A GYMjot Project: The AU-NZ Music Podcast
A monthly podcast from GYMjot about building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Founder Reuben Gray talks with music-industry professionals about current developments, recent releases by regional artists, and the practical challenges of artist development. Each episode offers clearer context and sharper thinking for musicians trying to understand how sustainable careers take shape over time.
Episodes
Live Music Branding and Navigating the Digital Space with Louis Issac (Kid Fiction)
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.Episode 20 features Louis Issac, who is an artist and producer under the alias Kid Fiction. Drawing on his academic experience in the realm of algorithms and culture, the conversation explores:Industry Context: Live Music Is
Rockquest Reflections and Providing Live Music with Ash Sales
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.Episode 19 features Ash Sales, who has a background in corporate gigging and sound medicine. Drawing on his experience working on cruise ships and in music healing, the conversation explores:Industry Context: National Finalists f
Live Music Scene and Merch with Teri-Lea Micallef
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.Episode 18 features Teri-Lea Micallef, who has a background in artist services, merchandise and digital marketing. Drawing on her experience working with local and international talent, the conversation explores:Industry context:
Instagram Plus and Imposter Syndrome with Hayley Harding
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.Episode 17 features Hayley Harding, who works in digital marketing and classifies herself as a beginner songwriter in Melbourne. Drawing on her experience in paid advertising, the conversation explores:Industry context: Instagram
The Rise of Heavy Music and Music Theory with Jacob Petrossian
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.Episode 16 features Jacob Petrossian, guitarist and vocalist for multiple metal bands, based in Melbourne. Drawing on his experience in the metal scene, the conversation explores:Industry context: New Data Finds Cost-Of-Living Cri
The Value in Performing Live and The Creative Act with Connor Lambrou
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.Episode 15 features Connor Lambrou, 1/2 of LamBros. music based in Sydney. Drawing on his love of music and experience playing all over Australia, the conversation explores:Industry context: The 'Next On' series for
Live Streaming and Creative Hoarding with Tilaye Sweeney
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.Episode 14 features Tilaye Sweeney (ihatecontext), a self-made videographer and musician based in Melbourne. Drawing on his storytelling experience, the conversation explores:Industry context: We're unleashing a whole mont
New Zealand Music Consumption and Locking In with Emily Farrell
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.Episode 13 features Emily Farrell, multi-project Bassist from Christchurch. Drawing on her experience in the live music sector and studio sessions, the conversation explores:Industry context: NZ Artists Help Drive Growth in Music
Festivals and Sustainable Live Music with Corban Tupou (Two Minds Festival)
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand.Episode 12 features Corban Tupou, co-founder of the Two Minds Music Festival. Drawing on his experience with event management and marketing, the conversation explores:Industry context: New off-grid festival from Lime CordialeSong
Approaching a venue and Ausify your Music with Leah Henry (Nighthawks Bar)
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 11 features Leah Henry, who co-owns Melbourne's Nighthawks Live Music Venue. With over a decade experience in the industry, we get some key insights into the l
Radio, Charts and The Creative Act with Tilly Fenton
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 10 features Tilly Fenton, a singer-songwriter who just released her debut EP. 📰 News Fix: CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts🎶 Song Spotlight:
AI in Music and the Masks of an Artist with Brogan Kerrison (aka Glencoe)
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 9 features Brogan, who is the artist, creative and producer behind Glencoe. He is currently preparing new songs for a release cycle starting at the end of this year.📰
Live Music and Studio Recording with Jayden Bowley (Guitarist for Mim Jensen)
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 8 features Jayden, who has played guitar on many different scenes. He currently plays lead for Mim Jensen, and also manages the music tuition system, Monster Music.📰 Ne
Music Tourism and Artist Direction with Emily Cheung (On The Map PR)
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 7 features Emily Cheung, who runs the PR outfit On The Map PR based in Melbourne, working with artists such as Pete Murray, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Amy Shark.📰 News Fix: Music
mobygratis and Humanising the Music Industry with Rohan Carroll
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 6 features Rohan, who organises multiple artistic events around Melbourne.📰 News Fix: Moby Relaunches mobygratis with 500 New Free Tracks for Creators🎶 Song Spotlight: B
Aussie Euro Vision and Musical Evolution with Georgia Harrison
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 5 features Georgia, who works as a therapist but has a deep-seated passion and skillset as a dancer and musician. 📰 News Fix: Viral Sydney Pop King Go-Jo To Represent Austral
Supporting Australia Music and Creative Alignment with Ash Kennedy
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 4 features Ash, who works as a full-time musician, teaching vocals and singing backup vocals. She also has experience as an artist development coach and creates original music a
Spotify Wrapped and Creativity with Robert Daglish (Brookside Audio)
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 3 features Rob, who works as an Artist Development Coach (Rob Reframe) and creates music under the name Booker Brooks.📰 News Fix: Australia's Spotify Wrapped Revealed🎶 Song
Radio and A&R with Lachlan Powell (The Dead Amigos)
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 2 features Lachie, who works in promotions for radio and plays with The Dead Amigos who you can follow here📰 News Fix: What Aussies think of Radio🎶 Song Spotlight: Voice & Fi
Festivals and Vocal Tone with Eddie Kiesanowski (Pretty Stooked)
Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (GYMjot) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development.Episode 1 features Eddie, the creative force behind Melbourne-based indie-rock outfit Pretty Stooked, who you can follow here. 📰 News: Festival funding in NSW - what’s changing and why it matt
