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WILD TURKEY MUSIC 101
step into the world of wild turkey music 101
Wild Turkey Music 101 is about giving a stage to up-and-coming Australian music voices, providing a platform to share some of their boldest stories in a celebration of community, music, conviction, and of course, bourbon.
This year our music program is back bigger & bolder than ever with the launch of Wild Turkey 101 House of Music, a two day celebration of music, mentorship & whiskey spearheaded by Australian Music Icons Angus & Julia Stone.
We’re also partnering with iconic venues across the country giving you plenty of opportunity to enjoy genuine music and delicious bourbon.
Trust Your Spirit
Trust Your Spirit, follows the journey of music artist’s to find their voice, following their instincts to create art their own way. The same is true in bourbon.
Wild Turkey, under the leadership of legendary father and son Master Distilling team Jimmy and Eddie Russell, has been faithful to its iconic recipe and craft for decades.
Trust Your Spirit is a bold and confident rallying cry that echoes the family ethos: the best results come when you do things your way, the right way.
Angus & Julia Stone
We partnered with the Australian Music Icons Angus & Julia Stone as our lead mentors for the Wild Turkey House of Music 101 who handpicked the next generation of music talent to pass on two decades of knowledge.
Together as musicians, producers, and songwriters, Angus and Julia Stone form two halves of a musical act whose words and sounds reveal a pure and genuine love for music and a talent for telling beautiful stories. Stories that have taken them all over the world and back again.
Mentorship Program
Wild Turkey recognises that while one of the best places to grow as an artist is on the stage, some of the most valuable lessons are best learned first-hand, from those who forged the music path before us. Just like Jimmy Russel dedicated his life to teaching his craft to the next generation, Wild Turkey is dedicated to supporting the next generation of Australian music talent through our bespoke mentorship program.
The Wild Turkey Music 101 Mentorship Program offers access to world leading industry talent through six iconic sessions, in partnership with Studios 301. From sound producing to stage presence, the three-day Program has been carefully crafted to give artists a leg up in the industry and learn from Australia’s best.
STEP INTO THE WORLD OF WILD TURKEY MUSIC 101
Wild Turkey Music 101 is about giving a stage to up-and-coming Australian music voices, providing a platform to share some of their boldest stories in a celebration of community, music, conviction, and of course, bourbon.
This year our music program is back bigger & bolder than ever with the launch of Wild Turkey 101 House of Music, a two day celebration of music, mentorship & whiskey spearheaded by Australian Music Icons Angus & Julia Stone.
We’re also partnering with iconic venues across the country giving you plenty of opportunity to enjoy genuine music and delicious bourbon.
Trust Your Spirit
Trust Your Spirit, follows the journey of music artist’s to find their voice, following their instincts to create art their own way. The same is true in bourbon.
Wild Turkey, under the leadership of legendary father and son Master Distilling team Jimmy and Eddie Russell, has been faithful to its iconic recipe and craft for decades.
Trust Your Spirit is a bold and confident rallying cry that echoes the family ethos: the best results come when you do things your way, the right way.
Angus & Julia Stone
We partnered with the Australian Music Icons Angus & Julia Stone as our lead mentors for the Wild Turkey House of Music 101 who handpicked the next generation of music talent to pass on two decades of knowledge.
Together as musicians, producers, and songwriters, Angus and Julia Stone form two halves of a musical act whose words and sounds reveal a pure and genuine love for music and a talent for telling beautiful stories. Stories that have taken them all over the world and back again.
Mentorship Program
Wild Turkey recognises that while one of the best places to grow as an artist is on the stage, some of the most valuable lessons are best learned first-hand, from those who forged the music path before us. Just like Jimmy Russel dedicated his life to teaching his craft to the next generation, Wild Turkey is dedicated to supporting the next generation of Australian music talent through our bespoke mentorship program.
The Wild Turkey Music 101 Mentorship Program offers access to world leading industry talent through six iconic sessions, in partnership with Studios 301. From sound producing to stage presence, the three-day Program has been carefully crafted to give artists a leg up in the industry and learn from Australia’s best.
WILD TURKEY MUSIC GIGS
We’ve partnered with iconic music venues across the country to bring you four weeks of talented artists, bold stories and of course delicious bourbon. Explore your closet Wild Turkey Music Venue below.
MEMPHIS SLIMS
Adelaide, we’ve partnered with the iconic Memphis slims for four weeks of new artists in Adelaides most iconic music venue. We can’t wait for you to join us for smooth sounds & smoother bourbon.
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:
- July 18 - Kathleen Halloran & Zkye and the Guyz
- July 25 - Nathan Cavaleri, Chris Finnen
- August 1 - Jesse Redwing, Oscar LaDell, Snooks La Vie
- August 8 - Mojo Webb, Stefan Hauk
LINKS AND DETAILS:
ALICE BAR THURSDAYS
Brisbane, Alice Bar the infamous hidden Rock & Roll Bar has partnered with Wild Turkey to bring you delicious cocktails, smooth bourbon & a bold line of artists Thursdays in August.
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:
- 1st Aug - L.R. Marsh
- 8th Aug - The Shedmen
- 15th Aug - L.R. Marsh
- 22nd Aug - Venus Envy
- 29th Aug - The Oztones
LINKS AND DETAILS:
PURPLE PIT
Purple Pit: A Journey Through Spirit & Sound
The Trust Your Spirit Music Series at Purple Pit is more than just a collection of concert. It’s an immersive experience celebrating authenticity, individuality, and boldness. From the mind-expanding "Psyche Unleashed" to the soulful "Heartfelt Echoes," the daring "Fierce & Fearless," and the mysterious "Enigmatic Rhythms," each event in the series invites you on a journey of artistic expression, all perfectly paired with Wild Turkey cocktails.
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:
- Friday 16 August - Mondo Psycho
- Friday August 23 - Queenie x Yasmin Delaine
- Thursday September 5 - John Floriani (Trophy Eyes) x Angus Manner
- Friday September 13 - The Black Lodge Bourbon Lounge Local Jazz inspired
LINKS AND DETAILS:
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MORE WILD TURKEY MUSIC
NSW
Beaches Hotel (@beacheshotel)
The Richmond Inn Hotel (@richmondinnnsw)
VIC
Beneath Driver Lane (@beneathdriverlane)
Arcadia Hotel (@arcadiahotel)
Lulie Tavern (@lulietavern)
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WILD TURKEY MUSIC MENTORS
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
ANGUS & JULIA STONE
Music has continued to play an essential role in their lives over the years, as they’ve established a prominent career in the international music world. From their origins in childhood, then moving to London just out of school with their first record deal, to two years in LA working with the ineffable Rick Rubin, to Paris, Berlin, Egypt, and New York, to building a studio in the hinterlands of NSW. Throughout their journey, the duo have consistently regarded their music as a personal discovery and outlet for their thoughts and observations.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
KILLING HEIDI
Brother-Sister duo Killing Heidi have never gone with the grain. In early years, snaggle-toothed and knotty haired they not only became the antithesis to 90s polished pop, but would become a beacon for female-led rock in a male dominated rock scene in Australia.
But climbing the ladder of success has never been easy for Ella and Jesse. They’ve weathered knock backs big and small. They’ve been laughed away from commercial radio. They’ve even had to prove to troves of Aussie music fans that their authentic, homegrown sound wasn’t manufactured.
But throughout their journey to topping the bill at renowned music festivals, winning awards and being featured on some of Hollywood’s biggest soundtracks, Killing Heidi have remained true to their beliefs – that Trusting Your Spirit and doing things differently is core to long-term success.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
BUSBY MAROU
Thomas and Jeremy, both parts of Busby Marou never really fit into the traditional music industry mould. They’ve always committed to taking the untrodden path, Trusting their Spirit upon their journey.
When they were approached to record their latest album in shiny, expensive recording studios, they knocked it back. Choosing instead their own sound, embracing recording it in spaces that expressed their story, their way; like villages at Murri Island and regional towns that they hold close to their heart.
It is the bold decisions they make as artists that have led them here. A #1 ARIA album, multiple ARIA nominations, 4x APRA awards and many more accolades later, Busby Marou are the embodiment of doing thing their way, and we respect that.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
MATT CORBY
Matt is renowned as an artist who without hesitation Trusts his Spirit. He chooses his own path and never lets people dictate the music he makes.
Catapulted into Australian zeitgeist through Idol, Matt soon realised the world of processed pop was not ‘him’. He fought to get out of his record deal. He moved to LA, under the promise of something better. But again was forced into a ‘sound’, into writing music that didn’t represent who he wanted to be. So again, Matt walked away. This was twice he was given the ‘easy’ path to success, but it wasn’t his path. So he didn’t take it.
He moved back to Australia to play small venues again. Moved out of the city into nature where he feels at home. Today, Matt makes music for him & his fans, No one else. And that’s something we can get behind.