Ep 20: Laneway Talks with Vince & Rob

The conversation covers the refurbishment of the Punters Club in Melbourne, highlighting local investment and the potential for it to become a music venue. They discuss the challenges faced by venues in attracting patrons and the importance of marketing and professionalism. The lack of Australian artists in the top 40 for the first six months of the year is noted, along with the impact of AI on music streaming platforms like Spotify. The conversation also touches on the decline of community radio's relevance for musicians and the need for better advocacy for artists. They reflect on the influence of Australian music globally and the impact of the 80s excesses on the industry's decline. Vincent and Rob decided to chat away one day about the music business in their territory and from that discussion came the idea to create a podcast about our knowledge base. Vincent from the business side of things and Rob from the education side. Vincent has a 35 year history in entertainment, and Rob has just completed his Phd in Music at the University of Adelaide. Those backgrounds will bring about some real differences in what they interpret the music business is and how it operates. Join the guys for an hour of insights into the business. Here are some links to their sites: https://derringers.com.au/foundations-drum-kit-workbook-by-robert-boundy https://www.amazon.ae/Foundations-Boundy-Robert/dp/B0B9CDC5ZR https://robsdrumshed.com/start.asp https://www.facebook.com/robsdrumshed https://www.youtube.com/@robsdrum https://www.lanewaymusic.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/wearelanewaymusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJdt0TU0vZApmsy8CVa1Bg