UNDERSTANDING NEWS FROM SONGSONSTAGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi folks, Welcome to this weeks edition of your SongsOnStage Newsletter! Read on for: NEWS 1 CONTESTS 1 TRIBUTE NIGHTS 3 BANDSONSTAGE GIGS WITH FREE SPOTS 3 SONGSONSTAGE SONGWRITERS/OPENMIC GIGS WITH FREE SPOTS THIS WEEK 3 MY GIGS AT A GLANCE. 5 OTHER GREAT GIGS AND EVENTS COMING UP 9 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 15 CLASSIFIEDS 16 TIP (THOUGHTS) OF THE WEEK 19 New and special features in OTHER GREAT GIGS AND EVENTS COMING UP -Opportunity to Appear in a Video - Baby grand piano (+ seat) for sale. - Busking at Westfield Miranda - Workshops, Music Camps, Crowdfunding, New Albums, Songwriting Societies, Great Gigs NEWS Monday, Oct 6th, Hotel Gearin, Katoomba, CANCELLED Pennie & Bruns Songwriters Night is Cancelled for tonight only (due to the long weekend); It will return on Monday 3rd November Newington last Saturday night Apologies to anyone who turned up at the Newington last Saturday night. I was told it was starting that night, but apparently it is starting THIS SATURDAY 11th, a SongsOnStage Songwriters/OpenMic at the Newington Inn, 292 Stanmore Rd, Petersham. This is a really nice venue, who wants to play? Wednesdays, Olympic Hotel, Paddington And as I said last week, we are going to defer starting at the Olympic Hotel, 308 Moore Park Rd, Paddington for a few weeks, Wednesdays are already busy enough! Forest Lodge finishing soon Email from the venues Management: I just wanted to email you & let you know that we have decided to discontinue our Open Mic Night. Although we appreciate the quality hosts you provided and your commitment in organising this weekly event for us we recognise that we aren’t getting as much participation as we would have hoped and that we are going to trial something new starting on the 23rd of October. We would like to give you 3 weeks notice so we will follow through with bookings on Thursday the 3rd, 8th & 15th of October. I wanted to thank you for your professionalism and the professionalism of your hosts. I hope you understand that this isn’t a reflection of our professional relationship, rather a business decision. CONTESTS New Contest Wednesdays at the Balgownie Hotel, for all our Wollongong/Illawarra readers! 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie, 7:30-10:30pm. Starting Wednesday September 24th, 3 judges will select two winners, 1st will get gift voucher and go into the grand final on the 5th week. 2nd also goes to grand final. The heat winners so far are Simon Marrable, e bay baby (2nd), Darren Bennett Winners in the Final on 22nd October win a paid gig at the Sunday session there. Stuart Jammin is the host - who wants to play this Wednesday? Bunk Bed Beats is now a major sponsor of Songs On Stage, offering free studio time as a prize for The Gladstone and UTS Loft contests. On November 15 and 16, BBB will also be putting on a series of FREE home recording workshops which aim to help artists get the most out of their home recording setups. To find out more and to book in for one of BBBs insightful workshops, visit the Workshops page on their website: bunkbedbeats/ See below for a list of all our wonderful sponsors! Thursday night Contest at the Gladstone Hotel, Chippendale We are into the semi finals in the Thursday night Songwriters and Performers Contest at the Gladstone Hotel, 115 Regent St, Chippendale I have arranged the winners from the heats into the Semi-finals as follows: Semi 1 - Thursday 9th October Murder Of Crows Tommy Pickett Bradley Primmer James Macintosh Sean Renford Massimo Presti Semi 2 - Thursday 16th October John Hibbons Gabriel Levin Emma Wolthers Lorias James Jacob Leslie Lucy Lowe Semi 3 - Thursday 23rd October With Fox Daniel Host Michael Crane Tom Wakefield Andrew Kidd Jeff Tooth The Final is on Thu 30 October, Special guest Judge will be Stafford Sanders from Men with Day Jobs - check out all the details at https://facebook/events/293823697469611 Let me know if you want to enter for this last heat! Wednesdays at UTS Loft, Broadway - Songwriters and Performers Contest - NOT ON THIS WEEK The second playoff at UTS is this Wednesday 8th. Here is the full contestant list: Angelena Locke, Bradley Primmer, Emma Wolthers, iyo, Jonathan Carpp, Gabriel Levin 2 winners (popular vote and Judges Choice) go straight to the Final on Wed 19 November, joining Victoria Young and Alex Johnson who won the First Playoff (on Wednesday 20 August). It is at the later time of 8-10:30pm, as the venue has function on earlier. Come along and support the acts by voting Andrew Denniston is hosting. All the details are at https://facebook/events/144641542372769 Round 3 starts on Wed 15 October, contact me at 0411 827 571 or e-mail me at songsonstage@gmail if you want to enter. TRIBUTE NIGHTS The following are paid gigs: Simon And Garfunkel Tribute Saturday 25th October At The Forest Lodge This Simon And Garfunkel Tribute is in honour ofvthe 50th anniversary of the release of their first album, Wednesday Morning 3am, but is intended as a tribute not just to that album, but to the long and varied careers of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, separately and together. So you can perform anything from Hazy Shade of Winter, Feelin Groovy, Bridge over Troubled Water, Kodachrome, Gracelands or even Bright Eyes! Who wants to play on Saturday October 25th at the Forest Lodge? This is a ticketed gig, net profits go to the performers Jammin the Blues Tribute , Saturday 1st November at the Newington Inn, Petersham The date and venue has been finalised: Sat 1st Nov, Newington Inn, 292 Stanmore Rd, Petersham a night of blues, from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago and around the world, hosted by Stuart Jammin - I am still finalising a date and a venue for this, but I already have 10 acts! Does anyone else want to get on the bill? Contact me at songsonstage@gmail or 0411 827 571 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 Please contact Raoul at acousticcaravan@hotmail if you are interested, DO NOT CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS ONE BANDSONSTAGE GIGS WITH FREE SPOTS All of my October BandsOnStage gigs are now FULL, so I am now booking November! I have at least 1 free spot for a band at each of the following: * Thu 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown * Fri 31 Oct, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle 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! And Bands please note: I have had a number of bands approach me about doing 3 hour gigs, let me know if you are interested in a Thursday night at the Hampshire - I will be sending an email to you soon explaining the deal. Bands can also play at the Friday Songwriters And Performers gigs at the Rose Hill hotel Contact me at songsonstage@gmail or 0411 827 571 to play! 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: Mon 6 Oct, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown Tue 7 Oct, 7-10pm: Agincourt Hotel, 871 George Street, Sydney Tue 7 Oct, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown Wed 8 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie (Contest Heat) Wed 8 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Courthouse Hotel, 189 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst Wed 8 Oct, 7-10:30pm: Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo Wed 8 Oct, 6-9pm: UTS Loft, 15 Broadway, Ultimo (Contest Playoff) Thu 9 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Forest Lodge Hotel, 117 Arundel St, Glebe Thu 9 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale (Contest Semi-final) Thu 9 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle Fri 10 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville Sat 11 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Newington Inn, 292 Stanmore Rd, Petersham Sat 11 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham Sun 12 Oct, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Sun 12 Oct, 6:30-9:30pm: Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo Mon 13 Oct, 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) 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 26th October, 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/ Performers at yesterdays show Sean Levi, Michelle Alex, Nick & Nikki (grandpa records), Luke Dingle, The Alien (Paul B) Feedback from one of the acts: planet earth has the best op mics in the solar system! ufo show so much fun n Angelene play lovely originals n stunning cover Stand By Me to close arvo - god i love that song! John Lennon unreal version too (Rock n Roll LP 1974) - the Alien Thanks for put some my op mic thorts in eletter - had i known i sure wood hav referred to fab sets(!) by all others Sean Levi, Michelle Alex, Nick and Nikki n Luke Dingle - the Alien nxt gig Paddo rsl op mic wed 15th me 8.45pm drop in ie IF u got time. be grt to see you Earthling! Call me on 0411 827 571 or e-mail me at songsonstage@gmail if you want to play! 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. Mon 6 Oct, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Chris Brookes, Massimo Presti, Tracey Chamberlain, Stuart Jammin (host) Tue 7 Oct, 7-10pm: Agincourt Hotel, 871 George Street, Sydney SongsOnStage: Bradley Primmer, Lorias James Duo, Phil Gray (host) Tue 7 Oct, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Steve Dolman, Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 8 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage Contest: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 8 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Courthouse Hotel, 189 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst SongsOnStage: Andrew Kidd, Phil Gray (host) Wed 8 Oct, 7-10:30pm: Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo Songwriting Society of Australia Showcase: Pete Scully, Charli, Paul McGowan, Veronica Wagner, Russell Neal, John Chesher (host) Wed 8 Oct, 6-9pm: UTS Loft, 15 Broadway, Ultimo SongsOnStage Contest Playoff: Gabriel Levin, iyo, Bradley Primmer, Emma Wolthers, Angelena Locke, Jonathan Carpp, Andrew Denniston (host) Thu 9 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Forest Lodge Hotel, 117 Arundel St, Glebe SongsOnStage: Loretta DUrso (host) Thu 9 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage Contest: Tommy Pickett, Massimo Presti, Bradley Primmer, Sean Renford, Ian Macintosh, Murder Of Crows, Phil Gray (host) Thu 9 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 7:30pm Tom Hume 8:30pm Adam Lean & the FMBs https://facebook/pages/The-FMBs-Funky-Master-BLasters/181563421863169 reverbnation/funkymasterblasters 9:30pm Red Shift Host: Andrew Denniston https://facebook/events/349786811866113 Thu 9 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Mick Hambly (host) Fri 10 Oct, 8:30pm-12:30am: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale BandsOnStage: 8:30pm Cherokee Rose https://facebook/CherokeeRoseSydney 10:00pm The Aviators https://facebook/TheAviatorsSydney 11:30pm Young Fellas https://facebook/groups/youngfellas/ https://facebook/events/942621329100828 Fri 10 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Andrew Kidd, Stuart Jammin (host) Fri 10 Oct, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: 8pm Twisted Rope 9pm New Delhi Llamas facebook/newdelhillamas 10pm Emerald Scar https://facebook/Emeraldscarrocks youtu.be/MJQhpzu-wz0 Host: Andrew Denniston https://facebook/events/720910334652582 Sat 11 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 7:30pm Michael Crane https://facebook/michael.crane.3979 https://soundcloud/mycrane 8:30pm The Lightning Experience https://facebook/thelightningexperience/ jpc19955.wix/lightningexp 9:30pm Mass Host: Phil Gray https://facebook/events/279117368955079 Sat 11 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Newington Inn, 292 Stanmore Rd, Petersham SongsOnStage: Johnny Freud (host) Sat 11 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham SongsOnStage: Tim Walker, Andrew Denniston (host) Sun 12 Oct, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Peach Montgomery (host) Sun 12 Oct, 6:30-9:30pm: Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo Jack Bloak Minstrel Show: Jack Bloak Jug Scullers, Veronica Wagner, Russell Neal (host) Mon 13 Oct, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Chris Brookes, Massimo Presti, Stuart Jammin (host) Tue 14 Oct, 7-10pm: Harold Park Hotel, 70A Ross St, Glebe SongsOnStage: Chris Raicevich (host) Tue 14 Oct, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 15 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage Contest: Stuart Jammin (host) Wed 15 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Courthouse Hotel, 189 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst SongsOnStage: Phil Gray (host) Wed 15 Oct, 6-9pm: UTS Loft, 15 Broadway, Ultimo SongsOnStage Contest: Alister Marshall, Malachy Milligan, Helmut Uhlmann (host) Thu 16 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Forest Lodge Hotel, 117 Arundel St, Glebe SongsOnStage: Loretta DUrso (host) Thu 16 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage Contest: Gabriel Levin, Emma Wolthers, Jacob Leslie, Lucy Lowe, John Hibbons, Lorias James, Phil Gray (host) Thu 16 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 7:30pm The amazing SALLY STREET https://facebook/sallystreetmusic sallystreet/ 8:30pm Adam Lean & the FMBs https://facebook/pages/The-FMBs-Funky-Master-BLasters/181563421863169 reverbnation/funkymasterblasters 9:30pm Crossroad Y https://m.facebook/CrossroadY.music crossroady/ Andrew Denniston (host) https://facebook/events/389334254564134 Thu 16 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Warren Munce, Mick Hambly (host) Fri 17 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Phil Gray (host) Fri 17 Oct, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: 8pm Our Friend Barbra ourfriendbarbra.au 9pm Steve Tulinsky Duo reverbnation/stevetulinsky 10pm Young Fellas https://facebook/groups/youngfellas/ Andrew Denniston (host) https://facebook/events/383921801761871 Sat 18 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 8pm Steve Tulinsky Duo reverbnation/stevetulinsky 9pm Third Hour 10pm Young Fellas https://facebook/groups/youngfellas/ Phil Gray (host) https://facebook/events/738882109512206 Sat 18 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Newington Inn, 292 Stanmore Rd, Petersham SongsOnStage: Johnny Freud (host) Sat 18 Oct, 8-11pm: Petersham Inn, 386 Parramatta rd, Petersham SongsOnStage: Andrew Denniston (host) Sun 19 Oct, 3-6pm: Garry Owen Hotel, 776 Darling Street, Rozelle Peachs Sunday Jam: Peach Montgomery (host) Mon 20 Oct, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: Chris Brookes, Massimo Presti (host) Tue 21 Oct, 7-10pm: Harold Park Hotel, 70A Ross St, Glebe SongsOnStage: Chris Raicevich (host) Tue 21 Oct, 7:30-11pm: Kellys On King, 285 King St, Newtown SongsOnStage: (host) Wed 22 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Balgownie Hotel, 141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie SongsOnStage Contest: Simon Marrable, e bay baby, Darren Bennett, Phil Gray (host) Wed 22 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Courthouse Hotel, 189 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst SongsOnStage: Chris Raicevich (host) Wed 22 Oct, 6-9pm: UTS Loft, 15 Broadway, Ultimo SongsOnStage Contest: Helmut Uhlmann (host) Thu 23 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Gladstone Inn, 115 Regent St, Chippendale SongsOnStage Contest: Andrew Kidd, Jeff Tooth, Michael Crane, With Fox, Daniel Host, Tom Wakefield, Phil Gray (host) Thu 23 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Hampshire Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown BandsOnStage: 7:30pm Fourth and Forever 8:30pm Crossroad Y https://m.facebook/CrossroadY.music crossroady/ 9:30pm OGB facebook/OliverGossBand facebook/oliver.goss.7 Andrew Denniston (host) Thu 23 Oct, 7-10:30pm: Mars Hill Café, 331 Church Street, Parramatta Songwriter Sessions: John Chesher (host) Thu 23 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle SongsOnStage: Mick Hambly (host) Fri 24 Oct, 7:30-10:30pm: Rosehill Hotel, 91 Parramatta Rd, Granville SongJam: Stuart Jammin (host) Fri 24 Oct, 8-11pm: Ruby lOtel, 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle BandsOnStage: 8pm the Average Height Band 9pm Gyrate facebook/gyraterocks https://youtu.be/channel/UCJzKiMPfKbfJZ11ABIY6u4A 10pm Cherokee Rose https://facebook/CherokeeRoseSydney Andrew Denniston (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!!! We need hands in the air!!! Beck Fielding & the Sideshow Band are ONE STEP AWAY from playing at the Nationals of the Emergenza Band Comp – they’re that close! Playing in the semis on Sat 18 Oct, 7pm, at the main stage of one of the best live performance venues in the state; The Factory Theatre, this stage is played by iconic bands such as the Tea Party, Meshuggah, Devin Townsend, Mumford and Sons, Grinderman, Pheonix and many other music icons. Now it is Beck and the Sideshow’s turn to play the same stage and your chance to “get your hands in the air” to make sure they get through to the Nationals. There are only three ways bands will progress: by your vote on the night, selling 70 pre-sale tix or the judges throwing them a wild card. Let’s not leave it up to fate, click the button below to find out how to buy your tickets and download a FREE song now! This is an ALL AGES gig so kids are welcome. Pre-sale tix: $20 Door tix: $30 To purchase pre-sale tickets and claim your FREE song, email info@beckfielding 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 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 Songwriting Retreat At Samford Lakes Just a quick reminder about the November songwriting retreat at Samford Lakes with Andy White. Theres not too long to get your registration in, so join us with a small group (only10 places) of creative like minded people for 3 uninterrupted days to spend on your songwriting craft. We are again privileged to have multi award winning International poet, songwriter and troubadour Andy White to share his vast experience knowledge and skills. Recently returned from yet another overseas tour with a new album under his belt Andy is without a doubt the best international songwriting tutor to share his skills in the Brisbane area. - explore your songwriting with similarly motivated artists - write new songs alone and collaboratively - develop new tools to apply to your songwriting - focus on creative songwriting without those day to day distractions - overcome resistance/blocks to your creativity - be part of a small intimate group to ensure respect and attention to YOU - share the fruits of your creativity at song circle performances - the opportunity to workshop your songs The venue for this great creative writing experience is the inspiring, beautiful and luxurious Samford Lakes. All inclusive, just bring your inspiration, openness, instrument, swimmers for the pool & personals. (Bed linen provided). Theres a few double beds so couples are welcome. What: The G20 Antidote - Songwriting Retreat Tutor: Andy White Where: Samford Lakes When: Friday 14 to Sunday 16th November 2014 Time: 9.30 am Friday to 4.00pm Sunday Cost: from $855.00 all inclusive (special price $785.00 for couples) (Pay over 6 months if it helps) Limit: 10 places only More details and registration: looseacoustic.au/workshops.htm Want to know more, answers to your queries - call 0403 124 200 Songsalive! Australia presents brand new songwriter workshops in Parramatta. Every 2nd Wednesday evening of each month. Workshop Coordinator is Christine Seddon. Come along on ** October 8th ** and bring a song. Guest speaker will be Greg Agar Entertainer - Song Writer - Producer - Musician. These workshops are supported by the Parramatta City Council. The Shack Saturday 1 November 7:30 pm - 11 pm November Shack night will be held in the Lake View Room at the Tramshed Community Arts Centre, 1395a Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen (which is located between the car park and the Ambulance Station in the Narrabeen shopping centre). Kevin Bennett - well respected singer/songwriter with the Sydney roots band The Flood, CMAA Gold Guitar award and Aria Nominee for 2006, writes relevant, contemporary Australian music containing the elements of Blues, Rock and Country-telling stories of where he’s from and where he might be going. He sings his life. Kevin is a popular co-writer having penned songs with Troy Casser-Daley, Broderick Smith, Kim Cheshire, Felicity. His song “Paul Kelly’s Blues” was nominated for APRA Song of the Year. Another of Kevin’s songs, “Hello Blue Sky” recorded by The Flood reached the number one spot on the Country Music Chart. Kevin’s acoustic shows reveal the essence of his songs as he takes the audience on an unpredictable musical ride where anything can, and will, happen. Tully – a singer/songwriter/musician extraordinaire who writes entrancing, sensitive songs, with an innovative and impressive guitar technique. His original music spans near all genres and emotions, remaining ever enthralling and unpredictable. Tully has merged his varied influences into a unique style of groove-laden acoustic mystery. The melodic delivery and driving guitar creates an intriguing show that draws the audience into its journey. Franklin - Was born from a love of music and a need to do something different. Mordy and Gibs began jamming together and realised that every session produced a few original songs. Their rhythms connect with audiences and their songs and level of high energy performance keep them in regular demand. After several years of gigs on their home turf of the Northern Beaches they have found a loyal and growing following in Brisbane through regular appearances at the Generator Events series of concerts. shackfolk Entry is $25 and $20 for Shack members. Contact: Mobile contact number - 0413 635 856 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. New Tricks will be on at Royal Motor Yacht Club, 46 Prince Alfred Pde, Newport, on Sunday 12th Oct from 3pm onwards. Family friendly, food available, great venue. Our new lead guitarist Michael Ward will be making his debut, so we’re very excited. Hope you can make it! Starr Witness to rock LIZOTTES on the Northern Beaches - Wed 15th October Starr Witness would love to have your company at iconic Lizottes Dee Why on Wednesday 15th October. There are 4 musical acts on the night, each performing a 30 minute set. The first act commences at 7.30pm. We are the final act on the night. We will be on stage from 9.30pm - 10pm. Lizottes would love you to book a table and make a night of it - Lizottes Ph: 9984 9933 - 4/5 629 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why $10 entry Hope to see you there ! cheers Andrew facebook/starrwitness starrwitness 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 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 5th October 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 Songwriters Live Every Tuesday, The Tipple Bar, 20 Chalmers St, Surry Hills 6.00-9.30pm Every Wednesday, The OId Manly Boatshed, 40 the Corso Manly, 8.00 11.30pm, FREE Every Thursday, The Workers, L1, Unity Hall, Balmain, 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--(28th Sept) Songwriting Sunday w’shop & Western Fringe@Mars Hill Café Parramatta 1-6pm 1st Sunday-(5th Oct) Music Sunday@ café in The Park, Parramatta Event Centre 11am-2pm 1st Monday--(6th Oct) Songwriters gig @ Gearin Hotel in Katoomba 7pm plus 1st Tuesday- -(7th Oct) Young songwriters gig and workshop @ Imperial Hotel in Mt Vic 6pm 2nd Wednesday--(8h Oct) SSA monthly Concert@ Old Fitzroy Hotel in Woolloomooloo 2nd Sunday -(12th Oct) Songwriters & performers gig @ Paragon restaurant, Katoomba 1-4pm 2nd Sunday -(12th Oct) 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 7th Oct, 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 Sydney Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI): Monday 13th Oct, 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 14th Oct 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 Friday 7th November - 7 - 10pm GAELIC CAFE SINGING SESSION - upstairs 64 Devonshire street, Surry Hills. No need to book, I dropped in to the August session and had a great time! John Gallaghers gigs: This weekend at Petersham Bowling Club: SAT 11 OCT: JAN PRESTON’S BOOGIE CIRCUS @ The Roxbury, Glebe. 8PM. $20. Bookings: janpreston/ or tickets at the door. Roxbury Hotel. 182 St Johns Rd, Glebe. Ph. 9692 0822. Jan Preston presents her ‘Boogie Circus’, featuring Chris Turner (guitar), Kathy Bluff (violin), Nick Hoorweg (bass) & Mike Pullman (percussion). Known as Australia’s foremost female Boogie & Blues Piano player and singer, Jan Preston delivers high energy performances, which, together with her engaging personality, has led to her longstanding popularity in Australia and overseas. Winner of 5 Music Awards, Jan plays festivals and concerts throughout Australia, NZ, the UK, Europe and China, tours her own shows, and writes music for films and television, such as the theme to Australian Story. COMING TO PETERSHAM BOWLING CLUB: FRI 17 OCT: THE COMPANY (George Jackson‘s bluegrass band). 8PM. thecompanybluegrass/wordpress/ FRI 24 OCT: LEROY’S LAYABOUTS + Charlie ‘Gondwanaland’ McMahon. 8PM. $20 $15 conc. All tickets at the door. SUN 2 NOV: CHRIS HENRY & THE HARDCORE GRASS (USA). 8PM. $25 $20 conc. Peter Rowan’s mandolin-player, Chris Henry, returns with his own bluegrass 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/ THUR 13 NOV: THE FLYING EMUS. 8PM. (more details to come soon on all these shows) Camelot Lounge Camelot Lounge, 19 Marrickville Road (Cnr 103 Railway Pde), Marrickville camelotlounge djangobar facebook/camelotloungemarrickville (Click on the links for more info) Thu 9 Oct @ Django Bar – AFRO-BALKAN ALL STARS Fri 10 Oct – ROB SNARSKI + JP SHILO Sat 11 Oct – MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT Fri 10 Oct @ Django Bar – FAT YAHOOZA Sat 11 Oct @ Django Bar – PAPE MBAYE & CHOSANI AFRIQUE Sun 12 Oct – ALTURAS + CORO AUSTRAL + TRIO MATIZ Sun 12 Oct @ Django Bar – SOULFOOD on SUNDAY Presents LINEAGES with BOBBY SINGH and SANDY EVANS Thu 16 Oct – BETH PATTERSON (USA) + PUGSLEY BUZZARD (MELB) Fri 17 Oct – JEFF DUFF & THE DUFFMEN ALBUM LAUNCH Sat 18 Oct – MUCHO MAMBO Sat 18 Oct @ Django Bar – Township-jive party with CHRIS GUDU Sun 19 & Sun 26 Oct – SO WE MEET AGAIN MY HEARTACHE Fri 24 Oct – BAKOOMBA Sat 25 Oct – DON WALKER Sat 25 Oct @ Django Bar – SPECTRUM + HEY GRINGO Sun 26 Oct – FRIENDS OF KIM SANDERS Thu 30 Oct – PAULINE MURRAY (UK) + GRAEME DUNNE, and JUDE and JANE MCGEE (PEL MEL) Sat 1 Nov – MIRIAM LIEBERMAN Sun 2 Nov – DAHLIA DIOR: EDITH PIAF and FRIENDS Thu 6 - Sun 9 Nov @ Django Bar – LITTLE EGYPTS SPEAKEASY Fri 7 Nov - BUMP CITY Sat 8 Nov – WAITING FOR GUINNESS Sun 9 Nov – THE ROYAL SWAZI SPA featuring MARCUS WYATT (South Africa) Fri 14 Nov – BARRIO LATIN SOUL - Soul & Disco meets Cuban Mambo! Sun 16 Nov – BABY ET LULU Thu 20 Nov – THE SPOOKY MENS CHORALE Fri 28 Nov @ Django Bar – THE BLUES PREACHERS + JESSE MORRIS Sat 29 Nov - CUBAN PARTY NIGHT WITH EL ORQUESTON Sun 30 Nov - LULO REINHARDT LATIN SWING PROJECT Thu 4 Dec – DAVE GRANEY AND THE MISTLY Fri 5 Dec – THE FIRST LADIES OF SOUL Fri 12 Dec – IAN COLLARD + JOHNNY CASS 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: OCTOBER- Nanga Music Festival-Dwellingup, WA Goulburn Gathering-Goulburn, NSW Kangaroo Valley Festival-Kangaroo Valley, NSW Tablelands Folk Festival-Yungaburra Qld Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival-Dorrigo NSW Uranquinty Folk Festival-Uranquinty, NSW Fleurieu Folk Festival-Willunga, SA Mission Evolve Music Festival-Mission Beach, Qld NOVEMBER- Maldon Festival-Maldon VIC 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 Thought for the Day: I havent understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it. Igor Stravinsky I dont know anything about music. In my line you dont have to. Elvis Presley Borrowed from my brother, Terrys Facebook page https://facebook/pages/Blue-Taboo/641797352530240 - listen to Blue Taboos wonderful music! (thats MY tip) They are currently #1 in the Reverbnation Jazz charts for Sydney - reverbnation/bluetaboo 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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