Australian arts industry must brace for future disaster impacts now
BY DR DIANA TOLMIE As a Brisbane-based woodwind doubler, I’ve had the privilege of performing in many professional music theatre productions over the past 30 […]
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How your transferable skills can boost your career in music and beyond
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When Dr Diana Tolmie was involved in a terrible accident, one of the first thoughts in her mind was: “The show must […]
An education in music makes you a better employee. Are recruiters in tune?
BY DIANA TOLMIE, GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY See the word “musician” on a resume and you might not immediately think “stellar employee” or “exceptional leader”. Perhaps the […]
“It’s who I am”: How to maintain a sustainable career in the music industry
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Is music your calling? If the answer is ‘yes’, how much are you willing to sacrifice or tolerate in order to pursue […]
Where to next? Looking beyond COVID-19 for Australian musicians
BY DR DIANA TOLMIE That the COVID-19 pandemic has knocked the arts and entertainment industries for six is an understatement. Social media followers are witnessing […]
What will the lives and careers of musicians look like by 2050?
BY DR DIANA TOLMIE The population of Australian musicians largely live portfolio careers involving music and non-music contract and DIY employment. And, as we know, […]
EVENTS // Melbourne International Saxophone Festival
CONTENT COURTESY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL The Melbourne International Saxophone Festival returns in 2019 to bring together some of the best national and international musicians […]