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CARMA is hosting a self-titled EP Launch, for local band
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Easy for Willis
When: Friday May 23rd, 2008
Where: Black Box, Nambour
Time: 7:00pm – 10:30pm
Entry: Gold coin donation
Over 18s only – Photo ID checked upon entry
Bands Include:
Easy for Willis, Kindred and other Special Guests
Prizes to be raffled on the night.
 
Find out about the music industry from:
AIR (Association of Independent Records) http://www.air.org.au/
APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) http://www.apra.com.au/
CSIT (Cooloola Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE) http://www.sunshinecoast.tafe.qld.gov.au/site/
Tsunami Music Magazine http://www.tsunamimag.com/
SAE Technology College Australia http://www.sae.edu
Qantm College
http://www.qantm.com.au/
Sound Hive
http://www.soundhive.com
elevenpm Recording Studios http://www.elevenpm.com/
Active Sound
http://www.activesound.com.au/
Australian Music Biz
http://www.musicbiz.com.au/
Griffith University Conservatorium http://www.griffith.edu.au/school/qcgu/
Music Managers Forum Australia
http://www.immf.net/
Department of State Development
http://www.sdi.qld.gov.au
Entertainment by:
12pm – Matt Bell and Bill Lyons
1pm – Nick Kirkpatrick
2pm – Wynta Green
3pm – Anthony Symns
4pm – Shake it up students
5pm – William Moon Book Society
A showcase of music art will include examples of CD artwork,
posters, t-shirts and music industry marketing campaigns.
A Showcase loop of regional music videos in the Black Box
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Bruce Johnson will discuss those legal issues affecting self
managed singer-songwriters, intellectual property/copyright
in self produced music, name image and associated art work
- licensing songs for promotions & compilations while
selling your own CDs - live performance contracts.
How do you get from the garage to the stage - and then from
the first gig to your first CD release? Then where do you
go from there?
Learn from the following panel of high-level music industry
professionals:
• Evan Alexander - Publicist for Heapsaflash Music
Media Management
• Dan Baker – Charts and Operations Manager
from AIR (Association of Independent Records)
• Caroline McKnight from APRA (Australian Performing
Rights Association)
• Geoff Corbett from bands Tremors and Sixft Hick
• Terry Church the Creative Director online distribution
company Public Revolution
www.publicrevolution.com
• Clair Polanski from Tsunami Magazine
• David Dean from Hostile Entertainment, music management,
promotion and booking agency www.hostileentertainment.com
Watch a film crew make a video clip in a "live environment"
involving a multi camera shoot with video switcher recorded
straight to DVD. The workshop will discuss concept and approach;
setup the stage, lighting, camera and vision switcher. The
workshop is designed so that you can watch and ask questions.
Vote online at www.tsunamimag.com
Sponsered by Music@Noosa
Hot.91 personally and special guests will present the following
awards:
1. Best group
2. Best solo/ duo
3. Best new act
4. Best song 2005
5. Best album 2005
6. Best Cover art
7. Best Musician Male
8. Best Musician Female
9. Best Punk Act
10. Best Blues and Roots Act
11. Best Metal Act
12. Best Rock (includes Hardcore) Act
13. Best Acoustic Act
14. Best Pop Act
15. Best Hip hop / R n’ B Act
16. Best covers Act
17. Best self marketed
18. Most likely to succeed
19. Best Film Clip
20. Encouragement Award
Cloud Vegas takes you into a world of the surreal and melancholy,
each song drifting through the senses as an auditory ghost
with its own unique story to tell. With influences ranging
from Radiohead and Portishead to the Velvet Underground it
combines haunting breathy vocals and melodic guitars achieving
a distinctive hypnotic beauty
Lee has been writing music and playing guitar for 7 years
and has
studied jazz at the Queensland conservatorium. Lee's influences
range
from The Dave Matthews Band, Tool, Pearl Jam, Jeff Buckley,
Jazz,
Blues and Soul. Lee has just produced his first ep "Fools
Parade"
LossofAutonomy (LoA) are a post-hardcore/alternative rock
band who are proving to be one of the Sunshine Coasts strongest
emerging young bands.
People seeking more information should look check out http://www.myspace.com/lossofautonomy
complete with song demos and gig guide.
INSTINCT creates a style of music based on grunge driven rock
ballads. With its stylish originality and unique character,
Instinct creates diverse sounds from broad influences. From
the energetic and hard-hitting rock to emotionally driven
ballads.
Showcasing the Sunny Coasts best young musicians, artists and
fashion designers at the Mooloolaba’s Cartwrights restaurant.
$20 a ticket includes, Canapés, entertainment, art exhibition
and fashion parade by Envyx. All artworks, CDs and fashion will
be on sale during the evening. Tickets can be purchased through
the TAFE call centre on 5459 3000
Entertainment by:
Sarah Reeve is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter/musician. She
plays piano, flute, violin, and is currently also learning guitar.
She has spent the last year at the QLD conservatorium of Music,
studying towards a Bachelor of Popular Music. This year she
has deferred her studies to concentrate on more live performances
and life experiences. Sarah is currently performing her original
material around the Sunshine Coast.
Singer/Songwriter Adrian Herd’s performances are founded
on an attitude of deep emotion that’s reflective, quirky
and soulful. At 21, Adrian is proving to be one of the Sunshine
Coasts strongest emerging talents drawing upon the craftsmanship
of memorable singer songwriters from the 60's and 70's. Adding
a truly individual voice, personality and unique contemporary
style to perform a great blend of exceptional originals and
covers. Adrian has appealed to a broad range of people spanning
different musical tastes and age brackets. His love of live
music is evident as he delivers an expressive and energetic
performance keeping the audience in his hands.
Alluring, Captivating, Engaging.... The William Moon Book Society
is bliss for your ears. Based on the sunshine coast, this newly
established group combines melodic, raw guitar, smooth feminine
vocals and distinctive lyrics with sweet sounding violin to
create a new blend of contemporary folk and intricate poetic
expression. Jessica Smith - guitar & vocals, Sarah Symes
- Violin, viola & keys and John Fredericks - drums, percussion
& trumpet .
New website - new logo - new services. You are invited to our
launch party on May 27, 12noon until 2.30pm. Free BBQ, entertainment
and networking with industry professionals.
We will also be giving away free membership and prizes. Come
and meet the CARMA crew and check out what we can do to help
your music career. For more information contact: info@carmacrew.com
Entertainment by:
‘The Fever’ generate hard hitting blues that will
infect your body right through to your dancing shoes! Dense
gravely vocals combined with thick guitar tones and primal
driving beats, forge a big bluesy sound. “So much sound
for only two guys! www.theblackwaterfever.com/home.htm
At 21, Adrian is proving to be one of the Sunshine Coasts
strongest emerging talents drawing upon the craftsmanship
of memorable singer songwriters from the 60's and 70's. Adding
a truly individual voice, personality and unique contemporary
style to perform a great blend of exceptional originals and
covers. Adrian has been in the studio recently recording his
debut EP called "Welcome Here" due for release early
in 2006. www.myspace.com/adrianherd
Thankyou to the Maroochy Shire Youth Council who have supported
the CARMA launch party and to Six Degrees Creative for helping
develop the growth of CARMA with their insightful design work
on our new logo and website www.sixdegreescreative.com
CARMA in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Show Society,
Shake It Up Music, DW Sound, Eleven PM Recording Studios and
Evoke Management present 'Bands on Show 2006'. A competition
for all styles of bands with members 15 - 25 years.
Some of the prizes you will be competing
for are music equipment, recording and promotional support
worth over $5,000 with more to come.
Overall 20 bands will be able to nominate
to perform 20 min sets, the top five bands will play in the
finals on Saturday the 17th June. $8.00 entry fee for each
member.
Venue: Sunshine Coast Show
Dates: 15th, 16th, 17th June 2006
Times: 12noon – 6pm
Contact Kim Cross on info@carmacrew.com
for your registration pack. First in best dressed for this
one.
We would like toinvite your company or organisation to set up
a trade stand at EXPLODE.
This is an opportunity for you to inform a large audience about
your activities and to develop new business networks. Your participation
will also provide regional youth and community a direct link
to information and/or music industry sectors.
Exhibitors from the music industry can provide information about
recording, publishing, licensing, production, distribution and
artist management to name a few.
Exhibitors from Government Bodies, educational departments and
Youth Organisations can provide information concerning career
pathways, music programs and support for young people who would
like to pursue a career in the music industry.
Check out EXPLODE ‘04 and ‘05 Links EXPLODE 2004
and 2005 on bottom of EXPLODE 2006 page.
Music Industry Information and Career Advice
Information booths from sectors of the community and music industries
will provide information about careers, opportunities and services
in the music industry. Talk to recording studios, music course
directors, music associations, street press, event organisers,
venue operators, music teachers and more.
The EXPLODE Forum
Talk to a panel of high-level music industry performers and
workers who will discuss the music industry and issues, give
advice and answer your questions. Final panel TBA
Showcases
Showcases of young regional musicians from each shire will feature
throughout the day and into the evening, including a CD Launch.
Submit your act for a showcase info@carmacrew.com
Networking Opportunities
EXPLODE is a huge networking opportunity for young people meet
music industry professionals, gather contacts, swap contact
details and link with other musicians.
Music Video Film Clips and Discussion
A showcase of the C.A.R.M.A and Earth Base Productions music
video project. As well as screening the music videos the workshop
groups will be invited to participate in a discussion chaired
by a representative from C.A.R.M.A and Earth Base Productions.
Music Video Workshop
Make a video clip in a “live environment” involving
a multi camera shoot with video switcher recorded straight to
DVD. The workshop will discuss concept and approach; setup the
stage, lighting, camera and vision switcher.
Music Art
A showcase of music art will include examples of CD artwork,
posters, t-shirts and marketing campaigns. Get in contact with
Kim Cross if you have any artwork you would like to submit info@carmacrew.com
Have you got about 20mins of songs you can perform? Do you have
a demo of your music (just a home recording is OK)? If so CARMA
hosts a range of performance opportunities for young regional
musicians aged 15 – 25.
If you’re interested please contact Kim Cross PH 5476
0983 or email info@carmacrew.com
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