Music Industry Info Bulletin
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:36 pm

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1. Singers and Songwriters - Are you ready to record?

3 hours recording for just $50!

Comfortable professional studio environment available. Qualified, and friendly engineer.

First three hours = $50.00 total (including CDs) - $20.00 per hour from then on.

Instruments and musicians available. Yes, it's true, this is the best offer that you will find. BOOKING NOW.

Call Chris on (09) 369 5214 or (021) 256 5510
Email: [email protected]

2. Jobs at Radio NZ

There are Production and presenters roles going at Radio NZ - some of these will be for NZ music shows.

More info at http://www.radionz.co.nz/



3. Jobs at Parachute Music

More info at http://www.parachutemusic.com/



4. Christchurch venue wants a Bookings/Promotions person

This person would need to be up with the play in regards to industry contacts DJs bands etc and also any other skills in regards to promotions and marketing gigs and capitol as a venue for corporate and domestic for functions etc would be an advantage.

Contact Mark Austin:
Email: [email protected]

Capitol Barloungeclub
112 Hereford Street (rear)
Christchurch
Phone: (03) 963 3574
Mobile: (021) 234 5687

5. Next NZ on Air Deadline

Is Friday the 15th of July, 2005.
Info and application forms available from http://www.nzonair.govt.nz/



6. Next Creative NZ Deadline

Is Friday the 29th of July, 2005
Info and application forms at http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/



7. LOOP Media Ltd are looking for material

...to include in their seventh and latest edition of the LOOP Select Series

They want to see what you've got: films, music, writing, photography, graphics - anything and everything! Step up and send your work to:

LOOP Media Ltd.
PO Box 9737
Marion Square
Wellington
Attn: Mikee Tucker.



8. Music Seminars

Breaking your music in Australia and NZ on Air workshops: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin.

David Benge is the manager of Fur Patrol and Cassette, a tour booker and owner of new Melbourne based independent label Speak n Spell (The Dears).

Amanda McGregor is the label manager at Sydney based 'Hello Cleveland!' and also works with OneLouder management. Amanda previously ran the office of Neil Finn before relocating to Australia.

Mark Kneebone runs Isaac Promotions, an independent Promotions and Marketing working in both New Zealand and Australia. His offshore activities are primarily label management and consultancy for acts, labels, and businesses going into Australia. Some of Mark's campaigns in Australia have included Concord Dawn, Jakob, Minuit, and Dawn Raid's Australian launch.

This will be a very practical seminar - answering questions like; Which radio networks play new music? Unreleased music? What cities are worth playing in? How long does it take to drive there? How important is the street press - and what street press is in which city? What are the key differences in promoting yourself over there?

- Monday 20 June @ Indigo, Wellington.
NZ on Air @ 5pm - Australian Seminar @ 6pm

- Tuesday 21 June @ Zinc, Christchurch
NZ on Air @ 5pm - Australian Seminar @ 6pm

- Wednesday 22 June @ Re:Fuel, Dunedin
Australian Seminar @ 6pm (no NZ on Air Seminar)

-Thursday 23 June @ MAINZ, Auckland
Australian Seminar @ 6pm (no NZ on Air Seminar)

- Tuesday, June 28 @ Music Managers Forum NZMIC Offices, Auckland
@ 6pm
Tania Dean from New Zealand on Air and Ross Flahive from C4 talking about getting your songs on radio and music television.

For info on joining the MMF contact: Becs Caughey [email protected]

More Info: http://www.immf.net/nz/



9. Pacific Songwriting Competition

Entries are now open for Pacific Songwriting Competition (all genres).

Info and entry forms available from http://www.pacificsongwritingcompetition.com/



10. Tasmania & New Zealand Songwriting Contest 2005

This contest is open to all writers of Australia and New Zealand and is now in its 9th year. The deadline is Friday the 15th of July, 2005.

Info and entry forms are available from email: [email protected]

11. Entries are now open for the World Battle of the Bands

Open to all genres! Heats will be in most NZ regions. The world winners will get a single recorded and released through Intergalactic Records (recorded in Hong Kong, mixed in NZ and mastered in Australia).

The World Finals will be held in Hong Kong and the winning NZ band gets to fly over to compete.

National final in Auckland (bus tickets available for regional winners).

Apply online! http://www.worldbattleofthebands.com/ or ring (09) 827 4500.



12. Open Mic Nights @ Auckland

Finnegans Irish Bar on Mt Albert Rd in Royal Oak holds an open mic night every Wednesday night.

Start: 8pm
Available: PA, 2 mic's, bring own gear

For more info email Kym at [email protected]

13. Auditions from Kishon Productions

Kishon Productions produce professional musicals in Auckland. They recognise a dire lack of opportunity for performers in this industry, and over time we hope to establish an increased audience in New Zealand, resulting in regular work for such performers.

If you want to be the first to hear about auditions, then visit their website http://www.kishonproductions.com/ and join our audition mailing list.

14. Book @ Galatos

Sam Momeny from 5am has joined the MIC team to look after promotion and bookings at Galatos. With over 8 years experience in the entertainment industry as well as past successful events staged at Galatos, Sam will look after Galatos' existing relationships as well programming a new roster of entertainment throughout the 3 spaces.

If you have any queries regarding Galatos or wish to book any of the venues please contact Sam on mobile (021) 514 605 or email [email protected].



15. Book @ Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

Book at Brewers Bar for Friday and Saturday slots. A PA/Engineer/Lighting person is provided all free of charge along with some free drinks and the bands take the door money.

Contact Paul by email: [email protected]

16. Guitar group jam/lesson @ Titirangi

A fledgling group of guitarists are starting to meet at Toby's Restaurant on Monday nights at 7pm @ Titirangi
Starts at 7pm - an informal guitar class for beginners, then from 7:30pm there is a class for intermediate learners, and finally from 8pm a jam takes place

Contact [email protected] for more info.

17. Entertainers Wanted

For busy Auckland inner city bar and restaurant. Artists, musicians, magicians, cabaret, singers and mimes all welcome.

Contact Camillo to make an appointment on mobile (027) 555 8111.

Aquamatta Restaurant and Bar
2A/48 Courthouse Lane
Level 2
The Chancery
Auckland

18. Join the Maori Music Industry Coalition

Info at http://www.maorimusicindustry.org.nz/

19. Audio Industry to be established

A group of Audio industry professionals are aiming to establish an industry association to recognise the professional audio industry in NZ.

A meeting and talk is being held in early July.

The aim is to discover and meet with everyone interested in the establishment of an Audio Industry association.

For more info contact:
Phone: (09) 271 4000
Email: [email protected]

20. Calling all Christchurch songwriters, composers, sound engineers, bands, artists, managers, techies, producers and recording studios

Christchurch music industry professionals are welcome to register their contact details online for free by clicking 'Registration Form' @ http://www.creativeindustries.org.nz/

You can also click on 'Music Composition and Production' to find out the latest music industry news and feel free to send any information useful to others to myself via the contact details below. Can't display info about upcoming gigs sorry but anything else which will help support music industry growth and development would be great.

They're also looking for photos of Christchurch bands/artists to help build a photo gallery online. Currently there are photos of the Dukes (thanks
Freedom) and Zed (thanks Ben) and 4ManBob (thanks Nolan and Chris).



21. Gig Guide Listings on Kiwi FM

Send your gigs to [email protected]



22. 'Made in Auckland'

'Made in Auckland' is a unique new project from Auckland City Libraries, designed to support and promote Auckland music and musicians.

Are you an unsigned musican or group based in the Auckland region? Are you looking to get your music heard by a wider audience? We're setting up a brand new CD music bank of work produced by musicians like you, based at Auckland Central Library and available on free loan to the public. It'll get your music heard, expose your name and tell people how to contact you for more information or to buy a copy of your work.

The project will be backed by promotions to raise awareness of 'Made in Auckland' as the place to find music by emerging and upcoming Auckland musicians. We invite you to submit your work on CD for inclusion in the 'Made in Auckland' music bank.

Submitting your work gets your music into the ears of a huge range of people. We have more than 3.2 million visits every year, so no matter what your style of music, we have people who'll want to hear it!

To submit your work, your CD must: Be a high quality recording · Have a high quality cover · Include clear track listing · Be marked as being your copyright Please complete the form at the following link and forward with your CD

http://www.aucklandlibrary.co.nz/resourcegallery/pdf/made_in_auckland.pdf

23. The Arts Channel - local events service and website

The Arts Channel will be increasing local content dramatically. If you have new docs or footage please contact: [email protected].

For a full event/release listing please provide the following:
- Image[s]. 72 dpi in RGB format. Minimum of 120 pixels high and 120 pixels wide.
- Event Start Date and End Date.
- Event title Location
- Category Text content (include weblink, contact phone, booking phone etc at the end of this "blurb")

Check out http://www.theartschannel.co.nz/ for more information!

24. REAKTOR is Auckland's first WEEKLY street press

Artist Profiles, humour, newsworthy stories on artists, personalities, toys, gigs, and events.

Contact Pan on Phone (09) 360 2439 or mobile: (021) 129 9998 or email: [email protected]

25. Kiwi Music show on New Zealands Rhema

Rhema is keenly looking for more music to play.

"Hey look out for the Homegrown Show on New Zealands Rhema Saturdays at 6pm. Digging deep into the roots of Kiwi Christian Music.

"If you have a recording either demo or professional quality and want to submit it for airplay on the show Contact the Host Jon E via email at [email protected] or send them in to:

Homegrown
c/- New Zealands Rhema
Private Bag 92636
Symonds Street
Auckland

For your local New Zealands Rhema Frequency head to http://www.rhema.co.nz/frequencies.html

Made with the help of NZ on Air.

Jon E
Phone: (021) 211 8436
Fax: (09) 309 6888

26. Keyboard player, or bass player wanted

This person must be able to sing (and likes traditional music as well!), prefably someone who loves Sandy Denny and Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span or someone who would learn to like it!

Must have sense of humour. . . . .

We are making the full CD but we are not into gigging too many nights... . . And living somewhere not too far away from West Auckland is a definite bonus!
Email: [email protected]

27. Vocalist wanted for busy covers band

Phone Rob on Mobile: (021) 261 6895

28. Bassist wanted

For original pop rock band recording and performing.

Phone: (09) 424 1380

29. Bass player wanted

Four piece indie guitar band, looking for replacement bass player, (keyboards and vocals a bonus - but not necessary).

Currently gigging and soon recording, so some good gear needed.

Influences: REM, Wilco, Radiohead and The Smiths.
Contact: [email protected]
or Phone Anthony on mobile (021) 048 7907



30. Male Singers Wanted

...to join a barbershop and contemporary a cappella quartet in Christchurch. The group is looking to sing Vocal Band music (with VP) and A/B level barbershop music.

Group size will be 4-5 or more singers. Contact Andrew Grieve by Email [email protected]

31. Drummer Wanted

"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.

"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 and Car would be useful too!

"For further information and a copy of the album to learn, please contact:

[email protected]

"Or call our Manager on (025) 295 6429. We have our own rehearsal space and great songs. You can help join the dots!

"Cheers
Luke and Todd"

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