Temple NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin

Temple NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin

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1/ Open mics and jams

2/ Performance Opportunities

3/ Promotional Opportunities

4/ Teachers & professional development

5/ Competitions and Awards

6/ Funding and Grants

7/ Services wanted and available

8/ Teaching jobs

9/ Music Industry (& related) Jobs - NZ & Oz

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1/ Open mics and jams

I only include additions or changes in this section these days. All other known open mics are at http://www.temple.co.nz/Temple_OpenMics.htm

New Open Mic Night at Auckland's Iconic London Bar Corner of Queen St and Wellesley St every Monday night at 8pm Various Guest MC's including Penny Ashton and Sam Wills

Jam session - Whangarei - Every Wed McMorrisseys Irish Pub, 7 Vine Street, Whangarei The jam session kicks off around 8.30pm every Wednesday, enquiries direct to McMorrisseys ph: 09 430 8081

Jam session - Whangarei - first Thursday of every month Revas on the Water Front, Town Basin, Whangarei. Kick-off around 7pm. For more information call Revas ph: 09 438 8969 or email: reva@revas.co.nz

The Auckland Singer/Songwriters Collective every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the PR Bar, 4 Ponsonby Road from 7 to 9 pm. Then Open Mic Night from 9 pm The Singer/Songwriters Collective is intended to support and encourage developing singer/songwriters to create material and improve their performance skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. It is an opportunity for developing artists to come together and form new musical connections. Any enquiries contact: Fiona McEwen or Wendy Morris 027 272 5981 or (09) 424 3316 truegreens@xtra.co.nz or andywendy@orcon.net.nz

Titirangi (AK) Open Mic has moved to every 2nd Tuesday night at Barossa Cafe, Titirangi Village from 8 pm, no door charge, contact Carlos 021 123 7997

Jam Session - Third Sunday of every month (Wgtn) 7pm Community Room Wellington Arts Centre 61 Abel Smith Street http://www.acousticroutes.org.nz/Concerts.html

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2/ Performance Opportunities

Australian Rock Company Ltd (ARC) have been asked to find strolling duos and trios who might be interested in touring 5 star hotel lobbies in India & United Arab Emirates. Tours are 3 months, minimum - 6 days per week, 4 x 45 minute sets. This is not an ARC program but we are happy to pass on the information. Fees to be negotiated directly with the agent www.glowshow.in. Contact Sunita - glowshow@gmail.com

Australian Rock Company Ltd (ARC) 'Live At Lunch', is an opportunity to perform in high schools (Oz) to promote new product &/or scheduled 'general access ' shows. ARC is pleased to utilise its database of high schools, nationally, for any touring artists who would like to perform lunch hour shows. The idea is that schools will provide amplifiers and vocal mic.s. Artists will perform, a 40-50min acoustic set for a gold coin donation and cd and merch. sales. Cds & merch. will remain available for sale at schools for a while after each performance to ensure students have time to save up for their purchase. Please register on site if you would like to participate in this program. We have schools registered for this program, now, in North Qld, for anyone touring that way ... www.arc.au.com info@arc.au.com

Applications are now open for the National Schools Orchestra 2007. The NSO runs from July 8-13, culminating in a finale concert at the Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE on Friday 13 July, 7.30pm. The deadline for applications, including auditions tapes, is May 31. Application forms are available http://www.aucklandphil.co.nz/NSO%20application%2007.pdf To be sent the orchestral excerpt requirements or for more information email lfarley@aucklandphil.co.nz

Auckland Heritage Festival. Organisations and local groups are invited to submit their events for inclusion in the 2007 programme. Applications close 31 May. http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/heritage/criteria.asp#applica tion

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3/ Promotional Opportunities

Promote your gigs and submit your news at www.undertheradar.co.nz Info at http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/index.php?task=contact

Promote your gigs in Porirua. Deadlines for submitting events for publication in the FunGuide The FunGuide also goes into the Dominion Post and Porirua News send to tjones@pcc.govt.nz 23.4.07, 27.5.07, 24.6.07, 22.7.07, 26.8.07, 23.9.07, 28.10.07, 25.11.07

Promote your independent music online http://iacmusic.com/SubmitArtist.aspx

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4/ Teachers & professional development

Vocal and piano lessons (AK) Voice placement, developing a repertoire, classical or pop style of singing. Piano and keyboard lessons for any level or grade. Auckland based teachers have international diplomas and degrees, great performance and teaching experience. Moderate fees. Check our web site: www.jasonslade.com. Your questions send to kamerata@xtra.co.nz or ph 09 578 2300 (Lucy) and 021 115 1274 (Jason)

Singing from the Souls of our Feet 3-Hour Workshop by Bert van Dijk (AK) Bert van Dijk is a singer, voice teacher and theatre director of international repute, who has directed numerous productions in a great variety of genres. He conducts a variety of World Choirs in New Zealand. His Vocal Ensemble WOSOSI performs regularly at Festivals, hospitals and old folk homes, bringing joy and inspiration to our communities. Friday May 4 6.30 - 9.30 PM Pt. Chev. Baptist Church 126 Point Chevalier Road, AKL Cost: $25 Contact Sally Stockwell Ph: 021 2162658 or 09 - 817 2287 Email: sallystockwell@gmail.com For further information on Bert's work: http://www.theater-tools.com

Michael Chekhov for Singers A 1-day Workshop in Vocal Technique for Singers by Bert van Dijk (Wgtn) It is suitable for singers, actors, directors and voice & singing teachers. Participants will learn how to access and develop Presence in their work and they will meet the Four Brothers of Ease, Form, Beauty and Wholeness. You will learn techniques to shape your sounds better as well as new and exciting ways to give your sounds and lyrics intention (Archetypal Gesture) and feeling (Atmosphere). Participants are asked to come prepared with one song that can be performed A Capella. Bert van Dijk is a theatre director and pedagogue of international repute, who has directed numerous productions in a great variety of genres: classics, devised theatre, mime, physical theatre, bi-cultural, inter-cultural, musical, community and outdoor theatre. Sunday, April 29, 2007 10.00 - 4.00 Massey University 1st floor Student Services Trust Building Entrance 'E' Tasman St or 'C' Wallace St Mt. Cook, Wellington $50 (before April 15) / $70 Booking: Jo Gibbs 021 456266 J.C.Gibbs@massey.ac.nz For further information on Bert's work: http://www.theater-tools.com

A cappella Workshops - Gospel Singing with Tony Backhouse Retreat Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel. 8-10 June Registrations: http://www.manaretreat.com/ Contact 07 866 8972 be@manaretreat.com http://www.tonybackhouse.com.au

Rehearsing For Heaven - a cappella workshops with Tony Backhouse (Nelson, Chch, Dunedin) Nelson 15-17 June Contact Barbie: 03 5267033 Ext. 26 barbiecole@clear.net.nz Chch 19 June Contact Lee: 03. 3135166 leelawrence@ihug.co.nz Dunedin 22-24 June Contact Claire: 03.453 6554 cstevensnz@gmail.com http://www.tonybackhouse.com.au

Doch (Australia) A chance to suss out Gypsy Rhythms Bring hands to clap with (instruments optional) 9.30am Saturday 28 April. $10 (plus booking fee) Wanaka Masonic Lodge. Info from Gill Winter gwinter@xnet.co.nz

Andy Maufua Guitar Clinic (Wgtn) 2 May 2007 @ 6pm MusicWorks Wellington with local guitar guru Andy Maufua. He will be covering topics relating to rhythm playing, accompaniment, lead playing and soloing. There will be handout materials relating to everything covered on the night. Andy has worked with some of New Zealand's most established recording artists such as Aaradhna, Brooke Fraser, Ardijah, Deva Mahal, Lisa Tomlins, Jon Stevens, and American singer-songwriter, Ginger Leigh. In 2005 Andy was accepted into the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston where he studied guitar performance. While there, Andy auditioned for and won a guitar scholarship. He was one of only 108 people from all around the world who were awarded Berklee's World Scholarship to return for full-time study.

Red Bull Music Academy Info Sessions - Auckland: April 17th at 6pm Red Bull office, 13 Hargreaves Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland Hosted by Nick D from C4 Guest Lecturers: Julien Dyne Opensouls) & Mark Pritchard (Troubleman) Reserving your spot on the guest list for the info sessions is crucial; please RSVP to Jade Stanton on: jade.stanton@nz.redbull.com

APRA members' meeting - if your music is being performed or broadcast overseas Wellington: Monday 23 April, 6 - 8pm, Pod This is an extra-ordinary opportunity to meet with Scot Morris, APRA's Director of International Relations, in regards to how overseas performances are monitored and how royalties are collected. You will be able to hear how APRA works with the international societies overseas and receive direct answers to your queries. You will also have the chance to meet Patrick Williams a representative from PRS (the UK society) Register with Petrina George pgeorge@apra.com.au Pod, Cnr Victoria & Willeston Streets, Wellington

A unique historical journey through music with Lauren Pelon (Wgtn) Soundings Theatre, Level 2, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, 1pm - 2pm Saturday 21 April. No charge. Under the title The Living Roots of Music, American musician Lauren Pelon performs music from the 1st to the 21st centuries on a variety of instruments, including archlute, lute-guitar, lyre, recorders, gemshorns, cornamuse, shawm, hurdy-gurdy, Native American courting flute, synthesisers, electric wind instrument and more. She traces the history of music and tells stories about the development of instruments throughout history. Lauren's programme features music from ancient Greece, Medieval and Renaissance Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. Lauren's website is www.home.earthlink.net/~laurenpelon New Zealand tour contact Flying Piglets www.flyingpiglets.co.nz

Funding Application Training Workshop (AK) Three Kings Tues, 15th May. Closing Date for registration - 9th May 2007. $25 (incl lunch) Info and application forms from Jan Frost 09-379-2020

Free Business Training (AK) Budgeting and Cashflow Planning, 24 April Effective Time Management, 26 April Understand your Accounts to Improve Profitability, 2 May How to Develop a Winning Marketing Plan, 9 May http://www.whkbusinessgrowth.com/index.cfm/Services/Enterprise_Training_Prog ramme/Register_Now

Funding - Feel The Fear & Do It Anyway! Friday 20 April 2007 Porirua City Council Building, Hagley Street, 6th Floor Please use the Cobham Court Front Entrance This will also be an excellent opportunity to enjoy a light lunch and network with your peers. For catering purposes, if you are able to attend, please phone Volunteer Porirua on 04- 237-5355 by Friday 13 April or email porirua@volunteerwellington.org.nz

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5/ Competitions and Awards

LOOP and C4 are looking for aspiring film- makers and/ or animators to create an original music video for 'Beautiful View', a single coming off Adi Dicks' debut solo album 'Our Place'. This is a competition aims to support young local talent. The goal is to edit videos from multiple sources together into a new video. Whether you are a Junior Creative at one of the hot spots agencies in Ponsonby or just a world-saving You Tube star from Timaru, this competition is for you! We can't wait to see your video mash-up! http://www.loop.co.nz/adidick/

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6/ Funding and Grants

Next funding deadlines: Outward Sound 30th April www.nzmusic.org.nz NZ on Air 18th May www.nzonair.govt.nz Creative NZ 27th July www.creativenz.govt.nz

APRA Music Grants - deadline 31 May The primary aim of the organisation or project must be to promote the use or recognition of New Zealand musical compositions rather than recordings or recording artists http://www.apra.co.nz/html/webpage.php?id=5179

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7/ Services wanted and available

New Lynn - tenants wanted We have 2-3 rooms available for rent at Sugarlicks HQ at a very good rate / arrangement. please reply if interested. gareth farry [mailto:g@sugarlicks.com] ++64 21 657497 ph

Need a bio that packs a punch? Your bio could be the key to getting your foot in the door and creating great opportunities to get ahead. Contact annakayesmusic@gmail.com for information, prices and writing samples. Full copyright given to the artist with hard copy supplied. Tailored to meet your needs.

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8/ Teaching jobs

MUSIC / GUITAR teacher wtd for private and group lessons at a popular institute, must be fluent in Korean language, CV to Unit 4 106 Bush Rd, Albany, Auckland

Audio Engineering Lecturer - SYdney Part time/Casual hours http://seek.co.nz/showjob.asp?jobid=9101040

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9/ Music Industry (& related) Jobs - NZ & Oz

Sound, Video & Lighting - Stage Technicians Full Time Auckland Stage Technician, Live Audio, Theater Lighting & Electronics. Experience in staging & production or a desire to learn. Audio Visual experts Multi-Media Systems Ltd in Newmarket $$ Negotiable Please Quote Reference Number 34774 Multi-Media Systems is an established New Zealand company with offices in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch. Our work is diverse, covering a broad base of Corporate NZ Clients and the Performing Arts. We currently have vacancies within our Staging Section for people to join our team in delivering unsurpassed audio-visual services to our Clients in the Performance, Music, Theater and Events industries. This role requires a willingness to acquire a broad base of skills in the following disciplines - . Live Audio. Theatrical Lighting. Video and Data Display Products. Electronics. Experience in any of these areas is an advantage, however we will consider any applicant that has a passion for the industry and the right attitude. Our work involves evenings and weekends and on occasion, long hours to deliver a high level of service. Do you believe this role is for you? Apply NOW! Marjorie Watt staging@multi-media.co.nz Multi-Media Systems Ltd PO BOX 3840, Auckland 1 www.multi-media.co.nz

Administrator Urgently required for wonderful Children's Music Therapy Trust (AK) Newton. 9 month maternity contract. Salary up to; $45k exp based. Ph Adele on 021-363-622 or email CV to:jetconsulting@xtra.co.nz

Events Manager Rotorua This exciting position within Event Venues Rotorua will oversee the continuing development of a regional event strategy for Rotorua and co-ordinate activity relating to such a strategy that focuses on major event opportunities for Rotorua. The successful candidate will report directly to the General Manager, Event Venues on issues involving the identification, scoping and reviewing of potential major event opportunities for the region. Activity in this area will relate to both existing and potential events that deliver benefits at a social, economic and future capacity level. Direct liaison with event sponsors and organisers will also be a component of this role. Once major events opportunities are identified, the requirement will be to work through the bid development process in an effort to secure such events to Rotorua. Sponsorship negotiations and opportunities will be undertaken in a strategic manner where possible to ensure long-term opportunities for sponsors, Rotorua and the major events. All applicants are required to submit a completed application form and a current CV. Position details, including job description and application form are available online on www.rdc.govt.nz or from Rotorua District Council's HR team. Applications close 4.00pm Monday 30th April 2007 and may be posted, delivered or emailed to: Human Resources Department, Rotorua District Council, Civic Centre, 1061 Haupapa Street, Private Bag 3029, Rotorua Mail Centre, Rotorua 3046 Email: hr@rdc.govt.nz; Phone: 07 348 4199

Events Front Of House Supervisor (AK) THE EDGE(r) is an iconic New Zealand business encompassing The Aotea Centre and Square, Auckland Town Hall and The Mighty Civic, providing a wide range of entertainment and convention services. http://www.the-edge.co.nz/corporate/vacancies_description.php?id=118

Major events sponsorship manager - Auckland City Council http://www.aucklandcitycareers.govt.nz/view.aspx?j=wITB42DdA0Wbyu3IbMIozg&ca cheb=3G4ihuUCs02WZMp0GiEKc

q Events facilitation manager - Auckland City Council http://www.aucklandcitycareers.govt.nz/view.aspx?j=gS6JuRQfj0yBXOTJz3PMQA&ca cheb=Dhi8cVM0iUm*rwZgwoyjnA

Office all rounder, Maori Performing Arts (Wgtn) $38-43k Are you passionate about Maori culture? Then this is the perfect environment for you. You will need a background in accounts, strong in using MYOB or a simular package and a sound understanding in general office administration. Your fabulous communication skills will really get you noticed. Realise your passion for the Maori culture; surround yourself in creativity and call Mika now! Ph 472 7878 or email mika@kinetic.co.nz

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