Workshop facilitated by Lillian Albazi
Being a great musician is only half the job. You’ve practised the notes — now it’s time to learn the rest. This workshop breaks down the unglamorous but essential side of building a sustainable, long-term music career, covering tax, ABN’s, EPK’s, professionalism, getting gigs, applying for festivals and grants, and making sure you’re actually paid properly.
Playing for “exposure” only gets you so far; real careers require real income. The session also explores how good financial habits, clear systems, and being industry-savvy support physical and mental wellbeing — and are key to longevity in the music industry.
Practical, honest, and immediately useful, this workshop, led by critically acclaimed international vocalist, composer and musician Lillian Albazi, is for musicians who want their careers to work as hard as they do in the practice room — no fluff, no “exposure”, no payment in meals, just real-world tools.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Saturday 11th April 2026
11AM to 1PM
General Entry $30 (+GST & BF)
Concession Entry $20 (+GST & BF)
Head to our Humanitix to purchase limited seated tickets
How do I purchase a ticket?
Tickets are being sold through Humanitix. Purchase limited seated tickets here. Due to JMI Live being an intimate space, we have a maximum number of guests allowed in the venue. We highly recommend it is best to get in early before tickets sell out.
What is JMI Live?
JMI Live presents live jazz in Brisbane every Thursday night from 8pm and a jam session after each gig. JMI Live is renowned for its intimate setting, providing the best opportunity to listen to live jazz in Brisbane. Just like a jazz club in New York, this venue is the ideal location for great jazz music, acoustics and atmosphere.
Location
JMI Live is located at 10 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills.
Ticket Refund Policy
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms and are unable to attend after having purchased a ticket, please contact the JMI office (07 3216 1110 or email play@jazz.qld.edu.au) as soon as possible during business hours (10AM-4PM) to let us know you won’t be able to attend. A full refund will be given if we are contacted prior to a performance. Refunds will not be processed if we are contacted after the gig.