Sounds States applications are now open for the free WA-based music management mentorship program

Back for its fourth season Sound States, the West Australian based music management mentorship program presented by 360 Artist Logistics have opened applications for early career Artist Managers and Self-Manager Artists who are looking to grow their careers, confidence, and skill-sets at the free to attend program.  

Taking place over three action packed days Monday 10, Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 June, 2024 at the State Library of Western Australia, Sound States is a unique and invaluable opportunity that has, and continues to educate and inspire the next generation of music managers. With a program filled with in-depth sessions from industry professionals including; independent managers, self-managed artists, publicists, tax accountants, booking agents, and radio producers  (to name a few) mentees can expect the sharing of personal success stories and DIY strategies, delivered with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Answering those burning questions and bringing to light answers to questions emerging managers may have not even thought to ask yet, Sound States breaks down the myths of industry gate-keepers and builds a community of multi-skilled alumni who are well networked and supercharged to put their learnings into action. 

Having received huge praise from participants and industry alike, Sound States offers 15 successful applicants the opportunity to participate at no cost. At least 3 of these positions will be allocated to regionally based participants, with the program covering all affiliated travel costs for remote participants.

APPLICATION FORM

Applications close at 11.59PM WST on Friday 29 March, 2024.

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The Sound States 2024 Music Mentorship program will be held at the State Library of Western Australia on Monday 10, Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 June, 2024.

Sound States Alumni Testimonials 

“Learning the reality of the industry, and actually understanding the work that goes into creating a successful career - it’s not just plain luck. Looking from the outside a lot of people do not understand what is behind an artist or a band, and it’s just huge. I think it was a good wake up call, and definitely helped me in goal setting and planning ahead. Since doing the course, I have personally gone for a grant which was successful, I released a debut EP, directed music videos, I’ve got my accounting sorted, I’ve booked and embarked on national, WA tours and festivals and more. I was incredibly inspired around creating an artistic social media presence and looking at music and branding more visually. The whole Sound States experience was inspiring as both a manager and an artist.” 

- Grace Newtown-Wordsworth, from Joan & The Giants

“I loved connecting with other emerging artist managers who face the same challenges that I do, to share ideas and concepts, then to walk away from Sound States with a new network of people that you can bounce off and draw inspiration from.”

- Josh Terlick, works alongside artists inc Alter Boy and Voyager

“The back-end of being an artist is pretty debilitating sometimes but Sound States really gave me a kick up the bum and made me aware that the grind is worth it. Also! I now know how to write a mean grant application hehe”

-Junior Moyo, DJ and event producer

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