“As a newly formed group, the most satisfaction we have had is from bringing pieces that haven’t been notated before to life through transcription and listening.”

Artist Bookings21 July 2023Mic Check, Interview, Zaki EnsembleComment

'Mic Chec' Interview with Peter Shilling

“I play a lot, I drive my family nuts always walking around with a guitar strapped to me. Ideas come at the weirdest times, while helping my kids clean their teeth!”

Artist Bookings6 July 2023Mic Check, Interview, Peter Shilling Comment

Lucy Burke for 'Mic Check' Interview Series

“Like my albums, my live show is diverse, blending acoustic pop with elements of jazz, electronic music and even funk.”

Artist Bookings23 June 2023Mic Check, Lucy Burke, InterviewComment

Tips For Aspiring Artists

Want to know how to make it in the Australian music industry? We share our top tips with insights from our musos who have made it! From building a robust online presence to leveraging effective music promotion techniques, these tips will guide you on your path to recognition.

Artist Bookings17 May 2023Tips, Aspiring Artists, Mic CheckComment

'Mic Check' Interview with Willy Kuo

“Ever since I started writing my originals, and going to some music competitions, and performing gigs, I found I’m in love with the feeling that I can share my music with the audiences, and seeing them resonate or enjoy is the most joyous thing ever.”

Artist Bookings10 May 2023Mic Check, Interview, Willy KuoComment

Yasmin Arkinstall for 'Mic Check' Interview

“I was extremely lucky last year to have been gifted by Artist-Bookings with the opportunity to sing operatic cabaret with Bill Bailey for his En Route to Normal shows at Sydney’s State Theatre.”

Artist Bookings3 May 2023Mic Check, Interview, Yasmin ArkinstallComment

Paula T for 'Mic Check' Interview

“I was offered a record deal in Tokyo to record my first album.It was amazing to see my album for sale at Tower records in Shibuya!”

Artist Bookings25 April 2023Mic Check, Interview, Paula TerryComment

The Chameleonz lead singer Sabrina Alison for Mic Check'

“Believe in yourself. You are always going to be your No.1 supporter and biggest critic. Build yourself a network of industry professionals and embrace all opportunities.”

Artist Bookings12 April 2023Mic Check, InterviewComment

Carl De Villa for 'Mic Check' Interview

“It was such a great honour working with Queer Screen and my song was listened and watched (movie trailer background) across cinemas around Sydney with over 160 queer movies.”

Artist Bookings12 April 2023Mic Check, Interview, Carl De VillaComment

Anita Quayle for 'Mic Check' Interview

“We as contemporary string players have been able to utilise these collaborative experiences to explore and push the boundaries of what’s possible for contemporary strings and modern chamber based pop music”

Artist Bookings7 April 2023Mic Check, Interview, Anita QuayleComment

Charlotte 'Velvet Jones' Goodchild for 'Mic Check'

“Business is business and creative is creative - separate the two and plan”

Artist Bookings30 March 2023Mic Check, InterviewComment

'Mic Check' Interview with Chelly Parisi

“Technology has flipped the Arts Industry over and over. When I was young and started out we didn’t have the diversity of equipment, knowledge and social media to help us.”

Artist Bookings27 March 2023Mic Check, Interview, Chelly ParisiComment

Guillem Camós for 'Mic Check' - Interview

“I don’t try to sit in my studio and create something, I prefer to be playing just for fun and see if I come up with something new and then develop the idea.”

Artist Bookings23 March 2023Mic Check, Interview, Guillem Camós, Will CamósComment