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Award Winning Australian singer/songwriter Andy Penkow

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Award Winning Australian singer/songwriter Andy Penkow is known for his songwriting skills and smooth, powerful vocals. many charts entries. So far he has released 20 singles to radio and 8 singles have reached No.1 across multiple Australian Country Radio Charts.

His latest album “Love, Lies & Dirty Dishes” peaking at No.3 on the ARIA Charts, No.2 on the Australian Apple ITunes Charts and No.4 on the Australian Independent Albums Chart.

In 2023 he was nominated for a Golden Guitar Award and have previously won 2x People’s Choice Awards (“Best Bush Ballard 2023” and “Most Promising Rising Star 2022”), 3x Independent Country Music Awards (“Most Popular Male Artist 2023”, “Most Popular Music Video 2023”, and “Most Popular New Male Artist 2022”), a “Best Male Vocalist” award at the 2021 Gold Medallion Awards, five “Purple Air Guitars”, and was the winner of the “Australian Busking Championships 2019 – Gundagai”. Internationally, two of his songs peak at No.1 on the Nashville Country Independent Radio Charts, his album “Love, Lies & Dirty Dishes” peaked at No.1 for three weeks at the Canadian CFUR Radio charts, and his song “Ghostly Gums” peaked at No.2 on the UK Country Radio Charts.

Music2Deal: Tell us a bit about yourself?

Andy: I am an Australian Singer/Songwriter from a small town in Sussex Inlet, New South Wales. I would consider myself to be a contemporary, americana country artist with a bluesy, soulful voice. I grew up surrounded by different styles of music, heavily influenced by my grandmother who was a professional opera singer, and my mother’s collection of classics including Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley and Neil Young.

Music2Deal: Why do you think your kind of music will do well internationally?

Andy: My music is all about the storytelling and the emotions. A representation of my travels and life experiences. I believe my music transcends through languages, borders and differences and can be relatable on many different levels. My songs have charted Top 5 in four different countries, Australia, USA, UK and Canada, and my 4th studio album, scheduled for release in May 2024, was co-written and produced in Canada.

Music2Deal: Notable projects you have completed

Andy: I have created 4 studios albums, have released 20 songs to radio, have created and released 8 music videos, and have had 8 number one charting songs on Australian Country Radio. In 2022/23, I have toured across every state and territory in Australia, completing more than 130 gigs.

Music2Deal: Upcoming projects / tours?

Andy: My 4th studios album is scheduled for release in Australia and Canada in May 2024. The first single from this album is scheduled for release in October 2023. I will be relocating from Australia to Canada in March 2024 to promote my new album and tour across Canada, UK and USA.

I have another 45 gigs booked between now and March 2024 in Australia.

Music2Deal: What do you think is the single largest problem faced by the music industry today?

Andy: Outside usual responses from musicians around the lack of fair financial compensation from streaming platforms, I personally think that the single largest problem faced by the music industry today is the lack of support, pathways and opportunities for upcoming musicians/independent artists. Unless you are a signed label artist or have connections with organisers and representatives, it is virtually impossible to get into music festivals and receive fair airplay on commercial radio stations.

Music2Deal: How do you think it can be resolved?

Andy: Decisions on government funding should be made by a fair and broad independent committees, not consisting of major labels and commercial radio representatives, and radio stations should have a weekly quota to play a select percentage of independent and upcoming artists.

Music2Deal: Your plans for next year?

Andy: I will be relocating to Canada in March 2024 to promote my music and my 4th studio album.

Music2Deal: A good word on Music2Deal.com

Andy: Music2deal is a fantastic integrated online platform for music industry professionals and creatives from around the world to network and engage”

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Unlocking New Horizons in the Music Business with Music2Deal

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Introduction

The music industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping ist landscape. One platform that has been making waves in this evolving industry is Music2Deal. In this article, we will explore Music2Deal and how it has become a game-changer in the music business.

1. The Evolution of the Music Businessness

The traditional music business model has undergone a seismic shift due to digitization, streaming services, and global connectivity. Artists, producers, and industry professionals now face a different set of challenges and opportunities. This is where Music2Deal comes into play.

2. What is Music2Deal?

Music2Deal is an innovative online platform that serves as a bridge between various stakeholders in the music industry. It connects artists, music professionals, labels, publishers, managers, and more, providing a space where they can collaborate, discover new talent, and explore business opportunities.

3. Key Features of Music2Deal

  • Networking: One of Music2Deal’s primary functions is networking. It enables musicians and industry professionals to connect with a global community of like-minded individuals, opening doors to potential collaborations, partnerships, and career advancements.
  • Talent Discovery: For artists, Music2Deal serves as a powerful tool for showcasing their work to a diverse audience. This platform helps them gain exposure and connect with professionals who can help them further their careers.
  • Business Opportunities: Music2Deal is not just about networking and discovery; it’s also a hub for business opportunities. Musicians can find licensing deals, distribution agreements, and other avenues for monetizing their music.
  • Market Insights: The platform offers valuable insights into the global music market, helping users stay informed about industry trends, regional preferences, and emerging markets.

4. How Music2Deal Benefits the Music Business

  • Global Reach: Music2Deal’s international user base allows artists and industry professionals to expand their reach far beyond their local markets.
  • Efficiency: The platform streamlines the music industry’s networking and collaboration processes, making it easier for professionals to find the right connections and opportunities.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Music2Deal promotes diversity by bringing together talents from various backgrounds and genres, fostering a more inclusive music industry.
  • Adaptation to Digital Era: In a digital age, Music2Deal embraces technology and helps musicians and professionals adapt to the changing landscape effectively.

Conclusion

In a music industry that constantly evolves, platforms like Music2Deal play a crucial role in facilitating connections and opportunities. Whether you’re an aspiring artist looking for your big break or an industry professional seeking fresh talent, Music2Deal offers a platform that bridges the gap and helps stakeholders thrive in the ever-changing music business landscape. Embrace the future of the music industry with Music2Deal and discover the endless possibilities it offers.

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Music2Deal is looking for Representatives

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Music2Deal is the exclusive Music Business Network (17,000+ members) connecting music professionals and then staying in contact about music opportunities to make deals happen.

Many people say that Music2Deal is a LinkedIn for music professionals.

A difference to LinkedIn is that Music2deal also has a marketplace where labels, musicians, managers, producers and everybody that works in the industry can meet 2 deal with music.

As the music business is a people business, Music2Deal act locally for the benefit from an international music network. Therefore, Music2deal work locally with 15 representatives worldwide incl. Canada, USA, Italy, UK, Japan and several countries in Africa just to name a few. Our intention is to extend our partner network with serious partner in further countries to make music2deal.com more valuable and effective. Therefore we are looking for representatives in South & Central America, in some countries in Asia and also some countries in Europe.

It´s the idea of a franchise business, so that every one of our partners can do his own business. We believe in this idea of local partners because music business is a people business. Local partners will benefit the international network of Music2deal. Music2Deal offers a franchise model but without paying a fee. It is exclusive for the territory. Mainly the represenatives have to make marketing to get members (only music professionals!) to Music2Deal and care about them.

So, if you are in the music business with a know-how about (online) marketing and you are interested to build your own business or extend your current business with representing Music2Deal, please send an email to info “at” music2Deal.com or connect with me on Music2Deal or on LinkedIn via the links below.

Mario Christiani
Founder CEO 

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