BIGSOUND 2012: Maggie Collins

Business/Position:
triple j presenter

How did you first become involved in the music business?
Bugging people full-time until they gave me opportunities. Volunteered at community radio 4ZzZ, became music director for just over a year before transitioning to triple j. I also bugged bands until they let me manage them.

What do you perceive to be your area of expertise, and how did you gain experience in this field?
Radio broadcasting and artist management. Like in anything, if you keep at it, work hard, ask questions, offer yourself for nothing in return (for a while), etc. you'll defs get somewhere.

What will you be primarily discussing during your appearance at the BIGSOUND conference?
What we do every year... the “future” of music. Little do we know, the thing we've actually been discussing this entire time is the “presence” of music. The future is now people!

What are you hoping that people will be able to learn from your panel/interview? 
Nothing is impossible. 

What are you expecting to take away yourself from your visit to BIGSOUND?
A good time.