Gold Coast Music Network
BANDCAMP - Bootcamp for Emerging Musicians
Coomera Creative Campus (Coomera, QLD)
Friday, 27 March 2026 8:30 am
BANDCAMP, the Gold Coast’s only full-day industry intensive for emerging musicians, returns in 2026 with a new format, new speakers and new connections!
Presented by the Gold Coast Music Network, BANDCAMP is designed to give emerging musicians and artists a leg up in their career – an opportunity to explore their goals for the future, gain industry knowledge to help jumpstart their career, and make valuable connections with peers and industry professionals.
This year's full-day program is packed full with keynote speakers, hands-on industry workshops, small group breakout sessions, speed networking with industry professionals and more.
Book now as places are limited!
BANDCAMP SCHEDULE:
*Schedule may be subject to change*
8.30am: Arrival
9.00am: Introduction & Icebreakers
9.30am: Keynote Speaker + Q&A with Lyric
Hear from Gold Coast singer/songwriter, producer, multi-GCMA winner and star-on-the-rise, Lyric, in a keynote welcome followed by Q&A.
10.30am-11.00am: Morning Tea
11.00am-12.00pm: BREAKOUT SESSION #1
Choose from one session below:
12.00pm-1.30pm: Speed Networking Lunch
1.30-2.30pm: BREAKOUT SESSION #2
Choose from one session below:
2.30-3.30pm: BREAKOUT SESSION #3
Choose from one session below:
3.30-4.00pm: Afternoon Tea
4.00-5.00pm: Action planning & Closing panel
EVENT DETAILS
When: Friday 27 March, 8.30am-5.00pm
Where: TAFE Queensland Coomera Creative campus – 198 Foxwell Road, Coomera
BANDCAMP is presented by Gold Coast Music Network and supported by TAFE Queensland and City of Gold Coast.
Presented by the Gold Coast Music Network, BANDCAMP is designed to give emerging musicians and artists a leg up in their career – an opportunity to explore their goals for the future, gain industry knowledge to help jumpstart their career, and make valuable connections with peers and industry professionals.
This year's full-day program is packed full with keynote speakers, hands-on industry workshops, small group breakout sessions, speed networking with industry professionals and more.
Book now as places are limited!
BANDCAMP SCHEDULE:
*Schedule may be subject to change*
8.30am: Arrival
9.00am: Introduction & Icebreakers
9.30am: Keynote Speaker + Q&A with Lyric
Hear from Gold Coast singer/songwriter, producer, multi-GCMA winner and star-on-the-rise, Lyric, in a keynote welcome followed by Q&A.
10.30am-11.00am: Morning Tea
11.00am-12.00pm: BREAKOUT SESSION #1
Choose from one session below:
- The Business of Music: Facilitated by Brad Hosking (Producer and musician, Blind Boy Studios & Lecturer, SCU and TAFE QLD)
- Marketing 101: Everything you need to know about branding and developing your identity, social media, PR, merchandise, communication, audience engagement, EPKs and consistency. Facilitated by Gold Coast singer-songwriter and creative, Sunny Luwe.
- The Release Cycle: The Release Cycle with Kyla Ingham, G.Y.R.O. Learn the ins and outs of releasing music independently and getting it heard.
12.00pm-1.30pm: Speed Networking Lunch
1.30-2.30pm: BREAKOUT SESSION #2
Choose from one session below:
- The Business of Music: Facilitated by Brad Hosking (Producer and musician, Blind Boy Studios & Lecturer, SCU and TAFE QLD)
- Marketing 101: Everything you need to know about branding and developing your identity, social media, PR, merchandise, communication, audience engagement, EPKs and consistency. Facilitated by Gold Coast singer-songwriter and creative, Sunny Luwe.
- Hear from Brad Hinds (Oztix & East West Presents) about booking gigs, understanding venues and festivals, and how to score showcases and manage relationships.
2.30-3.30pm: BREAKOUT SESSION #3
Choose from one session below:
- The Business of Music: Facilitated by Brad Hosking (Producer and musician, Blind Boy Studios & Lecturer, SCU and TAFE QLD)
- Marketing 101: Everything you need to know about branding and developing your identity, social media, PR, merchandise, communication, audience engagement, EPKs and consistency. Facilitated by Gold Coast singer-songwriter and creative, Sunny Luwe.
- The Touring Musician's Handbook: A no-BS guide to taking your music on the road. Facilitated by music industry stalwart Emily Rockit.
3.30-4.00pm: Afternoon Tea
4.00-5.00pm: Action planning & Closing panel
EVENT DETAILS
When: Friday 27 March, 8.30am-5.00pm
Where: TAFE Queensland Coomera Creative campus – 198 Foxwell Road, Coomera
BANDCAMP is presented by Gold Coast Music Network and supported by TAFE Queensland and City of Gold Coast.