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Dutch Tilders on the road once more
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
"On The Road Once More" featuring Dutch Tilders, James T and Hat Fitz. Acoustically, solo and together.
29/11/07 Gallipoli Club, Newcastle.
30/11/07 Clarendon, Katoomba.
1/12/07 Brass Monkey, Cronulla.
2/12/07 The Vanguard, Newtown.
Infoline 0407 460 856.
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BUKKCITY EP Launch
Friday, October 19, 2007
BUKKCITY are having an EP Launch - 8pm HERMANNS BAR, City Rd, opp Sydney Uni.Admission is only $20 and includes a copy of the EP
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Marrickville Road Festival
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Making its festival debut at Marrickville Road Festival this year is artistic, local synth-rock band Super Massive. Super Massive will kick start the Urban Stage at Marrickville Road Festival, Marrickville on Sunday 9th September at 11am. Part of the wider Marrickville Cultural Festival and one of the most popular events of the inner west’s cultural calendar, the Marrickville Road Festival attracts over 50,000 people a year. Open to all ages, the street party features 100 stalls and three stages of free entertainment, with acts including Belles Will Ring, Unkle Ho, Dardanelles, The Seabellies, Deborah Conway and Super Massive from 11am - 5pm.
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Guitar Fest
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Guitar Heroes:Guitar Fest 2007 happens from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th October. This is a week after the NRL and AFL Grand Finals in Sydney ...and it will give punters and music industry a refreshing opportunity to switch cultures. They will revel in an avalanche of great guitar playing – in an exciting variety of styles – at many venues across the Balmain Peninsular! Australia's best profiled players will be strutting their stuff, and it will be a rare opportunity for them to be heard and compared in the concentrated format of the program.
Starting with a bang on the Friday night at the Bridge Hotel, the event will commence with a star studded version of Steve Flack’s Guitar Heroes show. The lineup is currently being confirmed, but includes such performers as Dennis Wilson (Kahvas Jute) backed by Steve’s band that consists of Mick O’Shea (Judge Mercy, Pete Wells Band), and Drum Media’s inimitable Michael Smith!
The Guitar Heroes;Guitar Fest will include Australia's Best Guitar Player Competition at The Bridge Hotel on the Sunday afternoon, 7th October. The contest is supported by Australian Guitar Magazine, and will open up industry doors for the winner. At this event, the Special Guest will be the Guitar Shaman of OZ, otherwise known as the fastest fingers in the west, West Australia's own Guitar Hero Graham Greene.
Further details: jim@guitarheroes.com.autop
Dee Minor and The Dischords are back.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Legendary 80's band Dee Minor and The Dischords are playing at The Mandarin Club Sydney on June 14.
This is a once in a lifetime chance to see a red hot band and to relive a little bit of Sydney Pub Rock history.
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New All Australian Internet Radio Station
Monday, March 12, 2007
A brand new internet radio station was launched this week playing all Australian original music. The station is a collaboration between our sister site, Australian Music History and Groovy Tunes Music, an independant record label.
We are very keen to add some more original Australian music. If you are an artist or band who has some recorded material that may be suitable, please check out the stations web page for more info.
Click here to listen to the station now.
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The Press Hits Australia
Monday, March 5, 2007
Building on the underground swell that has established them throughout America and Europe, Brooklyn based The Press have just announced that they are preparing to unload a dose of their fragmented indie swash upon Australian audiences. Via a whirlwind of blogging on their highly successful Noxious Saucy Beast EP, The Press racked up a bounty of critical acclaim in the US that saw their release flogged across hundreds of US college radio stations (and Europe) – a trend that the 2006 follow-up 7-inch The Red Comes Ringin’ saw continue.
Come March, the quartet will be swaggering up and down east-coast Australia in support of their new EP Milk, and the Times That Never Were, due for release in April. Several of the tracks have already been released to myspace (The Kindly Woodcutter, Yosemite Sam Morning) and the band is hard at work on their debut album, which will hit shelves later this year. The upcoming tour will signify The Press’s Aussie debut, linking an Australian generation to their underground phenomenon.
More info from www.myspace.com/thepresstop
Australian Music History Website
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
We've launched a brand new site to help record the history of Aussie bands and muso's. It's called AustralianMusicHistory.com.
The site is an attempt to provide a permanent record of Australian bands, musicians, recordings and technical crew no matter what the musical genre, both current and past. It will have a bias towards Rock and Pop in the beginning but eventually we would like to highlight Aussie music of all types. We gratefully accept contributions directly from Bands and Muso’s so if you want yourself or your band listed just let us know. We can be contacted at admin@australianmusichistory.com
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Album Lauch
Friday, February 9, 2007
Friday, 16/02/2007. Amy Vee & The Virtues are having an ALBUM LAUNCH. With The Chronics + Andy Nilsen. Bar Broadway, Broadway. $10/$8 FBi members.
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New Site for Zarsoffs
Friday, February 9, 2007
Legendary band The Zarsoff Bros have a new website. Check it out at www.zarsoffbros.com
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Illawarra Folk Festival
Friday, January 5, 2007
Discover and celebrate the world's music at the 22nd Illawarra Folk Festival with over 115 acts, 500 folk musicians, singers, dancers, poets, storytellers in 150 events over 11 venues over 4 days in historic Bulli on the South Coast of NSW. The festival goes from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 Jan 2007 and is at Bulli Showground, Princes Highway, Bulli. More info from www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au
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US Release
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Acoustic Rainbow will be releasing Aussie artist Russ Aimz's first single ,The Grampians Song, off his debut album Cruze in the USA in Jan 2007.
Available now @ iTunes
Listen to The Grampians Song now, streaming via this link.
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Do you love country music?
Sunday, October 8, 2006
Do you love country music then come along to Camden Valley Country Music Club every Wednesday night at Camden Sports Club Cawdor Rd from 7pm to 10pm.
All ages welcome we are currently looking for muso's.
For further info contact Colleen or George on 1300 731 418
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Gear Stolen
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Black Label are currently working on their 4th CD and are always playing numerous gigs in the Sydney area with a very strong fan base.
Unfortunately they had their van stolen on Wednesday 2 Aug with all their stage equipment in it. They have got back their van but no stage gear.
With weekly gigs to play they will have to hire their gear until they can raise the money to replace them.
This band have worked their way through the music industry the hard way and it seems they are still doing it tough.
They are always there to help out others in their time of need having done many benefit concerts.
They don't want handouts they just want their gear back.
PLEASE HELP.
Contact Steve at smulry@bigpond.net.au if you have any information that might help.
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Jazz at The Rocks
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Live Jazz and light lunch. Every Sun 12-3.
Featuring Ben Daley and Danny Eggar.
A charming sandstone setting in The Rocks. R2 Nurses Walk. The Vintage Cafe. Great atmosphere!
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Hot Chips
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Coming up at The Lansdowne on Saturday May 13th is a hotbed of huge electro-rock sound creativity, with Hot Chips, a night of all new laptop rock. Love Shark and The Stoner Funk Orchestra headline, with an exciting, fresh and even funkier new line-up and sound. Super Massive make their debut in support, with a sound that is electronic, dancey, and groovy with some heavy guitars thrown in. The Space Cowboys present electro-space-rock versions of country songs, and The It Boys start the night with some purely live-born computer-based dance music. Featuring some of Sydney's finest musicians in new sonic ventures. Entry is free, and music begins at 9:30pm.
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New website for Muso's
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
This week a brand new free website was launched aimed at helping musicians of all levels and styles. You can find it at www.ImproveYourMusic.com. The site includes many helpful articles and tips from experienced musicians on how to improve your playing abilities and your general musical knowledge. Check it out soon.
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We Are Growing
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Over the next few months the Macarthur/Wollondilly GigGuide is expanding to become the Sydney GigGuide. What started out as a programming experiment grew over time to become a very succesful local GigGuide. We now feel the time is right to push it a bit further and expand to cover the whole Greater Sydney Region. Call back often to watch the changes. Cheers, the GigGuide Team.
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Talent Contest
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
The ever popular Talent Quest returns to Mounties showcasing new and exciting performers.
All singers are backed by the multi-award winning Western Front Band.
Every Saturday from the 4th March in the Showroom, Mt Pritchard Community Club.
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Blues Lovers
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Hotel Ingleburn will host a Big Day Out for blues lovers this Sunday! The event is free of charge, and features four bands and six hours of good times. The event features the blues and boogie duo Tice and Evans, consisting of Dave Tice and Mark Evans. Also featuring blues and rock band Freewheelin', comedy blues and rock band The Zarsoffs Bros and the blues and boogie Flintlock Blues Band. The Big Blues Day Out begins at at 2pm, at the Hotel Ingleburn. For details contact: Hotel Ingleburn on 96051450.
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Youth Orchestra
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
The Fisher's Ghost Youth Orchestra are looking for musicians of all standards to audition this Friday. The orchestra is a leading 60-person musical group made of all ages. Details: Trevor Marriage on 4621 4994.
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Campbelltown Hip Hop
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Saturday 21 January @ Campbelltown PCYC, 95 Minto Road, Minto. 6.30pm $5.00 at the door. Performances by local acts: L-Fresh, NJE, Intalekz, 24-12, Reverse Polarities, Thomas Rock and Walker.
For more information, contact Council's Youth Project Officer on 4645 4835
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Ian Moss
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Ian Moss from Cold Chisel will be performing solo, one night only at Campbelltown Arts Centre on Saturday, January 28 at 8pm. He will be performing songs from his latest album Six Strings, his first in 8 years. Contact Campbelltown Arts Centre's box office on 46454100 to secure a place for this landmark event.
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Light Up Camden
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Its that time of year again, time for Light Up Camden! On the 24th of November at 6:00pm it all begins. Make sure your there for all the local entertainment, and Santa at around 8:00pm.
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Black Label CD launch
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Black Label will launch their new CD on November 19 at The Marquee, Pyrmont Bridge Rd Annandale. It's an 8pm start and entry is free. Get along and support one of our truly successful local acts.
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The Macarthur Singers Perform
Monday, October 31, 2005
On the 4th of December 2005, The Macarthur Singers will be performing Benjamin Brittens, Ceremony of Carols amongst other works at the Mater Dei chapel, Wivenhoe at 2.30pm. Tickets are available at the door; Adults $12.50 each or Family ticket $30.00. Afternoon tea included.
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aJay seek a brother in strings.
Monday, October 3, 2005
We require a bass player that can sing backing vox and harmony really well. We play gigs regularly and have a broad range of musical styles to cover, so you need to groove in the pocket, slap like a demon and solo like Billy Sheehan, we currently have a EP, live DVD and website www.ajaymusic.com and are booked for festival performance at the end of the 05 and touring feb-march 06 for album launch, album is already written and recorded, need a dedicated player with pro gear transport and right attitude. You will be accompanied by a very talented drummer Rob Smith comparable to Luscious Borich (Cog) and Syd Green (iOTA, Mantissa, Christ Art Museum, Guilding the lily) for tight accurate heavy groove beats. If you feel you meet the bill then give me a call 0414590070 or email ajay@ajaymusic.com to arrange an Audition.
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Sound Barriers
Monday, October 3, 2005
Sound barriers is your chance to get behind the Sound barriers of the Music Industry and talk to industry professionals covering the topics of Event Management and Promotion, Band Management and Marketing. 8th October at Campbelltown RSL Club, Carberry Lane. More Info: Erin on 02 4645-4835
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Kevin Bloody Wilson
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Kevin Bloody Wilson is bringing his unique brand of singing and humour to Oakdale Workers Club on Wednesday, September 7.
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Dlivr CD launch
Friday, June 24, 2005
via Bob at RnB Music Tahmoor
Our Elustrious Drum Teacher Shane "The Bashmeister" Barrett and his kinda jazz/funk/latin/reggae/groove band, "Dlivr", are releasing their first album at The Basement on the 27th of August.
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PCYC Band Night
Thursday, June 2, 2005
The monthly PCYC Band Night is on again, on Thursday 23rd of June. This month the line up includes - ECM, Leechwife, Ultimation and Self Titled. It's $5 at the door, and it's at 95 Minto Road, Minto. For more info contact 4645 4835.
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New Services Page
Saturday, May 14, 2005
The GigGuide now has a services page. This page will grow very quickly into a comprehensive guide to services for the local musician. If you want your business or service listed, just send us an email with your details. All basic listings are free as usual.
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Monthly PCYC Band Nights
Thursday, May 5, 2005
Campbelltown City Council are coordinating Monthly Band Nights at Campbelltown PCYC. Starting on Thursday 19th May, the lineup includes Ohana, Escape Route, Southdown and Reception Fades. Campbelltown PCYC is located at 95 Minto Road, Minto. For more information contact Erin Greathead, Youth Project Officer, Campbelltown City Council, Phone 4645 4835
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Star Quest
Thursday, May 5, 2005
Star Quest is on again at Campbelltown Catholic Club. If you are a Singer, Instrumentalist or Comedian/Illusionist try out for Star Quest offering over $45,000 in Prizes!
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Simply Complicated break to record.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Simply Complicated are performing Friday April 15th at the Excelsior Hotel in Surry Hills. This will be the bands last Sydney show for approx 6 months, as the band has plans to spend time off the live scene to work on recording and new tracks.
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New Sponsor
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
R&B Music Tahmoor, have become sponsors of the GigGuide. Click on their ad in the sponsors column to visit their site or drop in to their store at 2/145 Remembrance Drive at Tahmoor and say hello to Bob, Robyn and their friendly staff
They have a huge range of musical instruments & accessories and now even stock karaoke disks. Remember folks, the sponsors make this site possible and allow you to advertise your gigs for free. Thank them by supporting them.
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Stand out from the crowd.
Friday, February 4, 2005
The Band Listing page now offers enhanced listings. For only $25 per year inc GST, you can add a picture, a list of upcoming gigs, a priority listing at the top of the page and a link from all gig listings. Check out the bands page for a couple of examples. The order form will be available very soon but in the mean time you can email us at gigguide@ausdirectory.info to list your band.
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Venues page added.
Thursday, February 3, 2005
A Venue directory has now been added to the GigGuide. You can now find all of your favourite bands no matter where they play.
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Looking for Players
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Macarthur Country Music Club are currently looking for new members. Check them out every Tuesday between 7:30pm and 10:30pm at the Campbelltown Tennis Club. For more information ring 0407 203-971
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GigGuide upgrades
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
The GigGuide is currently being upgraded and is now being generated by a custom database program written by Mark Gibson.
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Bands back at Wallacia Pub
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Wallacia Pub is under new ownership and is already showing great support to the live music industry. The Top Dogs are there for the next two fridays playing out the back in the beer garden. Last week went very well despite the rain. The boys played well and there were a few guest artists. Check it out this week.
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Ticker @ Bat & Ball Hotel
Monday, December 6, 2004
Ticker headlines the Bat & Ball Hotel for there last show of the year this Friday 10th at 8pm.
$8 tix(pre sales) tickermusic@hotmail.com
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Top Dogs CD Release
Thursday, November 11, 2004
The Top Dogs just recorded a live gig on Saturday night at Parramatta. Hopefully we caught a good one, but you can't tell with these things till you get them back to the studio and tear them apart. One of our singers was absent, so we may record a second gig as well. Assuming there's not too many "woopsies" on there, we hope to get a CD out of it which is going under the title of, "Doggie Style". We also caught some video footage of the night as well, which I hope to be able to post on the site when I can get my paws on it.
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This Is Your Life
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Tommy Emmanuel and family will appear on 'This Is Your Life' on the 28th of October.
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Alive Festival
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
The Alive Festival is to be held at the Campbelltown Sports Stadium on the 23rd of October. It is sponsored by The Motor Accidents Autority. It starts at 11am, goes untill 6pm, and is FREE to all ages! The Lineup includes - Magic Dirt, 1200 Techniques, Butterfingers, Koolism, The Hot Liles, Maya Jupiter, Simply Complicated, Planet Crushers, Ticker and Not Right Now.
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In Memorium Peter Stevenson
Thursday, September 23, 2004
I heard the news yesterday that an old friend that I hadn't seen for many years, Peter Stevenson, had passed away from the dreaded cancer. Peter was one of lifes genuine gentlemen and was extremely helpful to me when I was frst starting out in the industry. He was an excellent repairer of anything musical or electronic. Give it to Pete and it got fixed right. We bought some PA gear from him in the mid 80's which was ahead of its' time and was manufactured in Pete's shed at Bargo. I hadn't seen him for many years but I know that he was still highly regarded as a luthier and also ran a PA hire business. He will be sadly missed.
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Sounds Of Music Comes On Board
Wednesday, August 4, 2004
You will notice that we have a new sponsor at the GigGuide. Sounds Of Music, Camden have come on board as a sponsor and we welcome them with open arms. Click on their ad in the sponsors column to visit their site & say hello to Nick and his team.
Remember folks, the sponsors make this site possible and allow you to advertise your gigs for free. Thank them by supporting them.
By the way, they also have the best drum teacher around in the amazing Tony Honnery. If you want to learn to play the drums properly, get down to The Drum Room & see Tony.
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dLivr play at Macarthur Square
Tuesday, August 3, 2004
Local band dLivr are playing at Macarthur Square on 12th August as a fund raiser for their trip to China. Get on down there and help the guys out. They are a local act who have the opportunity of a lifetime & deserve all the help they can get.
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Zarsoffs at Ambarvale
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
I just found out that The Fabulous Zarsoff Brothers are playing at Ambarvale Tavern. Awesome!!! These guys are one of my all time favourite bands. I was a regular punter at many of their gigs in the early 80's and had a chance to do sound for them a few times over the years as well. Lead man, Izzy Foreal, is a genuine entertainer, a very funny dude and a great bass player. At a bikers party around about 1992, he introduced myself and the lighting man as Mr Novak and Mr Good. Together we were Novak'nGood. Get along & see them on Saturday 31st July and you won't regret it.
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Local band dLIVR are heading on tour to China.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
To help support the bands freight expenses the dlivr crew are holding a Fundraiser Concert at Camden Civic Centre on Saturday 24th July, 630pm.
With the support of local bands Sweet Pea and Illuminate Groove, be set for a quality night out.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Byron on 0402 128 404.
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Emily Johnson Benefit
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Hey dude, R&B here, to tell ya bout a Macarthur Country Music Club benefit night at Oakdale Workers Club on friday 11 June to raise funds for Emily Johnson and family. For the first time among the performers from the club will be "Detour"; backed by the MCMC backing band. A fun night to raise funds to help a sad situation.
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Macarthur Singers at Mater Dei
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
The very talented Macarthur Singers will perform at 3pm this Sunday, 16th May at Mater dei Chapel. They will present Magnificat, Credo and Beatus Vir by Antonio Vivaldi.
Details: 4658-1351
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Pulp It Up KC!
Monday, May 3, 2004
Details are still sketchy and will be confirmed as soon as possible but... the story I have so far is this...
Local bass virtuoso, Geoff Welbourn , has won a corporate band competition in team with some of his workmates from Kimberley Clark.
Apparently the prize includes a trip to America to perform!
More details soon.
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Star Quest 2004
Sunday, May 2, 2004
Star Quest 2004 starts May 16 at Campbelltown Catholic Club, offering over $40,000 in prizes. The quest is open to singers, instrumentalists and comedian/sight artists over 16 years of age. Forward tape, photo & resume to:
WTS Entertainment
PO Box 414
Maroubra NSW 2035
(02)8383-9500
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New look for the GigGuide
Saturday, May 1, 2004
The GigGuide had a serious overhaul this weekend. It is the first chance I have had to look at the styling and layout of the page since testing began a few months back. I would love to hear your thoughts on the new look.
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12-15yr Disco
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Campbelltown Catholic Club is holding a disco for 12 to 15 year olds on Saturday May 1st. The night will feature apearances from Home & Away Stars, Lucky Door Prizes, Coca-Cola Giveaways and more. Tickets are $12 and must be purchased by a club member.
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Antonamasia - All Age Gig
Friday, April 9, 2004
Local band Antonamasia are playing at the"Into The Void" gig at the Blackbutt Youth Centre in Shellharbour on Friday 23rd April. The gig is a charity fundraiser for the Starlight Foundation. The night is from 6pm to 10pm and depending on the turn out may be extended till 11. Also appearing on the naight are idioSyncrasy, Dirtseed, Ded Phoenix, Nether, Delinquent. Tickets are $5 and the gig is open to all ages. Get along & support a great band and a great charity.
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Campbelltown City Show 2004
Sunday, April 4, 2004
Campbelltown City Show is almost upon us. Running from the 16th to the 18th of April, this years show features a Talent Quest with cash prizes. For details and entry forms contact 4627-2616.
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Collosus Band Competition
Thursday, April 1, 2004
As part of Youth Week, Camden Council and the Camden Civic Centre are holding the Colossus Band Competition. The four week competition will start on May 20 and will showcase around 15 local acts.
Contact the Civic centre on (02) 4655-8681 for more information.
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Big Day Out at Moss Vale
Monday, March 15, 2004
Bob & Robyn Colefax of the wonderful band Detour and the wonderful shop, R&B Music Tahmoor, are once again playing at the Big Day Out at Moss Vale Showground for people with physical & mental impairments and their carers. This is the only gig that Bob ever does that earns him hugs & kisses he tells me. He also tells me that it is the most rewarding gig on his calendar each year. Apparently it is an absolute dance fest. Good luck guys.
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Gig Guide Launched.
Thursday, March 11, 2004
GigGuide.AusDirectory was launched today. It is a comprehensive guide to live music in the Macarthur and Wollondilly Shires. Feel free to drop in often and make sure that you always let us know what gigs are happening in our region.
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R&B Music site goes live.
Monday, March 1, 2004
The new site for R&B Music Tahmoor was published to the web for the first time today.
Now that the format & layout has been settled, we will now concentrate on adding content.
Anyway, call in & say g'day to Bob & Robyn at their new site & let them know what you think.
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