MCANet BULLETIN, MAY 28, 2002
MUSIC COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA NETWORK
II. EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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** B. EVENTS
* B1. FESTIVALS8th ANNUAL REDLANDS BLUEGRASS CONVENTION - KAREN LYNNE /
ACOUSTIC SHOCK
July 6 - 7, Kindilan Camp, German Church Road, Redland Bay
XIIIth FORFESTKROMERIZ 2002
International Festival of Contemporary Arts with Spiritual Orientation
J u n e 22 - 30, Prague, Czech Republic
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* B2. CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS
COMBINED CONFERENCE IN USA
NATIONAL GUILD OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OF THE ARTS, USA
November 13-17, 2002, Atlanta, Georgia USA
"OZECULTURE 2002: TAKING THE NEXT STEP" CONFERENCE
This week, 29-30 May, Sydney
FUTURE OF MUSIC COALITION SUMMIT
CONFERENCE, INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY
October 11-13, Capetown, South Africa
ETHNICITY AND NATIONALISM IN DIVIDED SOCIETIES: CONFLICT AND ACCOMMODATION
June 10-12, 2002, Tel Aviv and Haifa, Israel
IDENTIFYING CULTURE
June 13-15, 2002, Institute of International Business (IIB), Stockholm,
Sweden
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** C. OPPORTUNITIES
* C1. CALLS FOR PAPERS, CALLS FOR SCORES, EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
TWELFTH INTERNATIONAL BIENNAL CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR CULTURAL
ECONOMICS INTERNATIONAL
MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL PROGRAM EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
29 September - 20 October
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* C2. RECORDING OR MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
NEW PLAN FOR TRIPLE J'S UNEARTHED PROJECT
JOHN SLAVEN - NEWCASTLE COUNTRY MUSIC DJ
LEE WILLIAMS - UK COUNTRY MUSIC DJ
BRAIDWOOD FM
COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION PROGRAM IN PERTH
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* C3. FINANCIAL AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
CITY OF MELBOURNE ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM 2003
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* C4. COMPETITIONS, AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES
TIARA AWARDS ONLINE
JEUNESSES MUSICALES MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
May 27 - June 6, 2003, Montreal, Canada
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** B. EVENTS
* B1. FESTIVALS8th ANNUAL REDLANDS BLUEGRASS CONVENTION - KAREN LYNNE /
ACOUSTIC SHOCK
July 6 - 7, Kindilan Camp, German Church Road, Redland Bay
INFO: http://www.redlandscountry.asn.au
XIIIth FORFESTKROMERIZ 2002
International Festival of Contemporary Arts with Spiritual Orientation
J u n e 22 - 30, Prague, Czech Republic
The Festival is organized by the Artistic Initiative Kromeriz under the
auspices of Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, Archbishopic Olomouc
and with attendance of Town Office, The Archbishop Chateau and Gardens in
Kromeriz, Priory and with co-operation of Kromeriz Region Museum, Music
Endowment OSA, Foundation of B.Martinù, The British Council, Society for
Spiritual Music in Prague, Polish Institute in Prague and with financial
support by Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and the Czech Music
Fund in Prague
Motto: The heart of hearts of man is the universe on a small scale with all
the eruptions of supernovas,births and dooms of an inexhaustible abundance
of worlds. We can find there both the tradegy of insignificance of our
earthly existence and the dimension of divinity in ourselves. The tension
between these two poles is a generating force of every creative power,a
tantalizing expectation and catharsis of redemption
C O N F E R E N C E - Czech Musical Environment in the International Context
INFO: The Organization Committee of the Festival Artistic Initiative -
FESTIVAL FORFEST KROMERIZ - Czech Republic Kojetínská 1425, 767 01
KROMERIZ - Czech Republic
TEL/FAX: +420-634-341 316
EMAIL: forfest@quick.cz
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* B2. CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS
COMBINED CONFERENCE IN USA
The College Music Society, Association for Technology in Music Instruction,
and the National Association of Composers, USA will hold joint conferences
September 26-29, 2002, in Kansas City, Missouri.
INFO: Further information, especially about EXHIBITING, can be found at
http://www.music.org/activities/Conf2002/kchome.html
NATIONAL GUILD OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OF THE ARTS, USA
November 13-17, 2002, Atlanta, Georgia USA
Over 300 community arts schools, the great majority of them music schools,
are the Guild members. Agenda: Critical issues, best practices,
partnerships, advocacy, sustainability. Includes a facilities project
planning workshop, workshop on community/school partnerships, and a
workshop on accreditation for community schools of the arts.
INFO: Executive Director, William Fellenberg, phone 0011 1 201 871 3337 or
www.nationalguild.org
"OZECULTURE 2002: TAKING THE NEXT STEP" CONFERENCE
This week, 29-30 May, Sydney
Don't miss this once a year opportunity to keep up to date with the
developing role of the Internet and digital technology for art and cultural
production, distribution and presentation. With over 40 wide-ranging expert
presentations from some of the best of those working in the online area,
including fuel4arts.com presentations on 'Building relationships with users'
and 'Email promotions'.
INFO: The conference program is online now at
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/conference/program.htm.
FUTURE OF MUSIC COALITION SUMMIT
Says the Coalition: Get out your Palm Pilots! Mark your calendars! We have
reserved January 5, 6, and 7, 2003 for FMC's third annual Policy Summit,
which will again take place at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
We're in the early planning stages now, but things will move quickly. Look
for early bird registration rates starting around September 1.
INFO: http://www.futureofmusic.org/action/
CONFERENCE, INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY
October 11-13, Capetown, South Africa
The International Network for Cultural Diversity (INCD) is pleased to invite
you to participate in its third annual conference Fostering Cultural
Diversity and Development: Local, national and global strategies. This
meeting will take place in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa Oct 11-13 2002
and will directly precede that of the Ministers of Culture organized in the
International Network on Cultural Policy (INCP) as has been the case since
2000. Focusing on both the draft Convention on Cultural Diversity and the
field of culture and development, this conference will bring together
artists and experts to create strategies for the enhancement of diversity.
The INCD will be focused in Cape Town on the development of an action plan
for the coming year and delegates will be encouraged to commit to the
implementation of this plan upon returning to their regions.
INFO: The agenda and reference materials are available online at
http://www.incd.net/conference.html - regular updates will be posted in the
months leading up to the conference. Participants from the developing world
may be eligible for some financial assistance; please contact the
Secretariat for more information incd@ccarts.ca.
DEADLINE: early bird reduced fee is available before September 1, 2002 and
fully-paid INCD members are eligible for a special rate before that date.
ETHNICITY AND NATIONALISM IN DIVIDED SOCIETIES: CONFLICT AND ACCOMMODATION
June 10-12, 2002, Tel Aviv and Haifa, Israel
Speakers will include Rogers Brubaker, Donald Horowitz and George Schopflin.
The main focus of the conference will be on former Communist countries and
the Middle East. (Thanks to International Network for Cultural Diversity)
INFO: ssmooha@univ.haifa.ac.il or mottie@post.tau.ac.il
IDENTIFYING CULTURE
June 13-15, 2002, Institute of International Business (IIB), Stockholm,
Sweden
Which culture matters, where, when and under which conditions? The choice of
definition and its consequences. What are the dynamics of the process where
cultures and groups evolve over time? Where do cultures' consequences stop,
and when do different types of culture come into play?
(Thanks to International Network for Cultural Diversity)
INFO: identifying.culture@hhs.se OR
http://www.iib.edu/Identifyingculture/New_version/Identifying_culture.htm
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** C. OPPORTUNITIES
* C1. CALLS FOR PAPERS, CALLS FOR SCORES, EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CALL FOR PAPERS: TWELFTH INTERNATIONAL BIENNAL CONFERENCE OF THE
ASSOCIATION FOR CULTURAL ECONOMICS INTERNATIONAL
June 13-15, 2002, Association for Cultural Economics International (ACEI),
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The Association for Cultural Economics International (ACEI) is a scientific
society that includes academic scholars, government officials, foundation
officials, managers of arts and cultural organizations and artists, united
in their interest in furthering understanding of the economic aspects of the
arts and culture in their own countries and throughout the world.
Papers are welcome from members and non-members in all areas of the
application of economics to the performing and visual arts, heritage, media
economics, cultural industries and cultural policy. (Thanks to International
Network for Cultural Diversity)
INFO: acei@neu.edu OR http://www.fhk.eur.nl/evenementen/acei2002/
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL PROGRAM
29 September - 20 October
Melbourne's annual three-week program of innovative and experimental art. A
diverse selection of artforms is showcased, including: performance, comedy,
visual art, sound, movement, digital art, furniture, fashion, outdoor
performance and public art events
The Fringe is now calling for an innovative line-up for its 20th birthday
year. Registration forms are available via the website, but anyone who has
already completed an expression of interest form will automatically receive
a registration form.
Free Fringe Forums
Tuesday 18 June: Fringe Virgins Forum - Is this your first fringe?
Tuesday 2 July: Publicity
Tuesday 23 July: Publicity 2
Registration Cost: $140
INFO: tel (03) 9481 5111 or www.melbournefringe.com.au
DEADLINE: 28 June 2002
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* C2. RECORDING OR MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
NEW PLAN FOR TRIPLE J'S UNEARTHED PROJECT
The new triple j Unearthed will expose all areas of Australia between May
2002 and November 2003 starting with South Australia:
13 May 20025:00pm Call out for South Australian entries begins.
31 May 2002 5:00pm South Australian entries close
5th July 20025:00pm South Australian winners announced on triple j
After South Australia, triple j's Unearthed will move on to: ACT; Western
Australia; New South Wales; Northern Territory; Tasmania; Victoria;
Queensland
By the end of 2003 every corner of Australia will have a chance to be
Unearthed.
Where and When
· triple j's Unearthed will take place from May 13th 2002 - November 30th
2003
· triple j's Unearthed will unearth one state at a time
Entry & Selection
· Callouts for entries will run for 3 weeks on air on triple j
· Entry into the competition can only be made through the triple j website
http://abc.net.au/triplej/default.htm
· Representatives from various parts of the music industry including
promoters, agents, bookers, journalists etc will be involved in the initial
selection process.
The Winners
· Winning bands will have a greater prize package including recording,
airplay, song-writing, touring, CD compilation release and industry showcase
opportunities made available to them.
· Winning bands will also have an audio and digital 'postcard' made about
them. These postcards will focus on '.a day in the life' of each band and
feature on triple j and on the triple j website.
Live Events & On Air
· There will be more live concert events and triple j broadcasts from each
state
· There will be more on air editorial bringing stories from around the state
onto the triple j airwaves
INFO: For more information on triple j's Unearthed please contact: Samuel
Jackson Brad Cook, National Marketing Manager Marketing Coordinator, Triple
J Triple J, 02 9333 1641 02 9333 1884
jackson.samuel@abc.net.au cook.brad@abc.net.au
URGENT DEADLINE: for South Australia, May 31
JOHN SLAVEN - NEWCASTLE COUNTRY MUSIC DJ
After hosting the Daybreak Country program on 2NUR-FM for many years, I
have changed to hosting a 2 hour afternoon program on 2NUR called "Country
4 You". In addition to this change, I now host another program "Saturday Night
Country" on CHR-FM 96.5 on Saturdays 8pm to 12 midnight, while still hosting
what is now my flagship program "Travelling Country" of a Monday night 8pm
to 12 midnight on CHR-FM. On all programs, I am continuing to promote
independents - both from Australia and overseas. Material for
airplay consideration can be sent to:-
John Slaven
P O Box 69
Mayfield 2304
NSW Australia
LEE WILLIAMS - UK COUNTRY MUSIC DJ
I program the 2 24/7 country channels on Music Choice Europe which now has
over 11 million subscribers across the UK/Central Europe/Scandinavia/Middle
East and Israel. Besides the main US artists I have received a lot of
interest for other artists from Europe and Australia. The Australian music
is getting well received and I need further tracks - Can you help? Frank
Ifield an old friend has sent a few CDs recently, and I get the odd track
from others, but really need the leading names of your area.
INFO: Lee Williams
Music Choice
17 Meadow Lane
Hartley Wintney
Hants
RG27 8RF
England
Tel +44 1252 842750
lwilliams@musicchoice.co.uk or lwilliams@cmr.cix.co.uk
BRAIDWOOD FM
Braidwood FM is raising funds to establish a community radio station in
Braidwood, NSW.
INFO: If you would like to be involved, contact Rob Davidson
rothshir@sci.net.au or www.braidwood.net.au/fmradio
Tel: 02 4842 2241
COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION PROGRAM IN PERTH
I am currently working with Brendon T. Moylan to produce a series of country
music television programs to simulcast on Community Television station
Access 31 and Curtin Radio 927. We're seeking as much country music video
material as you can access, whether current, new release or back-catalogue.
We would appreciate any assistance you can provide to source this material.
We'd require broadcast clearance rights with any material that was provided.
Preferred format is SP Betacam.
We are confident and look forward to the opportunity to promote country
music, particularly Australian, on Brendon's program and with the added
bonus of television exposure.
INFO: Tom Tapping mobile 0419 943 000 or via Brendon 0419 928150
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* C3. FINANCIAL AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
CITY OF MELBOURNE ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM 2003
Grants are available to individuals and organisations in five categories:
· Projects
· Indigenous Arts
· Community Cultural Development
· Council Venues
· Major Programs - Organisations
Assessment criteria: project's artistic/cultural merit, financial viability,
role in artform innovation and capacity to reflect and enhance
Melbourne as a 'City for the Arts'. Most grants are in the range of
$5,000-$15,000 (except Major Programs).
WORKSHOP: A free briefing session for prospective applicants will be held on
11 June, at 5pm, in Horti Hall (31 Victoria St, Melbourne, opposite Trades
Hall). RSVP by 5 June: tel (03) 9658 9658.
INFO: (03) 9658 9658 or enquiries@melbourne.vic.gov.au or
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/grants/index.cfm?menuid=4&infopageid=2
DEADLINE: July 8
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* C4. COMPETITIONS, AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES
TIARA AWARDS ONLINE
The Tiara awards has launched its New Web site.In 1998 the Tamworth
Independent Artist Recognition Awards were commenced to recognise the
immense talent and commitment of Independent artists in Australian Country
Music. We now have an online presence which should aid everyone who aspires
to winning these prestigious awards.
INFO: Details can be found at www.tiara-awards.org including full list of
past winners,the entry form for the 2003 Awards and much more. Should you
require further info or cannot find an answer to your query re the Tiaras
please email me. OR Rob Brown , President tiaras@optusnet.com.au
JEUNESSES MUSICALES MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
May 27 - June 6, 2003, Montreal, Canada
For violin. 8 cash prizes, first prize Canadian$25,000. Finalists perform in
early June in Montreal.
INFO: Full details from www.jeunessesmusicales.com or
info@jeunessesmusicales.ca
DEADLINE: February 14, 2003.
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