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Central Coast singer, songwriter and band frontwoman Ally George joins us for a chat on this one. Ally George has been plying her trade as part of various projects for years, though this iteration of her artistry stands as the most confident and successful yet.

Ally has built steady momentum with each release. Her latest drop - CRYING IN THE CLUB - is no exception. We caught up with Ally not long after release day, so expect to hear chat about that single, her career to date, packaging your vulnerabilities into bright hits + a bunch more.

Ally is officially launching CRYING IN THE CLUB with a sow at the Chippendale Hotel on May 16 - grab your tickets here.

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NSW Government whiplash: A win for Michael's Rule but sniffer dogs at festivals | Music News

Wed, 07 May 2025 20:15:00 +1000

Well hello, friend! The Federal Election grabbed most of the headlines last week, but there was plenty of news coming from our own State Government!

We unpack new policy from the State Government around Michael's Rule, a second pill testing trial at Midnight Mafia, but turn out attention to the use of sniffer dogs at the same festival. Puzzling, right?

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What the major parties are promising for music & arts this election | Music News Election Special

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:07:00 +1000

It's a bonus episode!

With the Australian Federal election pending this Saturday, we thought we'd break down what the major parties are offering when it comes to music and arts.

In summary: Greens have good policy promises; Labor are promising to continue some of their current policies and have a good track record; and the Coalition are coming into this election without a recognised music and arts policy.

We aren't trying to tell you how to vote, but we want to inform you on stuff that likely matters to you if you're listening to this podcast.

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Dan Gooden - We Are Coral

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +1000

We return from a short break over the public holiday period to bring you a fascinating conversation we had with founder of We Are Coral, Dan Gooden.

We Are Coral is an organisation and social enterprise looking to transform both the way that we support artists and also how communities form and interact around music. What Dan has built stems from ideas that are radical and commonsense at the same time; and We Are Coral carries the potential to bring about some serious change in the music industry.

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ARIA push for change in commercial radio and Aus music prepares its election pitch | Music News

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +1000

It took us 90 minutes of battling technology, but we managed to record a Music News episode for you. Just please go easy on us if we sound weary in this one.

After listening to us bang on about how little a lot of our commercial radio networks do for Australian music, ARIA and the PPCA have come through with a campaign urging updates to the Commercial Radio Code.

Meanwhile, the same bods + a bunch of other Aus music heavy hitters have readied their pitch ahead of the upcoming federal election via Open Mic.

We unpack, analyse and question the lot of it so you don't have to. Just listen to us and do as we say. Cheers.

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Stella Hannagan - Pull The Trigger

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Stella Hannagan is a Central Coast musician now based in Melbourne.

Stella tells us about her move, and talks about the concept of home (and future EP plans).

We also discuss social media trends and why going on a holiday is amazing for growth.

Stelle also shares with us why she didn't feel ready to release new music until recently, despite being a musician for over five years.

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Teenage Dads - Poodunnit?!

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +1000

In this predictably hilarious and comprehensive chat, we're delighted to have Jordy from Teenage Dads join us on the pod.

It's been 7 months since Teenage Dads dropped their acclaimed second album, MAJORDOMO; and we're chatting to Jordy right as the band step between European and American touring.

We cover MAJORDOMO, tales of touring, pocketing your own poo and everything in between in this one, so add it to your schedule and try not to eat while listening.

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Universal clap back at Drake, Long Jetty Festival update, & positive NSW Government news | Music News

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:50:00 +1000

Universal Music Group have hit back at Drake in a Motion to Dismiss, and the statements are equal parts petty and devastating. In short, UMG claim Drake started a rap battle, lost, and then decided to sue for defamation as a result.

We break down the ongoing case and why we would want to see it heard in court.

We also provide an update on Long Jetty Festival, which will not go ahead as originally planned for this coming weekend.

There's also some positive news out of the NSW State Government, with them promising funding for culturally significant events such as Bluesfest, the Deni Ute Muster, NRL Grand Final and more.

Old Mervs - On The Rocks

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +1000

After spending the last few years carving a place of their own in the national scene, WA two piece Old Mervs have just dropped their debut, self titled album.

Dave from the band joins us in this one to discuss the album and a stack more. We cover the history of Old Mervs, the dynamic Dave shares with bandmate Henry, the evolution of their sound and the national tour on the horizon.

Catch Old Mervs' new album wherever you get your music and grab yourself some tickets to their tour before its too late.

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The Pretty Littles - Margaret Scratcher

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:06:00 +1000

In an interview that's both parts deep and silly, we're joined by the frontman of The Pretty Littles, Jack Parsons.

Jack shares his experiences with regional touring, and highlights the differences between a small band touring regional towns with big Australian acts like Ben Lee or Jet.

Eamonn expresses his love for 'Australian Dream', an eight-minute track which holds a mirror up to our country, and admires the courage to write a song knowing it won't be a 'chart-topping' track, but one that is incredibly important.

Cam meanwhile is more focussed on the potential world-record for the earlier curse word in their new album 'Force'.

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UK's controversial AI music push & more festival cancellations | Music News

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:05:00 +1000

Cam and Eamonn are back to discuss various topics related to music news, including a clever annual leave hack for maximising time off, the influence of TikTok on music trends, and updates on the Long Jetty Festival and Esoteric Festival cancellations. We explore the implications of these events on the music industry and the challenges faced by festival organisers regarding permits and regulations.

We also explore the implications of a proposed UK government bill that would allow AI developers to use copyrighted materials without permission, raising concerns about the impact on artists and the music industry. The discussion highlights the need for better regulatory frameworks to protect artists and ensure the sustainability of the music industry in the face of rapid technological advancements.

All in all, it's all a bit shit!

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The Ritzy Kids - Pragmatism

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +1000

Central Coast pop punk band The Ritzy Kids joined us at Sonora Studios for this episode.

Hot off an East Coast tour, a new single release and an album announcement, Sean and Scotty from the band sat down with us to unpack their story so far. We cover their decades-long friendship, how they've managed to at least break even as a band plus a bunch more.

Catch their brand new single 'Lately' everywhere right now and mark April 18 in your calendar for the release of their debut album 'High Side of Town'.

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Bootleg Rascal - Bucket of Cutlery

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +1000

This one goes off the rails a bit, but it's good fun! And we'd expect nothing less from Bootleg Rascal, who joined us for a chat.

We start by discussing the cons of playing a New Years gig, and how the best of intentions can go out the window. The duo also tell us of a bad experience in the UK, before we talk about the creative process behind their music, and their evolving sound as they prepare for an upcoming album. They emphasise the importance of fun and spontaneity in their music-making, reflecting on how their artistic philosophy has shaped their work and live performances.

We also discuss how Central Coast pubs and crowds differ to those around the country, how Carlos' technical wizardry starts and ends with HDMI cables, and the originality of our questions comes under the spotlight when we ask them about their band name.

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Going viral on TikTok is the only way to succeed in music in 2025 + more festival chat | Music News

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +1000

Is having your music succeed on Tik Tok the only way to gain traction as an artist? New data says that - for the most part - it is.

Tik Tok has just released its annual Music Impact Report, which is carried out in conjunction with music market researchers Luminate. The standout figures from their report tell us that nearly all the music that reached Billboard's global 200 last year also went viral on Tik Tok.

So, what does this mean for artists and music in 2025? We do our best to answer that question and pose a few more of our own in this episode.

We also give a few updates on festivals in Australia, with some concerning silence coming out of one Central Coast based event.

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Phoebe Joy - B.Y.O Couch

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Central Coast musician Phoebe Joy joins us and shares her journey as a musician, discussing her early musical influences, the challenges of vulnerability in songwriting, and her involvement with MMAD

The dialogue explores the balance between authenticity and humour in her music, the changing landscape of teenage challenges, and the importance of positive influences in today's digital age.

The discussion transitions into the importance of creating unique live performance experiences, especially in light of the upcoming EP launch later this week.

Cam also sings on the pod for the first time, but there's a catch...

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Drawing Arrows - In Bed By 10

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:21:00 +1000

In this episode, Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow (whose names have great synergy, it turns out), sit down with Dave and Sidney to discuss the genesis of their band, Drawing Arrows.

The conversation delves into the philosophy behind their music, emphasising the importance of purpose and emotional connection in their work, while also reflecting on how music resonates differently across generations.

Dave and Sid delve into the intricate relationship between storytelling and music creation. They discuss how every song is crafted with a specific narrative, allowing listeners to interpret the emotions conveyed.

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Spotify’s plan to take over music & pill testing success in Victoria | Music News

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +1000

In this episode, we discuss the recent multi-year agreement between Warner Music and Spotify, exploring its implications for artists, the music ecosystem, and the future of streaming.

We delve into the potential impact of subscription tiers, the monopolisation of the music industry, and the balance between consumer benefits and artist compensation.

We then shift to the topic of pill testing at music festivals in Victoria, highlighting its importance for harm reduction and public health. We think the trial is a success, but there are some who think the trial was 'botched.'

We also reflect on cultural events like Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance, and Ed Sheeran's relatable busking incident.

Chapters

00:00 A Rainy Day Story

03:04 Warner Music and Spotify's New Deal

06:01 The Future of Streaming and Artist Royalties1

2:27 The Impact of Subscription Tiers on Artists

19:41 Monopolization and the Artist's Dilemma

26:34 The Consumer vs. Artist Perspective

32:15 Legislation and the Future of Music Streaming

35:45 The Ethics of Streaming Services

41:00 Pill Testing Success in Victoria

57:27 Cultural Reflections: Super Bowl and Ed Sheeran's Busking Incident

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Becca Hatch - Council Buildings

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +1000

We're stoked to have Western Sydney RnB artist and dance floor filler Becca Hatch join us for this episode.

Becca is gearing up to play at Love Lanes Festival on the Central Coast and will also be playing a part in the APRA AMCOS Regional Sessions Initiative, bringing songwriting workshops to regional areas around Australia.

You can expect to hear a bunch about those events in this episode, along with a fun dive into the world of Becca Hatch. We chat Becca's career to date, her transition into a dance music, what's on the horizon and a whole lot more.

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Double disappointment - Hottest 100 serves up mostly foreign cuisine and Splendour canned again | Music News

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:13:22 +1000

They're meant to be two of the biggest weekend on the Australian music calendar - Triple J's Hottest 100 and Splendour in the Grass Festival. Yet both have served up disappointment for very different reasons.

The Hottest 100 went off without a hitch over the weekend, though many couldn't help but notice some absentees from the annual countdown - Australian artists. This year's national poll served up the lowest Aussie artists and the equal lowest local songs ever. So, what went wrong for homegrown artists? We unpack the not-so-simple answer.

Meanwhile, just days before the Hottest 100, organisers of Splendour in the Grass Festival announced that arguably Australia's biggest music festival would not be going ahead for the second year running. Is the end of Splendour? We think yes - at least as we know it.

Check out the excellent post from Joe Hardy that we reference in this conversation here.

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Luke Bevans - Vinyl Revival

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:12:00 +1000

In this episode, we're joined by Luke Bevans, the founder of Impressed Recordings.

In this chat, we explore different types of music consumption, and the role the resurgence of vinyl records has played. Luke emphasises the importance of deep connections to music and the physical experience of listening to vinyl, contrasting it with the intangible nature of streaming services.

We also touch on the challenges artists face in the streaming landscape, the significance of supporting local music, and the value of honesty in business practices.

Cam also quizzed Luke on his 11+ years spent at Apple Music, as he has some beef with decisions made.

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Montaigne - My Way

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +1000

We're joined by the Grammy-nominated Montaigne for our first artist interview of 2025. Montaigne is gearing up to release their fourth album (and first self-produced record) in the first half of this year, so expect to hear plenty about that.

We also cover Montaigne's joy in going fully independent, their somewhat unconventional approach to both making and marketing music, and how the trauma born from colonial violence impacts them and their art today.

This chat travels far and wide in the fascinating universe of Montaigne. Don't miss it.

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The most NSW story ever: Pill testing trial approved & AD/CD's childhood home demolished | Music News

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:45:00 +1000

We're back for 2025! In this episode, Cam and Eamonn delve into the critical topic of pill testing in New South Wales. We explore the historical resistance to pill testing, the evidence supporting its implementation, and the potential impact on drug safety and harm reduction. The discussion also touches on legal and moral implications surrounding the topic. We also discuss the recent demolition of AC/DC's childhood home, highlighting the cultural significance of such sites and the lack of action taken by Government and Council's to preserve such sites. We also announce the launch of a Patreon! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:33 Christmas Break Rleflections 06:06 The Significance of Pill Testing 09:47 Pill Testing Trial Approved for NSW 12:09 The Impact of Pill Testing on Drug Safety 20:02 Legal and Moral Implications of Pill Testing 21:50 Emperor's New Groove v 2 Fast 2 Furious 26:51 The Impact of Drug Testing on Safety 29:28 Alcohol vs. Drugs: A Hypothetical Discussion 32:30 The Demolition of ACDC's Childhood Home 51:06 We're Launching a Patreon!

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Spotify Wrapped has arrived - we talk the results, the conspiracies and sign off for 2024 | Music News

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +1000

Spotify Wrapped has arrived for 2024. For some, it's more exciting than Christmas, whilst others are alleging a conspiracy of sorts influenced the results.

In this edition of the Music News - and our last episode of the year - we unpack the results of Spotify's annual mass data release, investigate the kinda credible conspiracy accusations coming out of the woodwork, and reflect on the year that was in the Homebrewed studio.

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Meadowhip - Calamity Queen

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 16:52:00 +1000

In this episode, we're joined by Woolongong artist Meadowhip!

In it, she discusses the integration of her flute playing into her music career (and how it aided her recover from a near-death experience), the pressures of live performance, and the duality of her artistic identity as the 'Calamity Queen.'

She shares insights on her new EP, 'Inside Out,' which features both original and reimagined acoustic versions of her songs, exploring the deeper meanings behind her lyrics and the creative process involved in her music production.

In this engaging conversation, Meadowhip discusses her unconventional approach to releasing music, the challenges of navigating health issues, and how these experiences have shifted her perspective on life and creativity. She shares insights into her upcoming projects, including a potential new EP and more poetry.

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Music therapy cut from NDIS funding & the almighty hip hop beef that's headed for the courtroom | Music News

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +1000

In this slightly more coherent edition of the Music News, we introduce you to the mundane stories of our lives before diving into some more serious stuff.

Funding for music therapy sessions for NDIS participants is set to be slashed under proposed changes from the federal government. We run the rule over that decision and question how the government failed to find an adequate "evidentiary standard" when it comes to music therapy's benefits.

And we can't just sit back and watch one of the biggest recent stories in global music unfold without chiming in. So please, indulge us: Kendrick V Drake looks to be making its way into the courtroom after the latter filed two separate lawsuits in response to Kendrick Lamar's viral diss track 'Not Like Us'. This one could really shake up how we understand the global music industry. Or it's all BS. Either way, we're entertained.

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The Moving Stills - Community

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +1000

This conversation will have you laughing, pondering and celebrating one of the Central Coast's most successful acts in recent years. Dive in.

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Evie Irie - Laila's Got Ya Back

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:46:00 +1000

Central Coast alumni Evie Irie joined Homebrewed for our first chat in four years.

A lot has happened in that time, including a global pandemic, a move back to Australia from America, a savatical from music, and more.

Evie joined us to celebrate the release of her new single, 'Laila'.

In this chat, Evie offers what we can learn from American music culture, including a higher sense of collaboration and community.

She also gives us the all-time 'it's a killer not a filler' line!

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Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +1000

We return with our first music news since everyone changed their clocks to discuss the absolutely enormous new festival coming for Gosford CBD this November and to ponder the impact of streaming on our relationship with music itself.

Local artist and festival programmer Gerard Masters joins us first up to unpack the Gossy Weekender festival. In huge news for the Central Coast music scene, this brand new event will run from November 1-3 and feature over 80 acts playing live across the Gosford CBD. Props to Gerard for being ur first ever music news guest, too!

Next up, we delve into some recent comments from Rick Ruben about streaming and try to make sense of the impact our streaming habits are having on our relationship with songs, artists and music itself. Much to consider.

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Brandon Duff - Abuse & Appreciation

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:24:00 +1000

Well wouldn't ya know it, Central Coast artist Brandon Duff is back for a fourth time!

Brandon chats to us about his brand new EP 'Overrated', as well as DJing and wedding gigs. He even tells us about a patron who got upset with him for playing music by Michael Jackson.

Brandon also tells us about his recent venture into stand up comedy, and details how it's both harder and easier than being a musician.

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Andy Martin - Catch Ya Last Week

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +1000

Andy Martin is a Brisbane/Meanjin based solo artist and school teacher who's spent the last few years building both a solid fanbase and a fantastic catalogue of indie rock. So far, Andy has shared the stage with acts like The Rubens, The Vanns, Ben Lee and The Central Coast’s own The Moving Stills.

In this episode of Homebrewed, Andy Martin dials in from the sunshine state to chat about his latest release, Exactly Where I'm Supposed to be, juggling teaching and touring, the perils and pitfalls of streaming models + a bunch more.

Andy is kind enough to pull back the curtain on operating and trying to make a living as an artist in this one, so keep an ear out for that insight.

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Lost Paradise and Long Jetty Festival futures unclear | Music News

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:37:00 +1000

In this episode of the Music News, we discuss the current state of Australian music festivals, focusing on the challenges faced by Lost Paradise and Long Jetty Festival.

We explore the impact of the Lyte ticketing platform's crisis on these events, including a pending lawsuit in America which claims Lyte transitioned into a scalping platform.

We also discuss the regulatory hurdles that led to the postponement of Long Jetty Festival, including a lack of policing due to the long weekend and NRL Grand Final.

The conversation highlights the complexities of event planning in the Australian music scene and the need for better collaboration between festival organisers, councils, and police.

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Sugar Soap - Life Uptown

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Sugar Soap have been a favourite of ours since their 2020 inception, and we're stoked to have brothers Luke and Jordy Mahler back through for a catch up.

Both brothers come to us fresh off the back of their first overseas travel and a brand new single, Living Uptown. In this one, we cover Luke and Jordy's respective travels and the influences drawn from fresh experiences. We also dive into their transition from a three piece back to a two piece, the first taste of that change in Living Uptown and what's on the horizon for the Central Coast band.

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Chelsea Berman - Beef and Assholes

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:30:00 +1000

This episode is record-breaking. Not because it's the best, or the longest, but because we're joined by Chelsea Berman for a record-breaking sixth time!

In this one, Chelsea chats about starting her own podcast and the challenges faced by musicians in the industry.

Chelsea also shares her thoughts on country music, a genre she loves, becoming commercialised and popular.

We also go off the rails and talk about artist beefs with Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift, and good friend of the show Sammi Constantine gets more mentions than any of the above!

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Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:27:00 +1000

An artist well and truly adored across the country, Cam and Eamonn were thrilled to be joined by Merci, Mercy!

She joined us to chat all things Angel, her new music and tour, and what we can expect moving into next year.

She also reveals what she would do if she had a time machine! We also find out yet again that our producers (us) are rubbish and need to be fired.

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Comar - On the map

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:46:37 +1000

In this episode, we welcome Comar - a Central Coast hip hop artist making waves in the scene both through his solo work and as part of the Flight Academy collective.

We couldn't have snagged Comar at a better time. Flight Academy have gained some serious attention following the release of their debut mixtape back in June, and Comar has just started work on an upcoming solo project that will centre on his journey to now and heavily feature the stories and sounds of his area.

Let this chat serve as yet another reminder of the breadth and potential of the Central Coast music scene. The future is looking bright.

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Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:25:00 +1000

International musicians seem to have no problem selling out stadiums and arenas, while Australian musicians, festivals, and venues are hurting.

One proposal to help this is a levy on international tours. In this episode of the Music News, we debate the pros and cons of the proposed levy, and how it might work.

We also discuss how we might be able to better export our Aussie musicians overseas.

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Ruby Miles - A Shot of Cordial

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 03:09:02 +1000

Ruby Miles wears a lot of hats. Between programming for Sydney’s edition of South By Southwest (SXSW) and the iconic Laneway Festival and presenting shows on Sydney’s FBi Radio and Triple J, it’s fair to say Ruby has her finger on the pulse of Australian music right now.

In this episode, we cover plans and processes for SXSW 2024, Ruby’s work across the spectrum in Australian music, the state of the scene right now and a whole bunch more.

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Jack Nigro - Private Open Invite

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:38:00 +1000

Jack Nigro is a producer/engineer at Sonora Studios in Tuggerah. Jack speaks to Cam and Eamonn about celebrating 12 months of Sonora Studios, and what his plans are for the future.

Jack asks why the Central Coast can't become the Nashville of Australia, and discusses new workshop opportunities available to help developing or establishes producers.

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New tech to help artists get paid + is it okay to hold a gig on ANZAC day? | Music News

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:57:25 +1000

Stop freaking out! We're back to load you ears up with our opinions on news.

We kick things off with a look at some fresh technology (that may or may not involve AI) aimed at making sure artists get paid every time their song is played on community radio stations.

Next, we dive into some comments coming out of the NSW Chris Minns government, as it looks to tighten up on what can and can't be done on ANZAC day. It looks like gigs and festivals might get the chop, and some have been quick to point out what they're calling another example of double standards when it comes to music and culture in NSW.

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Characters - Follow the Feeling

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:40:25 +1000

Characters is the mesmerising, difficult-to-define project of Benjamin Myer Welch and Alistar Karl-Crooks. Born on the Central Coast, Characters only exists thanks to both men upending their lives to create music together based solely on a gut feeling.

Their output so far vindicates that call. They've released three tracks to the public and have dozens more to share. What we've heard to this point is unique, sophisticated and dripping in creative chemistry.

In this episode of Homebrewed, Eamonn goes deep with Ben and Al, exploring the unlikely forces that put them in a room together, the processes through which they've created their music, and the unbridled enthusiasm and ambition that they're channeling into Characters.

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Gia Darcy - Mountain Moving Wreckers

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:35:00 +1000

Gia Darcy is an independent musician from the Central Coast, now residing in Sydney. The pop sensation joined Cam and Eamonn to dicuss her new single and EP, both titles 'Crash Test'. Gia also talks about writing in LA and Nashville, while giving us a behind the scenes reveal of filming a music video at a working car wreckers. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. Learn more about Gia Darcy here Like Homebrewed on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow Homebrewed on ⁠Instagram⁠ Watch our content on ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out our Spotify Playlists ⁠here⁠ Catch up on everything ⁠Homebrewed⁠ This episode was recorded on Darkingjung Land at Sonora Studios in Tuggerah. Produced by Cameron Smith. Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

The seven core pillars to protect musicians against the threat of AI | Music News

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:48:00 +1000

Sydney Uni has joined a movement for founding set of principles relating to AI and music creation.

Fast stats/info:

25% of music producers are using AI (music business worldwide)

20% of independent artists have used AI music tools (Music Ally)

YouTube Music (formerly Google Music) are adding an AI DJ

Sydney University has joined a 50-strong coalition of supporters for a founding set of principles which outline the responsible use of AI in music creation.

The founding document for these principles came back in March from two of the biggest companies in global music - Audio equipment manufacturer, Roland and label, Universal Music group

The press release when this was launched labelled the collaboration between Roland and Universal “a strategic relationship in support of music artists and creators worldwide”

They describe the campaign as “ a series of clarifying statements relating to the responsible use of AI in music creation, and will advocate their adoption across the music industry and creative community. The principles highlight the opportunity for innovation with AI in music production, composition, and songwriting while underscoring the need for transparency, equity, and community involvement.”

Visit aiformusic.info if you want to see for yourself

The seven core principles, or “clarifying statements,” are:

We believe music is central to humanity.
We believe humanity and music are inseparable.
We believe that technology has long supported human artistic expression, and applied sustainably, AI will amplify human creativity.
We believe that human-created works must be respected and protected.
We believe that transparency is essential to responsible and trustworthy AI.
We believe the perspectives of music artists, songwriters, and other creators must be sought after and respected.
We are proud to help bring music to life.

We also run through the recently announced festival lineups for Big Pineapple, Abilityfest, and NYE on the Hill.

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Sun, 23 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +1000

Central Coast banjo-infused Austalian punk trio Spicy Lemons joined Cam and Eamonn fresh off their new release, 'Matt's Place'. Toby, Luke, and Zac joined us at Sonora Studios for a free-flowing and tangental chat about all things Spicy Lemons, motorsport, sleeping on planes, and of course, music. Toby and Zac surprise Cam by revealing that they're brothers, despite not looking too alike. The brothers also talk about their deep love and admiration for Midnight Oil, while Luke talks of playing the banjo and violin at young ages, and how these instruments blend into their style of music today. The band also throw some shade towards Pearl Jam. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. Learn more about Spicy Lemons here Like Homebrewed on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow Homebrewed on ⁠Instagram⁠ Watch our content on ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out our Spotify Playlists ⁠here⁠ Catch up on everything ⁠Homebrewed⁠ This episode was recorded on Darkingjung Land at Sonora Studios in Tuggerah. Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

Alex Masso - Make Music Day

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:00:06 +1000

Alex Masso is a busy man - he's an ARIA award winning musician with The Vampires, a teacher at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, Manager of the Australian Music Association (AMA), and in 2024 he's managing the AMA's Make Music Day campaign.

Make Music Day is the international day of making music, held on the 21st of June each year. No matter who you are, where you're from or what you play, you're invited to participate.

Alex joined Cam and Eamonn for a chat about Make Music Day for 2024 and predictably, a broader chat about a bunch of other things, namely the resilience of the broader industry.

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The NSW Government did something?! Looking at Sound NSW’s first report into live music | Music News

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:05:00 +1000

Sound NSW releases inaugural ‘State of the Scene’ report, which purports to be a “first-of-its-kind piece of social and economic research to better understand the current state of the NSW live music industry and to provide guidance on how to support the industry to thrive in years to come.

Key findings:

90.7% of the NSW public who attend live music agree that live music contributes to the vibrancy of cities and communities.

90.9% of respondents who work in the live music industry agree that live music can be a powerful form of cultural expression, particularly for marginalised groups.

$372.7m of ticket revenue generated

Best places to go out:

Metropolitan – Sydney CBD

Regional – Newcastle

The high-cost operating environment is creating barriers to growth for the live music industry.

The high cost of living has made it difficult for people to attend live music events in recent years, and people are being more selective with their ticket purchases or choosing to stay in.

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Joel Leggett - This is Growing Up

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:44:22 +1000

Joel Leggett - the Central Coast singer, songwriter, band have-er extraordinaire - has had a great 2024 so far. He's dropped some great new music, toured the East Coast AND he's about to jump on a show with Pete Murray.

In this episode of Homebrewed, Joel sits down with us for a long overdue chat about his journey to now, what makes him tick as an artist, and he even shares some (so far) exclusive details about his new album, due out next month.

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Lucille Two - Unintentionally Intentional

Wed, 22 May 2024 08:13:53 +1000

Central Coast Psych/Dream Pop duo Lucille Two join us at Sonora Studios hot off the release of their debut, self titled album. Catch that release wherever you stream music, or via their youtube channel.

Trudy and Jarrin share the origins of the Lucille Two project, how they had to hurriedly write six songs to get their debut album ready to release, how they cant sell stuff to Mexico and a bunch more.

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Zailya - A Taylor Swift Tribute Podcast

Sun, 12 May 2024 19:00:00 +1000

Zailya is an emerging singer/songwriter from the NSW Central Coast. She has a new single out now called Forgotten, available on all streaming services.

Zailya joined Cam and Eamonn to discuss her unique upbringing - she was born in Switzerland to a Swiss mum and a Congolese father. Learning English at just eight years old, Zailya found comfort in music.

Zailya also shows her brilliant outlook on life and her career, showing a maturity far beyond her 21 years.

Cam and Eamonn also share stories of the first time they could relate to a song, while Zailya shares the impact songwriting can have for a musician.

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How Michael's Rule aims to boost Aus music scene | Music News

Wed, 08 May 2024 19:16:00 +1000

Michael McMartin, the late, great artist manager who guided the career of Hoodoo Gurus for more than 40 years, was a big champion for Australian music. One policy he, and Hoodoo Gurus live engineer and Coastie Marshall Cullen pushed for was that an Australian must support touring bands in Australia.

Now, a music body is pushing for policies to be adopted to help support the Australian music scene in its darkest of days, with the initiative known as 'Michael's Rule'.

Chapters:

00:01 - Highlights

01:30 - Go Karts & Pizza

08:40 - Michael's Rule

15:20 - ARIA Top 20 Breakdown

20:40 - Influence of Supporting Artists

26:44 - Three Pillars of Michael's Rule

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This episode was recorded on Darkingjung Land at Sonora Studios in Tuggerah. Produced by Cameron Smith.

ASHA - A Lazy Interest

Sun, 05 May 2024 20:00:00 +1000

We're back! And we're joined by Central Coast musician ASHA! You may know her from gigging across the Coast, or from The Voice Australia. Asha joined us in our new recording space and discussed her experience on The Voice, and how she balances her solo work and her band, Smrt Casual. Asha also gets tears talking about her love for her brother, who is also in Smrt Casual. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. Learn more about ASHA here Learn more about Smrt Casual here Like Homebrewed on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow Homebrewed on ⁠Instagram⁠ Watch our content on ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out our Spotify Playlists ⁠here⁠ Catch up on everything ⁠Homebrewed⁠ Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

Our final ever radio show

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:35:31 +1000

The full recording (minus songs) of our final ever radio show on Coast FM 96.3, broadcast on the 15/04/2024.

Pitch festival cancellation raises a number of questions | Music News

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:22:00 +1000

Eamonn comes to us from Hayman Island this week. But, the week prior, he was down in Victoria at Pitch Festival, which was ultimately cancelled due to a fire danger and extreme temperatures.

The cancellation has raised a number of questions in relation to patron safety, insurance payouts, and who should ultimately make that call.

Eamonn shares his experiences, and Cam gets his thoughts on last week's news topic - Spotify adding music videos.

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Spotify adds music videos: fun or annoying? | Music News

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:39:00 +1000

Spotify is officially adding support for music videos. The audio streaming service describes the feature as a “beta” with only a “limited catalog” available as of today in 11 markets. Supported artists include Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Aluna, and Asake, with Spotify’s global head of consumer experience Sten Garmark saying that Spotify’s full music video catalog will eventually include “thousands” of songs. The music video feature is accessible via the Now Playing screen on supported tracks, where a “Switch to Video” icon will appear above the song title. Tapping it will restart the song, and start playing its music video in the centre of the display. You can rotate an iOS or Android device to play the music video fullscreen, and tap “Switch to Audio” to return to the more traditional Now Playing interface. The feature is currently available in a limited number of markets; the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Kenya. Garmark says these markets were chosen “based on a number of criteria including market size and the availability of local content support.” As well as iOS and Android, Spotify says the music videos feature is also available on desktop and TV devices. You’ll need to have a Premium subscription to watch them. This feels like a natural progression for Spotify, after expanding to video podcasts and audiobooks in recent years. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. Like Homebrewed on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow Homebrewed on ⁠Instagram⁠ Watch our content on ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out our Spotify Playlists ⁠here⁠ Catch up on everything ⁠Homebrewed⁠ Homebrewed is a radio program and podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

Why protecting your ears at gigs is important | Music News

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:33:00 +1000

Have you ever come home from a gig with a ringing in your ears? Or everything's sounded a bit muffled after getting stuck by a speaker stack at the club? Usually, it's a temporary feeling that sorts itself out after a good sleep, but what if it didn't go away? Could you damage your hearing for life?

In a word, yes. Being around loud sounds, music or environments for extended periods of time causes our ears to ring – more clinically known as tinnitus – and it's a symptom that can't be cured.

For some people it comes and goes, usually a high-pitched ringing sensation or a humming that nobody else can hear. But for others, especially those who have repeated exposure to loud environments, it can be a permanent condition.

The hair cells in the inner ear get irritated by continuous exposure to loud noises. The sound waves reach the inner ear without getting absorbed over time, and this results in damage to the hair cells. The symptoms show up just before bedtime, when the person is in a quiet environment. In this case, they may hear noises and beeps in their ears. It takes a while for things to calm down after an incident like this, depending on how long and loud the noise was.

A study by Hearing Australia found that up to 70 per cent of Australians between 18 and 35 have experienced tinnitus in their lives, with 16 per cent of them experiencing it more than once a week.

There's a way to take care of your ears (and one of your five main senses) so you're not giving yourself damage that can possibly stay with you for the rest of your life – earplugs.

"We say at about 85 decibels, which is the scale we use to measure loudness, at 85 decibels you've got roughly eight hours of safe listening before you could potentially be doing hearing damage," said Audiologist Brooke Rose from Audiology Australia.

"Most festivals are going to come in at 105 [decibels]. Really high sound levels, depending on how close to the speakers you are.

"So you should be using earplugs, for sure, when you're in places like that."

It's a bit of a myth that wearing earplugs will completely dull the sound of the band or block the music out entirely. While some cheaper styles will drop the decibel level down around 20db, others will use acoustics to filter the higher frequencies out (which do more damage) and keep the lower ones audible, preserving the quality of the music.

Think of it like turning the volume dial down on your radio or sound system. It doesn't change the quality of the music play, but it does make it more enjoyable to listen to – and doesn't blow out the speakers.

Audiologist Elizabeth Kolberg told Health.com that a good indicator is how hard it is to have a chat with your friend next to you at a gig.

"A good rule of thumb is to wear hearing protection if you have to shout or significantly raise your voice to be heard, or if you can't hear someone about an arm's length away," she said.

If you're struggling to hear someone right next to you, then you should be wearing hearing protection.

Tinnitus is often caused by psychological factors. If you are still hearing a ringing sound days after experiencing an auditory stimulus, like attending a concert or going to a disco, you can help reduce the noise by whistling softly. Experts recommend giving your ears some time off and letting the irritated hair cells in your inner ear recover from overstimulation. This will restore their normal function and eventually eliminate the ringing sensation.

Your hearing works with the ear's sensory centre – the Organ of Corti – which is covered in tiny hair-like sensors called stereocilia that pick up vibrations and help your brain turn them into sound. Being around loud music and sounds can damage and destroy your stereocilia and unlike hair, they don't grow back.

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Hope for live music with new study showing young people are still attending | Music News

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:45:00 +1000

Times are tough, the cost-of-living crisis is real, inflation sucks. On the flip side, young Victorians still love live music.

New research commissioned by Music Victoria, and published last week (Feb 21), finds that four in five young Victorians plan to attend at least one live music event each year.

Of the 500 young Victorians (under-35) surveyed for Perceptions of Live Music report:

82% had bought a ticket for a music concert in the past year

70% purchased a ticket for a music festival

65% forked out for merch.

78% said their first live music experience shapes their overall passion for music.

Simone Schinkel, CEO of Music Victoria,

The main takeaway from the report — that young people love music — should come as a “huge relief,” says

“because when we were not seeing them in the crowd we got very nervous.”

The challenges? The cost-of-living crisis and some COVID hangover are “harder to fix,” Schinkel tells The Music Network.

The data also identifies weak spots.

Live music attendance drops away for under-18s, and a range of obstacles are said to rain on punters’ parades, including:

lack of motivation (22%)

limited public transport options (21%)

value for money (19%).

Among the youngest demographic (16-18 year olds):

13% don’t think about going to see live music – a figure higher than rest of those surveyed (8%).

In that demographic, just 40% are likely to attend a music festival at least once each year. That’s roughly 10 percentage points lower than expected, with 52% historically attending a festival by the time they were 18, according to the report.

“We have an opportunity to motivate young people to actively engage with live music experiences at an early age. It will enhance their passive music awareness across digital platforms like YouTube, Spotify or TikTok,” notes Schinkel, in a statement accompanying the report.

Disposable cash is a big issue, with 73% of respondents “trying to reduce spending to only essentials at the moment.”

Though most of the time, having serious fun is more important than savings in the bank. More than half of the participants (58%) continue to purchase tickets, in spite of the squeeze.

Melbourne and the state of Victoria has hogged the headlines of late, with Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour filling out the MCG on multiple nights and, on Sunday, the Victorian Government announcing a $2 million investment in the high school songwriting program, SongMakers.

Also, the Victorian capital will next month host the first international Global Citizen NOW event, capped with a special performance by Crowded House.

SongMakers was an election commitment “and we look forward to the roll out of the rest of the Victorian Government’s commitments for live music including — but not limited too — festivals funding, delivering 10,000 gigs and ensuring 25% of those happen in regional Victoria,” comments Schinkel on the funding pledge.

However, she continues, “we also call on the Victorian Government to urgently provide access to the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) for our beloved live music venues – many of whom are already on the brink due to market failure (for Public Liability insurance).”

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Dialectic Interview

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +1000

Dialectic is an electronic musician from the Central Coast. He joined Homebrewed to discuss his misunderstood genre, and the elements of electronic live shows which really make the good ones stand out.

Dialectic also discusses the theme of using music as a 'counterweight' to his everyday life.

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Groovin The Moo cancelled - cultural shift, cost of living, or something else entirely? | Music News

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:40:00 +1000

Rumours began to swirl on Monday, by Wednesday it had been confirmed: Groovin The Moo - one of Australia's biggest regional music festivals - would not be going ahead in 2024.

The post-COVID years have not been kind to many Australian music festivals, with Groovin The Moo (GTM) being the latest event to shut up shop, pointing to low ticket sales amidst a worsening cost of living crisis. GTM has been bringing some of the best home grown and international acts to Australian regional centres since 2005, and had only postponed proceedings twice in 2020 and 2021 as the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc across Australia.

Groovin the Moo occupied a unique space in Australia's festival market. The all-ages event served as a first festival experience for many music lovers, whist bringing a large scale live music event to areas that would otherwise have missed out. Over it's 19 years, GTM has visited 12 different regional areas, and while organisers are hopeful of a return in the future, history tells us that 2023 may have been the last edition of the festival ever.

Bewildered fans on GTM's Instagram were quick to point out that tickets only went on sale 8 days before the cancellation - how could they be so sure that their event was gonna bust?

GTM is a festival with a lot of moving parts. The lineup features dozens of acts, both local and international, traversing six states and territories. This means a lot of people need to get paid - think stage riggers, food vendors, bar operators, truck drivers, security, and set up and pack down crews. The list goes on.

Without strong early ticket sales, organisers couldn't be confident that enough cash would be there to honour the many contracts that would have been in place.

The broke elephant in the room is, of course, cost of living. You don't need us to tell you that just about everything has become a lot more expensive. This means that operating costs shoot up for events, and ticket prices do the same for cash-strapped punters. For many, heading to events like GTM is far more of a commitment than it was pre-COVID/cozzie.

How people buy tickets has also changed a lot since COVID. A huge chunk of ticket sales are happening in the weeks and days leading up to an event, meaning organisers cannot accurately predict how many people will be rocking up to shows, or how much cash will be hitting their coffers. This trend has been confirmed by many artists, organisers, managers and promoters that have spoken to homebrewed.au over the last couple of years.

Many have pointed to booming boutique festivals like Meredith, Pitch and even Bluesfest to suggest that punters might be losing faith in the traditional Aussie festival format; instead choosing to spend their hard-earned money on immersive experiences that extend well beyond the acts on stage.

Some punters also believe the traditional indie sound festivals like Groovin have are falling out of favour with the 23 and under crew, with them instead preferring EDM music and festivals. Perhaps GTM and others like it are ageing out of the core festival-going age groups.

Like with so many things, the reason GTM 2024 won't be going ahead is likely a combination of factors. And with clouds still hanging over the future of the iconic Falls festival, we could be witnessing the loss of two mainstays of the Australian festival scene in twelve months, along with the dozen or so smaller events that have tanked post-COVID.

It goes without saying that this is not good news for an Australian music scene. Less events equal less opportunity for emerging and established artists alike, who are already battling for limited stages and exposure.

So where you can, get along to a gig or grab some merch from your favourite artists - they need it now more than ever.

So, what's going on with ticket sales? And what about the model?

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Tijuana Cartel Interview

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +1000

Tijuana Cartel are a genre bending, sound traversing act out of the Gold Coast. The band is led by Paul George and longtime friend Carey O'Sullivan, who have spent the best part of the last twenty years working to fuse their 'world music' influences with electronic and dance sounds. In this chat, Paul chats with Cam and Eamonn about Tijuana Cartel's 2023 album 'Alectura', their huge touring schedule, their history as a band and a whole bunch more. Enjoy!

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Why the TikTok and Universal disputes matter | Music News

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:10:00 +1000

It looks like you won't be hearing songs by Taylor Swift, Drake, Billie Eilish and more of the world's biggest artists on TikTok.

The app has drawn millions of users through the creation and sharing of music content, but one of the world's biggest record labels is pulling its artists from TikTok.

Universal Music Group (UMG) is pulling its catalogue of millions of songs — by everyone from Lady Gaga to Post Malone — after failing to come to terms with the hugely popular social media platform on a new licensing agreement, which expired on January 31.

Locally, Universal Music Australia represents the likes of Tame Impala, Missy Higgins, Baker Boy, Matt Corby, Tkay Maidza, and Peach PRC, who was one of a handful of homegrown acts that topped the ARIA Album Charts in 2023.

ikTok users would no longer have access to recordings controlled by UMG (estimated at 3 million works) or to songs whose rights are represented by its publishing arm (around 4 million songs).

Last June, Tik Tok announced it was connected with 8.5 million Australians, and more than 300,000 domestic businesses.

Universal says that Tik Tok accounts for 1% of its total revenue

UMG released an open letter following the breakdown in negotiations

Claiming they faced "bully" tactics and "intimidation" during negotiations.

They accuse TikTok of offering royalty payments that are "a fraction of the rate that similarly situated major social platforms pay".

TikTok meanwhile, say that "It is sad and disappointing that Universal Music Group has put their own greed above the interests of their artists and songwriters," TikTok wrote in a brief statement addressing UMG's claims and decision to cut ties.

"Despite Universal's false narrative and rhetoric, the fact is they have chosen to walk away from the powerful support of a platform with well over a billion users that serves as a free promotional and discovery vehicle for their talent.""

The platform adds that they have been "able to reach 'artist-first' agreements with every other label and publisher.

"Clearly, Universal's self-serving actions are not in the best interests of artists, songwriters and fans."

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Jan. Interview

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +1000

Straight outta the Central Coast, Jan. have already turned a lot of heads in their couple of years together. It's only now, though, that the band reckon they've found their sound. Their latest single 'A Place to be Alone' is an epic example of this sound, blending their sweet signature melodies with hardcore elements, and some measured screaming. Jake and Neil from Jan. sat down with Cam and Eamonn to discuss their latest release, the road 'til now and everything in between. Sink your ear teeth into this one.

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Ticket scams on the rise as 'Taylor Swift month' begins | Music News

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:57:00 +1000

The The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a warning to Aussies after it revealed that over $135,000 had been lost to Taylor Swift ticket scams ahead of her Eras tour this year. 273 people are reported to have fallen victim to scams.

The ACCC’s warnings have come via its Scamwatch website, which raises awareness about Scams in Australia

Scammers are getting crafty:

The National Anti-Scam Centre said the scammers were using hacked social media accounts to put up posts or send messages to friend lists which include a story about how they can no longer attend the concert and are wanting to sell their tickets at cost price.

These posts are sometimes posted in community groups or among friends and appear to be from a trusted source.

After the ticket is paid for, the contact disappears and the ticket never arrives.

Remember Aus and NSW law states that tickets to an event cannot be resold for more than 10 per cent more than the original purchase price .

Tips from the ACCC:

As a general rule, the ACCC doesn't advise buying resale tickets through social media.

But if you are, it says you should independently contact the friend who is selling the tickets via a different channel to check it is legitimate.

Don't feel pressured by a scammers's false sense of urgency to buy immediately

Try to use platforms like Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal over a bank transfer

Contact your bank ASAP and report to Scamwatch if you do fall victim to a scam

Share your scam experience with friends and family

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Chelsea Berman Interview V + Live Performance

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +1000

Central Coast singer/songwriter Chelsea Berman joined Homebrewed for a record-equaling fifth time, and also treated us to a live acoustic performance of her new single 'If I Had A Daughter'.

Chelsea also talks about finally going to Nashville, plans to return to the States, and more.

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Hottest 100 backlash and the future of triple j | Music News

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:58:00 +1000

We're back for 2024, and we're starting by analysing triple j's Hottest 100 countdown from the weekend.

We look at who did well, who we were bummed missed the countdown, as well as looking at some of the backlash and comments from the day. We'll also cast our eye forward to what the future of triple j might look like based on this year's trends and recent decisions made by the station.

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The Rubens Interview

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:06:00 +1000

Holiday bonus episode! We're still on break, but we couldn't miss the opportunity to chat to the guys behind the Homebrewed soundtrack (Hoops by The Rubens). Cam and Eamonn were joined by Zaac and Scott from the band to chat about new music, getting nervous before a show, and their National Tour (including a stop at Drifters Wharf in Gosford on Thursday the 11th of January!

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Recapping some of the biggest stories in 2023 | Music News

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:39:00 +1000

From AI music to festival cancellations, from strip searching to ticket buying behaviour - we recap some of the biggest news stories we covered in 2023 for our last Music News of the year.

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Elaskia Interview II

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:25:43 +1000

Elaskia is one of the hardest working musicians on the NSW Central Coast, and she joined Homebrewed to chat about her new collab EP with New Zealand group Chores, her touring schedule, and more.

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Rolling Sets Festival Recap | Music News

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:54:00 +1000

Last weekend, Rolling Sets Festival and Let The Good Times Roll Festival took place at The Entrance Memorial Park.

Molly Millington Interview II

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:08:12 +1000

Molly Millington is a Central Coast musician on the rise. Beginning her music career at 16 years of age, Molly has consistently shown quirkiness, fun, and dedication to her craft. Joining Homebrewed for the second time, Molly chats to Cam and Eamonn about not taking life too seriously, writing an entire EP on a train ride to Sydney the same day she was set to record said EP, and why she feels she was born to be a musician. Molly also talks about the dark experiences that resulted in her brand new EP, ‘5 Stages’.

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Weird Al and Spotify Wrapped amplify uncomfortable truths about pay | Music News

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:48:00 +1000

American-based music industry trade union United Musicians & Allied Workers has responded to the elaborate marketing campaign that is Spotify Wrapped with a reminder of Spotify’s payment inequity. “One stat you won’t find in your Spotify Wrapped is how much artists are paid for all that listening on the platform,” UMAW said in a post on social media.

The union revealed that, due to a lack of regulation on streaming, the maximum amount artists can hope to earn from Spotify is $US0.003 per stream. This figure is set to drop even further in 2024. “In 2024, Spotify will stop paying anything AT ALL for 2/3 of the tracks on the platform,” wrote UMAW.

Spotify recently announced that a “Spotify htrack would need to hit a minimum threshold of 1000 plays a year before any money would be paid out. Spotify spun this change as a way to prevent payments from getting lost in the system. osts well over 100 million tracks,” they said. “Tens of millions of them have been streamed between 1 and 1,000 times over the past year and, on average, those tracks generated $0.03 per month.”

Spotify continued, “Because labels and distributors require a minimum amount to withdraw (usually $2-$50 per withdrawal), and banks charge a fee for the transaction (usually $1-$20 per withdrawal), this money often doesn’t reach the uploaders. And these small payments are often forgotten about.”

Musical comic “Weird Al” Yankovic is laughing all the way to the bank, where he’ll be depositing the $12 Spotify paid him for racking up 80 million streams in 2023.

To celebrate the streaming service’s annual “wrapped” campaign that kicked off today, Weird Al has taken advantage of the platform’s feature that allows artists to post a personalised video message to their loyal listeners, where he’s shared his gratitude for the big payday.

“I just want you to thank you all for your amazing support,” he told fans in the video, which you can stream above. “It’s my understanding that I had over 80 million streams on Spotify this year.”

He continued: “So if I’m doing the math right, that means I earned $12, so, you know, enough to get myself a nice sandwich at a restaurant. So from the bottom of my heart, thanks for your support. And, uh, thanks for the sandwich.”

Contrary to popular belief, artists are not paid per stream. Many platforms, Spotify included, use a pro-rata royalty system. Here’s how that works in broad strokes. Imagine that last month, Spotify generated $5,000,000. Imagine that you are an artist and received 100,000 streams on your music in that month. Finally, imagine that there were 8,000,000,0000 streams across the entire platform in that month. Your payout would be (100,000 / 8,000,000,000) * $5,000,000, or $625.

In short, you are paid a share of the total revenue pool based on how many streams you received compared to the entire platform. What this means is that you can receive the same number of streams in two separate months and be paid different amounts.

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The Moving Stills Interview II

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +1000

Tom Mahler from Central Coast band The Moving Stills joined Cam and Eamonn for the second time to discuss what the band have been up to. In this chat, we cover the new album 'Wabi Sabi', touring with Teenage Dads, doing triple j's Like a Version, and more.

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AI is coming for music, whether we like it or not | Music News

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:41:34 +1000

AI has been building for a long time, but its fair to say it has hit the mainstream over the last couple of years.

Chat GPT - the automated AI assistant thingy - has been a big part of this. But AI’s foray into music, and the moral, financial and legal implications that come with this have also been huge.

AI builds its own knowledge by scouring data - this can be as wide as the entire internet, or as narrow as a specific phrase. The more data AI is exposed to, the more it learns and the more it is capable of. It’s quite staggering what AI can do when it comes to music. We can hear Frank Sinatra 'singing' Get Low, or Linkin Park 'playing' the Pokemon theme song.

The ability and capacity that AI is developing is staggering, and the more data and music it is exposed to, the stronger it will become

We’re pretty much already there, but the opportunities will be endless and basically without limitation

Whether we like it or not, AI is set to become a mainstay in the music industry, we simply cannot ignore it

This is already biggest disrupter to the music industry since MP3s or streaming - once all is said and done, it’ll likely be seen as much bigger

Enter Youtube:

YouTube announced one of this year’s most significant artificial intelligence developments in the music industry this week when it launched its new experimental AI feature that will allow select users to make song clips featuring AI-generated vocals of superstars including Demi Lovato, Sia, John Legend, Troy Sivan, Charli XCX etc.

Dream Track officially launched Thursday as an early beta test available only to about 100 selected creators in the U.S., and YouTube has given no indication if or when the new feature would become widely available. YouTube announced several new AI music tools this week — including one in development that could help turn songwriters’ thoughts into actual music just by humming an idea — though the voice clones were the most noteworthy feature.

Both the labels and YouTube itself have been careful to emphasize that Dream Track is an experiment, and that it isn’t immediately clear how the new feature will develop in subsequent months. But regardless of what happens next, Dream Track marks the first time some of the world’s biggest artists and music companies have granted their music to be used for voice clones — one of the more controversial uses of AI in music creation — a significant step that could pave the way on how the industry handles the technology going forward.

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TUBULAR Interview

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:40:39 +1000

Cam and Eamonn were joined by Ed Prescott (Double Drummer) and Lou Sawilejskij (Nala Music), two of the masterminds behind TUBULAR Festival and Central Coast Music and Arts to discuss the ongoing commitment to creative projects on the Central Coast.

We will be taking part in a workshop this Wednesday (22nd of November) on helping musicians nail an interview for radio and podcasts! You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tubular-festival-presents-music-biz-tune-up-tickets-737103435217

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Has the financial crisis changed your ticket buying behaviour? A new report says it has

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:06:22 +1000

Published this week, the 73-page document is a handguide to live entertainment in Australasia, an exploration of the hot spots, the weak points, and what makes concert-goers tick.

Researchers from Tixel, the “honest” ticket marketplace, and Bolster, the culture marketing agency, tapped almost 4,000 event goers and a panel of music industry exports for the report, the follow-up to 2022’s Ticketing State of Play.

After the doldrums of the pandemic, another set of challenges.

“We’ve weathered a pandemic and are now navigating the threat of a recession,” reads the report. The landscape now is littered with a backlog of events, creating “increased competition right when we’re looking to tighten our belts.”

Splendour In The Grass festival was once a “must-have ticket,” but after the soggy edition in 2022, is “now less elusive,” respondents told researchers.

Almost three quarters of all event-goers who contributed to the study feel that tickets are more expensive this year than last. On the flip side, 53% of event goers are going to more events than they did in 2022.

Live music professionals, it would seem, face more obstacles than a Tough Mudder competitor.

It’s not all gloom. Live shows have a “significant place in our hearts,” and that extends to the sporting cauldron, proof of which was evident when the Matildas made their glorious run into the semi finals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Staying in the theme of last year’s edition, the report’s authors invite us to consider the range of ticket-buying behaviours, and their impact on the box office. Indeed, “commitaphobes,” “strategic latecomers,” “bet hedgers,” and “vibe chasers” live among us.

The sweet point on ticket pricing is “more critical than ever before,” explains Mushroom Group CEO Matt Gudinski. While Oztix commercial director Seth Clancy notes, “$1-$2 can make the difference between 10-20% of ticket sales.”

Reps from Untitled Group, Live Nation, Secret Sounds, RISING and other leading live music brands contributed to the report.

“This research is a huge undertaking,” comments Jason Webb, cofounder of Tixel. “It helps us more deeply understand ticket buyers and is a much-needed resource as we continuously redefine and recreate how to get more people to live events in sustainable ways, and how we can continue to fuel a thriving live experiences industry.”

Oliver Hall (Bolster) was lead author and researcher on the project, with Gemma Pollard on board as co-author and research support. Sylvie Maclean (Tixel) Darren Levin (Bolster) were project support.

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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Interview III

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:53:51 +1000

Jack McEwan from Psychedelic Porn Crumpets joins Cam and Eamonn for a third time to discuss the release of their sixth album 'Fronzoli', launching a record label and everything in between. It's a busy time for the WA Psych outfit and you can catch them on the Central Coast at Let The Good Times Roll Festival at The Entrance Memorial Park on December 10!

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Taylor Swift and Vance Joy: The problem with the ARIA charts | Music News

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:51:00 +1000

Since 1988, Australia's charts have been run by ARIA — the industry body for record labels — and calculated from music sales at retailers and, more recently, digital streams.

While a decade ago you would typically see at least 10 Australian albums in the top 50 each week, now it's not uncommon for there to be just one or two.

In fact, the first Australian in the charts comes in at number 32. The artist? Vance Joy. The song? Riptide!!! Yes, the 2013 smash hit Riptide is still charting in Australia, and we break down why.

Taylor Swift also out-ranks Australian acts 25 to 6 this year.

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Chris Minns' plans to revitalise nightlife and music in NSW | Music News

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:22:00 +1000

The so-called “nanny state” laws that govern Sydney’s live music venues and bustling pubs in the heart of city will be overhauled in proposed changes being introduced to the New South Wales parliament.

The raft of changes proposed by the NSW government will make it easier for venues to host events – and more difficult for noise complaints to lead to them being shut them down.

The reforms are essentially an untangling of a bureaucratic mess created and dumped by successive, previous administrations, the outcome of which is a streamline system which should “put the age of lockouts and over-regulation behind us.”

The NSW government is spending upwards of $58 million in 2023-24 on facilitating this campaign, and will be looking for co-funding from the hospitality and entertainment sector.

As it stands, seven agencies accept noise complaints. The government’s proposed changes will would create a single source for handling noise complaints against licensed venues — the Liquor & Gaming NSW.

Also, the new measures would create “higher hurdles” imposed for those complaints to progress, and no recourse for a single complainant to close venues.

Gone are the days when a single killjoy could shut down a venue leaking music.

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Survivor advocate pushes for sexual assault spaces at music festivals | Music News

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:12:00 +1000

TRIGGER WARNING: A sexual assault survivor-advocate is urging the New South Wales government to mandate safe spaces at music festivals.

Safe spaces are on-site, secure areas for people impacted by sexual assault or harassment that include trauma-informed counselling, reporting facilities and medical services.

Sarah Williams founded not-for-profit What Were You Wearing (WWYW) following her experience with drink spiking in 2021.

During her work on the issue, Ms Williams said she heard thousands of stories of abuse at festivals.

"It is a massive issue, and it needs to be spotlighted as just as big an issue as alcohol and drug prevention at festivals," she said.

In June, Ms Williams presented a petition with more than 20,000 signatures to state parliament, forcing a debate on a call for mandatory drink spiking and sexual assault training for security and bar staff in all licensed venues in NSW.

The debate secured support for an amendment to the state's Responsible Service of Alcohol guidelines.

Now she wants to turn to focus on improving safety at music festivals.

"They aren't trained properly to deal with reports, or the right resources aren't being offered," Ms Williams said.

"If a festival is going to get a harm minimisation service that looks after a whole range of things like drugs and alcohol and first aid, sexual violence is always swept under the rug and forgotten about."

WWYW has attended more than 30 festivals across Australia since creating its own Safe Space program, offering the service free-of-charge through state government support.

Ms Williams said her organisation had received "quite scary" anecdotes from festival-goers and believed the support services currently available were "too busy" to properly address sexual violence.

With the festival season ramping up, she urged the state government to add a section to the NSW Festivals Act of 2019 mandating sexual assault services.

Stats:

Currently, there is an absence of research on the nature and prevalence of sexual assault, harassment and broader issues of public safety at music festivals, making it very difficult to develop evidence-based policy. A recent UK-based study suggests that sexual harassment and assault are common experiences for young adults attending music festivals (YouGov, 2018). The study, conducted by YouGov (2018), reported that 30% of young women and 14% of young men had experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault at a music festival, with unwelcome forceful dancing and verbal harassment being the most common experiences. Younger participants were more likely to have encountered this behaviour, with 44% of those aged 18-24 reporting having experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault, compared to 24% of those in the 25-49-year age bracket. However, this emerging data tells us little about how and why sexual violence occurs at music festivals, and of course does not provide insight into the Australian context

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MMAD Special: Fletcher Pilon

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +1000

Today, it's Musicians Making A Difference Day, or MMAD Day for short. MMAD are a music-based charity with the aim of transforming young lives through music.

Local musician and ambassador for MMAD, Fletcher Pilon, joined Homebrewed to talk about MMAD Day. Fletcher was an active participant of MMAD when he was 12, and has since gone on to become an ambassador and even run workshops of his own for the charity.

In this chat, Fletcher tells Cam and Eamonn about how MMAD helps children who have dealt with loss, homelessness, drug addictions, and more, and reveals some future plans for his own music.

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APRA's plan to give support acts more money delayed | Music News

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:58:29 +1000

Announced in May this year, plans were scheduled to come into effect with the November 2023 royalty distribution but have been pushed back into the second half of 2024.

At the August APRA Board meeting, an amendment was approved for a new start date. As a result, changes to the distribution practice for major concerts will be effective for all setlists provided after June 1, 2024.

The go-slow was the result of discussions with members and managers, after which APRA’s directors acknowledged the planned rollout “did not take into consideration negotiations on guaranteed fees for support acts that were underway prior to the announcement.”

One of those sticking points, TMN understands, was Tones And I’s support for Pink, on the U.S. star’s 2024 Summer Carnival tour of ANZ, produced by Live Nation. With the activation date for the new split pushed back, APRA will now apply equal weighting to the trek.

When news broke of the new royalty split, one artist manager told TMN that the changes meant a “massive difference” in the performance royalties generated by Aussie support acts.

That proposed 80/20 split, APRA explains, brought the society into alignment with other countries and collecting societies with the purpose to retain revenue and preserve royalties in Australia and New Zealand for local artists.

The “overwhelming majority” of international affiliate societies distributed on a basis of 90/10, APRA reports, based on the assumption that the vast majority of punters in the room are there to see the top billed performer, and not the curtain raisers.

Despite the gloom spread by the pandemic, APRA AMCOS reported all-time high revenues and distributions to members in its most recent recent-full year report.

Public performance collections are APRA AMCOS’ oldest business; results in that sector were up by 23.2% to $77.5 million in its 2021-22 financial period.

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Little Quirks Interview IV

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +1000

Little Quirks join Cam and Eamonn in studio for the fourth time! The Central Coast band are hot off the back of a big international tour, an appearance for Homebrewed Studio Sessions, and they have an album due before the year is out! You'll have plenty of chances to catch Little Quirks live in and around the Central Coast in the next few months, so check their socials (and ours) for that and more. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. Learn more about Little Quirks here

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Strip searches at music festivals under the microscope | Music News

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:36:49 +1000

What is this report?

It has been described as a “collaborative review undertaken by the NSW Police Force and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission”.
Just for some clarity, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commision's primary role is to detect, investigate and expose misconduct and maladministration within the NSW Police Force.
But the NSW Police force was involved in this review of its own practices.
Essentially, this data was released after better police record-keeping and audits of strip-search data were among the recommendations made by the LECC in its landmark two-year inquiry into strip-searches in NSW handed down in December 2020.
So this report itself includes the Commission’s 2020 Inquiry and a follow-up report published this week which has data from strip search practices in 2021 and 2022. And we’re mainly talking about strip searches at music festivals here.

Can you step us through some of the report findings?

Less than half of the officers who carried out strip searches at the music festivals in the sample had completed the specialist music festival training. 28% of officers did not complete the training at all.
NSW police complied with rules to protect dignity in just 27% of strip-searches
The report also found that officers performing searches at the festivals had not used a “music festivals field processing form” designed to help police comply with person searching law and policy. Which resulted in only 35% of records being clear and consistent.
Adding some more insult to injury… only 30% of strip search records reflected consideration of seriousness and urgency.

What have the NSW Police said in response to the finding?

The NSW Police Force acknowledged the results were below the expected standard. It said this may have been because the new training and process form were not communicated to the field effectively.
In a media release from the LECC, Acting Chief Commissioner Anina Johnson highlighted training and policies alone are not enough to change conduct.
Saying… “It is critical that new processes are effectively communicated to all police officers and reinforced with proper supervision on the ground.”
Another document stated, “The NSW Police Force has since re-communicated the music festivals training and guidelines throughout the state.” But I can’t find anything firmer on what else they’re doing to improve these results.

So, going into festival season. What are the strip search laws?

So this is NOT legal advice. But, the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (LEPRA) gives police powers to search people in certain circumstances. LEPRA also requires officers to follow certain rules to preserve a person’s privacy and dignity.

An officer may conduct a person search if the officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the person has in their possession any stolen, prohibited, dangerous or otherwise unlawfully obtained item. So in a musical festival setting we’re mainly talking about illicit drugs.
A person search means the officer may quickly run their hands over the person's outer clothing and require the person to remove coat, jacket, shoes, socks, gloves and hat, pass an electronic metal detection device over a person's outer clothing or anything removed from the person.
An officer may strip search a person in the field (i.e. any place that is not a police station) if the officer suspects on reasonable grounds that:

a strip search is necessary for the purposes of the search, and that
the seriousness and urgency of the circumstances make the strip search necessary.

And there are sections on additional privacy and dignity rules which officers must follow during a strip search.

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Marshall Cullen (Sound Engineer) Interview

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +1000

Marshall Cullen is an experienced sound engineer and studio manager. He currently tours with Hoodoo Gurus and manages Damien Gerard Studios in West Gosford. Marshall joined Homebrewed to talk about his decorated career. He also shares his thoughts on how commercial radio can better support the Australian music scene, and he offers some insight into the future of Damien Gerard Studios. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. Like Homebrewed on ⁠Facebook⁠

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Music wins with latest NSW budget

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:46:00 +1000

Music is one of the winners of the New South Wales state Budget, the first by a Labor government in more than a decade.

The 2023-24 Budget includes $1.2 billion in investment music, arts, events and the night-time economy. includes $31.2 million invested over one year for contemporary music, including developing a Music Scene Plan, establishing Sound NSW and a venue support plan.

Across 2023-24, the Minns government will put aside $41.3 million for events including Narooma Oyster Festival and Great Southern Nights, as well as additional supports to existing funding for events in Sydney and across the state, which include Vivid, the Mardi Gras and Sydney Festival.

Other beneficiaries of the Budget are night-owls in Wollongong, the Central Coast and Newcastle. A sum of $26.8 million will be invested to support the Office of the 24-Hour.

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Simon Daly (Falls Festival Founder) Interview

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +1000

Eamonn recorded a conversation with Falls, Lost Lands and now Wanderer Festival founder, Simon Daly. Simon has been in and around Australian music for the best part of 30 years. In this conversation, you'll hear all about Simon's latest event - Wanderer festival - as well as the lessons he has learned across his career running some of Autralia's biggest festivals. Wanderer is a multi-day experience gracing Pambula Beach on the South Coast from September 29-October 1.

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This That Festival canned for 2023 | Music News

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:30:00 +1000

This That Festival will not be going ahead in 2023. The two-date festival tour was due to visit Sandstone Point, Queensland, and Newcastle, New South Wales, over the first two weekends of November.

In a statement posted to social media, the event organisers said:

the “difficult decision” to cancel was a response to “challenging economic conditions”. They explained that, due to “many factors that have been impacted” by the economic conditions, they weren’t confident they could provide the “THIS THAT experience you have come to know and love, and that we pride ourselves on offering.”

Everyone who bought tickets to THIS THAT will receive a refund. Ticketholders can expect to hear from Oztix, who’re handling the refund process. “Keep an eye on your inbox for updates regarding this,” said THIS THAT’s statement.

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Calvin Cheater Interview

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +1000

Calvin Cheater is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist hailing from the Central Coast. Calvin has been on the show before, but under a previous project - Substance Practice. This time around, Calvin is bringing new energy to uncharted musical territory, drawing on a range of punk, hip hop, emo and dream pop influences for his latest work.

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The Tote saved and a new music festival for the Coast | Music News

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:51:00 +1000

Beloved Melbourne venue The Tote has officially been saved as a live music space, following a massive crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $3 million. The Pozible campaign was spearheaded by Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar owners Shane Hilton and Leanne Chance, who announced in May that they’d attempt to reach the $6.6 million sale price through the campaign – with half the money coming from their own funds.

Pozible stated that the crowdfunding campaign could be the “biggest in live music history“. As part of the campaign, Hilton promised to get inked with the names of people who’d donated $1000 (life membership donors); the SMH revealed that means he’ll have 1600 names up his legs.

Meanwhile, the lineup for Let The Good Times Roll festival has been announced!

Grinspoon

Royal Blood (UK)

Skegss

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Bad//Dreems

The Buoys

Tiali

SIX60

The Cat Empire

The Bamboos

Coterie

Little Quirks

Gang Of Brothers

New report suggests music producers are overworked and underpaid | Music News

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:15:00 +1000

A fair chunk of Australia’s community of music producers and engineers is either overstretched or underemployed, and many are experiencing stress from their behind-the-scenes vocation.

Those are some of the findings from MPEG’s inaugural survey report, published last week (Aug. 30) and based on a survey of members conducted between March and April of this year.

Among the key findings:

almost one third (31.1%) of respondents characterised themselves as underemployed, while 13.3% work 60-hours weeks or more.

Also, it’s a predominantly white, male industry.

85.8% of respondents are male

1.3% are female

two respondents chose non-binary, or 1.9%

no-one specifically identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

2.8% of respondents preferred not to say or don’t know

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The Grove Studios Interview

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +1000

Cam and Eamonn are joined by Scott Horscroft and Owen Butterworth from The Grove Studios, a state-of-the-art recording studio and music academy located at Somersby on the NSW Central Coast. Scott has owned the studio for over 10 years, while Owen started as an intern and is now managing the studio. In this chat, Cam and Eamonn chat about the studio itself, as well as the impact the Grove Academy is having on inviting people into the industry. Scott and Owen also share details of an upcoming open day this Saturday, the 9th of September.

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Music Australia board announced | Music News

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:17:00 +1000

Last Tuesday (Aug 22) the Music Australia Council was announced. It was up and running as of Thursday (Aug 24), upon commencement of the Creative Australia Act 2023, reps say.

As previously reported, the advisory council (effectively the board of Music Australia) is loaded with music industry experts, including Michael Chugg, Nathan McLay, Petrina Convey, and Dr Sophie Payten (aka Gordi), among others.

ARIA and PPCA CEO Annabelle Herd said the Council “is very welcome news, particularly given the great deal of knowledge, experience and proven ability between those appointed."

“Now it all comes down to execution,”

“Now is the time to think big, consult wide, and deliver the solutions that Australian recording artists and industry professionals deserve; restoring the infrastructure to help them achieve sustainable careers at home and providing a greater platform for them to reach new audiences by cutting through an increasingly saturated market.

“Australia’s contemporary music industry is an incredible incubator for world-class talent. But for the world to discover that talent, we need the right strategic support and investment. There’s no time to waste.”

Fair Pay for Radio Play: Why commercial radio are underpaying Australian musicians | Music News

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:55:00 +1000

A 55-year-old “cap” on the copyright fees the creative industry and rights holders are entitled to from sound recordings played on commercial radio is finally back on the political agenda.

David Pocock, the former Wallaby star-turned independent senator, has tackled the thorny issue, by way of the Fair Pay for Radio Play Bill, unveiled in Canberra.

Pocock’s Bill is an attempt to rectify what the recording industry has termed an “anomaly,” initially legislated as a “temporary” measure in the 1968 Copyright Act

A cadre of Australia’s leading artist managers and industry professionals support Senator Pocock’s Bill, including John Watson, Jaddan Comerford, Cath Haridy, Greg Carey and more.

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), which represents the interests of the commercial radio sector, has other thoughts. They have reacted to the news stating that the removal of the long-standing 1% cap on copyright fees will put the sustainability of local regional radio stations at risk and may undermine attempts to increase financial support for Australian music artists.

Fusion Interview

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +1000

Fusion are an exciting emerging band from the NSW Central Coast. Will all the band members just 14 and 15, the high school band have surprisingly already been playing together for four years. Certainly one to keep an eye on!

Rolling Sets announce their 2023 line up | Music News

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:37:00 +1000

Rolling Sets is returning to the Central Coast in 2023 with a mega line up! We dissect it all and more.

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Jack Nigro Interview (producer/engineer)

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +1000

Jack Nigro is an experienced producer/engineer who was recently opened up his own recording studio in Tuggerah, called Sonora Studios. Jack talks to Cam and Eamonn about his passion for music, his role in developing young talent (both musicians and producers/engineers), and he shares who are his tips to be the next big acts in Australian music.

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Winterbourne Interview III (and live performance)

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +1000

Central Coast duo Winterbourne joined Homebrewed for the third time, and discussed running barefoot through the Gold Coast, the toll touring takes on the body, and how they plan on dominating the Grammy's.

Splendour sells 15K less tickets: Cost of living or larger issues? | Music News

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +1000

The organisers behind one of Australia's largest music festivals say lessons have been learnt after last year's disastrous event, but hip pocket pressures are hitting ticket sales.

Ten years ago, demand for Splendour in the Grass tickets was so high, the three-day festival sold out within an hour of going on sale. It was also the first time festival organisers had to contend with ticket scalping

But on the eve of the festival's 2023 iteration, the Byron Bay event hasn't captured the attention of punters, and has failed to sell out for the first time since 2011.

Splendour is going into this year's festival seeking to rehabilitate from last year's troubles following two years of cancellations due to COVID.

Last year’s event:

Days before the event was about to start, new laws were put into play meaning under-18 attendees were required to be accompanied by an adult at all times, with police promising to enforce the new rule.

The first day, featuring headliners Gorillaz, was cancelled because of poor weather. The increased patronage of 50,000 meant some people were waiting upward of 12 hours for busses.

After the event, a man who attended the festival died from meningococcal.

The trouble didn’t stop there. The parent company, Secret Sounds, was forced to pay $100,000 for failing to comply with its traffic management plan at the 2022 event.

The experience left revellers with mixed responses, reconciled by full and partial refunds for the day-one cancellation.

Splendour in the Grass co-producer/co-founder Jessica Ducrou says sales were down from 50,000 tickets to 35,000.

"I think it is a reflection of the current economy," she said.

"We are seeing a lot of people buying single-day tickets rather than three days and that is very much a reflection on the budget."

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2nd Story Window Interview

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +1000

2nd Story Window are a fresh band from the NSW Central Coast. With two of the members still in high school, 2nd Story Window display maturity above their years. Their music is heavily influenced by 90's grunge, as demonstrated with the live acoustic performance at our Homebrewed studios.

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How Spilt Milk is making music festitvals more accessible through the hidden disability sunflower initiative | Music News

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:53:08 +1000

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Siobhan Cotchin Interview

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:03:00 +1000

Siobhan Cotchin joins Homebrewed from Perth, Western Australia! Siobhan tells Cam and Eamonn about how she's trying to break through genre stereotypes with country music and how the genre is typically reflected within politics. She also talks touring, new music, and more!

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How TikTok is changing the live music experience | Music News

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:34:00 +1000

We've seen it time and time again, when a global superstar embarks on a tour, videos will immediately go viral following its first date. Some of the most memorable moments from these iconic global tours are 'spoiled' in an instant.

Taylor Swift began her Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona and surprised concert-goers by diving beneath the stage floor while graphics above the stage project her swimming before appearing in a brand-new outfit. A video posted of the moment by @cruzboy909 has amassed 5.6 million views, while @domcielak's video from another angle is now sitting on 5.5 million views

Unlike movies or TV shows, spoilers online for concerts are somewhat unavoidable. The nature of social media's algorithms mean that fans of any artist will continue to be fed content from their favourite artists whether they choose to or not.

Rather than simply taking a social media detox for the day or two before you get to watch the latest episode of a TV show, fans often need to wait months or years for their favourite artist to land in their city.

Similar iconic moments have also been spoiled, from Beyoncé's entire Renaissance tour show having gone viral following its first date.

After the first few legs of Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia tour, fans clued on to the fact that she would dedicate her track, 'Good In Bed' to a lucky fan member before perfectly posing in the middle of a catwalk.

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Support acts to get paid less at APRA sponsored gigs | Music News

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:11:51 +1000

APRA is proposing a new distribution practice for promoted concerts, which would lift the rate of royalties passed on to the headliner, and reduce the cut earned by the support acts.

These performing rights payments are a cornerstone of APRA’s activities. APRA pays royalties from live performances to its members through collections from license fees paid by promoters

In an email to members, seen by The Music Network, the organisation is switching to a new 80/20 split in favour of the headliner, for those concerts in Australia and New Zealand that are licensed by APRA.

The new arrangement has been approved by the APRA board, and will come into effect with the November royalty distribution.

Currently, the split is roughly 66/33 in favour of the headline act vs. support act — although those guidelines aren’t carved in concrete. In scenarios with multiple support acts and various other situations, the splits can shift.

The process for determining the payouts is based on “equal weighting,” where each song performed at a concert receives an equal share of revenue — whether it’s a 60-second power punk track or a 10-minute prog-rock epic.

However, reads a message from APRA to members, the practice has come under question from both local and international headlining artists, their management and societies as it’s plausible (in some circumstances) for the headline act to receive less than 50% of the royalties.

Also, based on the current model, it’s impossible to predict the likely payouts prior to the show.

Reps for APRA point out its system “is inconsistent” with the split applied by international affiliate societies where the “overwhelming majority” of performing right organisations distribute on a basis of 90/10, based on the assumption that the vast majority of punters in the room are there to see the top billed performer, and not the curtain raisers.

It’s good to be the headliner – outside of ANZ, at least.

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New campaign to get radio broadcasters to pay more royalties to Australian musicians | Music News

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:40:00 +1000

The music industry has launched a campaign, including a petition, calling for radio companies to pay more royalties to artists.

The new campaign, spearheaded by PPCA, is called Radio Fair Play.

An accompanying petition calls on the House of Representatives to remove the broadcast radio caps on sound recordings from the Copyright Act, to ensure artists and rightsholders are paid fairly for the use of their music.

The current cap limits the amount Australian radio broadcasters are required to pay artists and labels to no more than 1% of the station’s gross annual revenue.

“Radio has built a successful business playing music, yet artists and rightsholders are not being paid a fair market rate when their music is played on the radio,” the petition says. “Artificial caps, set in the Copyright Act over 50 years ago, limit how much radio stations pay to play their music (specifically sound recordings). There are no caps in any other form of copyright, and numerous reviews have recommended the removal of these limits.

“The radio caps are unfair and uncompetitive. The caps should be removed allowing the market to determine an appropriate rate so artists and rightsholders are paid fairly for their music.”

Data from PPCA indicates commercial radio paid approximately $4.4 million a year for all music sound recordings used in the 2022 financial year, and that the ABC pays approximately $136,000 per year for all sound recordings used across its radio networks.

Despite the cap being 1%, PPCA said commercial radio broadcasters currently pay an all-industry fee of 0.4% of gross industry revenue to PPCA. Globally, the industry body said, rates are around 1.5% to 4%.

It also cited numerous reviews which had endorsed the removal of the cap. In addition, in 2006, then Attorney General Phillip Ruddock announced the caps would be removed, but this never eventuated.

The PPCA has recruited former Commercial Radio and Audio (CRA) CEO, Joan Warner, to consult on the initiative.

TMN understands the PPCA and Warner are currently securing meetings with the Attorney General and relevant ministers, and looking to launch the campaign properly in June with prominent artists.

In addition, it has launched proceedings in the Copyright Tribunal of Australia, where it will seek a determination on the appropriate and fair amount for royalty payments. Unless the existing 1% cap is removed from the legislation, however, the Tribunal will not be able to grant more than 1%, even if it determines a higher percentage would be a “fair fee”.

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Breaking Down the new Music Australia Council | Music News

Wed, 31 May 2023 19:11:26 +1000

Confused? We've got you.

The Federal Government has introduced the legislation to Parliament which will see the formation of Creative Australia and Music Australia.

The drafted legislation has provided more of a picture of how Music Australia would operate, including its structure and its Board, which will actually be known as the Music Australia Council.

The Music Australia Council will consist of eight representatives with “relevant and appropriate experience in music”, the Australia Council for the Arts said.

Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, will make the appointments, which will run for four years.

The Council will be charged with advising the Board of Creative Australia – which will remain known as the Australia Council Board

Falls Festival Takes A Break: Burn Out Or Lack Of Money? | Music News

Wed, 24 May 2023 19:48:55 +1000

Falls Festival have announced that the festival won't be going ahead this year as they need to take a break. In this Music News, we digest whether there's more to the story, and what implication it could have on the music industry in Australia.

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Chelsea Berman Interview IV

Tue, 23 May 2023 00:52:49 +1000

Central Coast singer/songwriter Chelsea Berman joined Cam and Eamonn in the Homebrewed studios for a 4th time!

In this episode, Chelsea reveals the somewhat controversial responses to her music, and how some people aren't happy having songs written about them. She's also finally off to Nashville, a career highlight in the waiting for the emerging country/pop star.

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How Much Of The Federal Budget Is Good New For The Arts? | Music News

Wed, 17 May 2023 22:13:50 +1000

The Australian Federal budget was passed down last week, but how much of it is spared for music and the arts? Let's break it down. See more at www.homebrewed.au

DICE Interview II

Mon, 15 May 2023 11:02:13 +1000

DICE are a band, we believe, that you just simply have to listen to. Emerging from the Perth music scene during the COVID-19 pandemic, DICE have forged their path both in WA and across Australia.

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What's Actually Going On With Melbourne's 'The Tote'? | Music News

Wed, 10 May 2023 19:16:22 +1000

A music venue in Melbourne is facing criticism after fans and a nearby venue raised $6million to purchase The Tote - however, the asking price remained $6.6 million dollars".

What is The Tote? a legendary live music venue in Collingwood, Melbourne

How long has it been around? Over 40 years

Who has played there? You Am I, Paul Kelly, Hoodoo Gurus, Silverchair, The White Stripes

Back in March, Tote co-owners Jon Perring and Sam Cupri announced the Collingwood pub had been put up for sale, saying they had “no petrol left in the tank” to continue operating the venue, citing the stress of navigating it through the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years.

The same month, Shane Hilton and Leanne Chance - owners and operators of nearby venue The Last Chance - launched a crowdfunding campaign on Pozible in an attempt to buy the venue

Hilton and Chance explained that they were able to independently raise 50% of the “6 to 6.6 million dollar” asking price, but were reaching out to the community to crowdfund the remaining half. The target was set at $3 million dollars.

Around the same time, the Perring and Cupri shared a statement on the Tote’s social media, thanking those that pledged to the campaign but affirming that the current asking price for the venue is $6.65 million, a figure “based on the land value” and “backed by a recent independent valuation.” As a result of the shortfall between the asking price and the $6 million the Last Chance were able to raise, the Tote’s current owners said the venue has not yet been secured by Hilton, Chance and the community.

“The asking price allows for the mortgage, all liabilities and the current owners to be paid out fairly. As a way of background, the Tote has refinanced several times to get it through the pandemic, the cost of which is factored into this price,” Perring and Cupri added. “It wouldn’t be here today if these steps hadn’t been taken to get the Tote through this crisis. Hence, the reserve price was set to be fair but also realistic. The price is possibly even conservative by some measures.”

“The Tote is open to such a discussion and is also keen to make this sale occur. In the meantime, by necessity, The Tote remains for sale until an agreement can be reached. Discussions will continue in good faith with Last Chance so stay tuned.”

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Sammi Constantine Interview IV

Mon, 08 May 2023 11:05:29 +1000

Numero quatro! Very good friend of the show Sammi Constantine joined Cam and Eamonn for a record-equalling fourth time! This time, the Sydney musician chats about her new direction for creating music (Sammi 2.0), recovering from mental health issues, incorporating rap into her tracks, and how the dark pop music scene has empowered so many female musicians.

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How Copyright Claims Against Ed Sheeran Are Hurting The Music Industry | Music News

Wed, 03 May 2023 18:48:44 +1000

The 32-year-old is being sued by heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, Gaye’s co-writer on the 1973 song.

Although the lawsuit was originally filed in 2017, it has finally now made it to a stage of trial that is expected to last up to two weeks in the Manhattan federal courtroom of 95-year-old Judge Louis L. Stanton, the AP has reported.

Sheeran is defending the claim that his 2014 single Thinking Out Loud infringes on the copyright of Marvin Gaye’s 1973 hit Let’s Get It OnThe lawsuit is being brought by the heirs of Gaye’s co-writer on Let’s Get It On, Ed Townsend, and alleges that Sheeran and co-writer Amy Wadge copied an ascending four-chord sequence, and its rhythm.

Townsend’s heirs are seeking a share of profits from Thinking Out Loud, saying that the syncopated chord progression was copied from Let’s Get It On.

As of now, the jury is supposed to evaluate whether Sheeran copied Gaye’s song’s building blocks, which are documented on the sheet music on a file with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, according to the Associated Press.

Thus, it is being argued that the presence of “overt common elements” between the two songs is a violation of copyright. Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship such as photographs, musical compositions, sound recordings, computer programs, books, poems, movies, architectural works, and more, as soon as they take on a tangible form of expression.

Thinking Out Loud went to No 1 in the UK and No 2 in the US, and won a Grammy award for song of the year in 2016.

Lawyers for Townsend earlier this week showed a video of Sheeran transitioning seamlessly between Thinking Out Loud and Let’s Get it On, in a live performance they said amounted to a confession that he had ripped off the song.

In court, Sheeran replied: “Most pop songs can fit over most pop songs … if I had done what you’re accusing me of doing, I’d be a quite an idiot to stand on a stage in front of 20,000 people and do that.”

Theft or Art? How AI is Changing Music | Music News

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:14:01 +1000

As artificial intelligence gets better, we look at whether the future of music could be completely made by AI. There are already incredibly convincing examples of AI creating muisc by Drake, Jay Z, and more. This also comes with moral and financial questions - we unpack it all in this edition of the Music News.

Groovin' The Moo Maitland Recap

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:12:25 +1000

Eamonn Snow attended the Groovin' The Moo Festival at Maitland over the weekend, and he had some thoughts on Fatboy Slim, LUUDE, Ball Park Music, and more!

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Bluesfest Backlash and Cost of Living Sees Low Festival Turn Out | Music News

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:50:14 +1000

Byron Bay’s Bluesfest has officially wrapped up for another year and while the event went ahead without incident, crowd numbers were significantly reduced.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that around 70,000 people went through the gates at Tyagarah across the five days, compared to around 100,000 in 2022.

Festival Director Peter Noble acknowledged the reduced crowds but maintained that Bluesfest is better than ever, calling the 2023 lineup “one of the best bills we’ve ever had”.

“I guess it’s fair enough to say we haven’t got as many people as we had last year, but we’re not dying and we’ll be back next year,” he told the SMH.

Noble elaborated on his thoughts about the crowds at an invite-only guest room session during the festival.

“We can’t fight changes in society.. And the changes in society have come with multiple interest rate rises every month except for this week… people’s lives are being impacted. They haven’t got enough money to go out. Netflix becomes more interesting because they stay home for it. Inflation is rising.”

Noble also appeared to jab at neighbouring festival Splendour in the Grass, in regards to its multinational owner Live Nation.

“My festival is not owned by an overseas multinational,” he asserted. “I own my festival. I am Australian… Nobody else owns 51 percent of my event like those up the road here and many others… know that there are Australian people who are proud of what they’ve created and won’t sell out to overseas interests.”

Noble revealed that he’d been approached “a couple of times” by Live Nation, but a partnership was “not what I want to do”.

“I want to pass my event onto my family. I’m part of Byron,” he said. “I’ve been part of Byron for over 30 years, and I’m not going to go ‘I’m part of Byron’ and some other guy owns me and all I end up with at the end of it all is a backstage pass to the event I created. Stick it, Live Nation.”

He said international corporatised businesses are changing the country and the face of the local music industry. People who previously would have gone into professions such as accounting or law are instead becoming the decision makers in music, he said.

“Nowadays when I go backstage at events that are run by multinationals, I see a different group of people there. They’re ambitious. They’re in the music industry to create a life where people become wealth… We’re corporatising. We really are.

“People are buying artists for millions of dollars and all they do is play for them. And guys like me don’t get to buy the artists as easily as we used to, even if they want to play here…

“If we’re not careful, we become like the corner store and Wallmarts takes over. Well that’s what I view these companies as – major corporate businesses.”

The message received a mixed response, with many cheering him along, but some, spotted by Noble, were clearly uncomfortable.

“I see a couple of people out there wincing,” he said. “I’m sorry, but we need to protect our industry and it starts with making sure the Australian industry is Australian owned… We’re an institution and we’re not going anywhere.”

Noble didn’t address the controversies that dogged the festival in the run-up in 2023. In early March, Bluesfest announced that it would be taking Sticky Fingers off the lineup, having faced significant public backlash after adding them a few weeks earlier. The move resulted in King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Sampa The Great withdrawing from the lineup.

Noble defended Sticky Fingers in numerous statements – speaking to the SMH over the weekend, Noble reiterated that he thinks the band is deserving of redemption. “I do have a strong belief that everybody’s got a right to salvation,” he said. “Everybody’s got a right to show that they want to do better.”

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Ruby Archer Interview III

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:03:41 +1000

Another three-peat! Ruby Archer joined Cam in the Homebrewed studios for her third chat (not that she remembers...)

Ruby spoke about her classical music history and not wanting to be labelled and placed into a box regarding her genre. Cam, meanwhile, talks smack about music conductors...sorry.

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TikTok Test Limiting Music use in Australia Backfires | Music News

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:28:23 +1000

TikTok has seen the number of users on their app decline over three consecutive months after rolling out a trial in Australia limiting music use. In this edition of the music news, we discuss the harmful impacts this trial could have had on musicians, and we look at where these findings might leave TikTok when they table discussions with record labels.

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Liesl Tesch MP Interview

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:17:17 +1000

Liesl Tesch is a Member of Parliament representing the Gosford electorate on the Central Coast. Liesl joined Homebrewed to discuss Labor's plans for live music on the Central Coast. See more: www.homebrewed.au

Streaming Services are King & Labor Win State Election: What Now? | Music News

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:28:40 +1000

Labor have won the NSW State election: What does that mean for music in the state?

Also, streaming services are taking over the music industry. Let's unpack it all in the Music News

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Breaking Down the NSW State Election: Which Party Actually Supports the Arts? | Music News

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:33:15 +1000

With the NSW State Election pending, we break down both the Liberal and Labor parties promises about music and the arts ahead of the election.

Edie Interview

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:59:25 +1000

Edie is a musician from Perth, Australia. She joined Homebrewed to share details of her new single 'Front Row'. Edie also told Cam and Eamonn about who and what inspired that track (Harry Styles and fan fiction), and reveals that she was a reader and creator of fan fiction. Her creative background saw her start a new venture into music just last year, but she already has big plans for 2023 with new music releases and touring.

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Pill Testing Legalised in Queensland: How Will That Impact The NSW Election? | Music News

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:16:07 +1000

QLD have become the first State in Australia to legalise pill testing, following the ACT's lead. But, with a state election looming for NSW, will pill testing be a hot topic up for debate?

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King Gizz Withdraw From Bluesfest: What Happens Next? | Music News

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:57:25 +1000

One of the biggest bands in the country have withdrawn from one of the biggest festivals in the country, because one of the most infamous bands in the country were added to said festival. Let's unpack it all. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have pulled out from Byron Bay's Bluesfest after the festival announced the addition of controversial group and the "bad boys of Australian music" Sticky Fingers to their line-up. Their place on the line-up, and this characterisation by Bluesfest, was criticised on social media, following past allegations of threatening and abusive behaviour levelled at frontman Dylan Frost. Where is the line drawn? Can we separate the artist from the art? Should we? We discuss it all in this edition of the Music News. Thanks for listening! For all things Homebrewed, go to homebrewed.au

Alex Lahey Interview

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:39 +1000

Alex Lahey is a musician that needs no introduction. She's been working in the industry since 2011, and now, she's back and revived ahead of her upcoming album 'The Answer Is Always Yes.'

Alex joined Homebrewed to discuss her new album, as well as how she manages to combine producing, writing and touring music. She also reveals how she previously balanced fronting a band while playing the saxaphone.

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Government and Support Act Team Up to Tackle Sexual Harassment | Music News

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:20:57 +1000

The Federal Government is set to establish the Centre for Arts Workplaces, which will be charged with making the arts sector a safer place to work. The body will be able to receive complaints from those within the creative industries, including music, and will help facilitate referrals to the authorities where appropriate. In addition, it will develop codes of conduct and provide resources for the sector.

Additionally, Support Act has released a new document in a bid to help tackle the systemic issues of sexual misconduct, bullying and discrimination within Australia’s music industry.

The resource – titled “Support Act Guide to Sexual Misconduct, Bullying and Discrimination – comes off the back of its own research and that Music Industry Review’s “Raising Their Voices” report which noted “high rates” of bullying, sexism and harassment within the sector and called for workplace reform.

Support Act’s new Guide is available on its website, and aims to be a checkpoint for individuals who have been affected by sexual harm, harassment, bullying and discrimination in the course of their work in the music industry.

It tackles concepts including: “What is sexual harassment/ assault?”, “What you can do to stop harassment, bullying and discrimination”, and “Steps to take if you have been sexually assaulted”. It also curates a list of support services.

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Breaking Down the Fed Government's 'Revive Cultural Plan' | Music News

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:01:56 +1000

Strap yourselves in, because this is a long one!

Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke has unveiled the government's new national cultural policy — the first significant framework of its kind in nearly a decade.

The policy is called Revive, and will invest $286 million in the sector over four years. That includes new investment of $241 million, with an additional $45 million redirected from a COVID insurance scheme.

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Brandon Duff Interview IV

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:53 +1000

We're back for 2023 with our first-ever guest making their fourth appearance! Coastie and very good friend of the show Brandon Duff joined Homebrewed to premiere his new single 'Easy Love'. He also revealed a new favourite chip contender, different to the one he gave in our first interview!

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Splendour fined $100,000 for traffic issues in 2022 | Music News

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +1000

The organisers of Splendour in the Grass have been ordered to pay $100,000 to ten local schools after extensive traffic delays impacted the Byron Bay community.

Rolling Sets Preview and Meningococcal Warning | Music News

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:00:24 +1000

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Holly Alison Interview II

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:21 +1000

Holly Alison is a musician, PE teacher, and an OzTag player at international level. Holly joined Cam and Eamonn for the first time since 2019, where she tells us why she took a three-year break from releasing music. She also reveals what her new single is about and hints at an EP release for early 2023, as well as excitingly sharing the news that she has been selected in the Australian OzTag team to play in Ireland next year.

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KESMAR Interview II

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:07 +1000

KESMAR joined Homebrewed for a second time to chat about his latest single release 'Day By Day'. He also chats about how lonely he feels making such a unique form of music, but says he has found comfort and friends overseas.

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Clive Miller (CEO of Support Act) Interview

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:33:22 +1000

Clive Miller is the CEO of Australian music charity Support Act. Support Act have championed mental health support in the music industry for musicians, backstage workers and more. They have also provided millions in financial support for the heavily-impacted industry, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clive spoke of the charities work, where he wants to see the charity grow, and of course, he talks about AusMusic T-Shirt Day on Friday November 18, 2022.

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Venues in NSW to stay open later? | Music News

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:46:08 +1000

Major Licensing Overhaul Could Make Way for More Sydney Live Music Venues

Live music venues in Sydney may no longer have to close the bar between 4 am and 10 am as the NSW Government plans to reinvigorate the night time economy.

Both proposals are included in a survey in which the government is looking for feedback as an overhaul of liquor licensing rules. The state government wants to make Sydney a global 24-hour city, again; and entice new operators to replace the venues that didn’t make it through the pandemic lockdown or the crippling six-year lockouts at its own hands.

Hospitality and Racing CEO James Hebron said the government wants to make it easier for across-the-board licensed premises to start and grow by cutting red tape and reducing the number of liquor licenses required to run a hospitality business.

“The new model proposes to align planning and liquor licensing approval processes to reduce overlap and duplication,” Hebron said.

“It also proposes we adopt a ‘license builder’ approach, to enable licensees to expand and diversify their offerings, through extensions that can be added to a basic license.

“These proposed reforms will not only make it easier to do business, they will reduce licensing costs and ultimately boost business’ bottom line,” he added,

These cultural events could include late night theatre shows, art exhibitions or poetry readings held in music venues.

“This would allow new live and creative entertainment venues to establish and trade 24/7 for certain events that contribute to a vibrant 24-hour economy,” the organisation said.

In the survey, respondents are asked if they supported the creation of a new ‘live and creative entertainment’ primary business activity; the exemption of new music venues from the six-hour closure; and what ideas they might have to foster new performance spaces.

The review – the first of its kind since the current Liquor Act commenced in 2007—covers pubs, clubs, restaurants, retail and takeaway stores.

It could see extended trading hours of 10 a.m. until midnight seven days a week, and changes that make it easier, cheaper and faster to start and operate a licensed business.

It would generate $250 million over 10 years as a result.

A new risk-based liquor license model would have more options including “more opportunities for diversity in licensed premises” and “improved temporary licensing options to support more one-off events, pop-up bars”.

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Andy Bull Interview

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:41:45 +1000

Sydney musician Andy Bull joined Homebrewed to discuss his new single, and eventual album. Andy told Cam and Eamonn about his struggles leaving the music scene in 2014 due to personal family matters, before eventually deciding to return six years later. Andy also has some great advice for emerging musicians.

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Mallrat Calls Out the ARIA Awards for Gender Imbalance | Music News

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:30:12 +1000

The 2022 ARIA Award nominations were announced last week, and Mallrat is not happy about them.

"F**K the ARIAs," the Brisbane artist said on Instagram stories. "When I looked at the list of nominees this morning, my initial reaction was to feel personally underestimated and misunderstood by my album being snubbed."

"Then I took a deep breath, and I realised it's not about me," continued Mallrat, real name Grace Shaw.

Butterfly Blue, Mallrat's long-awaited debut album released earlier this year, isn't in the running for any ARIA Award category, which the 24-year-old alleges is part of a wider problem.

"Approximately one in five of the nominees are non-male. And in categories like heavy rock there are no non-male artists at all." [Ed. note: Ditto the jazz category]

"And so I'm reminded that the Australian music industry, like many industries, is dominated by men. And in this case men who don't think an artist is credible unless it's a nonchalant dude playing guitar/rock music. F*ck you guys you don't get it."

Mallrat continued: "That being said, congratulations Amyl and The Sniffers. Comfort To Me is a perfect album. You deserve the world, you're a beautiful band. Incredible live show. I hope you clean up at the [ARIA] Awards."

Amyl and The Sniffers are nominated for Album of The Year, Best Group, Best Produced Album, Best Video, Best Australian Live Act, recognising their ferocious live show, and Best Rock Album (the category they won in 2019 with an unforgettable acceptance involving Agro the puppet).

The band's six nominations are tied with ARIA favourite Flume, and just behind all-male electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL, who lead the pool with seven nominations.

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A.D.K.O.B Interview

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:07:56 +1000

Jane and Mark from A.D.K.O.B (A Different Kind of Busy) joined Homebrewed to discuss their upcoming, debut album.

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Jesse Morrison Interview

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:05:34 +1000

Jesse Morrison is a musician from Newcastle. He joined Cam and Eamonn to discuss playing with a band and how it differs from his solo work, as well as sharing the new direction his music is taking. Jesse also shares his disappointment in the closing of the Cambridge Hotel in Newcastle and what impact it might have on the Newcastle music scene.

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Rum Jungle Interview

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:32:37 +1000

Fresh off their headline show at Drifters Wharf in Gosford, Benny from Newcastle band Rum Jungle joined Homebrewed to discuss the differences between an all-ages show and an 18+ gig. Cam and Eamonn see Benny's heart sink when the Cambridge Hotel closing down gets brought up, and Benny reveals the future plans for the band.

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Central Coast Music Festival - ASHA | Full Live Performance and Interview

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:00:40 +1000

Recorded LIVE at South End Social in Gosford as part of the Central Coast Music Festival on the 10th of September, 2022.

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Central Coast Music Festival - Lucy Parle | Full Live Performance and Interview

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:00:35 +1000

Recorded LIVE at South End Social in Gosford as part of the Central Coast Music Festival on the 10th of September, 2022.

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Central Coast Music Festival - Turtle Custard | Full Live Performance and Interview

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:00:26 +1000

Recorded LIVE at South End Social in Gosford as part of the Central Coast Music Festival on the 10th of September, 2022.

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Central Coast Music Festival - Sugar Soap | Full Live Performance and Interview

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:00:17 +1000

Recorded LIVE at South End Social in Gosford as part of the Central Coast Music Festival on the 10th of September, 2022.

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Tiali Interview

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 01:45:04 +1000

Tiali joined Cam and Eamonn and Homebrewed for a chat about her new single ‘Jigsaw’, as well as the name change, new branding and (semi) new project. The Central Coast local also shares her frustration over the lack of live music venues in the region, though shares some optimism about the potential future with new venues opening up or adapting to host live music.

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Music Industry Growing and Lost Paradise's Wellness Program | Music News

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:30:59 +1000

After a slow start to the year due to extended government pandemic restrictions, the Australian live business burst back with encouraging figures.

The response from industry leaders was that the domestic live sector is going into a golden era.

Promoters and venue operators are not only expecting a solid return in 2023, but a robust 2024 as well.

Looking at the Pollstar results, it is obvious the promoters and venues who took planning risks in the last few years of lockdown are now reaping the benefits.

Meanwhile, Australian summer festival favourite Lost Paradise has announced a different kind of lineup. Organisers of the Central Coast event have just unveiled an extensive health and wellness program for this year’s New Years bash, dubbed Shambhala Fields.

It lines up an array of health, wellness and music-based workshops, talks, First Nations spaces and more, featuring some big names including:

Triple j science guru Dr Karl
master yogi Simon Borg-Olivier
classically-trained dancer
model and social media star Mimi Elashiry
Byron Hinterlands-Bundjalung region based artist
radio host Luen
and many more!

Described as an “oasis for boundary-pushing thinkers where curiosity is key”, the Shambhala Fields program will be packed with:

Yoga classes
belly dancing workshops
deep tissue massages
and countless other mind, body and soul-nourishing activities, in keeping with the festival’s proud reputation as a place for exchanging future-facing ideas.

There will be a cultural program completely orchestrated by First Nation Australians from Darkinjung country, as well as essential growth offering, Healing Haven, which will offer tarot card readings, acupuncture and loads more.

This is all, of course, in addition to the Lost Paradise music lineup, which shares many artists in common with the 2022-23 Falls Festival, including headliners Arctic Monkeys, Lil Nas X, Peggy Gou and Jamie xx. There are plenty of local names too, such as G Flip, Ocean Alley and Genesis Owusu, and an enormous roster of DJs.

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Casual Arts Workers Want Sick Leave, Viagogo, and Grapevine Music Festival | Music News

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:00:04 +1000

The Greens in Victoria are pushing for self-employed musicians and production crews to be eligible for sick pay.

Gabrielle de Vietri, the party’s candidate for Richmond in Victoria’s upcoming state election, has started a petition urging the Victorian Labor Government to extend its new Sick Pay Guarantee to include casual or self-employed workers in the arts sector, effective immediately.

Filmmakers, producers, theatre workers and visual artists are also currently excluded.

The Victorian Government introduced the Sick Pay Guarantee in June as a two-year trial to stop low-income workers from going to work when ill during the pandemic. It provides up to 38 hours (or five days a year) of sick and carer’s pay.

So far it covers 150,000 hospitality workers, food preparation assistants, food trades workers, sales support workers, sales assistants, labourers in supermarket supply chains, aged and disability carers, cleaners and laundry workers and security officers and guards.

They must not already be entitled to paid personal, sick or carer’s leave in any of their jobs, or have leave entitlements, and their workplaces must be physically located in Victoria.

If allowed, each claim by musicians and live sector workers would be paid at the national minimum wage as it is on the date of the claim (currently $20.33 per hour/$772.54 per week)

Studies show that those in the sector feel guilty about taking time off when ill—or fear they might be seen as unreliable and replaced. But it’s now seen as contributing to burnout, mental health problems, social alienation, substance abuse and higher than average suicide rates in the sectors.

Victoria’s cultural and creative sectors employ approximately 220,000 people, making up 8% of the economy.

Meanwhile, WA’s Consumer Protection is investigating ticket re-selling website Viagogo for possible breaches of the state’s anti-scalping laws, in a bid to collect enough evidence to launch legal action, and we discuss the new Grapevine lineup.

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Debbies Interview

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:55:14 +1000

Debbies are a rock duo from Jervis Bay in NSW. Cam quizzes on the proper pronunciation of Jervis Bay, while Noah reveals the difficulty in getting such a full sound in just a duo. Noah also tells Cam and Eamonn of their new music, their old (really fun) band name, and a whole lot more.

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Why Music Festivals are Crucial to our Economy | Music News

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:00:05 +1000

Bluesfest Byron Bay returned in April after three cancellations.

An economic study showed it created thousands of jobs and millions of dollars for local economies, and it featured high on a Pollstar mid-year report

The final attendance figure was 101,024 - the fifth highest in recent history
45% of the audience came from across the border, and they brought between $175 million to $180 million with them, further highlighting the need for the NSW Government to retain Bluesfest within their borders
Bluesfest injected $70.2 million into the Byron Shire, with spending of $142.2 million, wages and salaries of $25.6 million and about 641.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) employment positions.
The ravaged Northern Rivers economy benefitted to the tune of $143.9 million, with the festival spending $254 million, creating 1,348.5 FTEs and $57.2 million on wages and salaries.
NSW had a fresh injection of $232.3 million, in addition to the festival spend of $416.5 million, 2,002 FTEs, and wages and salaries of $97.8 million.
Bluesfest contributed $272.3 million to the Australian economy, with a $459.2 million national spend, 2,149 FTEs, and wages and salaries amounting to $108.8 million.

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Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe) Interview

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:00:55 +1000

Eamonn was joined by Aussie rock royalty Kav Temperley in a special chat ahead of his show at Drifter's Wharf. They covered Kav's new solo work, his work with prolific Australian rock outfit Eskimo Joe, and his musings after a career spanning decades in the Australian music scene.

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Splendour Caught In A Lie Regarding U18 Ticketholder Rules? | Music News

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:00:06 +1000

We have an update regarding last week's story. Last week Splendour announced that 11th-hour changes being enforced by the NSW Police would see patrons of the Byron Bay music festival under the age of 18 unable to attend without adult supervision. Much of the discussion was around the lateness of the announcement from Splendour, which came from a last-minute change to their license by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority.

However, new information sourced by The Guardian Australia has revealed that Splendour was aware of the position of the ILGA more than a month ago.

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Brandon Duff Interview III

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:00:48 +1000

Another guest makes the three-peat! Brandon Duff is a singer and songwriter from the Central Coast. Brandon joined Homebrewed to discuss his latest single release, and future plans for releases and gigs.

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NSW Police Enforce Ticket Changes for Splendour | Music News

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:17:11 +1000

Much beloved Australian Music Festival Splendour in the Grass has been forced to issue a statement to ticket holders, declaring that patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a 'responsible adult'.

Their statement in full reads: Dear Splendour community,

On Friday night all of our underage ticketholders received an email from Moshtix informing them of late developments regarding Splendour’s Liquor License. In a nutshell, the message was this…

ALL PATRONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHILST AT THE EVENT AND CAMPGROUNDS.

This is not Splendour’s decision.

These new rules have been imposed on us by NSW Police. We were only informed of this late Thursday and we are very unhappy about these major changes being forced on the festival at such a late stage. We understand the impact it will have on many of our patrons. We also don’t want you to walk away with a fine.

So we want you all to be aware that Police will be present at the event, roaming throughout the crowd checking that underage minors are with a responsible adult.

Considerable fines may apply if not compliant. Splendour will also be in breach of our liquor licence, which will have major consequences.

More information can be found in our FAQs and our Youth Policy.

The ONLY place you can purchase tickets for accompanying responsible adults is via the resale facility, where all monies go to the previous ticket holder.

To register as a responsible adult accompanying a minor, please fill out this FORM.

Best wishes,

Splendour in the Grass

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Art vs. Science Interview

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:02:25 +1000

Dan Mac from Art vs. Science spoke to Cam and Eamonn about their new music and more.

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AFL Grand Final Abandons Aussie Pre-Game Entertainment | Music News

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:27:00 +1000

After having an all-Aussie pre-game entertainment line-up since 2019 (and an Aussie appearing in eight of the last 11 grand finals), the AFL have announced global superstar Robbie Williams will perform at the MCG laster this year.

Cam shares his disappointment with the decisions and explains why an Aussie act could have done just as good.

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Rya Park Interview

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:24:25 +1000

Rya Park is a singer/songwriter from Melbourne, Australia. Rya tells Cam about her debut EP 'Generational', her love for her partner, and how writing songs about her partner compares to her usual musical themes of depression and anxiety.

Cam shares his jealousy of Rya's live music weekends in Melbourne, and Rya's subsequent favourite gigs.

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Sputnik Sweetheart Interview

Mon, 30 May 2022 21:49:08 +1000

Joe from Canberra band Sputnik Sweetheart joined Cam to discuss the bands beginnings, their new single, and an in-depth view on the current TikTok controversy with artists and labels sparked by Halsey.

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Chymes Interview

Mon, 16 May 2022 11:00:22 +1000

Chymes in a alt/pop musician from the NSW Central Coast. Chymes swung by the Homebrewed studios to discuss her latest EP 'Karma', the success of the dark/alt/pop genre and in a podcast exclusive, she reveals missing the chance to see Ed Sheeran in a tiny Sydney bar.

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Boo Seeka Interview II

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:00:32 +1000

Boo Seeka joined Homebrewed for a return interview to chat about their latest upcoming album. We also discuss the decision to close down The Cambridge Hotel in Newcastle (Ben's hometown), and what it might mean for music in the area. Ben also tells us how COVID affected his mental state and what inspired the music for the latest album.

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Flood Relief Gigs & Environmental Music Prize Finalists | Music News

Wed, 04 May 2022 19:00:58 +1000

Some of Australia's biggest names in music will be headlining a free concert aimed at lifting the spirits of flood-affected Northern Rivers residents.

The line-up for the 'One from the Heart' concert includes Daryl Braithwaite, Paul Kelly and Dan Kelly, The Buckleys, Sheppard, Darlinghurst, Lime Cordiale, Jon Stevens and Lismore's own Grinspoon.

Households from some of the hardest-hit postcodes including Lismore and surrounds — 2480 — as well as the lower Richmond (postcodes 2471, 2472) qualify for four free tickets to the event, which will be held on Sunday, May 15.

Meanwhile, the Environmental Music Prize Finalists have been announced:

Billy Otto ‘Can’t Take The Ocean Out Of Me’
Briggs & Tim Minchin ‘Housefyre’
Ciaran Gribbin ‘What If’
Eskimo Joe ‘Say Something’
Holy Holy ‘Hello My Beautiful World’
Holy Holy ‘Port Road’
In Hearts Wake ‘Worldwide Suicide’
Jack River ‘We Are The Youth’
Jess Ribeiro ‘In Love With This Place’
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard ‘If Not Now, Then When?’
King Stingray ‘Hey Wanhaka’
L-Fresh The Lion ‘Mother’
Lime Cordiale ‘Addicted To The Sunshine’
Little Green ‘The Night’
Paul Kelly ‘Sleep Australia Sleep’
Reverend Bones ‘The Sky Was Blue (The Bushfire Song)’
Rory Phillips ‘The Truth’
Sage Roadknight ‘Voices’
Small Island Big Song ‘Ta’u Tama’
Tambah Project ‘Our Song’
The Boy of Many Colors ft. Emily Wurramara ‘When a Tree Falls’
Virtual Choir by The Bowerbird Collective ‘World Migratory Bird Day’
What So Not ft. Evan Giia ‘Messin’ Me Up’
William Crighton ft. William Barton & Julieanne Crighton ‘Your Country’

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Pill Testing at Groovin's Canberra Leg Denied Due to Insurance | Music News

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:00:35 +1000

Groovin the Moo, the country’s first festival to provide free pill testing to punters, will no longer have the service on site.

Pill Testing Australia, the company who conducts the tests on site, were unable to secure public liability insurance for last weekend’s event, to be held in Canberra.

Festival organisers, as well as the ACT government, were both in support of the service – which makes it even more of a shame, considering it had been successful at Groovin the Moo’s events there in 2018 and 2019.

Pill Testing Australia spokesman Gino Vambuca explained that private insurance companies had proposed unrealistic deadlines and expectations of the organisation.

“It’s sad and quite dangerous in a way that you’d pull this rug out from underneath us now, because whether you like it or not we know what happens — some people will use drugs,” he said.

“They’ve declined at the last minute to proceed with insuring us, and requiring a heap of other information that was impossible to provide them with at such short notice, effectively terminating our service.”

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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Interview II

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:04:37 +1000

Jack McEwin from Perth band Psychedelic Porn Crumpets joined Homebrewed to discuss their new album 'Night Gnomes', and being able to tour the country again. Jack tells Cam and Eamonn how the band have matured, and how he will try to drink less on their overseas tours to try to take in more of the cities they visit. Jack also says that the band have enjoyed success on vinyl record sales comparatively, and how they try to tell a story with their music.

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AC/DC Improves Surgeries & Great Southern Nights Ends | Music News

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +1000

Did you know that AC/DC can improve the accuracy and efficiency in clinical sergeries? Well, you do now! That, plus we go through the numbers and look ahead to next year's Great Southern Night's initiative.

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Vale Ken West, Organiser of the Big Day Out Festival | Music News

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +1000

Vale Ken West, a true great of Australian music. Ken managed to change the landscape of the Australian music industry with his incredible passion and ambition for what he could achieve. Homebrewed offers our deepest condolences to the West family and friends.

Holy Holy Interview II

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +1000

The incredibly talented Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy) joined Cam and Eamonn for a second time, despite the previous interview never making it to air due to the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling a string of Holy Holy shows. Oscar and Cam bond over their love for the Birds Aren't Real conspiracy theory, whilst Eamonn and Oscar ponder what life would be like in an apocalypse, with both offering very little to society in this made-up world. Oscar speaks of Holy Holy's newest album 'Hello My Beautiful World' and their upcoming tour, which is coming to Drifters Wharf in Gosford on the 14th of April.

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Cambridge Hotel to Close and Final Round of RISE Grants | Music News

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +1000

In a devastating blow to what remains of Newcastle’s live music scene, arguably the city’s most beloved live music venue The Cambridge is headed for the wrecking ball.

As Newcastle Live reports, the iconic hotel will call last drinks mid-way through next year to make way for student accommodation.

In a situation eerily reminiscent of Sydney’s The Lansdowne, which is set to close and be replaced by hostel accommodation once the current tenants’ lease expires, property developers Linkcity are reportedly planning to convert The Cambridge into a 19-storey student accommodation with 500 rooms, dining and retail outlets and student common areas in a multi-million-dollar development.

The developers say they want to create “a safe sanctuary for young people that may be living away from home for the first time”, and a licensed venue apparently does not align with that goal.

The final round of RISE funds has been allocated, with millions funneled into scores of live projects, including several decisions that will surely raise eyebrows.

Canberra’s $200 million budget for its Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand fund (RISE) breaks off the remaining $20 million for the arts, the bulk of which is injected into the struggling concerts space and the performing arts, including theatre and dance.

Music festivals, crippled by the the trifecta of bushfires, floods and the pandemic, are among the big winners.

Jaddan Comerford’s UNIFIED Music Group is successful with its application for a regional showcase and merchandise pop-up store project featuring performances and goods designed by artists on its roster. The Melbourne-based group receives $480,000.

Also, $600,000 is earmarked for Empire Touring on a national tour of Australian performers visiting 23 locations to “pay tribute to the world’s best,” including The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, John Lennon and David Bowie.

British India land $140,000 to support the indie rockers on a national tour “with a focus on regional towns.”

Also getting a win is Queensland’s Yeehaa Events, which receives $577,500 to present NQ’s Rock’n Country, featuring more than 40 homegrown acts which the organisation is confident will “reboot the industry and the careers of emerging artists.”

Concerts giant Live Nation receives $97,500 to produce the “On Stage” series at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne, part of the group’s vast live entertainment empire.

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Central Coast Music Interview

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:05:08 +1000

Central Coast Music is a collective of music professionals on the NSW Central Coast. The organisations invites music producers, songwriters, performers, label managers, event managers, venue managers, radio hosts and more of all levels to participate in a collective goal to enhance the music industry on the Central Coast.

Eamonn was joined by Greg Carey (Artist Manager for The Rubens), Ed Prescott (Artist Manager for NEAV), and Lou Sawilejskij (Artist Manager at Nala Music).

Central Coast Music is officially launching on the 6th of April 2022 with a free event at Drifters Wharf, Gosford.

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Great Southern Nights and VIVID Gigs | Music News

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +1000

Great Southern Nights, which returns mid-March after skipping a year due to a particularly rough stretch of the pandemic, is a mass celebration of music and community.

Following a two-year stretch like nothing we’ve experienced, finally, a weeks-long coming out party, a knees-up after too long locked up. And it promises to provide a much-needed boost for the state’s live music ecosystem, one that’s been razed by the health crisis.

This year’s feast of live includes concerts from Jimmy Barnes, Amy Shark, Jessica Mauboy, The Veronicas, Baker Boy, Peking Duk, Courtney Barnett, Daryl Braithwaite, Archie Roach, James Reyne, Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers and scores more, with shows lighting up deep in the regions and, of course, Sydney.

This year’s programme is “bigger and better,” says Annabelle Herd, CEO of ARIA, which spearheaded the initiative in partnership with the state government, and delivered through Destination NSW, its agency for tourism and major events sectors.

With Great Southern Nights, “we wanted to find a way to both inject financial resources into the industry, work and help the live industry back on its feet,” she explains.

“That’s why the programme was initiated in 2020. None of us thought we’d be here in 2022; we figured we’d be way further down the track in terms of bringing music back.”

After two years locked in a deep freeze, live music desperately needs a relaunch. Consumer confidence has been stripped back, thanks to the stop-start nature of lockdowns and constantly-changing rules from above.

“There is a confidence issue at the moment,” Herd admits. “The only way to overcome that is to put on great shows, show people that they can get back to live music. And that it is worth doing it.”

Critically, for artists and every professional in the food chain, no one will be working this event for free. Though fees aren’t made public, “everybody involved gets paid,” Herd confirms. “That was our big intention. We wanted to inject some funding into the industry which so desperately needs it.”

The project couldn’t come at a more urgent time. Live venues are stuck in a perfect shit storm.When news broke last month that The Lansdowne Hotel was set to call last drinks, it was the latest blow for a sector thumped by lockdowns, low confidence and developers’ never-ending appetite for apartment blocks.

The data bears that out. The Australia Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) issued a sobering report in late 2020, which found 70% of music businesses won’t last more than 6 months. Some 30% would not last more than 3 months.

Matters have improved, though business is a long way from pre-COVID heights. Based on members data captured by APRA AMCOS, live music activity in the month of December 2021 — typically a peak time — was at just 6 per cent of the pre-COVID period, the society’s CEO Dean Ormston has said.

Then, in time, talks will ramp up on returning Great Southern Nights as an annual event.

Chelsea Berman Interview III

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +1000

Another three-peat! Central Coast artist Chelsea Berman swung by the Homebrewed studios for the third time to help premiere her new single 'Things We Shouldn't Do'. Chelsea explains how having a side job aside from music is crucial (especially given the past two years), how her parents' clothing company has helped her music and brand and more.

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APRA AMCOS to pay $1.5m in live performance royalties for COVID-cancelled shows | Music News

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:29:56 +1000

Live performance royalty cheques will continue to roll in, even for those musicians whose shows were scrapped due to the Omicron variant.

Last week, APRA AMCOS announced it would pay $1.5 million in royalties to members for cancelled gigs that were scheduled to take place in Australia and New Zealand from 1 October, 2021 to 28 February 2022. The initiative is an extension to payouts made in 2020, when APRA AMCOS moved forward its performance report payments to May from November.

APRA Chair Jenny Morris said “just as it felt like things were starting to open up and live music was ready to kick off a successful summer season, the latest COVID-19 wave once again cancelled live events causing substantial financial loss and emotional strain to our members and the broader industry,”

The APRA board approved this royalties measure “so that swift action can be taken to support our members and pay them for the royalties they would have made from the live performances of their songs,”

With health departments at all levels “consistently failing to consult with the music industry” when establishing public health orders which determine if the show can go on, the PRO states, it’s the artists and organisers who are often left to make the call, usually late in the game.

While emergency funds for major events have been announced in recent weeks and months by the Victorian and New South Wales governments, APRA AMCOS reiterates its call on government at all levels to provide wider support to a range of enterprises.

The deadline for APRA AMCOS members to submit for royalties is 28 February 2022 with payments to be distributed in March.

For members who did perform live during the period, APRA notes, the live performance royalty will be fast-tracked for payment in March.

Jaguar Jonze Interview

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +1000

Jaguar Jonze is a hard-to-genre musician from Brisbane (Cam described it as moody, dark, Western, pop - and she digged it!) She joined Homebrewed to discuss her latest single as part of her campaign to become Australia's entrant into Eurovision 2022, as well as becoming a vocal advocate for sexual harassments victims at the hand of powerful figures within the Australian music scene. She really is just a genuinely lovely human who we loved chatting to. Hope you enjoy the episode.

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Ruby Archer Interview

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:05:25 +1000

Ruby Archer is a musician from the NSW Central Coast. She joined Homebrewed to launch her debut EP 'Chamomile Tea', as well as share insight into how a local and independent musician can fund their expensive music career.

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DICE Interview

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +1000

DICE are a bright alternative 4-piece rock band from Perth. They only formed in November 2020, but they have already grown incredible amounts in just over a year. Ben Hodge (lead singer and guitarist) joined Homebrewed for just his second ever interview, where he shares his thoughts on being compared to National legends Spacey Jane and how supporting the Western Australian music scene is.

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Star Generation Interview

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +1000

Star Generation are a three-piece from the Central Coast. Cam and Eamonn were joined by the band to discuss their ambitions for the group and how they juggle being part-time musicians. They also reveal why they upload to SoundCloud over Spotify, and share the story of how they recorded their new single 'In My Time of Need' with one microphone at a makeshift home studio.

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Hillsong Fiasco & Festival Funding | Music News

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +1000

Megachurch Hillsong has been ordered by NSW Health to cease singing and dancing at their annual Summer youth camp, currently taking place outside of Newcastle after a public outcry in response to videos posted online of hundreds of maskless teenagers crammed under a large tent for daily celebratory worship sessions.

Videos posted to Instagram by the church also showed parishioners dancing to pop music that was non-devotional, which has been viewed by the community as a breach of current health restrictions, which ban dancing and singing in all indoor and outdoor settings until January 27th.

While religious groups are exempt from certain restrictions, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard confirmed that the actions of the camp were in breach of current protocols.

“Singing and dancing at a major recreational facility are in breach of the public health order,” said the Minister in a statement.

“While the order does not apply to religious services, it does apply to major recreation facilities and this event is clearly in breach of both the spirit and intent of the order, which is in place to help keep the community safe.”

Meanwhile, Events and festivals to receive $43 million support package due to changes in public health order.

Applies to festivals that have already been impacted as well as festivals which will be impacted in the future

Hollow Coves Interview

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +1000

Hollow Coves are a duo out of the Gold Coast. Ryan Henderson and Matt Carins joined Homebrewed to discuss how they formed, and compared their original stomping ground Brisbane to the music scene on the Gold Coast.

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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Interview

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:52:26 +1000

TJJT are an all-female four-piece originally from Canberra. The bass player Jaida joined Homebrewed to tell Cam and Eamonn about the time the band was formed - a sleepover which involved watching Jack Black in School of Rock. She also tells us how they got their incredible band name, as well as discussing new music, touring, and a potential move to Wollongong.

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Solar Slice Eco Gigs & Omicron Insurance Scheme Calls | Music News

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +1000

The reigning ARIAs best Australian live act, Lime Cordiale, is the first to sign up for FEAT. Live’s “Solar Slice,” a new sustainability initiative which directs a cut from the price of entry to environmental projects.

FEAT. Live is the sister company to Future Energy Artists (FEAT.) and a joint venture between Lenffer and James Clarke, Managing Director of entertainment and culture marketing specialists Bolster.

The “Solar Slice surcharge” can be built into the booking fee of partner events as an industry commitment to prioritising sustainability.

In this case, it’s Lime Cordiale’s 12-date The Squeeze tour, announced last Monday

the festival rolls around the country from next April with a lineup including Thelma Plum, Client Liaison, THE VANNS and others.

Solar Slice is the brainchild of Heidi Lenffer, a founding member of Cloud Control

1.5% is the suggested “Solar Slice” surcharge price point, a symbolic reinforcement of the 1.5 degree warming target of the Paris Climate Agreement.

For the entire Squeeze tour, this is forecast at 15,800 tones CO2, or 2,460 tones CO2 per show, which is roughly equivalent to the annual emissions of 1,000 Australian households.

Using its modelling, “Solar Slice” revenue can be funneled into carbon reduction measures, fund Lime Cordiale’s sustainability priorities (in collaboration with the FEAT. Live advisory board), and invest in industry solutions needed for long-term low-carbon live event operations, reads a statement.

Across all dates of the Squeeze, $1 from each ticket will be pumped into funding a carbon reduction program, designed to reduce the environmental impact of their jaunt.

Meanwhile, The Omicron variant is a clear and present danger to Australia’s live entertainment industry, one that could snuff out the recovery.

That’s the underlying message of a new call-out from Australia’s music industry, which bands together once again with an urgent plea for support from above.

This may be the start of a bleak period, thanks to a new strain of COVID-19 which has gone global in a recent days and weeks, ruining Christmas for some and casting doubt over the reopening of borders and venues.

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The Sea Gypsies Interview III

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:13:49 +1000

The Sea Gypsies are 5-piece band from the NSW Central Coast. Dan from the band joined Cam and Eamonn to discuss their new music releases after two years away, as well as an in-depth discussion on what is needed to give the Central Coast a massive boost for the live music scene.

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Sunday Mail Interview

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:34:02 +1000

Sunday Mail (Liam Collins) joined Homebrewed to help premiere his new single and have a chat about how he began his musical career, which was largely catapulted into reality thanks to a cancelled overseas trip and COVID.

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Festival Strip Searching and Lawsuits | Music News

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:23:29 +1000

New research suggests police and sniffer dog presence leads to riskier drug use at festivals, with experts calling for a change in policing practice at music festivals following a new survey that showed police presence at music festivals leads punters to “panic overdose” to avoid getting caught.

Meanwhile, lawyers at Slater and Gordon and the Redfern Legal Centre launched a class action investigation into “unlawful” police strip searches of hundreds of attendees at Splendour In The Grass Festival.

The investigation follows piling concerns about the use of strip searches, as seen in watchdog investigations, internal police documents, and coroner’s reports from the last six year. Though the action will focus solely on strip searches at Splendour In The Grass.

Young people strip searched unlawfully at Splendour in the Grass are suing the NSW Police.

Lawyers launching the class action investigation believe there were hundreds of people who were unlawfully stripsearched at the festival from 2016 onwards and are calling for them to join the case.

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Molly Millington Interview

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:20:18 +1000

Molly Millington is a singer and songwriter from the NSW Central Coast. She joined Cam in the Homebrewed studios to discuss her recent waves of success which includes being the Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist of the Week and being a support act for Thelma Plum on her National tour.

Molly also reveals that she has an EP in the works, and she tells Cam of her incredible journey into music, all thanks to attending Bluesfest as a teenager.

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Ben Jones Interview

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +1000

Ben Jones is perhaps the quirkiest and one of the more exciting acts coming out of the Central Coast. He is a songwriter, guitarist, producer, label manager and festival organiser. Perhaps best known to our audience as one half of Central Coast band Trash Stash. Ben joined Homebrewed to discuss his new music both as part of Trash Stash and his solo project ARGYLE, his record label, and Trash Fest which is a fun local-based festival on the Central Coast.

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Red Tape to be Stripped for Live Music Return | Music News

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +1000

Streets across the state will be bursting with culture, flavours, music and laughter under a proposal to permanently slash red tape to allow more live music, arts venues and artisan food and drink businesses.

That's the plan according to the State Government, with Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the NSW Government is seeking community feedback on the latest initiative to allow cultural, arts and hospitality ventures to flourish.

“Anyone who makes a living from the hospitality, entertainment, arts or live music scene has endured the toughest period in their working lives and we want to see these industries thrive in a post-pandemic NSW,” Mr Stokes said.

“Instead of finding reasons why things shouldn’t happen, we’re throwing out the old rule book to transform shops into art galleries or music venues and make it easier to set up a cheese and wine bar.”

“Live music or performances will be permitted in just about any retail setting, while food trucks and dark kitchens can go ahead anywhere with landowner’s consent, provided they meet certain criteria.”

Temporary events being held on council-owned land will also be encouraged under the new package.

“After many months indoors, we want to see the streets of NSW come alive, so we’re doing everything we can to entice people back to our centres and high streets,” Mr Stokes said.

“We’re making sure the rules around temporary events are easy to understand and allow councils to hold fetes, markets, music and sporting events on council-owned land without planning approvals.

“We’re also proposing to remove the 30-day cap on filming on private property without a DA, making it easier than ever for TV or films to shoot in NSW.”

Applicants will need to adhere to strict conditions to take advantage of these new measures.

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Winterbourne Interview II

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +1000

Jordan and James are the duo that is Winterbourne, and they joined Homebrewed for a second interview. They recently released an award-nominated film called 'Revolutionary, Film'. The boys discuss being productive in lockdown, the differences of making a film compared to music, and Cam uses an analogy for the final time* after referencing a cow being juiced.

*not necessarily accurate

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Ticketing Data Reveals the Scale of Losses Over the Pandemic | Music News

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:03:50 +1000

Live Performance Australia’s annual ticketing data shows how the pandemic “obliterated” the live entertainment industry last year, wiping out $1.4 billion in revenue and reducing the sector by 70%.

In the report, the peak body for live entertainment found that “Contemporary Music,” easily the biggest category, generating over 50% of total revenue across all live performance, was smashed by the health crisis. Contemporary Music, which factors-in rock, pop and hip-hop concerts

posted revenue of $309 million, down 63% compared with 2019
attendance of nearly 3 million, down by 65% year-on-year.
the volume of tickets issued to live performance events plummeted by 68% to under 8 million.
revenue from ticket sales tumbled by 69% to $600 million
the average ticket price fell from $92.89 to $87.14.

The report found that Victoria was the hardest hit State (no surprises), seeing a 79% decline in attendance and second-highest decline in revenue, down 75%.

South Australia was the least effected State, with a 55% decline in revenue and 40% decline in attendance.

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Brandon Duff Interview II

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:47:47 +1000

Brandon Duff is a singer/songwriter from the NSW Central Coast. Brandon joined Homebrewed to discuss his latest single 'Crystal Eyes', and how when you say it quickly it sounds a bit like crystalised. He also discusses how his 'love' for former NSW Premier Gladys BErejiklian began and his thoughts on creating those videos for social media, how he got through lockdown and more. We're also best friends too, apparently.

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The Vanns Interview

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +1000

The Vanns are a four-piece indie-rock band from Wollongong. Cameron Little from the band joined Homebrewed to answer the question: What does Cam squared to the power of Eamonn equal? Cam (Little) discusses how the band have had to postpone their tour eight (8!!) times, how the band have been unproductive during lockdown, and what we can expect in terms of a new album in March 2022.

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Live Music Return Pushed Forward & Musicians Making A Difference Day | Music News

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +1000

Changes have been announced for the restrictions that will be eased for NSW the Monday after the state hits the milestone of 80% of the adult population fully vaccinated.

New NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet revealed the changes with a number of restrictions around entertainment venues to be eased more than initially announced.

Among them, there will be a 3000-capacity limit for controlled outdoor gatherings (ie. seated, ticketed events such as concerts). It had previously been announced that the capacity limit would be 500, so it’s a fairly significant increase.

In July Spanish scientists researching COVID-19 at an indoor concert with 5,000 people without physical distancing found that same-day rapid testing, the use of face masks and improved ventilation led to very low rates of transmission. Of the 4,584 attendees who were analysed, six cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the two weeks following the concert. Three of the cases were believed to have been caught after the event, while one person potentially attended the concert during their incubation period. The source of the other two cases couldn't be identified

Nightclubs, meanwhile, will be permitted to open earlier than the previously-slated date of Wednesday, 1st December. There’s one big catch, though – clubs will be able to open for seated drinking only. Dancing will not be allowed until that 1st December date.

Artists and industry bigwigs are coming together to bring attention to youth crises in Australian communities for Musicians Making A Difference Day.

On Friday, October 15, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, UK producer Joel Corry, and many artists are set to join forces with in order to lend their support to youth charity Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD).

Among the industry heavyweights to also take part include Universal Music Australia, ARN, iHeartRadio, Pedestrian.TV, Brag Media, Spotify, Yahoo, TikTok, Twitch, Network Ten, MTV, APRA AMCOS, AIM, Sony Foundation, Kaimera & UnLtd.

The collective effort comes as a creative response to youth crises in Australian communities in light of over 26,400 reports of child abuse and neglect taking place every year, 27,680 young people living homeless on any given night, and suicide continuing to be the leading cause of death for young people,

The transformative power of music has been harnessed by the charity for almost two decades to break down barriers and reach young people in need through welfare support and creative therapy, nationwide.

This Musicians Making A Difference Day, they are hoping to help raise awareness for the cause that transforms young lives through music by dedicating a song to someone in need on Friday, October 15 with the hashtag #ThisSongIsForYou and tag @mmadaustralia.

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Sugar Soap Interview

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +1000

Luke and Dan from the Central Coast band Sugar Soap joined Homebrewed to discuss their latest two-track release, the thought process behind the 'A side' and 'B side', how their somewhat unique sound fits in with the Central Coast and broader Australian music scenes and more.

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RISE Grant Funding Changes & We Launch New Spotify Playlist | Music News

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +1000

The live industry is welcoming a tweak to the conditions applied to RISE grants, which should ensure artists and crew members are paid promptly.

RISE was designed to help reopen industry post-lockdown. The Delta variant threw in a curveball

Competitive grant scheme
Has been criticized for slow rollout of support
$200m over 2 years with $40m remaining
Can be for projects as small as $25k
Funding decisions will consider a balance across art forms and types of activity, geographic and community diversity, and generation of jobs.
Applications close at the end of the year

Following concerns over the fair distribution of money and bottlenecks in the delivery of payments, federal government recently introduced a rule that requires 33 per cent of each of the Batch 5 RISE grants be paid to suppliers within 30 days of receipt, as a deposit for future services.

The new rules could be a lifeline for thousands of sole-traders and live industry professionals who make the shows happen.

In a report by The Australian, it was revealed that the new provisions were put in place in response to fears that promoters may be withholding the funds from third parties.

When The Australian asked Arts Minister Paul Fletcher why the 33 per cent deposit rule was not applied to the fourth round, he said it was because those grants agreements have “already been entered into”.

"We can’t change the rules retrospectively… it really reflects continuing consultation with the music sector, and the fact that the goalposts have been moving as we’ve understood the impact of Delta”, Fletcher said.

Fletcher also confirmed that RISE grants cannot be spent on things like international artists’ fees, quarantine costs or royalties for non-Australian artists.

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Atlas and the Attic Interview

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +1000

Sam from Brisbane band Atlas and the Attic joined Homebrewed to have a chat about their new EP Impossible Stories. During the chat, Sam revealed to Cam and Eamonn that lockdown forced him to ponder the fact he hadn't lived the life he thought he did during high school, and tells the story behind a Tweet that had Eamonn in stiches.

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Perth-Based App to Challenge Spotify & Vax Stage Pass | Music News

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +1000

Melanie Bainbridge and Harry Deluxe, who have decades of experience in the music industry — most recently in the band Mama Red and the Dark Blues — have watched the decimation of revenue streams for recording artists and decided to do something about it.

They are creating a music streaming app called The Pack for unsigned, original local artists.

"All we're doing is turning the business model of streaming on its head," Ms Bainbridge told business leaders at a startup forum

"Instead of effectively benefiting the people at the top, it benefits the creator. So it gives them a revenue stream.”

Listeners and businesses can subscribe to The Pack as patrons, with the money going straight into the pockets of artists.

"There's no labels or middlemen, so we're actually cutting out a very big part of that conversation, and it's meaningful to artists because they'll get a much larger percentage of the streaming royalty," Ms Bainbridge said.

Artists would receive 40 per cent of all revenue generated by The Pack, and the rest would go back into developing the business.

They say it will promote local unsigned artists who are "invisible" on major streaming platforms, without the backing of record labels to support them

The idea is for listeners to help curate playlists in the businesses they frequent.

The app will initially be trialled around parts of Perth, with the aim of launching commercially in August next year.

Meanwhile, to enter the Vax Stage Pass, enter here - Vaxstagepass - https://vaxstagepass.com.au/enter-now/

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Asteroid Blues Interview

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +1000

Asteroid Blues are an indie/rock five-piece from Southwest Sydney. Corey and Brenton (a.k.a Lemon) from the band joined Homebrewed to discuss their newest self-titled EP set for release on October 1, how the band members got their nicknames (our personal favourite is 'Big Sauce'), and what they have planned for the rest of 2021 plus more.

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#VaxTheNation, Guy Sebastian, & Great Southern Nights Returns | Music News

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +1000

The Aus music industry needs you to get fully-vaxxed, with a big, nationwide push for government to guarantee no more lockdowns.

That’s the crux of a new campaign, #VaxTheNation, which pulls together an extraordinary lineup of musicians, industry leaders and businesses.

With the live industry facing the darkest 18-months of any lifetime, the leading players in Australia’s music industry joined forces to amplify the message.

The campaign was seeded when advertising veteran Russel Howcroft appeared on Q&A and spoke passionately about the live industry’s troubles, and took shape when Live Nation CEO Roger Field and Russel hammered out a plan

An element to the project is, get vaccinated, and get people back to having those golden moments again. And no more interruptions.

To drive it home, more than 400 artists are on board, as are businesses across the wider entertainment sector, including YouTube and TikTok.

According to data provided by the LIVE Alliance, two thirds of industry jobs (79,000) had disappeared by the end of 2020, while $23.6 billion of economic output and $10.7 billion of added value had been wiped out by the pandemic.

Late last Monday (Sept 6), Guy Sebastian posted a video on his social media channels in response to the music industry’s #VaxTheNation campaign.

While Sebastian had initially supported the campaign, the video indicated he didn’t feel comfortable with some of its messaging.

"I would never, ever tell people what to do when it comes to their personal health choices,” said Sebastian, noting that some people have exceptional circumstances to consider when making choices around things such as vaccination.

“I just want to say I’m really sorry".

“It was not a post that communicated with love or compassion, which I feel is what’s needed when it comes to addressing things like vaccinations.”

Sebastian’s video attracted immediate backlash from within the music industry.

Briggs tweeted that “any musicians apologising for trying to get back to work by advocating for a safer audience is self defeating.”

Ben Lee described it as “a really sad example of what happens when your career is dependent on trying to be all things to all people.”

Sydney rapper Urthboy went further, writing “Some artists are expending a huge amount of their cultural capital challenging audiences to get vaxxed. So much respect. And then there’s Guy Sebastian, one of our most successful artists, who sounds like he agrees with the science but is terrified of losing his anti-vax $”

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The Moving Stills Interview

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:45:01 +1000

The Moving Stills are a 4-piece band from the Central Coast. With a similar sound to Dope Lemon, Kasabian and a smattering of others, The Moving Stills are one to keep an eye on. Cam and Eamonn were joined by Tom and Ben from the band to discuss their latest single release, what a Moving Stills live show looks like and more.

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Gigs at the Local Footy to Get Around Government Restrictions | Music News

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +1000

Concrete surfers announce creative new tour

With in-person concerts severely limited and many bands and artists depending on cash from gigs to be viable, the live music industry has taken a major beating.

While the sporting world hasn’t been completely spared, the difference in crowd numbers has sometimes been hard to get your head around.

As 60,000 people descend upon the MCG for an AFL game, live music venues a suburb over are operating at 50% capacity.

And with no resolution in sight for so many Aussie artists wanting to play their songs live and earn a living, Brisbane band Concrete Surfers have found a way around it - Live music at the footy!

The idea started one day when the band had another show cancelled and the lead singer Jovi Brook suggested that they “might as well go and play at the footy games so we can actually play a show”.

Their manager Chris Langenberg ran with the idea and “called virtually every QRL club in the state and explained the situation in the music industry at the moment.”

After telling the rugby league clubs about the continued cancellation of tours due to border and venue restrictions and floating the idea of playing gigs at their games, they were all ears

“All of the footy clubs were super excited at the idea of having something different happening after the game and were incredibly understanding of the situation for bands and wanted to help!", said Langenberg.

“The idea came because Trent from the band is a massive Wynnum Manly Seagulls fan and the band usually go to their home games.”

In fact, band meetings are often “planned around when the footy is happening” and are even sometimes “squeezed into the half time break.”

Enter the ‘If Ya Can’t Beat Em, Join Em’ tour that starts next weekend. Concrete Surfers will play right after the final whistle sounds at several Queensland Rugby League games and there will be no additional cost to punters already there. It’s a chance for the band to finally play some gigs and also enjoy a bit of local footy as a bonus.

At the moment there’s three gigs planned at games in Brisbane and one in Townsville over the first two weekends in September, with hopefully more to be announced during finals. And while it’s certainly not a money spinner for the band who got funding to make it happen, it’s a chance to play live music and maybe even prove a point.

“The most important thing for them is to play a show in front of a crowd again,” says Chris. He admits that although it started as a “dig at the restrictions that are in place in music venues”, the band are hoping it shines a “light on how rough it has been for venues and artists over the past two years.”

Boo Seeka Interview

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +1000

Ben from Boo Seeka joined Homebrewed to discuss the latest movements in the Boo Seeka project, including the debunking of a popular theory/myth. Ben also raised concerns over the live music scene in regional NSW such as his hometown of Newcastle and the Central Coast. Ben also provides some golden nuggets of optimism in his analysis of the music industry pre, during, and post lockdown.

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Festival Insurance Schemes & Bluesfest, Grapevine Report Losses | Music News

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +1000

A number of Australian live music organisations have called on the Federal Government to implement a government-backed insurance scheme that will help out with compensation for events that have been forced to cancel because of COVID-19.

On Friday, 6th August, Live Music Australia, ARIA, APRA AMCOS, PPCA, the Australian Festival Association, and Live Entertainment Industry Forum all released a joint statement to the Federal Government

In the statement, the groups are calling for a “UK-style insurance scheme”, to provide “certainty for the Australian live music and entertainment sector.”

“The Australian live music and entertainment sector has long argued that a government-backed insurance scheme is the missing piece of the puzzle necessary to allow the sector to rebuild, maintain employment and rapidly restore the critical economic and cultural contribution to the nation.”

“The industry calls on all levels of government to come together and establish a partnership approach with industry, delivering a government-backed insurance scheme.”

“It will ensure that Australia continues to foster global best practice in incentives and schemes for our world leading live music and entertainment industry.”

For context, the scheme in the UK – dubbed the Live Events Reinsurance Scheme – has been created in partnership with the UK government, and Lloyd’s of London insurers. Through this partnership, the government have been able to “guarantee policies issued by commercial insurers to live events that are open to the general public.” This includes festivals, and business events.

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Sammi Constantine Interview III

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:33:32 +1000

For the third time, Sydney musician Sammi Constantine joined the Homebrewed Podcast. Sammi discusses her new single 'The Show', and educated Cam and Eamonn on NFT's, something Sammi will be using for her newest release. She will be auctioning off pieces of art related to the music clip for The Show (if it sounds complicated don't stress, she breaks it down really well). Cam asks Sammi how her mental health has been during lockdown, and Eamonn deems Sammi the pioneer of releasing a new single every month in the build up to a bigger body of work, plus more.

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Jesse Morrison Interview

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:28:54 +1000

Jesse Morrison is a singer/songwriter from Newcastle, who possesses the ability to perform on a stage, on the street, or anywhere in between. Jesse joined Homebrewed to help premiere his new single 'Reptile' which is officially out today. Jesse told Cam and Eamonn that he did not pick up the guitar until he was 18 - a remarkable achievement given his moderate success in such a short time. Cam also recalls a time he saw Jesse busking at Byron Bay, and asks Jesse if he came through on a promise he made.

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Reuben Styles Interview

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:26:40 +1000

Reuben Styles is an award winning musician best known as half of the successful duo Peking Duk. Rueben joined Homebrewed to discuss the success he has enjoyed with Peking Duk, as well as shining a light on his side project Y.O.G.A which aims to raise awareness of mental health. Reuben shared his experiences with mental health and revealed what tragic event sparked his awareness of the mental health issue. He also discussed the impact a lack of arts funding has for the arts sector, and reveals that the Peking Duk touring party has been decimated as a result. Rueben also drops an ~exclusive~ for the Homebrewed boys regarding a Peking Duk album?

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Jack River Calls for Aussie Music to be Played on TV and in Shops | Music News

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +1000

At the end of July, Jack River dropped an open letter calling for more Aussie music airplay at the Olympics.

A slew of Aussie artists have backed calls by Jack River for Channel 7 to play Australian music during the network’s coverage of the Olympics, as the country’s artists continue to endure yet another wave of gig cancellations and postponements due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, restrictions and border closures.

“How great would it be if you played all Australian music in your coverage of the Olympics? These are Australian moments, they deserve Australian music,” said Jack River.

“And while we’re here, how good would it be to hear Aussie music in Coles, Woolies, Aldi, in banks, on hold, in stores and on ads being shown to Australian for the next few months?” she added. “We need you more than ever. We wanna be your soundtrack.”

River’s call was met with support from artists like Lime Cordiale, Annie Hamilton, B Wise, Vera Blue, Cub Sport and Jaguar Jonze, who wrote, “HELL YES. Our domestic music quota is so low compared to other countries supporting their own artists.”

Unveiled Thursday (Aug. 5), Our Soundtrack Our Stories is a cross-industry project which calls on corporations, media and “anyone willing to listen” to soundtrack Australian lives with homegrown music.

The indie artist and entrepreneur’s words didn’t fall on deaf ears. Channel 7, Channel 9, Coles, 7-Eleven and Bank Australia listened and have taken action.

Last week, River launched the Our Soundtrack Our Stories campaign, which invites the wider business community and beyond to discover, champion, share, and consume more local music, which, in short time, will generate essential streaming and sales royalties for struggling artists.

The gameplan is a simple one. Play more Australian music, more of the time.

A factsheet shared by the pool of partners recommends business owners play local music in their stores and business (and, of course, obtain the right license by visiting OneMusic), spin a radio station that champions local artists, and share the campaign social assets.

To join the movement, artists are encouraged to work their social accounts, push the assets, tag businesses that should do more (and give a shout-out to the supporters), create and share themed playlists, and get creative.

The industry’s hardship is brought into sharp focus in a new report from I Lost My Gig, which found artists and professionals had lost $64 million in revenue lost since July 1, with almost the entire sum uninsurable. The real figure is likely significantly higher.

To play a part in Our Soundtrack Our Stories, use the hashtag #OurSoundtrackOurStories on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.

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Lucy Parle Interview

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +1000

Lucy Parle is a singer/songwriter from the NSW Central Coast. Lucy joined Homebrewed to discuss her incredible rise with just a couple of single releases, her plans for an EP moving forward, and how she breaks down every song based on a 'scale'.

Lucy also discusses the importance of animal welfare, and she reveals that many of her songs have been written about her boyfriend.

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UK's Streaming Inquiry Update: 'Complete Reset Needed' | Music News

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +1000

The UK’s streaming music market could be dismantled and rebuilt from the ground up following a scathing report delivered by parliament.

Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and the plethora of players in the streaming space aren’t the only businesses who take a beating in the Economics of music streaming, as major labels are roundly criticised for their part.

“Streaming has undoubtedly helped save the music industry following two decades of digital piracy but it is clear that what has been saved does not work for everyone,” according to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) findings, which stretch across 25 pages.

The issues “ostensibly created by streaming simply reflect more fundamental, structural problems within the recorded music industry,” the report continues.

“Streaming needs a complete reset.”

Among its top five recommendations is the call for government to enact legislation so performers can enjoy “the right to equitable remuneration for streaming income.”

And in a blow to the majors, government is urged to refer a case to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to launch a full market study into the economic impact of the majors’ dominance.

The independent music community welcomed the development.

The Government now has two months to respond to the report. Should it do so, the U.K., a traditional Top 5-ranked recorded music market will become the first to try fix what many have said is a “broken” streaming model, one that disadvantages artists and lines the pockets of tech companies and their content partners.

Music streaming in the U.K. brought in more than £1 billion in revenue and generated 114 billion music streams, explains a parliamentary primer, however artists can be paid as little as 13% of the income generated.

The Economics of music streaming is a wide-angle look at the industry, the market power of the three big music companies, algorithms, the “value gap” and more. What happens next in the U.K., if anything, would set the precedent for other territories to follow, including Australia.

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Lizzie Jack and the Beanstalks Interview

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +1000

Brought together by a broken washing machine, Lizzie Jack and the Beanstalks are a four-piece indie rock band from Wollongong.

Fronted by Lizzie Jack, the tracks produced by the band present a hybrid of folk-esk storytelling and garage rock, taking influence from Eliza and the Delusionals, Tired Lion, Waax, and Maddy Jane. The Beanstalks are anthemic, authentic and here to leave a lasting impression.

Forming in 2019, the four-piece are quite new to the scene yet are not without accomplishment, steadily becoming one of the staple local supports in Wollongong sharing the stage with the Gooch Palms, countless local acts, and scoring a slot at the 2019 Yours and Owls Afterparty.

Lizzie joined Homebrewed to discuss exactly how that washing machine brought the band together, as well as sharing the story on how they got their fantastic band name.

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No Arena Shows in 2021 & TikTok's Role In Music | Music News

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +1000

A new report suggests the return of world tours to arenas in Australia may not come until mid-next year, citing the rigidity of global travel and quarantine periods.

The 20th edition of PwC’s (PricewaterhouseCoopers) annual Australian Entertainment and Media Outlook says world tours returning to Australian arenas is unlikely “until international movements are more fluid and conditions regarding 14 day quarantine are modified.” It goes on to predict that these issues may be addressed from mid-to-late 2022. Arena tours set to take place in Australia over the next 12 months include Guns N’ Roses and Lorde.

Additionally, the report acknowledges the lack of cohesion regarding restrictions across states as a challenge for large-scale tours going ahead. Their viability rests on, the report argues, “the ability for acts to quarantine safely for the prescribed period, and their ability to move between states that may have different lockdown requirements and travel restrictions at any given point in time.”

Elsewhere in the report are staggering statistics around the impact of the pandemic on live music more broadly in Australia. Calling the live music market is the “hardest hit” of entertainment and media sectors by the pandemic, it claims the industry experienced a 90% drop in revenue between 2019 and 2020.

Meanwhile, TikTok clearly is a big player in music as up to 75% of their U.S. users say they discover new artists via the platform.

The data comes from a new survey, titled US TikTok Marketing Science, Music Perceptions Research, which was commissioned by TikTok. Two independent analytic firms, MRC Data and Flamingo Group, conducted the studies.

The platform’s undeniable influence on music has been cemented by the survey’s findings. 72% of TikTok users say they associate specific songs with TikTok, while 67% say they’re more likely to later search for tracks they first heard on the app on another music streaming platform.

TikTok has previously helped boost the careers of famous artists such as Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat. In December, it was reported that over 70 artists who found their break on TikTok in 2020 went on to be signed by a major label.

Brands were also studied. The findings discovered that when brands feature songs that TikTok users like in their videos, 68% remember the brand better, while 58% feel a stronger connection to the brand. 58% say they’re more likely to share the advert, and 62% say they’re curious to learn more about the brand.

The report by the Flamingo Group also found that seven of 10 TikTokers “believe TikTok communities have the power to create change in culture”, while 71% of users believe the biggest trends start on the platform. The rapid rise in TikTok’s influence makes sense when the increasing number of its users are considered. By February of this year it was estimated that the platform had 1.1 billion monthly users, a remarkable rise from 680 million in November 2018. To put that in perspective, Spotify has 345 million monthly active users and estimates that figure will only rise to 407-427 million monthly active users by the end of this year.

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Trouble In Paradise Interview III

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +1000

THE FIRST EVER THREE-PEAT!

Trouble in Paradise are a 4-piece rock group from the NSW Central Coast. Harley from the band became the first ever person to be interviewed on the show three times, discussing with Homebrewed the shift from a 3-piece to a 4-piece, their new music releases and what an upcoming EP might sound like.

We also get them with yet another empty promise from our interview with the band last year.

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Guy Sebastian A Prop For The Feds? | Music News

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In an interview with the Herald Sun, singer Guy Sebastian has claimed he was used as a “prop” for by the Federal Government after helping promote their $250 million arts funding package last year (June 2020), the rollout of which has been criticised by many in the industry.

“I was used as a prop by the Government to stand there and deliver an arts package but who is it helping?” Sebastian told News Corp in a Herald Sun exclusive out today. “I stood there because I genuinely thought something would happen. I’d rung all my muso friends, asked for their suggestions, and I relayed them on that Zoom call to the Prime Minister.” Sebastian initially defended his appearance at the press conference, saying his purpose was to be “a voice for the people directly affected” and to provide perspective regarding the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the music industry.

In October of last year, Sebastian said he had pushed the PM for answers, after Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young pointed out that less than a fifth of the package had been allocated. In the Herald Sun piece, Sebastian says that despite enquiring for updates surrounding the package, it appears “no one seems to have followed through on their words or had any plans for insurance for people putting on musicals or concerts. It’s not working, obviously."

"I’m not speaking from an uneducated platform. I’ve directly watched the musicians in my band be in a position now where there’s no Government help, no JobKeeper, no finance. What are they going to do?” Sebastian said.

Last week, Shadow Minister for the Arts Tony Burke revealed that the Federal Government had only rolled out half of the funding it initially promised for the arts and entertainment sector.

"Thirteen months ago Scott Morrison and Paul Fletcher enlisted celebrities for a photo opportunity to announce the RISE grants to help get arts and entertainment organisations through the pandemic,” Burke said.

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NEAV Interview

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +1000

NEAV, formerly Niamh Watson, joined Homebrewed to chat about her latest project. Niamh discusses why she went with a name image and brand change, as well as her new direction musically. She also reveals an exclusive for the pod which hasn't been formally announced...

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$75m COVID Arts Package | Music News

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

Alas, some good news!

The Berejiklian government has announced a lifeline for live music and arts organisations punished by snap lockdowns. On Wednesday morning (July 14), New South Wales officials unveiled a $75 million stimulus package for the ailing live and performing arts industries, targeting small-medium businesses and workers “impacted by the cancellation of shows due to current COVID-19 restrictions,” a statement reads.

The financial support will be delivered in two phases – immediately and later, to help organisations reschedule dates — and is meant to help venues and the performing arts to “continue paying staff and performers, and provide support for loss of box office income where shows have been affected by Public Health Orders.”

Create NSW will administer the funds.

Select not-for-profits and commercial organisations will be eligible, including those with “heavy reliance” on box office income, including businesses that were were staging, or prepping performances during the lockdown period, including “some live music venues.”

For those who meet the criteria, evidence of performances scheduled, venues and average ticket prices will be required.

Late Wednesday, APRA AMCOS, ARIA and PPCA issued a joint-statement welcoming the “much-needed” COVID-19 fighting fund.

“First to be fired, last to be hired, delivering immediate Covid-19 financial assistance for artists and music industry businesses will be a critical lifeline to our industry right now as many artists, venues and events face the complete loss of income for the foreseeable future,” comments Dean Ormston, APRA AMCOS Chief Executive. “We look forward to working with both governments to ensure ongoing support is delivered where it’s needed most.”

“ARIA and PPCA wholeheartedly welcome any government support in this highly destabilising time and it is encouraging to see the cultural and economic contribution of Australian music recognised,” adds Annabelle Herd, ARIA and PPCA Chief Executive Office. “This is a great start, but as the situation continues to unfold we need to ensure adequate support is provided across all sectors of Australian music, and of course we need to find sustainable ways to reopen, rebuild and grow.”

The cash couldn’t have come at a better time. With federal handouts ending in March, and Sydney facing the prospect of a lengthy, miserable lockdown due to the spread of the highly infectious Delta variant, money is tight for performers.

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Pirra Interview

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +1000

James Mckendry from Pirra joined Homebrewed to discus the forming of the four-piece, and how they slowly over time evolved from a rock-driven cover band to a fully fledged dance group. James also shares his controversial opinion on the Cornetto v Drumstick debate, as well as offering an insight into what it was like working with Sam Littlemore from PNAU among much more.

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Homebrewed LIVE - Turtle Custard

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

Audio captured at The Glass Onion Café at Long Jetty, NSW as part of the Neighbourhoods Art Trail Festival.

Turtle Custard are an energetic three-piece from the Central Coast. They joined Homebrewed Live to discuss their upcoming music, and how they balance the commitments of the band with their study. They also treat us with an incredibly impressive set up to perform two songs live to an appreciative crowd.

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Homebrewed LIVE - Ruby + Stella

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

Audio captured at The Glass Onion Café at Long Jetty, NSW as part of the Neighbourhoods Art Trail Festival.

Ruby and Stella are two musicians and school friends who also have promising solo careers. They joined Homebrewed Live to discuss their perfect harmonisation, how they balance school, their solo careers, and this duo among other things.

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Homebrewed LIVE - Lockee

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

Audio captured at The Glass Onion Cafe at Long Jetty, NSW as part of the Neighbourhoods Art Trail Festival.

Lockee, formerly known as 'Atlas Eyes' joined Homebrewed LIVE to have a chat about the meaning behind his name change, and the ramifications that will have moving forward.

Lockee also shares with us an exclusive, as well as performing an (at the time) unreleased track to our live audience.

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ASTON Interview

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +1000

ASTON is a singer, songwriter, dancer and performer from the NSW Central Coast. In what is our longest episode yet, hear some exclusive behind the scenes conversations about her dating a guy while he was on Love Island, her love for chicken salt and crispy M&M's, as well as ASMR.

In between all the waffling, we have time to talk about her newest music project, ASTON. When she's not busy writing for K-Pop, the Fast and Furious franchise or for other artists, she works on her own project, where she aims to empower women all across the globe.

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Remembering Michael Gudinski | Music News

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:41:18 +1000

Australian music legend Michael Gudinski has died, aged 68. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Melbourne on Monday night.

The co-founder of Mushroom Records and the chairman of the sprawling Mushroom Group of Companies that it spawned, Gudinski got his start in the music business as a dancehall promoter in his teens. Legend has it that in 1967, aged just 15, he was making $500 a week booking bands including The Aztecs and Chain. With cash flow like that, it was little wonder he dropped out of high school in his final year to go into the business full time.

After founding Mushroom Records with Ray Evans in 1972, Gudinski, the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants, rose to become one of the most significant and powerful players in the local music scene. He was a label boss, live music promoter, promoter of electronic dance music, music publisher, film and television producer, racehorse owner – winning, as part of a syndicate, two Melbourne Cups, with Almandin in 2016 and Rekindling in 2017.

Above all, though, he was a high-profile advocate for Australian music. Gudinski worked tirelessly during the pandemic to make the case for support of the live music industry. He partnered with the Victorian state government on a number of initiatives designed to create opportunities for musicians to play live, either virtually or in person, in the face of the shutdowns that devastated the sector in 2020.

TMN understands he passed away overnight Monday, just weeks before he was to announce a major project with the Victorian Government to bolster the state’s music industry.

Talking of his passion for Australian music, he once said: “The talent was always here but the industry was a cottage industry.

“It was very frustrating because, at the time, Australians always thought anything that came from overseas – whether it was music, cars or fashion designs – was better.”

Gudinski was a pioneer in many ways, including the number of women he employed in senior roles, or signing First Nations acts before they were accepted by the wider music community.

Last year when the live industry shuttered, within a weekend, Gudinski moved his operations to create TV shows The Sound and State Of Play, to keep local live acts in front of audiences.

In 2006 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Music industry accolades included an ARIA Award for Special Achievement (1992), APRA’s Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music (1998), the inaugural ARIA Industry Icon (2013) and being inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Music Victoria Awards of 2013.

Foxtel will screen Michael Gudinski – My Story on Tuesday, March 23, the day before the Victorian state memorial service for the music industry great.

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UK 'Digital Health Passport' to Enable Live Music Return | Music News

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:28:04 +1000

Despite most of the UK still operating under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, a new app has been developed to help kickstart the live music economy. London-based start-up You Check has developed a software that aims to help the re-opening of live music venues across the UK as the sector plans its recovery using track and trace software.

Dubbed “digital health passport” – the software offers door staff a means to verify a punters name, age, ticket and prior test result in one place. It also strives to provide a communication link between promoters and their audiences beyond the primary ticket buyer. The system has developed a notification system to work alongside track and trace by connecting live music attendees to their accompanying test result data.

You Check developed the app alongside the Music Venue Trust (MVT), who released a study determining that over 400 grassroots music venues across the country are facing impending permanent closure.

Future concert-attendees will be directed to coronavirus test facilities, and their results will be loaded onto the app.

The trials will take place at 25% capacity shows at London’s 100 Club and Bristol’s 250 capacity venue Exchange in March.

Meanwhile, NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has revealed that some dancing and singing restrictions will be lifted in the coming weeks across NSW, following another new day of no local cases in the state.

Berejiklian was predicted to ease these restrictions today, as the state celebrates its 38th consecutive day without a new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19. This is the longest COVID free streak the state has achieved since the beginning of the pandemic….a year ago.

The new restrictions in NSW from Friday morning (February 26) being put in place are as follows:

Household gatherings can host up to 50 people.

30 people on the dancefloor at weddings, and doesn’t have to be the same 30 people.

A limit of 30 people can perform or sing at places of worship. Congregations who want to sing will have to wear masks and adhere to the one person-per-four-square-metre

Cinemas to operate at 100 per cent capacity

From Wednesday, March 17th, if all things go well, Berejiklian revealed that patrons will be allowed to stand up in indoor venues as well.

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Spunks, (Brackets), B-Sides and More | BONUS

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:15:00 +1000

BONUS POD!

As there was no interview podcast this week, and because we tend to waffle on a bit (not sorry), we have decided to give you a bonus episode with some of our talk breaks from Monday's show (March 1st). Enjoy!

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No JobKeeper, No Arts Sector | Music News

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:06:55 +1000

More than 50% of respondents to a survey on I Lost My Gig warned they would close after 31st March and that our live industry could lose two-thirds of its creative gig workers at the end of March if, as expected, JobKeeper is buried.

Of the 1,500-plus responses received in its latest poll, just 2% of businesses had been able to access any of the $250 million funding package that the Federal Government announced last year. Also, a full 55% of workers in the music industry are considering a career move if the economic situation for the creative industries doesn’t improve.

In a breakdown of the states, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia outperformed their neighbours in targeted funding while NSW and WA provided the least financial support for those who participated in the survey.

As the pandemic closed venues and grounded flights around the country, the Australian Festivals Association (AFA) and the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) set up I Lost My Gig Australia (ILMG) last March as a data-capture initiative. As the data rolled in, the full extent of the health crisis and its effect on the Australia’s live music community was breath-taking. At least $345 million in lost income was reported in the first two months alone.

The publication of the latest ILMG study comes on the heels of an open letter signed by more than 3,500 artists, professions and organisations, calling on the Federal Government to rethink its scheduled end of JobKeeper and to extend relief measures for the music industry.

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KESMAR Interview

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +1000

KESMAR (real name Nathan Hawes) is a producer, songwriter and musician from the NSW Central Coast. After success on The Voice Australia in 2015, Hawes created a new project with a completely different sound.

He joined Homebrewed to discuss the change and how different it was for him, his approach to making music, and why he records his music using equipment from the 1970's.

He also provides an update on an upcoming EP and album!

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Brandon Duff Interview

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +1000

Brandon Duff is an acoustic/pop artists from the Central Coast. Brandon joined Homebrewed to premiere his new single 'One More Night'. as well as have a chat about his experiences on reality TV. Brandon opens up about his time on The Voice Australia and The X-Factor Australia, and how he believes shows like that are the "dark side" to music. Brandon also ranks his favourite take-away chips, as well as telling us how quickly he can solve a Rubik's cube.

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MINIQ Interview

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +1000

MINIQ (pronounce Monique), are an indie/blues band from the NSW Central Coast. Domonique from the band joined Homebrewed to have a chat about their new music, writing and recording, their vast range of influences from Arctic Monkeys to Johnny Cash, and having their music feature heavily in countries such as Egypt and Brazil.

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Strip Search Legality Questioned & More | Music News

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +1000

The NSW Police watchdog says the ambiguity of strip search rules has resulted in officers conducting the invasive procedure without legal justification. The final report of a two-year inquiry by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) into NSW Police strip search practices was released and made 25 recommendations.

It found there was a "recurrent issue" with officers conducting unlawful strip searches and a "failure" to provide reasons to warrant the invasive procedure. The report said strip searches were an "important tool" for officers but could not be conducted as a matter of routine. It recommended the NSW Government intervene by clearing up grey area about whether police can compel a person to squat, bend over or touch their breasts, genitals or buttocks.

It also noted the procedure disproportionately targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, who accounted for 18 per cent of all searches.

The 150-page report followed emotional testimony provided by minors who were strip searched at music festivals.

Meanwhile, as the latest COVID-19 cluster on Sydney’s Northern Beaches triggers other states to once again tighten their border restrictions against those in Greater Sydney — effectively trashing family reunion travel plans, shattering hearts across the nation and Grinching Christmas big time — the NSW government is also slapping a bunch more restrictions back into place from midnight tonight.

Among them, say goodbye to dancefloors. The exception being weddings where up to 20 people can still have a boogie.

While all indoor venues in the Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Blue Mountains areas will once again be subject to their old friend, the one person per four square metre rule, with a max capacity of 300 people.

Singing and chanting are also banned, with the exception of places of worship… where up to five people can raise their voices to the heavens (hopefully praying for that precious vaccine to get over the line STAT)

All these restrictions will stay in place until further notice.

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Sheppard Interview

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Sheppard are a 5-piece indie/pop band from Brisbane. George, the lead singer of Sheppard, joined Homebrewed for a chat.

George reveals to us how growing up in Papua New Guinea brought his family closer, before he went to boarding school for his teenage years which separated him from his family. He also tells us what it's like performing in a band with his two younger sisters, as well as revealing the pressures the band faced to top their number one hit 'Geronimo'. George also tells us of the time the band's iPod, the key to their live music show at the time, was stolen from the stage just 60 minutes before they were set to play in front of 100,000 people in Rio, Brazil.

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Live Performance Australia's Plan To Boost Music Festival Capacities | Music News

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +1000

Australia’s live entertainment sector desperately needs a new fund to shield businesses from future lockdowns, like the one that turned 2020 into a wasteland for concerts and touring; and Live Performance Australia is planning for it.

The industry organisation today put the call out for a Business Interruption Fund (BIF), which it has developed to provide “greater assurance” against the real danger of another shutdown and its impact on businesses.

Developed by LPA and modelled on a similar plan the federal government put in place for the screen industry, the BIF would provide indemnification for costs if a live event is cancelled, postponed, or “negatively affected” should government apply further restrictions, or keep them in place for longer than expected. Within that proposal, promoters and theatre producers that are impacted by a range of COVID-related scenarios would be covered for costs or losses stemming.

As it’s drawn-up, the level of support would be capped while participants would be required to pay a fee based on a percentage of the level of coverage required. Announced last Thursday, the initiative has been shared at the national, state and territory levels. Currently, only Western Australia has a business interruption scheme in place.

Concert promoters have been pleading with government for business interruption cover since the darkest days of the pandemic.

In October, Bluesfest Group of Companies Executive Chairman Peter Noble led those calls, which were heard by the ABC and beamed across the country.

According to data published by the LPA, the health crisis has caused an estimated $24 billion of lost economic output and almost $11 billion in lost industry value, while shedding almost 80,000 jobs, some two-thirds of the workforce.

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Chelsea Berman Interview II

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Chelsea Berman is a country/pop musician from the NSW Central Coast. Chelsea joined Homebrewed to discuss her somewhat weird experience filming a music video, producing music during COVID lockdown, and she also treats us to an exclusive.

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Restrictions Ease & December Song Shortages | Music News

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +1000

The NSW state government has decided that they’re confident enough in how the state is handling the pandemic that they’re cutting the one person per four square rule for all venues, except gyms and nightclubs.

As reported by multiple media outlets who have reportedly obtained a press release from the Berejiklian government, venues will now adhere to the one person per 2sqm rule, doubling their capacity, from Monday, 7th November.

Gyms and nightclubs will still have to adhere to the 4sqm rule, but will now allow a maximum of 50 people in a single gym class or on a dancefloor at a nightclub.

As for outdoor stadiums and theatres, all capacity rules have been axed for those with structured seating, meaning they can be up to 100 per cent capacity. For those areas with unstructured seating, they’ll still have to adhere to the 2sqm rule.

Outdoor ticketed events will now be able to hold up to 5,000 people. Additionally, indoor theatres can now be up to 75 per cent capacity.

And, as one final bonus, we’ll finally be able to stand up at outdoor venues, though still not indoors.

Meanwhile, It’s that most magical time of the year. Toys in every store, Mariah Carey is invading our ear space, you can almost smell the holidays. Something is, however, missing from the Christmas mix. Where are the big releases?

Study the list of all-time best-sellers. Apart from selling bucketloads, there’s a less obvious theme. And it has a lot to do with Santa.

The biggest of them all, Michael Jackson’s Thriller, dropped on Nov. 30, 1982. Just in time for Christmas. Soundtracks to The Bodyguard and Saturday Night Fever also arrived in November, as did The Beatles’ 2000 compilation 1.

Before Spotify came along, 40 percent of all record sales were done in the space between Thanksgiving and Christmas. An imperfect model which is no longer the case. The flood of Xmas hits this year is looking more like a trickle. So, what happened? Three things. COVID, streaming and social media.

The first is well reported, and it’s also put a huge dent in the movie industry. Cinemas are starved of box-office treats, as studios hang onto their prizes until the crowds can return to their seats. That’s another story.

Streaming has, of course, put a huge dent in physical music sales. Nothing new there. Vinyl sales continue to grow, yes, but it’s a small market.

The clincher is social media. With their social media accounts, artists have moved the industry away from that late-year binge, and spread out the release strategy. In 2020, musicians can dictate the marketing strategy, they now have the power to alert their fans when their music is ready.

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Holy Holy Interview

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:00:40 +1000

*Original Interview Date March 4, 2020*

Holy Holy are a musical two-piece from Melbourne, Australia. Oscar Dawson, the guitarist of the duo, joined Homebrewed to discuss their regional tour and gives an insight as to why they are beginning to be more popular (pre-covid, obviously). Oscar also exclaims he would love to do a regional tour with more band names that have a double up, such as Slowly Slowly and the Yeah Yeah Yeah's.

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A New Music Festival for 2021 & RISE Grants Received | Music News

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +1000

Australia’s live entertainment sector has welcomed the federal Government’s long-overdue rescue funds and its adoption of a roadmap for the rebirth of concerts.

On Friday, Federal Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Paul Fletcher unveiled a plan for re-opening live entertainment, and confirmation of $60 million in grants that should “flow immediately” under the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund.

Drawn into Fletcher’s “Roadmap” is a relaxation for venues and events, that would allowed to operate at up to 75% capacity in states that have had 14 days with no new locally acquired Coronavirus cases.

Separately, the trade body welcomed the “adoption of a roadmap for live performance to return so we can reconnect audiences, performers and venues in a safe and sustainable way.”

Speaking at the Sydney costume workshop for the award-winning musical Hamilton, due to open next March at the Lyric Theatre, Fletcher revealed than $60 million of the $75 million RISE Fund had been allocated.

Grants of between $50,000 and almost $2 million were approved to 115 projects in support of arts and entertainment sector organisations that are trying to “restart, re-imagine or create new cultural and creative activities,” reads the 20th November update.

The pie is split with 71 percent of funding going to small-to-medium sized organisations, and 21 percent to those in regional spots.

Also, $34 million is earmarked for not-for-profits and $26 will be funneled to commercial operations and sole traders.

Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival organisers Secret Sounds Group have received a grant of over $1.5 million to launch a new music festival in 2021.

Details of the new event are yet to be revealed, with the Herald quoting the company’s co-chief executive Jessica Ducrou only as saying they were grateful to receive support for the “exciting innovative project [they] look forward to launching in 2021.”

Other organisations that have received financial assistance as part of the program include Bluesfest. Organisers of the Byron Bay festival were granted $1 million to assist in running the next iteration of their event across the Easter long weekend next year in a COVID-safe fashion.

The news arrives after both Splendour in the Grass and Falls were cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Splendour is set to return in July 2021 for its 20th year, with Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, the Creator locked in as headliners.

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Dulcie Interview

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Perth are an all-girl 4-piece indie band from Perth. Sas, one of the three lead singers of the band, joined Homebrewed to discuss how they rotate between three lead singers. They also share how they managed to create music during COVID lockdown restrictions, and Sas shares where they got their band name from.

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Ticketing Giant to Aid Event Re-Starts | Music News

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +1000

Following the good, early news from Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, Ticketmaster is said to be deep in planning for a post-COVID concerts restart.

Earlier this week, Pfizer, producers of Viagra, said a vaccine it had been developing with German partner BioNTech SE was 90% effective against COVID-19, based on large-scale studies. The medical community is cautiously optimistic, and Australia’s Government has pounced with a deal to nab 10 million doses, which will cover five million people based on the two required doses.

Live Nation’s ticketing subsidiary is reportedly building a framework for a safe return to touring, by leveraging smart-phone technology and science.

The in-development project pulls the levers on the Ticketmaster digital ticket app, third party health information companies and vaccine distribution providers. After buying a ticket for the show, the punter would need to verify that they’ve been vaccinated or test negative for the novel coronavirus within a specific timeframe. Once given the green light, that information would be passed along a digital chain and made available to the concert-goer.

Ticketmaster President Mark Yovich said “We’re already seeing many third-party health care providers prepare to handle the vetting — whether that is getting a vaccine, taking a test, or other methods of review and approval – which could then be linked via a digital ticket so everyone entering the event is verified.

“Ticketmaster’s goal is to provide enough flexibility and options that venues and fans have multiple paths to return to events, and is working to create integrations to our API and leading digital ticketing technology as we will look to tap into the top solutions based on what’s green-lit by officials and desired by clients.”

It has been reported that a decision on whether to require proof of vaccination would sit with the event organiser, not with Ticketmaster.

With close to zero income flowing into its coffers for months, Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the leading players in the space, are totally exposed to the pandemic. Since March, the touring titan has tested the waters for COVID-safe productions, which have included socially-distanced shows and drive-in concerts.

In recent months, LN announced a Global Relief Fund had raised US$15 million, to support 15,000 roadies, techs and all the backstage crew now out of work due to the pandemic.

The Money War Interview

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +1000

The Money war are an indie/rock duo from Perth. Carmen joined Homebrewed to have a chat about their new album, as well as becoming a mother for the first time and how that has changed her life. She also tells us a story about the first time they took their son to one of their gigs, and Carmen gives us the reason behind their band name (as well as giving us a few that didn't make the cut).

Their new album 'Morning People' is available everywhere on Friday, November 20.

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Elaskia Interview

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Elaskia is a singer, songwriter and pianist located on the NSW Central Coast. Elaskia joined Homebrewed to have a chat about some of the best and worst meetings she's ever had with other artists, while she makes a bold claim to us about lip syncing. Elaskia also speaks about the first song she ever wrote and why she has never performed it again, as well as speaking of the importance of the notes and voice memo function on her phone. We also ask her about the feeling she had when one of her singled were featured on one of her favourite Netflix shows 'Dynasty', plus her mum's favourite TV show 'Home & Away'.

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Red Tape Reform to Boost NSW Night Time Economy | Music News

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +1000

New South Wales is in for a boom after the NSW Legislative Council passed amendments to the Liquor Amendment (24-hour Economy) Bill 2020.

Led by the Labor Opposition, particularly John Graham, the Shadow Minister for Music and the Night Time Economy, some of the most ludicrous and outdated regulations governing music venues have been thrown onto the scrapheap. These included telling pubs what music they could play, if only cover bands were allowed, no mirror balls over the dance-floor, how many musicians should be allowed onstage and - our personal favourite - which way they should be facing the audience.

The NSW Upper House debated late in the hour and rushed it through without the all-important provision that allowed councils to remove similar restrictions from development consents.

But Graham plans to bring that up in November when Parliament sits again.

“Until councils are given the power to remove entertainment conditions from development consents nothing will change on the ground,” he said.

The successful Labor reforms included giving music venues an 80% discount on licensing fees and a half hour extension on trading hours, as well as establishing special entertainment precincts based on Fortitude Valley in Brisbane.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Interview

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are a psych/rock group from Perth. Jack McEwan, the singer and guitarist for the band, joined Homebrewed for a chat. We discuss the ridiculous way the top 40 are decided, and how artists are paying big money to top the charts. We also chat about Jack's English upbringing and how he adapted to Australian culture, as well the music scene in Perth, how the band members met through a mutual dealer and more.

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Music Festival Insurance Worries | Music News

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +1000

Music festival promoters are grappling with major losses after COVID-19 cancelled events. Whilst our outlook for the virus is good, promoters face more hurdles before they can bring major events back.

Promoters are struggling to get pandemic coverage that would protect them against future cancellations. Major names in the industry are calling on the Federal Government to set up an insurance scheme for them. Bluesfest had a communicable disease insurance policy and still saw huge losses, but most other events weren’t so lucky. Most events never ticked that box, as the industry ran on wafer thin margins even before COVID.

Now, it is all but impossible for events to buy insurance against disease outbreaks from private brokers. This means many events are rethinking their plans for 2021 and considering holding off putting on an event for another year. Other organisers are trying to minimise their expenses until after their event has begun.

Data given to ABC News by the Australian Festival Association shows music festivals pulled $2.7 billion into the Australian economy every year pre-COVID, and created almost 10,000 jobs.

The Federal Government has already created an insurance scheme for some of Australia's film industry. The $50 million fund is administered by Screen Australia and covers up to 60 per cent of a filming budget.

After September 11, when insurers stopped covering commercial property for terrorist events, John Howard's government set up the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation.

In a statement, Arts Minister Paul Fletcher said music festivals and other major events could apply for grants.

The Government is providing $75 million through the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund.

Music festivals and other major events are able to apply for grants of between $75,000 and $2 million under this scheme to support eligible activities.

Mr Fletcher did not comment on industry calls for an insurance solution.

Atlas Eyes Interview

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Atlas Eyes is a solo project from Central Coast musician Lachlan Raeside. He joined Homebrewed to discuss his new solo project, his podcast 'Indie Music Diaries', his songwriting process, and how he won't be defined by genre.

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Outdoor Gig Restrictions Ease & U.K. Streaming Probe | Music News

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +1000

While mosh pits are essentially still punishable by death in this COVID-19 hell we call 2020, NSW is taking a step in the right direction with a big loosening of restrictions around outdoor music events.

Under changes announced by Premier Gladys Berejiklian, which kick in effective immediately, “500 people will be able to attend outdoor seated music performances and rehearsals, subject to the four square metre rule and people being seated (previously 20 people were permitted)”.

This opens the door to small-scale seated outdoor concerts and festivals to kick back into gear.

Meanwhile, the pittance paid out by streaming music services will be put to the test in the U.K., where MPs are preparing an inquiry into the big players.

From next month, parliament will examine what economic impact music streaming is having on artists, record labels and “the sustainability of the wider music industry,” as part of a landmark probe into Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google Play and others.

The “Economics of music streaming” examination promises to be more than a talking shop.

Based on its findings, MPs will be expected to consider whether government should take action “to protect the industry from piracy in the wake of steps taken by the EU on copyright and intellectual property rights,” reads a statement issued by Britain’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).

In 2019, the Aussie record business rolled to a fifth successive year of gains, according to ARIA wholesale data, with revenue up by 5.5 per cent to $555 million. Streaming was the cash cow, raking in $445 million, a $70 million rise on the previous-year figure.

With a typical play on a streaming platform netting an artist less than 0.005 cents, a song needs to be streamed 1,000 times to make back the cost of an average coffee in W.A. Musicians who make a career out of their craft are rare, according to a study titled “Global Music Streaming And its Impacts on the Local, Original Music Communities.”

Less than 8,000 Australians make music as their sole source of income, and the average musician earns just $7,200 each year, the 2019 report found. After crunching the numbers, researchers concluded one million streams on YouTube earns an artist approximately $690, the same number of hits on Spotify about $4,370, and Apple Music is around $7,350. Many artists won’t see anything like a million streams for their songs.

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R.M.F.C Interview

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +1000

R.M.F.C (Rock Music Fan Club) is a solo project from South Coast multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Buz Clatworthy. Buz joined Homebrewed to discuss how he forms his songs, getting in other musicians to perform live, and much more.

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Viagogo Fined $7 million | Music News

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +1000

Ticket reseller Viagogo has been fined $7 million for misleading Australian consumers with Google advertisements, added fees and claims about the scarcity of tickets.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took Viagogo to court over its practices when reselling tickets for entertainment, music and live sport events.

Last year, a Federal Court judge found the Swiss-based company had breached Australian Consumer Law and made false or misleading representations. Justice Stephen Burley on Friday ordered Viagogo to pay a penalty of $7 million, saying some of the misrepresentations were "on an industrial scale".

The judge issued an injunction which prevents the company from continuing the offending conduct and ordered Viagogo to take part in a compliance program.

Costs were also awarded against Viagogo.

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TJ Loft Interview

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +1000

TJ Loft is a solo musician from the NSW South Coast. TJ joined Homebrewed to discuss his plans for a future EP, playing live, the Wollongong music scene, his connections to the Central Coast, and how moving in with his housemate has been influential for his career.

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Dress Thèque Interview

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Dress Thèque are a Manchester inspired futuristic/indie band from Sydney. Julian from the group joined Homebrewed to discuss their new two-track release, their early beginnings on the Central Coast, being inspired by Oasis, Christian upbringings and more.

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Australia's Live Music Industry Faces 'Imminent Collapse' | Music News

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +1000

Ain't that some headline?

With revenue all but drying up during the health crisis, the vast majority of businesses across Australia’s live industry are facing shutdown in the next half-year, with as many as one third of the country’s live network predicted to be out of business come Christmas.

Those are some of the alarming conclusions gleaned from the Australian Live Music Business Council’s first-ever survey of its members.

Published on the 24th of September, the ALMBC’s study found 70 percent of its members are predicting closure within the next six months, based on cashflow, or rather lack thereof. Almost three-quarters of its polled members experienced a slide in revenue of 75-100 percent since March, when pandemic forced the closure of venues across the country.

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Australia’s live music industry faces “imminent collapse” if the situation doesn’t charge, according to the newly-formed trade body.

But first, its “urgent priority” is to find solutions for the 30% of members who are not expected to see out Christmas.

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Human Noise Interview

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +1000

Eddie Boyd, formerly known as Boydos, is now releasing music under the name 'Human Noise'. For Eddie, this is just a continuation from his previous project (just under a new name), as opposed to a whole new project. Eddie joined Homebrewed to discuss Human Noise and his new single, what inspired the name change, developing his new style, and more.

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Victorian Live Music Package & Falls Festival's $7m Settlement | Music News

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +1000

The Victorian government has announced $13 million in funding for the recovery of the state’s live music industry, as it looks to rebuild when coronavirus-related lockdowns are eased. Over 100 live venues in Victoria – including Northcote Social Club, The Grace Darling, Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal, The Corner Hotel, The Night Heron and many more – will share in a total of $9 million worth of grants as part of the Victorian Live Music Venues program’s first phase. Meanwhile, the four-year legal saga that proceeded the tragic stampede at Falls Festival’s 2016 Lorne Leg has finally wrapped up, with the Victorian Supreme Court approving a multi-million dollar settlement for those injured. As the ABC reports, 77 victims of the crowd crush will share in a $7 million cash settlement, after launching a class action lawsuit against the festival in 2017. The stampede incident at Falls Festival 2016/2017 occurred on Friday, 30th December. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. Like Homebrewed on Facebook Follow Homebrewed on Instagram Check out Homebrewed Selects on Spotify Catch up on everything Homebrewed Homebrewed is a radio program and podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

Finally! NSW Gov's 24-Hour Economy Plan to Revitalise Sydney | Music News

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +1000

The 24-Hour Economy Strategy is the New South Wales government’s new action plan to help the “24-hour economy to thrive”. There are five key points to it and each, the government says, will target a distinct opportunity for the city.

Basically, the 24-Hour Economy Strategy is the government’s plan to give Sydney’s nightlife, live music scene, and economy, in general, a helping hand to get back on its feet.

They’ve outlined a decent list of ways they’re planning to do it, which we outline in this podcast. The main takeaways though are reviewing the current regulations for live music venues around noise and liquor licensing, relaxing regulations for food trucks and pop up stalls, and they’re planning to support “globally significant events”, both homegrown and international.

As well as that, they’re also saying they’ll be extending late-night public transport options and plan to enhance parking options for the nighttime hubs.

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Beddy Rays Interview

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +1000

Beddy Rays are a surf/indie/punk rock band from Brisbane. Brad, the bass player for the band, joined Homebrewed to discuss their new music release, supporting artists like Tones and I and Wharves, how their energetic live shows and their mentality of 'just have fun with music' has helped them reach the successes they are enjoying. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. See more from Beddy Rays here Like Homebrewed on Facebook Follow Homebrewed on Instagram Check out Homebrewed Selects on Spotify Catch up on everything Homebrewed Homebrewed is a radio program and podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.