Temple News Wire

From Karen's Music Temple (http://www.temple.co.nz)

APRA is proud to present the inaugural Song Summit Sydney - S3. A major
music expo for songwriters and composers. 3 to 5 April 2008 - keep it free!
S3 will deliver three dynamic days of learning, networking, workshops and
performances, bringing together creators, managers, publishers, technicians,
marketers, lawyers and deal makers.
Expressions of interest for involvement within the retail exhibition and all
general queries should be directed to S3@apra.com.au

Making Music - King Kapisi (Taranaki)
http://www.youthfest.co.nz/programme/making.html

Singer Songwriters Workshop New Plymouth
http://www.youthfest.co.nz/programme/songwriters.html

Nz Music Managers Forum - 'Back To Basics' Seminar Wellington
Wednesday the 27 June. The seminars are designed for new managers and bands
and will cover the following topics: How to write a bio How to write a press
release Media Training part 1 - how to conduct an interview with a magazine
or newspaper Media Training part 2 - how to conduct a radio interview What
photos do you need for your press kit
Venue: Happy Bar Address: Cnr Vivian & Tory Streets - 118 Tory St Time:
6:30pm
Entry: Fee for Members, $15 for Non-Members
For info on joining http://www.mmf.co.nz/

West Coast Songwriters Conference Sept. 8 & 9 in Los Altos, California
www.westcoastsongwriters.org

Next funding deadlines:
NZ on Air: 13th July
New Recording 20th July
www.nzonair.govt.nz
Creative NZ 27th July www.creativenz.govt.nz
Outward Sound 30th July www.nzmusic.org.nz

Arts Alive Funding deadline 5pm Friday 3 August 2007 (AK)
The programmes objectives are: to build audiences for the performing arts
and to develop and maintain Auckland's performing arts infrastructure
including resources, skills, information, professional support and networks
Projects may be a single production, a series of concerts or performances, a
one-off show or concert, or a festival and must involve music, dance or
theatre, or a combination of these.

http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/services/grants/artsalive/index.asp

NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin

From the Temple NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin www.temple.co.nz

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Devonport's new web radio is launched!
A station dedicated to community and promoting the arts. Jam Radio is located within the Depot Artspace, Devonport's artistic hub. Programmes ready for the radio's launch include punk, poetry, folk, blues and local music, literary readings, and interviews with artists, writers and musicians. The presenters and technicians are volunteers, the majority of which hail from the North Shore. The programmes will be available for on-demand streaming or download online at www.jamradio.co.nz.
The facility is open to all that have an interest in creating media for radio. There is an emphasis on people being encouraged to take control of the whole production, through scripting, compiling and presenting, to recording and editing. This is an outlet for people to self educate through their expression, and to boost confidence in their own creativity. They can share their ideas, and work with their peers and community. www.jamradio.co.nz Enquiries call Louise on 09 9632331 louise.evans@depotartspace.co.nz

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CULTURE VULTURE is a brand spanking new, FREE street press publication with an emphasis on the live music, art, theatre & film in Auckland city. It features a comprehensive gig, gallery, theatre & film guide, feature articles, giveaways and more!

CULTURE VULTURE is a full colour, pocket-sized foldout, which can be found at over 80 popular retail outlets throughout the Auckland CBD and fringe. 4000 copies are printed and distributed every Wednesday. A comprehensive online version of the publication will be launched so you can access it from anywhere at anytime.

With very competitive advertising rates, CULTURE VULTURE makes it affordable for bands and promoters alike to advertise in local a street press publication.

The first issue is unleashed on Wednesday July 4, 2007. For listing and
advertising enquiries please email editor@culturevultureonline.co.nz or
visit http://www.culturevultureonline.co.nz

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Time to start working on your APRA returns!

Live Music Returns (paper) due 31 July
Local Jingle Reporting Forms (online) due 31 July
Info @ http://www.apra.co.nz

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WANTED: Harp Player Auckland
Yep, you guessed it...we are looking for a committed and reliable blues influenced harmonica blower and / or vocalist for a blues band. Think more Waters, Wolf, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson II and the Chicago sound rather than Clapton, Moore and the British blues guys... Cheers Sean 021532654

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To subscribe send email to subscribe@temple.co.nz with a bit of info about
who you are (if you feel like it)

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Mamaku Project

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Christchurch Army Band positions

Bassist And Keyboardist Wtd!! (Full Time Job)

The world renowned NEW ZEALAND ARMY BAND is currently in dire need of a new
Bassist and a new Keyboardist. This is a FULL TIME job playing music, based
at Burnham Camp near Christchurch, and all equipment is supplied free! If
you'd like a job with excellent pay, lots of national & overseas travel,
hugely prestigious gigs, free medical & dental, cheap accommodation & meals,
and lots more: get in touch today! Contact the recruiting officer, GRAHAM
HICKMAN forthwith on 03 363 0200 for audition details. Also check out this
website
http://www.army.mil.nz/culture-and-history/nz-army-culture/nz-army-band/join
.htm

Call for performers Auckland City Farmers' Market info@cityfarmersmarket.co.nz
Budget of $75 for music (previously it was on a busking only basis) plus
food/$ donations from stallholders).
The market mostly suits mellow, folk, jazz, rag-time kinda tunes but we've
had everything from classical to hard rock and as long as the stallholders
can hear their customers we're pretty open.
The market gigs usually last about 3 hours with as many breaks as needed
(market runs 8.30 until 12.30pm every Saturday) and musicians need to bring
> their own p.a/amp/instruments etc. We have shelter and free parking and
usually over 1,000 visitors each week so it's a great opportunity for
exposure/selling cd's.
Email with dates you may be free and if possible a link to enable us to have
a listen to your music.

Music Wanted For Travel Show -
Winter Diaries, a 5 episode series shot in Europe and due to air on TV3 and
C4 from the 24th of June 2007. It is a winter travel show that uses
snowboarding as the vehicle to get from country to country. We are looking
to use nothing but kiwi music for the soundtrack and although there will be
no monetary reward, we will be crediting at the end of the show as well as
web links to your music. contact Abe at abe@ywe.co.nz
This item thanks to CHART www.christchurchmusic.org.nz


Phonographic Performances NZ Ltd is looking for part-time Music Licensing
Representatives.
Reps are responsible for the initial correspondence and subsequent telephone
follow-up of premises who may be using recorded music as part of their
business. We currently have one part-time position (flexible hours) based at
our Grey Lynn office, as well as multiple roles for off-site reps which
would suit those who want to work from home. If interested please send a CV
and cover letter to:Mark Roach General Manager Licensing mark@ppnz.co.nz Or
phone 0800 88 77 69.


- from The Temple News wire

Tony Backhouse Workshops

Tony Backhouse: New Zealand Workshops (Coromandel, Hawkes Bay, Chch,
Dunedin)

June 8-10 Love and Joy Expressed through Voice and Rhythm - Gospel Singing
Retreat Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel http://www.manaretreat.com/ Contact
07 866 8972 be@manaretreat.com

June 12 Tuesday evening workshop Hawkes Bay Contact: Zahira: 06. 8787 586
empowerforlife@xtra.co.nz

June 15-17 Weekend workshop Riverside Community Cultural Centre (Nelson)
Contact Barbie: 03 5267033 Ext. 26 barbiecole@clear.net.nz

June 19 Tuesday evening workshop, Christchurch Contact Lee: 03 3135166
leelawrence@ihug.co.nz

June 22-24 Weekend workshop Dunedin Contact Claire: 03.453 6554
cstevensnz@gmail.com