INSATIABLE NEWS FROM SONGSONSTAGE Hi folks, Welcome to this weeks edition of your SongsOnStage Newsletter! Thanks for the positive feedback about the change of formatting, this document is always a work in progress. The Table Of Contents just tells you what order everything is in, it does not have links to the rest of the email, but links elsewhere in the email should work! Read on for: Contents NEWS 1 CONTESTS 1 SONGSONSTAGE SONGWRITERS/OPENMIC GIGS WITH FREE SPOTS THIS WEEK 2 BANDSONSTAGE GIGS WITH FREE SPOTS 3 TRIBUTE NIGHTS 4 MY GIGS AT A GLANCE. 4 How my Gigs work 9 OTHER GREAT GIGS AND EVENTS COMING UP 9 Now & Then Markets Christmas Festival Sunday 7 Dec, the Rowers in Wolli Creek 10 Embrace Life Live 30th November Tradies Club in Gymea 10 Oatley Folk 10 Opportunity to Appear in a Video 10 Baby grand piano (+ seat) for sale. 11 Busking at Westfield Miranda 11 Summersong Music Camp Jan 17-23rd, 2015 11 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 16 CLASSIFIEDS 17 TIP (THOUGHTS) OF THE WEEK 19 New and special features in OTHER GREAT GIGS AND EVENTS COMING UP - Workshops, Music Camps, Crowdfunding, New Albums, Songwriting Societies, Great Gigs NEWS Newington cancelled I am sorry to report that the Newington Inn was sold last week, and the new owners cancelled all our gigs there, including last Saturday. Apologies to anyone who turned up without booking, I did try to contact all likely performers via Facebook and email As I have said before, it is REALLY important you book through me, so I can let you know when things like this happen! We still have the Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham7:30-10:30 on Saturday nights. Please come along to that! Andrews report: Had a good night at the Petersham Inn on Sat. here is the report: Last week we had 6 different acts from Solo performer Brett Gedge with his backing tracks, through to a full band - Hawkestral. The new digital drumkit passed its audition with flying colours - The Count from Hawkestral played on them over my set (not always pretty on my part lol) and then he really gave them a workout with Hawkestral at the end. The benefit of Digital drums in these smaller venues was quite apparent as it was possible to mix the drums so that they were totally present in the room without dominating everything and driving the guitars up... and the punters out! Cathryn Dorahy and Jen played as a duo with a great balance of vocals and guitar. Peter Scully, president of the Songwriting Society of Australiaplayed a solo set to excellent reception as did Sharlene Charli Rainford. Hawkestral finished the night with an ever-building psychedelic rock set that had us entranced by the end of the evening - some really good sounds and rhythms in there guys. NEW VENUE - Harlequin Inn, Pyrmont, Sundays 3-6pm We are starting at Harlequin on Sunday 30th Nov and Stuart Jammin will host this first one Harlequin Inn, 152 Harris St (Cnr Harris & Union Sts), Pyrmont, 3-6pm CONTESTS Wednesdays at UTS Loft, Broadway - Songwriters and Performers Contest The winners from the Playoff for Round 3 on Wed 12 Nov were FINAL is on Wed 19 Nov, featuring Victoria Young, Alex Johnson, Gabriel Levin, Emma Wolthers, Danielle Lamb and Andrew & Dave. Come along and vote in this big Final! The $500 cash goes to the act with most votes! Helmut Uhlmann is hosting. All the details are at https://facebook/events/144641542372769 And my apologies, the Facebook page above correctly listed the time for last Wednesday Playoff as Late 8:30-10:30, but I accidentally had the more usual time of 6-9pm in the newsletter, I am very sorry for anyone who was inconvenienced by this. The Final this week is definitely 6-9pm! Bunk Bed Beats Helmut Uhlmann and his Bunk Bed Beats Songwriting and Production Suite bunkbedbeats are now Major Sponsors of SongsOnStage, donating Studio recording time as a prize in SongsOnStage contests, including the Hampshire Hotel and UTS Loft Contests Bunk Bed Beats is Helmut Uhlmanns intimate songwriting, production, recording and mixing/editing studio located in the heart of Parramatta. Being an artist himself, Helmut is focused on tweaking talent, not directing it. Bunk Bed Beats boasts an acoustically treated recording and mixing space, a range of high quality analogue and digital equipment and thousands of dollars in professional software. Be sure to scope out the portfolio page bunkbedbeats/#!portfolio/cee5 to read some testimonials, check out some photos and hear a few Bunk Bed Beats for yourself. Click soundcloud/bunkbedbeats/dropbox to send through your song for some free feedback, or just email it to helmut@bunkbedbeats See below for a list of all our wonderful sponsors! Wednesdays at the Balgownie Hotel, for all our Wollongong/Illawarra readers! 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie, 7:30-10:30pm. Stuart Jammin is the host - the next Contest started on Wed 29th October, Winners in the Final win a paid gig at the Sunday session there. Or you can just come and play if you don’t want to compete! Who wants to play this week? Contact me at 0411 827 571 or e-mail me at songsonstage@gmail if you want to enter this contest. Wednesday at Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington Songwriters/Open Mic Shows started last Wednesday 12th November at the Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington. Heres Phils report: What a great night Wednesday night turned out to be. Firstly, huge thanks to all the performers who turned up to make the Inaugural Open Mic night at the Olympic Hotel in Paddington a massive success. Russell Neal played some of his wonderful Aussie Folk tunes assisted by Trish Lazarus on harmonies followed by Casey Bruce who totally wowed everybody despite not having played live for a year. Welcome back to the stage, man! Next up, we were all enthralled by a set by Yeri Hye who proved that some of the biggest voices can be produced by the most petite people. She was followed by DJ Disko Lips who captured the attention of the crowd with a fantastic selection of beat-boxed popular hits. The evening was rounded out by the talented Ray Falzon who, once again, showed what a magnificent showman he is and Ken DAram gave the crowd some smooth Bossa-Nova and Latin guitar work. My most profuse thanks go out to these guys for jamming towards the end of the evenings proceedings. Thanks should also go to friends and family of performers who showed up to give moral support and loud applause, to the bunch of fitness fanatics from JP Morgan who dropped into the hotel to undo all their hard work after training and to Jess, Iswor and Lauren for making us all feel welcome. I look forward to hosting many more Open Mics at the Olympic. Dont forget its happening every Wednesday night and if anybody wants to get up and play, either let me know or just turn up on the night with your instrument of choice. SONGSONSTAGE SONGWRITERS/OPENMIC GIGS WITH FREE SPOTS THIS WEEK Here are the playing opportunities that I have organised for Songwriters and Performers over the next week, call me on 0411 827 571 or e-mail me at songsonstage@gmail if you want to perform: Tue 18 Nov, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown Wed 19 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie - CONTEST HEAT Wed 19 Nov, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington Wed 19 Nov, 6-9pm: UTS Loft, 15 Broadway, Ultimo - CONTEST FINAL Thu 20 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale Thu 20 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown Thu 20 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle Fri 21 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville Fri 21 Nov, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle Sat 22 Nov, 8-11pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown Sat 22 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham Sun 23 Nov, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Mon 24 Nov, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown Contact me at 0411 827 571 or songsonstage@gmail to play! And see MY GIGS AT A GLANCE, below for a full list of gigs this month, with booked performers included, and also see How my Gigs work (below) BANDSONSTAGE GIGS WITH FREE SPOTS BandsOnStage gigs Hampshire Thu 27 Nov (a band has dropped out) Gladstone Fri 28 Nov (a band has dropped out) Hampshire Thu 18 Dec - 1 spot Hampshire Sat 20 Dec - 1 spot Who wants to play? These are paid gigs, but BANDS ONLY! Let me know if you are in an electric band and would like to play! We have 3 bands per night, 1 hour each, no cover charge, original music welcome, under 18s can play, PA provided. The venue pays you, its not a fortune but will cover your costs, and there is no door charge so its FREE for your fans to come and see you! Contact me at songsonstage@gmail or 0411 827 571! Bands can also play at the Friday Songwriters And Performers gigs at the Rose Hill hotel (this is not a paid gig) Contact me at songsonstage@gmail or 0411 827 571 to play! Whos playing where?: If your name does not appear somewhere that you expect it to below, please contact me ASAP (press CntlF and type your name to search this email) Western Suburbs Gig this Friday! This Fri 19 Sept, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville come along and play - Stuart Jammin is hosting - keep live music alive in the Western half of Sydney! originals and covers welcome! Venues with a Baby Grand Piano Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown now has a baby Grand Piano! If you would like to play an opening set for the Bands night one Thursday, let me know ASAP Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle every Sunday 3-6pm I am helping Peach Montgomery promote Peachs Sunday Jam If youre a singer/songwriter and would like to play contact me or Peach on 0406 356 734 for details Feedback re Gary Owens from Patricia Thornell: Thanks Russell, We attended and had a great afternoon. Many talented musicians and a comfortable friendly venue. Open Mic @ Sunk Bar (Narrabeen RSL) - Sunday 30th November, 2.30-5.30pm If you are an acoustic solo, duo or trio please get in touch to book your spot. All production is provided, you just need to turn up with your instruments. Please email info@angelenemusic or sms 0415703278 https://facebook/events/1493926357529046/ Call me on 0411 827 571 or e-mail me at songsonstage@gmail if you want to play! TRIBUTE NIGHTS Jeff Buckley Shows Access All Eras are doing 2 x Jeff Buckley Shows and have room for a few more acts.... These are the dates and venues: Wednesday 19th Nov - Brass Monkey, Cronulla Friday 21st Nov at Camelot, Marrickville DO NOT CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS ONE, Please contact Raoul at acousticcaravan@hotmail if you are interested in performing More gig information is at the SongsOnStage Web Site - click concit/organisations/sydneysongwriters to follow! And if you dont want to get these emails any more, let me know and I will unsubscribe you! Cheers Russell Neal Editor of the SongsonStage Newsletter SongsonStage Event Organiser, Songwriter, Musician Songsalive! Australia Showcase Coordinator SSA Committee Member facebook/SongsOnStage facebook/russellnealmusic songsonstage@gmail 0411 827 571 MY GIGS AT A GLANCE. Tue 18 Nov, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 19 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 19 Nov, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Wed 19 Nov, 6-9pm: UTS Loft, 15 Broadway, Ultimo SongsOnStage Contest FINAL: Gabriel Levin, Danielle Lamb, Emma Wolthers, Alex Johnson, Victoria Young, Andrew and Dave,, Helmut Uhlmann (host) Thu 20 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Thu 20 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 7:30pm Danielle Lamb https://facebook/DanielleLamb reverbnation/daniellelamb 8:30pm Crossroad Y https://m.facebook/CrossroadY.music crossroady/ 9:30pm Twisted Rope https://facebook/pages/Twisted-Rope/302382276619843 Andrew Denniston (host) https://facebook/events/557432204387531 Thu 20 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Warren Munce, Mick Hambly (host) Fri 21 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Stuart Jammin (host) Fri 21 Nov, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: 8pm Steve Tulinsky Duo reverbnation/stevetulinsky 9pm Volky https://facebook/VOLKYism 10pm Third Hour https://facebook/thirdhourband Andrew Denniston (host) https://facebook/events/1517513015173949 Sat 22 Nov, 8-11pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 8pm Starr Witness https://facebook/starrwitness 9pm SinSonnix https://facebook/SinSonnix sinsonnix/ 10pm Mass Phil Gray (host) Sat 22 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham SongsOnStage: Rob Scott (special guest), Andrew Denniston (host) Sun 23 Nov, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Rob Scott (special guest), Peach Montgomery (host) Mon 24 Nov, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Massimo Presti, Chris Brookes, Stuart Jammin (host) Tue 25 Nov, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Rob Scott (special guest), Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 26 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 26 Nov, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Thu 27 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Thu 27 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 7:30pm Kylie Adams-Collier https://facebook/kitty.adams1 8:30pm Kite https://facebook/kiteartist kiteband.au/ 1 FREE SPOT Andrew Denniston (host) https://facebook/events/840635939321865 Thu 27 Nov, 7-10:30pm: Mars Hill Café, 331 Church Street, Parramatta Songwriter Sessions: John Chesher (host) Thu 27 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Mick Hambly (host) Fri 28 Nov, 8:30pm-12:30am: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale BandsOnStage: 8:30pm FMBs: Funky Organ Trio https://facebook/pages/The-FMBs-Funky-Master-BLasters/181563421863169 reverbnation/funkymasterblasters 10pm 1 FREE SPOT 12:30am Cherokee Rose https://facebook/CherokeeRoseSydney Phil Gray (host) https://facebook/events/299648090243915 Fri 28 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Stuart Jammin (host) Fri 28 Nov, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: 8pm SinSonnix https://facebook/SinSonnix sinsonnix 9pm Hawk-Kestrel https://facebook/pages/Hawk-Kestrel/467065063336869 10pm Young Fellas https://facebook/groups/youngfellas Andrew Denniston (host) https://facebook/events/1647518542141370 Sat 29 Nov, 8-11pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 8pm Brynn Luker facebook/BrynnLukerMusicPage 9pm The Petrodollars facebook/thepetrodollars 10pm String Fiction facebook/stringfiction soundcloud/stringfiction twitter/string_fiction Daniel Keating (host) Sat 29 Nov, 8-11pm: Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham SongsOnStage: Warren Munce, Andrew Denniston (host) Sun 30 Nov, 3-6pm: Narrabeen RSL, 116 Nareen Pde, Narrabeen SongsOnStage: Azure Seas, Phil Gray (host) Sun 30 Nov, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Peach Montgomery (host) Sun 30 Nov, 3-6pm: Harlequin Inn, 152 Harris St (Cnr Harris & Union Sts), Pyrmont SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Sun 30 Nov, 6:30-9:30pm: Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo Jack Bloak Minstrel Show: Jack Bloak Jug Scullers, Lawrence Osborn, Russell Neal (host) Mon 1 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Massimo Presti, Chris Brookes, Stuart Jammin (host) Tue 2 Dec, 7-10pm: Agincourt Hotel, 871 George Street, Sydney SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Tue 2 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 3 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 3 Dec, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Thu 4 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage: Rose Winter, Phil Gray (host) Thu 4 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 7:30pm Mixed Bag 8:30pm Crossroad Y https://m.facebook/CrossroadY.music crossroady/ 9:30pm Trash Jacket https://facebook/Fourkics.1 Andrew Denniston (host) https://facebook/events/674582465991452 Thu 4 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Mick Hambly (host) Fri 5 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Stuart Jammin (host) Fri 5 Dec, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage - Christmas show: 8pm-11pm New Delhi Llamas facebook/newdelhillamas Andrew Denniston (host) Sat 6 Dec, 8-11pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 8pm The Lightning Experience https://facebook/thelightningexperience/ jpc19955.wix/lightningexp 9pm Red Whiskey https://facebook/RedWhiskeyrockband 10pm Young Fellas https://facebook/groups/youngfellas/ Reggie West (host) https://facebook/events/539250466219762 Sat 6 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham SongsOnStage: Andrew Denniston (host) Sun 7 Dec, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Peach Montgomery (host) Sun 7 Dec, 3-6pm: Harlequin Inn, 152 Harris St (Cnr Harris & Union Sts), Pyrmont SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Mon 8 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Massimo Presti, Chris Brookes, Stuart Jammin (host) Tue 9 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 10 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 10 Dec, 7:30-10pm: Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington SongsOnStage: (host) Wed 10 Dec, 7-10:30pm: Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo Songwriting Society of Australia Showcase: Russell Neal, Veronica Wagner, Pete Scully, Paul McGowan, Charli, Gavin Fitzgerald, John Chesher (host) Thu 11 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Thu 11 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 7:30pm Midstrip https://youtu.be/watch?v=atU-fG0Fz5Q 8:30pm Red Shift https://facebook/pages/Red-Shift/318302478228828 9:30pm Crossroad Y https://m.facebook/CrossroadY.music crossroady/ Andrew Denniston (host) https://facebook/events/1510696239211890 Thu 11 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Mick Hambly (host) Fri 12 Dec, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Stuart Jammin (host) Fri 12 Dec, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: 8pm Third Hour https://facebook/thirdhourband 9pm insanity proof https://facebook/insanityproof youtu.be/user/InsanityProofBand 10pm Lost Trolleys facebook/pages/Lost-Trolleys/156884494363177 Andrew Denniston (host) https://facebook/events/884858608204398 Sat 13 Dec, 8-11pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 8pm Starr Witness https://facebook/starrwitness 9pm Green Manalishi https://facebook/pages/Green-Manalishi/314506488690549 10pm Young Fellas https://facebook/groups/youngfellas/ Reggie West (host) https://facebook/events/405945372889884 Sat 13 Dec, 8-11pm: Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham SongsOnStage: Andrew Denniston (host) Sun 14 Dec, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Peach Montgomery (host) Sun 14 Dec, 3-6pm: Harlequin Inn, 152 Harris St (Cnr Harris & Union Sts), Pyrmont SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Sun 14 Dec, 6:30-9:30pm: Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo Jack Bloak Minstrel Show: Jack Bloak Jug Scullers, Veronica Wagner, Carissa Lee, Lawrence Osborn, Russell Neal (host) Mon 15 Dec, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Massimo Presti, Chris Brookes, Rick Taylor, Stuart Jammin (host) How my Gigs work * Book in with me at songsonstage@gmail or 0411 827 571 1. Book in (so I know to contact you in case of cancellation or other change) 2. Book in EARLY (so venues wont cancel due to lack of acts) 3. Keep your phone on so I can contact you (usually by text) 4. Send me your phone number (if you haven’t already) * If you sign up for a gig and then can’t make it PLEASE let me know (by text or phone if short notice), so I can either arrange a replacement or at least notify the host not to expect you and adjust playing times accordingly! * The host provides the PA and mics, stage manages and introduces the acts, he/she is in charge of the night, so follow his/her instructions. * SongsOnStage Songwriters and Performers nights: 6-7 acts doing 25-30 minute sets, turn up at the start of the night and let the host know you are there, he or she will then organize when you play. Originals preferred but covers allowed, these are performance opportunities, i.e. no pay. * SongsOnStage Contests: 6 contestants doing 20 minute sets, plus guest acts at the start and end. Turn up at the start of the night and let the host know you are there, he or she will then organize when you play. Originals preferred but covers allowed, no pay in the heats, big prizes in the Final. * SongsOnStage Concert nights 3-4 acts playing 40-50 minute sets, playing order determined in advance. Originals preferred but covers allowed, some pay to cover costs. * Tribute Nights 10-12 acts play 3-4 songs each, door charge, performers get a percentage * BandsOnStage nights 3 acts (usually full electric bands) playing 45 minute sets, playing order determined in advance. Originals preferred but covers allowed, some pay to cover costs. BandsOnStage gigs are specifically for full electric bands otherwise acts the above are mostly acoustic, but some venues allow bigger groups. I am always looking for opportunities for performers to earn the money they deserve! OTHER GREAT GIGS AND EVENTS COMING UP - (these are NOT gigs I am booking) COME TO THESE TO SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!!! Friday 5th December - 7 - 10pm GAELIC CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY - upstairs 64 Devonshire street, Surry Hills. Christmas Party - featuring Folklore, Black Joak Morris (dancing and presenting an ORIGINAL Mummers play), Singing Session - I will be at this one (I had a hand in writing the play!) Emergenza Festival Australia Sat Dec 6th at the Metro Beck Fielding Music and the Sideshow Band just got through to the Emergenza Festival Australia - the ONLY page band comp NATIONALS on a wild card!!! Lock out your diaries for Sat Dec 6th, theyll be on the main stage at the Metro Now & Then Markets Christmas Festival Sunday 7 Dec, the Rowers in Wolli Creek Now & Then Markets and Living Laneways Market Organiser Kate Christides is looking for 2 acts for their Christmas Festival on Sunday 7 Dec, at the Rowers in Wolli Creek 2205. The Market hours are 10am-3pm, so one act can start at 10am, do 2 x 45mins sets, with a 30 min break in between finishing at 12noon, second act would commence 12.30 noon, do 2 x 45 min sets, with 30 mins break, finishing at 2.30pm-3pm. This is all flexible and they are happy to change things around on the day, if needs be. The acts need to bring their own PA, but the Festival could supply a gazebo if they dont have one. There is some money in this (to be negotiated depending on the acts) and you can also busk and sell CDs. Music-wise they are pretty open, but more on the chilled/acoustic side of things, family-friendly, all ages (Christmas/retro themed is OK too). Ontact Kate on 0403 707496 or [email protected] nowandthenmarkets.au https://facebook/pages/Now-Then-Markets/324116887685822 Embrace Life Live 30th November Tradies Club in Gymea On the 30th November Embrace Life Live life will be at the Tradies Club in Gymea. We have two 15 minute spots left for softer more acoustic performers or instrumentalists from the local Sutherland community. Details at embracelifelivelife.au/services/events-workshop/gymea-festival/ Please contact Mignon mignon1959@gmail Oatley Folk Oatley RSL & Community Club (Seminar Room beyond the bistro) 23 Letitia Street, Oatley 7.30pm Our November meetings Wednesday, November 26 - Get together at Village Guitar No charge for the get togethers. Opportunity to Appear in a Video From Tim Jones: I am shortly going to start on my second professional video and need two middle aged, male friends to play the characters in the story. One is a nasty, vengeful, mentally, but not necessarily physically, small man. The other is the intended subject of his revenge. There are a series of attempts to assault the second man which all fail, with a slightly comic edge, and probably a scene where the assailant is assembling various nefarious plans of attack. Other shots will be of me performing my song Mosquito. Here is a link to my first video, released earlier this year, from which anyone who is interested can see that this will be a professional product: youtu.be/QUplikoBIiM. The two individuals will probably be needed for a weekend in inner Sydney - it wont be hard work, wont go on too long into the evening, will be a lot of fun, but will have some boring bits because having a professional producer means a lot of time spent setting up cameras, reshooting and perfecting shots etc.. Patience and co-operation are essential. It will probably be shot over a weekend at the end of October/start of November. Theres no cash it, but an appearance in a professional video for a couple of musician friends wont be a bad thing on the CV. For more about me, see timjones.au. Id be grateful if people could contact Russell on 0411 827 571 or songsonstage@gmail. Baby grand piano (+ seat) for sale. Baby grand piano (+ seat) for sale. This is amazing 1920-30s German mahogany in great condition, awesome centrepiece for your room. Measures approx 1.5m width, 1.5m depth. Located in Shellharbour. $4000 ono. If interested email: khris.vincent@gmail Busking at Westfield Miranda Westfield Miranda is very excited to give local artists the opportunity to busk in centre. Busking is a great opportunity for local artists to get featured in a busy shopping centre for FREE and showcase their talent live in front of an audience. Buskers are permitted to collect money by bringing a collection box. WM will provide a designated area for buskers. Performers are required to bring all of their own equipment and manage their own set up. For more information please go to westfield.au/miranda/events/8866 Summersong Music Camp Jan 17-23rd, 2015 The 16th annual Summersong Music Camp is on again and Registrations are now OPEN. Held at the gorgeous oceanside/lakeside venue of Lake Ainsworth Sport & Rec Centre, Lennox Head, NSW, from Jan 17-23rd, 2015. Returning teachers (gurus) are Tony Backhouse (A cappella), Greg Sheehan (percussion), Karl Farren (Band Lab), Jane Cornes (Songwriting/Lyric writing), Shelly Hughes (singing), Kathryn Riding (body/spirit). With new teachers: Wayne Jury (Blues Guitar and Jamming) and Talya Rabinowitz (performance techniques). The weeklong program provides daily classes and evening activities designed for all levels in a non-competitive, social and celebratory environment, free of the real worlds cares. Plenty of opportunities for participants to perform their own material, learn new musical skills and meet lots of like-minded people in the growing Summersong family. Some partial Youth Scholarships are available for those ages 16 to 25. Visit: summersongmusiccamp // facebook/summersongmusiccamp // ph: Alison Pearl (02) 6684 5570 THE SYDNEY JAM CIRCUIT Monday: Mic A Virgin @ Annandale Hotel 17 Parramatta Rd, Annandale (1/2 price meals) Tuesday: Flying Solo @ Ravesi’s 118 Campbell Pde, Bondi Wednesday: Sugar Jam @ The Sugarmill 33 Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross Free drinks for performers. Kick off at 8pm. To book call Matt 0402 243 411. thelyceum.au The Lyceum presents this weeks live music gig guide! If any band pages or gigs havent been linked, let me know ASAP and they will be added. thelyceum.au Help us grow bigger and better for the community by sharing us around and getting a bigger audience onto the online gig guide, we are independent and made to show how much the Sydney music scene has to offer. https://facebook/events/1410338852543742 Check it out! Thanks thelyceum.au/ Mal Treheveras https://facebook/mal.treheveras Elastic Sidewalk Thanks to Elastic Sidewalks free gig group Your Gigs Sydney on Facebook https://facebook/groups/439569019415883/ - check it out! Sign-up for OPJAM! Opjam is a hybrid social media & music discovery platform. This could help get you exposure, as its a social and interactive way for bands/artists to build a fanbase and an innovative, social way for fans to discovery your music. Sign up as a Band at opjam, upload your tunes, and record an audio intro for your profile. Northern Beaches Youth Bands NBYB- Bringing Together Young Bands & Fans On Sydneys Northern Beaches To assist young musicians and performers between the ages of 12 and 25 years. Mission To give young emerging musicians and singers the opportunity to get their music heard . To open up new venues that invite young people to play their music. To empower young people to learn more about the music business .Assist young people in all aspect of the music business practical experience at NBYB gigs audio, photography, video production,Events management. We are proudly sponsored by Mona vale Music for our PA equipment. Thanks Mona Vale Music https://facebook/MonaValeMusic Description The Northern beaches Youth bands is to assist young musicians to post gigs, receive up to date information, give opportunities to play at various venues, connect local bands and fans together to share their love of music. https://facebook/nbyouthbands/ Saturdays at The Merton Hotel, 38 Victoria Rd, Rozelle From Rosie McDonald: Come & join the new Saturday afternoon session playing tunes and songs. We welcome any tunes- Celtic,Bluegrass, old Timey etc. Songs are very welcome. This week myself, Nigel Lever and Anthony Woolcott will be leading the session on Saturday from 3pm and wed love your company. Bring an instrument, a song or just yourself. All welcome! Great food and beer on tap. A family friendly pub, warming fire, no pokies and inviting atmosphere. Park in Maney street on the western side of Victoria rd or cross over at the lights. 5 minutes from Town hall on any bus heading up Victoria rd. Its the 2nd stop after the Anzac bridge themertonhotel.au/ https://facebook/events/297660640407078 Swamp Sunday at the Record Crate in Glebe The Jack Bloak Jug Scullers had a fantastic time at this gig last month - a great venue and very appreciative audience! thanks Dan The Next one is 23rd November Swamp Sundays is a great new fortnightly gig which Dan Hopkins has started at The Record Crate, 34 Glebe Point Road, Glebe. It will feature 3 great blues/folk/roots acts between 3-6pm on the 2nd and 4th Sundays every month!! This is a great new venue and needs your support. The aim is to support local blues, folk and roots artists and contribute to the overall live music scene supporting this genre in Sydney. Were looking for a roster of suitable acts to fit this bill over the coming months. Get your blues on!!! If you feel you fit this vein please contact Dan at musoman73@gmail danhopkins.au 0413 669 958 Songwriting Societies and groups Songwriters Live Every Wednesday, The OId Manly Boatshed, 40 the Corso Manly, 8.00 11.30pm, FREE Every Thursday, Dolphin Hotel on Crown Street Surry Hills, FREE 4 great original acts! full bios at songwriterslive.au/ Brought to you by Keith Armitage. Songwriting Society of Australia Workshop and Professional Development Your Workshop and Professional Development session is waiting for you on the last Sunday of each month @ Mars Hill Café @ Songwriting Sunday. Make this a must do activity where you will access a network of a songwriting community where we remind you of the resources available from a range of sources especially our major sponsors APRA/AMCOS. So bring yourself, your songs and your desire to challenge yourself to make your songs become other peoples’ favourite songs also. You can make your good songs better by joining us soon. Our Monthly Professional Development Opportunities, Gigs & Courses designed to improve your songwriting, performing, information & strategic planning skills Last Sunday--(30th Nov) Songwriting Sunday w’shop & Western Fringe@Mars Hill Café Parramatta 1-6pm 1st Sunday-(7th Dec) Music Sunday@ café in The Park, Parramatta Event Centre 11am-2pm 1st Monday--(1st Dec) Songwriters gig @ Gearin Hotel in Katoomba 7pm plus 1st Tuesday- -(2nd Dec) Young songwriters gig and workshop @ Imperial Hotel in Mt Vic 6pm 2nd Wednesday--(10th Dec) SSA monthly Concert@ Old Fitzroy Hotel in Woolloomooloo 7:30-10:30 2nd Sunday -(14th Dec) Songwriters & performers gig @ Paragon restaurant, Katoomba 1-4pm 2nd Sunday -(14th Dec) Songwriters & performers gig @ Imperial Hotel in Portland 4pm myspace/songwritingsocietyofaustralia https://facebook/groups/29752415155 Contact: Peter Scully, President 0402 158 944 pjscully@outlook Songsalive! Australia Workshop Tuesday 2nd Dec, Building “M”, the Sydney Institute, TAFE, cnr Mary Ann & Jones St Ultimo, take elevator to Lower Ground, go down the hall to MLG.7 songsaliveaustralia.org.au https://facebook/songsalive.australia Workshops are always informative, musical and fun. If you’ve been to any of the many workshops S!A has held since 1997, you’ll know what I mean. If you haven’t, and can make it, I’m sure you will enjoy the experience. Mary Ann St & Jones St Mall, building M,. call Roxanne: 0411 465 332 You can keep up with events if you like Songsalive! Australia on Facebook Please Like The Song Comp on Facebook On behalf of our great Team here at Songsalive! Australia, let me wish you inspired writing and all the success you deserve! Cheers Roxanne, President, Songalive! Australia, 0411 465 332 Songsalive! Australia presents brand new songwriter workshops in Parramatta. Every 2nd Wednesday evening of each month. Workshop Coordinator is Christine Seddon. Come along on ** November 12th ** and bring a song. These workshops are supported by the Parramatta City Council. Sydney Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI): Monday 8th Dec, Le Pub, (upstairs in the back bar), 255 Darling Street, Balmain, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, FREE facebook/groups/nsaiaustralia Contact: Naomi Crain naomicrain@hotmail Australian Songwriters Association: Wax Lyrical night Tuesday 11th Nov at Bald Faced Stag Hotel, 345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt, FREE Contact: Mark Ellis: [email protected] Sydney Songwriters, Singers & Musicians Meetup group From Jill Riddiford: Songwriters and musos - lets connect! For more information about the group, see link: meetup/Sydney-Songwriters-Singers-Musicians/ Thanks, Jill [email protected] And other Folk gigs John Gallaghers gigs: SATURDAY 22 NOV @ THE ROXBURY: ONE UP TWO DOWN (feat. George Jackson) + Catgut. 8PM. $15. All tickets at the door. Roxbury Hotel. 182 St Johns Rd, Glebe. Ph. 9692 0822 One Up Two Down hail from three countries joined by the Pacific Ocean, George Jackson (NZ), Andrew Small (USA) and Daniel Watkins (AUS), bring together raw old-time power, bluegrass dexterity and folk story telling. This trio draws on a strong grounding in old-time and bluegrass music, extending their music to new compositions with far wider influences. These three lean lads are armed with some exciting music, which they recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and have released as their debut EP. Andrew is a North Carolina native Double Bassist, and Yale School of Music masters graduate, who is immersed in the American Old-time and Bluegrass music scene. George is the 7th generation in a line of New Zealand fiddlers dating back to the first settlers. Hailing from Newcastle, Daniel Watkins is a strong vocalist, and a living encyclopedia of songs, which he masterfully flat-picks on his guitar . George and Dan are the back-to-back winners of the Australian Youth Bluegrass Scholarship (2012, 2013). georgejackson.au/george-andrew-daniel/ SUNDAY 23 NOV @ PETERSHAM BOWLO: CHRIS HENRY & THE HARDCORE GRASS (USA). 7PM. $25. Bookings: trybooking/111164 Or tickets at the door. Petersham Bowling Club, 77 Brighton St, Petersham. Ph. 9569 4639. thepbc.org.au/ Chris Henry & The Hardcore Grass finish off their first Australian tour with this special farewell show at Petersham Bowling Club! The International Bluegrass Music Association has labelled Chris Henry as “the premier Monroe-style mandolinist of his generation”, while US Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan describes him as “a bright young star in Bluegrass Music”, and has made him a full-time member of the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band. Chris impressed Australian audiences when he toured here earlier this year with Peter Rowan, and now returns with his own band, The Hardcore Grass, consisting of himself on mandolin and vocals, Mike Garris (guitar and vocals), Corrina Logston (fiddle and vocals) and Beth Lawrence (bass and vocals). christopherhenry.net/ https://facebook/hardcoregrass Note: Chris Henry & The Hardcore Grass are also doing a show at Katoomba RSL (ph. 4782 2624) on Sat 22 Nov katoombarsl.au/entertainment Camelot Lounge Camelot Lounge, 19 Marrickville Road (Cnr 103 Railway Pde), Marrickville camelotlounge djangobar facebook/camelotloungemarrickville (Click on the links for more info) Wed 19 Nov – THE HUMP COMEDY NIGHT Wed 19 Nov @ Django Bar – THE GYPSY ART CLUB Thu 20 Nov – THE SPOOKY MENS CHORALE Thu 20 Nov @ Django Bar – PRESIDENT ROOTS + CONCHILLIA Fri 21 Nov – MEXICAN PARTY WITH VICTOR VALDES & THE REAL MEXICO MARIACHI BAND! Fri 21 Nov @ Django Bar – DREAM BROTHERS: A Tribute to Jeff and Tim Buckley Sat 22 Nov @ Django Bar – DAVID BRIDIE Sun 23 Nov – THE GEORGE DOUKAS ENSEMBLE presents REMBETICA Sun 23 Nov @ Django Bar – ANDREW ROBSONS, THE CHILD BALLADS Wed 26 Nov – THE HUMP COMEDY NIGHT Wed 26 Nov @ Django Bar – THE GYPSY ART CLUB Thu 27 Nov – CARAVAN SLAM Thu 27 Nov @ Django Bar – MARK SNARSKI Fri 28 Nov – MARSALA Fri 28 Nov @ Django Bar – THE BLUES PREACHERS + JESSE MORRIS Sat 29 Nov - CUBAN PARTY NIGHT WITH EL ORQUESTON Sun 30 Nov - ROBIN NOLAN (UK) Sun 30 Nov @ Django Bar - ETHNODELICA + THE RADUGA TRIO Thu 4 Dec – DAVE GRANEY AND THE MISTLY Thu 4 Dec @ Django Bar – BLUES HIGHWAY PRESENTS: ILLYA SZWECS GROOVE DEPOT feat. PAT POWELL Fri 5 Dec – THE FIRST LADIES OF SOUL Sat 6 Dec – FOURPLAY STRING QUARTET Sun 7 Dec – JUST A GIGOLO – CAMEMBERT DOES PRIMA Sun 7 Dec @ Django Bar – WEFTSHOP FUNDRAISER Thu 11 Dec – FRANK BENNETT & CHRISTA HUGHES present Christmas SHAM-PAIN! Thu 11 Dec – EMMA HAMILTON: EP LAUNCH and FAREWELL SHOW! Fri 12 Dec @ Django Bar – IAN COLLARD + SWEET LIL RIDER + JEREMY EDWARDS Sun 14 Dec – FADO IN AUSTRALIA Sun 16 Dec @ Django Bar – BLAIR GREENBERG Thu 18 Dec – DANIEL WELTLINGER: ALBUM LAUNCH Fri 19 Dec – KEYIM BA + DECLAN KELLY Sat 20 Dec – JOHNNY G & THE E-TYPES Sat 27 Dec - BUMP CITY Wed 31 Dec – NYE PARTY with MARSALA Wed 31 Dec @ Django Bar– NYE PARTY with DANNY SUNS RHYTHM REVIEW Thu 8 Jan – JOHN SMITH (UK) Sat 10 Jan – NADYA & THE 101 CANDLES ORKESTRA Thu 15 Jan @ Django Bar – VARDOS (MELB) Fri 16 Jan – AUDIO VIXEN Thu 19 Feb @ Django Bar – RUTH MOODY (CANADA) Crowdfunding If you dont know what Crowdfunding is, it is a great way to get money for a project, such as making an EP. Sam Newton: Achieved his target. pozible/samnewton Sam Newton Debut Album release by Sam Newton Rachel Collis My new album Nightlight is now available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple/au/album/nightlight/id908589402 The album was produced by myself and Sean Carey (Thirsty Merc) and I am officially launching it at Foundry 616 with my band (Michael Galeazzi - bass and Mike Quigley - drums) on Friday October 31st. Tickets for the launch are available here: https://stickytickets.au/20424 Were extremely proud of the album and hope that you enjoy it! More about me can be found on my website rachelcollis or feel free to connect with me via facebook: facebook/RachelCollisOriginalMusic Kylie Adams-Collier is out promoting her new album Bellingen Says Goodnight as a solo act. kylieadams-collier. Look for her at my gigs over the coming weeks! She played at the Garry Owen and the Old Fitzroy a few Sundays ago - what a great night it was! Men With Day Jobs are very excited to tell you their new album Deep in Denial is now available online at bandcamp. menwithdayjobs.bandcamp/album/deep-in-denial You can listen to it, see the lyrics to each track, and buy the whole album for $10 or individual tracks for $1 each. Please let us know if you encounter any teething problems with purchasing. If worst comes to worst, you can always send us a cheque and well snail mail it to you. Hope you enjoy the album! Usual eclectic mixture from us - pirating ll genres, some serious, some funny, some trying to be serious, trying to be funny, trying to be Men, wanting to be Women, etc. If you havent yet, search for our name on YouTube and youll find studio and/or live clips to the songs. Thanks to our good mate Ken Stephenson who organised the bandcamp stuff, and has the album up on his indy label site BackPocket Records at backpocketrecords Thanks also to special guest backing vocalists Beck fielding and Russell Neal Cheers! Men With Day Jobs THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS , who provide prizes for SongsOnStage, SongQuest and Youngbloods Contests I would like to thank the fantastic Sponsors for the Contests I have run recently: * As announced above, Helmut Uhlmann and his Bunk Bed Beats Songwriting and Production Suite bunkbedbeats are now Major Sponsors of SongsOnStage, donating Studio recording time as a prize in SongsOnStage contests, including the Gladstone Hotel and UTS Loft Contests. Bunk Bed Beats is Helmut Uhlmanns intimate songwriting, production, recording and mixing/editing studio located in the heart of Parramatta. Being an artist himself, Helmut is focused on tweaking talent, not directing it. Bunk Bed Beats boasts an acoustically treated recording and mixing space, a range of high quality analogue and digital equipment and thousands of dollars in professional software. Be sure to scope out the portfolio page bunkbedbeats/#!portfolio/cee5 to read some testimonials, check out some photos and hear a few Bunk Bed Beats for yourself. Send through your song Click soundcloud/bunkbedbeats/dropbox to send through your song for some free feedback, or just email it to helmut@bunkbedbeats * Roxanne Kiely -ScoopFX- scoopfx/ * Songwriting Society of Australia https://facebook/groups/29752415155 myspace/songwritingsocietyofaustralia, Peter Scully, President 0402 158 944 pjscully@outlook * Downtown Music - 141 Parramatta Rd, Annandale 9569 2744 downtownmusic.au * Icon Music, 3 Chatham Rd, West Ryde, 1300 28 38 58 iconmusic.au https://facebook/pages/ICON-MUSIC/163047910434920 * Cernovar https://facebook/cernovar * Ben Howman - BenTV https://facebook/musicbentv * Studio 64, 64 Victoria Road, Rozelle https://facebook/pages/Studio-64/185453601473181* Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater rd, Dee Why for donating prize money! * Gavin Leach at Mona Vale Music, Education/Marketing/PA Hire/Sales, 12/55 Bassett Street, Mona Vale, 9986 0589 gavin@mvmwarehouse https://facebook/MonaValeMusic monavalemusic * Paul Robertson at Ffwoin Multi Media Productions * the Northern Beaches Music Festival, Berry Reserve and The Tramshed Community Arts Centre, Pittwater Road, Narrabeen * the Collector Tavern, 100 George St, Parramatta - prize money, studio time, paid gigs! * Mark Davies Recording Studio, Parramatta, facebook/pages/Mark-Davies-recording-mixing-mastering-studio/240906135948516 (02) 9890 5578 [email protected] * Wild Horse Guitars, Brumby st, Surry Hills wildhorseguitars.au Contact Che on (02) 8021 1888 [email protected] * Ross Fear and the LiveFM 90.5 Australian Spectrum Show * Lawrence Atkinson’s Stress Free Saturday, 2-5pm Saturdays on Radio Northern Beaches * Action Break Theatre, hosted by Tash, Russell Neal, John Chesher on Radio Skid Row * Joe Sharratt, Producer 0416 321 209 joesharrattmusic * Mall Music, Warringah Mall, Brookvale mallmusic.au/ * Main Street Studios, Apt 3/88 Jardine St, Fairy Meadow, (02) 4283 4515 * In The Zone music, 2/258 Princes Hwy, Corrimal * Haworths Shellharbour Music Centre. 2/ 22 Durgadin Drv, Albion Park Rail (02) 4256 0088 * Russell Neal, SongsOnStage songsonstage@gmail CLASSIFIEDS Want to be able to sing like a Pro? Click on this Flyer It’s easy if you know the secrets of Professional Singers! All styles, all ages, male or female. Learn to sing with professional singer and vocal coach Matt McGowan. I would like to recommend an extraordinarily talented vocal teacher, Matt McGowen who I am currently studying with....not only does he teach with clarity and direction, he is an outstanding performer. If you need help to improve your voice you can call Matt directly on his mobile 0407 949 125 for a confidential chat. Len Phillips - Singer Songwriter and Performer Call today -0407 949 125 - places strictly limited! Studios in Coogee and Arncliffe. and contact Matt at matt@quantummusicsound to LEARN THE BASICS OF COMPOSING MUSIC FOR THE SCREEN AT AFTRS! Sounds Divine Live Sound Production Do you want to sound amazing? Do you want to be heard effortlessly? Quintessential sound production for workshops, conferences, festivals, kirtan, events, spiritual retreats, womens events, LGBT events, multicultural and other diverse events . Sounds Divine Live Sound Production works on events of all sizes types and budgets. Will travel anywhere. Mignon Mukti is an intuitive and skilled sound engineer Dj and musician of 25 years. She been responsible for sound production at many concerts, workshops, conferences and festivals in various countries over the past 25 years. Festivals: Mind Body and Spirit Festival Sydney, Spiritfest,, Choirtly Loud Choral Festival, Kidsfest Shellharbour, Multicultural Luncheon Seniors Week, Viva La Pink ( Gay fair day in Wollongong), Women and Depression Conference,, Welcome Here Refugee Festival,, Sistajive Womens Music Festival,, Illawarra Folk Festival, Open Mic Night at Bangalow Hotel, Divine Songs, Fruit Tingles Canberra Sound production and operation at Satsangs for spiritual teachers such as Gangaji and Eli, Lisa and Jared, Shakti Durga and others. Concert Production sound and lighting for 25 years Mignon Lee-Warden Musician, Sacred Activist, Events Festivals Production, Community Cultural Development 0411486192 mignon1959@gmail, https://facebook/muktidivinesound Harmonicas In The Key Of C For Sale I have several Folk Master harmonicas in the key of C for sale. They are $16 each, which includes a Beginners How to Play Booklet, plus packaging & postage. Cheers! Noel Harmonica Phone 0401661855 facebook/noelharmonica Folk Festivals My enthusiasm for Folk festivals has generated some interest. Here are links to the Folk Alliance and other upcoming festivals (click on the links for more details: NOVEMBER- Blackwood Festival of Music & Culture-Blackwood, VIC Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival-Bendigo, VIC Beechworth Celtic Festival-Beechworth VIC Blues At Bridgetown-Bridgetown, WA Downsouth Festival-Albany, WA Tarerer Festival-Killarney, WA Bluegrass at Harrietville-Harrietville VIC Queenscliff Music Festival-Queenscliff VIC Canberra Country Blues & Roots Festival-Canberra, ACT H.A.T.S. Festival-Auburn, SA DECEMBER- Woodford Folk Festival-Woodford Qld Nariel Creek Festival-Nariel Creek, VIC Gulgong Folk Festival-Gulgong, NSW folkalliance.org.au/page/festivals/ newcastlehuntervalleyfolkclub.org.au/ bushtraditions.org/ THE 12 BEST TIPS FOR MAKING MONEY FROM MUSIC Some time ago I sent out an email to most of my mailing list about an eBook I am putting together called the 12 Best Tips for Making Money From Music I have had more than 75 replies so far, and will definitely be proceeding with the project, but it is going to take a bit of time for me to finish it - but I will keep you posted! - my recent illness delayed this a little! I will reply to everyone as soon as I can (perhaps not individually!) If you didnt get the email and would like to, let me know. RockChic Entertainments 5 helpful groups for bands facebook/events/316794915115186 Feel free to share and add people to these groups which I have posted below :) Over 18 Bands https://facebook/groups/449731445101613/ Under 18 Bands https://facebook/groups/156647434502861/ Bands looking for gigs / Venues looking for bands https://facebook/groups/280907251943330/ RockChic Ent Events & Networking https://facebook/groups/luckyoztavern/ Looking for a Band Member or Band? https://facebook/groups/254448107998966/ Nice stuff, Nycole! APRA LIVE PERFORMANCE RETURNS - MONEY FOR YOU! On Tuesday 19th August, I sent out the list of everybodys gigs (according to my records) from 1 July 2013-30 June 2014 so you can prepare your APRA Live Performance Returns. If you did not receive an email with your details, please let me know! Note: I make no guarantee that what I send you will be 100% correct, so you will need to check it against your own records (get back to me if you find any discrepancies). I included instructions on how to enter the information - one person has already told me it looks complicated - but it will all make sense once you open the APRA web site apra-amcos.au, and it is worth the effort because you will get PAID for performing your songs (that person will make over$200). You just need to: 1. Join APRA now at apra-amcos.au, if you are not already a member (it’s FREE), and register your songs 2. Log on to apra-amcos.au and enter the performances I send you (plus any others you have done) 3. Enter how many times you have performed each song over the year. They will send you a cheque in November! If you have any problem entering these details contact Writer Services: [email protected] or phone them on the local number for your state listed on their web site. I don’t work for APRA so DO NOT CONTACT ME about how their web site works. TIP (THOUGHTS) OF THE WEEK Thoughts for the Day: Thought for the Day, “Music is forever; music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up until you die. ” ― Paul Simon Life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass, its about learning to dance in the rain - VIVIAN GREENE from https://facebook/pages/Couchys-Total-Fitness/275267719333876 These thoughts were borrowed from my brother, Terrys Facebook page https://facebook/pages/Blue-Taboo/641797352530240 - listen to Blue Taboos wonderful music! (thats MY tip) They were recently #1 in the Reverbnation Jazz charts for Sydney - reverbnation/bluetaboo And the Title of this weeks newsletter was suggested by Jehan https://facebook/jehanmusic This might be of interest: chn.ge/1skFGa8 a petition to Commit to an Australian Music Museum - its a great idea, though personally Id prefer money to go to supporting young and unknown musicians. Maybe thats where the profits from such a museum should go! Please feel free to send in your tips, practical ones or motivational ones, funny ones, whatever you think will finish the newsletter on a good note!!
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