In this episode we go behind the scenes at Melbourne Recital Centre to speak to Program Manager El Chantry. Originally from Perth, El has worked in the arts for more than 15 years, across music programming, event management and arts policy. She has worked for organizations such as City of Melbourne, Creative Partnerships Australia, Gertrude Street Projection Festival and the West Australian Department of Culture and the Arts. In this conversation we ask El how she approaches creating the Melbourne Recital Centre program; how she navigates presenting contemporary music in a room originally designed for classical music, her time working in Norway and much more.

Music export specialist and music industry expert Millie Millgate joins us to talk about Australian music overseas, showcasing, Eurovision and much more.

In this episode Chelsea catches up with Associate Director of WOMADelaide, Annette Tripodi, to chat about sustainability, programming, festival delivery during the pandemic and much more.

Managing Director of Music NSW, Emily Collins joins us to chat about the state of play in Sydney, her work advocating for music during the pandemic, her career in marketing and more.

In this episode we speak to leading Music Industry Practitioner, Author and Academic, Sally Anne Gross.

In this special live edition of Control, recorded at Melbourne Recital Centre we speak to Punjabi Australian vocalist, songwriter and dancer Parvyn Singh. We chat about her time with the Bombay Royale, stepping out as a solo artist with her debut record ‘Sa’, motherhood and much more.

In this special episode of Control, recorded at Melbourne Recital Centre we speak to award-winning multi-talented artist/director Ali McGregor.

Control is kicking off season 2 in style at Melbourne Recital Centre with two LIVE podcast sessions.

Announcement: Control is back for 2022, new episodes coming soon!

Plus, as part of Melbourne Recital Centre's International Women's Day Program, I'll be hosting TWO LIVE podcast episodes in the Salon. Book now for incredible conversations and live performances with vocalist/songwriter Parvyn (Wednesday 9 March) and Opera/Cabaret Star Ali McGregor.

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Fem Belling is a multi-disciplined award-winning Music theatre star, jazz vocalist, violinist and entrepreneur. In this conversation she chats to us about her time as a West End leading lady, burnout, confidence and her new live music venue.

Lilly Schwartz, Program Director of SF Jazz chats to us about curating festivals, gender balance in jazz, confidence and her career journey as an artist and producer.

In this episode we speak to one of Australia’s most influential figures in music; business owner, activist and industry leader, Helen Marcou AO, co-owner of Bakehouse Studios Melbourne. In 2010 Helen co-founded SLAM (Save Australia’s Live Music), which led over 20k people down the streets of Melbourne in Australia’s largest cultural rally, creating lasting change in the music industry. In this conversation we talk about Me Too, COVID recovery and finding your networks to create change.

Public Relations expert Emily Cheung talks us through effective music publicity campaigns, her experiences as PR Manager for Sony, expectation management strategies for artists and her take on Australian radio.

Industry powerhouse and CEO of the Australian Record Labels Association, Maria Amato, shares her philosophy on leadership and describes how her mentors built her confidence and enabled her to reach her goals. 

Music industry expert and PR specialist Chrissie Vincent has worked for companies such as Virgin Records, MTV and Festival Records; established her own PR firm; managed artists such as Pete Murray and Blackchords; served as a board dIrector for The Push and Music Victoria; and currently heads up the Bachelor of Entertainment Management at Collarts. In this episode we take a deep dive into Chrissie’s Masters Degree thesis research which exposed commercial radio Australia’s breach of the national content quotas. We also chat about her time working in LA, her career highlights and industry advocacy.

In this episode Producer, Director and Pioneer Vicki Gordon talks about advocacy, creating change, and the gender imbalance in the Australian music industry.

In this episode, broadcaster, journalist and former Saskwatch vocalist Nkechi opens up about mental health, touring burnout, her transition from stage to radio studio and her love of The Spice Girls.

In this episode, Arts Centre Melbourne CEO Claire Spencer talks to us about women in senior leadership, the importance of mental wellbeing, managing motherhood and work, accessibility in the arts and more.

In this highly informative conversation, Executive Director, Business Owner, Board Director and Artist Manager, Cath Haridy, shares her thoughts on streaming live shows, Australian radio quotas, the role of A&R today, the interpersonal relationships between bands and managers and so much more.

Award-winning Producer, Engineer and Songwriter Anna Laverty shares her journey from working as an assistant studio engineer in London to becoming an independent record producer. Plus, hear her tips on working with artists in the studio; and her thoughts on gender equity in the music industry.