Homebrewed: An Australian Music Podcast

Eamonn Snow attended the Groovin' The Moo Festival at Maitland over the weekend, and he had some thoughts on Fatboy Slim, LUUDE, Ball Park Music, and more! See more at www.homebrewed.au

Byron Bay’s Bluesfest has officially wrapped up for another year and while the event went ahead without incident, crowd numbers were significantly reduced. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that around 70,000 people went through the gates at Tyagarah across the five days, compared to around 100,000 in 2022. Festival Director Peter Noble acknowledged the reduced crowds but maintained that Bluesfest...

Another three-peat! Ruby Archer joined Cam in the Homebrewed studios for her third chat (not that she remembers...) Ruby spoke about her classical music history and not wanting to be labelled and placed into a box regarding her genre. Cam, meanwhile, talks smack about music conductors...sorry. See more at www.homebrewed.au

TikTok has seen the number of users on their app decline over three consecutive months after rolling out a trial in Australia limiting music use. In this edition of the music news, we discuss the harmful impacts this trial could have had on musicians, and we look at where these findings might leave TikTok when they table discussions with record labels. See more: www.homebrewed.au

Liesl Tesch is a Member of Parliament representing the Gosford electorate on the Central Coast. Liesl joined Homebrewed to discuss Labor's plans for live music on the Central Coast. See more: www.homebrewed.au

Labor have won the NSW State election: What does that mean for music in the state? Also, streaming services are taking over the music industry. Let's unpack it all in the Music News Catch everything on homebrewed.au

With the NSW State Election pending, we break down both the Liberal and Labor parties promises about music and the arts ahead of the election.

Edie is a musician from Perth, Australia. She joined Homebrewed to share details of her new single 'Front Row'. Edie also told Cam and Eamonn about who and what inspired that track (Harry Styles and fan fiction), and reveals that she was a reader and creator of fan fiction. Her creative background saw her start a new venture into music just last year, but she already has big plans for 2023 with ne...

QLD have become the first State in Australia to legalise pill testing, following the ACT's lead. But, with a state election looming for NSW, will pill testing be a hot topic up for debate? Catch up on everything Homebrewed at homebrewed.au

One of the biggest bands in the country have withdrawn from one of the biggest festivals in the country, because one of the most infamous bands in the country were added to said festival. Let's unpack it all. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have pulled out from Byron Bay's Bluesfest after the festival announced the addition of controversial group and the "bad boys of Australian music" Sticky Fi...

Alex Lahey is a musician that needs no introduction. She's been working in the industry since 2011, and now, she's back and revived ahead of her upcoming album 'The Answer Is Always Yes.' Alex joined Homebrewed to discuss her new album, as well as how she manages to combine producing, writing and touring music. She also reveals how she previously balanced fronting a band while playing the saxaphon...

The Federal Government is set to establish the Centre for Arts Workplaces, which will be charged with making the arts sector a safer place to work. The body will be able to receive complaints from those within the creative industries, including music, and will help facilitate referrals to the authorities where appropriate. In addition, it will develop codes of conduct and provide resources for the...

Strap yourselves in, because this is a long one! Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke has unveiled the government's new national cultural policy — the first significant framework of its kind in nearly a decade. The policy is called Revive, and will invest $286 million in the sector over four years. That includes new investment of $241 million, with an additional $45 million redirected from a COVID ins...

We're back for 2023 with our first-ever guest making their fourth appearance! Coastie and very good friend of the show Brandon Duff joined Homebrewed to premiere his new single 'Easy Love'. He also revealed a new favourite chip contender, different to the one he gave in our first interview! Thanks for listening! For all things Homebrewed, catch up on our new website! homebrewed.au

The organisers of Splendour in the Grass have been ordered to pay $100,000 to ten local schools after extensive traffic delays impacted the Byron Bay community.

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Holly Alison is a musician, PE teacher, and an OzTag player at international level. Holly joined Cam and Eamonn for the first time since 2019, where she tells us why she took a three-year break from releasing music. She also reveals what her new single is about and hints at an EP release for early 2023, as well as excitingly sharing the news that she has been selected in the Australian OzTag team...

KESMAR joined Homebrewed for a second time to chat about his latest single release 'Day By Day'. He also chats about how lonely he feels making such a unique form of music, but says he has found comfort and friends overseas. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. See more from KESMAR here Like Homebrewed on Facebook Follow Homebrewed on Instagram Check out our Spotify Playlis...

Clive Miller is the CEO of Australian music charity Support Act. Support Act have championed mental health support in the music industry for musicians, backstage workers and more. They have also provided millions in financial support for the heavily-impacted industry, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Clive spoke of the charities work, where he wants to see the charity grow, and of...

Major Licensing Overhaul Could Make Way for More Sydney Live Music Venues Live music venues in Sydney may no longer have to close the bar between 4 am and 10 am as the NSW Government plans to reinvigorate the night time economy. Both proposals are included in a survey in which the government is looking for feedback as an overhaul of liquor licensing rules. The state government wants to make Sydney...

Sydney musician Andy Bull joined Homebrewed to discuss his new single, and eventual album. Andy told Cam and Eamonn about his struggles leaving the music scene in 2014 due to personal family matters, before eventually deciding to return six years later. Andy also has some great advice for emerging musicians. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. See more from Andy Bull here...

The 2022 ARIA Award nominations were announced last week, and Mallrat is not happy about them. "F**K the ARIAs," the Brisbane artist said on Instagram stories. "When I looked at the list of nominees this morning, my initial reaction was to feel personally underestimated and misunderstood by my album being snubbed." "Then I took a deep breath, and I realised it's not about me," continued Mallrat, r...

Jane and Mark from A.D.K.O.B (A Different Kind of Busy) joined Homebrewed to discuss their upcoming, debut album. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. See more from A.D.K.O.B here Like Homebrewed on Facebook Follow Homebrewed on Instagram Check out our Spotify Playlists here Catch up on everything Homebrewed Homebrewed is a radio program and podcast dedicated to supporting...

Jesse Morrison is a musician from Newcastle. He joined Cam and Eamonn to discuss playing with a band and how it differs from his solo work, as well as sharing the new direction his music is taking. Jesse also shares his disappointment in the closing of the Cambridge Hotel in Newcastle and what impact it might have on the Newcastle music scene. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more co...

Fresh off their headline show at Drifters Wharf in Gosford, Benny from Newcastle band Rum Jungle joined Homebrewed to discuss the differences between an all-ages show and an 18+ gig. Cam and Eamonn see Benny's heart sink when the Cambridge Hotel closing down gets brought up, and Benny reveals the future plans for the band. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content. See more from...