GREATER GOOD RETURNS IN FIFTH YEAR WITH $30K PACKAGE FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS

Returning in it’s fifth year, Good Intent are proud to announce applications are open for their independent artist initiative ‘Greater Good‘. The package has helped guide and support the next generation of exceptional musical talents by providing one lucky artist in-kind services and a cash grant totalling over $30,000 AUD. In addition to this, there are twenty shortlisted applicant packs available.

In 2025, the package boasts partners APRA AMCOS, Forbes Street Studios, Jungle Merchandise, PHILTER, Zenith Records, Media Arts Lawyers, Billy Zammit, PLAKKIT, Louder Accounting, and this year includes a 1:1 Creative Consultation Session with TikTok‘s Ollie Wards. The pack includes a $4,000 AUD cash grant to further develop their career. Any unsigned artists (recording/publishing), from all walks of life and at all levels are encouraged to enter.

Rick Bridgman of Good Intent notes, “We’re very privileged to be able to help grow our industry through this initiative, in collaboration with our incredible collection of partners. We’ve discovered so many exceptional artists over the years (some established, many brand-new), with over 600 applicants alone last year. We’re honoured to provide this package, guidance and skill development to the winner, plus the 20 shortlisted applicants and more to help shape their futures. Can’t wait to get stuck in again!”.

This year’s Industry Assessment Panel hosts key figures across the wider music landscape to help assess applications and guide decision-making, with Caitlin McGregor (MusicNSW), Glenn Dickie (Sounds Australia), Jannah Beth (Offbeat Collective), Daniel Morgan (Astral People), Emmy Mack (RedHook / triple j), Jess Wust (Cult Artists), Brittany Green (Campbelltown Arts Centre) and Rick Bridgman (Good Intent), collaborating on the initiative. Greater Good is proudly supported by organisations Music Victoria, QMusic, MusicACT, Music SA, and WAM.

Photo Credit: Billy Zammit

Previous winners include ixaras (2024), LAZY GHOST (2023), PENI PARKER (2022) and Jelly Oshen (2021). Last year’s shortlist was stacked with outstanding talent from across the country including Belle Haven, Civic Video, DoloRRes, Elle Shimada, Empress, Erica Tucceri, Good Pash, Holly Hebe, isaac puerile, LATE 90s, Mannequin Death Squad, Oscar the Wild, PA777IENCE, RISSA, Ruby Jackson, Selfish Sons, THOM, Thunder Fox and Velvet Bloom.

Good Intent offers a range of services across PR & Digital Marketing, boast a management roster of Bootleg Rascal, Close Counters, FANGZ, Fool Nelson, handling venue bookings for The Lansdowne Hotel, Kelly’s On King / Bootleggers and The Troc, plus run a photography/videography studio Good Loco out of their Bulanaming/Marrickville-based office.

Current clients include Akon, Aloe Blacc, BMG, Bootleg Rascal, Bryan Ferry, Chromeo, Close Counters, COTERIE, Crowded House, Daily J, Destroy All Lines, Everything Everything, FANGZ, Fool Nelson, Future Static, Klangkarussell, La Roux, Pacific Avenue, RedHook, SOFT PLAY and The Terrys. Over the years, Good Intent has also worked with the likes of A.GIRL, Adam Port, Anjunadeep, American Hi-Fi, Astral People, Bas, Chugg Music, DOPE LEMON, Freddie Gibbs, Handsome Tours, La Roux, LUUDE, Sony Music, TMRW Music and Universal Music Group.