We’re at it again folks! Dubstep and dnb action at the good ol’ GreenAnt Cantina ona Friday night..! We got usual suspect K-one mixing up the dnb goods, and the dubstep by Dub Rascals with Ben Hakalitz of Yothu Yindi joining Symonard on percussion and electronic drums. It will be a mesh of rhythms and bass with a live hybrid jam of dj, electronica and massive drums and percussion, mixed with the wholesome fatness of the dubstep sound..

GreenAnt Cantina: 183 Bunda Street, Cairns, QLD

Some more punk action coming our way - support live music in Cairns, come along to make this gig a success, so bands keep on being confident in coming to Cairns.

Folks

Turntable Radio - the world’s only radio show dedicated to scratching and turntablism.

Turntable Radio is a radio show dedicated entirely to turntablism. Created by Mr Trick, it began life in 2002 on London’s Resonance 104.4FM, airing from 10-11.30p.m. every Sunday night.

In addition to the FM airwaves presence shows were archived online, with a supporting portal site carrying news, updates, links and more from the worldwide scratch/tablism scene, and via this means the show has built up a colossal worldwide following - currently some 40,000 listeners.

http://www.turntableradio.com/

As part of the Gordonvale Pyramid Race Festival, the Tanks Arts Centre and local Gordonvale young people have been working together to organise their very own awesome event.

For the past 10 weeks the Gordonvale Crew have been learning to plan, promote, produce and deliver an all ages drug and alcohol free night of music and festivities. Organised by young people for young people Turn It Up is an important initiative made possible with the support of Arts Workers from Tanks Art Centre, Youth Substance Misuse Service and Centacare Cairns.

The night’s entertainment will feature seven of Cairns best emerging young bands ranging in style from Hip Hop and Reggae to Rock and Metal. There is also the chance to be in the draw to win the lucky door prize, a 4 GB iPod Nano. To add to the entertainment you can see the bands on the big screen and free snacks and drinks will be available for all to enjoy.

All the action starts at 7.30pm Friday August 15 at the Gordonvale RSL Hall for just $5 entry. For more information please call; Lisa Capon at 4032 6604 or email l.capon@cairns.qld.gov.au

All media enquiries to Belinda Griffin, marketing and promotions officer, b.griffin@cairns.qld.gov.au or ph: 4032 6601

On July 20th, 2008 AirPlay Direct hit a very important company milestone as our artist membership grew beyond the 12,000 mark. AirPlay Direct has done very little corporate advertising and this growth is a direct reflection of professional referrals made by the company’s loyal and expanding member base, and industry “word of mouse”.

AirPlay Direct also has over 2,500 radio station members, with current membership spanning 100 countries globally. And to date, AirPlay Direct has now delivered over 2,000,000 digital packages on behalf of our members saving them over $20,000,000 in the process.

“I am very pleased at the on-going and exponential growth AirPlay Direct is experiencing. It has taken us three years and a tremendous amount of effort by all involved (including our members) to grow the company to this point. 2008 is going to be a very big year for AirPlay Direct as the music industry continues to evolve and embrace digital delivery as never before.” Robert Weingartz, CEO / AirPlay Direct

AirPlay Direct is currently looking for strong strategic partnerships and investors to accelerate our growth and technology initiatives. Interested parties should respond to office@airplaydirect.com .

AirPlay Direct… go straight to the source!

For more information on AirPlay Direct please visit www.AirPlayDirect.com

Nicky Bomba gets back to basics with his first ever solo tour:
‘Jah In The Moment’ Tour
Supported Nationally By Vorn Doolette
EP Release: 5 July 2008, Transmitter Records/MGM

Nicky Bomba has stepped up to the challenge and faced a more intimate approach to his craft – his first ever solo project. ‘Jah in the Moment’ is the first offering (and brand new single) from Nicky’s solo project and in support of this release, he will be hitting the road and touring throughout July to selected regions around Australia.

Known for his work as the charismatic front man and songwriter for reggae/funk band ‘Bomba’ and through album collaborations such as ‘Drums and Lions’ with Dereb Desalegn (Ethiopia), “Bomba vs Laroz” with Laroz Haim (Tel Aviv), and as drummer on John Butler’s milestone album Sunrise Over Sea, Nicky’s solo endeavour is a natural progression for him. Re-focusing commitment to his craft has inspired Nicky to return to his roots, explore the basics of music making in it’s purest form and breathe fresh life into a whole batch of musical concoctions.

“It strangely took me a while to get started on this album. The songs were there waiting, some that had been with me for years and others freshly baked but I kept finding subconscious excuses to avoid the studio. Eventually I allowed myself to be vulnerable and feel the fear of it all. It was the blessing the adventure needed. From that point the possibilities were endless.”

For this record, Nicky has enlisted the expertise of producer Tony Buchen, to capture the power of his live performance and translate the experience onto record. The single, ‘Jah in the Moment’ (JITM) is a direct result of time Nicky spent weaving himself into the tapestry of music and culture in Jamaica ,Ethiopia and various parts of the globe, the different instruments he has collected along the way, and most importantly; JITM is a musical translation of Nicky’s philosophies on life. Just like his music, Nicky’s philosophies have been developed, nurtured and created through years of extensive travel and the search for truth and happiness. JITM directly reflects Nicky’s energy and positive attitude towards life, which is central to everything that he does, including his music.

This tour will see Nicky sitting in the drummer’s seat as well as guitar duties accompanied by long time friends on double bass and percussion. The trio will be mixing it up on stage, exploring a range of unique instruments and encouraging the audience to take their own journey through new sounds from the ‘Jah in the Moment’ EP as well and his forthcoming album ‘Food and Shelter’ (set for release late 2008).

Don’t miss this tour and the start of a very special musical journey…

Friday 24th July 08
CADENCE, Cairns QLD
Support: Vorn Doolette
Cnr Shields St & The Esplanade, Cairns.
Ph: (07) 4051 2666
Tickets $15 on the door

www.myspace.com/nickybombasolo

North Queensland region residents will now have the opportunity to partcipate in an important masterclass with some of the worlds experts in online music marketing. “Breaking Music On The Net” is the title. It is also important that this first one be well attended to convince Austrade that we are worthy of support in North Queensland and need to be included in future initiatives. A big thankyou must go to JCU for negotiating with Austrade to make sure this event happens and of course the many suggestions from our own membership.

Participate in an interactive discussion and Q&A with some of the key people in new media in the United States. This is an introductory course designed to cover the fundamentals of using online strategies to promote yourself and your music.

Joining us live from Los Angeles
• Filter Creative Group’s Penny Hewson, is formerly of ARTIST DIRECT
and now Head of Online Marketing with Filter, working with artists like PJ
Harvey, Portishead, Wolfmother and MGMT.
• Mike Savage Artist Management’s Mike Savage, who has worked in all
segments of the music business and he currently manages internet
sensation Meiko signed to MySpace/Geffen Records.
• Hear no Evil’s Andrew Mains, who until recently was the Head of New
Media at Interscope Geffen A&M Records, where he spent nine year and
has recently started his own online strategy consulting business.
• Austrade Los Angeles’ Peter Cohen, brings his wide ranging insight from
his work as an A&R rep with Sony Music, in management roles with a
number of artists, and has extensive experience in artists’ new media
campaigns
• More speakers still to be announced.

The event will happen at 12noon - 2pm at JCU room A1.129 on Wednesday 30/7/08 and cost is $50
Registration and further information is on the attached Flyer, here: “Breaking Music On The Net”