Little Wins on Your Way to the Big Time

Stuart Stuart
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Little Wins on Your Way to the Big Time is a practical music business guide for independent artists. Each short episode breaks down one decision you’ll face—release planning, promo, budgets, distribution, playlists, shows, fan funnels—and shows you what to do next without wasting money or momentum. Presented by Brisbane producer Stuart Stuart (Sheppard “Geronimo,” ARIA Producer of the Year nominee), the focus is real-world tactics you can use this week: checklists, timelines, and plain-English rules that hold up when things get messy. No hype - just clear instructions and info!

  1. 10/08/2025

    20: Plan Your Release, Top to Bottom - Stuart Stuart

    Here’s a simple timeline from eight weeks out to three weeks after release: pitching windows, content batching, emails, and follow-through.

    5 min

  2. 10/08/2025

    19: Getting Government Grants - Stuart Stuart

    Grants are a turbo button, not an engine. I show you how to write clear, human applications with realistic budgets and measurable outcomes.

    7 min

  3. 10/08/2025

    18: Networking Events - Stuart Stuart

    I discuss key Australian music industry events—APRA programs, BIGSOUND, Indie-Con, AMW, SXSW Sydney—and when they usually land, plus a few international showcases.

    4 min

  4. 10/08/2025

    17: Writing for Other Artists - Stuart Stuart

    Some ideas fit other voices better. I cover modern pitching realities: radio-ready demos, writer-producer teams, and where outside cuts still happen.

    4 min

  5. 10/08/2025

    16: The Voice & Australian Idol - Stuart Stuart

    These shows offer exposure on their terms—song choice, styling, narrative. I lay out the trade-offs and why original artists often build better off-camera.

    3 min

  6. 10/08/2025

    15: Consultants, Pluggers & PR - Stuart Stuart

    Paid help can work—under the right terms. I give you questions that surface real deliverables, recent wins, and time-boxed promises.

    3 min

  7. 10/08/2025

    14: Songwriting Comps & Awards - Stuart Stuart

    Awards won’t make a career, but they can add credibility if you pick well. I walk through Australian pillars, useful international comps, and simple timing tips.

    3 min

  8. 10/08/2025

    13: Getting Your Songs into Film & TV - Stuart Stuart

    Film and TV want finished, easy-to-clear tracks. I cover deliverables, metadata, one-stop rights, and tidy playlists that help supervisors say yes.

    3 min
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Little Wins on Your Way to the Big Time is a practical music business guide for independent artists. Each short episode breaks down one decision you’ll face—release planning, promo, budgets, distribution, playlists, shows, fan funnels—and shows you what to do next without wasting money or momentum. Presented by Brisbane producer Stuart Stuart (Sheppard “Geronimo,” ARIA Producer of the Year nominee), the focus is real-world tactics you can use this week: checklists, timelines, and plain-English rules that hold up when things get messy. No hype - just clear instructions and info!

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