Music NT News

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:43:00 +0000

CAAMA Music is presenting some great workshops on PA technique. If you have any interest in learning how to set up a PA then check these out on the 17th and 18th November from 6 - 9 pm. For more info check the link

Alice Musicians get Touring Now!

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:17:00 +0000

Alice musos, are you planning on getting to the Fuse Festival in Adelaide or heading to Melbourne for some shows? Then get over the webjet now as there are dirt cheap fares starting at $48 Alice - Adelaide. Bargain. Check it out here

Fuse open for Showcases

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:49:00 +0000

The Fuse Festival in Adelaide is calling for Artists to submit applications for showcase. Fues os one of the leading Music conferences in Australia and a great opportunity to perform in front on leading national industry figures. The NT had a strong presence in 2009 through the "Long Way To The Top End" showcases so it would be great to keep a strong focus on whats happening up North. For more details check out the link

Millingimbi Gattjirrk Festival launches Web Forum

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:02:00 +0000

Millingimbi Gattjirrk Festival has launched its very own Social Forum website. Founded by festival organiser Lapulung Dhamarrandji, the Forum boasts members from all over Australia. It includes great photos and videos, travel info, up-to-date info about the Festival.With its theme 'Building Bridges Connecting Cultures', the

Festival kicks off this weekend November 6-8, Millingimbi, Yurruwi Island, East Arnhem Land. Read more here.

Schmaltz releases new track

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:39:00 +0000

The NT's very own DJ Schmaltz has released a brand new track, online today. Entitled 'The world is in mono', you can hear it here. See and hear Schmaltz live at Happy Yess on November 14, playing with Summertime and Blastcorp.

Dr. Strangeways to release debut album

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:12:00 +0000

Desert-ska-funk band Dr. Strangeways will launch their debut album 'Strange New World' on Saturday November 7 at Ki Warehouse, Alice Springs. Produced at Red House Studios, the band worked with CAAMA's Bill Davis (aka 'Big Bear") and Melbourne-based sound engineer Michael Den Elzen. Dr. Strangeways will also play at this year's Woodford Folk Festival at the end of December. Visit their website.

Hermannsburg Spectacular - yes it was!

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:39:00 +0000

Over 800 people attended the Hermannsburg Spectacular, held by the region's Historical Society on October 17. Performers included Warren H. Williams (pictured), Utju Band, the Hermannsburg Sunset Band and the Ntaria Ladies Choir. Supported by CAAMA, Imparja, ABC Radio and the NT Government, plans are a foot for Spectacular in 2010. Read more.

Alice Songwriters Retreat - huge!!

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:23:00 +0000

Twelve musicians, 15 songs, three massive days and tons of photos!! Read all about the second Music NT/APRA Songwriters Retreat, held at Ross River Homestead, one hour east of Alice Springs, and check out the photo gallery. (Emma Marree Pantazis pictured above). Well done to all of the hard-working artists and crew involved!

Featured on AIR: Tracks Of The Desert

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:13:00 +0000

Alice Springs record label Tracks Of The Desert is the 'feature label' this month on the AIR (Australian Independent Records) website. Read the interview here.

Match made in heaven: Norman Brumby & Nicky Bomba

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:32:00 +0000

Norman Brumby, drummer for Utju Band , will attend workshops and the Showcase at the 2009 Island Vibe Festival, North Stradbroke Island, Queensland, October 30 - November 1st, 2009, with fellow Willowra musicians. The workshops will be run by ska/reggae/world music exponent Nicky Bomba who's also performing at the Festival on November 1, forming an 'Allstar Band' for the occasion. Word on the street (ie MuNT Forum member Matt Hill!) is that Nicky "is gonna share the love 'round with his All Star Band, and Norman will be invited to play a track or two with him!" Says Matt, "it will be an awesome experience,” and that Island Vibes is looking at initatives to develop "partnerships and relationship between desert bands and 'coastie' festivals." More news soon.

SXSW 2010: open for business

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:06:00 +0000

The Australian Music Office is encouraging Australian artists and bands to apply for the 2010 South by Southwest Festival, with the deadline for artist submissions November 6th, 2009. SXSW "...is a prime opportunity for artists and bands to showcase in front of - and network with - key US and international music industry representatives." More than 30 Australian artists performed at the 2009 SXSW! All submissions will be processed through Sonicbids. More info here and FAQ.

Grind online - mo' music reviews!

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:57:00 +0000

Read the Grind Online Music Review by "Tony" of EP Pilgrimage by NT band Jess Ribeiro & The Bone Collectors. They receive a 4.75/5 rating! Send your CDs to Grind NOW for an online review!! Click here for more info.

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:50:00 +0000

National music industry body the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) has appointed Brisbane-based Craig Spann as the organisation’s new coordinator. AMIN actively promotes Australian artists at major overseas events including South by South West (USA), and is currently embarking upon new partnerships in this area under the Sounds Australia banner. Music NT is a member of AMIN, along with Queensland Music Network (Q Music) and the West Australian Music Industry Association (WAM). The aim to include Victoria and South Australia by the end of 2010. More here.

NT schools shortlisted for Flame Music Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:40:00 +0000

The Flame Awards 2009 is s nationwide competition to highlight and reward schools with great music programs. Three NT schools have been shortlisted: Bees Creek Primary School, Jingili Primary School and Larapinta Primary School. The Awards are run by Music - Play for Life in partnership with ABC Classic FM. There is a $15 000 prize pool and 38 schools have made the shortlist. Congratulations and good luck to the NT schools! More here.

New Music Network - calling for proposals

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:29:00 +0000

The New Music Network (NMN) is calling for proposals for their Mini Concert Series, 2010. The Mini Series involves artists from the ‘the next generation’ of new music ie individuals and/or groups that are just starting out in their performing careers, are not full NMN members, within contemporary new music practice: electronic, improvisational or composed. Proposals are welcome from interstate. For further information please contact Philippa Horn on nmn@newmusicnetwork.com.au or 0411 606 077. Closes November 30.

NT artists clean up at 2009 Deadlys!

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:27:00 +0000

Territory artists Jessica Mauboy, Saltwater Band (pictured) and Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu were winners at the 2009 Deadly Awards held at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in front of 2000 people. In its 15th year, the annual Deadly Awards recognize and celebrate Indigenous talent and achievement in Australia. NT dance diva Mauboy won 4 awards - the most for the night - including 'Song Of The Year'; 'Male Artist Of The Year' went to Gurrumul, with fellow Elcho Island residents Saltwater Band named 'Band Of The Year'. Congratulations to everyone! Huge!! Full list of winners here.

Blastcorp to play Essence

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:29:00 +0000

Blastcorp (NT artist/musician Kris Keogh) is winding up his month-long tour of the East Coast. His last gig is at Essence on Saturday (a massive outdoor installation/electronica gig at Pipemaker's Park in Melbourne), where he will play a swinging egg called Lala! Read more here.

"Message from Mandawuy" - repeated Sat 12.30pm ABC1.

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:40:00 +0000

Mandawuy Yunupingu is the subject of this week's episode of Australian Story, "Message From Mandawuy". The episode sees the former Yothu Yindi singer tell of his his fight against kidney disease and is introduced by Jimmy Little. The episode will be repeated Saturday at 12.30pm on ABC1, and it will also available online. Read more here.

Courier-Mail shines spotlight on NT music.

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:31:00 +0000

Music writer Noel Mengel - one of the speakers at iNTune - has written a huge article about NT music in Brisbane's Courier-Mail. The article features an interview with Mark Grose (Skinnyfish) and spotlights Wildflower (pictured above) Gurrumul, Jessica Mauboy, Tjupi Band, Jess Riberio & The Bone Collectors, The Tableland Drifters and many other NT bands and artists. Read the article.

Success for AMRAP's 'AirIT' program

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:10:00 +0000

Word just though from Amrap: their new Australian music portal AirIT (pronounced "air it") went live on September 30 and has met with overwhelming support from Australian record labels and community radio. They report there are currently over 150 broadcasters/music directors on board accessing over 460 new release Australian tracks. For more information visit the AirIT website.

Huge Build Up Benefit gig

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:02:00 +0000

A massive benefit gig will be held at Brown's Mart on Saturday October 31st, featuring Straight Skirt, Robbie Mills & The Collective, Elemental, Ali Tapper, The Spin, World Beats + more... All funds from this event will go towards the medical costs of the ongoing health care for Arnya Hoffman, a year 5 student at Jingili Primary School, recovering from a brain tumour. More gig details here.

NT singers at Melbourne Arts Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:19:00 +0000

NT musicians Shellie Morris, Leah Flanagan and Paul "Djolpa" McKenzie (Wildwater), pictured above, will feature as part of The Black Arm Band's premiere performance of dirtsong, at this year's Melbourne International Arts Festival. dirtsong is a music performance from Aboriginal Australia. It mixes "traditional and contemporary songs... with newly commissioned music.. sung in many Indigenous Australian languages." More at the MIAF website.

Mei Lai Swan in Top 50 of 'Tooheys Uncharted' competition

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0000

MuNT Forum member Mei Lai Swan has been selected in the Top 50 (from 2300 entries) of the Tooheys Uncharted competition. The prize is a spot on the Big Day Out national tour 2010 and a $25,000 artist development package.Voting is now open (for 2 weeks). To help get Mei Lai through to the next round, you can either vote online or via SMS. For more details visit the Uncharted site.

Yilila to play at Womex

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:57:00 +0000

Arnhem Land band Yilila will travel to Copenhagen to play a showcase gig at the 2009 Womex World Music Expo on Friday October 30. They will play a one hour set from 10.30pm, on the Foyer Stage of the prestigious Copenhagen Concert Centre. More here. Congratulations!

Venus Jetsetter on Rage

noreply@blogger.com (Music NT) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:52:00 +0000

Friday night was the small screen debut for 'Venus Jetsetter', aka NT country musician and MuNT Forum member, Charlotte Grace. 'Venus Jetsetter' is the solo dance project for Grace and a radical departure from her previous work. Her single Electric Cowboy has 'monster hit' written all over it - especially on club dance floors all over Sydney. The music video was played on ABC-TV's Rage on Friday night. The playful clip garnered instant reactions from viewers who took to leaving comments on YouTube. Check it out above - and stay tuned to the MuNT Forum for an upcoming interview with the "Disco Dominatrix" herself!