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About Us
The AMPED program is a collaborative project initiative between Graham “Buzz”Bidstrup and Nichola Burton to provide facilitation, mentorship, leadership and business services for Artists. Our Mission is to encourage the opportunity, diversity, and productivity of the Australian Entertainment Industry to meet the needs of present and future generations. Our purpose is to Educate, Mediate, Facilitate and Integrate in service, art and education. The business of Performance is expression, freedom and creation. The performance of Business is order, system and form. AMPED is committed to creating a synthesis of the MUSIC and the BUSINESS. Our vision is for Business is to find their place in the Real World with the ability to compete in real time commercial markets by crafting sustainable operating platforms for long term growth and development.
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Graham Bidstrup
Nichola Burton
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Support Australian Music
What would the world be like without music? What would your life be like without your favorite mix? What would a movie be like without a soundtrack? What would a shopping spree or an elevator ride be like without cheesy tunes? Imagine a road trip without the right playlist? Or a night out in a Read more about Support Australian Music[…]
Show Me The Money
A number of our Artists have asked us recently about what expenses they can claim when doing the tax for their music business. Please visit the ATO Website Click Here as it has a comprehensive guide to what you can and cannot claim. AMPED Tip – Keep your receipts for everything! Run your accounts in Xero or Read more about Show Me The Money[…]
Google Friendly
Claim Your Name When setting up your Social Media accounts, one very important consideration is to claim your own PERSONAL name and your Brand Name: Domain Name Gmail Address An important rule of thumb is to use the same Gmail address for each brand Eg Brand: Party Band Gmail: partyband@gmail.com Domain: www.partyband.com.au You: Your Name Gmail: yourname@gmail.com Read more about Google Friendly[…]
Linking Your Social Media
Once you have set up all your Social Media accounts, now what? It can be a real pain to post to all the different platforms and quite frankly it can take too much time. We recommend that you link as many accounts as you can. Click on Each To Learn How To Instagram – Link your Instagram Read more about Linking Your Social Media[…]
Social Media Masterclass
The Challenge Pubs, Hotels, Bars and Clubs provide the majority of performance opportunities for musicians. It is a tough market out there with people bombarded with a smorgasbord of choices when it comes to their “leisure” spend. Where to go, what to eat, how to get there, how safe is it, how much fun will Read more about Social Media Masterclass[…]
Road Trip
This is a workshop for Artists looking to go on the Road. A perfect way to leverage your tour in your ongoing Brand Plan! Finding Your Audience Discovering Your Target Market Working with Your Agent to marry Market Environment with your Target Market Road Mapping Preparation of a Detailed Campaign Plan – Print, Radio, TV, Read more about Road Trip[…]
Accounting The Beat
There is the Music and there is the Business. Learn how to systemize the processes behind the Music! Google Apps Social Media Database Accounting Software Using Your Phone As Your Office
Gig Tight
Gig Tight™ is a Workshop designed to give you the TOP SEVEN KEYS to surviving live gigs! One very special Music Industry guest who knows all about being Gig Tight™ will share their experience and give you tips to add to your ultimate Survival Handbook! Gig Tight™ features a very special “HOUR WITH MANNY” featuring Emmanuel Kyriakidis, Director of Tours, Events and Read more about Gig Tight[…]
Perfect Pitch
Perfect Pitch is a workshop designed for emerging musical artists interested in understanding the fundamentals of building a BRAND Who Are You? Brand Definition Brand On Line Identity Going Public EPK for Business Promotion Press Kit for Media Release Putting it all Together Publicity Plan Tracking Your Metrics
This Is Ground Control
Beginning your career, most bands will not have the cash to pay for professional services like Artist Management. As you build your BAND and your BRAND, this workshop is designed to take you on a journey through SELF MANAGEMENT incorporating: THE BAND PLAN YOUR B(R)AND PLAN BUILDING A TEAM PLAY THE MUSIC INDUSTRY GAME – Read more about This Is Ground Control[…]