Ready to take your music on the road but not sure where to start? Let’s map it out together.
Over 250 live music venues across regional NSW offer a huge opportunity to connect with new fans and communities. Join our panel to learn how to plan a regional tour, approach venues, and get tips for making your tour a success. You'll also gain insights into available grants to support your journey.
What you’ll walk away with:
- Tools to plan and execute a regional tour
- Expert advice on connecting with venues
- Strategies for making regional touring a sustainable part of your career.
- Information on grants and funding to support your tour
- Connections with seasoned artists and industry professionals
Speakers:
- Sarah Buckley, The Buckleys
- Raechel Whitchurch, founder of Sure Thing Agency (Fanny Lumsden, Adam Harvey, Beccy Cole and more)
- Niño Haggith, MusicNSW Regional Coordinator
- Jana Gibson, Sound NSW Senior Manager Investment and Partnerships
This session is part of the broader 'Industry Days' program at Tamworth Country Music Festival, featuring even more opportunities to network and learn. This is more than a series of panels—it’s a chance to connect with industry leaders and other artists passionate about live music.
Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Tamworth Community Events Centre, 3 Darling St, Tamworth (Kamilaroi/Gomeroi Country)
Sarah Buckley
The Buckleys
Sarah Buckley is the lead singer and songwriter for The Buckleys, a #1 charting, internationally acclaimed family band. She has penned 13 top 10 singles, with works featured by artists such as Caitlyn Shadbolt and Felicity Urquhart, and was awarded the 2021 APRA Professional Development Award. Rolling Stone described her debut album Daydream as a "Masterclass in Songwriting," and industry legends predict her rise as one of Australia's greatest songwriters.
Raechel Whitchurch
Founder of Sure Thing Agency
Raechel Whitchurch is the founder of Sure Thing Agency, representing top artists like Fanny Lumsden and Adam Harvey. With over 15 years of experience, she has reshaped artist bookings with a focus on innovation and authenticity. Her hands-on approach and dedication to quality have made her a trusted partner in the Australian music industry.
Niño Haggith
MusicNSW Regional Coordinator
Niño Haggith is a seasoned musician and event coordinator, currently serving as MusicNSW’s Regional Coordinator for the North West and Northern Rivers. He has managed at festivals such as Mullum Music Festival and Bluesfest Byron Bay and toured internationally with Dustyesky and Invisible Friend. His expertise spans live music, arts management, and fostering vibrant cultural communities.
Jana Gibson
Sound NSW Senior Manager Investment & Partnerships
Jana Gibson brings over 20 years of experience in the music industry, including leadership roles at APRA AMCOS and the CBAA. Now Senior Manager at Sound NSW, she works to strengthen the NSW music sector through partnerships, infrastructure improvements, and strategic initiatives like the NSW 10-year music strategy. Jana also contributes as a board member of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy.
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