If you are in Naarm next week and want to come see me interview Ella Thompson for the podcast, get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/why-make-music-x-breakfast-club-2-with-ella-thompson

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Montaigne has explored a truly eclectic creative career over the last decade, working across pop music, theatre, video games & more. They've represented Australia at Eurovision, picked up a GRAMMY nomination via Australian video game Stray Gods, and worked with diverse collaborators from David Byrne to Hilltop Hoods to Tom Cardy. A portrait of Montaigne even won the prestigious Archibald Prize in 2023.

Jess is a role model to many, not just as a fiercely talented singer-songwriter and producer but as an activist and outspoken advocate across a wide range of issues.  In the past year, they’ve broken from their long-term management and label deals to start a new era of being 100% independent and self-managed.  What is that transition is like?  And over ten years to a full-time music career, what motivates Montaigne to keep going? 

Follow Montaigne: https://www.instagram.com/actualmontaigne

Follow Tim Shiel: https://www.instagram.com/timshiel/

(Side note: if you've been loving Why Make Music so far, you'll love Montaigne's new podcast Tank Time with Montaigne which is exploring a lot of the same stuff!)

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