Music Industry News
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:06 pm

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Here is the last Music Industry News post for 2005 - enjoy!

1. Vocalist wanted for The Exiles

Original Auckland band The Exiles are currently seeking a vocalist. The Exiles describe their sound as being "Gorillaz meets Basement Jaxx meets N*E*R*D." The vocalist must be able to commit to regular rehearsal and recording sessions.

More Information:

Mobile: (021) 455 236
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.exiles.co.nz/
Muzic.net.nz Artist Page: http://www.muzic.net.nz/artists/1710.html



2. Corporate Bands Wanted

3-piece professional covers bands are wanted for conference work within New Zealand. Great hours and excellent money!

Contact Lesley Telfer for more information:

Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.inspiredentertainment.co.nz/
Phone: (03) 441 3978
Mobile: (027) 483 3919

3. Monthly Songwriting Showcase - New Plymouth

Location: The Basement Bar @ Peggy Gordon's, Egmont Street, New Plymouth
Phone: (06) 758 8561
Muzic.net.nz Venue Page: http://www.muzic.net.nz/gigs/venue/981.html
Website: http://www.singersongwriters.org/

The next date the Songwriting showcase will be held is Tuesday 20 December. They are held on the last Tuesday of every month and start at 7:30pm.



4. Buskers Wanted in Auckland

Date: Saturday 1st April
Times: 10am - 2pm
Location: Mairangi Bay Shopping Centre

Contact Sally Cargill for more information:

Phone: (09) 478 4301
Email: [email protected]

5. NZ Musician Online NYE Gig Guide

Want to promote your gigs? The NZ Music have an online gig guide. Send all the details to [email protected]

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



6. Musicians wanted for a new NZ music series

Are you an original, unsigned musician with a great sound and a good story to tell? Musicians are currently being sought for a new NZ music series which will be happening next year. Produced by Liz Barry and podcast via Christchurch based company The Voicebooth Ltd.

Contact Liz Barry for more information:

Email: [email protected]

7. Vision 100 FM Mailing List

To join visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VISION_100_artists/
Website: http://www.vision100.com/

8. Get your music aired on Vision 100

Send your CD and Bio to:

Vision 100 FM Palmerston North
Pete's Post Bag 100
Palmerston North
Manawatu

Website: http://www.vision100.com/

9. New Online Music Store

Sell your music online! Woweezowee.co.nz has a mix of latest offerings from the indie world and classic albums from yesteryear, as well as some cool merchandise stuff.

Artists that are interested in selling their music online should send their recordings on CD and a short bio to:

Wowee Zowee Distribution Ltd
PO Box 12179
Hamilton.

If the recording is suitable, the band is contacted, pricing agreed, and your music will be uploaded and made available throughout NZ. Each month a Top 10 Chart will be published based on sales of the unsigned bands only.

Contact Rob for more information:

Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.woweezowee.co.nz/

10. Online Industry and Venue Directory

Now available at the NZ Music Industry Commission!

Website: http://www.nzmusic.org.nz/

11. NZ On Air 2006 Deadlines

Website: http://www.nzonair.govt.nz/

Application Deadlines (All funding except New Recordings):

Friday 20 January
Friday 24 March
Friday 19 May
Friday 14 July
Friday 8 September
Friday 10 November

New Recording Deadlines:
(Only four funding rounds a year)

Friday 27 January
Friday 26 May
Friday 21 July
Friday 17 November



12. www.bands.co.nz Website Tender

This from http://www.bands.co.nz/

www.bands.co.nz is one of NZ leading music websites and we're going to be concentrating on our new record label http://www.southrecordings.co.nz/ so we feel we cant give the site the time and justice it deserves to keep the thriving community going.

We've been going since 2001, have over 4000 active members in the community and a robust and versatile content management system and design produced by the wonderful guys over at http://www.cactuslab.co.nz/

Steady traffic, recognised brand name in the marketplace and ideal opportunity for an organisation to adopt (or rebrand) and use to further NZ Music. Blogs, classifieds, features, news, bands database...etc

Contact us for further information on this opportunity
Email: [email protected]

13. Job: Events Manager - Wellington (Massey University)

The Events Manager will provide leadership and manage planned events at the Wellington Campus to achieve stated objectives, including but not limited to public relations, marketing and recruitment events, graduation, formal special assistance exams, Orientation, Open Day and special events involving University staff and/or students.

The Events Manager will be responsible for hire of venues in the Heritage Museum Building to external clients.

The successful applicant will have a relevant tertiary qualification, sound experience in managing a range of events and a commitment to customer service excellence.

Closing date: 16 December 2005
Reference number: G571-05W
Website: http://jobs.massey.ac.nz/positiondetail.asp?p=3732



14. Job: Contemporary and Popular Music - Lecturer Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Deadline: Friday 6th January 2006

We offer you this rare opportunity to join our talented team in a full time capacity. We are seeking a professional musician with a significant profile as a performer, recording artist and/or composer/songwriter. You will have qualifications and experience or the equivalent in tertiary-level teaching. You will be in tune with education and student-centred learning and able to work harmoniously with others in our small committed group.

For further information contact Human Resources, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Website: http://www.cpit.ac.nz/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 940 8623

15. Job: Events & Promotions Manager

Auckland's Classic Hits 97.4FM is looking for an Events & Promotions Manager. Want to join the Number #1 Music station in Auckland? Do you have creative flair and passion for radio promotions and events? Auckland's Classic Hits 97.4FM need an exceptional EVENTS & PROMOTIONS MANAGER.

You will:

• Maximise promotional revenue opportunities for Classic Hits Auckland through exceptional relationships and presentation skills
• Manage and implement promotional on-air activity, events and sponsorships
• Develop the Classic Hits Auckland promotional strategy
• Manage a team of casual staff
• Assist and support the National Promotions Manager to implement the brand strategy and Network promotions
• Voice promotional crossovers and be MC capable
• Have a HUGE amount of energy and creativity, while being an exceptional organiser and remaining cool under pressure!

If you want to join Auckland's top promotions team - apply today.

You'll also need to clearly demonstrate an understanding of successful radio promotions and event management - plus have your own ideas on how to make our promotions and events even hotter!

In the first instance a position description can be obtained by

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (09) 367 4663.

Send your application to:

Holly Dunn
Classic Hits national Promotions Manager
Private Bag 92-198
AUCKLAND
Email: [email protected]

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and close on Friday 16 December. Please quote reference number: nc243267



16. Job: Phantom Billstickers - Auckland

Phantom billstickers, New Zealand's nationwide poster company require the services of a billsticker to place posters on outdoor poster sites throughout Auckland.

This a fantastic full time summer job. A current Drivers Licence and a can do attitude is all you need. Starting rate is $12 per hour with regular performance reviews.

More Information:

Phone: (09) 377 0555
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.0800phantom.co.nz/



17. Lead Guitarist, Bassist and Drummer Wanted - Hamilton

Are you creative? Professional? Over the age of 20? Based in or near Hamilton? EmG is reforming her band, and she wants you! Already with a strong fanbase in the Waikato area, and a collection of over 200 original songs (from RnB to Acoustic Rock to Metal), EmG is looking for three people who would be able to tour and record from next year onwards.

More Information:

Email: [email protected]
Mobile: (021) 132 0470 or (027) 325 5459

18. Drummer Wanted

Runninghouse need a top notch drummer as soon as possible! Must be very tight and competent. No shoe gazers

More Information:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (09) 376 1644
Mobile: (021) 359 314
Website: http://www.runninghouse.co.nz/
Muzic.net.nz Artist Page: http://www.muzic.net.nz/artists/1040.html

Merry Christmas!

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