The AAM are delighted to present an In Conversation discussion, bringing together acclaimed Australian artist Sam Hales - lead Singer, Songwriter and Producer in The Jungle Giants - and Sam's manager, Stu McCullough - Director and Owner of Amplifire Music - to discuss their working relationship, and the ins and outs of the experiences, opportunities and obstacles they’ve encountered both individually in their respective roles - and together as a team - within the current contemporary music industry climate. There will be emphasis on identifying opportunities and problem-solving relative to the local area and/or regional areas more broadly speaking. This discussion will be moderated by AAM Executive Director, Maggie Collins, and will be followed by a Q&A between the panel and audience.
The AAM 300+ artist manager membership represents 1000+ artists, including some of the biggest names in Australian music; Paul Kelly, Tame Impala, Vance Joy, G Flip, Courtney Barnett, Amyl & The Sniffers, Rufus Du Sol, Flight Facilities, The Teskey Brothers, The Temper Trap, Thelma Plum, Ball Park Music, Peking Duk, Birds of Tokyo, Gang of Youths, Sampa The Great, Matt Corby, Lime Cordiale, The Rubens, Julia Jacklin, Kate Miller-Heidke, Daniel Johns, Montaigne, Powderfinger, Eskimo Joe, Sarah Blasko, Jebediah, Spiderbait and many more.