Music Industry News
Posted: Sun Aug 7, 2005 1:26 pm

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1. Tuesday Open Mic Nite

Location: Diablo Bar & Restaurant - 43 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland.

An acoustic open mic night is now going to be held at a bigger and better venue!! Great smoking area which is nice and warm and right where you can still hear and see the music on stage. Great food and nice bar. Relaxing and intimate environment.

Hosted by: Nick Hohepa from The Unbound
Open for: Acoustic singer/song writers, poets, spoken word and listeners.
What's Provided: PA, two mics, small acoustic drum kit. Percussion instruments welcome. Please provide own guitars

Date: Every Tuesday (started the 2nd of August 2005)
Time: 9pm

Website: http://www.diablobar.co.nz/

Contact: Nick Hohepa for details and to ensure a spot on the night.
Phone: (021) 189 1900
Email: [email protected]



2. Auckland City Music in Parks

Now open for applications!

Send an email to Gareth Wallis: [email protected]
Website links, bios and MP3s welcome.

Due to the high level of interest in these events, you will only receive a response if you can be employed. There is no need to follow up about your application.



3. The 2nd Going West Poetry Slam

Performers and audiences welcome!
"As part of the Going West Books and Writers Festival, I am proud to announce we have been invited back, to again showcase poetry, break down the stereotypes, reward some fine poets, and have a great night."

Date: Saturday 3rd September
Time: 7pm (registrations on the night from 6.30pm)

1st Prize: $500 cash
2nd Prize: $300 cash
3rd Prize: $150

"I am prepared to reserve spots for people from outside Auckland who contact me"

Michael Rudd
Email: [email protected]

4. The Performance Café Open Mic

Venue: The Corbans Estate Arts Centre Cellar Function Room, 426 Great North Road, Henderson
Date: Sunday afternoons - 21 August, 18 September and 9 October
Time: 2pm to 7pm

An open invitation is extended to singer/songwriters and performance poets to come and participate in the open mic opportunity at these events.

Pre-booking is suggested so you don't miss out.

Please contact Fiona McEwen
Phone: (09) 826 4615
Mobile: (027) 272 5981
Email: [email protected]



5. Songwriting Coaching

Songwriting legend Emma Paki is available to provide very reasonably priced songwriting coaching.

"Are any of you interested in taking songwriting lessons? I am a songwriting coach and can teach you different ways of songwiting. I was voted Best Songwriter of the Year in the 1993 NZ Music Awards."

Prices: $50/hour or $150/month (4 x 1 hour lessons).

"Alternatively I could consider a barter for something of value to me"

Contact Emma Paki
Phone: (021) 203 3538



6. Music in West Auckland

Please contact Gareth Farry if you are a West Auckland musician or music industry person. Gareth is working with Waitakere City Council to promote music in West Auckland.

Email: [email protected]



7. Venue in Glen Eden

A Great Venue For Your Next Gig!

Glen Eden Auckland Playhouse Theatre
15 Glendale Road
Glen Eden
Waitakere City

Glen Eden's historical Art Deco style Playhouse Theatre offers venue hire for musicians, shows, film and video production, seminars, product launches, photography shoots etc. etc. Our Performing Arts Complex features:

· Competitive hire rates
· Elegant foyer and supper room
· Air-conditioned, 240 seat auditorium including a 38 seat balcony
· Spacious 120 square metre stage incorporating a 6 metre motorised revolve
· Full lighting sound and curtain rigs
· Optional orchestra pit
· Large backstage green room
· 2 to 4 spacious dressing rooms with adjacent showers and toilets
· Costume, set and props hire
· Facilities and access for the disabled

Phone: (09) 818 5751
Fax: (09) 813 9343
Mobile: 021 215 1271
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.playhousetheatre.org.nz/

8. Original Talent Wanted

Looking for original talent for jingles, songs, live recordings, knowledge of old and new hits for production room.

Contact:
Apna 9.90
PO Box 21-223
Henderson.

9. Job: C4 Music Television-TV Editor

This is a full time position, based in Auckland, reporting to C4's Head Producers and responsible for the editing of content and weekly promo spots for local and international programming.

You will have Avid editing experience and be able to work independently.

While this is an entry level position, the applicant needs keen music sense, plenty of energy and proven with Avid. A flexible working attitude is essential as the role is demanding, working to tight deadlines.

Please apply in writing, enclosing examples of your work on DVD or VHS- by end of day on Wednesday August 17 to:

Angela Adams
Producer
C4 Music Television
Private Bag 92624
Symonds St
Auckland.



10. Job: Campus Events Administrator

Massey University Student Association
Palmerston North

Website: http://tbi.co.nz/tbi/viewjob/2244
Closing Date: Friday 12 August 2005

Contact:
Tony Brown - MUSA Manager
Private Bag 11-222
Palmerston North



11. Job: Producer The Stage Challenge Foundation

A minimum 3 years experience as a producer of live events or as an event manager.

The Stage Challenge(r) and Junior Stage Challenge(r) is a performing arts competition for school students aged between 9 and 19 years of age aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.

The Associate Producer must maintain the success of this high profile event through liaison with all interested parties, produce quality shows on a demanding schedule and to meaningfully contribute to the growth and development of the event.

Salary: $50,000 pro rata

For a detailed Job Description and Selection Criteria please contact [email protected] or the Stage Challenge(r) Foundation Production Office on (09) 368 7202.

Website: http://www.stagechallenge.co.nz/



12. Job: Session Musician, Sound Engineer and Stage Manager for Monkey Records

Closing Date: Wednesday 31st August 2005
Location: Auckland

Key Skills Sought: Percussionist, experienced Sound Engineer, experienced Stage Manager.

Looking for someone to help run recording studio/record label and assist in all facets of recording and live production. The ideal applicant would be a skilled percussionist particularly with Middle Eastern instruments eg darbouka, udu, djembe as well as a drumkit and have experience working in a studio recording different styles of music, particularly ethnic music.

Also, I would prefer someone who has had experience stage managing live music production.

Please send your CV to [email protected].
Salary: $24,000 - $30,000

Website: http://www.monkeyrecords.co.nz/



13. Composer Survey

SOUNZ is looking at ways in which they can improve their promotion of New Zealand composers and their music. The deadline for survey responses is Sunday August 21, 2005.

Website: http://www.sounz.org.nz/contacts.php



14. Mike Mangini Drum Clinics

In association with the NZ Rockshops
Tickets: $20
More Info: http://www.rockshop.co.nz/

Great prizes to be won at each clinic including Zildjian A Custom Cymbals and Pearl Eliminator Kick Drum Pedals.

Location: Rydges Hotel Ascot Room, 272 Fenton Street, Rotorua
Date: Saturday August 13th, 2005
Time: 7pm

Location: Capital E, Civic Square, Wellington
Date: Tuesday August 16th, 2005
Time: 7pm

Location: Christchurch Polytech Jazz School, Corner High and St Asaph Streets, Christchurch
Date: Saturday August 20th, 2005
Time: 7pm



15. The International Original Christmas Song Contest

Entry Fee: $US20.00
Website: http://www.themusiclibrary.org/contests.html

Prizes and the chance for their song to be recorded by a legendary artist. Ali-Ollie Woodson (former driving force behind the Temptations) will sing the grand prize winning song to be released internationally on a Christmas record!

16. International Narrative Song Competition 2005

Entry Fee: $US12.00
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.narrativemusic.ca/insc.html
Deadline: November 9, 2005

All genres accepted.



17. IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards)

Entry Fee: $US35.00

IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels.

Win prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo. There will also be an Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to the top winner worth over US$6,600, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada.

Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition and originality.

All entries submitted will receive judging sheets containing comments and ratings by e-mail.

All entries must be postmarked by September 30, 2005.

Website: http://www.inacoustic.com/

18. New website for Dunedin Music

Website: http://www.dunedinmusic.com/

19. Promote your gigs for free in Citymix Magazine

"Could you please send through your gigs, tours, gossip etc for September? Don't forget to add a blurb and if you have any pictures of the artists - send them through too - AND ticketing info - ie; price of entry/ tickets and where to get tickets from."

Ana Strong
Editorial Assistant
Phone: (09) 361 3099
Fax: (09) 361 3095
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.citymixmagazine.co.nz/

20. Promote your MP3s

"If you have a web site with free demo, studio or live MP3 downloads featured then please send us your band/artist name and URL for the page with the audio. We will add new sites to our online audio directory every month."

Please forward your information to:

Email: [email protected]
Kweevak Music Magazine

Website: http://www.kweevak.com/

21. Your Events

Your Events is a website that enables users to advertise events for free and look up events of interest to them.

Website: http://www.yourevents.co.nz/



22. List your event for free

Website: http://www.stuff2do.co.nz/

23. CDBaby Setting Up Australian Office

CDBaby, the world's largest online seller of indie music, is setting up an Australian office. It will be launched in Brisbane by the end of the year, confirms its founder and CEO, Derek Sivers. It will be part of a global expansion to set up in Japan, Canada and Europe in 2005.

Website: http://www.cdbaby.com/



24. Songwriter/producer/musician looking for likeminded musicians

"Keen to pioneer a new band project. Influences from Neptunes to Basement Jaxx. Twenties or around about. Must be committed and commercially minded."

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (021) 455 236

25. Organ Player Wanted

"To play old Hammond that we have in our Auckland based band - JAGGER. We are an original rock band with strong songs inspired by Neil Young Lou Barlow, Will Oldham, Nick Cave, Dead Moon, Springsteen. Into gigging recording and releasing A.S.A.P. Serious band with experienced members."

Contact Jamie on
Phone: (09) 849 2085
Email: [email protected]

26. Drummer & Bassist Wanted for Tinpot Guru

"Tinpot Guru had a talented Drummer but he had to leave because we made too many blonde jokes, (actually, he is teching for The D4 in Europe) so we need a new one, Male or Female, all ages considered. We are also looking for a bassist (as our last bassist was just temporary and the time has come to go a bit more permanent). These are the Key attributes:

* Good sense of Humour
* Snappy dresser (this is Crucial :-) )
* Willingness to get paid for every gig
* Willingness to travel all over in future

"Oh, a drum kit/bass & bass rig and a Car would be useful too! For further information and a copy of the album to learn, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Phone Manager: (025) 295 6429.

"We have our own rehearsal space and great songs. You can help join the dots!
Cheers Luke and Todd"

27. Looking for a Bass Player & Guitarist

"For Album Project - I'm currently looking for the services of a guitarist and bass player to collaborate on an album project. A strong Jazz/Funk feel would be ideal, however not essential.

"This project would ideally suit people who are relatively new to the scene yet have a strong commitment to music creation and sharing of ideas. I would really appreciate your support in passing this onto someone whom you feel might fit the bill. We are happy to discuss the terms and conditions directly with 'seriously' interested parties"

Noma Sio
Anonymouz Workz Limited
Mobile: (027) 472 8097
Email: [email protected]

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Thanks to Karen Temple for all of this!

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