how they relate to broader trends and issues for Aboriginal women in the contemporary music industry. Every year, the world's biggest music acts descend on festivals across the planet -- the largest attracts nearly 400 000 punters. It's a frenzy of amazing performances, experiences, catastrophes and of course, hilarious and mind-blowing stories. In 2012, AWME again assembles heads of the biggest festivals across the globe. Share in the history and evolution of the music festival culture through personal tales exposing what really goes down from the front gate, to the crowd pit, backstage and beyond. Not to be missed by any music lover, industry member or festival enthusiast. He is a well known public figure in his own right, running the PR machine for many of his tours and often being the media's "go to man" for an opinion on the music industry or the state of the nation. Australia's most noted music promoter Michael Chugg talks to veteran music journalist Iain Shedden about lessons learned (and ignored) from his 50-odd years in the music industry, and the book they co-wrote on the subject 'Hey, you in the black t-shirt'. Each region holds their own unique set of industry standards, lingo and idiosyncrasies. Some of Europe and North America's most experienced bookers and promoters discuss the challenges of touring these regions and outline strategies for national, regional and local marketing to help you find your audience, build a touring circuit and connect with the industry -- all the foundations you