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A GYMjot Project: The AU-NZ Music Podcast

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The AU-NZ Music Podcast is a monthly conversation from GYMjot exploring the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Each episode, Reuben Gray, founder of GYMjot, speaks with an active professional from the local music industry to unpack current developments, examine a recent release by a regional artist, and reflect on the practical challenges of artist development. Released on the first Wednesday of each month, the podcast is for musicians seeking clearer context, sharper thinking, and a more grounded understanding of how careers actually take shape over time.

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Instagram Plus and Imposter Syndrome with Hayley Harding 01.07.2026 37:09

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: Instagra...

The Rise of Heavy Music and Music Theory with Jacob Petrossian 02.06.2026 38:47

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 C...

The Value in Performing Live and The Creative Act with Connor Lambrou 05.05.2026 43:12

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...

Live Streaming and Creative Hoarding with Tilaye Sweeney 31.03.2026 45:27

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 whol...

New Zealand Music Consumption and Locking In with Emily Farrell 03.03.2026 36:13

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 Mu...

Festivals and Sustainable Live Music with Corban Tupou (Two Minds Festival) 10.02.2026 42:26

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 Cordiale So...

Approaching a venue and Ausify your Music with Leah Henry (Nighthawks Bar) 06.01.2026 42:12

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 t...

Radio, Charts and The Creative Act with Tilly Fenton 25.11.2025 42:37

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 Spotli...

AI in Music and the Masks of an Artist with Brogan Kerrison (aka Glencoe) 28.10.2025 40:23

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 ye...

Live Music and Studio Recording with Jayden Bowley (Guitarist for Mim Jensen) 23.09.2025 36:57

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....

Music Tourism and Artist Direction with Emily Cheung (On The Map PR) 26.08.2025 48:33

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:...

mobygratis and Humanising the Music Industry with Rohan Carroll 29.07.2025 34:37

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 Spot...

Aussie Euro Vision and Musical Evolution with Georgia Harrison 24.06.2025 40:44

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 Au...

Supporting Australia Music and Creative Alignment with Ash Kennedy 27.05.2025 44:15

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 musi...

Spotify Wrapped and Creativity with Robert Daglish (Brookside Audio) 29.04.2025 36:08

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 Rev...

Radio and A&R with Lachlan Powell (The Dead Amigos) 25.03.2025 37:23

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 :⁠ Voic...

Festivals and Vocal Tone with Eddie Kiesanowski (Pretty Stooked) 25.02.2025 34:49

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...