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MISSION:METALLICA

August 7th 2008 05:54


METALLICA’S INTERACTIVE WEBSITE LAUNCHES LIVE IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEK


MISSION:METALLICA.COM ENABLES FANS TO EXPERIENCE THE BAND’S UPCOMING ALBUM BEFORE IT’S DONE VIA EXCLUSIVE CONTENT UP UNTIL THE RELEASE DATE

Mission:Metallica is a unique new commercial business model designed to enable fans to access exclusive content from Metallica, leading up to the release of the band’s forthcoming new album, Death Magnetic in September.


The platform, developed by Metallica in tandem with Universal Music and Warner Brothers, also gives fans the opportunity to pre-order Death Magnetic.

Fans will be able to pre-order the album in digital and/or physical formats (including a unique special deluxe Coffin shaped box with a T shirt, digipack, dvd , CD of demos and other exclusive items) and access the exclusive content via a selection of bundles though www.missionmetallica.com via each territory’s retail partner(s).

Originally launched in the U.S, Canada and the UK in late may, the rest of the world is now ready to join in the full experience with 31 countries launching live bespoke local versions this week

Territories live this week include: Australia, Austria, Czech Republic , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Romania, Turkey, Belgium and Eire


www.missionmetallica.com offers users a unique, ground-breaking look-in on the making of Metallica’s upcoming ninth studio album, which the band began recording last year with producer Rick Rubin.

Rather than wait until the album’s September release date, Metallica fans are able to access 'making of footage' before the release of the album by joining www.missionmetallica.com

The website features a treasure trove of exclusive content, including the low-down from the band members themselves about their progress in the studio via fly-on-the-wall video footage, audio of riffs and excerpts of new songs, exclusive new and never-before-seen archival photos from the studio, plus the chance to win tickets and meet-and-greet passes to Metallica’s live concert events this summer. All of this content is absolutely free.

And if that free content isn’t enough, fans can also join Mission:Metallica Platinum, which gains users access, high-quality digital album downloads delivered at midnight on release date, the physical album CD, plus complete downloads of classic live shows, more fly-on-the-wall studio footage, loads of additional photos, and ringtones of riffs from the new album. In addition, Platinum members will be able to enter exclusive contests with the chance to win airfare, hotel, concert tickets, and meet-and-greet passes to Metallica’s headlining performances at this year’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Ozzfest, and the U.K.’s Reading Festival, as well as a special album listening party at the band’s Northern California headquarters.

The album, Death Magnetic will be released in September. It is Metallica’s first studio album since 2003’s multi-platinum St. Anger, which hit No. 1 in 30 countries and has sold nearly six million copies worldwide. Formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, Metallica has become one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold nearly 100 million albums worldwide and playing to millions of fans the world over. They have garnered numerous awards and accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, their 1991 album, Metallica has been awarded the prestigious "Diamond Award" from the Recording Industry Association of America, given to those albums with U.S. sales of 10 million or more.
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BATTLE OF THE CHOIRS WINNER IS…

August 4th 2008 06:23
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir
Debut album Battle Cry out now




Available exclusively through participating Australia Post outlets from today

It was state vs state, classic vs contemporary in last night's Battle of the Choirs grand final on Channel Seven. The classic ensemble The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir went head to head with contemporary youth groups Harambee and VoxSynergy, both from Melbourne.

The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir was victorious and took home $100,000 in prize money along with an album deal from Universal Music. University of Newcastle Conductor, Philip Matthias, said the Choir's journey throughout the competition was exhilarating and intense, and a great learning experience for all:

"We obviously transformed from a 'classical' choir to 'rock' choir, but there was no pretence here - it was a real transformation. Interestingly this has fed back into the Choir's classical style. They are certainly freer in approach and embody the music more - a great result.”

"With the prize money we hope to establish and sustain a complete range of choral activities through the Conservatorium for people of all ages and walks of life, including the disadvantaged. We hope to increase awareness of the enormous benefits of being in a choir, not only for the singing of course, but for social and health reasons as well.”

Their debut album Battle Cry is released today exclusively through participating Australia Post outlets. It features a collection of songs that The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir performed throughout the show. Classic tracks including Bohemian Rhapsody, Great Southern Land, Bat Out Of Hell, You Can't Always Get What You Want, Angel, Purple Haze plus many more.

Click HERE to watch The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir in studio and the making of Battle Cry.



Battle Cry is full of the songs that made you cry, the ones that made you dance and the songs that made you sing at the top of your lungs.


BATTLE CRY


Available exclusively through participating Australia Post outlets from today


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Come dance in a Short Stack Video Clip!

August 1st 2008 06:46


Name the band from Budgewoi on the NSW Central Coast that has had over 1.2 million plays on their Myspace page?

The Mashed One says, "Short Stack"!
The Mashed One


Come say hi at


OR

Enrol Now OR You can be in their Film Clip! They're doing a film clip for shimmy a go go, which is out September. It will be totes bitching and will be on mtv, v, etc you know. SO, Short Stack TV and Band dude Mourice wants all his neato friends and fans to come help out and dance along while they film. If you're from around Sydney (AUS) and you like Mourice and his friends Shaun, Andy and Bradie and you'd like to be in the clip with maybe a day or two of free show and candy. COME BE IN OUR CLIP.

Sat 16th/ Sun 17th August.
Msg my myspace with subject COUNT ME IN MOURICE!

Get your friends to come work hard dancing and have alot of fun for atleast a day. YAYAYAAY

see you there

xo mourice


Record Label: Sunday Morning Records
Label Type: Independent
Sounds Like: meow




Check out more about Short Stack HERE

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BIG SOUND 2008

July 29th 2008 00:15
MORE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR BIG SOUND MUSIC INDUSTRY SUMMIT & SHOWCASE
GUDINSKI KEYNOTES:



Q Music's BIG SOUND Music Industry Summit and Showcase is pleased to announce its second round of speakers, lead by Michael Gudinski, founder and chairman of the Mushroom Group of Companies.

Also heading to the event, which takes place in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley September 10 -12 are Jordan Berliant (The Collective Music Group LA), Luke Bevans (Universal Music Australia), Ted Gardner (Larrikin Management and co-founder of Lollapolooza), Paul Brown (Red Hat 22 Radio Plugging, US) and Joan Warner (Commercial Radio Australia),

With an already impressive first round of speakers, they will be joined by the likes of Everett True - UK Music Journalist, J.W. Johnson Senior Vice President for Razor & Tie Music Publishing, Shin Fukuzumi - A&R for Japan’s P-Vine, Richard Buck - A New Beginning Promotions Company and Iain Shedden - Music Writer and Critic for The Australian.

Q Music program director Stephen Green said being in its seventh year, BIG SOUND is one of the most important, influential and fastest-growing music industry events in Asia Pacific, continuing to attract leading industry figures from around the world with over 30 further speakers to be announced in the coming weeks.

"This year we have a diverse range of national and international music figures presenting at the event with a real focus on new developments in the industry and real business. BIG SOUND is about inspiration and learning, but where it comes into its own is its importance in the business calendar for meeting the players and doing deals. It’s a true industry event, not just a gab-fest.” Mr Green said.

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED SO FAR FOR BIG SOUND 2008 ARE:

Michael Gudinski (Chairman, Mushroom Group of Companies, Aus)
Everett True (Plan B Magazine, UK)
JW Johnson (Senior VP, Razor & Tie Publishing, US)
Jordan Berliant (The Collective Group, US)
Joan Warner (CEO, Commercial Radio Australia, Aus)
Shin Fukuzumi (A&R, P-Vine, Japan)
Paul Brown (Owner/Manager, Red Hat 22 Radio Plugging, US)
Luke Bevans (Sales & Marketing Director, Universal Music Australia, Aus)



JORDAN BERLIANT – Partner, The Collective Group, US
With over 20 years experience in the music and entertainment industry, Jordan Berliant was recently made Partner at The Collective Music Group (Linkin Park, Selena Gomez). Prior to this Jordan ran the day-to-day operations for Left Bank, later becoming Tenth Street Entertainment. Sensitive to maximizing an artists’ expansion of their talent, Jordan played an instrumental role in positioning several key marketing strategies that combined performance and media working with artists such as Blondie, Motley Crue, The Cranberries, Clint Black, The Bee Gees, Luther Vandross, Meat Loaf Duran Duran, Buckcherry, Papa Roach and Motley Crue.



Joan Warner was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Radio Australia in 2001 and is responsible for lobbying Federal and State Governments, radio industry education and training programs, on-air radio Brand Campaign and the co-regulation of the Commercial Radio Codes of Practice. Ms Warner has a broad array of experience and knowledge of public, private and political sectors and has worked for Phillips Fox Lawyers, Australian Centre for Global Finance, Telstra and for State and Federal Government Ministers as Chief of Staff and Senior Adviser.




PAUL BROWN – Owner / Manager, Red Hat 22, US
Paul Brown is the owner of Red Hat 22, a radio promotion and artist management firm based in New York City. He has worked in the music business for 25 years, with stints at ATCO, IRS, Virgin, Arista and Elektra. The last 10 years have seen him self-employed as a radio plugger exclusively dedicated to the radio format known as AAA or Triple-A. Red Hat 22 has promoted acts as diverse as The Fray, Spearhead, Adele, SPOON, Duffy, REM, Bright Eyes, Coldplay, KT Tunstall, Dr Dog, Calexico, Sara Bareilles, Jack Johnson, Coldplay, The Hold Steady, Amy Winehouse and the recent Robert Plant/Alison Krauss project. He has been instrumental in the development of these acts via radio.



LUKE BEVANS – Sales & Marketing Director, Universal Music, Aus
Luke Bevans has been in the industry since 1999, first working as a Label Assistant at Hut Recordings in the UK. In 2004 Bevans moved to Universal Music UK where he oversaw the digital marketing initiatives and running of artist websites for Razorlight and Mark Knopfler. Here he executed digital campaigns for the likes of U2, Kanye West and Paul McCartney. Appointed Sales & Marketing Director for Universal Music Australia in 2007, Bevans is excited about promoting Australian artists through digital marketing and retail channels.



TED GARDNER – MD, Larrikin Management / Cross Section Records, US/Aus
Working in the industry for over 30 years, Ted Gardner managed Queens Of The Stone Age, The Verve, Porno For Pyros, Colin Hay, The Geraldine Fibbers, Hum, Tool, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Cramps from 1997 to 2006 through his management company Larrikin Management. Prior to this Gardner was the co-founder of the music festival Lollapalooza in 1991 which visited 30 cities throughout US and Canada reaching crowds of over a million for the next seven years. In 2007 Gardner relocated to Australia where he continues to manage The Brian Jonestown Massacre and more recently Shane Fritsch and The Kashmire Kings.



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Codgers by Don Reid

July 28th 2008 04:58
Don Reid's witty and gentle play gives so much laughter and a few tears-it must be seen by all and sundry - Margaret Whitlam




Codgers
by Don Reid

Cast Ronald Falk, Ron Haddrick, Edwin Hodgeman, Jon Lam, Graham Rouse and Henri Szeps Director Wayne Harrison Associate Director Christopher Hurrell Designer Nicholas Dare Lighting Designer Nicholas Higgins

Riverside Theatres, Cnr Market and Church Streets, Parramatta
Wednesday 30 July – Saturday 9 August
Fri 1 Aug, Sat 2 Aug, Wed 6 Aug, Fri 8 Aug, Sat 9 Aug at 8pm
Thurs 7 Aug at 6:30pm
Sat 2 Aug & Sat 9 Aug at 2pm
Wed 30 July, Thurs 31 July, Tues 5 Aug at 11am.

Wed-Thu Eve & Sat Matinee Adults $49, Conc & Groups $44, 30 & Under $36, 16 & Under $31

11am Matinees $36

Fri & Sat Eve Adults $52, Conc & Groups $47, 30 & Under $39, 16 & Under $34

BOOKINGS: Riverside Box Office 02 8839 3399

CODGERS will open this week at Riverside Theatres from Wednesday 30 July ahead if its NSW tour. This new Australian comedy is about aging, racism, inclusion and acceptance, all wrapped up in people's secrets. This winner of the prestigious Rodney Seaborn Playwright’s Award 2006 includes a talented ensemble of Australian actors: Ronald Falk, Ron Haddrick, Edwin Hodgeman, Jon Lam, Graham Rouse and Henri Szeps. "I think you are on to something quite special - a thoughtful comedy about the changing face of Australia," said director Wayne Harrison to playwright Don Reid.

Five senior Aussie men, four of them mates since war service, meet one morning each week in a gym. They exercise together; chew the fat, laugh, tease and sing. They solve the problems of the world, agreeing to disagree.

But some surprising and disturbing elements enter to test and challenge their comfortable relationships with one another and to the world around them. Secrets, differences and loss of trust threaten to destroy the long-established friendships. Amidst the back strain and biceps, the jokes and the secrets, they learn that ‘difference’ is more a matter of point of view; that 'you wouldn’t be dead for quids' and, no matter what, that you gotta laugh!



Henri Szeps, who plays the youngster and philosopher Rod Dean, is best known for his role in the acclaimed television series Mother and Son. He has also been seen on stage in Dead White Males for the Sydney Theater Company, Operator and currently QED for Ensemble and in his Helpmann Award winning role for Cabaret.

Ronald Falk (Keith “Sar-Major” Weston) appeared in the feature film Stars Wars: Episode II and has also had extensive experience in stage and television. Stage credits include Inheritance, School for Scandal and Neil Armfield's A Cheery Soul for Sydney Theatre Company. He has also been seen in television series All Saints and Blue Heelers.

Ron Haddrick plays the jokester Jimmy McMurtrie. Ron has countless credit to his name including Othello and The Tempest for Bell Shakespeare Company, Festen and Away for STC, and television’s All Saints and Water Rats.

Edwin Hodgeman, who plays nature’s gentleman Les, has appeared in Bell Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and the Taming of the Shrew and Influence for the STC. On film, Edwin is familiar from appearances in Shine, Look Both Ways and more recently Hey, Hey It’s Esther Blueberger.

Jon Lam (the newcomer Stanley Chang) has appeared on stage in the East Coast Theatre Company’s Empress of China for B Sharp and In Shelia’s Case for the Short & Sweet festival. Jon has also appeared in the short film Troubled Water as well as the features Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolution.

Graham Rouse, who plays Patrick Guinness, the family man and proud conservative, has appeared on stage for the Old Tote and the Nimrod in the ‘70s in A Hard God and Traveling North and later for the STC, the Ensemble and Company B in Paul. His television work includes A Country Practice, Always Greener and All Saints.


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DEERHUNTER'S MICROCASTLE

July 26th 2008 05:01
Bradford Cox has been mighty busy of late. He recently released an album under the guise of Atlas Sound and has an upcoming single with Jay Reatard. And now he’s set to return with a new album from his main outfit, Deerhunter.

Microcastle is the follow-up to 2006’s Cryptograms and was recorded as a four-piece consisting of Lockett Pundt, Joshua Fauver and Moses Archuleta. Cole Alexander of The Black Lips also appears on the album.

The first single will be Nothing Ever Happened. You can hear it now by visiting the band's MySpace page.



Microcastle is out in October through 4AD/ Remote Control.
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PORNOGRAPHERS CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA

July 26th 2008 04:52
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA



Canada's The New Pornographers are set to return to Australia for a national tour this Spring. Headed by A.C Newman, vocalist Neko Case0 and an outrageously talented cast of musicians, this Canadian supergroup have released four widely acclaimed album gems since they first gathered in 1997.

The New Pornographers’ latest record Challengers was released late last year, creating even more excitement and praise than their previous works

A staggering masterclass in indie-pop songwriting that will make your brain melt and send firecrackers around your heart - New Musical Express

Challengers ultimately proves to be the group's finest hour. - Mojo

Challengers is The New Pornographers most organic-sounding record, reflecting a conscious decision to use less beepy synth and almost entirely real instruments, recruiting an entire string section, plus harp, flute and more.

Don't miss The New Pornographers October Australian Tour.

NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
Sun 5 Oct – Sydney, The Great Escape
Tue 7 Oct – Brisbane, The Zoo
Wed 8 Oct – Perth, The Rosemount
Fri 10 Oct – Adelaide, The Gov
Sat 11 Oct – Melbourne, Corner Hotel
Sun 12 Oct – Sydney, Annandale Hotel

Challengers is out now through Matador/ Remote Control.
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Adelaide Fringe Poster Competition

July 24th 2008 06:31
The call has gone out to budding and established artists and designers from around Australia to become a part of Fringe history by entering the iconic Adelaide Fringe Poster Competition.




Not only will the winner enjoy the kudos of being the designer of the hugely exposed Adelaide Fringe poster but they will also win a return flight to Thailand plus 4 nights accommodation.

We're on the hunt for entries that are iconic and fun with heaps of Adelaide Fringe-character. The winning entry will eventually become yet another iconic piece of Fringe history that everyone will remember their favourite Fringe moments by - Fringe Director Christie Anthoney.

Now a long-held Adelaide Fringe tradition, the poster competition is an ideal way for both established and up and coming designers to showcase their talents while actively contributing to the look of the next Fringe. Regularly attracting hundreds of entries, the competition is a fixture on the design competition calendar with high caliber entries received from artists, designers, students and amateurs alike.

Christie Anthoney: The poster competition provides the winner with great exposure as their design will be used to promote the largest Fringe in the Southern Hemisphere. We encourage anyone who is passionate about design and wants to be involved in the 2009 Adelaide Fringe to take part and enter the competition.

Entries for the 2009 Adelaide Fringe Poster Competition close on 18 September 2008.


The design brief and entry forms must be downloaded here.



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NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD

July 24th 2008 00:44
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Sorry Ranga Day ‘08

July 24th 2008 00:18
Sorry Ranga Day ‘08
August 10 th , 2008
Its Time To Say Sorry



It's time that the Australian population apologized for the indignity and degradation inflicted on red headed people and moved to a future based on mutual respect, mutual resolve and mutual responsibility. The Ginger Generation, Blood-Nut, Ginger Megs, Bluey, Carrot Top, Ginga, Freckly Arms...and Ranga. The hatred has to stop! Red-haired people across Australia have been unfavourably compared to orang-utans since Summer Heights High first aired across Australian television screens in 2007. 'Ranga' is now firmly entrenched in the vocabulary of ordinary people all over this country. And in a nationwide phenomenon, ordinary Australians have begun to taken up the call to say sorry to their red-headed brethren. As of this morning (22/7) more than 5500 members have signed up to the Sorry Ranga Day Facebook Group, and on average 500 more are joining every day. So join the Australian nation on Sunday August 10th 2008, and let a Ranga know that you are sorry.

Say sorry to all your red headed friends and say sorry to red headed strangers on the street
Wear your Sorry Ranga t-shirt or make and display a Sorry Ranga banner
Get your friends together for a Sorry Ranga party or BBQ


Sydney City2Surf: Celebrate Sorry Ranga Day at the City2Surf. The Sorry Ranga Street Team will be on hand to give out prizes.

The Ekka: Brisbane Royal Show. The Sorry Ranga Street Team will be celebrating at the main entrance with great prizes

Sydney: SHARKS v RABBITOHS Sat 9th August, Shark Park, Cronulla. Look out for the Sorry Ranga Street Team and bag yourself a prize.

Melbourne: COLLINGWOOD v ST KILDA Sat 9th August MCG, Melbourne. Look out for the Sorry Ranga Street Team and bag yourself a prize.

For more information go to www.SorryRanga.org


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