Junction Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the details of its Delegates Program for 2023.
The aim of this program is to create tangible opportunities for meaningful creative exchange, and for local and interstate artists to connect with each other and with renowned industry leaders from around Australia.
Junction’s Delegates Program 2023 has been designed to build, nurture and support long-lasting artistic relationships and professional connections. This year’s program offers cross-sector skills development opportunities for independent artists and producers working across the performing arts, music, arts management and PR, as well as curated conversations that spotlight getting your work out there in ways that are manageable and sustainable.
Dean Valentino is the A&R Coordinator at Habit Music, a reputable PR & Radio Plugging agency with over seven years in the field. Dean helps to build a diverse, exciting roster through liaising with musicians, managers, labels and more. He scopes out new music via live shows, festivals, radio, playlists, triple J Unearthed and utilises his own musical networks to connect with artists about how publicity and radio plugging can help them build the foundations for a stable career and audience base. Habit is a small team that doesn't work with more than ten acts at a time, they are selective with who they work with, ensuring their ability to offer something genuine, authentic and well thought-out before proceeding to work with an artist.
Dean will soon ascend to a Publicist role within the agency, which involves strategy development and collaboration with artists, setting up effective timelines, writing press releases and most importantly, servicing music to Habit’s network of radio and media across the country.
Dean has previously delivered campaigns for Glitoris, A.D.K.O.B, Safety First and Fletcher Gull.
Beyond PR, Dean has showcased his expertise in artist management for over half a decade at Fright Night Music, aligning with artists like Feelds, Neighbourhood Youth, Merpire, and Peachnoise. He had worked alongside labels such as Polyvinyl, Mirror Records, AWAL, and others. The releases under his purview have partnered with powerhouses like Maison Kitsune, Warner/ADA, and PIAS Australia.
Dean will be hosting a free, casual information and discussion session that is particularly geared towards local musicians. This session will cover the basics of PR (Public Relations), marketing, servicing your music and how to use these tools to build your profile in the music industry. The session will also be an opportunity to connect with peers, discuss how to use PR to your advantage, particularly when aiming to tour interstate or internationally, as well as exploring the challenges of residing in a regional island location when looking to break into new markets. Places are strictly limited. Secure your place by selecting tickets below.
Tickets are non-refundable except in circumstances such as the cancellation of an event or forced changes due to COVID-19.
Tickets will be scanned at Front of House before entry. Please bring your ticket on a mobile device, or a hard copy of your ticket to the event.
Get in touch with us at info@junctionartsfestival.com.au if you have any booking queries.
