Column: TidBits
| Date Published: Wednesday, 2 September 09
| Author: Julia Winterflood
| 3 years, 8 months ago
WHAT: Tilt Busking Festival WHEN: Fri Sept 18 - Thu Oct 1 WHERE: All Over Town
It's time to dust off those harmonicas and check your guitar strings because Tilt Busking Festival will be hitting Floriade this year. Kicking off Friday September 18 and spreading its seed all over this fine town, novices and experts, youngsters and oldies are all encouraged to participate. There are prizes up for grabs, with rewards of the finest busker kind: money! It's running all day and night in various locations around town until Thursday October 1. So if you want to get your hats off make sure you register at www.inthecitycanberra.com.au or office@tom-tom.com.au by Friday September 4.
WHAT: Wants Local CDs WHEN: Weekly WHERE: On National Airwaves
How do you get national radio airplay if you're a Canberra muso/band? Well, when Guy Gibson aka Guy The Sound Guy isn't doing sound at The Merry Muse, running his own gigs (like the Dylan and Woodstock tributes), or mixing and mastering in his studio, he's producing The Folk Kitchen. It's a weekly, hour-long show, reaching over 60 stations, showcasing contemporary acoustic, folk, blues, bluegrass, alt country etc. So if you have your own CD, email guy@guythesoundguy.com. The Folk Kitchen is broadcast in the ACT on ArtSound 92.7FM on Sundays at 7pm, as well as on 2XX and Valley FM (check guides).
WHAT: Hard Act To Follow Launch WHEN: Fri Sept 25 WHERE: Woden Youthie & The Basement
If you're into ACT bands, whether they be rock, punk or metal, then you should be excited about Hard ACT to Follow. The CD aims to promote and strengthen live and local music in Australia and includes tracks from Futility, Loud so Clear, System Addict, Bent Hen, The Chuffs (pictured) and more. The Hard Act to Follow CD will be launched on Friday September 25 across two different venues; an all ages event will be held at Woden Youth Centre at 6pm and an over 18s event will be held at The Basement, starting at 9pm. For more info on these two exciting events contact Tim Duck at hardactlive@gmail.com.
WHAT: Mind Of My Own Tour WHEN: Wed Sept 16 WHERE: ANU Bar
With awesome number one hit single The Festival Song the most downloaded track EVER on triple j's website, Pez has taken the local music scene by storm. After touring with Aussie hip-hop legends Bliss N Eso and working his magic across the country, Pez will be hitting the road again this September on his A Mind of My Own tour. Supported by Seth Sentry, DJ Matic and Haley Cramer this hot hip-hop event is definitely not one you should miss. Pez will be appearing at ANU Bar on Wednesday September 16 so grab your tickets from Ticketek now.
WHAT: 2009 Australia Tour WHEN: Mon Sept 7, 7.30pm WHERE: John Lingard Hall, Canberra Grammar School
On Monday September 7 the South African Zulu Choir will bring their music to Canberra as part of a three week tour of Australia. The incredible choir, who have worked with Bliss n Eso and Evermore, will take audiences on a musical journey of perseverance, hope and inspiration as they tell the story of South Africa through a wide variety of musical styles including traditional Zulu, township jive, songs from the apartheid era and more. The choir are part of C4C, a global movement that aims to create positive social change through music. All funds raised through C4C will be directed to sustainable education programs in South Africa. Tickets ($20/$25) can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.com.au or call 1316 100.
WHAT: Turing Arrows Into Flowers Launch WHEN: Wed Sept 16 WHERE: The Front Cafe and Gallery
I'm Nadene Pita. I sing, play the viola, and mess around with electronic sound processing. I'll be launching my new album Turning Arrows Into Flowers with Abel Cross on bass (3ofmillions,Trio Apoplectic) and Evan Dorrian on drums (The Pollen Trio). The album was recorded by Tony Dupe (Holly Throsby, The Woods Themselves), who is also featured on the record, and mastered by Casey Rice (Dirty Three, Liz Phair). The music is eclectic, with experimental jazz, folk, and world influences. The songs weave everyday feelings and experiences into surrealist stories. More at www.myspace.com/nadenepita.
WHAT: 2009 Australia Tour WHEN: Mon Sept 7, 7.30pm WHERE: John Lingard Hall, Canberra Grammar School
On Monday September 7 the South African Zulu Choir will bring their music to Canberra as part of a three week tour of Australia. The incredible choir, who have worked with Bliss n Eso and Evermore, will take audiences on a musical journey of perseverance, hope and inspiration as they tell the story of South Africa through a wide variety of musical styles including traditional Zulu, township jive, songs from the apartheid era and more. The choir are part of C4C, a global movement that aims to create positive social change through music. All funds raised through C4C will be directed to sustainable education programs in South Africa. Tickets ($20/$25) can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.com.au or call 1316 100.
