I want to introduce to the city; acts that our international
programmers could buy for their festivals/venues, and of
course, discoveries… artists that are as yet unknown, but
slated to be successful in time.
Tell us a bit more about the EarthSync’s Indie100 India
2017 and what you are trying to achieve through this
It started 3 years ago with QUT and EarthSync joining
hands to build a programme that would add industry
experience value to music education. This project has
received Australian-Indian development grants that have
empowered us to pursue a long-term programme that
nurtures next generation artists and industry members
with sessions with senior musicians, industry members and
educational institutions.
At XChange 2015, we had renowned Australian producers
Lachlan ‘Magoo’ Goold and Yanto Browning record, mix
and master the works of 10 indie bands. In 2016, KM Music
Conservatory joined the partnership, and the student
and professional exchange programme commenced. In
2017, 12 artists were selected by an international jury to
participate in workshops, recording sessions, and showcase
opportunities at XChange 2017. We have already seen
success stories of Indie100 artists getting bookings and
even performing internationally. Next year, Australian and
Indian students will be selected to be at XChange 2018 as
professionals, contributing their new ideas, roadmaps.
The response to this project and the results are really
inspiring - there is nothing more wonderful than to see the
next generation industry develop in the wings - invested,
eager, enthusiastic, and getting equipped to build a whole
new world, their way!
What is your take on the current Indie scene?
There is a lot of new blood in the current Indie scene who
are paving the way to do things in a very different way. Add
to that some of the experienced players who have moved
away from the tried and tested ways of doing things, and we
see a very promising work ethos developing that is very DIY
and experimental in approach, and light on its feet. Change
is definitely on the cards!
If there is something you would like to change in the
current independent music scene, what would it be
and why?
The concept of “independent”. Being independent should
not translate to being the hiply broke artist and not paying/
getting paid. Being independent cannot mean self-centred.
Independent should mean being self-sufficient, responsible
as much for yourself as for building an industry as a
whole; respecting audiences, and taking risks to do things
differently.
Tell us what you would like to incorporate in XChange 2018 .
New ideas and concepts, fresh perspectives, more cutting-
edge masterclasses. Check back in a few months on the details :-)
Your message to our readers.
Stop reading this article, get off your armchair, come to
XChange 2018 to do your part and experience the change yourself ;-D
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