How to get into Radio, the Sunny Coast Music Boom and Must-See Picks for Woodford 25/26 with Sarah Howells

"I've been discovering music my whole life, but every year Woodford brings a stack of stuff I've never heard of, that I know is going to become my next favourite thing."In this episode, Harley sits down with ABC's Sarah Howells / Aussie radio royalty with 21 years in the biz, including stints at Triple J and Double J. And would you believe, this was her first podcast ever!From winning Woodford tickets through her mum's competition obsession in 1998 to becoming one of the festival's most recognisable voices, Sarah shares her journey from small-town nerd in Murwillumbah to championing Australian music on a national stage.The conversation weaves through Sarah's origin story, her thoughts on Triple J's evolution and why she transitioned from music-focused programming to ABC Local Radio, falling in love with conversations in the process.They dive into the magic of discovering new artists at Woodford, the importance of regional music scenes like the Sunshine Coast and Sarah's role as vice chair of the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective. Plus, Sarah gives us the inside scoop on must-see acts from the freshly launched program. We'd tell you who but we'd prefer if you listened yourself.Sarah also reveals her pivotal Woodford moment and why maybe the sunsets deserve as much hype as the infamous sunrise on New Year's Day. This episode is for:People interested in how to crack into a career in radioMusic lovers who want the inside track on Woodford 2025/26's hidden gemsPeople on the fence about coming to Woodford and want some insights into what makes Woodford more than just another festival.Dive in to hear about why:The three minutes of silence on New Year's Eve is actually more important than the countdownRegional music scenes like the Sunshine Coast are thrivingThe best festival moments are the ones you can't plan forRadio careers can start with naivety, volunteering, and labelling CDs (well maybe not anymore - do they still have CD's?)Harley thinks he's one type of pumpkin when in fact we all agree he is another. Want to join Sarah, Harley and 450 other acts at this year's festival?TIX HERE: https://www.woodfordfolkfestival.comFOR MORE: Sarah Howells: https://www.instagram.com/sarahinthehowellsSunshine Coast Music Industry Collective: https://www.scmic.org/ Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/CREDITS:Host: Harley Breen Guest: Sarah Howells Producer: Benny Wallington Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson Music by: The East Pointers#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #WoodfrodFolkFestival25 #SarahHowells #TripleJ #DoubleJ #ABCRadio #HarleyBreen #WoodfordProgram #FestivalSeason #BobbyAlu #SpankieJackson #WilliamCrighton #FrankAndLouis #SunshineCoastMusic #SCMIC #AustralianMusic #FolkFestival #MusicDiscovery #FestivalCommunityJoin the Woodfordian Citizens:Perks -- Bi-Monthly emails sharing the ins and outs of the world of Woodfordia and the people who keep the heart beating.- Special invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.- Bonus podcast content- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk FestivalVisit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizenMore information at www.woodfordia.orgFor the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.comFor Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/Credits:Host: Harley BreenExecutive Producers: Bree Hickson-Jamieson, Josh Weier, Benny WallingtonAudio mastering: Kieron AtkinsonMusic by: The East Pointers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.