Indent Archives for September, 2005

Melbourne underground hip-hop heavyweights Lyrical Commission drop into Sydney to launch their brand new LP 'Murdering Metaphors'. With all-star support from Hyjak and Torcha, Overproof, Full-Throttle, Spit Syndicate, Dj Frenzie. Hosted by Sereck (Def Wish Cast/Celsius). This is a rare chance to see this group perform live and at an all-ages show!

October 7th - Gaelic Club, Devonshire St. Surry Hills (right near Central station)
Presales are $20/ $25 on the door
For more info go to www.purebred.com.au or www.ozhiphop.com

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a major event? How to get your music out and into the ears of the general public punters? If you live in and around the Campbelltown area, Saturday October 8th is your chance to go backstage for an exclusive look at the inner workings of the music industry, when the crew from Sound Barriers rolls on in to crash the Fisher’s Gig.

Date: 8th October 2005
Location: Campbelltown RSL Carberry lane
Time: 12:00pm Cost: $10
Tickets available by registering online at www.soundbarriers.org.au or @ the door.

Guest Speakers
Artist – Ryan “Cutthroat Cowboy” Cowell (Goons Of Doom, Volcom), Publicist - Stacey Piggott (Two Fish Out of Water)
Booking Agent - Clayton Ries (Harbour Agency) Festival Director - Scott Mesiti (GD Worldwide)
Artist Thomas Rock - (Hardcore Classic) Radio Producer - Dan Haak (FBI Radio)

Sound Barriers is a new youth music forum created by GD Worldwide in association with Indent (Music NSW) to enable youth to get behind the walls of the music industry. Educational, informative, participatory, Sound Barriers breaks down key issues in the industry by acting as an adjunct, a window into an existing music industry event (festivals, awards etc.), allowing youth to peer inside the inner cogs (behind the barriers) that have previously appeared impenetrable. Participants will be granted access to all areas via a panel of industry professionals covering the likes of event management, promotion and band management.

For further information and interview requests please contact:
Stacey Piggott @ Two Fish Out Of Water
(02) 9357 6018 or email staceypiggott@optusnet.com.au

Sound Summit is an annual conference/festival which focuses on independent artists and labels working in electronica and hip hop. It is three days of discussion panels, workshops and live performances held in Newcastle, NSW over the long weekend on October.

Discussion panels cover DIY business development, including; licensing, royalties, label management, publicity/promotion, utilising the internet, as well as accessing government funded resources and grants available to independent artists and labels. Hands-on production workshops examine techniques, mastering and performing live and will include showcase performances from Sound Summit guests. There are also general discussion panels, special youth events and a demo listening panel, where anyone can submit a demo for live feedback.

The main themes behind Sound Summit are accessibility and knowledge sharing. The conference is an opportunity for independent artists and labels to meet, learn and share information. There are also night-time gigs that showcase emerging talent in Australia and International touring artists.

Sound Summit is the largest festival of its kind in the southern hemisphere and is part of the annual “this is not art” festival which also encompasses Electro fringe, National Young Writers Festival, The National Student Media Conference, EAR and Strike. See www.thisisnotart.org for full program details.

All Sound Summit sessions are $5. Bargain! For session and program details go to www.soundsummit05.com/



Artstart - NSW's Youth Arts & Skills Festival kicks off on Saturday September 17. The official launch takes place at the Forecourt, Museum of Sydney - Corner Phillip and Bridge St. Sydney (one block from Circular Quay). Rosie Beaton from JJJ's super request will be MC.

Official Launch: 1.30pm
Entertainment: 2-4pm
Exhibition: September 17 - October 3

For more info go to www.artstart.com.au