I talk with Lisa J Aston, founder and principle of House Concerts Australia, about booking house concerts through her network, the benefits of house concerts, and why she is such a big supporter of house concerts. Â She also discusses her publishing experience and working with some of the biggest bands from Australia like INXS and major touring artists from the US. We also have a poignant discussion about age and relevance in the music industry.
Benefits of Booking House Concerts for Independent Artists
- No agency or booking fees
- Artist keeps 100% of their money
- Listening room and story-telling setting
- Great opportunity to connect directly with your fans
- Starting House Concerts Australia
- No network existed for booking house concerts in Australia
- Reaching out for mentorship from successful UK counterparts
- Learning how booking house concerts worked in the UK
- Grew network by reaching out to Google & Yahoo groups, music festival contacts, Facebook, and word of mouth
Learning the Music Business
- Starting the INXS fan club in 1984
- Learning the value of music publishing early on
- Understanding the mechanics of the business is critical to success
- Writing her book Pop Stars & Idols
Music Publishing and Placements
- Publishing is a great outlet if you write for multiple genres
- Securing a publishing deal based on one song
- Raising your profile when your songs are used for fundraising
- Why publishing is a diamond in the coal mine
Connect With Lisa J Aston
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