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Gympie Music Industry PD - Music Business: Making Music Your Career
The Pavilion, Gympie Showgrounds
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in the Gympie Region?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 8 November: Competition vs. Collective
Tuesday 9 November: Music Business: Making Music Your Career
So you feel like you have the basics. You know how to play, where to play, how to get a gig and the basics are sorted.
Now what?
This panel will give you the knowledge you need to take your music to the next level, to make your music your career as well as dive into ideas around diversity and future proofing your business in the event of… say … a world-wide pandemic.
This session is facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic and joined by special guests:
Emily Murphy – Event Producer, Artist Manager and Festival programmer;
Kerri Eaton – internationally acclaimed Opera singer, vocal coach and mentor
Kev Starkey - Managing Director/Owner of Darkwood Studio Record Label Services and First Nations Cultural Services and Consultancy
Live and Local in Gympie is presented by Creative Arts Alliance as the Regional Arts Services Network North provider for the Queensland Government, Live Music Office, QMusic and Gympie Regional Council.
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Gympie Music Industry PD - Competition vs. Collective
The Pavilion, Gympie Showgrounds
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in the Gympie Region?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 8 November: Competition vs. Collective
Tuesday 9 November: Music Business: Making Music Your Career
Competition Vs Collective
When: 6.30PM - 8.30PM, Monday 8 NOVEMBER 2021
Where: Upstairs at the Pavillion Conference and Reception Centre
Nobody goes to Vegas for one casino!
Artists working together, businesses working together and how this is beneficial to the whole economy.
This panel investigates how you can do this in an entrepreneurial way that sees everyone make bank and elevate not only the local
music scene but become an attractive option for touring artists.
This session is facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic and joined by special guests:
Emily Murphy – Event Producer, Artist Manager and Festival programmer;
Jeff Chandler – Artist Manager and Event Consultant
Kev Starkey - Managing Director/Owner of Darkwood Studio Record Label Services and First Nations Cultural Services and Consultancy;
Oz Bayldon - Festival Producer and Musician
Live and Local in Gympie is presented by Creative Arts Alliance as the Regional Arts Services Network North provider for the Queensland Government, Live Music Office, QMusic and Gympie Regional Council.
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Music Industry Forum for Moreton Bay region
North Lakes Community Centre10 The Corso, North LakesNorth Lakes, QLD4509 Map
As part of the Moreton Bay Live and Local program, Moreton Bay Regional Council invite you to join a local music industry forum presented in partnership with Creative Arts Alliance and the Live Music Office.
You’re invited to participate in a conversation about how to foster a flourishing local live music scene in Moreton Bay. We’ll explore what’s working well and the current challenges and areas for improvement. And we’ll also identify some focus areas to better support live local music in our region.
Whether you are an established muso or an emerging talent, a fan of live music, a music teacher or a local business owner interested in supporting local musos, come along to share your aspirations and ideas for a vibrant live music scene in Moreton Bay region.
North Lakes Community Centre (Main Hall), 10 The Corso, North Lakes
Please register via the link.
L.R. Marsh - "Inside Outlines" Album Launch Tour - Live & Local Festival, Samford, QLD
Dropout EspressoBrisbane, QLD Map
Brisbane/Mianjin based blues rock one-man-band L.R. Marsh launches his highly anticipated second studio album "Inside Outlines" available on all platforms on Friday 22nd October 2021. The release is his first in nearly 2 years following his debut self-produced acoustic record "The Ghosts Of" (2019).
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"INSIDE OUTLINES" Album Launch Tour - SAMFORD
DETAILS:
10:00am Sarturday 30th October.
@ Live & Local Music Festival, Dropout Espresso, Samford (Kupidabin, Yuggera land), QLD.
Check out LR's music here: www.lrmarsh.com.au
Proudly presented by Creative Arts Alliance, Third Track Records, Mantra Guitar Co and Sarah Jane Artist Management.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Moreton Bay, Queensland
First of its kind, live & local is re-igniting the south east Queensland north regions’ music scene – a series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
Moreton Bay Live & Local PD: Music Foundations
North Lakes Community Centre10 The Corso, North LakesNorth Lakes, QLD4509 Map
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in Moreton Bay?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 25 October, 6 - 8.30pm: The Music Business - Getting Started at North Lakes Community Centre Main Hall
Tuesday 26 October, 6 - 8.30pm: Music Foundations at North Lakes Community Centre Meeting Room 2
Further speakers to be announced.
Please register via link.
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Moreton Bay Live & Local PD: The Music Business - Getting Started
North Lakes Community Centre10 The Corso, North LakesNorth Lakes, QLD4509 Map
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in Moreton Bay?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 25 October, 6 - 8.30pm: The Music Business - Getting Started at North Lakes Community Centre Main Hall
Tuesday 26 October, 6 - 8.30pm: Music Foundations at North Lakes Community Centre Meeting Room 2
Further speakers to be announced.
Please register via link.
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
LOCALE LONG LUNCH X CREATIVE ARTS ALLIANCE
Locale Noosa62 Hastings StreetNoosa Heads, QLD4567 Map
There is no better way to enjoy your Sunday with a Locale long lunch on Hastings Street.
Usually on the 1st Sunday of the month, we inviting you to an additional event in October for you to sit back, relax and enjoy an Aperol Spritz on arrival and all of your favourite Italian cuisine including: antipasti, pasta, secondi and a selection of delicious Italian treats made with fresh produce from our very own Maravista Farm, while listening to live music from @creativeartsalliance Live and Local Program.
Tickets are available through our usual online reservation system on our website, or follow the link!
Children are invited to dine on the Children's menu and are able to pay on the day, please advise the restaurant for additional seats required for children by emailing events@localenoosa.com.au.
If you are looking to dine on our usual a la carte day please reserve a table on an alternative lunch or evening service
Noosa, Queensland
First of its kind, live & local is re-igniting the south east Queensland north regions’ music scene – a series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
Gympie Region
A series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
Check out the full program in the discussion.
Gympie Region Live and Local is presented by Creative Arts Alliance in partnership with Live Music Office, APRA AMCOS and Gympie Regional Council, and is supported by QMusic, Arts Queensland and Regional Arts Services Network - RASN
Redland Bay 4165Redland Bay, QLD4165 Map
First of its kind, live & local is re-igniting the south east Queensland north regions’ music scene – a series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
Noosa Music Industry PD - The Music Business: Getting started
The J Noosa60 Noosa DriveNoosa Heads, QLD4567 Map
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in Noosa Shire?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Wednesday 20 October: The Music Business: Getting Started
Thursday 21 October: Music Foundations
No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the event page.
More speakers to be announced
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Noosa Music Industry PD - Music Foundations
The J Noosa60 Noosa DriveNoosa Heads, QLD4567 Map
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in Noosa Shire?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Wednesday 20 October: The Music Business: Getting Started
Thursday 21 October: Music Foundations
No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the event page.
More speakers to be announced
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Redlands Coast Music Industry Professional Development Sessions
Redland Performing Arts Centre2 -16 Middle StreetBirkdale, QLD4163 Map
MONDAY SESSION 1- FREE REGISTRATION: au.openforms.com/Form/dc845046-926f-4875-b4a7-a5ef299a1950
TUESDAY SESSION 2- FREE REGISTRATION: au.openforms.com/Form/d8d4a8a2-3be0-4439-9613-284a8f87e1d0
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living on the Redlands Coast?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 11 October: The Music Business: Getting Started
Tuesday 12 October: Music Foundations
More speakers to be announced
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions
Somerset, QLD
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Redlands Coast Islands Festival
Redlands Coast Islands
We hoped that this day wouldn't come but we knew it was a risk when we commenced the planning process for the festival.
After much deliberation and uncertainty created by growing interstate numbers of positive COVID-19 cases with the Delta variant along with possible further lockdowns and other restrictions in Queensland, the Redlands Coast Islands Festival Management Committee have made the difficult decision to postpone the Festival along with the Sea Market.
It's our first priority to keep all our community safe and as we were looking towards a record crowd this year, we have felt this decision is the safest option for our community.
We strongly believe this decision is in the best interest of all our community and postponing the Redlands Coast Islands Festival until 2022 will give time for a safer and more stable environment in the community and allow us to expand our festival program with presenting our best festival yet.
Some of the smaller events that were planned to take place during the Redlands Coast Islands Festival may still take place. We will continue to promote and support these low risk events. Please stay tuned for updates.
We understand the importance of community events to the wellbeing of healthy and active communities. They bring people together to connect, share, grow, dance and learn. We are currently exploring options to deliver a handful of smaller community events across the islands aimed towards our island communities. These events most likely won’t take place over the original festival long weekend.
Thank you for your understanding, all our hard work will continue behind the scenes and rolled over into the 2022 Redlands Coast Islands Festival. Cheers Jeremy Staples, Shirley Lindsay and Shane Rendalls (Redlands Coast Islands Festival Management Committee)
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Celebrating the idyllic beauty of the Redlands Coast Islands, the inaugural Redlands Coast Islands Festival will present a program of cultural events and experiences built around the Karragarra Sea Market brought to you by SeaLink.
The festival program addresses core themes of; arts, community and sustainability.
Over the 4 days, events include:
:: Canaipa Mudlines ::
:: Island Magic :: Documentary Screening & Opening Night event
:: Island Storytellers - Writers and Readers Festival ::
:: Karragarra Sea Market brought to you by SeaLink ::
:: Morning Melodies ::
:: Rock the Island on North Stradbroke Island ::
:: Sculpt 4 Sure ::
:: Wild Flower Walk ::
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Redlands Coast Islands include: Russell, Lamb, Karragarra and Macleay Islands and are accessible via the ferry from Redland Bay. Coochiemudlo via Victoria Point and North Stradbroke via Cleveland. All ferries are roughly 40 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD or the Gold Coast. Why not island hop and explore these lesser know islands while the island communities celebrate their biggest events of the year!
The Redlands Coast Islands Festival takes place on Quandamooka Country, the traditional owners of the land and sea.
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Moreton
Arana Hills, Ferny Grove
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Gympie
Creative Arts Gympie Region, 39 Monkland St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia Map
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with Creative Arts Gympie Region, Gympie Regional Council, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to Gympie for face to face mentoring sessions.
All times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Caloundra
Caloundra, QLD
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Noosa
Noosa, QLD
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Sunshine Coast Music Industry Professional Development Sessions
The MET - Maroochydore City
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living on the Sunshine Coast?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 13 September, 6 - 8pm: Music Foundations
Tuesday 14 September, 6 - 8pm: The Business of Gigs
Both of these sessions will take place at the MET, located on the corner of First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroocydore.
Further speakers to be announced.
No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the event page.
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
First of its kind, live & local is re-igniting the south east Queensland north regions’ music scene – a series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Ipswich
Ipswich, QLD
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
THE READING GROUP: THE YIELD BY TARA JUNE WINCH
University of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery90 Sippy Downs DriveSunshine Coast, QLD4556 Map
The Reading Group provides a platform for critical thinking and discussion around the ideas presented in our exhibitions. Fiction and non-fiction titles are selected to connect with and contextualise the exhibitions and discussion is facilitated by Dr Penny Holliday.
Participants are required to source a copy of the book. All selected books are in print and readily available from booksellers and online.
For Country In Mind we read The Yield by Tara June Winch.
The yield in English is the reaping, the things that man can take from the land. In the language of the Wiradjuri yield is the things you give to, the movement, the space between things—baayanha.
Knowing that he will soon die, Albert 'Poppy' Gondiwindi takes pen to paper. His life has been spent on the banks of the Murrumby River at Prosperous House, on Massacre Plains. Albert is determined to pass on the language of his people and everything that was ever remembered. He finds the words on the wind.
August Gondiwindi has been living on the other side of the world for ten years when she learns of her grandfather's death. She returns home for his burial, wracked with grief and burdened with all she tried to leave behind. Her homecoming is bittersweet as she confronts the love of her kin and news that Prosperous is to be repossessed by a mining company. Determined to make amends she endeavours to save their land—a quest that leads her to the voice of her grandfather and into the past, the stories of her people, the secrets of the river.
Winner of the 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
This is a free event. Bookings essential.
University of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery90 Sippy Downs DriveSunshine Coast, QLD4556 Map
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the term ‘Country’ is used as an expression of the relationship between an individual and their ancestral lands and seas. As Country in Mind curator, Christopher Bassi explains 'Connection to Country is inherent: we are born to it, it is how we identify ourselves, it is our family, our laws, our inheritance, and our legacy'.
Moderated by Bassi, the panel will include Troy Casey from Blaklash Creative, and artists Elisa Jane Carmichael, Libby Harward and BJ Murphy.
The event will be followed by an artist talk and preview of a new moving image work projected onto the facade of USC Art Gallery by Lyndon Davis called Beeyali 2021.
Beeyali has been commissioned for New Light 2021, a showcase of experimental and diverse moving image works by contemporary First Nations artists presented by Illuminate Adelaide and ANAT.
PRESENTERS
Troy Casey is a proud Aboriginal man from Kamilaroi country north-west New South Wales. Troy has a Bachelor of Journalism from QUT. Troy has experience working for not-for-profits, government, tertiary education, private and corporate sectors. He has a keen interest in business and advocating for self-sustainability and economic development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.
Quandamooka woman Elisa Jane Carmichael is a multidisciplinary artist who honours her salt-water heritage by incorporating materials collected from Country, embracing traditional techniques, and expressing contemporary adaptations through painting, weaving, and textiles. She comes from a family of artists and curators, and works closely with her female kin to revive, nurture, and preserve cultural knowledge and practice.
Libby Harward is a descendant of the Ngugi people of Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) in the Quandamooka (Moreton Bay Area). Known for her early work as an urban graffiti artist under the pseudonym of ‘Mz Murricod’, and her performance-based community activism, Harward’s recent series, ALREADY OCCUPIED, engages a continual process of re-calling, re-hearing, re-mapping, re-contextualising, de-colonising and re-instating on Country that which colonisation has denied Australia’s First Peoples.
BJ Murphy is a contemporary Aboriginal artist who takes inspiration from his Country in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. BJ is both a visual artist, curator and songman who is dedicated to the continuation of his Jinibara culture. Through his paintings, carvings, wood burnings, songs, and curatorial work he holds a deep responsibility to his culture and the representation of stories that have been passed down to him by his family. His unique style mixes both traditional and contemporary forms and concepts.
Lyndon Davis is an internationally acclaimed Aboriginal Artist, educator and Cultural performer. Lyndon was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, and is a Traditional Custodian and representative of the Local Gubbi Gubbi / Kabi Kabi people. His work is held in national and international collections and has been commissioned by various high-profile organisations, museums and art collectors. His experimental art practise has been commissioned for festivals including Floating Land and Horizon Festival where he has developed immersive installations, interactive experiences and large-scale projection artworks featuring his Kabi Kabi designs.
This is a free event. Bookings essential.
IMAGE Installation view of Country in Mind. USC Art Gallery, 7 May to 31 July 2021. Photo: Carl Warner
First Nations storytelling sessions
Pine Rivers Art Gallery130 - 134 Gympie RoadStrathpine, QLD4500 Map
Moreton Bay has a long history of rich cultural experiences and practice. Covering the Countries of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal people there is a strong commitment to sharing culture and stories across the region.
Come along to listen and learn more about First Nations culture in these storytelling sessions by Traditional Custodians of Turrbal, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Countries.
Stay a little longer - each session will be followed by a short guided tour of current exhibition IDEN-DEFY.
FREE | Book via website
Image credit: Keisha Leon, Connecting Stories, 2020 (detail).
Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Toogoolawah
Take part in these unique tours celebrating and sharing First Nations arts and culture, country and story, food and conversation.
Lead by Aboriginal Art Co, local Traditional Owners, First Nations Creatives and Business.
8 May - Moreton Bay
15 May - Sunshine Coast & Noosa
22 May - Moreton to Somerset
Limited Tickets Available
Bookings Essential!
Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset & Redlands
Immerse yourself in First Nations art and culture through art exhibitions, public art trails, cultural tours, creative workshops and events across South East Queensland North region during May and June.
Head to our website for all the info
www.connectingstories.net/
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We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of these lands the Quandamooka, Jagera/Turrbal, Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi), Jinibara, Wakka Wakka and Butchulla peoples.
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Image credit: Connecting Stories, Leon Designs, 2021
First Nations Visual Artist Residency
Woodfordia87 Woodrow RdWoodford, QLD4514 Map
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER
This is a unique opportunity for First Nations artists living on or with cultural connections to SEQN region.
Participants will undergo professional development, extend their professional networks and learn new skills and concepts that will push their creative thinking and practice to the next level.
The 4-day Residential will be held on Jinibara Country at Woodfordia (home of the Woodford Folk Festival)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST to take part in the program CLOSE 13 DECEMBER
For more information go to:
caa.creativealliance.org.au/firstnationsresidency/
Caboolture Hub2 Hasking StCaboolture, QLD4510 Map
Young Mic is an Open Mic style event for young musicians to test out their new lyrics, beats, music and songs in front of a supportive live audience.
If you want to perform register to secure a spot by going to
www.youngmicqld.com/register
Young Mic is a free event open to young musicians, music lovers and their families.