What does it take to build a creative life?
That’s the question at the heart of Future Signal, a new podcast from SAE University College featuring in-depth conversations with some of Australia’s most respected artists, musicians and creative professionals.
Hosted by musician, producer and SAE Senior Music & Audio Lecturer Dave Turner, the podcast explores the stories behind creative careers, from the breakthroughs and setbacks to the ideas, relationships and moments that shape the work people create.
The first episode features seven-time ARIA Award winner Dan Sultan in a candid conversation spanning songwriting, family, artistic growth and the changing realities of life as a professional musician.
Recorded at Melbourne’s Aviary Studio, the episode sees Sultan reflect on a career that has taken him from independent releases and major label deals to sold out performances at the Sydney Opera House and collaborations with some of the world’s most respected songwriters and producers.
Far from a conventional career retrospective, the conversation dives into the creative mindset behind the music. Sultan speaks openly about validation, self-belief, addiction, family life and the experience of working with legendary songwriter Guy Chambers on his forthcoming album.
“Working with Guy was extremely affirming for me,” Sultan says in the episode.
Future Signal brings those conversations to a wider audience, exploring not just what creative professionals make, but how they think, how they collaborate and how they navigate an industry that never stands still.
While the first season focuses on music and audio, future episodes will expand into film, animation, visual effects, games and other creative disciplines.
The first episode of Future Signal featuring Dan Sultan is available now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
