This guest speaks to the very core of what we do here at Music Mothers and Others – helping us make the music industry more of a literal and metaphorical family! John Cheong-Holdaway is a parent, musician, member of the punk kids band RIOT BABY and now, booker for the new “Family Jams” concert series in suburban Brunswick in Melbourne. The idea is to make events that our own families wanted, using original music, drawing on the existing eclectic community, and building capacity that is inclusive and welcoming. If you’re lucky you might still get be able to tickets for the last few shows for in November and December 2022, and if not keep an eye and ear on their YouTube and socials for their next adventures.

This guest speaks to the very core of what we do here at Music Mothers and Others – helping us make the music industry more of a literal and metaphorical family! John Cheong-Holdaway is a parent, musician, member of the punk kids band RIOT BABY and now, booker for the new “Family Jams” concert series in suburban Brunswick in Melbourne. The idea is to <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/cut-loose-and-dance-or-have-a-cry-putting-on-gigs-for-kids-20220908-p5bgdm.html">make events that our own families wanted</a>, using original music, drawing on the existing eclectic community, and building capacity that is inclusive and welcoming. If you’re lucky you might still get be able to tickets for the last few shows for in <a href="https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/family-jams-feat-firetail-and-darren-clinch/144530">November</a> and <a href="https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/family-jams-feat-joelistics-and-charlie-needs-braces/144531">December</a> 2022, and if not keep an eye and ear on their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgpNHk34DbOSR9uVW2_B0Q/videos">YouTube</a> and socials for their next adventures.

Somewhere in the music industry, between 'sex drugs and rock and roll' and The Wiggles, is the rest of us. 'Music Mothers and Others' is an audio parents group -a chance to discuss how parenting fits (or doesn't) into music industry life. During the series we'll talk to people from across the industry - artists, promotors, techs, broadcasters, writers, academics, teachers - anyone who has a gig in 'industry', whatever that means.

Hosts Liz Giuffre and Shelley Brunt are industry veterans, academics and parents - as well as members of the broader village. For more see us at https://musicmothersandothers.com/ and of course at 2SER FM, https://2ser.com/

Music Mothers and Others

Somewhere in the music industry, between 'sex drugs and rock and roll' and The Wiggles, is the rest of us. 'Music Mothers and Others' is an audio parents group -a chance to discuss how parenting fits (or doesn't) into music industry life. During the series we'll talk to people from across the industry - artists, promotors, techs, broadcasters, writers, academics, teachers - anyone who has a gig in 'industry', whatever that means. Hosts Liz Giuffre (UTS) and Shelley Brunt (RMIT) are industry veterans, academics and parents - as well as members of the broader village. For more see us at https://musicmothersandothers.com/ and of course at 2SER FM, https://2ser.com/

Somewhere in the music industry, between 'sex drugs and rock and roll' and The Wiggles, is the rest of us. 'Music Mothers and Others' is an audio parents group -a chance to discuss how parenting fits (or doesn't) into music industry life. During the series we'll talk to people from across the industry - artists, promotors, techs, broadcasters, writers, academics, teachers - anyone who has a gig in 'industry', whatever that means. Hosts Liz Giuffre (UTS) and Shelley Brunt (RMIT) are industry veterans, academics and parents - as well as members of the broader village. For more see us at https://musicmothersandothers.com/ and of course at 2SER FM, https://2ser.com/

John Cheong-Holdaway from Riot Baby and Family Jams

Deborah Conway is Australian musical royalty - actually musical royalty generally. Talking to us on the back of her book, Book of Life (Allen and Unwin) it's an incredible story of music, motherhood, childhood, partnerhood and all the things in between. In this episode Deborah talks about her life with Willy Zygier and their now grown up girls, also wonderful creative people. Read the book, see and hear them play around the country, and generally bask in her fantastic output, leadership and creative drive. We are so honoured to have her with us generally, and in this little series in particular. 

<a href="https://www.deborahconway.com/">Deborah Conway</a> is Australian musical royalty - actually musical royalty generally. Talking to us on the back of her book, <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Deborah-Conway-Book-of-Life-9781761069383/">Book of Life</a> (Allen and Unwin) it's an incredible story of music, motherhood, childhood, partnerhood and all the things in between. In this episode Deborah talks about her life with Willy Zygier and their now grown up girls, also wonderful creative people. Read the book, <a href="https://www.deborahconway.com/upcoming-gigs/">see and hear them play</a> around the country, and generally bask in her fantastic output, leadership and creative drive. We are so honoured to have her with us generally, and in this little series in particular.

Deborah Conway

We here at Music Mothers and Others LOVE talking about gigs that you can bring your kids to. And our next guest Liz Irby is someone who loves this topic as well! She lives in Collorado with her husband and two little  kids, where she works for a music non-profit called the Music Appreciation Society which curates intimate shows for multi-generation audiences.  AND She’s just completed a Masters with Distinction from the Berklee College of Music, with a thesis that explores the potential market for music concerts that provide onsite childcare. Our guest has a history of working in promotions, events, and tour managing — and she is also a singer who currently performs with her 5-piece band called Barely Folk. Joining us via Zoom, all the way across the Pacific ocean, is Liz Irby!

We here at Music Mothers and Others LOVE talking about gigs that you can bring your kids to. And our next guest <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eliirby/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.instagram.com/eliirby/">Liz Irby</a> is someone who loves this topic as well! She lives in Collorado with her husband and two little  kids, where she works for a music non-profit called the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-irby-99b87213/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-irby-99b87213/">Music Appreciation Society</a> which curates intimate shows for multi-generation audiences.  AND She’s just completed a Masters with Distinction from the Berklee College of Music, with a thesis that explores the potential market for music concerts that provide onsite childcare. Our guest has a history of working in promotions, events, and tour managing — and she is also a singer who currently performs with her 5-piece band called Barely Folk. Joining us via Zoom, all the way across the Pacific ocean, is Liz Irby!

Liz Irby

We're now spoken to Georgia Fields twice on MMO - and in this second chat we were lucky enough to also feature some new music, with Georgia's permission, pieces from her new songs "How A Girl Becomes A Puddle", "In My Blood" and "Find Your Way Back".

In addition to working as a self-managed artist for over a decade and raising two children, in recent times musician & songwriter GeorgiaFields has launched a new online community called Mother Lode – a space to support and connect working mums in the Australian music industry, and a way to work collectively to encourage structural changes that will make the industry more accessible for mothers. She is absolutely speaking, and playing, our language!



Georgia’s professional life as an independent musician, songwriter, and arranger based in Melbourne, Australia positions her perfectly to connect communities of like minded and diverse people. In this chat we ask her about her own career, but also her aspirations for improving and expanding the industry. You can find Mother Lode on Instagram @findthemotherlode, and https://www.findthemotherlode.com/read

We're now spoken to Georgia Fields twice on MMO - and in this second chat we were lucky enough to also feature some new music, with Georgia's permission, pieces from her new songs "How A Girl Becomes A Puddle", "In My Blood" and "Find Your Way Back".
In addition to working as a self-managed artist for over a decade and raising two children, in recent times musician &amp; songwriter Georgia Fields has launched a new online community called Mother Lode – a space to support and connect working mums in the Australian music industry, and a way to work collectively to encourage structural changes that will make the industry more accessible for mothers. She is absolutely speaking, and playing, our language!
 
Georgia’s professional life as an independent musician, songwriter, and arranger based in Melbourne, Australia positions her perfectly to connect communities of like minded and diverse people. In this chat we ask her about her own career, but also her aspirations for improving and expanding the industry. You can find Mother Lode on Instagram @findthemotherlode, and https://www.findthemotherlode.com/read

John Cheong-Holdaway from Riot Baby and Family Jams

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