ChartFest 2008
Posted: Sat May 3, 2008 1:08 pm

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Christchurch Music Career Expo

Are you ready to rock but not quite sure where to start?

CHARTFEST 2008 is the place to be for young Cantabrians considering a career in the music industry.

The brainchild of local organisation, CHART, CHARTFEST 2008 will be held at the Christchurch Town Hall on Friday, May 23. It kicks off at 1pm with the High School Day Out which will offer students advice about careers in the music industry. It's also an opportunity to learn from the best at the various guitar, drum and vocal clinics on offer.

"Christchurch has been a hotbed of musical talent over recent years and more and more people are embarking on successful careers in the industry,'' says Jeff Fulton, Manager of CHART.

"CHARTFEST 2008 has been designed to open students' minds to the wide range of career possibilities available, and to help turn musical dreams into reality."

The event, coinciding with New Zealand Music Month, will be the largest dedicated Christchurch music event of the year. It will feature live music showcases, music clinics, workshops, stalls and prizes.

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The High School Day Out wraps up with performances from Christchurch's top High School bands. Heats are being held between May 6-15 at various Christchurch High Schools, and the top three bands will get to play at CHARTFEST 2008. Prizes up for grabs include cash, gear, recording time and the coveted opening slot on the main stage.

But don't think it's time to go home. Following on from the High School Day Out is the Christchurch Music Industry Expo. This is a great opportunity for attendees to meet venue managers, talk to music funders, and to discover practical music courses available in Christchurch.

Nope. Still not time to go home. Between 6pm and 10.30pm an incredible mix of Christchurch's freshest and most exciting music talent will take part in the CHARTFEST Live Christchurch Music Showcase.

On three different sound stages a mix of established acts and the hottest up-and-coming local bands will strut their stuff.

CHARTFEST 2008 tickets are just $10 for students when purchased through the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ). Tickets can also be purchased through Ticketek for $17.50 (plus booking fee) from Thurs April 24 2008.

You have until Thurs, April 24 to register for the NZ Music Month Christchurch High School Band so there's still time to get involved.

Or contact [email protected] or [email protected]

About CHART:

The Christchurch Music Industry Trust is music industry representative body for contemporary popular music in Christchurch. With a dedicated manager and a Board made up of passionate local music advocates with extensive industry experience, CHART acts as a support and advice network for the Christchurch music industry.

For more information visit www.christchurchmusic.org.nz

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