A GYMjot Project: The AU-NZ Music Podcast

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The AU-NZ Music Podcast is a monthly conversation from GYMjot exploring the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Each episode, Reuben Gray, founder of GYMjot, speaks with an active professional from the local music industry to unpack current developments, examine a recent release by a regional artist, and reflect on the practical challenges of artist development. Released on the first Wednesday of each month, the podcast is for musicians seeking clearer context, sharper thinking, and a more grounded understanding of how careers actually take shape over time.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Festivals and Sustainable Live Music with Corban Tupou (Two Minds Festival)

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, a monthly conversation hosted by Reuben Gray (GYMjot) examining the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Episode 13 features Corban Tupou, co-founder of the Two Minds Music Festival. Drawing on his experience with event management and marketing, the conversation explores: Industry context: New off-grid festival from Lime Cordiale Song discussion: Lily Hallawell - I'm not from Melbourne Artist development focus: Navigating Festivals inside and out The AU-NZ Music Podcast is presented by GYMjot, an artist development practice based in Melbourne. GYMjot works with emerging musicians to support clearer thinking, intentional decision-making, and sustainable creative practice within real industry conditions. Learn more at gymjot.com.au

    42 min

  2. JAN 6

    Approaching a venue and Ausify your Music with Leah Henry (Nighthawks Bar)

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 11 features Leah Henry, who co-owns Melbourne's Nighthawks Live Music Venue. With over a decade experience in the industry, we get some key insights into the live music scene. ​📰 News Fix: ⁠Music Australia Encourages Nation To ‘Ausify’ Your Algorithm Via Bureau Of Everything​🎶 Song Spotlight: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dunners Boy - April Baby​🦾 Artist Development: How to navigate the live music scene and book a gig.This podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE 30-minute consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠!

    42 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    Radio, Charts and The Creative Act with Tilly Fenton

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 10 features Tilly Fenton, a singer-songwriter who just released her debut EP. ​📰 News Fix: CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts​🎶 Song Spotlight: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Plans - Tilly Fenton​🦾 Artist Development: Recording an EP and being PatientThis podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a⁠⁠⁠ FREE 30-minute consultation⁠⁠⁠!

    43 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    AI in Music and the Masks of an Artist with Brogan Kerrison (aka Glencoe)

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 9 features Brogan, who is the artist, creative and producer behind Glencoe. He is currently preparing new songs for a release cycle starting at the end of this year. ​📰 News Fix: ⁠⁠⁠⁠AI-Generated Songs Detected In Golden Guitar Award Entries​🎶 Song Spotlight: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick (Cold Outside) - Glencoe (UNRELEASED)​🦾 Artist Development: Accepting Yourself as an artist and the Masks of Self.This podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a⁠⁠ FREE 30-minute consultation⁠⁠!

    40 min

  5. 09/23/2025

    Live Music and Studio Recording with Jayden Bowley (Guitarist for Mim Jensen)

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 8 features Jayden, who has played guitar on many different scenes. He currently plays lead for Mim Jensen, and also manages the music tuition system, Monster Music. ​📰 News Fix: ⁠Venues: Seven New Music Spaces, Geelong Stadium, Closures & Techno World Record​🎶 Song Spotlight: ⁠⁠⁠Sidekick - Mim Jensen​🦾 Artist Development: Studio Recording ExperienceThis podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a⁠ FREE 30-minute consultation⁠!

    37 min

  6. 08/26/2025

    Music Tourism and Artist Direction with Emily Cheung (On The Map PR)

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 7 features Emily Cheung, who runs the PR outfit On The Map PR based in Melbourne, working with artists such as Pete Murray, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Amy Shark. ​📰 News Fix: Music Tourism Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report​🎶 Song Spotlight: ⁠⁠Magnolia - Domini Forster​🦾 Artist Development: Music Biz Trends, and taking your time.This podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a FREE 30-minute consultation!

    49 min

  7. 07/29/2025

    mobygratis and Humanising the Music Industry with Rohan Carroll

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 6 features Rohan, who organises multiple artistic events around Melbourne. ​📰 News Fix: ⁠Moby Relaunches mobygratis with 500 New Free Tracks for Creators​🎶 Song Spotlight: ⁠Brighter Skies - JAMES C. ATKINS​🦾 Artist Development: Humanise industry heads and be prepared.This podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a FREE 30-minute consultation!

    35 min

  8. 06/24/2025

    Aussie Euro Vision and Musical Evolution with Georgia Harrison

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 5 features Georgia, who works as a therapist but has a deep-seated passion and skillset as a dancer and musician. ​📰 News Fix: Viral Sydney Pop King Go-Jo To Represent Australia At Eurovision 2025. ​🎶 Song Spotlight: Remus ⁠- ASH SALES​🦾 Artist Development: Music as Healing and EvolutionHit subscribe for a monthly digest of the AU/NZ music industry! This podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a FREE 30-minute consultation!

    41 min

  9. 05/27/2025

    Supporting Australia Music and Creative Alignment with Ash Kennedy

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 4 features Ash, who works as a full-time musician, teaching vocals and singing backup vocals. She also has experience as an artist development coach and creates original music as Ash Kennedy. ​📰 News Fix:⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify quotas, $250 fees and a 24-hour rage channel​🎶 Song Spotlight:⁠ ⁠When I Wake - ANUJA​🦾 Artist Development: Finding your realm of comfort and connecting to your authentic artist.Hit subscribe for a monthly digest of the AU/NZ music industry! This podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today to get a FREE 30-minute consultation!

    44 min

  10. 04/29/2025

    Spotify Wrapped and Creativity with Robert Daglish (Brookside Audio)

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 3 features Rob, who works as an Artist Development Coach (Rob Reframe) and creates music under the name Booker Brooks. 📰 News Fix:⁠ ⁠Australia's Spotify Wrapped Revealed🎶 Song Spotlight:⁠ Grow Apart - Aiste Lukk🦾 Artist Development: Pillars of Creativity - Expression, Discipline, and Imagination.Please excuse some clipping on my Mic! Hit subscribe for a monthly digest of the AU/NZ music industry! This podcast is presented by ⁠⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today for a FREE 30minute consult!

    36 min

  11. 03/25/2025

    Radio and A&R with Lachlan Powell (The Dead Amigos)

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠⁠GYMjot⁠⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 2 features Lachie, who works in promotions for radio and plays with ⁠The Dead Amigos who you can follow here 📰 News Fix:⁠ What Aussies think of Radio🎶 Song Spotlight:⁠ Voice & Fire - PAEON🦾 Artist Development: Perspectives on A&R and CollaborationPlease excuse some technical difficulties with the Mic! Hit subscribe for a monthly digest of the AU/NZ music industry! This podcast is presented by ⁠GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track⁠, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today and follow to keep up!

    37 min

  12. 02/25/2025

    Festivals and Vocal Tone with Eddie Kiesanowski (Pretty Stooked)

    Welcome to the AU-NZ Music Podcast, where Reuben (⁠GYMjot⁠) dives into the Australian and New Zealand music scene with industry guests, sharing insights on music news, standout tracks, and artist development. Episode 1 features Eddie, the creative force behind Melbourne-based indie-rock outfit Pretty Stooked, who you can follow here. 📰 News: Festival funding in NSW - what’s changing and why it matters for artists and audiences.🎶 Song Spotlight: Floating by Jackson Taylor - what makes this track stand out?🗣️ Artist Development: Vocal tone - shaping and refining your voice.Hit subscribe for a monthly digest of the AU/NZ music industry! This podcast is presented by GYMjot: Get Your Musical Journey On Track, an artist development service based in Melbourne. If you are ready to unlock your inner artist, then get in touch today!

    35 min
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The AU-NZ Music Podcast is a monthly conversation from GYMjot exploring the realities of building a music career in Australia and New Zealand. Each episode, Reuben Gray, founder of GYMjot, speaks with an active professional from the local music industry to unpack current developments, examine a recent release by a regional artist, and reflect on the practical challenges of artist development. Released on the first Wednesday of each month, the podcast is for musicians seeking clearer context, sharper thinking, and a more grounded understanding of how careers actually take shape over time.

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