Conversation #31 - Josh Pyke

Josh Pyke. Oh boy. 

When we started the podcast, we made a list of dream chats. This was one that was on there and we are stoked to have. He's had a bit on the last few years... 

Launched to fame around 2007 with Memories & Dust, followed by Chimney’s Afire5 ARIA wins, 18 ARIA nominations, multiple Gold/Platinum accreditations.Multiple Triple J Hottest 100 entries.Run songwriting sessions with Indigenous communities (Indigenous Literacy Foundation)Raised over $50,000 through Busking For Change events.Incredibly influential advocate for creators. Represented musicians in national forums such as Parliament House roundtables, Q+A, and The Project, on key issues including copyright reform, Arts funding, and more recently, the impact of COVID-19 on the creative industriesJosh Pyke Partnership - offering a mentorship and funding to an unsigned musicianAcclaimed children’s book author - Lights Out Leonard, A Banana is a Banana, The Incredible Runaway Snot, Chatterpuss.New album - To Find Happiness recently released and is a deeply personal album.

Josh's lived experience and struggles with anxiety is something he can be really open and honest about and that's good for everyone to do. We are so grateful for him joining us and please enjoy the conversation! 

MOW.