Join Manningham Council and Music Victoria on Tuesday 30 September from 6:00pm at Warrandyte RSL for a deep dive on all things making it in the music industry. Our expert panel features Caitlin Reilly (Founder & Director, In Cahoots), Ella Thompson (Musician) and Juliette Lalli (Live Music Curator & Artist Manager).
Learn more about booking and pitching for gigs, building an audience, setting yourself up as a working musician and more.
The workshop will also be an opportunity for Manningham musicians and music workers to network and learn more about the upcoming opportunities in the area.
Learn more about our speakers below.
Caitlin Reilly (Founder & Director, In Cahoots)
Caitlin is the Founder & Director of In Cahoots, a studio specialising in marketing for Australia’s independent music and arts communities. She plans and delivers campaigns across social media, paid advertising, content, and email — underpinned by branding frameworks that give creative projects clarity, consistency, and longevity. Her work spans grassroots initiatives through to large-scale projects, with partnerships including Northcote Theatre, Untitled Group, When Pigs Fly Festival, and OK Motels.
Ella Thompson (Musician & Songwriter)
Ella Thompson is a musician & songwriter whose music traverses the landscape of classic & contemporary soul. Ella's lyrics explore themes of belonging, both to the microscopic & the universal. She invites listeners to contemplate the vast expanse of human emotion and the interconnectedness of all things. The last 18 months has brought a prolific hot streak of releases, with 2023's breakout Domino, and follow-up long-player Ripple on the Wing out on Hope Street Recordings. Originally from Warrandyte, Ella is now based in Naarm (Melbourne).
Juliette Lalli (Live Music Curator & Artist Manager)
Juliette is a Live Music Curator, Creative Producer, Artist Manager and Booking Agent with over 10 years experience producing and programming live music events, curating festivals such as Brunswick Music Festival and Grampians Music Festival, booking venues and supporting artists to build creative and fulfilling experiences for their communities. Juliette currently works for Blossom Rot Records, is a lecturer in the Live Music Business program at Industri Education and has her own booking agency, Shows by Jet where she represents EGGY, Quality Used Cars, Jess Ribeiro and Bad Bangs.
Venue: Warrandyte RSL
113 Brackenbury St, Warrandyte VIC 3113
Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Access information:
For detailed, up-to-date information on Warrandyte RSL accessibility, contact them directly by phone at (03) 9844 3567
For all other access enquiries please email arts@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9444
Join Manningham Council and Music Victoria for a deep dive on all things making it in the music industry with a panel featuring Caitlin Reilly (Founder & Director, In Cahoots), Ella Thompson (Musician) and Juliette Lalli (Live Music Curator & Artist Manager).
Learn more about booking and pitching for gigs, building an audience, setting yourself up as a working musician and more.
The workshop will also be an opportunity for Manningham musicians and music workers to network and learn more about the upcoming opportunities in the area.
Because friction is inevitable — but burnout doesn’t have to be.
In the creative industries, conflict comes with the territory. From clashing visions in the studio, to tough feedback, rejection, and high-pressure collaborations, the way we navigate tension can make or break both our work and our wellbeing.
Support Act psychologist Dr Ash King, with coach and counsellor Bree Baker, will guide participants through the art of handling conflict with confidence and compassion.
We’ll explore how to cope with criticism and rejection, how to manage differences of opinion without derailing creative momentum, and how to turn challenging conversations into opportunities for clarity, collaboration, and growth.
Through practical tools and real-world reflections, artists will leave with strategies to protect their mental health, strengthen communication, and keep creativity flowing — even in the heat of disagreement.
*75-minute hybrid workshop (with the option to join in person or online)
Presented by Support Act and Music Victoria
This event is delivered with support from Creative Workplaces and Creative Victoria
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Learn the tips for success for securing gigs and grant funding.
Speaking at the session will be Kiwat Kennell (Self-Managed Musician), Lorrae McKenna (Our Golden Friend/Golden Grants), Dale Packard (Music Victoria), Rebecca Young (Collective Artists/One of One).
Tuesday 30 April
Hear from industry leaders on the dos and don’ts when it comes to radio and royalties.
Speaking at this session will be Glenn Bennie (APRA AMCOS), Ren Cuttriss (3MDR), Erin Larkins (This Much Talent), Firas Massouh (PBS).
Tuesday 23 April
Unpack the essentials for developing your audience and engaging with artist managers.
Speaking at the session will be Genna Alexopoulos (Super Duper), Catherine Burton (Bolster), Xani Kolac (Self-Managed Musician), Cara Williams (Slow Clap).
Music Victoria will once again host the Leaps and Bounds Industry Day at Music Market in Collingwood Yards. The event will be an opportunity for City of Yarra venues and their teams to network, as well as learn about the current developments within the Victorian music industry. The day includes sessions presented by VMDO, The Archie Roach Foundation, Arts Access Victoria and Green Music Australia.
Speakers on the day include:
Simone Schnikel (CEO, Music Victoria)
AJ Li (VMDO, Manager)
Kiwat Kennell (Musician, The Archie Roach Foundation)
Candice Lorrae (Musician, The Merindas; The Archie Roach Foundation)
Morwenna Collett (Accessibility Consultant)
Siobhan McGinnity (Musician and Audiologist)
Will Ewing (Venue Director, Brunswick Ballroom)
Matt Wicking (Artist, Activist)
Jess Ribeiro (Musician)
If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
Music Victoria is proud to announce Back in the Game - a professional development series taking place in June at Music Market in Collingwood Yards.
Getting Plays will close out the Back in the Game series on Thursday 29 June and will focus on streaming and radio and how-to put your best foot forward when it comes to maximising your listenership.
Appearing at the session will be:
Tanya Bunter (triple J)
Sam Cummins (3RRR)
John Halstead (DITTO)
If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
Music Victoria is proud to announce Back in the Game - a professional development series taking place in June at Music Market in Collingwood Yards.
Getting Noticed on Tuesday 20 June will focus on the best approaches for marketing and social media curation, covering the importance of quality content and fan engagement.
Appearing at our Getting Noticed session will be:
Danysha Harriott (Brunswick Ballroom)
Ashlea O'Loughlan (Social Season)
Sarah Guppy (This Much Talent, Gig Life Pro)
Mikaela Copland (Music Victoria, Tall Poppy Mgmt)
If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.
Music Victoria is proud to announce Back in the Game - a professional development series taking place in June at Music Market in Collingwood Yards.
Getting Gigs on Tuesday 14 June will be an opportunity to hear from some of Victoria's most exciting curators and their unique approach to organizing lineups.
Appearing at the session will be:
Juliette Lalli (Venue Booker/Live Music Curator)
Clare Douglas (Sofar Sounds)
Vaughan Quinn (Festival Booker, Triple R Presenter)
Holly Pereira (Music Victoria)
If you have any access requirements please email info@musicvictoria.com.au
For more information about our demographics and identity questions in the registration process, please head to: musicvictoria.com.au/demographics-and-identity
Music Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, on whose unceded land we advocate, support and celebrate on. We pay our deep respects to Elders past and present, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We acknowledge them as the first artists, the first musicians, and the first creators of culture. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.