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Featuring Domino Records and Publishing A&R Manager, Morgan Lebus (Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys, Animal Collective and more) as well as Australia's leading music managers, this event is for NSW based music managers, artists, publishers, labels and anyone in the music industry with the aim of going global.
AIM have teamed up with some of Australia’s finest creative talent to showcase these great musicals, including directors Neil Gooding (The Hatpin, Gutenberg the Musical), Kris Stewart (Resident director for Wicked and A little Night Music) and writing partnerships Peter Rutherford & James Millar (The Hatpin, LOVEBiTES), Dean Bryant & Matthew Frank (Virgins, Once We Lived Here).
Other music industry talent that are lending their experience to the production include; Burn the Floor musical Director; Charlie Hull and Fame sound operator; Andrew Foster. “YARN is a celebration of Australian stories created by great Australian writers. At AIM we are passionate about the development of new works and encouraging of works produced by young writers, directors, choreographers, musicians and performers. To have the writers involved in the rehearsal process here at AIM has been a fantastic experience for the students. Students are required to capture the essence of five different works with contrasting performance and music styles. AIM Music theatre Department is proud to be able to showcase some of the music Industry's future performers and creators ” says Jennifer Murphy, head of the music theatre department. AIM music theatre students will be performing exerts from five Australian musicals, including; “The Silver Donkey” A lost soldier helps young friends escape the trauma of wartime through story-telling and the immense power of children’s imagination. “Someone’s Son” Imagines the world of the Unknown Soldier in the war to end all wars. Boys not men were sent to war and men not boys came home. A story of love and innocence. “Hash Honey” (Adaption of Byrce Courtenay’s best selling; Smoky Joe’s Café) A race against time, money and motorbikes. This intoxicating concoction mixed with a driving rock score is a heady brew. “Australia got it wrong when the vets came home from Vietnam”, and a lot of them have never recovered. “The Virgin Wars” A socially conscious teen drags her team of cheerleaders to school halls around America promoting the virtues of chastity. Absurdly funny… absurdly absurd “Love Bites" Is a joyous, quirky, sexy, sassy, wise, hilarious and (sometimes) heartbreaking exploration of the alpha and omega of one of life's biggest puzzles: romance Entry to the performances is free, however bookings are essential for each show. Bookings can be made through calling AIM on (02) 9219 5444 or via events@aim.edu.au.
Reach Out is a web-based service that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 14-25 years by providing them with information, support and advice on issues like depression, bullying, wellbeing and relationships. The anonymous and free support website offers skill development by working with health professionals to strengthen the pathways between online and community based service delivery. 10% (excluding GST) of the cost of each ticket sold is donated to further this cause making each person attending the Take Action Tour an active participant in making the world a better place.
The tour’s headliners Attack Attack!, hailing from central Ohio, have gone from strength to strength since the release of their debut full-length, Someday Came Suddenly. Amidst the sensationalist reviews, mainstream news coverage and viral video crazes, the brash quintet has ignored the naysayers and persevered to become one of the most rapidly rising and exciting bands in heavy music today! With their self-titled second record quickly cementing their position atop the post-hardcore heap, Attack Attack! are here to move and shake the very foundations of the genre. No strangers to the road, San Diego four-piece Pierce The Veil will also be making their first appearance on Australian shores as part of Take Action. After the breakout success of their Equal Vision backed debut A Flair For The Dramatic, the forward-thinking quartet racked up some serious miles in the van with everyone from Bring Me The Horizon and The Devil Wears Prada to Four Year Strong and Mayday Parade, while still finding the time to write their smashing new album, Selfish Machines. Joining these US acts on the road will be Melbourne newcomers Dream On, Dreamer, who recently released their debut EP Hope through Boomtown Records. Take Action Tour Australia 2009, spearheaded by the chart-topping All Time Low and pop-punk sensations Set Your Goals raised over $17,000 for the youth suicide prevention team at ReachOut.com, an achievement that is set to repeat itself off the back of this year’s eclectic line-up. The Take Action Tour is always comprised of the brightest up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. Previous acts involved include: The Plain White T’s, All Time Low, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, We The Kings, Paramore, Every Time I Die, Jimmy Eat World, Avenged Sevenfold, Hawthorne Heights, Chiodos, Thrice, Anti-Flag, Silverstein, Dillinger Escape Plan, and many more. About Hopeless Records and Sub City: Founded in 1993, Hopeless Records is a Southern California independent record label home to breakout artists All Time Low, There For Tomorrow, Anarbor, We Are The In Crowd, and many more. Throughout its 15-year history, Hopeless Records has released more than 100 albums and launched the careers of Avenged Sevenfold, Thrice, and Melee. In 1999 Hopeless Records formally started supporting non-profit organizations under the Sub City banner with charitable albums, tours, and events. Now itself a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, Sub City continues this mission of raising funds and awareness for worthy causes, and to date has raised nearly $2 million dollars for over 50 non-profit organizations. TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 18, 9AM FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER FOWLERS, ADELAIDE (LIC AA) Tickets from Moshtix on 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au & Venuetix on (08) 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER THE CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE (18+) Tickets from the Corner Box Office on (03) 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com and Fist2Face SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER THE CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE (U18) Afternoon show! Tickets from the Corner Box Office on (03) 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com and Fist2Face TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER TUGGERANONG YOUTH CENTRE, CANBERRA (AA) Tickets from Moshtix 1300 438 849 www.moshtix.com.au and Landspeed Records and The Music Shop WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER THE FACTORY, SYDNEY (LIC AA) Tickets from Metro Theatre Box Office 02 9550 3666 www.metrotheatre.com.au, Ticketek on 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER OASIS YOUTH CENTRE, WYONG (AA) Tickets from Oztix 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au, Moshtix 1300 438 849 www.moshtix.com.au, Resist Records, Macron Music Erina (Oztix outlet) and Leading Edge Music Lake Haven FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER ALBERT WATERWAYS, GOLD COAST (AA) Tickets from Oztix 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au, Moshtix 1300 438 849 www.moshtix.com.au, Sunflower, Cooly Hotel, All Music And Vision and Kill The Music SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER SOS, RNA SHOWGROUNDS, BRISBANE (18+) Tickets from Oztix 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER THE HIFI, BRISBANE (U18) Afternoon show! Tickets from www.thehifi.com.au, 1300 The Hifi, all Oztix outlets including Rocking Horse, Butterbeats, Music Mania and Kill The Music
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