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SHAPES! Music Industry 101

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Maddy Herbert

Shapes! Is a new series of gigs and workshops for teens (13 to 17 year-olds).

Music Industry 101

In this workshop Maddy will cover diversifying your skillset as a person who hopes to enter the music industry. With Maddy’s experience in various areas of the music industry, she will cover what kinds of responsibilities she has had when taking on work in programming, partnerships, liaising with artists, event management, marketing, artist management & booking, accessibility, venue booking, event producing, being the artist and more. 

Through this workshop you will gain a deeper understanding of responsibilities within different music industry roles from Maddy’s perspective as an artist.

You will pick a role that interests you and design a mock business outlaying your values, services and individual skillset.

Workshop Facilitator - maddy herbert

Maddy Herbert is the front woman of VIC based soul/pop group ‘Velvet Bloom’.

Outside of ‘Velvet Bloom’, Maddy has been working in the music industry for over 7 years with roles in venue booking, event management, event producing, festival programming, artist bookings & management, access advising, workshop facilitation, artist liaising, marketing and partnerships. 

Maddy has worked for venues like The Night Cat (VIC), The Espy (VIC), Gods Bandroom (VIC), Freo Social (WA), The Zoo (QLD) and more. Her work with Tibi Access seen her working in various roles with SXSW (AUS), Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour (AUS), Groove Tunes, Laneway & more. Maddy is a Workshop Facilitator at The Push.

Access 

If you have any access needs or require support to fully participate, please reach out to us at visualarts@kingston.vic.gov.au. We are committed to making this event accessible to all. 

Upcoming Shapes! gigs

The Belair Lip Bombs, Lotte Gallagher, Sunday 27 April 2025

Betty Taylor, Gnome - Sunday 29 June 2025

The Pretty Littles, Canisha - Sunday 24 August 2025

About Shapes!

Kingston Arts are embarking on an exciting initiative to empower young people in our community to cultivate the next groundbreaking band. Shapes! is tailored to 13 to 17 year-olds who want to experience live music in a local and safe environment. There will be live gigs throughout the year and music workshops.

Other music industry workshops

But that's just the beginning! Later in the year, we're diving deep into the music world with:

  • Group Guitar Lessons: Hone your skills under the expert guidance of seasoned professionals at Rock Academy.
  • Studio Time: Step into the recording studio and unlock the magic of capturing your unique sound.
  • Radio Ready: Meet the presenters at SYN Radio and get an understanding of how to interview and maybe even go live on radio with one our artists.

Date

Tuesday 26 August, 4.30-6.30pm

Venue

Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin

979-985 Nepean Hwy,

Seating

General Admission

Cost

FREE

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Suitable for 13 to 17 year-olds only.