Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child embraces new technology to connect with her fans.

Michelle Williams and other artists are embracing the streaming media revolution, using the Helloworld Studio to connect with fans, friends and family in a more personal and intimate way.
This is also giving them better control over their own material and privacy.
Features in the Helloworld studio include video email, podcasting and the ability to broadcast shows live online to anyone anywhere in the world.

Don't be a mosquito.

When you see a room full of people, make sure you are not thinking like a mosquito, looking at them as something to suck dry, to get what you want and move on.



It's important to meet people, but more important to really get to know them. Ask questions. Listen. Make a point of discovering what you can do for them.

The best opportunities will come from real friends, not “contacts”. Be a good friend. Relax. Don't be a mosquito.

Many thanks to CDbaby for this article.

WAMi SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE EXTENSION - MONDAY OCTOBER 15, 2007.

Thought I'd post some recent news for Western Australian artists below.

You now have until next Monday October 15 to to submit entries for the opportunity to take part in the 2008 WAMi Festival by performing in the live music showcases and lending your tracks to the promotional Kiss My WAMi CD/DVD compilation.

In 2008, the WAMi Festival will run from February 15 - 24 (metro) and throughout March regionally. The WAMis are set to feature performances from over 70 acts during the showcases and WAMi special events, such as the WAMi Awards night and the Saturday Spectacular!

If the WAMi Festival is something your act wants to be apart of, you can apply online, via the Sonicbids website http://www.sonicbids.com/wami08 or the old fashion way, downloading a form and reading the selection requirements at http://wam.asn.au.

WA artists can't afford to miss out on this opportunity!

The WAMi Festival application deadline has been extended to Monday October 15, check out http://wam.asn.au for an info kit or call 9227 7962 (regional WA 1800 007 962).

Ian Dicko (Australian Idol) says it again on Nova.

Sometimes I just don't get this.
While I understand and work in the music industry there are moments that make me want to tell producers and the like to grow up and get over their issues.
Today was that kind of day.
Early afternoon Perth with Nova969 playing in the background at work and the conversation turns to the current leading contestants of Australian Idol.
Ian Dickson (Dicko to us Aussies) mentions that the top four in the group are from Hillsongs Church in Sydney and expresses his dislike of this and that we should not have too many christians in the top.
The suggestion is made they are sponsored by Hillsongs and that maybe they should sing a few songs about the devil in order to make it a level playing field.
(I thought this was a garbage comment and completely irresponsible).
(Note a previous winner also from Hillsongs was Guy Sebastian - a great guy who deserved to win).
The hosts then conduct a phone in and callers suggest songs such as "Highway to hell" as next possible songs the contestants should sing.
Clearly our singers are there because they have a gift and genuine ability to sing - and excellent attitudes (This is obvious) and they deserve the votes they receive. True talent is recognized universally.

This makes me seriously question the reasoning or maybe integrity is a better word for those in the music industry who focus more on compromise than true artistry (and their issues with anything that challenges their own belief system).

As for the contestants and Hillsongs as a whole I'm right behind them - and all other artists who won't be owned by a record label - stick with your integrity and continue to do what is right.

Ok guys I'm done .

Logjam over Internet radio royalties could be ending soon

Thought this was an interesting article about the state of internet radio.