Why become a member?

If you answered yes to any, or all of the following then a First Base Music membership can help you.  

• Do you want to get a better understanding of the music industry and how it works to help you in your career?
• Have you ever wanted advice specific to where you are at in your career, whether starting out, getting ready to release your first album/ep or setting up your first tour? 
• Do you want your music readily available for labels, publishers, managers, agents and others to check out?
• Have you ever wanted to have your songs put forward for movie soundtracks, ads, game soundtracks but haven't known where to start or how to do it?
• Have you ever felt frustrated at having to visit dozens of sites to find the information you need?
• Do you wish you could sell your music - cds or digital downloads - online in Australia and internationally?
• Do you want to be able to sell your music digitally without giving away the ownership of your songs and recordings?
• Do you want to be able to have your music "shopped" to industry professionals but be able to leave with no strings attached if you get signed to a label or publisher?
• Do you want to save money on instruments, recording, photography, cd pressing, accommodation, transport, printing, merchandising?
• Do you wish you could have your merchandise available for sale in a secure online environment?
• Have you wanted to network with artists and industry professionals from all over Australia?

But I have digital distribution already - how is this going to help?

Read more: Why become a member?

BUY GREAT INDEPENDENT MUSIC

If you are a fan of independent music then check out our fantastic First Base Music artists

You can check our artists out by :

1. listening to our radio - simply select genre and play
2. Going to "Music" and selecting artists by genre, name, album etc.  You can then preview tracks.
3. Go to chart to see who's selling where

To purchase music simply select a song/album and follow the prompts or go to "Join" and follow the instructions

About First Base Music

First Base Music is a resource for independent musicians and songwriters run by artists and industry professionals.

The people behind First Base Music have experienced how hard it is for songwriters and musicians to get information, guidance, support and the means to pursue their dreams.

First Base Music aims to help independent musicians and songwriters by providing a range of services, collaborating with established National and State based organisations and utilising existing resources.

First Base Music provides a "standard" range of services to members and aims to be flexible to member needs and the ever-changing environment of the music industry, always on the lookout for opportunities for members and we encourage the involvement of members in the continued development of the services we provide.

First Base Music advocates ethical behaviour in the industry and supports initiatives such as a code of conduct for managers, agents and other industry professionals.

First Base Music donates to worthwhile organisations including:

Support Act Limited, and

The Jimmy Little Foundation   ,

and reinvests in the music industry through initiatives such as

the JB Seed  

Testimonials

"I've worked with Pete Bayliss for many years and can't think of a person in Australia more experienced, or better equipped to be at the heart of First Base and make a great success of it."

David Knopfler - artist

"Peter Bayliss has the years of experience, extensive networking and right attitude to help make First Base a success. Could not personally think of a better equipped guy for the role"

Gregg Donnovan - Owner/Director wonderlick Entertainment, Grinspoon, Josh Pyke, Airbourne & Jackson McLaren

"Pete is a dedicated, knowledgeable person who is well equipped to help aspiring musicians with good, sensible advice. I could use some right now !!"

Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup - manager of Jimmy Little and member of the Angels and GANGajang.