This year we pulled out the big guns down at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach; the venue was killer the weather held up (in true Sydney weather style) and the speakers made up the creme of the crop, but based on Heath Mawson's keynote speech - their positions shouldn't be taken as a threat, anything is possible at any age - and speaking form experience Heath is only 24 and is the label manager for local phenomenon Modular Records. Heath's experience is inspiring (although he did walk away inspired and impressed by all the teams) and captures just how ideal it is to keep a young person on the books, for the innovation the drive and the passion.
The ISAAC awards followed the awards take their name from Indent’s mascot (Indent Super All AgesCrusader) and are an annual award ceremony and opportunity for young contendersto be recognised and celebrated for exceptional efforts towards their local entertainment scene.
Each of the 10 categories are supported by industry professionals, reflecting the high standards expected and very much delivered by each of the event teams that are funded through Indent’s partnership grants.
Best Event | Supported by Big Day Out
Sahara Herald-Shepherd from the Big Day Out presented the award for the Best Event in 2008. Tuncurry's team 'New Moon Productions' took out the coveted award for their free event; 'Commotion by the Ocean'. Commotion by the Ocean is held in January each year for the past 6 years and has grown in size exponentially every year. In the past year it had an audience of over 1500 people for headlining act Ash Grunwald with a stack of local support. Commotion by the Ocean is the Tuncurry-Foster Region.
Minister for Youth the Hon. Graham West was also there to present each of the 9 remaining awards. Mr West who's entire office are big fans of Indent and a great help to getting news out there - thats a big shout out to Cara Davis -
“The Indent ISAAC awards are important to the development of all-ages music events in NSW,” Mr West said.
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Best Indent Team | Supported by Dept. of Community services
The Best Indent Team in 2008 went to Northo Entertainment Crew in North Richmond. Their annual event 'Rock Across the River' has consistently pulled a killer crowd which isn't a surprise cause this team are exceptional at working together to get things done! In this picture is Minister West, members of the Northo Crew and the Indent big kahuna project manager Greg Carey.
Best MEDIA | Supported by FasterLouder.com
The Dapto team took out the award for the Best Indent Team last year, this year they've been recognised for their media attention for their 7th annual Illawarra regional skate competition. Brett Amatto accepted the award on behalf of the Dapto team (pictured here with Minister West and Mr Carey), their unique and innovative sponsorship and media packages were what caught the eye of Indent HQ.
Shake & Bake | Supported by Modular Records
Dale Garbutt is the gun. Why did he get the shake and bake award, he's just the gun. Dale is the Youth Arts worker at the Loft in Newcastle, he has been running all ages events since 1984. Since 2001 he has put on over 200 all-ages gigs under his Youth Activities position at the Newcastle Council. His continuous support and mentoring for young event co-ordinators. In addition to running all ages gigs all the time the Loft venue runs radio and pod casting classes and shows, electronic music production courses and has a rehearsal and recording studio available for use by young people.
Best Support Organisation | Supported by YAPA
Responsible for supporting the annual premiere youth event in Campbelltown called Fisher's Gig, Campbelltown City Council have been instrumental in assisting the development of youth run entertainment in the region. In 2008, Fisher's Gig attracted over more then 800 young people with some of Australia's best bands including ARIA winners Operator Please and Dead Letter Circus.
Graphic Art | Supported by Love Police
Another award for the Tuncurry-Foster Region the award for Best Graphic Art at an event goes to David Jeismen for his work with the New Moon Productions team's event "King of the Krater". King of the Krater is an annual skate competition that has happened for the past 5 years. Sarah from New Moon Productions is accepting the award on behalf of David.
Best Safety & Transport | Supported by YouthSafe
Amplify Organising Committee stage an annual, free Battle-of-the-bands held at Riverside Park Moruya attracting 3000 people. Amplify Organising Committee utilise the event to engage with young people on local issues of concern. Each year the event has a theme. In 08 it was mental health.
Best Photography Award | Supported by Daniel Boud
Daniel Boud also took the photos of the ISAACs so it was a shame that Peter Manston was not there to get his award for Best Photography - who knows what photographic genius ideas would spark up! Peter took out the award for his photo of Operator Please from the Fishers gig 08. Bruce McCausland from Campbelltown Council was gracious enough to accept the award on Peters behalf.Best Local Supporter | Supported by us...Indent
This award is all about the community that supports all ages events, because we all know it is a big risk and sometimes people aren't willing to give the kids a go. This next award recipient is not like that at all, he has been a strong supporter of community projects since the 80s. Richard Ruhus was nominated by MAD Youth in Bowral for his generous donation of his 'New Empire Cinema' shutting down any form of profiteering. Refusing to accept any money for the use of the venue, or his friendly staff. Richard is especially supportive of programs and activities that benefit local youth. He has also made a very large section of the wall outside the cinema entrance available for annual youth mural.
All Ages Band Supporter | Supported by APRA
APRA supported the All Ages Supporter Band award, which this year was taken out by Central Coast hero’s Something With Numbers. Something with Numbers has always heavily integrated all ages shows into their tours. For the launch of their newest studio release, ‘Engineering the Soul’ one third of the tour was dedicated to all age’s shows. Something With Numbers were on tour again at the time of the awards so couldnt make it, their manager Stephen Wade accepted the awards on their behalf, he is pictured here on the left of APRA's Chris Moller. Both Chris and Stephen stuck around to help out with the panel and workshops respectively.
Unfortunately both Chris and Stephen arrived just after the awards, so during the ceremony this guy jumped up and accepted the award. He's from Orange Rock up, who booked Something with Numbers for their Freshly Plucked festival last year.
So the winners were the rockstars on they day but here are some more shots of the panel and everyone else that participated, oh and our host Tom Tilley, and our hilarious lecturer Craig Schuftan.
