Gig 101

One-Day Music Conference For Young Musicians

Are you a musician aged 12 – 25? Wanting to know how to get more gigs? Need help with networking? Gig 101 is designed especially for YOU. Workshops will include:

Artist Talks – Leah Flanagan, Alice Cotton, Callan Power, Ferdie Flordeliza

Join four of the Territories best artists discussing their journey to success, how they got their first gigs with tips and tricks navigating the music industry to get where they are.

Press Kits and Promotion

The essential tool belt every musician should have from the very start is a press kit. A concise biography, grab-your-attention photos, links to samples of your music and contact details should be easily accessible in a press kit that is downloadable from an online drive or website.

Performance and Stage Skills

What makes a great performance?
What does it take to get you noticed by a venue booker?
How do you engage your audience?

From rehearsals to costumes, stage patter and gear, learn essential skills in presentation and delivery that will guarantee you that next gig and a loyal fanbase.

Content Creation and promotion

Learn the basics of setting up a camera and lighting to create professional-looking content for video promotion as well as identifying other areas of promotion there are available to young musicians on a tight budget.

Venues and performance opportunities

So you want to have a show? Four of Darwin’s leading live music venues talk about getting a foot in the door and what they expect from you as an artist.

Download the Gig 101 program below

ALL FREE, including LUNCH!

10am – 5pm
Saturday 30 October

City of Darwin Civic Centre
17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin