FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram - link  In this Episode:Andrew Tanner: Balancing Prolific Music Creation With Working Class Realities In this episode of 'Not A Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy interviews Melbourne musician Andrew Tanner. Andrew shares his journey from his beginnings with the band Seven Stories, which achieved the milestone of being signed by a major label, to his versatile roles as a music journalist and producer. He reflects on the intersectionality of class and his experiences navigating the music industry while working full-time jobs. From his upbringing in a minister's family to playing in church bands, and eventually finding fulfillment with indie bands like The Sand Pebbles and The Woodland Hunters, Andrew's story is a testament to pursuing artistic passion despite financial constraints. Throughout the conversation, he emphasises the value of authentic artistic creation over commercial success, providing a compelling narrative for anyone balancing creative ambitions with everyday life. 00:00 Introduction to Not A Rich Kid Podcast00:22 Meet Andrew Tanner: Prolific Melbourne Musician01:32 Andrew's Early Life and Class Awareness04:30 Musical Beginnings in the Church10:01 Journey to Getting Signed13:34 Life on the Road and Industry Realities19:02 Creative Struggles and Industry Pressures24:22 Transition to Music Journalism25:30 Barry Bissell's Radio Days26:29 The Songwriting Addiction27:27 The Creative Process and Procrastination28:24 The Joy of Making Music32:10 Class Struggles and Creative Pursuits34:45 Reconnecting with Music39:28 The Influence of Upbringing41:24 The Value of Creativity in Tough Circumstances49:41 Reflections on Working Class Art52:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Also discussed:  T-Bone BurnettBarry BissellDave Warner Get in touch:  Are you a working class person who wants to pursue a creative career but don't know where to start? Get in touch via the instagram - we'd be happy to give you some advice. Tell us who you would like to hear from. Is there someone we should invite on the podcast? Let us know!  The Not a Rich Kid Team:  Kath Dolheguy  Frankie Kanatas Sarah Ryan-Linstrom  Post audio - Mike Tillbrook  Theme song:  ‘Barry Michael Takes a Train’ by Sand Pebbles - Written & performed by Ben Michael and performed and mixed by Murray Ono Jamieson.  Not a Rich Kid would not be possible without the support of:   VCA who provided studio space  Ben Michael