Australasian Worldwide Music Expo : Program Guide

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Celebrating 40 years – that’s musiC to our ears Since 1973 Arts Victoria has provided support to thousands of Victorian musicians across all genres. Find out how our VicArts Grants program can help bring your creative ideas to life at arts.vic.gov.au/vicarts

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Contents Welcome

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Music Program

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AWME at a Glance

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Showcase Artists

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General Information

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ABOUT

Conference Program

Celebrating its sixth year in 2013 AWME brings together musicians, industry representatives and festival audiences from across Australia and around the globe for four days of the finest Indigenous, roots and world music from the Australasian region and beyond. For more information visit: www.awme.com.au Like us: www.facebook.com/AWMEOfficial


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Welcome to AWME 2013 Heidi Victoria Minister for the Arts

In just six years, the Australasian Worldwide Music Expo has grown to be a go�to event on the international music calendar – this year’s program is no exception. Bringing together musicians, programmers, bookers and industry representatives, AWME is a place for the global music community to learn from each other, to foster new connections and create opportunities. The exciting public program – which this year features performances by Indigenous Australian and international artists from Ireland to Ethiopia is also an opportunity for musicians from across the globe to connect with local audiences. The Victorian Government has played a role in the AWME story from the beginning and we are proud to support AWME 2013 as part of our ongoing commitment to building and strengthening Victoria’s contemporary music sector.

Tony Grybowski

CEO Australia Council for the Arts I’m very pleased to be welcoming you to the 6th annual Australasian Worldwide Music Expo. Every year, AWME’s reputation as a leading world and roots music event grows, and this year is no exception. The event provides a unique opportunity for industry collaborations and knowledge sharing, as well as showcasing a talented line�up of artists throughout the live music program. The 2013 program includes an incredibly diverse range of acts and speakers from around the world. From the internationally acclaimed Barefoot Divas, who will be sharing their special brand of music magic on Opening Night, to the wonderfully infectious rhythms of The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra who will get you dancing at the Closing Party, I have no doubt you will be impressed by the breadth and quality of this year’s artists. The Australia Council for the Arts is proud to be a principle partner of this event. I wish you a wonderful AWME 2013!

Fay Stewart-Muir Boon Wurrung Elder Welcome to Country

Womin djeka miram beek beek Boon wurrung nairm derp borupton utter willam. Welcome to the traditional land of the Boon wurrung peoples, the land of the Great Bay, Port Phillip Bay, a clan of the Greater Kulin Nations. Bundjil our spiritual leader and protector, who travels as an eagle together with Waang, who protects our waterways and travels as a crow, ensures our traditional land will always be protected by them. In the spirit of generosity that our ancestors taught us, welcome to you all. As Melbourne is such a vibrant and multicultural city that continues to welcome people from many cultures to share their love of the arts in so many genres, this will be showcased throughout the festival for all to partake in. I hope that you can be involved in as many different genres of the arts as you can to experience the diversity. Enjoy. I’m certain that everyone attending this event will take away great memories and new friendships with them when the festival comes to an end, so that when you leave, only leave your footprints behind but take those great memories with you. Womin djeka ba ngerren murrumbuna.

Simon Raynor

Director Australasian Worldwide Music Expo

Welcome to Melbourne and the sixth annual AWME. We are excited to present another strong and diverse program of artists from across Australia, our region and beyond. This year again brings together an incredible list of national and international delegates representing all parts of the music and arts industry. AWME provides an opportunity for musicians, managers and all who work in the music industry to build relationships across borders, in a bid to strengthen professional outcomes for artists, as well as to share ideas, culture and knowledge. Building on the successful outcomes for artists and the music industry of the region over the past 5 years, AWME 2013 will once again provide a smorgasbord of industry panels, artist showcases and incredible career building opportunities. Thank you to the Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Victoria, Tourism Victoria, the Arts Centre Melbourne, DFAT, APRA and all of our generous supporters for making AWME possible. For those who are returning as well as those who are just discovering AWME, we hope you have an incredibly productive and inspiring 4 days at AWME 2013. 5


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Ursula Yovich•Emma Donovan Whirimako Black•Maisey Rika Merenia•Ngaiire Thursday 14 November

Some of Australia's most acclaimed female Indigenous singer/ songwriters join together with their sisters from New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in a powerful symbolic collaboration. The Barefoot Divas performance is a combination of spoken word poetry, storytelling and song. More than a concert, the show is a cultural experience and intimate disclosure about the lives of these talented performers and about finding commonality and strength in culture and language.

TIME 6.30pm – 8pm VENUE Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse PRICE BOOKINGS 1300 182 183* www.artscentremelbourne.com.au* *Transaction fee applies.

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SWEET JEAN

REUNION ISLAND

MAYA KAMATY

THE ORBWEAVERS

The Orbweavers’ music draws on a love of history, natural sciences, museums and archives. They have charmed audiences with evocative songs of creeks and quarries (Merri), greyhounds (You Can Run - Fern’s Theme), volcanoes (Japanese Mountains), textile mills, historic sewerage pumping stations (Spotswood) and the passing of time (The Hook). Dark and dulcet melodies, deft chiming guitar, violin and mournful trumpet meld to hypnotic effect, recalling reverberant ghosts of places past. Sweet Jean is Sime Nugent and Alice Keath. Their music brings together their darker folk influences with clap�your�hands, old�school pop sensibilities. Sweet Jean has built a reputation for their evocative songwriting, razor�sharp harmonies, and stirring live performances as a duo and with their band. The duo has a natural ability to transport their audience to the heart of their songs. Maya Kamaty is a young artist from Reunion Island, Maya composes and performs folk music a tender mixture between maloya and French songs carried by a melodious voice. Maya comes from a family of artists, musicians and storytellers bringing tales from Africa, India and the islands of the Indian Ocean.

sweet Jean

maya kamaty

Thursday 14 November

TIME 7.30pm – 11.00pm VENUE THE TOFF IN TOWN PRICE $15+BF BOOKINGS 1300 438 849 WWW.thetoffintown.com

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COLOURED STONE ALBUM LAUNCH 'DANCE TO THE SUN' WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

WARREN H.WILLIAMS & THE DEANS Formed in 1977 by Bunna Lawrie, lead singer and songwriter for the band, Coloured Stone’s music blends rock, ska and reggae. Coloured Stone have received numerous accolades for their contribution to Australian and Indigenous music, including 4 ARIA Awards, the NIMA Awards Hall of Fame and the Don Banks Award. Their latest album Dance to the Sun will be launched at AWME 2013. One of Australia’s favourite singer/songwriters, Warren H. Williams has a powerful voice, strong messages, a wicked sense of humour and a gentle manner. The three�time ARIA nominee, Golden Guitar winner and Deadly Award winner has been a professional musician for the past 20 years but says music has been in his blood since he was born in Central Australia. Warren paired up with John Williamson for Raining on the Rock, which has become an anthem for reconciliation in Australia. The Deans are a Melbourne�based contemporary rock and soul band playing critically acclaimed original music. They have been described as “explosively rocky one moment yet sweetly soulful the next.” Soulful harmonies, blistering guitar and pounding rhythms are all part of their arsenal.

coloured stone

warren h williams

the deans

Thursday 14 November 12

TIME 7.30pm – Late VENUE Ding Dong Lounge PRICE INFO 1300 762 545 www.dingdonglounge.com.au

$15+BF


ireland

DAMIEN DEMPSEY damien Dempsey

Damien Dempsey is one of the great Irish singers of his generation. Dempsey’s gigs have seen him wow audiences across the globe. Earlier this year saw him take his show across Australia, playing a series of sell�out shows all over the country as well as a packed�out appearance at Bluesfest. Richard Frankland & The Charcoal Club have been delivering a unique mix of blues and folk music with a repertoire that covers the occasional love ballad to a fist pumping activist anthem and represents the vast inspirational experiences of Richard’s life. Richard’s lyrics are poignant and, at times, raw reflecting his pride and love for his family, heritage and land. As mischievous as she is charming, Fremantle’s Mama Kin is part raconteur and all�out entertainer. With a widespread reputation for her unique blend of foot�stomping soul, heart�wrenching ballads and stirring live shows, Mama Kin is back with a swag of new songs and a shift in sonic direction.

Richard Frankland

mama kin

thursday 14 November

TIME 7.30 - late VENUE The Hi-Fi PRICE $36+BF INFO 1300 843 4434 www.thehifi.com.au

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SLIP ON STEREO MARCUS COROWA DJ EMMA PEEL Funky and fresh Brisbane�based 4�piece band, Slip On Stereo has been considered the ‘band to see’ since breaking onto the scene in early 2013. Self�described as ‘summer sounds’, their style is a unique blend of pop, funk, RnB, reggae and anything else they feel inspired to throw in the mix. These boys don't look like easing up any time soon with the recent release of their first 3�track EP titled When Life Gives You Lemons. Sydney�based singer/songwriter Marcus Corowa, may be a relative newcomer to the professional music scene, but he's already turning heads amongst music fans with his catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and silky smooth singing voice. Drawing on his Aboriginal and South Sea Islander roots, Marcus combines elements of blues, jazz and funk to create a soulful, soothing sound that is distinctly his own. This talented and passionate musician has no plans to take things easy and is more focused than ever on writing new material. With the release of his debut EP, The Greater You, more and more people are catching on to the groove that is Marcus Corowa’s soulful sound. Emma Peel takes you on a journey back to the 1960's�1970's to discover sounds from around the world including: Latin jazz, boogaloo, salsa, samba, bossa nova, MPB, European Sound Library, soul�jazz and other rare vinyl delights.

slip on stereo

marcus corowa

DJ EMMA PEEL

thursday 14 November 14

TIME 10pm - late VENUE Lounge PRICE Free INFO 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au


JEFF LANG STEPHEN PIGRAM Jeff Lang has earned worldwide acclaim as a virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter and a startlingly unique live performer. A songwriter, a collaborator, a virtuosic guitarist and a stunning lyricist, Jeff Lang crafts songs as novella rich with depth and vision, yet with an open breath for individual interpretation. Stephen Pigram is a Yawuru singer and songwriter from Broome in the Kimberley. As one seventh of the influential Pigram Brothers, Stephen has released several albums of their unique saltwater music. His song Feel Like Going Home is an anthem in the Kimberleys and has travelled widely as part of The Black Arm Band’s repertory.

• JEFF LANG

STEPHEN PIGRAM

FRIday 15 November

TIME 7pm – 10pm VENUE Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse PRICE BOOKINGS 1300 182 183* www.artscentremelbourne.com.au* *Transaction fee applies.

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blackchords

CASH savage & the last drinks

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admiral fallow

mÀNran


CASH SAVAGE &THE LAST DRINKS SCOTLAND

SCOTLAND

BLACKCHORDS•ADMIRAL FALLOW Acclaimed jewel of dark country blues Cash Savage And The Last Drinks stunning second LP The Hypnotiser released in August 2013 has garnered feature album on RRR, PBS, 2SER plus strong airplay on triple j, Radio National and ABC Radio however the true Cash Savage experience takes place on the stage, where the singer thrives on her audience, affecting crowds from country and city alike with a tonic of honesty, sincerity and raw emotion. As so often happens, a chance meeting, a random jam, results in something far more than just the forging of a new friendship. So it happened for Nick Milwright and Damian Cazaly, who after a fortuitous encounter in 2005, came to form Melbourne group Blackchords. Their resulting brand of darkly majestic pop has grown organically over the past seven years, as has their audience and acclaim, the band releasing their eponymous debut in 2009, touring Europe, garnering praise and award nominations both here and abroad.

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It might seem natural to place Admiral Fallow beside certain purveyors of what’s become bracketed as nu�folk, but the outfit is as much a new chapter in the continuing history of remarkable independent voices as it is aligning itself with topical trends. The end product is of an entirely organic design, and certainly not to be confused with coattail�riding revisionists. Mànran's music is a unique and powerful blend of Gaelic and English, traditional and contemporary. The band is one of few worldwide to use both Highland and Uilleann pipes and combines these with accordion, fiddle, flute and a mix of drum and bass to create an infectious and recognisable sound.

TIME 7.30pm – Late VENUE Ding Dong Lounge PRICE INFO 1300 762 545 www.dingdonglounge.com.au

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SONS OF ZION

HOLLIE SMITH

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mark vanilau


SONS OF ZION SOLA ROSA•HOLLIE SMITH New Zealand Music Commission & AWME present direct from New Zealand:

MARK VANILAU•WHIRI AKA With their fusion of reggae, rock, dub and roots, Sons Of Zion are a talented 6�piece band, comprising of young Rangitahi from various locations in New Zealand. Since their debut gig at the beginning of 2007, Sons of Zion have continued to build momentum, opening for acts such as Katchafire, Cornerstone Roots, Kora, House of Shem and The Black Seeds. Sons Of Zion are committed to making music that you can't help but skank to. From a humble, self�released one man project, Sola Rosa has grown to a live collective of international repute. Successfully melding hip hop, reggae, jazz, latin, soul and funk, the group have never sat comfortably in one box, but with producer Andrew Spraggon’s guidance, that restlessness has been channelled into six succinct albums. Hollie Smith is one of New Zealand's most predominant and celebrated musicians. After working with numerous bands including Trinity Roots, Fat Freddys Drop and Detroit dance legend Recloose, she was approached by NZ royalty Don Mcglashan to perform on a movie soundtrack single

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Bathe in The River that topped the NZ charts and became one of the biggest and iconic singles in NZ history. Samoan Mark Vanilau is a multi�instrumentalist with a velveteen voice and a unique approach to harmonies. Best�known in New Zealand as a session musician (to name a few he has played with Trinity Roots, Hollie Smith, Ladi6 and Scribe) he has stepped into the spotlight with his new band and a wealth of songs. His first single spoke of the tradition of passing life�stories down through the generations. Aotearoa based a cappella group Whiri T Aka use only their voices to create a full range of timbres and textures. Te Reo Maori is a language built for music, and music is built into the language. The essence of their music is the traditional values, creativity, innovation, uniqueness, authenticity, quality and originality that is brought together with a strong Maori cultural influence and elements that are at the forefront of Maori music.

TIME 7.30pm – Late VENUE The Hi-Fi PRICE $32+BF INFO 1300 843 4434 www.thehifi.com.au

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MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

FRIDAY 15TH & SATURDAY 16TH OF NOVEMBER 2O13 ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE

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IMPOSSIBLE ODDS

REUNION ISLAND

MAYA KAMATY + DJ MZRIZK

impossible odds

Indigenous hiphop crew Impossible Odds, widely known for their singles Laugh It Off and Hey People, have made a steady rise on the Indigenous and Australian hiphop scenes over the past four years. Impossible Odds has performed alongside Jessica Mauboy, Archie Roach, Kev Carmody, Xavier Rudd, Wolfmother and Public Enemy and have accumulated 11 music award nominations over the past four years including 2 Deadly Awards, 4 Queensland Music Awards, 2 National Indigenous Music Awards and 3 Indigenous Hip Hop/R&B BUMP Awards. Maya Kamaty is a young artist from Reunion Island, Maya composes and performs folk music a tender mixture between maloya and French songs carried by a melodious voice. Maya comes from a family of artists, musicians and storytellers bringing tales from Africa, India and the islands of the Indian Ocean. Since 2001 Dj Mzrizk has been building a record collection that covers hip hop, soul, funk, disco, global beats, boogie, house, alternative and anything else in between.

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maya kamaty

DJ MZRIZK

Friday 15 November

TIME 9pm - Late VENUE Lounge PRICE Free INFO 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au

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papa chango

PAPA CHANGO

quarry mountain dead rats

yirrmal

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SAritah

mÀNran

tjupurru

admiral fallow


purru

QUARRY MOUNTAIN DEAD RATS awme and apra present

PAPA CHANGO•SARITAH•YIRRMAL Quarry Mountain Dead Rats describe their music as ‘obnoxious bluegrass with a rock ‘n’ roll spirit’. The five�piece from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula play a gritty and exciting blend of banjo�totin‘, mandolin pluckin’, guitar twangin’, throat scrapin’ tunes, which are as down�to�earth and real as they are expertly executed. Whether you're lulled into a trance by the dark, visceral melodies or energized by the afro�inspired rhythms you will be moved, one way or another, by Papa Chango. Inspiring, uplifting and playfully powerful, Saritah’s live shows are colourful celebrations of life. Lyrical affirmations, inspirations, and observations weave with sounds inspired by dancehall, reggae, soul, world and pop music. Saritah loves to connect with the audience and her vocals are delivered with a captivating blend of attitude and grace. New�gen Indigenous Australian artist Yirrmal from North�East Arnhem Land, is making a refreshing entrance into the music scene. Inspired by heroes Yothu Yindi, Yirrmal fuses tradition and contemporary with class and passion. A young Yolngu man from the community of Yirrkala, he is an aspiring songwriter and guitarist with a beautiful voice, singing songs about his homeland and culture with depth beyond his years.

SATURday 16 November

SCOTLAND

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TJUPURRU•m nran •ADMIRAL FALLOW

• Tjupurru is mixing cultures, technologies and sounds from over thousands of years to serve up and dish out what he describes as 21st century Didjetronica. • Mànran's music is a unique and powerful blend of Gaelic and English, traditional

and contemporary. The band is one of few worldwide to use both Highland and Uilleann pipes and combines these with accordion, fiddle, flute and a mix of drum and bass to create an infectious and recognisable sound. It might seem natural to place Admiral Fallow beside certain purveyors of what’s become bracketed as nu�folk, but the outfit is as much a new chapter in the continuing history of remarkable independent voices as it is aligning itself with topical trends. The end product is of an entirely organic design, and certainly not to be confused with coattail�riding revisionists.

TIME 12pm – 6pm VENUE APRA Outdoor Stage, Arts Centre Melbourne PRICE FREE INFO 03 9329 1533 www.artscentremelbourne.com.au

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Ngaiire twin beasts grizzly jim lawrie

ngaiire

Singer�songwriter NGAIIRE, is building a reputation for herself as one of the country’s most unique and dynamic vocalists and performers. Ngaiire has an eclectic sonic identity that is uniquely hers, with great attention to vocal detail and layering. With her lyrical intelligence as well as her love for musical aesthetics, her debut album is a commanding entry into the music world, and there is no doubt Lamentations will put a flag in the ground as Ngaiire’s official arrival. The past three years have been busy for Melbourne doom�country shimmy�shakers Twin Beasts. Forming as The Toot Toot Toots in 2009 they have developed a solid reputation for their unique country blues sound and their frenetic and hyper�energetic live shows. Their debut album Outlaws, is a spaghetti�western rock�operatic concept album. Changing their name to Twin Beasts, 2013 is shaping up to be a big year for the group as they prepare to release album number #2 with Producer Burke Reid. Filled with witticisms about the heartbreaks of day�to�day life and an unhealthy obsession with the afterlife, Grizzly Jim Lawrie’s music is very much lyric focused. With a passion for words, Jim uniquely draws on the sounds of artists such as Bon Iver, Neil Young and Townes Van Zandt. Both solo and when backed with a band, Jim is a captivating performer.

twin beasts

Grizzly Jim Lawrie

SATURday 16 November

TIME 7.30pm – 11pm VENUE Toff in Town PRICE $15+BF BOOKINGS 1300 438 849 www.thetoffintown.com.au

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kooii

stan & the earth force

Jesse I

melbourne ska orchestra

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lorzyine

Derek M


melbourne ska orchestra reunion island

vanuatu

kooii•stan & the earth force lorzyine +Dj's Jesse I•Derek M Assembled from some of Australia’s preeminent names in ska and reggae and fronted by inimitable frontman Nicky Bomba (Bomba, Bustamento, John Butler Trio), the soaring popularity of the band is seeing the Melbourne Ska Orchestra fast becoming a fixture of Australia’s musical landscape. This is music at its most entertaining; vibrant, surprising, and with a beat to shame the Devil. This is Ska. Kooii are a compelling fusion of afrobeat, reggae and world rhythms; their music brings together soulful vocals, three�part harmony and a super tight rhythm section in an ageless and familiar sound. Kooii deliver a dynamic live show made for dancing, delving from the hypnotic depths of reggae rhythms into the pulsating groove of afrobeat. The music is free�flowing, uplifting, heart�warming and will leave you relishing every last drop. Stan & The Earth Force create a powerful combination of original roots reggae music. Hailing from Vanuatu, the group delivers dynamic live shows, spreading a message of social and spiritual positivity.

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• Loryzine perform a dynamic, and traditional musical style called Maloya, which represents the numerous colours and origins of the local population of Réunion Island, located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. • PBS106.7 fm radio presenter

and Chant Down Sound selector Jesse I plays in the Jamaican soundsystem tradition, mixing the freshest reggae and dancehall together with vintage classics, custom dubplate specials, live MCing, samples and effects. Born and raised in Liverpool UK, Derek M has been causing waves within the local music scene since moving to Australia in 2001. He is also the mind behind the Heartical HiFi project. Since its inception in 2002, Heartical HiFi has taken reggae and dub to a new level while presenting the music through its traditional medium - a high powered, custom built sound system.

TIME 7.30pm – Late VENUE The Hi-Fi PRICE $30+BF BOOKINGS 1300 843 4434 WWW.thehifi.com.au

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cambodia/australia

the cambodian space proJect italy

kal scima •mzaza

nahuatl sound system

the cambodian space project

The stratospheric rise of The Cambodian Space Project has caught those witnessing the spectacle of this cosmic cross�culture rock band as it blasts across the dusty highways of Cambodia by surprise. The Cambodian Space Project is a troupe bonded not only by the diversity of its members’ backgrounds but also by an artistic vision to bridge cultures while exploring new musical frontiers. Kalàscima performances are full of energy and rhythm from the ancient traditional dance and music of taranta (Salento, southern Italy). Kalàscima’s show comprises of many fascinating instruments such as the mandolin, Irish bouzouki and Calabrian double flutes, along with a vast arrangement of percussion and thrilling vocals. What audiences come to hear is a combination of past and present, traditional and modern. Mzaza is Pauline Maudy, singing in French, Spanish, and Turkish, weaving a travel story of exquisitely crafted sounds, a unique fusion of influences from the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle�East. Nahuatl Sound System is a crucial part in the global nu�cumbia movement, pioneering the ‘Aztek style of Dub’ - a clash between the original rhythms of the warrior Mexican culture translated into deep IDM and future bass music.

kaLÀScima

mzaza

nahuatL sound system

SATURday 16 November 28

TIME 9pm - Late VENUE Lounge PRICE Free INFO 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au


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the putbacks emma donovan fiji

•KNOX lime cordialE tjupurru•DAVE ARDEN&JUSTIN BRADY

the putbacks with emma donovan

The Putbacks with Emma Donovan perform original, authentic soul music for your feet, body and spirit. Emma Donovan is a powerful, soulful and original vocalist whose sound, poise and commitment to the music and message is simply incredible. The Putbacks have established themselves as one of Australia’s premier instrumental funk units, playing authentic sounding, raw and uncut soul with real sounds and real attitude. The members of Lime Cordiale have been working up a head of steam throughout 2013, with their breakthrough song 'Bullshit Aside' and latest single 'Sleeping At Your Door' turning heads right around the country. Fronted by brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, Lime Cordiale are uniquely Australian, featuring quirky lyrics, pop hooks and big brass licks. As a part of one of Fiji’s most famous bands, The Knox Brotherhood, Knox has been working on pursuing a solo career which has included a movie featuring Status Quo and headlining many music festivals in Fiji. Tjupurru is mixing cultures, technologies and sounds from over thousands of years to serve up and dish out what he describes as 21st century Didjetronica. For millennia the great oral tradition of Indigenous storytelling has kept culture strong. As a Gunditjmara/Kokatha man Dave Arden, and Justin Brady carry forward this cultural practice with a collaboration of heartfelt stories underpinned by a beautifully expressive musical dynamic.

LIME CORDIALE

knox

tjupurru

Dave arden & Justin Brady

Sunday 17 November

TIME 2pm - 7pm VENUE Lounge PRICE Free INFO 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au

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the public opinion AFRO orchestra

chris Gill

the cactus channel

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dereb the ambassador

the shaolin afronauts

Miss Goldie


ethiopia/ australia

THE public opinion AFRO orchestra the cactus channel•dereb the ambassador

the shaolin afronauts+ DJ'S CHRIS GILL•MISS GOLDIE Inspired by the infectious afro�beat music of Nigeria and its neighbours, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra delivers a homespun version of contemporary African funk. This mammoth ensemble comprises seventeen musicians hand�picked from Melbourne’s music scene. The Cactus Channel make soul music, baby, but not as we know it. The backbeat and the handclaps are still there and the horns still sound. The bass bumps, the organ screams and the guitars still twang, but the singer has left the room. Everything is shades of blue. This is soul music for the after hours. Dereb Desalegn (aka Dereb The Ambassador) is well known on the streets of Addis Ababa as one of Ethiopia’s most respected singers. Born in Ethiopia, Dereb grew up amongst a family of musicians, completely immersed in his home country’s rich melange of sounds, rhythms and musical styles. Dereb and his 8�piece band woo crowds with their gritty, addictive brand of Ethio�soul. The mysterious afro�soul of The Shaolin Afronauts first echoed across the dance floors of Australia in late 2008. Heavily inspired by the sounds of 1970’s West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering avant�garde jazz

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artists of the same period, the Shaolin Afronauts draw on this highly innovative and sometimes volatile era in music, using it as inspiration to create music with the same fire and intensity. Their spirited performances have fast gained a reputation as some of the most exciting live shows around. Chris Gill loves funk music. He loves it so much he started a funk record store 10 years ago in Melbourne. It's called Northside Records. It is the soul of Melbourne. Chris has been dj'ing in Fitzroy and around the world for well over 20 years, doing festivals and bar gigs, international tours, primary school fetes and the Thursday lunchtime slot on RRR radio. Fun can be found in the funniest places. Miss Goldie plays down and dirty funk along with scorching soul, ranging from deep, sweet, crossover to northern and R&B.

TIME 7.30pm – Late VENUE The Hi-Fi PRICE $28+BF BOOKINGS 1300 843 4434 WWW.thehifi.com.au

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VISIBLE Music Program A unique mentoring program giving a kick start to emerging and newly arrived musicians

Visible 8 COMING UP!

Annual compilation album set for release in December 2013. Featuring contemporary Hazara beats, Persian Hip Hop, Ethiopian pop, Congolese gospel, West African rhythms and traditional sounds from Arnhem Land. multiculturalarts.com.au Proudly supported by Arts Victoria, Australia Council for the Arts and The Scanlon Foundation

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Discotheque

MANchild

Scatter Scatter Tropical Discotheque brings you the finest afro�crate�digging DJ’s Manchild & Charlie Bucket, playing the finest afro, island and columbian sounds to close AWME. DJ Charlie Bucket plays a wide range of funk, soul, hip�hop, Afrobeat, latin, samba, house, disco and reggae. In August 2013 Charlie released his first single feat NFA Jones & Nick Sheppard (the clash) that received regular rotation on Triple J and was included in the "Kiss my Wami" compilation in 2013. Since early 2001, DJ Manchild has been playing his funk, soul, Latin, African, hip�hop and disco to the dance floors of Melbourne and beyond. He has dug for records and DJ’d in places as far flung as Mumbai, Lagos and Tokyo, bringing back booty for his PBS radio show, “The Breakdown” and as one of the founding members of The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, he is sure to get the mix of beats and tunes right for the closing party of AWME.

Charlie Bucket

SUNDAY 17 November

TIME 10.30pm - Late VENUE Lounge PRICE Free INFO 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au

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Conference program 2013

Friday 15 November

Friday 1615 November November Friday

Conference sessions open to all AWME and FTM Delegate pass holders. The Music of Modern Aboriginality

Keynote Speaker: Peter Noble in conversation with Leigh Treweek

Presented by AWME & Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation

As modern Indigenous culture evolves and integrates into Australian society, contemporary Indigenous music is often the voice of change. Our stories and songs bring together Indigenous and non�Indigenous people to facilitate healing, and provide an opportunity to share in experiences that were previously unspoken. We will discuss how artists communicate their messages to wider audiences and explore what modern Aboriginality means to them. Moderator: Jessie Lloyd, CEO / Artistic Director, Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation Speakers: Lisa Maza, Singer / Songwriter Lee Morgan, Singer / Songwriter / Musician Casey Atkinson, Singer / Songwriter / Musician Deline Briscoe, Singer / Songwriter / Musician Time: 10.00am – 11.00am Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

APRA 101

Presented by AWME & APRA

APRA and AMCOS are key organisations for songwriters and music publishers. APRA in Australia and New Zealand represents over 80,000 members and AMCOS over 13,000. In the last financial APRA | AMCOS year generated over $250 million in royalties from the public performance and reproduction of copyright work. Are you a member? Should you be? APRA and AMCOS support a number of opportunities, skills development, awards and events around Australia and New Zealand. How can these organisations support your career in the ever changing music environment? Moderator: Kirsty Rivers, National Manager, Writer Services, APRA | AMCOS Speakers: Michael Hutchings, ATSIA Representative, APRA | AMCOS Adam Briggs, Artist, Briggs Sime Nugent, Artist, Sweet Jean Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Presented by AWME

He's one of the music industries biggest names and personalities; responsible for creating Australia's biggest music festival and coining the term 'Blues & Roots'. His extensive resume includes record producing, touring, artist management, event site development, festival directing and founding the Australian Artists Agency. Hell, he's even been a musician himself. Three Helpmann Awards and a swag of other accolades show that he's onto a winning formula. The force behind Bluesfest, Peter Noble talks to Leigh Treweek from The Music about the Festival's upcoming 25th Anniversary and reflects on a career that's spanned almost 50 years and shows no sign of slowing down. Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm Location: Playhouse Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne

Standing Out From the Crowd: How to Get the Most Out of a Trade Fair Presented by AWME

What constitutes success at a trade fair? Representatives and attendees of the world’s leading international music trade fairs demystify the process. Every conference and trade fair has its own identity; which one do you align with? Are you ready to make your presence felt at the international trade fairs attended by the industry's movers and shakers, and how can you best maximise your international marketing opportunities? Moderator: Kate Welsman, Broadcaster 'Systa BB', Triple R Speakers: Millie Millgate, Executive Producer, Sounds Australia Jordan Verzar, Director, Top Shelf Touring Jèrôme Galabert, Director, Indian Ocean Music Market, Reunion Island Lisa Whytock, Director, Active Events, Scotland Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne


Conference program 2013

Friday 15 November

Friday 16 November

In Conversation: Roger Knox with Clinton Walker

Music of the Revolution

Often referred to as the ‘Black Elvis’, Roger Knox is a Gamilaroi man who grew up on the Toomelah Mission near Boggabilla on the NSW / QLD border. He started his musical career as a gospel singer, and later with his band Euraba has dedicated his life to sharing the gift of music with the world; spending much of his time playing to Aboriginal audiences in remote communities and prisons, as well as touring detention centres and Indian reservations in the US and Canada. In February this year, Knox along with the Pine Valley Cosmonauts released his first album in nine years, Stranger in My Land. Clinton Walker is an Australian writer best known for his works on popular music but with a broader interest in social and cultural history and theory. The Sun�Herald has called him “our best chronicler of Australian grass�roots culture”. He and Roger worked together on Walker’s eponymous book Buried Country in 2000, which will be the focus of their In Conversation at AWME this year. Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm Location: AWME Delegates Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Great songs and artists can be used to define a generation, a movement or a moment throughout history. We talk to musicians and industry about songs that have influenced our past, and predictions for ones that may define our future. Moderator: Clinton Walker, Writer / Music Journalist Speakers: Jane Cornwell, Journalist / Writer / Broadcaster - Songlines Magazine, Telegraph UK Damien Dempsey, Artist, Ireland Marta Dobosz, Programmer / Booking Manager, Warsaw Cross Culture Festival, Poland Bunna Lawrie, Artist, Coloured Stone Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME

The art of producing

Presented by AWME & Catherine Haridy Management

You may not know them by name but chances are you’ve heard the music they’ve helped create. A talented producer is equipped not only with an invaluable cache of creative ideas and technical know how but also the ability to help elevate your music and career to the next level. Leading music lawyer Stephen King joins some of Australia’s finest producers to discuss their creative approach and processes along with the business and contractual aspects of working with producers in the ever changing landscape that is the modern day music industry. Moderator: Stephen King, Partner / Director, Media Arts Lawyers Speakers: Anna Laverty, Producer, Nick Cave, Jae Laffer, Paul Dempsey, Cut Copy Tony Buchen, Producer, Megan Washington, Dereb the Ambassador, Tim Finn, Ben Lee Steven Schram, Producer, Clairy Brown and the Banging Rackettes, Cat Empire TIme: Location:

Presented by AWME

Touring Internationally Presented by AWME

Each region holds their own unique set of industry standards, lingo and idiosyncrasies. Some of the world’s most experienced bookers and promoters discuss the challenges of touring these regions and outline strategies for national, regional and local marketing to help you find your audience, build a touring circuit and connect with the industry – all the foundations you need for a successful international career. Moderator: Millie Millgate, Executive Producer, Sounds Australia Speakers: Grant Paley, Agent, Paquin Entertainment, Canada Jeff Lang, Artist Chris Wade, Adastra / Beverley Folk Festival, UK Fred Lachaize, Director, Reggae Sun Ska Festival / Music Action Production / Time: Location:

Soulbeats Records, France

3.00pm – 4.00pm Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Loon Lake

David Bridie,Artist / Producer, Wantok Musik 1.00pm – 2.00pm Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne 35


Conference program 2013

FRIDAY 15 November

Saturday 16 November

Recording 'Out Bush': Secrets of the Trade

Funding vs Fundraising

When it comes to recording Indigenous musicians, no place is too remote for these four panellists. But how do you produce good quality sound from a tin shed in Haasts Bluff on a 43 degree day? Technical tips of the trade will be discussed during this panel, where the participants will reveal exactly what equipment they wouldn’t leave home without. Moderator: Michael 'Miko' Smith, CAAMA Music Manager, Alice Springs, NT Speakers: Warren H Williams, Singer / Songwriter, Ntaria, NT Ben Karsay, Director, Speaka Boxx Productions, Sydney Tim Cole, Senior Sound Engineer, CAAMA Music, Alice Springs, NT James Winwood, Music Trainer, NG Media, Wingelina, WA Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

With arts funding getting more competitive each year, artists, radio stations and music organisations are having to think of creative new ways to finance their projects. Crowdfunding is gaining more momentum and popularity and is the obvious choice for most when it comes to raising money, but what other fundraising options are there? We talk to artists, radio and arts workers who have ran successful fundraising campaings and hear their secrets of the trade. Moderator: Jonathan Williamson, Contemporary & Live Music Development, Arts Victoria Speakers: Bernadette Ryan, Manager, Saskwatch Ngaiire, Artist Chelsea Wilson, Music Manager, PBS FM Time: 10.00am – 11.00am Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME & CAAMA Music

Presented by AWME

Increasing your Profile - Publicity and Marketing Today Presented by AWME

How do you get your product out into the right market? What are the best steps to ensure you are noticed by the general public, music industry and media? How does one navigate the ever�changing world of media where there is a movement from more traditional forms such as print, radio and TV to online and blogs? Hear from some of Australia’s leading publicists and marketing experts on ways to lift your profile (including album and tour publicity) in the ever competitive market place. Moderator: Chrissie Vincent James, Director, Chrissie Vincent Publicity Speakers: Ella Cochrane, National Publicity and Artist Relations Manager, Mushroom Promotions Regan Lethbridge, BONJAH Manager / 123 Agency Chryss Carr, Director, AUM PR Sarah Guppy, Production and Sales Manager, Tone Deaf Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Conference program 2013

Saturday 16 November

Saturday 16 November

Selecting the Line-up

Old Song for the New Ceremony: Preserving Language and Tradition

With the rise of music festivals and international touring, choosing the right festival line�up is more important now than ever. While every festival needs a headline act, Festival Directors and Programmers are always searching for new talent to introduce to a global stage. We talk to an international selection committee about what they’re looking for when they attend trade fairs, and what artists can do to stand out from the crowd. Moderator: Jamie McKew, Festival Director, Port Fairy Folk Festival Speakers: Malcolm Haynes, Silver Hayes Programmer & Coordinator, Glastonbury Festival Warren Smith, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, USA Chris Sampson, Bonnaroo Festival / Superfly Presents, USA Danni Colgan, Program Manager, Sydney Festival Chris Frayer, Artistic Director, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Canada Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm Location: Playhouse Stalls Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

The importance of maintaining language as part of one's identity and culture is of major significance. We talk to artists, academics and industry colleagues on how, in 2013 and beyond, language and culture can remain strong and the role stories and music play in passing it on to future generations. Moderator: Michael Hutchings, ATSIA Representative, APRA | AMCOS Speakers: Janis Monture, Woodland Centre / Harbourfront Centre, Canada, Professor John Bradley, Deputy Director, Monash Indigenous Centre, Monash University Ol Johan Gaup, Riddu Riddu International Indigenous Festival, Norway Lou Bennett, Artistic Director, Black Arm Band Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

More than Music: Non-Musical Elements in Festivals

We ask some of the music industry's biggest players to predict their trends for 2014 and beyond in the fields of festivals, touring, music publishing, crowdfunding and more. Moderator: Alison Pearl, Director, Alison Pearl Presents Speakers: Val Wolfe, Booking Agent, The Agency Group, USA Marc�André Sarault, Programming, Montreal International Jazz Festival, Canada Malcolm Haynes, Silver Hayes Programmer & Coordinator, Glastonbury Festival, UK Mary Mihelakos, Writer, The Age / Producer, The Age Music Victoria Awards /

Presented by AWME

Presented by AWME

Festival audiences today look beyond the music program to decide on where to spend their hard�earned dollar. They are searching for an experience, a special event, creative inspiration and cultural content. In the saturated festival market, how does an event develop its niche branding beyond the big names and make it stand out from the rest? Moderator: Alison Pearl, Director, Alison Pearl Presents Speakers: Christopher Rodrigo, Programming, The Esplanade / Tapestry of Sacred

Time: Location:

Music Festival, Singapore Kate Little, Global Village, Splendour in the Grass Rhoda Roberts, Artistic Director, Boomerang Festival Kerry Clarke, Artistic Director, Calgary Folk Music Festival, Canada

Presented by AWME

New Directions: Future Forecasting Presented by AWME

Director, Stage Mothers Time: Location:

1.00pm - 2.00pm Playhouse Stalls Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

12.00pm - 1.00pm Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Conference program 2013

Saturday 16 November

Saturday 16 November

Labels and Publishing

Songwriter Speaks: Archie Roach with Jane Cornwell

With the continual evolution of the record label market place, how do you decide which label to align your image and brand with to gain the greatest outcomes? Alongside releasing material through a label, the necessity of diverse income streams for artists through publishing assists in maintaining a sustainable career. But how do you secure that illusive deal that compliments and aligns with your overall music brand? We talk to a few people who can point you in the right direction. Moderator: Marianna Annas, Manager, ABC Publishing sPEAKERS: Ian James, Managing Director, Mushroom Music Publishing Basil Cook, Head of ABC Contemporary Labels, ABC Music Shin Fukuzumi, A & R, P�VINE / The 3776 / Holiday Revolution, Japan Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Archie is one of Australia’s most beloved, respected and admired singer / songwriters, with a voice and sensibility that is this country’s most important song line. From Charcoal Lane to Into the Bloodstream, his music has received local and international recognition, including ARIA awards, a Human Rights Achievement Award and a mention in the Rolling Stone Magazine’s top 100 albums of 1992. He has collaborated with some of the industry’s most acclaimed artists such as Paul Kelly, Bob Dylan and Patti Smith. The last few years have seen Archie beset by personal and physical tragedy. In 2010 he lost his life�partner and long�time collaborator Ruby Hunter, followed by a debilitating stroke and lung cancer. Archie’s strength has prevailed, and 2013 has been one of his strongest year yet, winning a Deadly Award for a Lifetime Contribution to Healing the Stolen Generations, and Album of the Year for Into the Bloodstream. He talks to world renowned journalist, writer and broadcaster Jane Cornwell about his incredible journey and newfound joy. Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm Location: Playhouse Stalls Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME

Australia Council Funding Session

Presented by AWME & Australia Council for the Arts

Information session on funding opportunities available through the Australia Council for the Arts for artists and Australian music projects. Speakers: Annaliesse Monaro, Program Officer, Market Development, Australia Council for the Arts Andy Rantzen, Program Officer, Music, Australia Council for the Arts Frank Trotman�Goldman, Program Officer, ATSIA, Australia Council for the Arts Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm Location: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME & APRA

Bringing Your Music to New Zealand

Presented by AWME & New Zealand Music Commission

The panel looks at the current live landscape for international artists wanting to tour NZ, which festivals or venues might suit, and other opportunities for touring bands coming to NZ. Moderator: Wairere Iti, Touring and Management Consultant, MMF�NZ / 3MDI, Auckland,

New Zealand

Speakers:

Cushla Aston, CEO / Artist Manager, Aston Road, Wellington, New Zealand Scott Grafton, Manager / Agent, Grafiti Entertainment, Auckland, New Zealand Hayley Dingwall, Manager, Other Endeavours, Wellington, New Zealand Lorraine Barry, Manager, Lorraine Barry Management, Auckland, New Zealand 4.00pm – 5.00pm Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Time: Location:

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AWME2013

THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER

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EXPO@a glance

14-17 november

melbourne australia

Time

Venue

Page

OFFICIAL OPENING: Welcome To Country + Barefoot Divas (Australia/New Zealand/PNG)

6.30pm – 8.00pm

Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse

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The Orbweavers, Sweet Jean, Maya Kamaty (Reunion Island)

7.30pm – 11.00pm

The Toff in Town

11

Coloured Stone Launch Their New Album Dance to the Sun + Special Guests Warren H. Williams & The Deans

7.30pm – late

Ding Dong Lounge

12

Damien Dempsey (Ireland), Richard Frankland & The Charcoal Club, Mama Kin

7.30pm – late

The Hi�Fi

13

Slip On Stereo, Marcus Corowa + Emma Peel

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER

10.00pm – late

Lounge

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TIME

VENUE

PAGE

The Music of Modern Aboriginality

10.00am – 11.00am

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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APRA 101

11.00am – 12.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Keynote Speaker: Peter Noble in Conversation with Leigh Treweek

11.00am – 12.00pm

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Standing Out From the Crowd - How to Get the Most Out of a Trade Fair

12.00pm – 1.00pm

Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

In Conversation: Roger Knox with Clinton Walker

12.00pm – 1.00pm

AWME Delegates Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne 34

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The Act of Producing

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Music of the Revolution

2.00pm – 3.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Touring Internationally

3.00pm – 4.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Recording 'Out Bush': Secrets of the Trade

4.00pm – 5.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Jeff Lang, Stephen Pigram

7.00pm – 10.00pm

Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse

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Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Blackchords, Admiral Fallow (Scotland) + Mànran (Scotland)

7.30pm – late

Ding Dong Lounge

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New Zealand Music Commission & Awme Present Direct From New Zealand: Sons Of Zion, Sola Rosa, Hollie Smith, Mark Vanilau, Whiri TŪ Aka

7.30pm – late

The Hi�Fi

19

Impossible Odds, Maya Kamaty (Reunion Island) + DJ MzRizk

9.00pm – late

Lounge

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AWME2013 SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER

EXPO@a glance

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melbourne australia

Time

Venue

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Funding vs Fundraising

10.00am – 11.00am

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Increasing your Profile - Publicity and Marketing

11.00am – 12.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Selecting the Line�up

11.00am – 12.00pm

Playhouse Stalls Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

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More than Music: Non�Musical Elements in Festivals

12.00pm – 1.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Quarry Mountain Dead Rats, Papa Chango, Saritah, Yirrmal, Tjupurru, Mànran (Scotland), Admiral Fallow (Scotland)

12.00pm - 6.00pm

APRA Outdoor Stage, Arts Centre Melbourne Curve Bar

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Old Song for the New Ceremony: Preserving Language and Tradition

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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New Directions: Future Forecasting

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Playhouse Stalls Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Labels and Publishing

2.00pm – 3.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Australia Council Funding Session

3.00pm – 4.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Songwriter Speaks: Archie Roach with Jane Cornwell

3.00pm – 4.00pm

Playhouse Stalls Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Bringing Your Music to New Zealand

4.00pm – 5.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Ngaiire, Twin Beasts, Grizzly Jim Lawrie

7.30pm – 11.00pm

The Toff in Town

25

Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Kooii, Stan & The Earth Force (Vanuatu), Loryzine (Reunion Island) + DJ's Jesse I, Derek M

7.30pm – late

The Hi�Fi

27

The Cambodian Space Project (Cambodia/Australia), Kalàscima (Italy), Mzaza, Nahuatl Sound System

9.00pm – late

Lounge

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SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER

TIME

VENUE

PAGE

The Putbacks With Emma Donovan, Lime Cordiale, Dave Arden & Justin Brady, Knox (Fiji), Tjupurru

2.00pm – 7.00pm

Lounge

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The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, The Cactus Channel, Dereb The Ambassador (Ethiopia/Australia), The Shaolin Afronauts + DJ's Chris Gill, Miss Goldie

7.30pm – late

The Hi�Fi

31

Lounge

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Closing Party: Scatter Scatter Tropical Discotheque with DJ's Manchild & Charlie Bucket 10.30pm – late

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Showcase Artists Admiral Fallow (Scotland) FRI 15 NOV - DING DONG LOUNGE SAT 16 NOV - APRA OUTDOOR STAGE, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE

Chris Gill SUN 17 NOV - THE HIFI Chris Gill loves funk music. He loves it so much he started a funk record store 10 years ago in Melbourne. It is called Northside Records. It is the soul of Melbourne. Chris has been dj'ing in Fitzroy and around the world for well over 20 years, doing festivals and bar gigs, international tours, primary school fetes and the Thursday lunchtime slot on RRR radio. Fun can be found in the funniest places.

Barefoot Divas (Australia/New Zealand/PNG) Featuring Ursula Yovich, Emma Donovan, Whirimako Black, Maisey Rika, Merenia and Ngaiire OPENING CONCERT - THUR 14 NOV, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE

Coloured Stone THUR 14 NOV - DING DONG LOUNGE Formed in 1977 by Bunna Lawrie, lead singer and songwriter for the band, Coloured Stone’s music blends rock, ska and reggae. Over the years, the band has collaborated, performed and toured with many Australian and international artists including Midnight Oil, Leo Sayer, Jimmy Little, Paul Kelly, Angry Anderson, Salif Kaita, KD Lang, Iva Davis & Ice House, Shane Howard, and the Black Arm Band. Their latest album Dance to the Sun will be launched at AWME 2013.

It might seem natural to place Admiral Fallow beside certain purveyors of what’s become bracketed as nu�folk, but the outfit is as much a new chapter in the continuing history of remarkable independent voices as it is aligning itself with topical trends. The end product is of an entirely organic design, and certainly not to be confused with coattail�riding revisionists.

Some of Australia's most acclaimed female Indigenous singer/ songwriters join together with their sisters from New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in a powerful symbolic collaboration. Their performance is a combination of spoken word poetry, storytelling and song. More than a concert, the show is a cultural experience and intimate disclosure about the lives of these talented performers and about finding commonality and strength in culture and language, as well as showcasing the phenomenal voices of the troupe. Blackchords FRI 15 NOV - DING DONG LOUNGE As so often happens, a chance meeting, a random jam, results in something far more than just the forging of a new friendship. So it happened for Nick Milwright and Damian Cazaly, who after a fortuitous encounter in 2005, came to form Melbourne group Blackchords. Their resulting brand of darkly majestic pop has grown organically over the past seven years, as has their audience and acclaim, the band releasing their eponymous debut in 2009, touring Europe, garnering praise and award nominations both here and abroad. Their release of A Thin Line in 2013 sees the band evolving and exploring, crawling out of the primordial ooze, growing legs and walking, running, towards the next stage in their growth and musical expansion. Cash Savage & The Last Drinks FRI 15 NOV - DING DONG LOUNGE Having spent the gulf between albums in country theatres, urban venues, the Famous Spiegeltent, Meredith Music Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival and the Riverboats Music Festival, acclaimed jewel of dark country blues Cash Savage and The Last Drinks returned with their stunning second LP The Hypnotiser in August 2013. CHARLIE bucket SUN 17 NOV - LOUNGE DJ Charlie Bucket plays a wide range of funk, soul, hip�hop, afrobeat, Latin, samba, house, disco and reggae. In August 2013 Charlie released his first single featuring NFA Jones and Nick Sheppard (The Clash) which received regular rotation on triple Jand was included on the 'Kiss my Wami' compilation.

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Damien Dempsey (Ireland) THUR 14 NOV - THE HIFI The four years since the release of his album The Rocky Road have been busy for Damien Dempsey. In addition to writing and recording Almighty Love, Dempsey also collaborated with renowned Irish graffiti artist Maser on the project 'They Are Us'. Inspired by Dempsey's lyrics, Maser painted giant masterpieces of Dempsey's words on derelict buildings in Dublin. Since his first live outings in the mid�1990's, Damien's gigs have seen him wow audiences across the globe. These outings have been captured on two recordings: Live at the Olympia and Live from Vicar Street. Earlier this year saw him take his show across Australia, playing a series of sell�out shows all over the country. Dave Arden & Justin Brady SUN 17 NOV - LOUNGE MATINEE For millennia the great oral tradition of Indigenous storytelling has kept culture strong. As a Gunditjmara/Kokatha man David Arden, and Justin Brady carry forward this cultural practice with a collaboration of heartfelt stories underpinned by a beautifully expressive musical dynamic. Dereb the Ambassador (Ethiopia/Australia) SUN 17 NOV - THE HIFI Dereb Desalegn (aka Dereb the Ambassador) is well known on the streets of Addis Ababa as one of Ethiopia’s most respected singers. Born in Ethiopia, Dereb grew up amongst a family of musicians, completely immersed in his home country’s rich melange of sounds, rhythms and musical styles. In 2003 Dereb recorded his first solo album Korkorow Yalew from which the hit single Wollo, reached number one on the Ethiopian charts. Dereb has since toured in America, England, Asia, New Zealand and Australia where he collaborated with producer Tony Buchen, to put together his latest project. The first album under this new title, released in 2011, was recorded using pre�1970’s recording equipment, and is influenced by the warm, funky sounds of great Ethiopian artists from of the 60’s and 70’s.


Showcase Artists Derek M SAT 16 NOV - THE HIF Born and raised in Liverpool UK, Derek M has been causing waves within the local music scene since moving to Australia in 2001. Apart from being an accomplished DJ and radio show presenter on PBS 106.7fm he is also the mind behind the Heartical HiFi project. Since its inception in 2002, Heartical HiFi has taken reggae and dub to a new level while presenting the music through its traditional medium - a high powered, custom built sound system. Emma Peel THUR 14 NOV - LOUNGE DJ Emma Peel takes you on a journey back to the 1960's�1970's to discover sounds from around the world including: Latin jazz, boogaloo, salsa, samba, bossa nova, MPB, European Sound Library, soul�jazz and other rare vinyl delights. Grizzly Jim Lawrie SAT 16 NOV - TOFF IN TOWN A regular on the Melbourne music scene, Jim Lawrie has been a drummer for about ten years, most notably for Melbourne indie band Eagle and the Worm. Often being mistaken for Henry Wagons, Jim has opted away from the high paying perks of the celebrity impersonator industry and has turned his attention to his own styling of acoustic driven songwriting. Hollie Smith (Aotearoa/New Zealand) FRI 15 NOV - THE HIFI Hollie Smith is one of New Zealand 's most predominant and celebrated musicians. After working with numerous bands including Trinity Roots, Fat Freddys Drop and Detroit dance legend Recloose, she was approached by NZ royalty Don Mcglashan to perform on a movie soundtrack single Bathe in The River that topped the NZ charts and became one of the biggest and iconic singles in NZ history. Impossible Odds FRI 15 NOV - LOUNGE Indigenous hiphop crew Impossible Odds, widely known for their singles Laugh It Off and Hey People, have made a steady rise on the Indigenous and Australian hiphop scenes over the past four years. Core of the group Fred Leone aka Rival MC and James Vincent aka DJ Returnagain are joined by the newest member Kaylah "KaylahTruth" Tyson with live support from Tony McCall on Drums, Samuel Vincent on Bass, Callum "Caski" Robertson on MPD as well as Troy Allen, Jason Sandy and George Hopkins (Members of Murri Dance Group Badjtala Nangarim). Impossible Odds has performed alongside Jessica Mauboy, Archie Roach, Kev Carmody, Xavier Rudd, Wolf Mother and Public Enemy and have accumulated 11 music award nominations over the past four years including 2 Deadly awards, 4 Queensland Music Awards, 2 National Indigenous Music Awards and 3 Indigenous Hip Hop/R&B BUMP Awards.

Jeff Lang FRI 15 NOV - ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, PLAYHOUSE Australian�based musician Jeff Lang has earned worldwide acclaim as a virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter and a startlingly unique live performer. With a back catalogue of 14 studio albums, blending rock, roots, folk, blues, ballads, instrumentals, improvisation and a devastatingly high level of musicality, Jeff Lang is a singularly unique performer in our world. jesse I SAT 16 NOV - THE HIFI PBS 106.7fm radio presenter and Chant Down Sound selector Jesse I plays in the Jamaican soundsystem tradition, mixing the freshest reggae and dancehall together with vintage classics, custom dubplate specials, live MCing, samples and effects. Kalàscima (Italy) SAT 16 NOV - LOUNGE Kalàscima’s performances are full of energy and rhythm from the ancient traditional dance and music of taranta (Salento, southern Italy). Southern Italy’s hottest band has collaborated with artists such as Buena Vista Social Club & Lucilla Galeazzi, and with traditional and original songs, in dialect, revitalise the ancient ritual of pizzica tarantata, said to cure the deadly spider’s bite with frenzied trance dances and a very powerful modern sound mixed with original composition. Kalàscima’s show comprises of many fascinating instruments such as the mandolin, Irish bouzouki and Calabrian double flutes, along with a vast arrangement of percussion and thrilling vocals. Knox (Fiji) SUN 17 NOV - LOUNGE MATINEE Knox was born in 1983 in Suva Fiji, to a Fijian father and a Samoan/ Rotuman mother and spent an early part of his life in Rotuma where his mother, Sera Fatiaki, is from. He aspired to be a doctor at first so he took up science subjects in school with this aim in mind. The idea of being a full�time musician wasn’t considered an option although he loved music and playing instruments. Indeed, his music is influenced by the likes of Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, Ben Harper, Tracy Chapman and The Police. Kooii SAT 16 NOV - THE HIFI Kooii are a compelling fusion of afrobeat, reggae and world rhythms; their music brings together soulful vocals, three�part harmony and a super tight rhythm section in an ageless and familiar sound. Kooii deliver a dynamic live show made for dancing, delving from the hypnotic depths of reggae rhythms into the pulsating groove of afrobeat. The music is free�flowing, uplifting, heart�warming and will leave you relishing every last drop.

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Showcase Artists Lime Cordiale SUN 17 NOV - Lounge The members of Lime Cordiale have been working up a head of steam throughout 2013, with their breakthrough song 'Bullshit Aside' and latest single 'Sleeping At Your Door' turning heads right around the country. Fronted by brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, Lime Cordiale are uniquely Australian, featuring quirky lyrics, pop hooks and big brass licks. Loryzine (Reunion Island) SAT 16 NOV - THE HIFI Loryzine was created 10 years ago by several young friends that met during a traditional music and dance gathering. They wanted to devote themselves to their passion: the Maloya. The band performs a modern, dynamic, and traditional musical style called Maloya, which represents the numerous colours and origins of the local population of Réunion Island, located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Mama Kin THUR 14 NOV - THE HIFI As mischievous as she is charming, Fremantle’s Mama Kin is part raconteur and all�out entertainer. With a widespread reputation for her unique blend of foot�stomping soul, heart�wrenching ballads and stirring live shows, Mama Kin is back with a swag of new songs and a shift in sonic direction. Mànran (Scotland) FRI 15 NOV - DING DONG LOUNGE

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Mànran music is a unique and powerful blend of Gaelic and English, traditional and contemporary. The band is one of few worldwide to use both Highland and Uilleann pipes and combines these with accordion, fiddle, flute and a mix of drum and bass to create an infectious and recognisable sound. Their roots are firmly in the music and culture of the Highlands and Islands. Lead singer, Norrie Maciver received the accolade of Gaelic Singer of the Year at the Mg Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2011 and Mànran’s debut release won the Album of the Year title. The band also recently received a Creative Scotland Award and at Showcase Scotland this year performed to great acclaim from industry professionals. Marcus Corowa THUR 14 NOV - LOUNGE Sydney�based singer/songwriter Marcus Corowa, may be a relative newcomer to the professional music scene, but he is already turning heads amongst music fans with his catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and silky smooth singing voice. Drawing on his Aboriginal and South Sea Islander roots, Marcus combines elements of blues, jazz and funk to create a soulful, soothing sound that is distinctly his own. This talented and passionate musician has no plans to take things easy and is more focused than ever on writing new material. With the release of his debut EP, The Greater You, more and more people are catching on to the groove that is Marcus Corowa’s soulful sound.

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Manchild SUN 17 NOV - LOUNGE Since early 2001, DJ Manchild has been playing his funk, soul, Latin, African, hip�hop and disco to the dancefloors of Melbourne and beyond. He has dug for records and DJ'd in places as far�flung as Mumbai, Lagos and Tokyo, bringing back booty for his PBS radio show, The Breakdown. As one of the founding members of The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, he is sure to get the mix of beats and tunes right for the closing party of AWME. Mark Vanilau (Aotearoa/New Zealand) FRI 15 NOV - THE HIFI Samoan Mark Vanilau is a multi�instrumentalist with a velveteen voice and a unique approach to harmonies. Best known in New Zealand as a session musician (he’s a regular member of Dave Dobbyn’s band, and has played with Trinity Roots, Hollie Smith, Eru Dangerspiel, Ladi6 and Scribe) he has stepped into the spotlight with his new band and a wealth of songs. His first single spoke of the tradition of passing life�stories down through the generations. Maya Kamaty (Reunion Island) THUR 14 NOV - TOFF IN TOWN FRI 15 NOV - LOUNGE

A young artist from Reunion Island, Maya Kamaty composes and performs folk music - a tender mixture between maloya and French songs carried by a melodious voice. Born on Reunion Island in 1985, Maya comes from a family of artists, musicians and storytellers bringing tales from Africa, India and the islands of the Indian Ocean. Whilst studying in France in 2005, Maya collaborates with musician Carlo de Sacco, founding member of the group Grèn Sémé who has a large influence on her developing music career. With a young group of students from Reunion Island based in Montpellier, Maya begins her musical adventure. Melbourne Ska Orchestra SAT 16 NOV - THE HIFI In 2003, the time was right. A world�record attempt to have the largest number of horn players on stage at the same time playing the ska�skank saw a slew of musicians take the stage at St Kilda’s Gershwin Room, and although nobody remembered to check if the record had actually been set, from this sold�out performance the Melbourne Ska Orchestra was born. Assembled from some of Australia’s preeminent names in Ska and Reggae and fronted by inimitable frontman Nicky Bomba (Bomba, Bustamento, John Butler Trio), the soaring popularity of the band is seeing the MSO fast becoming a fixture of Australia’s musical landscape. Now, after more than a decade of sold�out shows and electrifying festival appearances the MSO has come together to produce a different kind of record. Their self�titled debut album showcases the versatility of a genre that has influenced some of the most venerated names in music, from Bob Marley to Gwen Stefani, as well as demonstrating a uniquely Australian vision of the exuberance and freewheeling colour of contemporary Ska. This is music at its most entertaining; vibrant, surprising, and with a beat to shame the Devil. This is Ska.


Showcase Artists Miss Goldie SUN 17 NOV - THE HIFI Miss Goldie plays down and dirty funk along with scorching soul, ranging from deep, sweet, crossover to northern and R&B. Mzaza SAT 16 NOV - LOUNGE Born in Paris to French and Moroccan parents Pauline Maudy sings in French, Spanish, and Turkish to weave a travel story of exquisitely crafted sounds, a unique fusion of influences from the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle�East. The band’s accomplished multi�instrumentalists play violin, kamanche tarhu (a spikefiddle of Persian ancestry), guitar, double bass, accordion, kaval and ney (Balkan and Turkish end blown flutes), darabuka (Turkish hand percussion), cajon, tapan and bendir (frame drum). DJ MZRIZK FRI 15 NOV - LOUNGE Since 2001 MzRizk has been building a record collection that covers hip hop, soul, funk, disco, global beats, boogie, house, alternative and anything else in between. Nahuatl Soundsystem SAT 16 NOV - LOUNGE Produced by Mexican born, Melbourne based, Fernando Perez – Nahuatl Soundsystem’s original and rebel sound is a powerful and energy�fuelled blend of Aztek, dub, techno and digital cumbia merging Aztek roots and traditional Mexican rhythms with future technology. Perez aka Nahuatl Jaguar has been producing music under the name of Nahuatl Soundsystem and is a crucial part in the global nu�cumbia movement, pioneering the ‘Aztek style of Dub’ - a clash between the original rhythms of the warrior Mexica culture translated into deep IDM and future bass music. Ngaiire SAT 16 NOV - TOFF IN TOWN Singer�songwriter Ngaiire, is building a reputation for herself as one of the country’s most unique and dynamic vocalists and performers. Ngaiire has an eclectic sonic identity that is uniquely hers, with great attention to vocal detail and layering, her lyrical intelligence as well as a love for musical aesthetics. Her debut album is a commanding entry into the music world - there is no doubt Lamentations will put a flag in the ground as Ngaiire’s official arrival. Papa Chango SAT 16 NOV - APRA OUTDOOR STAGE, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE Whether you’re lulled into a trance by the dark, visceral melodies or energized by the afroinspired rhythms you will be moved by Papa Chango. With a line�up comprising horns, percussion, guitars, vocals and the mighty Farfisa organ, the Melbourne based 9�piece bring a modern flavour to the sounds of the 1970’s Ethio�jazz and Afro�funk movements.

Quarry Mountain Dead Rats SAT 16 NOV - APRA OUTDOOR STAGE, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE

In an age of dancing robots and the electric toothbrush, the Quarry Mountain Dead Rats are taking it back to a simpler time, where the pickin’ was fast and the banjo was king. With fire in their bellies, these musical comrades hailing from Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula bring their raw and gritty version of bluegrass kicking and hollering into the modern day. The influence of old�time mountain�music combined with rock‘n’roll sensibilities make the Quarry Mountain Dead Rats an act that make you sit up, take notice and come back for more. Long live the Dead Rat. Richard Frankland & The Charcoal Club THUR 14 NOV - THE HIFI Richard Frankland wrote his first song when he was 13 years old. Since then he has written and recorded over 100 original songs about Indigenous culture, deaths in custody, stolen generation, voice, land rights, falling in love, culture, family and life. Since forming in 1990, The Charcoal Club has been delivering a unique mix of blues and folk music with a repertoire that covers the occasional love ballad to a fist pumping activist anthem and represents the vast inspirational experiences of Richard’s life. Richard’s lyrics are poignant and, at times, raw reflecting his pride and love for his family, heritage and land. The Charcoal Club has released two albums titled Cry Freedom (2005) and Hearts Full of Rust (2010). Saritah SAT 16 NOV - APRA OUTDOOR STAGE, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE Saritah delivers a potent combination of feminine spirit, conscious lyrics and heartful melodies whilst embodying a unique union of roots, reggae, soul, acoustic and dancehall. Saritah has a positive vision for the future which shines through every word she sings and every note she plays. Inspiring, uplifting and playfully powerful, Saritah’s live shows are colourful celebrations of life. Lyrical affirmations, inspirations, and observations weaving with sounds inspired by dancehall, reggae, soul, world and pop music. Slip on Stereo THUR 14 NOV - LOUNGE Funky and fresh Brisbane�based 4�piece band, Slip�on Stereo has been considered the ‘band to see’ since breaking onto the scene in early 2013. Self�described as ‘summer sounds’, their style is a unique blend of pop, funk, RnB, reggae and anything else they feel inspired to throw in the mix. These boys don't look like easing up any time soon with the recent release of their first 3�track EP titled When Life Gives You Lemons. Zeek Power and Clint Wallace lead the band vocally while also holding the rhythm on guitars, their trademark vocal sound and mix of gospel�flavoured harmonies. Clint is a familiar face as ex�bass guitarist of well�known Rockhampton�born band, Busby Marou; and Zeek is the latest YouTube sensation with his solo work under his name ‘Zeek Power’. Former Rookie band members, bass guitarist Phil Moore and drummer Ash Moore hold the heartbeat of the band together.

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Showcase Artists Sola Rosa (Aotearoa/New Zealand) FRI 15 NOV - THE HIFI With six albums under his belt, a raft of accolades and well over a decade of producing genre�splitting music, Andrew Spraggon’s work as Sola Rosa has cemented him as one of the world’s most exciting and versatile producers. From a humble, self�released one man project, Sola Rosa has grown to a live collective of international repute. Successfully melding hip hop, reggae, jazz, latin, soul and funk, the group have never sat comfortably in one box, but with Spraggon’s guidance, that restlessness has been channelled into six succinct albums.

Sweet Jean THUR 14 NOV - TOFF IN TOWN Sweet Jean is Sime Nugent and Alice Keath. Their music brings together their darker folk influences with clap�your�hands, old�school pop sensibilities. Since forming in late 2010, Sweet Jean has built a reputation for their evocative songwriting, razor�sharp harmonies, and stirring live performances as a duo and with their band. As the AU Review put it, Sweet Jean "can break your heart one minute and mend it the next. The duo has a natural ability to transport their audience to the heart of their songs.”

Sons of Zion (Aotearoa/New Zealand) FRI 15 NOV - THE HIFI With their fusion of reggae, rock, dub and roots, Sons of Zion are a talented 6�piece band, comprising of young Rangitahi from various locations in New Zealand. Since their debut gig at the beginning of 2007, Sons of Zion have continued to build momentum, taking out the Soundsplash Band comp, opening for acts such as Katchafire, Cornerstone Roots, Kora, House of Shem and The Black Seeds and playing at festivals such as Raggamuffin, Exodus and Selective Soundz. Sons Of Zion are committed to making music that you can't help but skank to.

The Cactus Channel SUN 17 NOV - THE HIFI What began as experimentation, developed into outright insubordination - an out of control funk orchestra with the momentum of a runaway train who could count The Dap Kings’ Tom Brenneck and soul legend Charles Walker as fans. Their most recent release, Wooden Boy was recorded by the ten�piece, all born in the 90's and raised on the internet. Yet somehow, this astonishing follow�up to last year's rave�reviewed debut, Haptics, sounds like it could have been recorded in the 1970's, or possibly in the distant future.

Stan and the Earth Force (Vanuatu) SAT 16 NOV - THE HIFI Stan & the Earth Force create a powerful combination of original roots reggae music. Hailing from Vanuatu, the group delivers dynamic live shows, featuring the unique voice of composer and lead singer Stanleyson Antas. Their well�received first album Easy Rock Steady was awarded the Best Reggae Album of the Year in New Caledonia with the song 6925 G.Box club remix hitting the charts in the region and the video clip gaining a steady following on YouTube.

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Stephen Pigram FRI 15 NOV- ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, PLAYHOUSE From Australia's far northwest Kimberley region, singer/songwriter/ musician Stephen Pigram is probably best known for his work with his six musical brothers in Broome's much loved Pigram Brothers band and the 'saltwater country' style of music they deliver. He was a member of the pioneering bands Kuckles and Scrap Metal, and was musical director for the original production of the first Aboriginal musical Bran Nue Dae In 2006, Stephen and his brother Alan were inducted into the West Australian Music Industry Hall of Fame, the first indigenous artists to receive this honour.

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The Cambodian Space Project (Cambodia/Australia) The stratospheric rise of The Cambodian Space Project has caught those witnessing the spectacle of this cosmic cross�culture rock band (CSP) as it blasts across the dusty highways of Cambodia by surprise. In Cambodia, The CSP has landed like an unexpected meteor and has made an immediate impact on enthusiastic local audiences with its festival�like live shows. To date, the CSP has performed in venues ranging from chic city clubs to rural villages, schools and orphanages, even an elephant’s 50th birthday party! For the musicians, The Cambodian Space Project is a troupe bonded not only by the diversity of its members’ backgrounds but by an artistic vision to bridge cultures while exploring new musical frontiers. The Deans THUR 14 NOV - DING DONG LOUNGE The Deans are a Melbourne�based contemporary rock and soul band playing critically acclaimed original music. They have been described as 'explosively rocky one moment yet sweetly soulful the next.' Soulful harmonies, blistering guitar and pounding rhythms are all part of their arsenal. The Orbweavers THUR 14 NOV - TOFF IN TOWN Marita Dyson and Stuart Flanagan formed The Orbweavers in 2006, drawing on a love of history, natural sciences, museums and archives. 2009 saw the release of their debut album Graphite & Diamonds, a dark and dulcet collection of songs from the abandoned knitting mills of Brunswick, Melbourne: chiming pins and needle guitar, haunted violin, and the Moon.


Showcase Artists The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra SUN 17 NOV - THE HIFI Inspired by the infectious afrobeat music of Nigeria and its neighbours, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra delivers a homespun version of contemporary African funk. This mammoth ensemble comprises seventeen musicians hand�picked from Melbourne’s music scene. With the afrobeat movement of the 60’s and 70’s making a worldwide resurgence in live venues and clubs alike, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra’s powerful MCs and tribal rhythms are the modern�day “musical weapon” that Fela Kuti conceived of. Their conscious lyrics and West African grooves are relevant today, while remaining faithful to the message of afrobeat. The Putbacks with Emma Donovan SUN 17 NOV - LOUNGE MATINEE The Putbacks featuring Emma Donovan perform original, authentic soul music for your feet, body and spirit. Out of a mutual respect and admiration for each other, these artists come together to speak volumes using their instruments and voices. Emma Donovan is a powerful, soulful and original vocalist whose sound, poise and commitment to the music and message is simply incredible. Emma sings it real. She connects with an audience and tells a story, and that story is hers.

Twin Beasts (Formerly The Toot Toot Toots) SAT 16 NOV - TOFF IN TOWN The past three years have been busy for Melbourne doom�country shimmy�shakers Twin Beasts. Forming as The Toot Toot Toots in 2009 at a bar on the spur of the moment they have developed a solid reputation for their unique country blues sound and their frenetic and hyper�energetic live shows. 2013 marked the release of their debut album Outlaws, a spaghetti�western rock�operatic concept album set in the fictional gold rush town of Gomorrah Fields and follows the story of émigré Eli Rayne and the vengeance and bloodshed that shadows his arrival. They followed up the success of Outlaws with an extensive east coast tour of Australia, continuing the momentum with the band being invited to play numerous summer music festivals. Warren H. Williams THUR 14 NOV - DING DONG LOUNGE One of Australia’s favourite singer/songwriters, Warren H Williams has a powerful voice, strong messages, wicked sense of humour and gentle manner. The three�time ARIA nominee, Golden Guitar winner and Deadly Award winner has been a professional musician for the past 20 years but says music has been in his blood since he was born in Central Australia. Warren paired up with John Williamson for Raining on the Rock, which has become an anthem for reconciliation in Australia.

The Shaolin Afronauts SUN 17 NOV - THE HIFI The mysterious afro�soul of The Shaolin Afronauts first echoed across the dance floors of Australia in 2008. Heavily inspired by the sounds of 1970’s West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering avant�garde jazz artists of the same period, the Shaolin Afronauts draw on the this highly innovative and sometimes volatile era in music, using it as inspiration to create music with the same fire and intensity. Their spirited performances have fast gained a reputation as some of the most exciting live shows around.

Whiri T Aka (Aotearoa/New Zealand) FRI 15 NOV - THE HIFI 2013 saw five strong wahine Maori join together to form the Aotearoa based a cappella group Whiri TŪ Aka. Performing only in Te reo Maori, the group use only their voices to create a full range of timbres and textures. Te Reo Maori is a language built for music, and music is built into the language. The essence of their music is the traditional values, creativity, innovation, uniqueness, authenticity, quality and originality that is brought together with a strong Maori cultural influence and elements that are at the forefront of Maori music.

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Yirrmal SAT 16 NOV - APRA OUTDOOR STAGE, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE New�gen Indigenous Australian artist Yirrmal from North�East Arnhem Land, is making a refreshing entrance into the music scene. Inspired by heroes Yothu Yindi, Yirrmal fuses tradition and contemporary with class and passion. A young Yolngu man from the community of Yirrkala, he's an aspiring songwriter and guitarist with a beautiful voice, singing songs about his homeland and culture with feeling and depth beyond his years. Yirrmal is connecting a new found sound and engaging the hearts of all who are lucky enough to hear him. This is something to look out for as he begins to make his mark.

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Brisbane�based Tjupurru is a proud descendant of the Djabera Djabera tribe of the West Australian Kimberleys. Born in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea and settling in Cairns, Tjupurru began playing Didjeridu through a vacuum cleaner pipe in boarding school. His real love affair with the instrument came when he discovered the music of iconic Australian act Gondwanaland, and didj player Charlie McMahon in particular.

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The perfect Arabic sound

AWME Credits Working Team

Simon Raynor Executive Producer / Director Carla Bakker Delegate & Administration Manager Jess White Artist & Marketing Manager Stéphanie Kabanyana Artist Manager Ilana Russell Conference Program Manager Mel Abrams Administration Assistant Naomune Anzai Production Manager Lou Bennett Indigenous Program Consultant Chrissie Vincent Publicity Kitt Ross - First Class Crew Stage & Production Crew Daria Wray Volunteer Coordinator Stéphanie Gaffric Logistics Coordinator And the especially thank you to the entire volunteer crew

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The Hive Design – Russel Bradley, Irene Metter, Yang Lee

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Marie Muggivan, Yury Avi, Carl Dziunka

Thank you

No matter the venue or musical genre, Yamaha’s PSR-A2000 is the answer to all your live performance needs. An amazing range of Arabic sounds and accompaniment styles, versatile joystick controller, and a powerful Arabic Scales function make this keyboard everything you want in a performance tool when you’re up on stage.

To learn more visit:

www.yamaha.com/awk

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