One Movement for Music Perth Announces Artist Development Initiatives
Thursday, 23 September 2010
One Movement for Music (OMFM) is proud to assist in the development and nurturing of Australian artists and providing them with real opportunities to showcase their talents to the who’s who of the international music scene. OMFM is excited to announce this year’s initiatives and projects aimed at providing up and coming artists with invaluable career development opportunities - the APRA Cross Cultural Songwriting Collaboration Project, the Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS), the Fringe Festival and partnerships with Triple J and Channel [V].
APRA Cross Cultural Songwriting Collaboration Project
This unique project allows for a ground breaking presentation of cross cultural musical collaboration as part of the international One Movement Music Festival and is focused on highlighting musical talent in the Asia Pacific Region. The Songwriting Project provides APRA members with the opportunity to collaborate with international artists with a view to creating and developing new material which is showcased immediately to national and international delegates at One Movement.
This year’s APRA Cross Cultural Songwriting Collaboration Project includes – Mama Kin from Australia and Raghu Dixit from India who will work together from a Perth based studio and will present the outcome of this cross cultural initiative at the One Movement Music Festival on Saturday, 9 October at the The Esplanade in Perth.
“The opportunity to collaborate with a songwriter of Raghu’s calibre is as exciting as it is petrifying,” Mama Kin says. “Not only am I grateful for the challenge, I’m really intrigued as to what a Raghu/Mama song will sound like. I’m a big fan of APRA’s work and this initiative is testament to their passion and support of songwriting as a craft.”
Paul Knowles from Jenral Group, Raghu Dixit’s manager said “It shows wonderful vision and creativity by APRA and One Movement to introduce Raghu Dixit, a high-profile Indian songwriter, to Mama Kin from Australia. I’m sure that the results of this songwriting collaboration will be quite sensational. Our camp are very excited by the initiative and it’s great to see APRA spearheading such projects”.
“A project that seeks to marry the diverse creative interests of songwriters is always an exciting prospect. To then have the results of that collaboration offered to a hungry audience, is an inspired concept. Congratulations to One Movement on a unique project that APRA is thrilled to be a part of. Happy collaborating to Mama Kin and Raghu” said Sally Howland, Director Member Services, APRA|AMCOS
Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS)
It has always been an aim of the One Movement partners to ensure that real benefits to Australian artists, and, in particular, indigenous artists are realised through the hosting of OMFM in Australia. As such as part of this commitment to fostering new talent OMFM founded the Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS).
The scholarship is designed to provide an opportunity for Indigenous artists to gain high level industry experience and exposure to ultimately achieve their career objectives.
AIMS is a pioneering partnership between OMFM, Skinnyfish Music and MGM Distribution, with the application process supported by Sonicbids.
OMFM invited indigenous artists from across Australia to apply via Sonicbids to participate in the 2010 scholarship, offering an opportunity to showcase at the One Movement Music Festival as well as gain professional and performance development experience.
2010 State Finalists
The state finalists for this year are:
- Lady Lash (Vic)
- Jake and the Cowboys (WA)
- Karnage and Darknis (SA)
- The Medics (Qld)
The finalists from each State receive the opportunity to showcase at OMFM in an intimate environment to music industry representatives from around the world, a three hour development and mentoring session with renowned and experienced professionals from within the music industry covering areas such as A&R, marketing, management, presentation and publishing, an invitation to attend One Movement for Music and a delegate registration to attend the MUSEXPO conference, contribution towards flights to Perth from their nearest capital city and accommodation (for residents of SA, VIC and WA supported by their local Arts body) and a 3 month Sonicbids membership.
The overall winner will further receive in addition to the above benefits a minimum 4 hour session in a Perth based recording studio with members of the panel to mentor the production and recording process, 6 month Sonicbids membership, the opportunity to play at the “Share the Spirit Festival” on 26 January, 2011 (provided by Songlines Victoria) and a live recording of their winning showcase performance.
State arts bodies including Songlines Victoria, Arts SA and Arts Qld will provide the finalist from their respective state with a contribution towards travel and accommodation expenses to take up this opportunity and appear at the showcase in Perth. Artists from the NT and WA may also be eligible to apply for a music grant through their local arts body for a contribution towards such costs.
Jessie Lloyd, Program Manager, Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation said “Songlines is proud to be involved and support the AIMS program as part of the One Movement Festival in 2010. It is a great opportunity for indigenous musicians to get national and international exposure and Songlines is excited to support Lady Lash to represent Victoria in this year’s scholarship.”
Arts SA said “Arts SA is pleased to be supporting professional opportunities for up and coming talent such as Karnage and Darknis who will be involved in the Australian Indigenous Scholarship at OMFM in 2010.”
The panel for the 2010 AIMS program are Mark Grose (Director, Skinnyfish Music), Rhoda Roberts (Festival Director, GARMA Festival & Creative Director, Sydney New Years Eve), James Ware (Creative Director, Waving at Trains), Guy Ghouse (Musician & Educator, Desert Child) and Mark Richardson (Founder and Creative Director, Forum 5).
The panel will judge the live showcases at One Movement Music and judge a winning act based on their performance in areas such as technical ability, level of experience, originality, song writing ability, overall artistic ability and an assessment of their past experience.
James Ware, Creative Director, Waving at Trains said “I'm really excited about working with the finalists involved in this year’s Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship and with the other panel members to provide valuable feedback and career direction to the artists involved. This is a fantastic initiative that will not only showcase the artists to national and international delegates, but provide the artists with crucial connectivity with people who have international experience in the industry. Connectivity and exposure that they may not have otherwise had and that is invaluable to those trying to break into the international market.”
One Movement Fringe Festival
OMFM is delighted to announce the return of the One Movement Fringe Festival. Following on from last year’s success, the streets of the CBD will be transformed once again throughout the week of One Movement, bringing the city to life and helping to truly transform Perth into a lively and vibrant musical hotbed with free musical performances enveloping the city.
The One Movement Fringe Festival provides an opportunity to strategically assist with the development and industry experience of local Western Australian musicians by providing them with a valuable platform to perform to the community, the music industry and the media.
The One Movement Fringe Festival will provide an opportunity for more than 60 Western Australian artists, to present their works in a high quality environment to the music industry and just as importantly the community and their fans.
Last year’s Fringe was a tremendous success, hailed by the public and performing musicians alike as helping to transform the perception of Perth as a cultural backwater.
“Oddly enough for a showcase festival, my show at One Movement Fringe last year was probably one of the most fun gigs I’ve ever had. Where I’ve found a lot of showcase gigs have a stale air of industry about them, the festival component of One Movement sets it apart. Potential industry contacts get a chance to see acts in their natural environment. More importantly, the event opened my eyes to opportunities in Asia I would have otherwise missed and acts I would have never had the chance to see. I am marking this years’ event in my diary” said Tomas Ford, Artist/Manager.
Look out for the Fringe Festival pitches around the City and come and check out the talent on offer!
Triple J Unearthed
Once again OMFM has partnered with Triple J to provide eight lucky Unearthed state and territory winners along with Unearthed High winners from earlier this year, Stonefield, the opportunity to perform to the public in the big top at the One Movement Festival as well as at the exclusive Unearthed triple j showcase in front of all the music industry heavyweights. After thousands of submissions we are pleased to announce an eclectic bunch of winners from across the country. From New South Wales we welcome electronic pop duo Kyu, while our capital offers up punksters, Crash the Curb. From OMFM’s hometown its indie rockers, Sons of Rico, and The Honey Month will bring us their own blend of Indie pop from Queensland. Joining us from South Australia is rock punk trio Grenadiers, and hailing from the Northern Territory, Jess Ribiero and The Bone Collectors will showcase their roots stylings. Finally, Victoria’s The Melodics will mix their hip hop with a little rock, and the final piece of the puzzle are Tasmania’s indie pop quartet New Saxons.
Channel [V]
As part of their close involvement with the One Movement Music Festival in 2010, Channel [V] ran a national competition both on air and online, giving one band the chance to perform at the Weekend Festival. After scouring through a plethora of talented entries, the decision was made and Perth up and coming band Wolves were chosen.
“We were inundated with entries from bands around the country,” said Shaun James, General Manager, XYZnetworks. “There is some serious talent on the rise, so we’re excited to be able to continue this competition and give emerging acts the chance to showcase their material in front of key global players in the music industry. The exposure is invaluable. While we were impressed with many of the entrants, Wolves really stood out from the pack with their dynamic and inimitable sound. These guys get the Channel [V] stamp of approval.”
Wolves will take to the stage on the Perth Esplanade on Sunday, 10 October.
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