News September 28, 2018

Australian Music Week announces lineup additions and a look into the final program

40 fresh artists have just been announced on the lineup for Australian Music Week. Ushering in the second line-up announcement are UK rock/electronica act The Ramona Flowers, ARIA nominated singer/songwriter Danny Widdicombe & Trichotomy, and punk-rockers SCABZ.

Also joining the diverse lineup are Oly Sherman, Lucy Neville, Mark Lang (Skipping Girl Vinegar) and Australia Council’s Dreaming Award-winner, Nooky. You can check out the full second lineup announcement at the end of this article.

The conference agenda

The conference agenda covers a full range of music-related topics to sink your teeth into from touring, management and marketing to mental health, diversity, the business of music, streaming, radio and more. It also includes dedicated sessions on heavy, folk and Americana music. Announced today are:

On Tour: The Musician’s Guide To Surviving The Rock Star Lifestyle
Export Masterclass: Pathways to International Adventures
Pyskinetic Atmosphere: World-First Eye-Controlled Music Technology
Association of Artist Managers Presents: A Deep Dive into the Artist/Manager Relationship
The Power of Radio: Is Australian Radio Selling Our Own Talent Short?
Media and Marketing Masterclass: Launch for Success
Oztix Presents: Dominate Your Digital Space
Plus Supports: How to Nail It As The Opening Act
Creative Income Streams: Ideas to Generate Additional Income from Your Music (Besides the Bleeding Obvious Ones!)
Getting Heavy 1: Is Rock Dead?
Getting Heavy 2: Heavy Music Festival Bookings…I Think I’m Ready, Am I Though?

Keynote speeches, more panels/masterclasses and the final showcasing acts will be announced in the coming weeks.

You can also enter the draw to win one of five double passes to Australian Music Week! Click here for all the info.

SECOND ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Adyn Townes (Canada)
Amy Nelson (Canada)
Beyond The Willows
Dande and The Lion
Dani Young
Danny Widdicombe & Trichotomy
David Spry
Declan O’Donovan (Canada)
Dylan Wright
ELSKA
Florange
Gia
Goodnight Japan
Hobo Magic
Hollie Col
Jessica Irwin
Luca Fogale (Canada)
Lucy Neville
Mark Lang (Skipping Girl Vinegar)
Mike Elrington
Mo Kenney (Canada)
MVRKS
Natalie Henry
Nathan Cavaleri
Nooky
Oly Sherman
Pan-Pacific Grand Prix
Pirra
Random Recipe (Canada)
SCABZ
Sketchy Fancy
Smile Don’t Smile
Soliloquy
Steve Balbi
Sweet Banana
Tasman Keith
The Earth Bloomers
The Hundy Pers
The Ramona Flowers (UK)
Tom West