AWME 2014 : Program by Russel Bradley

PROGRAM www.awme.com.au

CONTENTS Welcome 5 Music Program

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AWME at a Glance

Showcase Artists

General Information

ABOUT

Conference Program

Celebrating its seventh year in 2014 AWME brings together musicians, industry representatives and festival audiences from across Australia and around the globe for four days of the finest roots music from the Australasian region and beyond. For more information visit: www.awme.com.au AWMEOfficial AWME awmemelb Follow us:

WELCOME TO AWME 2014 Heidi Victoria Minister for the Arts

Welcome to Melbourne and to AWME 2014. Music is part of the soul of this city and AWME celebrates this by showcasing local talent while celebrating sounds from across the globe. It’s a home grown, internationally renowned event and the Victorian Government is very proud to be a part of it. Enjoy!

Tony Grybowski

Chief Executive Officer Australia Council for the Arts Now in its 7th year, this leading world and roots music event continues to foster wonderful opportunities for our region’s music industry. Bringing together musicians, industry partners and captive audiences from around the world opens the door to exciting collaborations and knowledge sharing. This dialogue and exchange with national and international counterparts is important in developing valuable relationships, especially in the ever changing music industry. Delegates in this year’s program bring a wide range of expertise to the conference, supported by an exceptional line up of musicians. I encourage you to make the most of the program where you will discover musical highlights like the soulful and seasoned Australian act Mojo JuJu, or the Afro-folk sounds of Bongeziwe Mabandla from South Africa. I am impressed, and I have no doubt you will be, by the quality of this year’s artists and the rich diversity of the delegates. Welcome to the Australasian Worldwide Music Expo 2014.

Aunty Carolyn Briggs

Welcome to Country

Womin Jeka mirambeek beek. Boonerwurung Nairm derp Bordupren uther willam. Welcome to my country, the land of the great bay of the Boonerwung people, our beautiful home. On behalf of the Boonerwung, a clan of the greater Kulin nations, I welcome you to our land. Today Melbourne is a great multicultural city of the world and this special place continues to carry forward the spirit of our tradition. This land will always be protected by the creator, Bunjil, who travels as an eagle and by Waarn, who protects the waterways and travels as a crow. As the spirit of my ancestors lives, let the wisdom and the spirit of generosity which Bunjil taught us influence the opportunities that may arise at this meeting place. Womin Jeka mirambeek beek. Boonerwurung Nairm derp Bordupren uther willam. Welcome.

Simon Raynor

Director Australasian Worldwide Music Expo

Welcome to Melbourne and the seventh edition of AWME. Once again we are excited to present another strong and diverse program of roots artists from Australia, our region and beyond. Together with the live music program, AWME will bring together an incredible list of national and international delegates representing all parts of the music and arts industry. AWME provides a unique opportunity for musicians, managers and all who work in the music industry to build relationships, 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 6 years, AWME 2014 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, APRA AMCOS 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 four days at AWME 2014.

at AWME 2014

NZ @ AWME 2014 THURS NOV 13 @ THE TOFF LOUIS BAKER 8.20PM - 8.50PM

Renowned for equal parts uplifting / tear inducing live shows, Bakers achingly raw lyrics intertwined with mesmerising melodies and an emotive vocal tone that produces shades of Motown-era soul.

ESTÈRE 9.40PM - 10.10PM

Estère is a girl with an MPC she calls Lola producing pulsating rhythms and evocative melodies that adhere to their own genre of Electric Blue Witch hop.

FRI NOV 14 @ THE HI-FI BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE 9.20PM - 10.00PM

Batucada Sound Machine is a brew of Brazilian, Colombian, Cuban and African beats, fused with funk, reggae, hip-hop, Polynesian soul and who-knows-what-else; as kinetic and unconfined as any dance music you’ll find anywhere in the world.

SAT NOV 15 @ CURVE BAR, ARTS CENTRE NEW ZEALAND RECEPTION 6PM - 7PM

The New Zealand Music Commission invites you to come and meet the New Zealand delegation and enjoy some of the fine wines provided by Spy Valley Wines.

SAT NOV 15 @ THE HI-FI MYELE MANZANZA 10.00PM - 10.40PM

"The future of drums in NZ is firmly in the hands of Myele Manzanza." - NZ Musician Magazine

www.nzmusic.org.nz www.outwardsoundnz.com

ALBA | CHRUTHACHAIL

Friday 15th Nov 2014

EXPO

Ding Dong Lounge, Level 1 18 Market Lane, Chinatown, Melbourne

Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson Two of the fieriest talents in contemporary Celtic piping, Ross and Jarlath have created a sound that is bursting with energy, earning them a nomination in the Prestigious Radio 2 Folk Awards best duo category. A fusion of pipes and flutes the duo push the boundaries of what the instruments can achieve in a performance which is a vibrant mix of new and original compositions along with traditional tunes. Their new album ‘Air-Fix’ was released in Europe to critical acclaim, with the Australian release to follow in 2015. ‘Simply Outstanding’ **** Songlines info@activeevents.org.uk rossandjarlath.com

Finding Albert This indie five-piece becoming one of the most talked about emerging acts in Scotland. Several of the group have been involved in acts all over the world, but approach Finding Albert quite differently – this is a hard-working, organic movement designed to capture audiences through the phenomenal energy and intensity of their live show, whilst retaining the musicianship and detailed arrangements that have won them so many followers to date. They recently completed a highly successful debut headline European and also performed at major festivals across the UK and Continental Europe. ‘If there’s any justice, this band will be selling out stadiums’ Ally McCrae, BBC Radio 1 bookings@findingalbert.com findingalbert.com

Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections - 21-25 January 2015 - country of focus New Zealand For more information contact showcasescotland@activeevents.org.uk

OPENING NIGHT AWME PRESENTS

PETE MURRAY BENNY WALKER + WELCOME TO COUNTRY

PETE MURRY

Pete Murray is one of Australia’s most high-profile and successful singersongwriters, with multiple ARIA nominations, three #1 albums, over a million records sold, and a string of hits including ‘So Beautiful’, ‘Opportunity’, ‘Better Days’ and ‘Always A Winner’. Pete and his band will showcase why he’s one of Australia’s most loved singer-songwriters. Hailing from regional Victoria, Indigenous singersongwriter Benny Walker is a rising star to watch out for. His love songs and epic tales are mixed with his passion for the land, and its people. Summer vibes and deep grooves are the elements that reach the soul.

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BENNY WALKER

THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 8

TIME 6pm–8pm VENUE Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse PRICE INFO 1300 182 183* WWW.artscentremelbourne.com.au* *Transaction fee applies.

$40+BF

BONGEZIWE MABANDLA

NEW ZEALAND

MS MURPHY

BONGEZIWE MABANDLA LOUIS BAKER

SOUTH AFRICA

ESTÈRE

NEW ZEALAND

MS MURPHY Ms Murphy–the fiery and heartbreaking stage persona of Karen Andrews–is a knockout soul singer of old. Her debut single, Ritual Union, instantly bridges genres and generations. It’s a cathartic, crackling blast that leads everyone, regardless of allegiance, straight to the dance floor. Estère uses a mixture of bass, synth, drums, guitar, vocal harmonies, keyboard, whistles, claps, kazoo, and anything else that might take her fancy, then layers her production with pulsating rhythms and evocative melodies that adhere to the genre of Electric Blue Witch hop. The queen of R&B, Erykah Badu has already given her the stamp of approval. Bongeziwe Mabandla has created a matchless Afro-folk sound, over which his soulful voice delivers in both Xhosa and English, his sound has a rhythmically grassroots vibe, while fusing elements of traditional Xhosa music, mbaqanga, soul, hip-hop and dub. His debut album Umlilo, received two nominations at the South African Music Awards 2013. Louis Baker is renowned for equal parts uplifting / tear-inducing live shows, achingly raw lyrics intertwined with mesmerizing melodies and an emotive vocal tone that produces shades of Motown-era soul, it leaves no question as to why international media have touted this New Zealand singer-songwriter as one to watch.

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LOUIS BAKER

ESTÈRE

THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER

TIME 7.30pm–11pm VENUE THE TOFF IN TOWN PRICE $18+BF INFO 03 9639 8770 WWW.thetoffintown.com

CANADA

ASH GRUNWALD DIGGING ROOTS THE BART WILLOUGHBY BAND BLACK INDIE + MAMACITA BONNITA

Nominated five times for Australia’s ARIA Awards, Ash Grunwald is one of Australia’s most loved blues and roots artists. Blistering live sets show his unique blend of roots, blues, beats and a whole lotta groove, feeding the ravenous beast of Ash’s unparalleled creativity and his unbridled spirit of diversity. ‘Indie roots’, ‘global blues’, ‘jam band’ or ‘Aboriginal alternative’? Call them what you will, Toronto-based Digging Roots are marching to the beat of their own drum! With sweet harmonies, smokey wails and melodic accompaniments of ukulele, banjo & mellotron, their latest album 'For the Light ' is something special; an eclectic tapestry of light and dark sound that is vintage and fresh all at once. Bart Willoughby is a legend of Australian music, forming Australia’s first Indigenous rock band No Fixed Address–a fusion of Jamaican reggae with traditional Indigenous influences, they were the first Aboriginal band to travel overseas becoming cultural ambassadors for their people. Bart’s latest incarnation, The Bart Willoughby Band, delivers his unique big band rock-reggae sound. Black Indie is an original singer-songwriter based in Brisbane, with a unique soulful, mixture of genres to create smooth yet raw atmospheric music. Set to launch his debut EP late 2014, Black Indie is a fresh voice on the Australian soul scene. Melbourne based DJ, Mamacita Bonnita is famous for seducing the dance floor with her tropical disco audio coconuts. Inspired by the technicolour vibrations of global golden era sounds from Africa, Latin America and Jamaica combined with a healthy dose of spiced up modern bass lines of contemporary European and American music culture.

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ASH GRUNWALD

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DIGGING ROOTS

THE BART WILLOUGHBY BAND

BLACK INDIE

MAMACITA BONNITA

THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 10

TIME 7.30pm–Late VENUE The Hi-Fi PRICE $26+BF INFO 1300 843 4434 www.thehifi.com.au

PBS

DJSACAMR FISH LA MOIS DJ!! EDD FISHER

Originally hailing from Reunion Island and one of the hottest afrobeat/afroclub and global DJs, DJ Mr Fish has graced the turntables from the Big Day Out, Laneway Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Sydney Festival. As a producer in his own right, his mixes and beats are guaranteed to fill dancefloors. Saca La Mois DJ!! (a.k.a. Moses Iten) is an influential DJ and producer of the Cumbia Cosmonauts (Chusma Records, Berlin) and The Swiss Conspiracy (March::Music, Paris), obsessed with cumbia and other constantly evolving tropical bass directions in club sounds. Edd Fisher, who began as a young classical instrumentalist, has become one of Melbourne's most notable DJs, often associated with the genres of disco, soul, hip-hop, afrobeat and jazz.

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DJ MR FISH

SACA LA MOIS DJ!!

EDD FISHER

THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER

TIME 10pm–1am VENUE The Lounge PRICE Free INFO 03 9663 2916 WWW.thelounge.com.au

CAAMA MUSIC SHOWCASE FEATURING

TJINTU DESERT BAND STEWART GAYKAMANGU

JACINTA PRICE

Singing in the language of Luritja, Tjintu Desert Band (pronounced Jin-Too) combine funk, rock, reggae and dub grooves to create a distinct desert sound that captures the wide-open spaces and beauty of Central Australia. Large and powerful choruses combine with roots and rock influences–featuring Spanish inspired acoustic guitar, rock reggae electric riffs and all supported by a consistent moving dub bass. Stewart Gaykamangu sings in a mixture of Yolngu and English and conveys a depth of emotion as he sings about Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, gospel tributes and social problems. His song 'Lorrphu' (meaning White Cockatoo) won NT Pop Song of the Year in 2013 and is based on an Aboriginal legend of his homeland, sung exclusively in the Yolngu language of Gupapuyngu. With the release of his debut solo album by CAAMA Music in early 2015 this gifted musician from Central Australia will soon be known nationwide. Jacinta Price is famous for her soulful voice, which won her Artist of the Year at the NAIDOC Awards in 2011. She works to inspire the Central Australian Aboriginal community through her involvement with Desert Divas, mentoring a group of young indigenous performers. Her blend of folk, blues and country music is a style that reflects her Aboriginal/Celtic heritage.

TJINTU DESERT BAND

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STEWART GAYKAMANGU

JACINTA PRICE

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 12

TIME 12pm–2pm VENUE Shebeen PRICE Free INFO 1300 724 867 www.shebeen.com.au

MOJO JUJU MARLON WILLIAMS FINDING ALBERT ROSS AINSLIE & JARLATH HENDERSON

SCOTLAND

MARLON WILLIAMS

FINDING ALBERT

Mojo Juju is 5'3" of wise cracking, sass mouthing, jump-jiving attitude wrapped up in a zoot suit and propped up on a Cuban heel. A dynamic vocalist, entertainer and songwriter, forever difficult to pigeonhole, Mojo is versatile and unafraid to challenge the boundaries of genre and style. Mojo Juju will launch her new single at AWME. Described as 'the impossible love child of Elvis, Roy Orbison and Townes Van Zandt', Marlon Williams is a two-time New Zealand Music Award winning singersongwriter touted by Rhythms Magazine as the 'Artist To Watch' in 2014. Williams' much anticipated debut solo album is set for release in early 2015. Finding Albert is a ‘slow-burn’ project, designed to capture people through the phenomenal intensity of their live show, whilst retaining the musicianship that has won them so many followers to date. One of the most talked about emerging acts in Scotland; AWME will be their first Australian shows. Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson have fast become one of the most enigmatic duos to emerge from Scotland. A fusion of pipes and flutes the duo push the boundaries of what the instruments can achieve in a performance which is a vibrant mix of new and original compositions along with traditional tunes.

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MOJO JUJU

ROSS AINSLIE & JARLATH HENDERSON

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

TIME 8pm–Late VENUE Ding Dong Lounge PRICE $15+BF INFO 03 9514 4580 www.dingdonglounge.com.au

NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE

DECLAN KELLY

DJ NUI MOON

BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE

BULLHORN

THE BURUNDIAN DRUMMER GROUP OF VICTORIA

NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE USA DECLAN KELLY DIESEL ‘N’ DUB PRESENTS

NEW ZEALAND

BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE • BULLHORN + BURUNDIAN DRUMMER GROUP OF VICTORIA DJ NUI MOON Oregon-native Nahko, born a mix of Apache, Puerto Rican, and Filipino cultures and adopted into an American family, suffered an identity crisis from an early age but music entered his life as a unifying healing power. Armed with his new found talent, he set out to bridge the cultural gaps dividing his own psyche and began producing a public musical journal of his journey toward personal, spiritual and communal healing. Thus, Nahko & Medicine for the People was born. Declan Kelly presents Diesel n' Dub featuring guest vocalists Emma Donovan, Pat Powell and Tony Hughes, refashioning the iconic hits of Midnight Oil into dub reggae anthems. The likes of 'The Dead Heart', 'Beds are Burning', 'Power and the Passion' and 'King of the Mountain' are performed like they’ve never been heard before. Uplifting, soulful reggae and deep dub vibes that’ll stay with you long after the show. Batucada Sound Machine are a brew of Brazilian, Colombian, Cuban and African beats, fused with funk, reggae, hiphop, Polynesian soul and who-knows-what-else; as kinetic and unconfined as any dance music you’ll find anywhere in the world. Brisbane-based dynamic new wave brass band, Bullhorn are an acoustic force of nature armed with trumpets, trombones, saxophones, drums, the mighty sousaphone and the massive presence of Roman MC. An experience full of intoxicating grooves and huge rumbling sounds as they descend into a world of rich sonic textures created live, acoustic and real.

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together and maintain an important aspect of the Burundian culture and teach it to the younger generation. Their thunderous drumming, colourful traditional costumes and dancing will have the audience asking for more. The music played by DJ Nui Moon reflects a rich life journey that has allowed him to be able to draw directly on his experiences of having seen and connected with so many cultures and ways of life through travel and music. Expect the unexpected with his elegant journeys in Afro-dub, world-funk , electronic and beyond.

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FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

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

Jess to supply copy MISTA SAVONA PHOTO

MISTA SAVONA SOUNDSYSTEM

CHANT DOWN SOUND Jake Savona, aka Mista Savona, is arguably Australia's leading exponent of roots reggae music. 2014 has been one of the biggest years so far for Savona - with four EPs and a new album released in the last 12 months, as well as festival appearances at Glastonbury (UK), Boom (Portugal), Reggae Sun Ska (France), OneLove (UK) and major tour dates in Europe, India & Australia. Melbourne's original sound crew was formed in 2000 when radio presenter Jesse I linked with longtime reggae selector Ras Crucial. Chant Down Sound play in the contemporary Jamaican soundsystem style, mixing the freshest reggae and dancehall together with vintage classics, custom dubplate specials, and live MCing.

MISTA SAVONA SOUNDSYSTEM

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CHANT DOWN SOUND

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 16

TIME 10pm–1am VENUE The Lounge PRICE Free INFO 03 9663 2916 WWW.thelounge.com.au

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DIGGING ROOTS

CHELSEA WILSON

KIM WEMPE

THE BURUNDIAN DRUMMER GROUP OF VICTORIA

BLACK INDIE

UPTOWN BROWN

FINDING ALBERT

ROSS AINSLIE & JARLATH HENDERSON

AWME & APRA AMCOS PRESENT

CHELSEA WILSON THE BURUNDIAN DRUMMER GROUP OF VICTORIA CANADA

CANADA

UPTOWN BROWN • BLACK INDIE• DIGGING ROOTS • KIM WEMPE

Chelsea Wilson is a Melbourne-based vocalist, songwriter, broadcaster and DJ. Over two years in the making, her debut album ‘I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me’ contains ten tracks inspired by seventies afrobeat, blaxploitation soundtracks, sixties northern soul and soul jazz. The Burundian Drummer Group of Victoria started in 2008 to bring people together and maintain an important aspect of the Burundian culture and teach it to the younger generation. Their thunderous drumming, colourful traditional costumes and dancing will have the audience asking for more. Uptown Brown has worn many hats in his colourful life– inventor, musician, aviator and adventurer to name but a few. However, without a doubt his crowning glory is the patented 'Goodtimes Gyratorscope', a musical machine that permits an athletic fellow to play multiple instruments at once. Black Indie is an original singer/ songwriter based in Brisbane, with a unique soulful mixture of genres to create smooth yet raw atmospheric music. Set to launch his debut EP late 2014, Black Indie is a fresh voice on the Australian soul scene. A powerful performer with smokey vocals & an undeniable stage presence, Kim Wempe has been stomping her way across every stage in Canada. On the heels of her 2010 win and a 2011 nomination for the East Coast Music Awards in Canada, her new album 'Coalition' is a bold, unapologetic leap into a whole new sound.

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SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER

SCOTLAND

FINDING ALBERT • ROSS AINSLIE & JARLATH HENDERSON

• ‘Indie roots’, ‘global blues’, ‘jam band’ or ‘Aboriginal alternative’? Call them what

you will, Toronto-based Digging Roots are marching to the beat of their own drum! With sweet harmonies, smokey wails and melodic accompaniments of ukulele, banjo & mellotron, their latest album For the Light is something special; an eclectic tapestry of light and dark sound that is vintage and fresh all at once. Finding Albert is a ‘slow-burn’ project, designed to capture people through the phenomenal intensity of their live show, whilst retaining the musicianship that has won them so many followers to date. One of the most talked about emerging acts in Scotland; AWME will be their first Australian shows. Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson have fast become one of the most enigmatic duos to emerge from Scotland. A fusion of pipes and flutes the duo push the boundaries of what the instruments can achieve in a performance which is a vibrant mix of new and original compositions along with traditional tunes.

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TIME 12pm–6pm VENUE Arts Centre Melbourne, APRA AMCOS Outdoor Stage, The Curve Bar PRICE Free INFO 1300 182 183

www.theartscentremelbourne.com.au

CANADA

PIERCE BROTHERS • TIMBERWOLF KIM WEMPE

BONJAH

BONJAH started out busking on the streets, selling albums and living off Weet-Bix and canned peaches. Fast forward eight years and BONJAH have built a loyal following earning a reputation as being a hard working and explosive live act, they’ve sold tens of thousands of records independently, sold out shows around the world, played many major festivals & enjoyed multiple award nominations. Pierce Brothers, are celebrating their incredible debut EP ‘The Night Tree’, which has sold over 25,000 CDs independently, in the process making them the highest selling independent act in Australia and highest ARIA chart debut for a local act, ‐an impressive feat for the twins, who have no record label or major radio play under their belt. The first single, ‘It’s My Fault’ showcases the group’s world‐class harmonies, pop hooks and a unique melody, seeing the band soar to new heights. Timberwolf is the modern folk project and performing alias of Chris Panousakis, a blues/rock inspired 22 year-old singer-songwriter from Adelaide. With strong roots in 60s/70s blues and rock, his take on modern folk music emulates soulful but cryptic songwriting, complemented by a melodic blend of guitars and vocals. A powerful performer with smokey vocals & an undeniable stage presence, Kim Wempe has been stomping her way across every stage in Canada. On the heels of her 2010 win and a 2011 nomination for the East Coast Music Awards in Canada, her new album 'Coalition' is a bold, unapologetic leap into a whole new sound.

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PIERCE BROTHERS

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TIMBERWOLF

KIM WEMPE

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 20

AUS/NZ

BONJAH AWME & 123 AGENCY PRESENT

TIME 8pm–Late VENUE Ding Dong Lounge PRICE $18+BF INFO 03 9514 4580 www.dingdonglounge.com.au

AWME & WANTOK MUSIK FOUNDATION PRESENT

FRANK YAMMA

RADICAL SON

SAMOA

THA FEELSTYLE

FRANK YAMMA

Frank Yamma is regarded by many as one of Australia’s most important Indigenous songwriters, Frank’s brutally honest tales of cultural degradation, respect for the old law and the importance of country are spine tingling. Frank has the ability to cross cultural and musical boundaries and constantly sets new standards through his music. Frank will launch his new album at AWME. One cannot choose to ignore or pigeon hole the magnetic appeal of Radical Son. David Leha is a musician, an artist, and an individualist. With one foot on the modern pulse and the other planted firmly in the roots of music, David maintains a stance for a simple and raw beauty. From hip-hop roots to soulful social statement Radical Son is a man with a purpose. Radical Son will launch his new album at AWME. Tha Feelstyle has carved a unique sound, rapping in both English and Samoan. Along the way he has garnered high acclaim and won many awards such as Best Pacific Male Artist, Best Hip Hop Artist, and Best Single for the irresistibly infectious tune ‘Su’amalie/Ain’t Mad At You’ at the Pacific Music Awards. His latest album, ‘Good Morning Samoa’, won the award for Best Polynesian Album at the NZ Music Awards. DVD screening of The Leweton Cultural Group music DVD 'Vanuatu Women's Water Music'

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RADICAL SON

THA FEELSTYLE

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER

TIME 8pm–Late VENUE Shebeen PRICE $25+BF INFO 1300 724 867 www.shebeen.com.au

HIATUS KAIYOTE

DJ MZRIZK

MYELE MANZANZA

HAILEY CRAMER

RITA SATCH

DJ MIKE GURRIERI

PBS

NEW ZEALAND

HIATUS KAIYOTE MYELE MANZANZA Grammy nominated neo-soul sensation Hiatus Kaiyote is the sound of serendipity. Every so often a band comes along that captures the collective imagination, a band that has all the essential elements in place to become a musical movement. The music of Hiatus Kaiyote strikes the perfect note merging poetry and polyrhythms. Prince, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Questlove and Giles Peterson have publicly endorsed them. They were the first ever Australian act to grace the cover of soul music bible Waxpoetics! An upbringing steeped in traditional African rhythm combined with formal jazz training and solid time on the road has earned Myele Manzanza the reputation of a composer with vision, a producer and musician who is not afraid to experiment. A powerful drummer, he was most recently picked up by the by U.S. artist Theo Parrish. Hailey Cramer cut her teeth on the local touring circuit playing clubs and national festivals alongside hip-hop artist Pez, before being welcomed into the fold of illustrious roots music giants, Blue King Brown, with whom she extensively toured internationally before releasing her debut self-titled EP this year, ‘Liquid Confidence’ which blends soulful harmonies and bass-filled beats. Her star is rising!

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Rita Satch is quickly building a reputation as an unforgettable presence in Melbourne’s neo-soul scene, inspired equally by the pop melodies and rich harmonies of Motown as by the dark soulful beats and modern grooves of UK's underground. Rita Satch is a modern day siren–welcoming you inside of her mind, body and soul with no promises of letting you out. Melbourne-based DJ MzRizk has been spinning soulful tunes and dope beats around town for over 10 years. MzRizk has performed at Glasonbury Festival, as well as supporting some of the biggest names in hip-hop & soul including Jill Scott, Public Enemy, Jurassic 5, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Mos Def, Afrika Bambaataa, and Georgia Ann Muldrow to name a few. DJ Mike Gurrieri plays diverse mix of soul, jazz, tropical, hip-hop & electronica. The eclectic nature of his style is evident in the events he has played a part in. From festivals such as Melbourne International Jazz Festival, So Frenchy So Chic, Harvest Festival, Strawberry Fields, Earthcore & Summadayze to club gigs around Melbourne & all over Australia.

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

JIMBLAH DJ MS BUTT

PBS

LEWIS CANCUT

JIMBLAH

Jimblah is a producer, MC and vocalist from Adelaide, South Australia. The most striking thing about Jimblah is not his ability to sing, rap and produce beats, it’s the eyebrow-raising fact he does them all so well. His flow alone outshines most MCs, but his tone and singing style are so memorable, so drenched in soul, it’s music for the heart. DJ Ms Butt has been bringing global party styles to dancefloors with reggae, dancehall, hip hop, tropical, disco, house, afrobeat, latin, future beats, calypso, cumbia, soul, jazz, and more for over 10 years. One of Melbourne's most prolific electronic music producers is Lewis CanCut, with his clean-cut percussive nature. Always perverting tropical energy, layering bass like cake and flipping sounds into a deep carnival crumpet. An accomplished producer, Lewis has released a constant stream of music, attracting the attention of industry heavyweights such as Diplo, Sinden, Switch, Benny Blanko, Crookers and more.

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MS BUTT

LEWIS CANCUT

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 24

TIME 11pm–1am VENUE Lounge PRICE Free INFO 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au

SANTA TARANTA YOYO TUKI BONGEZIWE MABANDLA

ITALY/AUS

EASTER ISLAND/RAPA NUI SOUTH AFRICA

OH PEP! • LEAH FLANAGAN • GLENN SKUTHORPE

SANTA TARANTA

Santa Taranta is a group originally from Italy but now Melbourne-based, playing a mix of original and traditional music from southern Italy. From the Salento peninsula to Mt Vesuvio they will infect your blood and keep you dancing like a spider and weeping like la Madonna. Travel beyond the music, to a land where each note is etched in the lines of giant stone statues. Let your soul fall in love with the captivating sounds of Yoyo Tuki, and feel your spirit resonate with his Pacific-World grooves. His eclectic mix of grooves and rhythms, dubbed Pacific-World Fusion, is undoubtedly rare and refreshing. Bongeziwe Mabandla has created a matchless Afro-folk sound, over which his soulful voice delivers in both Xhosa and English. His sound has a rhythmically grassroots vibe, while fusing elements of traditional Xhosa music, mbaqanga, soul, hip-hop and dub. His debut album ‘Umlilo’, received two nominations at the South African Music Awards 2013. Winners of the Folk Alliance Australia Performer of the Year 2014, Oh Pep! are musical explorers who travel in the form of a band; a collaboration between songwriters Olivia Hally & Pepita Emmerichs performing sometimes foot-stomping, somewhat heartbreaking original contemporary folk. If music is the food of love, then the recipe can be found in the life of singer Leah Flanagan. Born and raised in Darwin, the tropical multi-cultural capital of Australia’s Northern Territory, Leah has followed a career trajectory that has built her reputation as a striking live performer and inspired songwriter. Glenn Skuthorpe has long been recognised for his haunting melodies and compelling lyrics in Australia. With a successful Canadian summer tour this year and his song ‘No More Whispering’ featured on award-winning journalist John Pilger’s film ‘Utopia’, his name is making waves around the world. Glenn will release his fifth studio album at the end of 2014.

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LEAH FLANAGAN

YOYO TUKI

BONGEZIWE MABANDLA

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OH PEP!

GLENN SKUTHORPE

SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER

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

MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA

MIGHTY DUKE &THE LORDS

THE SKA VENDORS

BUSTAMENTO

AWME & TRANSMITTER RECORDS PRESENT THE AWME 2014 CLOSING PARTY

MELBOURNE• SKA ORCHESTRA

BUSTAMENTO THE SKA+ VENDORS

PBS

MIGHTY DUKE & THE LORDS DJ JESSE I Melbourne Ska Orchestra recently returned from a blistering UK and Canadian tour, which included shows at Glastonbury and Montreal Jazz Festival. 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. This is music at its most entertaining; vibrant, surprising, and with a beat to shame the Devil. This is Ska. Bustamento are a tropical shaking six-piece that pays homage to the upbeat rhythms of the Caribbean, covering the calypso, mento, early reggae and ska styles. Their first album ‘Intrepid Adventures To The Lost Riddim Islands’ is a wonderful mix of jungle drums, sweet harmonies, banjos, ukuleles, double bass, piano, trumpets, saxophones, Loving and steel drums, mbiras, jazz guitars and a healthy dose of Calypso rhythms. respecting the offbeat sounds of Jamaica for a decade, The Ska Vendors offer up their own flavour of ska, reggae, Jamaican rhythm and blues and rocksteady. With a line‐up that includes a who’s who list of Australian and international musicians, live shows are energetic, inclusive and sheer joy to be part of…with never an empty dance floor.

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Crisp linen suits and sharp-witted lyrics meet junk percussion and double entendre. Whether on land or on the open seas Mighty Duke & the Lords keep the party shaking until the fish have gone to sleep! 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. Double album launch with new albums by Bustamento and The Ska Vendors and single launch by Mighty Duke & the Lords.

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SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER

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

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PBS PRESENTS AWME AFTER PARTY WITH

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DJ MANCHILD SACA LA MOIS DJ!! LEWIS CANCUT

DJ Manchild has been bringing his unique brand of funk to the dancefloors of Melbourne and beyond since early 2001. From dusty 70's soul 45's to heavy Nigerian afro-funk; from fiery Colombian salsa to the bounce of old-school hip-hop; from the deep disco 12"s of underground NYC to forgotten boogie gems from Trinidad... he will always be digging deep in crates around the globe bringing back that funky booty for the people! Saca La Mois DJ!! (a.k.a. Moses Iten) is an influential DJ and producer of the Cumbia Cosmonauts (Chusma Records, Berlin) and The Swiss Conspiracy (March::Music, Paris), obsessed with cumbia and other constantly evolving tropical bass directions in club sounds. One of Melbourne's most prolific electronic music producers is Lewis CanCut, with his clean-cut percussive nature. Always perverting tropical energy, layering bass like cake and flipping sounds into a deep carnival crumpet. An accomplished producer, Lewis has released a constant stream of music, attracting the attention of industry heavyweights such as Diplo, Sinden, Switch, Benny Blanko, Crookers and more.

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SACA LA MOIS DJ!!

LEWIS CANCUT

SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER

TIME 11pm–2am VENUE Lounge PRICE FREE INFO 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au

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SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER

Carlton • Hawthorn • Malvern St Kilda • State Library of Victoria

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2014

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

FRIDAY 1614 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER FRIDAY

CONFERENCE SESSIONS OPEN TO ALL AWME AND FTM DELEGATE PASS HOLDERS. APRA INBOUND

NEXT GENERATION: NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FIRST NATION ARTISTS AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATES

Inbound project partners include APRA AMCOS, The Ministry for the Arts, The Seed and Skinnyfish Music. Inbound is a unique project that takes leading industry professionals out of their comfort zone to some of the most dynamic Aboriginal music and cultural festivals within the Northern Territory. They get to witness the vibrant music scenes in these areas, take back an amazing experience as well as increase their knowledge base of Aboriginal music and culture. The results of this project have been beyond expectations for all involved. MODERATOR: Michael Hutchings, APRA AMCOS SPEAKERS: Stacia Goninon, The Seed Carla Bakker, AWME Danni Colgan, WOMADelaide Richard Moffat, Falls Music & Arts Festival Rob Scott, Source Music DATE: Friday 14th November, 2014 TIME: 10.00am–10.50am LOCATION: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

The Indigenous music scene has had some incredible artists and role models, performing across all genres of music. This music landscape is bursting with young talent eager to make their mark and continue the paths created by their elders. How can we ensure we channel this into long-term, sustainable careers? What plans and procedures are in place to nurture the next generation of First Nation artists and industry associates across all aspects of the sector? MODERATOR: Rhoda Roberts, Head of Indigenous Programming Sydney Opera House/ Boomerang Festival SPEAKERS: Miko Smith, CAAMA Music Raven Kanatakta, Artist Digging Roots, Canada ShoShona Kish, Artist Digging Roots, Canada Carlo Santone, Lion House Radical Son, Artist DATE: Friday 14th November, 2014 TIME: 10.30am–11.30am LOCATION: Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME & APRA

Presented by AWME & Rhoda Roberts, Head of Indigenous Programming Sydney Opera House

ARTIST IN CONVERSATION: ASH GRUNWALD, NAHKO & NICKY BOMBA WITH SARAH HOWELLS TRIPLE J Presented by AWME

Hear some great stories from three incredible artists as they take us on a journey of their lives as musicians. Sarah Howells will delve into the influences that shaped their music and various tales from being on the road as performers touring both nationally and around the world. MODERATOR: Sarah Howells, Triple J SPEAKERS: Ash Grunwald, Artist Nahko, Artist Nicky Bomba, Artist DATE: Friday 14th November, 2014 TIME: 11.00am–Midday LOCATION: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne 34

CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2014

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER

WHAT MAKES A GREAT FESTIVAL?

THE SHIFT IN THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE

The ubiquitous summer festival is a staple on the annual calendar across the world, but how does one festival distinguish itself from the next, still remain relevant and manage to keep its audience engaged? How do key events maintain a balance between new/ emerging vs. established/heritage artists? We have seen the rise of niche and boutique events - what is their position in the festival market place today? AWME speaks to directors and bookers from some of the worlds leading music festivals from around the globe. MODERATOR: John McAuslan, Director, Minor Key Touring SPEAKERS: Malcolm Haynes, Glastonbury Festival, UK Peter Noble, Bluesfest Robin McNicol, Bonnaroo, USA Divya Bhatia, Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival), India Danni Colgan, WOMADelaide Woody McDonald, Meredith Music Festival / Golden Plains Richard Moffat, Falls Music and Arts Festival DATE: Friday 14th November, 2014 TIME: 2.10pm–3.20pm LOCATION: Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

In 2014, the media landscape is in a constant state of evolution - and in order to stay afloat in a hyperactive music industry, it's imperative to have a sound knowledge on trends, changes and transformations. This panel will showcase some of the leaders in the industry and allow them to voice their views on how they believe you can harness contemporary media to best convey messages, information and engage with an audience actively and effectively. MODERATOR: Tyson Wray, Associate Music, Online, Arts Editor, Beat Magazine SPEAKERS: Cara Williams, Music Editor, Beat Magazine Adrian Basso, General Manager, PBS 106.7fm Si Jay Gould, Manager, Hiatus Kaiyote Vanessa Bassili, Promoter, Howler DATE: Friday 14th November, 2014 TIME: 2.30pm–3.20pm LOCATION: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME

Presented by AWME & Beat Magazine

EXPORT READY

Presented by AWME and Sounds Australia

How do you prepare for an international career? AWME talks with leading voices from the region on how to prepare yourself for the international market. Tips for getting noticed at trade fairs, how to market your product, speak to industry, set up meetings, develop relationships, stay in contact and act professionally. What support team (such as a booking agent, distributor, manager and online presence) assists in developing your international career? MODERATOR: Kate Welsman, Broadcaster ‘Systa BB’, Triple R SPEAKERS: Millie Millgate, Sounds Australia Alan Holt, Export Coordinator, NZ Music Commission Min Kim, Asia Pacific Music Meeting, Korea Hayley Dingwall, Artist Manager Myele Manzanza, Artist DATE: Friday 14th November, 2014 TIME: 3.30pm–4.20pm LOCATION: Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne 35

CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2014

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

APRA AMCOS SONGWRITERS SPEAK: BART WILLOUGHBY & BENNY WALKER

BOOMERANG PROJECT

Bart Willoughby is a legend of Australian music. Forming Australia’s first Indigenous rock band No Fixed Address - a fusion of Jamaican reggae with traditional Indigenous influences; they became cultural ambassadors for their people and the first Aboriginal band to travel overseas. Rising star, Benny Walker will talk with Bart about his journey from No Fixed Address to his latest incarnation, The Bart Willoughby Band. SPEAKERS: Bart Willoughby Benny Walker DATE: Friday 14th November, 2014 TIME: 3.50pm–4.40pm LOCATION: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

TOURING IN CANADA Presented by AWME

Australian acts have been touring across Canada with great success for many years. Canada has an effective network of festivals that occur throughout the year but peak over the summer months, and a receptive audience that appreciates great music. This is complemented by quality music venues and a supportive media. How can more Australian acts join this strong scene? MODERATOR: Alison Pearl, Alison Pearl Entertainment SPEAKERS: Chris Frayer, Artistic Director, Winnipeg Folk Festival Jonathan Campbell, Artistic Associate, Harbourfront Centre Grant Paley, Agent, Paquin Artist Agency Linda Tanaka, Artistic Director, Vancouver Folk Music Festival Matthew Kennedy, Manager, We Manage DATE: Friday 14th November, 2014 TIME: 4.40pm–5.30pm LOCATION: Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME & Boomerang Project

The idea of the Boomerang Project was initially conceived at AWME 2012 and has so far made its way across the globe to four festivals as well as the Commonwealth Games. The collaboration was born out of a desire for the artists to explore the similarities between Gaelic, Aboriginal and Maori cultures. The project is the first ever tri-nations Indigenous partnership funded by three countries’ Arts Councils - Creative Scotland, Australia Council for the Arts and Creative New Zealand. The three producers representing each country of the project talk about this collaboration across all levels: artistic, production and funding. MODERATOR: Seth Jordan, Music Journalist SPEAKERS: Rhoda Roberts, Head of Indigenous Programming Sydney Opera House/ Boomerang Festival Lisa Whytock, Director, Active Events and Agency / Producer, Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections and Expo Emere Wano, Tihi Ltd / Sounds Aotearoa / Festival Booker, WOMAD New Zealand DATE: Friday 14th November, 2014 TIME: 5.10pm–6.00pm LOCATION: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2014

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL BRIEFING: NEW GRANTS PROGRAM

TOURING INTERNATIONALLY

Paul Mason, Acting Executive Director Arts Funding, presents the Australia Council’s new grants structure. This session also includes an overview of the Council’s new strategic plan and key initiatives to support the arts sector. PRESENTER: Paul Mason, Acting Executive Director Arts Funding, Australia Council for the Arts DATE: Saturday 15th November, 2014 TIME: 10.00am–10.50am LOCATION: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

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. MODERATOR: Glenn Dickie, Sounds Australia SPEAKERS: Holly Brennock, Agent, The Windish Agency, USA Grant Paley, Agent, Paquin Artists Agency, Canada Jerome Williams, Agent, Earthbeat, The Netherlands Nicky Bomba, Artist DATE: Saturday 15th November, 2014 TIME: 11.00am–Midday VENUE: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME & the Australia Council for the Arts

REMOTE AND REGIONAL TOURING

Presented by AWME, Artback NT & CAAMA Music

With huge distances to cover across the length and breadth of Australia and the added costs of transport and accommodation, what is the best way of scheduling a tour of regional areas of Australia? There are incredible locations and great experiences but logistically booking a tour in remote regions is challenging. Hear some great stories from the road and options on how to make a tour of regional Australia possible. MODERATOR: Vanessa Hutchins, Artback NT SPEAKERS: Miko Smith, CAAMA Music, Alice Springs James Winwood, Winanjjikari Music Centre, Tennant Creek NT Rohan Carmody, CAAMA Music, Alice Springs Mark Smith, Music NT Chloe Goodyear, Festival of Small Halls DATE: Saturday 15th November, 2014 TIME: 10.30am–11.30am LOCATION: Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME

THE RIDDLE OF WHAT MAKES A GREAT SONG Presented by AWME & ABC Music Publishing

Does the perfect song exist? How do we know what constitutes a great song? Is it a matter of taste and who would be the judge? The panel will dissect the riddle including conception, composition and production; the role the label/publisher/agent plays as well as whether radio airplay and awards are a contributing factor in ‘what makes a great song’. MODERATOR: Marianna Annas, ABC Music Publishing SPEAKERS: Craig Pilkington, Producer Brad Haynes, World Music Network, UK Chris Gill, Triple R / Northside Records David Bridie, Artist Sean Simmons, Premier Artists DATE: Saturday 15th November, 2014 TIME: 1.30pm–2.20pm LOCATION: Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2014

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER

THE RISE AND RISE OF INDIGENOUS HIP-HOP

FESTIVAL PROFILE: GLASTONBURY

Hear from a panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hip-hop artists as they discuss the role hip-hop has had on their lives and communities. What inspires them to write lyrics/rap? They explain the significance of Indigenous hip-hop and its place on the world stage. The panel represents a variety of hip-hop artists from across Australia. MODERATOR: Kim Kruger, 3KnD, Radio SPEAKERS: Briggs, Artist Jimblah, Artist Miss Hood, Artist Tjimba Possum-Burns, Artist DATE: Saturday 15th November, 2014 TIME: 1.50pm–2.40pm LOCATION: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

From its initial entry fee of £1 in 1970 to selling out all tickets in a record time of less than half an hour in 2014, the UKs Glastonbury Festival has risen to be one of the highest profile contemporary music events on the planet. Malcolm Haynes has been involved with Glastonbury for many years and currently programs 7 stages within Silver Hayes. Hear inside stories of how the festival developed from the early days to where it is today. SPEAKERS: Malcolm Haynes, Glastonbury Silver Hayes DATE: Saturday 15th November, 2014 TIME: 3.40pm–4.20pm LOCATION: Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

LIVE VS. DIGITAL: DIVERSIFYING YOUR INCOME

Presented by AWME & New Zealand Music Commission

Presented by AWME, Janina Harding & Kim Kruger Radio Broadcasters ‘Arts Up’ 3KnD

Presented by AWME

For most artists and songwriters, the decline in revenue from CD sales is cause to consider alternative ways to maximize income. Australia has a healthy live music scene at present and digital downloads are the order of the day, so the key questions for any performer and songwriter remain: how can I capitalize on my music and how can I make my songs work for me? MODERATOR: Michael Hutchings, APRA AMCOS SPEAKERS: Ian James, Mushroom Music Publishing Rob Scott, Source Music Damian Cunningham, National Live Music Office Owen Field, Elefant Traks DATE: Saturday 15th November, 2014 TIME: 2.40pm–3.40pm LOCATION: Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented by AWME

AN ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PACIFIC

We speak to some of New Zealand's pre-eminent band management and record distributors about the challenges of being geographically far from big off-shore markets like Europe and North America. How do they successfully manage to promote their artists and products in those markets? How do they best prepare for and overcome the challenge of distance and what can we learn from their experience? MODERATOR: Alan Holt, Export Coordinator NZ Music Commission SPEAKERS: Cushla Aston, Artist Manager, Estère / Louis Baker Scott Grafton, Artist Manager, Batucada Sound Machine Craig Pearce, Artist Manager, The Black Seeds / The Phoenix Foundation Jeffrey Stothers, Southbound Distribution DATE: Saturday 15th November, 2014 TIME: 4.10pm–5.00pm LOCATION: Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Friday 28th Nov, 8pm Alwan & Miss B Contrary

Yuval Ashkar, Phil Carrol and Matt Stonehouse play sublime Turkish, Arabic and Israeli music. Travelling and studying in the Middle East informs their playing. For this concert, the band will host a bellydance performance by Miss B Contrary.

Boîte Millennium Chorus & Boîte Schools Chorus

BOÎTE SINGERS’ FESTIVAL AT DAYLESFORD

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8—11 JANUARY 2015

Lamine Sonko • Liz Frencham • Jen Skate • Jane Thompson & James Rigby • Nino Tsitsishvili & Joseph Jordania

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AWME2014 THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER

EXPO@A GLANCE

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

TIME

VENUE

OFFICIAL OPENING: Pete Murray, Benny Walker + Welcome To Country

6.00pm–8.00pm

Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse

Ms Murphy, Estère (NZ), Bongeziwe Mabandla (South Africa), Louis Baker (NZ)

7.30pm–11.00pm

The Toff in Town

7.30pm–late

The Hi�Fi

10pm–1am

Lounge

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VENUE

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10.00am–10.50am

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

10.30am–11.30am

Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

11.00am–12.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

12.00pm–2.00pm

Shebeen

2.10pm - 3.20pm 2.30pm - 3.20pm 3.00pm - 5.00pm 3.30pm - 4.20pm 3.50pm–4.40pm 4.40pm - 5.30pm 5.10pm - 6.00pm

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8.00pm–late

Ding Dong Lounge

7.30pm–late

The Hi�Fi

10.00pm–1am

Lounge

Ash Grunwald, Digging Roots (Canada), The Bart Willoughby Band, Black Indie + Mamacita Bonnita DJ Mr Fish, Saca la Mois DJ!! (PBS), Edd Fisher (PBS)

FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

APRA Inbound Next Generation: Nurturing the Next Generation of First Nation Artists and Industry Associates. Artist in Conversation: Ash Grunwald, Nahko & Nicky Bomba CAAMA Music Showcase: Tjintu Desert Band, Stewart Gaykamangu, Jacinta Price What Makes A Great Festival? The Shift in the Media Landscape PBS 106.7fm Live Broadcast of "The Breakdown" with DJ Manchild Export Ready APRA AMCOS Songwriters Speak: Bart Willoughby & Benny Walker Touring in Canada Boomerang Project Mojo Juju, Marlon Williams, Finding Albert (Scotland), Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson (Scotland) Nahko & Medicine For The People (USA), Declan Kelly presents Diesel n 'Dub, Batucada Sound Machine (NZ), Bullhorn, The Burundian Drummer Group of Victoria + DJ Nui Moon Mista Savona Soundsystem, Chant Down Sound MUSIC PROGRAM

13-16 NOVEMBER

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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AWME2014 SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER

EXPO@A GLANCE

13-16 NOVEMBER

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

TIME

VENUE

Australia Council Briefing–New Grants Program

10.00am - 10.50am

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Remote and Regional Touring

10.30am - 11.30am

Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

Touring Internationally

11.10am - 12.00pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Chelsea Wilson, The Burundian Drummer Group of Victoria, Uptown Brown, Black Indie, Digging Roots (Canada), Kim Wempe (Canada), Finding Albert (Scotland), Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson (Scotland)

12.00pm–6.00pm

APRA AMCOS Outdoor Stage, Arts Centre Melbourne, Curve Bar

The Riddle of What Makes a Great Song

1.30pm - 2.20pm

Lower Playhouse Foyer Arts Centre Melbourne

The Rise and Rise of Indigenous Hip-hop

1.50pm - 2.40pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

Live Vs. Digital–Diversifying Your Income

2.40pm - 3.40pm

Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

Festival Profile: Glastonbury

3.40pm - 4.20pm

Amcor Lounge, Arts Centre Melbourne

An Island in the Middle of the Pacific 123 Agency Showcase: BONJAH (Aus/NZ), Pierce Brothers, Timberwolf, Kim Wempe (Canada) Wantok Musik Foundation Showcase: Frank Yamma, Radical Son, Tha Feelstyle (Samoa) Haitus Kaiyote, Myele Manzanza (NZ), Hailey Cramer, Rita Satch + DJ MzRizk, DJ Mike Gurreiri (PBS)

4.10pm - 5.00pm

Lower Playhouse Foyer, Arts Centre Melbourne

8.00pm - late

Ding Dong Lounge

8.00pm - late

Shebeen

7.30pm - late

The Hi�Fi

11pm - 1am

Lounge

Jimblah, DJ Ms Butt, Lewis CanCut (PBS)

SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER

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Santa Taranta (Italy/Aus), Yoyo Tuki (Easter Island), Bongeziwe Mabandla (South Africa), Oh Pep!, Leah Flanagan, Glenn Skuthorpe

2.00pm–7.00pm

Lounge

Transmitter Records AWME 2014 Closing Party: Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Bustamento, The Ska Vendors, Mighty Duke & the Lords + DJ Jesse I (PBS)

7.30pm–late

The Hi�Fi

PBS106.7fm AWME 2014 After Party: Manchild, Saca la Mois DJ!!, Lewis CanCut

11pm–2am

Lounge

SHOWCASE ARTISTS

P r o d u c e d b y M u l t i c u l t u r a l A rts V i c to r i a

digital release out 9 OctOBER 2014 Visible Music Sessions 3pm every Sunday during #melbfest at the FOXTEL Festival Hub multiculturalarts.com.au

SHOWCASE ARTISTS ASH GRUNWALD Nominated five times for Australia’s ARIA Awards, Ash Grunwald is one of Australia’s most loved blues and roots artists. Blistering live sets show his unique blend of roots, blues, beats and a whole lotta groove, feeding the ravenous beast of Ash’s unparalleled creativity and his unbridled spirit of diversity. THE BART WILLOUGHBY BAND Bart Willoughby is a legend of Australian music, forming Australia’s first Indigenous rock band No Fixed Address–a fusion of Jamaican reggae with traditional Indigenous influences, they were the first Aboriginal band to travel overseas becoming cultural ambassadors for their people. Bart’s latest incarnation, The Bart Willoughby Band, delivers his unique big band rock-reggae sound.

BONJAH (AUS/NZ) BONJAH started out busking on the streets, selling albums and living off weet-bix and canned peaches. Fast forward eight years and BONJAH have built a loyal following earning a reputation as being a hard working and explosive live act, they’ve sold tens of thousands of records independently, sold out shows around the world, played many major festivals & enjoyed multiple award nominations. BULLHORN Brisbane-based dynamic new wave brass band, Bullhorn are an acoustic force of nature armed with trumpets, trombones, saxophones, drums, the mighty sousaphone and the massive presence of Roman MC. An experience full of intoxicating grooves and huge rumbling sounds as they descend into a world of rich sonic textures created live, acoustic and real.

BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE (NZ) Batucada Sound Machine are a brew of Brazilian, Colombian, Cuban and African beats, fused with funk, reggae, hip-hop, Polynesian soul and who-knows-what-else; as kinetic and unconfined as any dance music you’ll find anywhere in the world.

THE BURUNDIAN DRUMMER GROUP OF VICTORIA The Burundian Drummer Group of Victoria started in 2008 to bring people together and maintain an important aspect of the Burundian culture and teach it to the younger generation. Their thunderous drumming, colourful traditional costumes and dancing will have the audience asking for more.

BENNY WALKER Hailing from regional Victoria, Indigenous singer/songwriter Benny Walker is a rising star. His love songs and epic tales are mixed with his passion for the land, and its people. Summer vibes and deep grooves are the elements that reach the soul.

BUSTAMENTO Bustamento are a tropical shaking six-piece that pays homage to the upbeat rhythms of the Caribbean, covering the calypso, mento, early reggae and ska styles. Their first album ‘Intrepid Adventures To The Lost Riddim Islands’ is a wonderful mix of jungle drums, sweet harmonies, banjos, ukuleles, double bass, piano, trumpets, saxophones, steel drums, mbiras, jazz guitars and a healthy dose of Calypso rhythms. Bustamento will launch their new album at AWME.

BLACK INDIE Black Indie is an original singer/songwriter based in Brisbane, with a unique soulful, mixture of genres to create smooth yet raw atmospheric music. Set to launch his debut EP late 2014, Black Indie is a fresh voice on the soul scene to keep your eye out for. BONGEZIWE MABANDLA (SOUTH AFRICA) Bongeziwe Mabandla has created a matchless Afro-folk sound, over which his soulful voice delivers in both Xhosa and English. His sound has a rhythmically grassroots vibe, while fusing elements of traditional Xhosa music, mbaqanga, soul, hip-hop and dub. His debut album ‘Umlilo’, received two nominations at the South African Music Awards 2013.

DJ MS BUTT DJ Ms Butt has been bringing global party styles to dancefloors with reggae, dancehall, hip hop, tropical, disco, house, afrobeat, latin, future beats, calypso, cumbia, soul, jazz, and more for over 10 years. CHANT DOWN SOUND Melbourne’s original sound crew was formed in 2000 when radio presenter Jesse I linked with longtime reggae selector Ras Crucial. Chant Down Sound play in the contemporary Jamaican soundsystem style, mixing the freshest reggae and dancehall together with vintage classics, custom dubplate specials, and live MCing.

SHOWCASE ARTISTS CHELSEA WILSON is a Melbourne based vocalist, songwriter, broadcaster and DJ. Over two years in the making her debut album ‘I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me’ contains ten tracks inspired by seventies afrobeat, blaxploitation soundtracks, sixties northern soul and soul jazz. DECLAN KELLY PRESENTS DIESEL N’DUB Declan Kelly presents Diesel n’Dub featuring guest vocalists Emma Donovan, Pat Powell and Tony Hughes, refashioning the iconic hits of Midnight Oil into dub reggae anthems. The likes of ‘The Dead Heart’, ‘Beds are Burning’, ‘Power and the Passion’ and ‘King of the Mountain’ are performed like they’ve never been heard before. Uplifting, soulful reggae and deep dub vibes that’ll stay with you long after the show. DIGGING ROOTS (CANADA) ‘Indie roots’, ‘global blues’, ‘jam band’ or ‘Aboriginal alternative’? Call them what you will, Toronto-based Digging Roots are marching to the beat of their own drum! With sweet harmonies, smokey wails and melodic accompaniments of ukulele, banjo & mellotron, their latest album For the Light is something special; an eclectic tapestry of light and dark sound that is vintage and fresh all at once. EDD FISHER (PBS) Edd Fisher, who began as a young classical instrumentalist, has become one of Melbourne’s most notable DJs, often associated with the genres of disco, soul, hip-hop, afrobeat and jazz. ESTÈRE (NZ) Estère uses a mixture of bass, synth, drums, guitar, vocal harmonies, keyboard, whistles, claps, kazoo, and anything else that might take her fancy, then layers her production with pulsating rhythms and evocative melodies that adhere to the genre of Electric Blue Witch hop. The queen of R&B, Erykah Badu has already given her the stamp of approval. FINDING ALBERT (SCOTLAND) Finding Albert is a ‘slow-burn’ project, designed to capture people through the phenomenal intensity of their live show, whilst retaining the musicianship that has won them so many followers to-date. One of the most talked about emerging acts in Scotland; AWME will be their first Australian shows.

MR FISH Originally hailing from Reunion Island and one of the hottest afrobeat/ afroclub and global DJs. DJ Mr Fish has graced the turntables from The Big Day Out, Laneway Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Sydney Festival. As a producer in his own right, his mixes and beats are guaranteed to fill dancefloors. FRANK YAMMA Frank Yamma is regarded by many as one of Australia’s most important Indigenous songwriters; his brutally honest tales of cultural degradation, respect for the old law and the importance of country are spine tingling. Frank has the ability to cross cultural and musical boundaries and constantly sets new standards through his music. Frank will launch his new album at AWME. GLENN SKUTHORPE Glenn Skuthorpe has long been recognised for his haunting melodies and compelling lyrics in Australia. With a successful Canadian summer tour this year and his song ‘No More Whispering’ featured on award-winning journalist John Pilger’s film ‘Utopia’, his name is making waves around the world. Glenn will release his fifth studio album at the end of 2014. HAILEY CRAMER Hailey Cramer cut her teeth on the local touring circuit playing clubs and national festivals alongside hip-hop artist Pez, before being welcomed into the fold of illustrious roots music giants, Blue King Brown, with whom she extensively toured internationally before releasing her debut self-titled EP this year, ‘Liquid Confidence’ which blends soulful harmonies and bass-filled beats. Her star is rising! HIATUS KAIYOTE Grammy nominated neo-soul sensation Hiatus Kaiyote is the sound of serendipity. Every so often a band comes along that captures the collective imagination, a band that has all the essential elements in place to become a musical movement. The music of Hiatus Kaiyote strikes the perfect note merging poetry and polyrhythms. Prince, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Questlove and Giles Peterson have publicly endorsed them. They were the first ever Australian act to grace the cover of soul music bible Waxpoetics!

SHOWCASE ARTISTS JACINTA PRICE is famous for her soulful voice, which won her Artist of the Year at the NAIDOC Awards in 2011. She works to inspire the Central Australian Aboriginal community through her involvement with Desert Divas, mentoring a group of young indigenous performers. Her blend of folk, blues and country music is a style that reflects her Aboriginal/Celtic heritage.

LOUIS BAKER (NZ) Louis Baker is renowned for equal parts uplifting / tear-inducing live shows, achingly raw lyrics intertwined with mesmerizing melodies and an emotive vocal tone that produces shades of Motown-era soul. It leaves no question as to why international media have touted this New Zealand singer / songwriter as one to watch.

JESSE I (PBS) 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.

MAMACITA BONNITA Melbourne based DJ, Mamacita Bonnita is famous for seducing the dance floor with her tropical disco audio coconuts. Inspired by the technicolour vibrations of global golden era sounds from Africa, Latin America and Jamaica combined with a healthy dose of spiced up modern bass lines of contemporary European and American music culture.

JIMBLAH Jimblah is a producer, MC and vocalist from Adelaide, South Australia. The most striking thing about Jimblah is not his ability to sing, rap and produce beats, it’s the eyebrow-raising fact he does them all so well. His flow alone outshines most MCs, but his tone and singing style are so memorable, so drenched in soul, it’s music for the heart. KIM WEMPE (CANADA) A powerful performer with smokey vocals & an undeniable stage presence, Kim Wempe has been stomping her way across every stage in Canada. On the heels of her 2010 win and a 2011 nomination for the East Coast Music Awards in Canada, her new album ‘Coalition’ is a bold, unapologetic leap into a whole new sound. LEAH FLANAGAN If music is the food of love, then the recipe can be found in the life of singer Leah Flanagan. Born and raised in Darwin, the tropical multicultural capital of Australia’s Northern Territory, Leah has followed a career trajectory that has built her reputation as a striking live performer and inspired songwriter. LEWIS CANCUT (PBS) One of Melbourne’s most prolific electronic music producers is Lewis CanCut, with his clean-cut percussive nature. Always perverting tropical energy, layering bass like cake and flipping sounds into a deep carnival crumpet. An accomplished producer, Lewis has released a constant stream of music, attracting the attention of industry heavyweights such as Diplo, Sinden, Switch, Benny Blanko, Crookers and more.

DJ MANCHILD (PBS) DJ Manchild has been bringing his unique brand of funk to the dancefloors of Melbourne and beyond since early 2001. From dusty 70’s soul 45’s to heavy Nigerian afro-funk; from fiery Colombian salsa to the bounce of old-school hip-hop; from the deep disco 12”s of underground NYC to forgotten boogie gems from Trinidad... he will always be digging deep in crates around the globe bringing back that funky booty for the people! MARLON WILLIAMS Described as “the impossible love child of Elvis, Roy Orbison and Townes Van Zandt”, Marlon Williams is a 2-time New Zealand Music Award winning singer-songwriter touted by Rhythms Magazine as the “Artist To Watch” in 2014. Williams much anticipated debut solo album is set for release in early 2015. MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA Melbourne Ska Orchestra recently returned from a blistering UK and Canadian tour, which included shows at Glastonbury and Montreal Jazz Festival. 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. This is music at its most entertaining; vibrant, surprising, and with a beat to shame the Devil. This is Ska. MIGHTY DUKE & THE LORDS Crisp linen suits and sharp-witted lyrics meet junk percussion and double entendre. Whether on land or on the open seas Mighty Duke & the Lords keep the party shaking until the fish have gone to sleep!. Mighty Duke & The Lords will launch their new single at AWME.

SHOWCASE ARTISTS DJ MIKE GURRIERI (PBS) DJ Mike Gurrieri plays diverse mix of soul, jazz, tropical, hip-hop & electronica. The eclectic nature of his style is evident in the events he has played a part of. From festivals such as Melbourne International Jazz Festival, So Frenchy So Chic, Harvest Festival, Strawberry Fields, Earthcore & Summadayze to club gigs around Melbourne & all over Australia. MISTA SAVONA Jake Savona, aka Mista Savona, is arguably Australia's leading exponent of roots reggae and dancehall music. 2014 has been one of the biggest years so far for Savona - with four EPs and a new album released in the last 12 months, as well as festival appearances at Glastonbury (UK), Boom (Portugal), Reggae Sun Ska (France), OneLove (UK) and major tour dates in Europe, India & Australia. MOJO JUJU Mojo Juju is 5’3” of wise cracking, sass mouthing, jump-jiving attitude wrapped up in a zoot suit and propped up on a Cuban heel. A dynamic vocalist, entertainer and songwriter, forever difficult to pigeonhole, Mojo is versatile and unafraid to challenge the boundaries of genre and style. Mojo Juju will launch her new single at AWME. MS MURPHY Ms Murphy is the fiery and heartbreaking stage persona of Karen Andrews, a knockout soul singer of old. Her debut single, ‘Ritual Union’ instantly bridges genres and generations. It’s a cathartic, crackling blast that leads everyone, regardless of allegiance, straight to the dance floor. MYELE MANZANZA (NZ) An upbringing steeped in traditional African rhythm combined with formal jazz training and solid time on the road has earned Myele Manzanza the reputation of a composer with vision, a producer and musician who is not afraid to experiment and a powerful drummer, which most recently has seen him picked up by the likes of U.S. artist Theo Parrish. DJ MZRIZK Melbourne-based DJ MzRizk has been spinning soulful tunes and dope beats around town for over 10 years. MzRizk has performed at Glasonbury Festival, as well as supporting some of the biggest names in hip-hop & soul including Jill Scott, Public Enemy, Jurassic 5, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Mos Def, Afrika Bambaataa, and Georgia Ann Muldrow to name a few.

NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE (USA) Oregon-native Nahko, born a mix of Apache, Puerto Rican, and Filipino cultures and adopted into an American family, suffered an identity crisis from an early age. But the unifying power of music entered his life as a healing. Armed with his newfound talent, he set out to bridge the cultural gaps dividing his own psyche and began producing a public musical journal of his journey toward personal, spiritual and communal healing. Thus, Nahko & Medicine for the People was born. DJ NUI MOON The music played by DJ Nui Moon reflects a rich life journey that has allowed him to be able to draw directly on his experiences of having seen and connected with so many cultures and ways of life through travel and music. Expect the unexpected with his elegant journeys in Afro-dub, world-funk , electronic and beyond. OH PEP! Winners of the Folk Alliance Australia Performer of the Year 2014, Oh Pep! are musical explorers who travel in the form of a band; a collaboration between songwriters Olivia Hally & Pepita Emmerichs performing sometimes foot-stomping, somewhat heart-breaking original contemporary folk. PETE MURRAY Pete Murray is one of Australia’s most high-profiled and successful singer-songwriters, with multiple ARIA nominations, three #1 albums, over a million records sold, and a string of hits including ‘So Beautiful’, ‘Opportunity’, ‘Better Days’ and ‘Always A Winner’ Pete and his band will showcase why he’s one of Australia’s most loved singer-songwriters. PIERCE BROTHERS The Pierce Brothers, are celebrating their incredible debut EP ‘The Night Tree’, which has sold over 25,000 CDs independently, in the process making them the highest selling independent act in Australia and highest ARIA chart debut for a local act ‐ an impressive feat for the twins, who have no record label or major radio play under their belt. The first single, ‘Its My Fault’ showcases the group’s world‐class harmonies, pop hooks and a unique melody, seeing the band soar to new heights. RADICAL SON One cannot choose to ignore or pigeon hole the magnetic appeal of Radical Son. David Leha is a musician, an artist, and an individualist. With one foot on the modern pulse and the other planted firmly in the roots of music, David maintains a stance for a simple and raw beauty. From hiphop roots to soulful social statement Radical Son is a man with a purpose. Radical Son will launch his new album at AWME.

SHOWCASE ARTISTS RITA SATCH Rita Satch is quickly building a reputation as an unforgettable presence in Melbourne’s neo-soul scene, inspired equally by the pop melodies and rich harmonies of Motown as by the dark soulful beats and modern grooves of UKs underground. Rita Satch is a modern day siren– welcoming you inside of her mind, body and soul with no promises of letting you out.

THA FEELSTYLE (SAMOA) Tha Feelstyle has carved a unique sound, rapping in both English and in Samoan. Along the way he has garnered high acclaim and won many awards such as Best Pacific Male Artist, Best Hip Hop Artist, and Best Single for the irresistibly infectious tune ‘Su’amalie/Ain’t Mad At You’ at the Pacific Music Awards. His latest album, ‘Good Morning Samoa’, won the award for Best Polynesian Album at the NZ Music Awards.

ROSS AINSLIE AND JARLATH HENDERSON (SCOTLAND) Ross and Jarlath have fast become one of the most enigmatic duos to emerge from Scotland. A fusion of pipes and flutes the duo push the boundaries of what the instruments can achieve in a performance which is a vibrant mix of new and original compositions along with traditional tunes.

TIMBERWOLF Timberwolf is the modern folk project and performing alias of Chris Panousakis, a blues/rock inspired 22 year-old singer/songwriter from Adelaide. With strong roots in 60s/70s blues and rock, his take on modern folk music emulates soulful but cryptic songwriting, complemented by a melodic blend of guitars and vocals.

SACA LA MOIS DJ!! (PBS) Saca La Mois DJ!! (a.k.a. Moses Iten) is an influential DJ and producer of the Cumbia Cosmonauts (Chusma Records, Berlin) and The Swiss Conspiracy (March::Music, Paris), obsessed with cumbia and other constantly evolving tropical bass directions in club sounds.

TJINTU DESERT BAND Singing in the language of Luritja, Tjintu Desert Band (pronounced Jin-Too) combine funk, rock, reggae and dub grooves to create a distinct desert sound that captures the wide-open spaces and beauty of Central Australia. Large and powerful choruses combine with roots and rock influences–featuring Spanish inspired acoustic guitar, rock reggae electric riffs all supported by a consistent moving dub bass.

SANTA TARANTA (ITALY/AUST) Santa Taranta is a group originally from Italy but now Melbourne‐ based playing a mix of original and traditional music from southern Italy. From the Salento peninsular to Mt Vesuvio they will infect your blood and keep you dancing like a spider and weeping like la Madonna. THE SKA VENDORS Loving and respecting the offbeat sounds of Jamaica for a decade, The Ska Vendors offer up their own flavour of ska, reggae, Jamaican rhythm and blues and rocksteady. With a line‐up that includes a who’s who list of Australian and international musicians, live shows are energetic, inclusive and sheer joy to be part of…with never an empty dancefloor. The Ska Vendors will launch their new album at AWME. STEWART GAYKAMANGU Stewart Gaykamangu sings in a mixture of Yolngu and English, conveying a depth of emotion as he sings about Aboriginal dreamtime stories, gospel tributes and social problems. His song ‘Lorrphu’ (meaning White Cockatoo) won NT Pop Song of the Year in 2013 and is based on an Aboriginal legend of his homeland, sung exclusively in the Yolngu language of Gupapuyngu. With the release of his debut solo album by CAAMA Music early 2015 this gifted musician from Central Australia will soon be known nationwide.

UPTOWN BROWN Uptown Brown has worn many hats in his colourful life–inventor, musician, aviator and adventurer to name but a few. However, without a doubt his crowning glory is the patented “Goodtimes Gyratorscope”, a musical machine that permits an athletic fellow to play multiple instruments at once. YOYO TUKI (EASTER ISLAND, RAPA NUI) Travel beyond the music, to a land where each note is etched in the lines of giant stone statues. Let your soul fall in love with the captivating sounds of Yoyo Tuki, and feel your spirit resonate with his Pacific-World grooves. His eclectic mix of rhythms, dubbed Pacific-World Fusion, is undoubtedly rare and refreshing.

GENERAL INFORMATION Location and Transport

Great places to meet & hang out...

Transport Trams run along Swanston St and St Kilda Rd stopping outside or very near all the venues. The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle runs in a loop through Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CBD every 30 minutes. Please refer to ptv.vic.gov.au for public transport options and timetables, including the useful Journey Planner.

Parking The Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park is open 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Wheel Chair Access and Accessible Seating Wheelchair access is available on all levels of the Arts Centre Melbourne car park. For further details and information telephone (03) 9281 8012.

Curve Bar

Located on street level within the Theatres building (under the spire). Thurs from 4pm, Fri & Sat from 12 midday

Tram Bar

Right outside the Arts Centre Melbourne on street level From 1pm

CafĂŠ Vic

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Cento Espresso

Al fresco cafe right outside the Arts Centre Melbourne on street level on the main St Kilda Road boulevard. Open weekdays from 7am, weekends from 9am

Accessible seating as well as a hearing system is available in all Arts Centre Melbourne venues. Please call (03) 9281 8298 if you require assistance. See next page.

Please contact other venues for access information.

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