SOUND STATES
SOUND STATES
Sound States is Western Australia’s leading music mentorship program presented by 360 Artist Logistics. Designed for early-career artist managers and self-managed artists, this transformative program empowers participants with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to take control of their careers.
Sound States 2025
Sound States, Western Australia’s leading music mentorship program, presented by 360 Artist Logistics, is back for its fifth season. Designed for early-career artist managers and self-managed artists, this transformative program empowers participants with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to take control of their careers.
Taking place across three immersive days – Wednesday 30th July, Thursday 31st July, and Friday 1st August 2025 – at the State Library of Western Australia, Sound States provides a hands-on approach to navigating the music industry without relying on traditional gatekeepers.
The program features an inspiring lineup of mentors who have carved out their own success stories, building their audiences and careers from the ground up. Through in-depth sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will gain practical insights from independent managers, self-managed artists, publicists, booking agents, tax specialists, radio producers, and more. Expect personal success stories, DIY career strategies, and invaluable advice tailored to those forging their own path in the industry.
With a strong emphasis on fostering confidence and career autonomy, Sound States has earned widespread praise from past participants and industry professionals alike. The program offers 15 successful applicants the opportunity to attend at no cost, with at least three positions reserved for regionally based participants. The program will cover transport, accommodation, and ground transfers for regional attendees.
“Learning the reality of the industry, and actually understanding the work that goes into creating a successful career - it’s not just plain luck. Looking from the outside a lot of people do not understand what is behind an artist or a band, and it’s just huge. I think it was a good wake up call, and definitely helped me in goal setting and planning ahead. Since doing the course, I have personally gone for a grant which was successful, I released a debut EP, directed music videos, I’ve got my accounting sorted, I’ve booked and embarked on national, WA tours and festivals and more. I was incredibly inspired around creating an artistic social media presence and looking at music and branding more visually. The whole Sound States experience was inspiring as both a manager and an artist”
“My biggest takeaway from Sound States was the feeling that there is a place for everybody in the music business. Being part of Sound States instilled a renewed confidence that I was on the right track and that we are all in the same boat, dealing with the same challenges.”
“I loved connecting with other emerging artist managers who face the same challenges that I do, to share ideas and concepts, then to walk away from Sound States with a new network of people that you can bounce off and draw inspiration from”
Class of 2021
Adele Oliver, Christian Zappia, Claire Pannell, Daniel Hoy, Emma Adams, Grace Newton-Wordsworth, Jarred Ashley Wall, Josh Terlick, Juliana Areias, Kahlee Lengkeek, Kailyn Crabbe, Mia Hyde, Mitchell Martin, Olivia Giuffre, Roshan Mann, Sara Visser, Talya Valenti.
Class of 2022
Saskia Fleming, Chloe Chrisohoidis, Sascha Seabourne, Delilah Walsh, Ryan Borrett, Jamie Laval, Sarah O'Malley, Chloe Schofield, Veronica Zurzolo, Ruby May, Donna Albertini, Jess Moyle, Junior Moyo, Rosie Sitorus, Maddy Larkman, Hannah Smillie, Brodie Lathby-Cook.
Class of 2023
Jesse Mitchell, Isaiah Quintana, Zain Laudehr-May, Nicci Ward, Daryl Wright, Callum Prior, Stella Cain, Olivia De Melo, Alexia Parenzee, Cecilia Brandolini, Natasha Shanks, Vanessa Millar, Prita Grealy, Rhyan Lyndon-James, Kyron Smithson.
Class of 2024
Nur Azman, Savanah Solomon, Connor Thompson, Tracey Barnett, Reija Lee Thomas, Elliot Lee, Jarrad “Ricky Neil Jr.” Inman, Rebecca Ritchie (aka Darl), Stuart Pottinger, Stacey Gobey, Elana Haynes, Giuliano Formato, Zoe Burt, Jaime Jackett, Alexander Luke Kordyl, Sharin Attamimi, Monique Le Lievre.