Indent’s new Advisory Group Members, introducing Melody and Jen…

The Indent Advisory Group (IAG) is made up of industry and support representatives that meet every so often to discuss issues in the all ages realm and how Indent can address the. The IAG is also made up of two young people who operate on a two year term, a bit like the American Presidential term - without the wielding power over a nation, the IAG Young Members represent the youth of NSW and the eyes and ears of the all ages scene, and so Indent is happy to introduce to you now Melody and Jen... newiag Jen, or J-rizzle is from Batemens Bay and Melody, aka M-unit is from Carlingford, they just had their first Indent Advisory Group meeting and performed with out standing results; here are some of the things that you should know about them... Name Jennifer | Melody Gangsta name j- rizzle | M-Unit Where are you from? Batemens Bay | Carlingford Why do you want to get involved with the Music Industry "I love music festivals concerts and everything about it, and when i was younger me and some friends decided lets put a show on- since then ive been involved with events in the area" | "At running the risk of sounding cliché, there is just no denying that music is a vital part of my life. It inspires me, and keeps me sane, and I guess seeing the effect it has on me, makes me want to be involved in sharing it with others." Give us one word that describes your local all ages music scene. Why did you choose that word "lacking - were working on it, not much happens down on the coast as were pretty isolated from tour circuits" | "Zealous - people are enthusiastic, passionate and a tad bit obsessive when it comes to music around here." What was your first live music experience? " blink 182- when i was 15" | "My dad surprised me with tickets to a Coldplay concert. I don’t know what was more entertaining, seeing Coldplay live, or watching my 50+ dad mosh…" What are some of your favorite music/bands? "millencolin, karnivool, frenzal rhomb, incubus, los capitanes, original theft and jebediah and a whole lot more mainly punk" | "Coldplay, Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Lauryn Hill, Matt & Kim, Snob Scrilla, The Cat Empire, Papa Vs. Pretty, The Fugees, Pink Floyd, Dawnbreaker Collective, Debussy, Animal Collective, Bloc Party, Uffie, Metronomy, Sigur Ros, The roots, Air France, The Cinematic Orchestra, Architecture in Helsinki, Explosions in the Sky, Grizzly Bear, Jose Gonzalez, Cloud Control, Iron & Wine, Kings of Leon, Bon Iver and much, much more" If you could be an animal what would it be? "A polar bear- i love the snow and i dont think they have many predators" | "A bear – top of the food chain" If you could be any historical figure who would you be? "nirvana- and creating a genre" | "Nelson Mandela, what a man" Favorite ice cream flavor? "choc- chip" | "Cookies and Cream" What do you most want to achieve while being involved with the Indent Advisory Group? "networking, learn and to gain information to pass on and increase music events in my local area" | " To learn new skills and gather up a great load of knowledge and experience. Then go back and rule the music industry with an iron fist."

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