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  • Hear about top-tier gigs and local performances from us first.
  • Add your gigs to our event calendar and showcase your talent to the Hostile Entertainment community.
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  • Artist representation: represent a roster of exceptional talent, securing performance opportunities at venues and events nationwide..
  • Event promotion: Whether you're planning a festival, private function, or corporate event, we provide the perfect bands to rock your crowd.
  • Press & PR campaigns: Get your music noticed with our professional press campaigns, tailored for artists and promoters across Southeast Queensland.
  • Event production: Hostile regularly produces and promotes our own live events, delivering memorable experiences for both artists and audiences.
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  • Overcome obstacles and achieve your entertainment goals with accountability and business coaching.
  • Thrive in the entertainment industry through session tailored to your needs.
  • Unlock your potential with strategic goal-setting and performance improvement sessions.
  • Excel in Entertainment with custom campaign packages designed to help you grow.​
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Venues

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The Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
The  Presynct, Sunshine Coast
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The Solbar, Sunshine Coast
The Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast
The Tivoli, Brisbane
The Triffid, Brisbane
TheBrightside, Brisbane
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Festivals

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The Gympie Music Muster
The Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Festival
Savannah in the Round
The Agnes Waters Blues, Roots and Rock Festival
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Promoters

UNIFIED Music Group
Resist Records
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Principle Entertainment

With over 25 years of industry experience

Creative services that put you first and deliver results.

When I started in the industry...I Imagined the Music World

Would be full of opportunities—endless gigs, support, and connections everywhere. But the reality was different. The industry lacked the tools, contacts, and creative guidance that artists truly need. That’s when I knew something had to change, and Hostile Entertainment was born to fill that gap.

With over 25 years of experience, we’re here to offer what I couldn’t find: tailored support for artists, bands, and entertainment businesses. From securing bookings that boost your exposure to providing out-of-the-box coaching and access to industry contacts—we’re here for you. For us, it’s more than just business; it’s family.

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master the business side of entertainment

With Hostile Entertainment Business & Accountability Coaching 

NAVIGATE YOUR CAREER WITH CONFIDENCE...

With our personalised one-on-one coaching sessions

We’re not here to create your music but to guide and teach you how to build a thriving business around it. Break through barriers to:

  • Be coached how to build a thriving business around your music
  • Break through barriers to securing live gigs and launching music projects
  • Expand your connections and grow your relationships in entertainment
  • Gain clarity over your career with strategic business planning and goal setting
  • Consistently progress towards the right direction with accountability coaching
  • Learn how to craft a story and generate positive media exposure
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Hear what industry veterans are saying about Hostile!

Reviews of hostile entertainment

David Dean and Hostile Entertainment supported us.. In 2014, David organised The Mosh for Daniel Festival, raising funds. These funds are crucial for our community work.  And offered supporters a new way to contribute.

Bruce Morcombe Founder

Daniel Morcombe Foundation

David Dean is a hard working from the ground up promoter who really knows his stuff and has helped me with bookings and promo for my bands when they have toured Queensland in the past – also a great guy.

Franz Schuller

President of Indica Records (Canada)

David Dean champions Sunshine Coast music and touring artists.. His work on Regurgitator shows has been outstanding. I can’t recommend him enough for the growing scene.

Paul Curtis

Consume Management and Valve Records

David Dean is reliable and professional. He knows a lot about bands and music and is always easy to work with.

Glenn Goldsmith

British India management

I’ve worked with David Dean for four years. I enjoy working with him and his team. They ensure everyone feels comfortable and welcome. Nothing is ever too much trouble ever.

Dennis Dunstan

Frontrow Management

David Dean’s media contacts and industry knowledge.. show his passion for music and commitment. His networking skills and Turn Up conference success drive Hostile Entertainment’s growth and respect.

Barry Bull

Little Bull Enterprises

I had David run a show for The Amity Affliction tour in January 2015.. The planning was easy, and his communication was faultless. The show went off without a hitch. I’ll definitely use him again in that region.

Caleb Williams

Artist Manager UNIFIED

Working with David Dean of Hostile Entertainment has been transformative. His personalized approach, wealth of Knowledge, and ongoing support have been, and continue to be invaluable for our band Ruination. David is a true professional in every way. Thank you so much for everything Hostile Entertainment.

Luke Karolak

Ruination

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8 Ball Aitken

8 Ball Aitken

8 Ball Aitken has toured the world for more than a decade performing his swampy-blues-rock across twenty countries to date.

Krave

Krave

High energy band KRAVE are a fast rising three-piece known to captivate all Australian audiences with their remarkable live show,

Veratie

Veratie

VERATIE are an alt-rock / nu-metal band, based in Southeast Queensland. Formed in 2021 by lead singer-songwriter Sarah and guitarist-beatmaker

The Spirits

The Spirits

The Spirits Old Skool Blues Meets Artful Arrangements! The Spirits is a six piece blues outfit in which all members

Mayah

Mayah

Mayah Bio: Mayah is an independent artist from the Sunshine Coast, making waves as a prolific and dynamic musical force.

Rebecca O’Connor ‘Simply The Best’ As Tina Turner

Rebecca O’Connor ‘Simply The Best’ As Tina Turner

In the words of the late Tina Turner: “Rebecca is so good, she’s scary. If I had her energy, I

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Find Government Grants at Local, State & National Levels

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grants

Business Basics Grant Program
The Business Basics grants program provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice. This includes professional business advice such as mentoring.
BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL LORD MAYOR’S CREATIVE FELLOWSHIPS
This Fellowship supports Brisbane-based artists, arts workers, cultural workers, and creative producers to take the next step in their careers through structured professional development. The Fellowship provides opportunities to learn directly from experienced industry professionals.
REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF)
RADF is a grants program for artists located outside Brisbane. 59 local councils deliver the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), including Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Redland City, and many regional areas. Each Council has differing eligibility rules for it’s RADF offerings, you may have to consult your Council officer for advice on mentoring program eligibility. For more RADF information, visit your local council website at the link here, and search for RADF.
REGIONAL ARTS FUND

The Regional Arts Fund supports artists and communities in regional and remote areas. There is an address-based eligibility criteria for this funding opportunity. There are two grants on offer:

  • RAF Quick Response Grants: Support small arts or cultural projects that cannot be funded by other means because of their nature or timing and may fund mentoring.
  • RAF Project Grants: Provide major funding for high-quality arts projects benefiting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences, and communities. Mentoring may be integrated as an aspect of a larger project.
QUEENSLAND ARTS SHOWCASE PROGRAM (QASP)
The Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) supports a thriving, inclusive arts sector by investing in bold new work, creative development, and community engagement across the state. Although QASP is primarily project-based, it may also incorporate a mentoring aspect.

need more help to decide?

The ‘Genie Guide’  to Grants is a free resource packed with tips, templates, and hotlinks to Australian arts and cultural grants nation wide.

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