OUR HISTORY & IMPACT

The Archive

A showcase of past projects, legacy programs, special creative campaigns, and community highlights from across Listen Up Music's journey. Explore how music and storytelling have driven positive mental health conversations over the years.

LIVE SHOWCASES

Spotlight Series

An intimate live performance series bringing songwriters together in an acoustic, storytelling setting. The Spotlight Series created safe spaces for artists to share the personal stories, mental health journeys, and inspirations behind their songs with engaged local audiences.

  • Stripped-back acoustic performances

  • Dedicated Q&A storytelling segment after the performances

  • Community connection across regional and metropolitan venues

AUDIO & PODCAST

Pick-Me-Up Podcast

An engaging podcast series diving deep into conversations around mental health, creative pressure, and lived experiences in the Australian music industry. Featuring guest interviews with artists, producers, and mental health professionals.

COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN

Jobseeker Anthem

Created in partnership with The Wyatt Trust, The Jobseeker Anthem initiative gave voice to independent musicians navigating financial hardship, unemployment, and systemic challenges during the height of pandemic disruptions. Songwriters were invited to share their lived experiences through original music, culminating in Canberra-born, Melbourne-based artist AYA YVES winning top honors with her powerful entry, "At Your Door".

CREATIVE MENTORSHIP

Illuminate

A targeted artist development initiative pairing emerging musicians with experienced industry mentors. Illuminate provided emerging artists with creative guidance, career sustainability tools, and practical mental health strategies to navigate the music industry safely and resiliently.

  • One-on-one industry mentorship sessions

  • Focus on creative identity, burnout prevention, and resilience

  • Collaborative songwriting and skill-sharing workshops

SPECIAL COLLABORATION

Woolworths Songwriters Festival

A unique corporate and creative partnership bringing original music and mental health awareness to workplace teams. The festival highlighted original songwriting while encouraging open conversations around workplace mental health and wellbeing.