ANNA LAVERTY TAKES UP RESIDENCE AT NEWMARKET STUDIOS

Producer, mixer and engineer extraordinaire, Anna Laverty (Florence and The Machine, Nick Cave, Courtney Barnett) will be taking up residence at North Melbourne’s Newmarket Studio for a six month stay, commencing June 1st. 
 
Having learned her craft under the tutelage of Paul Epworth (Adele, Foster The People) and Ben Hillier (Blur, U2) at Miloco Studios in London, working on releases by Bloc Party and Depeche Mode amongst others, Anna Laverty has quickly established herself as one of Australia’s finest young producers.
 
With a reputation for bringing out the full potential of recordings, Anna has built an extraordinary portfolio of production credits in recent times. She has been behind the desk working on projects for some of the most beloved acts in Australia and abroad, including: The Peep Tempel, Something For Kate, Eagle and the Worm, Cut Copy, Meg Mac, Lady GaGa, New Gods, Jae Laffer, Loose Tooth and East Brunswick All Girls Choir.
 
The opportunity to take up residence at Newmarket Studios is an exciting one for Laverty.
 
"I’m honoured to be asked to take over Newmarket for 6 months. I’ve always loved the sound of the records that come out of the studio and can’t wait to get in there and play with all the new (old) toys!”
 
Renowned for its high end recording equipment (including a Kawai Grand Piano and an extensive collection of vintage mics) and its four premium quality, purpose built tracking rooms, Newmarket Studios has been the studio of choice for some of the bigger projects to come out of Australia in recent years, including the acclaimed collaborative album by Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile ‘Lotta Sea Lice’ and King Gizzard and The Lizzard Wizard’s ‘Sketches of Brunswick East’.   
 
Partnering one of Australia’s most talented young engineers with one of the country’s top studios, is certain to produce some extremely exciting results.
 
To enquire about working with Anna at Newmarket Studios, please contact:
 
info@catherineharidy.com

APRA MEMBERS OFFERED WORK SPACE IN LA, NASHVILLE, AND LONDON

Need a fresh work space while on your international tour, or while based in a foreign city? Good news! APRA members now have access to entertainment-oriented work spaces in LA, Nashville, and London.

During a week of whirlwind member events held in Los Angeles, Nashville and London, APRA AMCOS Head of Member Services and incoming CEO Dean Ormston announced that the music rights organisation is offering dedicated workspace to its members and their managers who are increasingly travelling to those cities for professional opportunities. 

Partnering with InDo (pictured) in the heart of Nashville’s music community, APRA AMCOS will not only have desk space and office amenities but writers’ rooms and performance space available.

Hotdesks and office space are available at the legendary RAK Studios in London, where artists including Adele, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Midnight Oil have recorded. 

In LA, there is desk space available in Hollywood at IgnitedSpaces, a multi-functional hub for a variety of entertainment companies. Plans are underway to offer writers’ rooms and performance spaces in LA and London, with Berlin facilities on the horizon as well.

With APRA AMCOS international representatives already well-established in LA, Nashville and London, the spaces are an investment in the ever-growing contingent of Australian and New Zealand songwriters, producers and composers who are making breakthroughs in the global music industry.

Ormston commented on the initiative: “Today’s global music market is bringing unprecedented overseas opportunities to Aussie and Kiwi songwriters and composers, and APRA AMCOS is committed to travelling with our members every step of the way. With more of our members heading to the world’s most competitive creative hubs, we’re keen to support their creative and business objectives.”

FOR WORKSPACE ENQUIRIES, CONTACT APRA AMCOS INTERNATIONAL REPS: 

LOS ANGELES
Lani Richmond
e: la@apra.com.au

NASHVILLE
Mark Moffat
e: nashville@apra.com.au

UK/EUROPE (based in London)
Adam Townsend
e: atownsend@apra.com.au

The Noisefloor release the first video from the epic "Tavern Of Power Project"

Late last year Matthew Crawley and Nicholas Harrison announced they were closing down their much loved bar, The Golden Dawn: Tavern Of Power. However, they couldn’t go out without a bang; an epic summer programmed with their favourite artists, DJs and events. 69 nights of the best talent around.

So much more than a bar The Golden Dawn: Tavern Of Power is an important community space.  Originally intended as simply a Ponsonby pop-up the venue soon took on a more noteworthy role. It is the spiritual home to a multitude of musicians, artists, professionals and other creatives. A much loved performance space of both indie and mainstream artists. The audience a unique intersection of urban professionals and fringe bohemians. It is vital jewel in the Auckland nightlife crown… and it always sounds great!

It was with all this in mind that long time sound engineer Bob Frisbee and had an idea: The Tavern Of Power Project - he and the team at The Noisefloor would multi-track record and multi-camera film every single performance in the venue’s final three months. All 69 shows!!

The aim of the project is to capture a complete snapshot of a significant cultural hub. One that’s been a incubator and showcase for many upcoming and major artists over the last seven years. To capture both the performances and the atmosphere.

The project is intended as both an archive and a celebration; of the venue’s diversity, inclusivity and above all the exceptional music that graced it’s tiny stage.  There will be a vast pool of all types footage filmed over the 3 months; from the base crew of camera people and guest shooters who have a long association with the venue and the performers. It is firmly impressed upon all camera people that they are to maintain a low key presence.. not be in the face of patrons or performers and to not interfere with the special Golden Dawn vibe.

The epic lineup of final shows includes: Nadia Reid, Samuel Flynn Scott & Luke Buda (Phoenix Foundation), Lawrence Arabia, Tiny Ruins, The Beths, Surfing USSR, Tyra And The Tornados, Slumbug, Shoddy, Sal Valentine And The Babyshakes, Magic Factory, Wax Chattels, Womb, Best Bets, Emily Edrosa, The Situations, Voom, Shaft, Jonathan Besser And The Zestnicks, Suren Unka, Heavy, Dbldbl, Coco Solid, Water, Sea Views, The Groove Sessions, Bonaparte, GAMER, The Sandy Mill Band, Francois, The Atlas Mountains, Hopetoun Brown, Peter Baecker, Trip Pony, Skilaa, Echo Oh’s, Centre Negative, File Folder, LA Suffocated, Flying So High-Os, Soccer Practise, Lisa Crawley, Boycrush, Audrey’s Dance, Spring Break, Guardian Singles, The Ruby Suns, Tono, Randa, Caitlin Smith, The Big Flip Massive, Carb On Carb, Being, The Circling Sun, Herriot Row, Spanner, Fabulous Arabia, Delaney Davidson, Jebu Pleasure Club, Ruckus, Orchestra Of Spheres, New Farben, Dateline, Polyester.

The results so far have been amazing and The Noisefloor is kicking the project off with a teaser video on their website, which provides a taste of what is to come. There are lot’s of exciting ideas in the works...announcements soon.

“Some nights at Golden Dawn you just knew..  this was the best thing happening in the world right now.”

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/tavernofpowerproject

www.thenoisefloor.co.nz/tavern-of-power-project.html

IGNITE OPENS ITS DOORS TO YOUNG KIWI PRODUCERS AGED 15-18

The youth development programme IGNITE is opening its doors to up-and-coming producers, with three of New Zealand's leading producers and engineers announced as mentors.
 
IGNITE, which nurtures and empowers young people to pursue their passion in music, was established in 2016. Applications for the 2018 programme opened earlier this month, now the programme is being extended to include Music Production, which will run parallel to the Event Management stream. Applications are now open and close on Sunday 11 March, 6pm - apply here.

The 12-week programme will also focus on the power of mentoring; offering participants aged 15-18 a very unique experience and hands-on approach and the opportunity to learn from the best. Participants will also attend various seminars, workshops and venue tours.  Under the guidance of their mentors, each participant will produce one finished track by the end of the programme, thanks to Golden Age Studio, Saiko Studios and Depot Sound.  There are three placements available and there is no cost to participate in the programme, which will run from April 7 to June 28.

Participants will be mentored by three of New Zealand's most well-known and successful producers and engineers - Josh Fountain (MAALA, Openside, Theia, Mitch James, Matthew Young), Djeisan Suskov (Saski, SACHI, Chores, Abby Wolfe, Openside) and Dave Rhodes (The Warratahs, Head Like A Hole, Push Push, Brendon Thomas and the Vibes).

WIN SOME LOVE FROM UNSIGNED ONLY

We wanted to let you know that Unsigned Only is running a special two-week promotion, "Win Some Love," from February 14-28, 2018 for all artists not signed to a "major" record label (indies are totally fine).

This is a chance to  win some great prizes (valued at $10,000) – plus all entries entered between Feb 14-28, 2018 will be automatically entered into the 2018 Unsigned Only Music Competition and will be eligible for the overall competition prizes. Enter as many songs as you like in as many categories as you like! A First, Second, and Third Place winner will be selected in this special promotion. Prizes for Win Some Love include merchandise and services from Indie Bible, Shure, Vinylify, Supreme Tracks, Celebrity Access, D'Addario, Disc Makers, Radio Airplay, and Symphonic Distribution. Click here for a full prize listing of both the overall competition prizes and the Win Some Love prizes. 

What Is Unsigned Only? 

Unsigned Only is designed for solo artists, bands, and singers all over the world who are unsigned to a major label record deal. Limiting the competition to unsigned artists levels the playing field for entrants because they are not competing with well-known artists, Grammy winners, or artists with a major label machine behind them.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SONGHUBS

SONGHUBS AUCKLAND
16 - 21 APRIL 2018

ROUNDHEAD STUDIOS
151 Newton Rd, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

SongHubs Auckland is a collaborative song-writing retreat presented by APRA AMCOS with the generous support of NZ On Air, Auckland Council, Recorded Music New Zealand and the New Zealand Music Commission.

SongHubs Auckland brings internationally acclaimed songwriters to Auckland where they collaborate with New Zealand and Australian writers, artists and producers. The participants are selected by our independent curator Greg Haver.

There are sixteen places available - twelve for writers and four for producers.

You are eligible to apply for SongHubs Auckland 2018 if:

• You are an elected Full Writer Member of APRA
• You’re able to demonstrate either commercial success or a strong track record of audience and industry support within the past two years
• You have a manager, record company, music publisher, or distributor supporting your career
• You have a recording scheduled for release during the 12 months following SongHubs Auckland 2018
• You have collaborated and/or worked on successful local or international releases
• You are keen and willing to collaborate with other artists, songwriters and producers
• You are willing to make yourself available for media relating to SongHubs Auckland 2018, and for your image and biography to be used in association with this and future SongHubs events. 
• You are available for the duration of SongHubs Auckland 2018 – including the introductory drinks on Sunday 15th April and the Wrap / Listening Party on Saturday 21stApril.

THE OFFER

TWO (2) fully funded places for internationally based APRA AMCOS members:

• Return flights to Auckland from anywhere in the world
• Accommodation for seven (7) nights
• Per diem of $60 NZD per day for six (6) days.

TWO (2) fully funded places for APRA AMCOS members who are resident in New Zealand:

• Return flights to Auckland from anywhere in New Zealand
• Accommodation for seven (7) nights
• Per diem of $60 NZD per day for six (6) days.

TWELVE (12) non-funded places for APRA AMCOS members who are resident in New Zealand.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 7 MARCH 2018

• Submission close 5pm Wednesday 7 March 2018
• All submissions will be evaluated by SongHubs curators
• Successful applicants will be advised by 20 March 2018

IGNITE 2018 - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Applications are now open for the IGNITE 2018 programme, which kicks off on April 7, and will see 10 music industry professionals mentoring the next generation of aspiring young event managers.

The youth development initiative was first launched in 2016 with the aim of empowering young people to pursue their passion in music and events. Now the 12-week, Auckland-based, programme returns, offering placements for 10 young people, aged 15-18. Each participant will be paired with an industry mentor, who will provide one-on-one support, advice and practical information.

Participants will also further their skills at hands-on workshops, seminars and venue tours and get the opportunity to apply their skills learnt to produce a music-based event at the end of the programme.

One deserving graduate will be awarded the MAINZ Scholarship to study a Diploma in Music and Event Management in 2019.

Applications for the programme, which is free, can be found HERE and close on Sunday, March 4, 6pm.

MEET THE MENTORS:

This year's mentors include a mix of high profile industry heavyweights, and up-and-comers who are fast establishing a name for themselves in New Zealand music. They offer invaluable event experience and industry knowledge. 

• Dylan Keating (Moretone Music)
• Ellie Smith (Freelance Tour Manager / Production Assistant)
• Fenella Stratton (Twice The Hype)
• Josh Smith (Rhythm and Vines)
• Poppy Tohill (CRS Management, Auckland City Limits)
• Riccardo Ball (Wrecking Ball Media)
• Tim Richards (Music in Parks / Auckland Marathon)
• Tom Anderson (Freelance Production / Whammy Bar)

*Dylan Keating and Riccardo Ball’s involvement is thanks to the support of the
Music Managers Forum (MMF).

The final two mentors will be selected once the applications close, taking into consideration their musical interests and aspirations, to best match the participant with an industry mentor.

The inaugural IGNITE programme in 2016 was met with great success, resulting in many of its participants moving on to tertiary education and gaining work placements and internship opportunities across the industry. Hunter Keane, who was then a student at Western Springs College, was awarded the MAINZ Scholarship to study a Diploma in Music and Event Management. He was supported by mentor Anthony Metcalf and ran a concert featuring the band The Leers.

Watch Hunter's story here

About Ignite:

IGNITE believes when young people discover their passion they will thrive and reach their full potential. Music is a powerful artform via which IGNITE supports the personal and professional development of young people, giving them a stepping stone to further education pathways and discover the various careers that exist within New Zealand's vibrant creative industries. Through the programme, our young people will also engage the wider community by producing truly authentic youth events – run by young people for young people, whilst creating key performance opportunities for young and emerging artists. IGNITE is made possible in 2018 with generous support from Music and Audio Institute of NZ (MAINZ), NZ Music Commission and Creative Communities.


Full programme information, mentor bios and the application form are available at: www.igniteprogramme.org.nz

SOLE MUSIC ACADEMY LAUNCHES IN CHRISTCHURCH

SOLE Music Academy was founded by Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and NZ Music Commission Mentor Sacha Vee

SOLE STANDS FOR 'A SOURCE OF LEARNING AND EMPOWERMENT'. 

Currently SOLE Music Academy offers group evening sessions in Singing, Songwriting and Artist Development but will soon offer sessions in Music Production, Djing and Music Business.

We don’t believe in aimless music lessons. When you sign up at SOLE Music Academy we take time to establish your own personal goals and dreams in music.

Whether it is to perform your own set at a local bar, record and release your own music, get your music heard on radio, or become the next big NZ music export and perform on the international stage, no goal will be too small or too big and will always be supported.

Due to our invaluable experience and expansive network we specialise in ‘bridging the gap’ into the music industry.

To find out more about SOLE sessions and SIGN UP NOW go to www.solemusicacademy.co.nz

“WE BELIEVE SACHA HAS THE RIGHT ATTITUDE AND CONNECTIONS TO MAKE THIS ACADEMY SUCCESSFUL AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HER ON ANOTHER LEVEL, NOT JUST AS AN ARTIST WE PROUDLY SUPPORT.”

– James Meharry, Station Director RDU 98.5FM

“Sacha has developed considerable skills, capability and reputation as an artist and educator here in new zealand and also in Europe and japan. that experience and her global perspective have given her an enornus wealth of knowledge to pass onto up and coming musicians”

– Tom Rainey, Head of Creative Industries, ARA Institute of Canterbury