Phillip Stevens interviewed by John Bannister in the Perth Independent Music project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4366241
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Stevens, Phillip, 1961-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2008
- 1 sound file (ca. 90 min.)
- Series:
- Perth Independent Music project
- Summary:
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Phillip Stevens talks about his family background and coming to Australia; living in Fremantle; the Fremantle music scene (mid 1980s); being inspired to be a music promoter; competing with American market major names; opening doors for artists; John Butler; The Waifs; Little Birdie; Jazz Dive promotions; radio station Triple J; a number of other successful local bands including The Triffids, The Stems, The Hoodoo Gurus; Mojos Bar; the changing music scene (mid 1990s); bands and the pub scene; record labels versus independent bands; The Stoned Crow; Indie rock bands (1992-98); the declining live music scene; licensing laws and the lack of late night venues; the Perth sound; ArtsWA; bands and the grant system; investing in the music business; marketing in America; Nick Cave; John Butler’s global career; Xavier Rudd; The Cat Empire; promoters and booking agents; Ani Defranco; Jarrah records; international gigs for Australian musicians; use of email and internet; the world’s image of Australian music; something special happening out of Perth’s music scene; new technologies and the selling of records; the decimation of record companies; Australian Idol versus real musicians.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on March 14, 2008 in Perth, W.A.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (5 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 48 leaves) available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Promoters
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bannister, John (William John Egerton), 1967-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2008
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