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Inside Aussie Country Workshop - Insights For Emerging Artists
Hosted by Linc Phelps

Thinking about taking your music to Australia? Inside Aussie Country is a free, practical workshop giving Kiwi artists insights into the Australian country music scene. 

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Hosted by Australian artist Linc Phelps, this session covers how the industry works, what festivals and promoters look for, how to prepare your music and brand, and what to expect when touring across the Tasman. You’ll get real, experience-based advice plus time for Q&A.

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You’ll learn:

  • How the Aussie country industry and festival circuit operates

  • Opportunities for NZ artists

  • Touring tips and expectations

  • How to stand out authentically

 

Free event – all welcome. Registration required for planning purposes.

Where: The Mayor's Chambers, The Thomas Green 

When: 10am - 11am, Saturday May 30th 

 

Cost: Free â€‹

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Free event – all welcome. Registration required for planning purposes.


Register by emailing team@tussockcountry.nz
with “Aussie Workshop” in the subject line.
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Born and bred in Gympie, Linc Phelps is one of those salt of the earth people that is known far and wide as a good bloke, great performer and all-round legend. He proudly wears his heart on his sleeve both in life and via song. It’s a rare quality that speaks so loudly to his character and attitude towards being a songwriter, singer, performer, husband, father and friend.

His new album, ‘Faith & Sweat’ debuted #2 ARIA Aus Country Album Charts while his stunning duet with Golden Guitar Award winner, Melody Moko, ‘Dear Mind’, topped various airplay charts in Australia.

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