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Congratulations to The Age Music Victoria Awards Winners 2014!

AGE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS WINNERS 2014!

Daddy Cool and an all-star cast of Victoria’s finest musicians gathered last night to wow a capacity crowd at The Age Music Victoria Awards at 170 Russell, with Daddy Cool playing a nostalgic and note perfect greatest hits set after their induction to the Age Music Victoria Awards Hall of Fame!

The band delivered thrilling versions of Cherry Pie, Come Back Again, Eagle Rock and Hi Honey Ho amongst others at the sold out awards night show.

Ross Wilson said, “Daddy Cool first met, played, recorded and worked together in Melbourne and since those early days we’ve been inducted into the industry hall of fame in Australia.  As “hometown heroes,” The Age Music Victoria Hall of Fame means that little bit more because it’s a cultural award, not a commercial one.”

 

Other award night highlights included Ed Nimmervoll‘s induction to the Hall of Fame by Russell Morris, who also played Black Dog Blues and The Real Thing.  Davey Lane, Jess Cornelious, Ash Naylor, Stonefield and Henry Wagons also performed on the night, with Henry doing double duty as event host.

 

This year’s big winners were Dan Sultan and Courtney Barnett, with Dan receiving the Tone Deaf Best Male Artist Award and The Age Best Album Award for Blackbird, and Courtney winning TheMusic’s Best Female Artist and a $2,500 cash award from APRA/AMCOS for Best Song Award for Avant Gardener. Dan celebrated by treating the audience to a fabulous unannounced performance of Same Man with the legendary EG All Star Band.

 

Remi topped off a huge year with a well-deserved win for BigSound &Travel Beyond’s Best Emerging Artist Award, which includes flights and accommodation to Brisbane’s BigSound Conference and a slot in a high-profile showcase.

The Mountain Goat award for Best Venue went to Melbourne’s internationally recognised top venue Corner Hotel and Crumpler’s Best Festival award went to Meredith Music Festival, both winning for the second year in a row.

 

The Dixon Creek’s Estate Best Regional Venue Award went to Bridge Hotel in Castlemaine and the Cosmic Psychos took out the award for Best Regional Act, which was sponsored by Live At Your Local.

 

The hotly contested Corner Presents Best Band Award went to solid rockers King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and the RocKwiz award for Best Live Band went to souled out funksters Saskwatch.

 

The Age Music Victoria Awards studio partner Bakehouse will donate studio rehearsal prizes to all artists nominated, with winners also receiving recording time.

 

Editor of The Age ‘Shortlist’, Martin Bolton, said “From the hypnotic hip-hop of Remi to the fascination the music loving

 

public has with Melbourne’s own Courtney Barnett, this year’s awards have again shone a bright light on the best

 

musical talent in the country, while celebrating the sheer joy of Daddy Cool.

 

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners and thanks to all those who voted for their favourite music in this

 

years Age Music Victoria Awards.”

 

Music Victoria CEO, Patrick Donovan said, “Congratulation to all of this year’s winners and nominees as well as this year’s Hall of Fame inductees!  We are thrilled that the legendary Daddy Cool graced our stage this year and look forward to celebrating 10 years of the awards next year.”

 

 

 

Best Album – presented by The Age

Dan Sultan – Blackbird

 

Best Band – presented by Corner Presents

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

 

Best Song – presented by APRA

Courtney Barnett – Avant Gardener

 

Best Male Artist – presented by Tone Deaf

Dan Sultan

 

Best Female Artist – presented by TheMusic

Courtney Barnett

 

Best Emerging Artist – presented by Travel Beyond/BigSound

Remi

 

Best Live Band – presented by Rockwiz

Saskwatch

 

Best Venue – presented by Mountain Goat

Corner Hotel, Richmond

 

Best Festival – presented by Crumpler

Meredith Music Festival

 

Best Regional Venue – presented by Dixons Creek Estate

Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine

 

Best Regional Act – presented by Live at Your Local

Cosmic Psychos

Photo by Ros O’GormanawardsRosOGorman12

 

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A.J. STEEL PREMIERES DEBUT SINGLE ‘DROWNING ON DRY LAND’ IN SOLO ACOUSTIC SHOW – 20 NOVEMBER @ MR BOOGIE MAN!

 Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a studio musician at the top of his game live. Melbourne singer-songwriter A.J. Steel premieres debut single Drowning On Dry Land in his one-night-only solo acoustic show at Mr Boogie Man
Drowning on Dry Land is a moving and evocative track mixed by ARIA and Golden Guitar Nominated Producer/Mixer/Engineer Jimi Maroudas. Maroudas has worked with Pete Murray, Kimbra and also Eskimo Joe on their ARIA No #1 album Inshalla.
Drowning on Dry Land tells the story of a common struggle – the unseen fight beneath the calm surface to stay afloat.
Afer a stint in the military, Steel headed to Melbourne with nothing but a rolled up mattress and a duffle bag.
“I’ve always been inspired by the power of a song.” Steel says. “I love the poetic magic that happens when the lyric and melody marry, letting the listener visit unfamiliar spaces in their heart.”
Steel hand-built and installed recording gear at ‘Steel Mill Studios’, otherwise known as the dining room at his suburban Melbourne home.  Drums were recorded at good friend and drummer Stephen Allred’s home in Ballarat using a small mobile recording setup. Steel’s loungeroom and hallways were also used as studio space. The hallway offered especially good acoustics for the guitars.
Drowning On Dry Land took seven months to make its way down the twisting creative pathway, from the initial stages of writing, re-writes and multiple recordings and arrangement changes, 
Previous releases from A.J. Steel include 2009 EP Satellites and Cars. Single Slow Down was added to high rotation on Radar Radio and also featured on Fox FM’s Radar Artist in ‘Australian Made’. Slow Down was also added to Fox’s syndication network of over 4million subscribers Australia-wide.
For more information on A.J. Steel’s solo acoustic show at Mr Boogie Man on 20 November 2014 see:
Purchase Drowning On Dry Land via iTunes:
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LAST CHANCE TO VOTE IN THE AGE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS – theage.com.au/agemusicvictoriaawards

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE IN THE AGE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS !

 

There is still time to vote for your favourite Victorian music of 2014 in the biggest publicly voted awards in Australia at

Almost 60,000 votes have been cast in the Age Music Victoria Awards and voting closes 5PM FRIDAY.

 

This year the nominees in the APRA Best Song category are Banoffee for Got It, Courtney Barnett for Avant Gardener, Fraser A Gorman with Book Of Love, Laura Jean for My First Love Song and Total Control with Flesh War. The winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize.

The Best Emerging Artist category is one of the tightest races this year, between the aforementioned Banoffee, Client Liaison, D.D. Dumbo, Milwaukee Banks and Remi.  The winning artist will receive a $2,500 travel and accommodation prize from Travel Beyond and a high profile showcase slot at BIGSOUND in September.

 

All winners and their bands will also receive customised Crumpler tour bags and every nominee will receive rehearsal vouchers at Bakehouse Studio.

 

For Best Male Artist, Dan Sultan is facing off with Chet Faker, Vance Joy, Rob Snarski and the dapper thrice-nominated Mikelangelo. 

Expect a photo finish for Best Band this year in the race between Client Liaison, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Teeth & Tongue, Total Control and Wagons.

Votes are still rolling in for all of the other categories, including the hotly contested Best Regional Act and Best Festival.

Daddy Cool will headline the ninth annual Awards, playing a set of their greatest hits at 170 Russell Street on Wednesday, 19th November to celebrate their induction into the Age Music Victoria Awards Hall of Fame. Doors open at 8.30 sharp finishing at 11.30. Late pioneering music journalist Ed Nimmervoll will also be inducted.

Henry Wagons will host the both the industry-only awards ceremony and public concert and the EG Allstars band will set the night on fire with guest singers including Russell Morris, Stonefield, Jess Cornelius, Davey Lane and one unannounced surprise guest on the night. 

The 2014 Age Music Victoria Awards are sold out. Vote online at theage.com.au/agemusicvictoriaawards now!

Make sure you get along to hear Michael Dwyer interview Daddy Cool at the Face The Music conference at 1.30pm on Saturday and check out the Daddy Cool photographic exhibition at the Arts Centre. More information is available at www.facethemusic.org.au.

The Age is also hosting a photographic gallery of the band at: http://www.theage.com.au/interactive/2014/daddycool/

 

 

 

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2014 nominees are:

Best Album – presented by The Age

Dan Sultan – Blackbird

HTRK – Psychic 9-5 Club

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Oddments

Teeth & Tongue – Grids

Total Control – Typical System

 

Best Band – presented by The Corner

Client Liaison

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Teeth & Tongue

Total Control

Wagons

 

Best Song – presented by APRA

Banoffee – Got It

Courtney Barnett – Avant Gardener

Fraser A Gorman – Book Of Love

Laura Jean – My First Love Song

Total Control – Flesh War

 

Best Male Artist – presented by Tone Deaf

Chet Faker

Dan Sultan

Mikelangelo

Rob Snarski

Vance Joy

 

Best Female Artist – presented by TheMusic

Courtney Barnett

Jen Cloher

Jess Cornelius (Teeth & Tongue)

Laura Jean

Missy Higgins

 

Best Emerging Artist – presented by Travel Beyond/BigSound

Banoffee

Client Liaison

D.D Dumbo

Milwaukee Banks

Remi

 

Best Live Band – presented by Rockwiz

Cosmic Psychos

Graveyard Train

Harmony

King Parrot

Saskwatch

 

Best Venue – presented by Mountain Goat

170 Russell, Melbourne

Cherry, Melbourne

Corner Hotel, Richmond

Howler, Brunswick

The Forum Theatre, Melbourne

 

 

 

 

Best Festival – presented by Crumpler

Boogie

Falls Festival

Golden Plains

Laneway Festival

Meredith Music Festival

 

Best Regional Venue – presented by Dixons Creek Estate

Barwon Club, Geelong

Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine

Hallam Hotel, Hallam

Karova Lounge, Ballarat

Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan

 

Best Regional Act – presented by Live at Your Local

Briggs

Cosmic Psychos

D.D Dumbo

Freya Hollick

Stonefield

 

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The National Evening Express launch ‘This Ain’t Real’ at Whole Lotta Love on 28 November!

The National Evening Express will roll into Brunswick East on 28 November to launch their debut single ‘This Ain’t Real’ at Whole Lotta Love in Lygon Street!

 

A gritty mix of garage band and dirty blues, The National Evening Express will suit those who dig MC5, The Stooges and The Cramps.

 

The Melbourne based 4-piece features a mix of experienced Australian and New Zealand players whose influences merge and meld, bubbling into a full fever pitch when they perform live.

 

“This song was written in one afternoon of beer fuelled happiness to encourage you to Let Your Rock Out,” says lead singer and guitarist Sandro.

 

Here’s an early review for the single:

 

The National Evening Express – This Ain’t Real

 

You might recall the story of the Masters’ Apprentices third-greatest song, ‘Undecided’, which they made up on the spot in an early recording session and which much to their surprise (and without their knowledge – until they heard it on the radio) was selected by their record company to be their first single. They heard it in the car driving to a gig and got a surprise.

‘This Ain’t Real’ is ‘Undecided’ in the 21st century. Powerful, primitive, apparently tossed off yet plugged into an ancient theme of desire and demand. …

 

Textured, epic and propulsive, the song has a lurid vividness few could resist.

Looking forward to more from this exceptionally tight outfit. – Heidi Berg, The Dwarf

 

The National Evening Express is:

 

Sandro  – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Matt  – Bass, Vocals

Andrew – Lead Guitar

Rikki  – Drums, Vocals

 

The National Evening Express will release their first studio album later next year so keep your ears open for it!

Visit them at:  http://thenationaleveningexpress.com.au

Video clip is here: http://thedwarf.com.au/album_review/20346/this-aint-real

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DAVIDSON BROTHERS ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER RESIDENCY & NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB GIG WITH SPECIAL CONSENSUS (USA)

Australia’s favourite bluegrass export, the Davidson Brothers have just returned from an ass-kickin’ whirlwind tour of the US and are pleased to invite you to their free November Residency – Sunday’s @ The B-East!
 
They are also extra super very pleased and excited to invite you  to ONE special show with fabulous USA bluegrass act Special Consensus!
 
The Davidsons met Special Consensus when they were on tour in Raleigh North Carolina launching their critically acclaimed new album ‘Wanderlust’ and hangin’ backstage  with all the other bluegrassers.
 
Special Concensus has just won two IBMA International Bluegrass Music Awards with their new John Denver tribute album and are thrilled to be making the trip to Oz.
 
Gig dates for all upcoming shows are below and the Brothers are up for interivews or live-to-airs so please let me know if you’d like to get them in the studio!
 
DATES: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November

SET TIMES: Support 8.30-9.15pm Davidson Brothers Band 9.30-10.15pm

Supports TBC
Northcote Social Club – Monday 17th November, 2014
Special Consensus (USA)
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DIANA MAY CLARK – MEET ‘THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GIRL’ – SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER – DING DONG IN MELBOURNE

 

Established Melbourne-based Brazilian song interpreter Diana May Clark launches her debut original album ‘The Other Side of the Girl’ at what is sure to be an amazing and hypnotising album launch party at Ding Dong Lounge on Sunday 30th November. 

The much anticipated launch was previewed with two singles (‘Sunny Daze’ and ‘Blueprint’) as well as B-Sides and clips over the past 18 months. 

Diana established her interpretive credentials by way of two award winning recordings with Guitarist (now husband) Doug de Vries; her original band “The Sunny Set’ embraces pop and psychedelic styles with her love of Brazilian music into a new mix that is unique and instantly charming.
 
“From the get go, Diana May Clark & The Sunny Set’s music makes you wanna undulate. Not nod your head, not tap your toes nor click your fingers – you wanna move your hips… Later, you can lie on your back staring at the sky and let the sublime blend of voice and music take you slipping through time like sunshine through tree tops.  You’ll be needing a rest after all that dance floor action.”  Pat Monaghan (Basement Disks)
 
Refreshingly genuine, brimming with cool guitar riffs, film-noir ripe vocals and kicking grooves; 
Diana May Clark and the Sunny  Set are:
DMC – voice & keys
Doug de Vries – electric & acoustic guitars
Al Kerr – Drums, percussion & backing vocals

 

Maddie Weybury – Bass & backing vocals
(with special guests).
 

You can expect psychedelic melodies peppered with occasional Portuguese lyrics, film clips, and a rotating stage of talented musicians and dancers – don’t be afraid to dress with a 60s twist (you know you wanna!) and be ready to fall in love with Diana’s new sound!

 
Find all the event info, ticket link and check out her youtube clip for ‘Sunny Daze’ here:  http://www.dingdonglounge.com.au/7011/diana-may-clark-album-launch-party.htm

SUNDAY – 30 November

Door open at 6:00pm, show starts at 6:30pm.

Presale tickets $20+BF or $25 on the door.

Make use of the fabulous ticket bundles on offer! Get a preorder copy of ‘The Other Side of the Girl’ with one ticket for $35, or two tickets plus a copy of the album for $50*. Purchases of four or more tickets in one transaction receive the discounted ticket price of $15+BF per ticket.

See you there!  DMCfinalLR
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Mikelangelo launches his new album CITY OF DREAMS at Melbourne Festival – Tues 14, Wed 15 and Thu 16 October

Mikelangelo launches his new album 

CITY OF DREAMS at Melbourne Festival

Tues 14, Wed 15 and Thu 16 October

Featuring Clare St Clare and Miles Brown

Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Mikelangelo launches his new album CITY OF DREAMS over three nights at the Foxtel Festival Hub at Melbourne Festival on October 14th, 15th and 16th. 
City of Dreams had its genesis in the streets of Melbourne two years ago, by accident not design, when Mikelangelo began making up tunes and words while walking through the parks, streets and laneways of the city. He captured these early sketches on his phone and they became his first demo recordings for City Of Dreams. With funding from Arts Victoria, he embarked upon this ambitious recording project at the end of 2013.
Mikelangelo conceived to record each song with a different artist or band, working in various local studios with different engineers and producers including Myles Mumford, Loki Lockwood, Miles Brown and album producers Daniel and Gideon Frankel. Together they have made an album that is a haunting yet celebratory soundtrack to the city. He says:
“I think the best way to make a truly great album is to follow your instinct at every turn and to trust the artists with whom you are collaborating. If you want to make music that will live forever, you have to be brave and completely ignore the rules.”
Through this involved and intuitive approach, an album of great lyrical and musical scope has been produced. The artists who have worked with Mikelangelo on the album have been instrumental in shaping the musical journey, particularly in the case of electronic artist Miles Brown and dream pop singer Clare St Clare. With Mikelangelo they have co-written the brooding and ethereal album opener Lost and the airy and evocative duet Dawn, and have also worked closely together on title track City Of Dreams and the beautiful finale to the album, Closer. Mikelangelo says:
“I think that everyone has their own personal relationship to the city, one that is filled with hope, longing and desire, like a romance with a lover. Each artist I have worked with has brought something of this depth and mystery to the songs, to make an album that is a love letter to the city.”
The album will be released by clandestine new Melbourne label The Imaginarium. The label is the brainchild of award winning producers, Daniel and Gideon Frankel. Inspired by the influential legacy of studio/labels of the 1960s, the Frankel brothers have created their own studio/label to produce and release contemporary classic albums. City Of Dreams will be their first release and Rocket Distribution will handle distribution of the album. City of Dreams will be released worldwide digitally on Tuesday 14 October and will be in-stores in Australia on Friday 17 October. The album is currently available for pre-order as download, CD and limited edition vinyl via Pledge Music.
Mikelangelo would like to thank Arts Victoria for their contribution towards producing CITY OF DREAMS.
 
City Of Dreams will be launched with a stunning multi-media show with projections by Morganics and featuring an array of amazing guest artists including Clare St Clare, Miles Brown (Night Terrors), Rob Snarski (Black Eyed Susans), Stu Thomas (Kim Salmon, Dave Graney), Jane Hendry and Kelly Day (Broads, Wagons and The Nymphs), Tali (Biddlewood), Dan McKay (The Nation Blue), Justin Rudge (Bakersfield Glee Club) and more mystery guests.
MELBOURNE FESTIVAL 
FOXTEL FESTIVAL HUB
TUES 14 OCT 6PM
WED 15 OCT 8PM
THU 16 OCT 8PM
 

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http://www.mikelangelo.net.au

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THE ANNUAL AGE MUSIC VICTORIA GENRE AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

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THE ANNUAL AGE MUSIC VICTORIA GENRE AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

The second annual Age Music Victoria Genre Awards finalists were announced earlier this morning by Music Victoria CEO Patrick Donovan on The Breakfast Spread radio show with presenting partner PBS.

 

Specially selected expert panels deliberated over the best music from 1 October 2013 to 1 October 2014 across genres, from jazz to hip hop, global and heavy, and agreed on the top five releases and acts, which can now be revealed.

 

This year’s nominees cover all genres from jazz to electronic to best experimental avant-garde and nominees include hip hop artists Briggs, Geko, L-Fresh the Lion, Remi and Tornts along with Victoria’s best country acts Eaten By Dogs, Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes, T-Bones, Tracy McNeil and Wagons.

 

“Last year’s Age Music Victoria Genre Awards highlighted the wonderful breadth of musical talent in Melbourne and throughout our regional areas. It’s fantastic these names are being held up as the best in their field,” said Martin Boulton, Editor of the Shortlist at The Age.

 

Victoria’s diverse contemporary music scene will be celebrated with the presentation and announcement of 11 genre based awards on Thursday 16th October at an invitation only event.  This is also the 9th year for The Age Music Victoria Awards publicly voted awards and those nominees will be announced at the Genre Awards. Voting will open to the public online at theage.com.au on Friday 17th October and there will also be a rare opportunity to win a few double passes via The Age to the now sold-out public awards night on Wednesday 19th November at 170 Russell Street, Melbourne CBD.

 

In recognition of the artists’ contribution to Victorian music, all nominees in the Genre Awards will receive a free rehearsal/pre-production package at Bakehouse Studios. Winners in each category will also receive a 10 hour recording package along with this very special prize.

 

“Victoria is a melting pot of musical styles. The Age Music Victoria Genre Awards were established in 2014 with expert peer voting panels to recognise the most outstanding practitioners in each genre. Congratulations to all the nominees – we look forward to seeing the winners crowned on the 16th of October,” said Music Victoria CEO, Patrick Donovan.

 

Adrian Basso, PBS General Manager said “PBS106.7FM is once again delighted to be involved in The Age Music Victoria Awards, celebrating Victoria’s rich music culture. Since 1979, PBS has been an intrinsic part of the local music community, broadcasting and supporting all styles of music not heard elsewhere. Full credit to Music Victoria and The Age for committing itself to this initiative, which we are proud to be part of.”

 

THE AGE MUSIC VICTORIA GENRE AWARDS 2014 – nominees

Best Blues Album – presented by Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society

Dreamboogie – Ain’t Nobody’s Business

Greg Dodd & The Hoodoo Men – 3am Blues Live 

Ian Collard – Swamp, Stomp & Boogie

Kerri Simpson – 4am

Shaun Kirk – Steer The Wheel

 

Best Country Album – presented by Out On The Weekend

Eaten By Dogs – Eaten By Dogs

Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes – Black Coffee

T-Bones – A Long Time Coming

Tracy McNeil – Nobody Ever Leaves

Wagons – Acid Rain & Sugar Cane

 

Best Soul, Funk, R’n’B and Gospel Album – presented by Plakkit

Chelsea Wilson – I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me

Cookin’ on 3 Burners – Blind Bet

Oscar Key Sung – Holograms

Saskwatch – Nose Dive

The Bamboos – Fever In The Road

 

Best Jazz Album – presented by Dixons Creek Estate

Andrea Keller Quartet with Strings – Wave Rider

Anton Delecca Quartet – The Healer

Black Jesus Experience – Migration

Julien Wilson Trio – Swailing

Tilman Robinson – Network of Lines

 

Best Hip Hop Album – presented by PBS

Briggs – Shep Life

Geko – Real Heads Don’t Listen

L-Fresh the Lion – One

Remi – Raw x Infinity

Tornts – Street Visions

 

Best Electronic Act – presented by Select AV

Andras Fox

Chet Faker

Client Liaison

Dizz1

Will Sparks

 

Best Heavy Album – presented by Sailor Jerry

Ausmuteants – Amusements

Ceres – I Don’t Want To Be Anywhere But Here

Closure In Moscow – Pink Lemonade

Iron Mind – Iron Mind

The Bennies – Rainbows In Space

 

 

 

Best Indigenous Act – presented by Songlines

Deline Briscoe

Kutcha Edwards

Philly

Skin Choir

The Deans

 

Best Global or Reggae Album – presented by Crumpler

Black Jesus Experience – Migration

Coloured Stone – Dance To the Sun

Tek Tek Ensemble – Terror in the Jungle

The Bombay Royale – The Island of Dr Electrico

The Chosen Ones – Self Titled

 

Best Folk Roots Album – presented by White Sky

Charles Jenkins – Too Much Water In The Boat

Laura Jean – Laura Jean

Oh Pep – II

Tobias Hengeveld – Fools Rush In

Tracy McNeil – Nobody Ever Leaves

 

Best Experimental/Avant-Garde Act – presented by Implant Media

Evelyn Morris

Joel Stern

Nik Kennedy

Ren Walters

Rosalind Hall

See you all at the 2014 The Age Music Victoria Awards!

musicvictoria.com.au/agemusicvictoriaawards

facebook.com/theagemusicvictoriaawards
Twitter: @AgeMVawards

 

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TOMORROW!!! Mixed Prints POP up/Exhibition with Sara Thorn and Colin Sheppard opens 5-8pm!

Mixed Prints

Opening Wed 8th – Sunday 12 October at Fort Delta in the Captiol Arcade, 113 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

Mixed Prints is a collaborative Pop Up/exhibition over 4 days between two Melbourne design icons – Sara Thorn and Colin Sheppard.

Mixed Prints POP Up/Exhibition will present different print techniques for cloth and fashion exploring screen print, batik and its interface with fashion.

Part exhibition, part pop up store; there will be rare limited edition clothing/home wares, jewellery to purchase in an art house context.

 

Sara Thorn Project

 

Sara Thorn designer, artist has been busy creating new exciting & original fashion & home wares across hand screen prints & handmade batik.

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Produced under the UNIQE BATIK by Sara Thorn label in Java…..Prepare for the batik Revival c/o textile nomad Sara Thorn!

Cushions crinkle silk scarves, crisp cotton shirts and oversize t-shirts will be available to purchase with an exhibition showing the processes of the mysterious batik technique. The pieces are quirky and interpret classic tropical iconography with a new pop ,sensual sensibility.
Sara Thorn Project is the new fashion label from Sara drawing influence from her earlier work in the eighties with Galaxy & Abyss. Bold ,graphic themes are juxtaposed with hand written spells and drawings of poodles with wings in a eclectic mix of hand screen prints on custom t-shirts, cat suits ,yoga wear and accessories .

 

doitbaby factory label are Colin Sheppard and Brett Gillespie.

doitbaby Factory is hand designed and hand screen printed. Every limited edition screen print is a unique wearable piece of art.

It is not mass produced, and does not threaten the environment; using 100% non toxic inks that are printed onto 100% certified organic cotton.
Every procedure in the making of these garments is carried out locally in Melbourne.

Colin has a history of hand painted sign writing and scenic art for both the home and the workplace. He works with Melbourne Theatre Company, painting sets and props in their scenic art dept. Brett has a Masters degree in Fine Arts – Printmaking.

 

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