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The Myth of Overnight Success: What the First Year Really Looks Like
Success in music takes time. Learn what the first year as an artist truly involves — from building resilience and finding your support network to celebrating small wins that create lasting growth.

Georgina Fiske
Oct 132 min read
Why “Making It” in Music Is Actually a Series of Small Wins (Not One Big Break)
Learn why building a successful music career is not about one big break, but a series of small, strategic wins that stack over time.

Georgina Fiske
Jun 23 min read
Project Management for Musicians: What It Is and Why It Might Be Your Secret Weapon
Find out how project management helps independent musicians grow faster, stay organised, and build real career momentum.

Georgina Fiske
May 193 min read


Why Career Momentum Matters More Than Viral Moments
Learn why building steady career momentum beats chasing viral fame for independent musicians serious about long-term success.

Georgina Fiske
May 52 min read


Has Instant Access to Aussie Music Made It Feel Less Special?
Max the Knife at BIGSOUND, 2024. There was a time when discovering new music felt like an event; lining up for an album, waiting for a...

Georgina Fiske
Mar 172 min read


Is the Over-saturation of Music Contributing to the Downfall of Aussie Music?
Spiderbait at The Forum, 2024. More music is being released than ever before. Streaming platforms are flooded with new songs daily, and...

Georgina Fiske
Mar 31 min read


Is the Death of Music Festivals in Australia Also Contributing to the Death of Australian Music?
Meredith Music Festival, 2024. Australia’s music festival landscape is shifting—major festivals are folding, and artists are losing key...

Georgina Fiske
Feb 171 min read


The State of Australian Music: Why the Hottest 100 Had Only 18 Local Acts
Ocean Alley at Splendour in the Grass, 2023. This year’s Hottest 100 results raised a lot of questions. Only 18 Australian artists made...

Georgina Fiske
Feb 31 min read


The Glass Ceilings in Music Are Real...BUT So Is Our Power to Crack Them
Glass ceilings show up everywhere in music. It’s not always about being told no directly. Sometimes it’s about not being seen at all.

Georgina Fiske
Apr 28, 20201 min read
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