Think outside the box when planning your regional tours to find approaches to touring that align with your music and budget.
Learn how to plan smarter, find new audiences and keep touring sustainable from folks who’ve done it themselves.
Led by triple j’s Home and Hosed host Ash McGregor, you’ll hear from:
- Fanny Lumsden, an ARIA and Golden Guitar winner who grew up on a sheep farm in western NSW and has taken her show (and family) on country roads around Australia and internationally
- Mark Crotti, the mind behind Bobby Alu’s Breakfast tour, a national and international cafe tour (and a singer-songwriter with his own East Coast and international touring experience)
They’ll deep dive into how to get started touring regionally and think creatively about how to make touring work for you.
FANNY LUMSDEN
ARIA & Golden Guitar-Winning Artist
Fanny Lumsden is a 2x ARIA and 9x Golden Guitar winner who grew up on a sheep farm in western NSW and has become one of country music's most esteemed performers. Her album HEY DAWN won the 2023 ARIA for Best Country Album, the CMAA Golden Guitar for Alt-Country Album of the Year, and the AIR Country Album of the Year. Known for her regional Country Halls Tour, Fanny has also performed internationally, including at Glastonbury and across the UK, Ireland and NZ.
MARK CROTTI
Artist and Founder, Breakfast Shirts
Mark Crotti is a folk artist and the creator behind Breakfast Shirts, a brand rooted in individuality and collaboration. Mark has made arts and culture a cornerstone of Breakfast Shirts, alongside a commitment to uplifting small businesses. This ethos has fueled inventive campaigns including the Modest 100 and the Breakfast Tour that saw artist Bobby Alu embark on a national and international cafe tour, merging live music, partnerships and grassroots venues in a fresh way.
ASH MCGREGOR
Host
Ash McGregor hosts triple j's Home & Hosed, where she champions the best local music from around Australia. A multi-talented presenter, producer and programmer, Ash has helped discover many emerging artists, given them their first play on national radio and shared their stories with the nation. Her show has created space for all genres and backgrounds to be heard nationally. Ash has also worked at Australian radio stations NOVA, 4ZZZ, and Sea FM and internationally with MTV, Nickelodeon and Global Radio London.
These online sessions will be recorded and shared with registrants.
Live captions will be available. For any other access requirements you can let us know at ticket registration or contact ali@musicnsw.com.
MusicNSW is working across the state to increase contemporary music touring, expand artists and industry networks, and build on existing industry knowledge in regional NSW.
The Sound Advice: Regional Touring Toolkit is a five-part online series designed for artists based in regional NSW looking to build their careers and navigate the music industry with confidence. Attend to gain real-world knowledge from industry professionals to help you move forward.
- Practical, real-world advice and resources tailored for regional artists
- Access to seasoned industry pros and their expert guidance
- Free and accessible from anywhere with an internet connection
- Learn essential info to help you build a sustainable music career as a regional artist
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