This is a one day workshop that will equip beginner soloists with all they need to know to become a professional musician.
If you are looking to break through and get paid gigs, if you are a new artist who is starting to get gigs or if you are wanting to commence a career within the live music industry, this workshop is for you!
We have distilled 90 years of experience down into a one-day workshop. You will walk away with practical knowledge and resources that you can use straight away to kick start and fast track your gigs. This knowledge takes years and years of trial and error to learn and we are giving it to you in a no-nonsense and hugely practical workshop. I can guarantee we are not going to hold back!
This workshop has been designed to give you the absolute essential knowledge and tools to give you the best chance of securing and growing your career as a live music performer.
We will provide you with:
· Industry insight
· Emerging trends and work opportunities
· What venues and agencies look for in artists
· How to promote yourself to get paid work
· How to create your own free marketing and advertising
· How to look after your own administration
· How much and how to charge for gigs
· Equipment you will need
· How to achieve the best possible sound through essential sound engineering tips
MEET YOUR PRESENTERS
Dan Whittam
Full time Musician,
Open Mic Host
Carl Paczensky
Entertainment Agent
Musician
Lisa Plunkett
Admin Professional,
Small Business Owner
Dan Whittam, Honey Badger Events
Dan Whittam is the founder of Honey Badger Events. Honey Badger Events provide function and entertainment solutions with live music experiences for any size event or function from 5 to 5000 people.
Dan has been in the events and entertainment industry for over 30 years and is passionate about delivering a broad range of options to meet any requirement.
Dan is a revered and active live musician, with multiple bookings every week across South East Queensland.
In addition, Dan holds 3 weekly open mics across Brisbane and supports many young musicians transition into becoming professional performers.
Carl Paczensky, Gateway Entertainment
Co-founder, accomplished performer, and entertainment strategist, with years of experience in live performance, artist coordination, and venue entertainment planning. Carl brings a wealth of knowledge in curating high-quality entertainment experiences that resonate with audiences.
Gateway Entertainment has provided entertainment solutions for some of the world’s biggest artists, including AC/DC, Coldplay, The Angels, Guns N’ Roses, and Jimmy Barnes. They’ve worked with major venue groups and touring circuits, ensuring every show is professionally managed and executed to the highest standard. Whether it’s booking in-demand tribute acts, curating venue entertainment programs, or overseeing national tours, we bring the expertise, industry connections, and attention to detail that set us apart.
Lisa Plunkett, Honey Badger Events
Previously the Principal at Brisbane Secretarial Services, bringing over 30 years of experience in administrative and secretarial support, she is now partnered with Dan at Honey Badger Events.
Her career spans not-for-profit organisations, private enterprise and government agencies, allowing her to cultivate a deep understanding of the diverse needs and challenges facing each sector. Lisa has extensive experience in the legal, insurance, and risk sectors but has also successfully operated a number of businesses. Her early years were marked by a strong involvement in music and she has worked with clients in the music and entertainment industry. Lisa possesses invaluable insights into the basics of administration and can streamline processes and procedures for efficacy and results for sole operators.
She possesses comprehensive, practical knowledge across all aspects of administrative and secretarial duties, which allows her to provide focused and effective solutions to her clients.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
AUDRA
Dan’s Get Gigs Workshop is worth every cent! The information that was provided, the delivery of that information and the follow-up care was nothing short of 5 Stars.
Dan’s calm, kind and inclusive nature makes him very approachable and his outstanding industry knowledge made the experience a very valuable learning tool. His guest speakers Carl & Lisa, both leaders in their fields, were also very knowledgeable, generous with their knowledge, professional and approachable.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from these people & sign up for this workshop asap.
Highly recommend!!!
GARTH
I attended the Get Gigs Workshop at Milton Common. It was a great value workshop that was well organised and had insights really useful to musicians looking to get out there and gig. Great venue and catering included.
DANNY
An excellent Workshop … informative, well presented, concise (no fluff or filler), very relevant and interactive and the catering was spot on.
JOSHUA
Fantastic seminar, worth much more than charged especially with catering.