21/05/2026
Introducing the second judge for our inaugural Battle of the Bands: Melody Forghani!
Melody Forghani is a music and culture expert with a deep commitment to discovering, supporting, and amplifying artists from the ground up. She is the founder of 23 (twnty three), a global, independently run, artist management and publicity company now based in Sydney, New York and London. Representing a diverse roster of artists across management (Shady Nasty, Stella Bridie, These New South Whales, ASHWARYA, and more) and publicity (RAYE, Caroline Polachek, Little Simz, SPEED, Ninajirachi, Folk Bitch Trio, Dust, Mallrat, and more), she works closely with both emerging and established artists, helping them reach new audiences and build sustainable careers.
An experienced curator, programmer, publicist, and manager, Melody has worked across the music and cultural landscape to create opportunities for artists to share their stories on a larger stage beyond her work at 23. She has contributed to the development of the industry through her work on grant programs and taskforces for the Australia Council, Music Australia, and Create NSW and has previously served on the ARIA Emerging Leaders Board.
Expressions of interest for Battle of the Bands closes on Friday 29 May. Don't sleep on it. Check out our website for details.
photograph: David Herington
