{"id":74,"date":"2026-07-12T15:17:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T15:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ozindiradio.com.au\/network\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2026-07-13T12:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:13:14","slug":"aboutus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ozindiradio.com.au\/network\/aboutus\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About OzInDi<\/div>\n

A connected network for Australian independent entertainment.<\/h2>\n

OzInDi was created by Joel Devereux and Barry \u201cBaz\u201d Koch after years of seeing how often the systems built around creative industries failed to provide meaningful support to the people making the work.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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The change came...<\/h2>\n \n
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After serving as president and treasurer of a community radio station, Joel and Barry saw first-hand how difficult it could be for emerging Australian musicians to receive meaningful support. That frustration became the foundation for OzInDi Radio Australia\u2014a dedicated platform where artists could be programmed because of the quality of their work, rather than the size of their social-media following, advertising budget or ability to satisfy an algorithm.<\/p>

The same barriers existed across the independent screen industry. Filmmakers can spend years developing and financing their projects, only to face further submission fees, limited screening opportunities and festival models that cannot provide an ongoing home for their work. Joel created the not-for-profit OzInDi Entertainment Network to provide another pathway for Australian documentaries, factual series and independent non-fiction productions, without charging selected creators simply to have their work considered or exhibited.<\/p>

Social media once promised creators direct access to audiences, but increasingly placed discovery behind algorithms, paid promotion and constantly changing platform rules. Too often, organisations offering \u201cexposure\u201d created more work for artists while giving them little control over how their projects were presented, discovered or supported.<\/p>

OzInDi was built around the belief that radio, film, television, music, performance and digital production should not operate in isolation. Musicians need filmmakers, filmmakers need performers, and every creative discipline benefits from working alongside the others. The network brings these communities together to develop, exhibit and promote Australian work outside audience paywalls, advertising-driven systems and social-media algorithms.<\/p>

Our purpose is to return greater control to Australian creators, build practical pathways between production and audiences, and develop a network that contributes directly to the people creating Australian culture\u2014not simply the platforms distributing it.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why OzInDi<\/div>\n\n
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A national discovery platform built differently.<\/h2>\n

OzInDi connects Australian audiences with recent independent documentaries, factual stories, music, performance and creative culture through one curated, not-for-profit network.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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National Discovery<\/h3>\n

A dedicated place for Australian audiences to discover recent independent documentaries, music, performance and creative culture.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n

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Premium Presentation<\/h3>\n

OzInDi\u2019s proprietary 4K delivery system presents creator content professionally across phones, tablets, web browsers and smart TVs.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n

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Creator Support<\/h3>\n

Approved creators are not charged submission or hosting fees and retain ownership of their work.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n

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Development Pathways<\/h3>\n

OzInDi works with selected creators to build experience in professional production, delivery standards and commercial streaming workflows.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The people behind the network<\/div>\n
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Built by Australian creatives.<\/h2>\n

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Barry \u201cBaz\u201d Koch<\/h3>\n

Barry \u201cBaz\u201d Koch is a musician, broadcaster and advocate for Australian independent artists. As co-founder of OzInDi Radio Australia and the OzInDi Entertainment Network, Barry helps shape the network\u2019s music programming, artist relationships and creative direction.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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Joel Devereux<\/h3>\n

Joel Devereux is a filmmaker, cinematographer, radio professional and creative producer with more than 20 years of experience across Australian film, television, music and media.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Audience access<\/div>\n
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Designed to reach audiences wherever they watch and listen.<\/h2>\n

OzInDi combines web, mobile, connected television and radio distribution within one Australian independent network.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Web Streaming<\/h3>\n

Independent screen content available directly through the OzInDi website.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n

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iOS and Android<\/h3>\n

Dedicated mobile applications provide access to the network on phones and tablets.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n

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Google and Android TV<\/h3>\n

The connected television application launches on 24 July 2026.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n

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OzInDi Radio<\/h3>\n

Australian independent music available through mobile, car, smart speaker and television platforms.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our direction<\/div>\n

Australian stories should have more ways to be funded, exhibited and discovered.<\/h2>\n

OzInDi is working toward a connected model that supports completed independent work while creating future pathways for new Australian productions.<\/p>\n\n \n Contact the Network <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

About OzInDi A connected network for Australian independent entertainment. OzInDi was created by Joel Devereux and Barry \u201cBaz\u201d Koch after years of seeing how often the systems built around creative industries failed to provide meaningful support to the people making the work. The change came… After serving as president and treasurer of a community radio […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-about.php","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-74","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t