In Episode 2 of Petroglyph, Alister Hill, an influential curator, producer, and musician, sits down with host Travis De Vries to explore the intersection of creativity and curation in today’s music industry. With a career spanning over a decade at the Sydney Opera House, Alister has brought groundbreaking artists to the iconic venue—ranging from Wu-Tang Clan and Lizzo to Skepta and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
In addition to his work behind the scenes, Alister has built a parallel career as a musician, performing with bands like Worlds Only, Lortica, and Saint Leon. In this episode, Alister reflects on balancing these two creative worlds—his own artistic expression and the curation of other artists’ work—and how these experiences have shaped his view of the music industry.
From curating some of the biggest live performances in Sydney to making his own music heard across multiple platforms, Alister shares his insights on navigating the ever-evolving music landscape.
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