Title: MMF Oz (Australia) Forum / Victoria ~ Radio Plugging - How to Get your Songs on Air ~ Tuesday May 10th 2011

  1. Monday, May 9, 2011 3:55:36 AM
    Nathan Brenner
    Getting Airtime for your Music is one of the most sort after platforms for any Artist or Band. Why? Because it puts your music in front and a wider audience, an audience you would most likely never meet using the normal avenues. We've been here before with Kate Mason & Simon Winkler, this time we'll be talking to Frank Varrasso from Varrasso PR, Chelsea Wilson from PBS 106.7FM Looking forward to seeing you there! Panelists Info: Frank Varrasso - http://www.varrassopr.com/ Frank Varrasso started Varrasso PR in January 2009. Prior to this he was the Senior Director of National Promotions and Publicity at Sony Music. Over the years, he has run promotions and publicity departments on both a state and national level for numerous Record Labels. With over 18 years experience in the music industry, Frank has worked with international and local artists including P!nk, Justin Timberlake, Kings of Leon, Oasis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Madonna, Blur, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Beyonce, Eskimo Joe, Neil Finn, Ben Lee, Motor Ace, Machine Gun Fellatio, george, Rogue Traders, Kate Miller-Heidke, Alex Lloyd, Pete Murray, Augie March, and Delta Goodrem, Vanessa Amorosi, to name but a few. Throughout Frank's years of experience in the music industry, he has formed valuable and respected relationships with media across several platforms – radio, television and print. Chelsea Wilson - http://www.pbsfm.org.au/ Chelsea Wilson is a vocalist, songwriter and Music and Interviews Manager at PBS 106.7 FM. Chelsea graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Popular Music in 2004. Post graduation Chelsea lived overseas for over 3 years performing jazz, blues and soul in Japan, USA, the U.A.E, Thailand, Indonesia and Spain in 5 star hotels and cruise ships. Since moving to Melbourne in 2008 Chelsea has completed a Diploma of Entertainment Business Management (JMC Academy), a Masters Degree in Arts and Entertainment Management (Deakin University) and worked as Concerts and Events Licensing Representative for APRA|AMCOS. In 2009 Chelsea was awarded the Arts Victoria grant for new composition and released her debut EP late 2010. Chelsea currently works at PBS FM as Music and interviews Manager and is currently working on material for her debut album Venue: College Lawn Hotel 36 Greville St Prahran Vic Doors Open: 7.30 pm Forum commences 8.00 pm Sharp! Admission: Members Free / APRA Member & Students $7.00 / General Public $12.00