Tom Wilson, Manager of The Hen House here, hope you're all staying warm, healthy and happy as we officially enter the second half of the year.
We've got a bunch of exciting things planned down here at the studios for these next 6 months - but that's all a bit hush hush. For now, scroll on down and check out a few happenings and interesting reds to tie you over!
Lights shining bright in Podcast Room 7!
Triple J Plays Leaves Twitter,
Another big change as Elon Musk takes over Twitter! They're now charging users to operate automated services on their accounts. So, after more than 13 years, triple j have decided to shut down their famed @triplejplays account. If you've been in a band or mates with people you who are, you'd know how handy this account was - sometimes being the only way that you'd know you got played on the radio! However you can always head to their website for an up to date playlist tracker.
Sidefest Round 2 - This August!
If you missed the inaugural Sidefest last year, now is your chance to make up for it! Held over 2 days at Freo Social, you can catch international heavyweights Tigers Jaw and Drug Church, along with some of our best mates Sly Withers, Ursula, Spici Water & Ratking on the 19th & 20th of August! To read more or find tickets, click here!
Tips For Musician and Creatives Tax Return
As we come towards the end of the financial year, the slow drums of tax time start to beat. It can sometimes be a bit of a headache, especially if you're a musician, DJ, Podcaster or any sort of arts creative! Well thanks to our mate Kylie Thompson, you can find a great list of tips. do's and don'ts before tax time - right here! A really helpful and great read. Check it out!
How To Find A New Podcast
Sometimes you can be sitting there, staring at your phone and not sure of what podcast to lose yourself in for 2 years. Well I've found a couple of handy websites to help! If you're trying to find something new, try either ListenNotes or PodSearch - where you can search for podcast topics or featured interviews by keyword, genre, charts, and more! Check them out next time you get stuck.
Well friends, that's me for this week!
Stay safe and have a yourself lovely weekend, Tom
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