The Long Road, Staying Independent and the Next Gen of Woodfordians with Tiffany Grace

"Your music, if it's as important as it is to me, is your soul."In this episode, Harley sits down with 21-year-old singer-songwriter Tiffany Grace before her Sunset Session at Lake Gula camping. Fresh from moving to Brisbane just six months ago, Tiffany shares her journey from performing at Mackay fairs at 13 to being selected for the APRA AMCOS Songmakers program at Woodford, where 10 artists from across Australia were chosen to co-write, learn from mentors, and perform at the festival.The conversation goes deep into what it means to be a young artist in 2025, navigating social media demands, staying independent despite industry pressures, and why sometimes you have to turn down opportunities to keep your soul intact. They discuss the brutal economics of streaming (sorry Spotify), why buying CDs and coming to live shows actually matters, the loneliness of being a solo artist, and how programs like Songmakers create communities that understand what it's like to be a young modern musician.Tiffany also drops news about her debut album "Ripples in Time", her first-ever tour, and why her only definition of success is making music.This episode is for:Young artists figuring out if they can actually make a career out of their passionParents of talented kids who want to know how to nurture their talent/ bring them to Woodford ;)Anyone who believes community and authenticity matter more than quick fameDive in to hear about why:Buying CDs and coming to live shows is how independent artists actually surviveBeing a solo artist can be lonely as hell, but the right community makes all the difference"Making it" doesn't necessarily mean stadiums but following your passion and being able to support yourself doing itMoving to the country to the city cold be part of a successful journeyFOR MORE: Tiffany Grace: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanygracemusicHarley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/Join us at the Woodford Folk Festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.comLearn about Songmakers: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/songmakersBecome a Citizen: https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/become-a-citizen/CREDITS:Host: Harley Breen Guest: Tiffany Grace Producer: Benny Wallington Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison Video Production: Coeur Visual Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson Music by: The East Pointers#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #TiffanyGrace #Songmakers #EmergingArtists #IndependentMusic #QueenslandMusic #BrisbaneMusic #MackayMusic #HarleyBreen #ArtisticIntegrity #YoungArtists #MusicCommunity #SupportLocalArtists #CountryFolkPop #IndieArtist #RipplesInTimeJoin 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.