Victoria Rocks Grants Announced For Local Music
Date: 17 July 2009
Victorian music stalwarts and emerging musicians alike are set to benefit from $379,581 in grants through Victoria Rocks, the Brumby Labor Government's contemporary music funding program.
Arts Minister Lynne Kosky made the announcement at Triple R studios where she joined previous Victoria Rocks funding recipients Jen Cloher, Tobias Cummings, and bands Tic Toc Tokyo and Wagons for a live music event that showcased the achievements of the program since it was launched in 2007.
Ms Kosky said the latest round of grants highlighted the strength of Victoria's local and emerging music scene which covers every genre from gothic rock to jazz.
"The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to support emerging talent and strengthen the local music scene through the Victoria Rocks program," Ms Kosky said.
"Victoria Rocks looks at the industry as a whole by supporting a range of activity including recording, touring, participation in important music conferences and promotional opportunities including video clips and website development.
"The program also assists music industry organisations to promote access, education and innovation for Victorian musicians to enhance their skills and further their careers."
The grant recipients in this round include well-known artists such as Dallas Crane frontman Dave Larkin, singer songwriters Monique Brumby and Dave Arden as well as debut albums from emerging bands The Bride Stripped Back, The Voodoo Economic and Indigenous artist Lee Morgan.
"This round supports artists and audiences from right across the state and with a range of backgrounds including culturally and linguistically diverse musicians and artists with a disability," Ms Kosky said.
Funded projects include:
- Recording projects by Lilith Lane, electronic music innovator Tim Shiel, Glenn Bennie and Melbourne band Husky;
- International tours by The Drones, Ned Collette, Children Collide and Love of Diagrams;
- National and regional tours by jazz outfit James Annesley Quartet and Daylesford's Young Werther;
- Support for production of music videos by Jess Cornelius and gothic rock outfit IKON;
- Support for the development of an accessible website for ground breaking intellectually and physically impaired rock band Rudely Interrupted; and
- Strategic industry development initiatives involving organisations such as The Push, Multicultural Arts Victoria and the City of Wodonga. These include a music industry conference, a music access and education program for artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and a training and development program for young and emerging artists in the Wodonga region.
Victoria Rocks Recipients
MUSIC CAREER BUILDING
David Arden (Mill Park): $15,000
The recording of Rainbow Man album by well established Indigenous musician David Arden, recorded and mastered at Sing Sing studios, Melbourne
Nick Batterham (Pascoe Vale South): $4,800
Mixing at Sing Sing Studios, Melbourne of the debut solo album by Nick Batterham.
Glenn Bennie (North Carlton): $1500
Support towards demo recording at I Sonic Institute recording studio in Preston, Melbourne, for the new solo album by well respected song writer and musician Glenn Bennie, previously of iconic Melbourne indie rock band Underground Lovers.
Monique Brumby (Fairfield): $19,026
Funding towards the recording and release strategy for the 4th solo album by ARIA Award winning singer songwriter Monique Brumby.
Cam Butler (Fitzroy North): $8740
Assistance towards recording a 23 piece string orchestra at the ABC's Iwaki Auditorium for established guitarist and composer Cam Butler's sixth solo album, Simple Fate (Symphony No.3).
Brett Canning (Ringwood North): $1500
Demo recording for the development of a solo album by established bassist and session musician Brett Canning.
Timothy Charles (Newport): $10,000
Recording at Penny Drop Audio with Warren Hammond, mixing and mastering at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden by Jens Bogren, for the debut album of alternative metal band Ne Obliviscaris.
Jessica Cornelius (Coburg): $2900
For the creation and release of a music video for the Teeth & Tongue single, complemented by a launch, single re-release and nation wide promotional campaign, between July and August 2009.
Alanna Egan (Abbotsford): $6000
Assistance toward the 2nd release by Alicia and Alanna Eagan's four piece acoustic outfit. To be recorded and mastered at Fatsound Recording Studio with Barry Stockley, distributed by Newmarket Music, and augmented by a nation wide comprehensive tour.
Chaskiel Gawenda (Northcote): $6473
Assistance towards recording of the second album by Melbourne band, Husky. This project will be followed up and supported by comprehensive marketing campaign and national album launch tour.
Isaac Gerasimou (Northcote): $14,800
Recording, mixing and mastering of the second album by Flamingo Crash. This project follows on from an acclaimed debut and solid professional networks.
Daniel Griffith (Richmond): $5175
Assistance towards the full length album by Queens Head, the side project for front-man of established electronic crossover act Subaudible Hum, Daniel Griffith, and the development of a website from which to sell and promote the finished product.
Penny Ikinger (South Yarra): $1705
Production, manufacture and promotion of a single by Penny Ikinger prior to the release of her second solo album Penelope, augmented by securing label distribution and National and International touring.
Sascha Ion (Kensington): $10,000
Recording at Atlantis Studios with David McCluney, for the Voodoo Economic's debut album Glory Days, due for release in September 2009. The release will be complimented by promotional campaign and album launch.
Kangaroo Flat Community Group Inc (Kangaroon Flat): $14,932
Debut album by regional Victoria band, The Bride Stripped Back, recorded at Bulb Audio in Bendigo, distributed digitally via Musicadium and the band website, followed up by an extensive marketing and promotional campaign and national touring.
Justin Kemp (Prahran): $6088
Support towards recording of an album by Melbourne Rock band Push Button Auto, at Head Gap studios Preston by renowned producer Robbie Rowlands.
Lilith Lane (North Carlton): $10,936
Recording, mixing and mastering for Lilith Lane's second album, to be released physically and digitally by October 2009 in conjunction with an extensive publicity campaign and promotional touring.
Cara Lanyon (Fitzroy North): $5000
The independent production, release and distribution of The Good China's EP complimented by a multi-layered promotional strategy across radio, physical and online press, and extensive national touring.
David Larkin (Northcote): $10,000
Recording and promotion of the debut album from by The Gun Street Girls. Using an existing fan base, the album will be toured nationally and heavily promoted from July through til May 2009.
Sianna Lee (Sandringham): $7350
Support towards mixing of the solo album by Sianna Lee, previously of Love Outside Andromeda. Support will also assist with manufacture of album and website redevelopment.
Chris McCarter (Fawkner): $4000
Assistance towards the production of a video clip in August 2009 for gothic rock band IKON's single A Line on a Dark Day, the first stage in the online and physical promotional campaign nationally and internationally for the bands forthcoming album release.
Lee Morgan (St Kilda): $13,000
Assistance for the recording and release of Indigenous artist Lee Morgan's debut album with high profile guests Archie Roach, Shane Howard and Dan Sultan, the production of a video clip and promotional campaign through Imagination.
Nick Murphy (Coburg): $3300
Assistance towards the promotion of Nick Murphy and Shylo's second full length album through Mad Dog publicity.
Eva Popov (Preston): $6000
To support the recording of a second album by Eva Popov; produced by Nick Huggins and to be released in March 2010.
Karl Scullin (Essendon): $6000
Recording, mixing and mastering of well established indie rock outfit Kes Band's 3rd album, with premier Melbourne engineer Nao Anzai.
Tim Shiel (Fitzroy North): $9646
Received funding for the second album, produced by renowned engineer Franc Tetaz, for electronic artist Faux Pas.
Crystal Thomas (Collingwood): $9500
Assistance for recording of the second album by Crystal Thomas and the Flowers of Evil at renowned producer Matt Walker's 8 Track Shack Studio. The album will be licensed by Stovepipe Records and distributed through MGM, for release in October 2009.
Zheng-Ting Wang (Lower Templestowe): $7022
Recording and presentation of Chinese mouth organ (sheng) Cross-Cultural Chinese Australian music CD and website between July and September 2009.
Ian Woolverton (Brunswick): $5000
Funding for the development of an extensive hearing impaired and disabled friendly website for ground breaking intellectually and physically impaired rock band Rudely Interrupted. Incorporating digital tools such as the function to purchase CD's.
Michael Young (Daylesford): $8438
Recording and presentation of Young's debut album, distributed physically by Fuse Music group and digitally through iTunes, Yahoo, Rhapsody and CDBaby.
MUSIC TOURING
James Annesley (Coburg): $8212
National capital city tour to support the release of a new album by the James Annesley quartet. Supported by a growing fan base foundation in Melbourne, the tour includes East Coast and major jazz festivals.
Anthea Caddy (Windsor): $5710
A European tour by electro-acoustic/sound art duo Anthea Caddy and Thembi Soddell. The tour includes a performance at the Live!iXem experimental music festival in Italy, followed by performances in Poland, Germany, Estonia, Finland, Denmark, Portugal, and 2 artist talks at Universities in Germany and Estonia.
Edmund Collette (Carlton North): $15,000
A second European tour for established upcoming outfit Ned Collete Band throughout October 2009. The tour follows on from band front-man Ned Collette's two previous solo tours.
Drones Music Pty Ltd (Northcote): $15,000
An eight week, 40 date European and United Kingdom tour for high profile rock band The Drones, building on five previous tours in similar territories, to promote the fourth album Havilah, from September through to November 2009.
Luke Horton (Northcote): $15,000
A 33-date United States promotional headline tour in September 2009 for high profile Indie rock band Love of Diagrams, to promote their new Victoria Rocks funded album release.
Penny Ikinger (South Yarra): $3332
Penny Ikinger will tour France and Spain in September and October 2009 for performances and to hold strategic meetings to secure international release and of her second solo album.
Stephen Iorio (Blackburn): $3000
Professional travel for Stephen Iorio of The Vagrants to travel to Europe for business meetings in September 2009.
Oliver Mann (Brunswick): $9023
A national Australian preview tour by Oliver Mannn, in September 2009, in anticipation of his album release and following on from European tour from April to June 2009.
Jo Meares (St Kilda): $5000
A nine date tour of France including Festival Les Sale Tympans in June 2009 to coincide with Meares' debut solo album release.
David Newton (Northcote): $4269
A professional travel project including attendance at the Americana Music Festival and conference to forge strategic alliances and setup showcase opportunities for Victorian and Australian acts at the festival in 2010.
The Trustee for Children Collide Unit Trust (Richmond): $13,939
A short tour in June 2009 to key cities in America supporting the release of Children Collide's debut album and to increase media and promoter awareness of the band.
Michael Young (Daylesford): $2515
Young Werther will tour to Bacchus Marsh, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and McClaren Vale in November to support the release of their debut album Knights of the Department Store.
STRATEGIC MUSIC INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
City of Wodonga (Wodonga): $10,000
A twelve month training and development program for regional Victorian artists, aimed at increasing access and industry specific skills for emerging musicians in Wodonga; including songwriting, marketing and income stream management.
Leo Dale (West Footscray): $9000
Assistance towards a unique open access project: Digital Pill, a modern and inventive music marketing and promotion web-based initiative.
Multicultural Arts Victoria (Fitzroy): $6950
An innovative access and education program, in partnership with The Arts Centre, City of Yarra and industry leaders, providing music business skills development for under represented artists from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, building on Multicultural Arts Victoria's 2008 pilot of a similar nature.
Student Youth Network Inc. (Carlton): $10,000
The second phase development for the Digital Music Library project which includes a music play-out system in the Student Youth Network radio broadcast studios, to play music and facilitate a better integrated artist profile both on-air and on the stations.
The Push Incorporated (Brunswick): $9800
Face The Music 2009, is the second annual music industry conference and season of regional workshops for Victoria's emerging artists to be held at the Arts Centre on Saturday October 31st 2009 and in regional Victorian communities in August 2009.