New Wave is back with its final series of events for the year that taps into DIY marketing & promotion – built to give artists across NSW the practical tools and real-world insights they need to grow

New Wave features in-person and digital workshops, events and development programs all over the state, built for artists finding their footing and the people working behind the scenes to make things happen across local music scenes in NSW.

Taking place across August, this round of New Wave events features some of the best industry and community leaders in the state sharing their skills and insights on marketing your music and growing your audience.

Don’t miss out this August - head along to an event in-person or join our online session:

• The Ecosystem’s Thriving! | Western Sydney | 18 August | Featuring DJs Carolina Gasolina & Kilmi, musician Kalanjay Dhir and Art Director Trav59 (Yuth) on integrating your personal story into your art
  
  
• Before The Gates Open | Wollongong | 24 August | Featuring Yours & Owls’ Brooke Taylor on applying big-scale festival marketing to DIY releases and shows
  
  
• On The Radar | Newcastle | 26 August | Featuring Ruby Miles & Ella Avni (Laneway Festival) on how to break through in the Australian music landscape

• Building Buzz | Online | 27 August | Featuring artist Pete McCredie on the social media marketing strategies that actually work
  
  
• Worldbuilding for Artists | Sydney | 29 August | Featuring Jamila Grace (No Time To Impress/Astral People), video director Nathan Rathsam and creative director Yewande on worldbuilding for artists

We can’t wait to close out our 2026 New Wave program with you!

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