THE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RETURN OF MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW
To celebrate the quintessential popular musical instrument, the guitar, the Australian Music Association (AMA) and australianmusician.com.au announce the return of the ultimate guitar experience, the esteemed Melbourne Guitar Show set to enthrall music lovers, collectors, performers and industry folk at the Caulfield Racecourse on August 8 and 9.
Dedicated solely to the guitar (and other stringed varieties) and its associated technologies and published materials, the exhibition will showcase all the biggest brands in music, plus names and instruments you don’t see every day in your local music store. It will host an impressive range of electric and acoustic guitars, ukuleles and traditional instruments, as well as FX and amps.
The show will feature the leaders of the game in homegrown manufacture and craftsmanship with boutique Australian designs from our talented Luthiers and specialised amplifier manufacturers, as well as collectors assembling vintage masterpieces for sale.
Presented by australianmusician.com.au, the show boasts big-name wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and organisations, providing exceptional buying opportunities in what will be Melbourne’s biggest pop-up guitar shop open for one weekend only! It will offer punters the opportunity to see, hear and play an extensive range of the world’s favourite brands, and will also provide a platform for guitar retailers to offer unbeatable show deals.
“We are excited to be able to present the Melbourne Guitar Show once more. It was always a killer event for guitar enthusiasts of all levels,” says AMA CEO, Rob Walker. “We are excited to showcase our industry’s products and the wealth of local talent that Melbourne and Australia has to offer – we seek to grow our guitar community, educate and entertain.”
The Melbourne Guitar Show will also showcase the cream of Australia’s guitar talent including Jeff Lang, Lloyd Spiegel, Davidson Brothers, James Ryan, Simon Hosford, Nick Charles, King of the North, Racer Axe and more, and will be armed with an impressive program featuring live performances, educational seminars and G-Shops.
Walker concluded that “Australia has some of the world’s best players and it will be a pleasure to present them along with an opportunity for guitar lovers to take advantage of lots on show over the weekend.”
Tickets are $20 at the gate, or $17 when pre-ordered
For further information, visit www.australianmusician.com.au/melbourne-guitar-show/
*The Australian Music Association is a non-profit trade association and the voice of the music products industry
MELBOURNE HIP HOP ARTIST, NYUON TO RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE, YOUR CITY ALONGSIDE LAUNCH AT THE WORKERS CLUB
Melbourne’s newest hip hop icon and Melbourne Music Bank runner up, NYUON is set to release his debut single, Your City (out February 20), celebrating with a launch at The Workers Club Melbourne on March 13.
NYUON impresses with his anticipated debut single, Your City boasting a laid-back beat with sax undertones and a supremely confident vocal flow. “I wanted ‘Your City’ to be an anthem about my perspective on this city (Melbourne),” explains NYUON. “I refer to myself a lot in this song because I took on the persona of the city, kind of like I was my city’s voice.”
Originally written and recorded by NYUON and produced by high school friend, Cris Gamble in his home studio, Your City was recently re-recorded at Sing Sing Studios after the song secured him second place in Bank of Melbourne’s 2014 Melbourne Music Bank (MMB). Humbled and excited by his experience, NYUON enthuses, “MMB has kicked off a dream for me that I didn’t think would become a reality so soon. It has been like a ride to my dreams in a McLaren P1 because it’s all moving so fast.”
Shot and directed by acclaimed filmmaker, George Kalpa, the clip for Your City fittingly carries the vibe of old school hip hop video clips from the early 90’s. Filmed at night with scenes in the city streets, an industrial wasteland and an inner city basketball court, the gritty video sees NYUON hanging with his boys who have supported him musically from the beginning.
After receiving encouraging praise from music industry professionals for his performance at the Melbourne Music Bank finale held at the Melbourne Recital Centre, NYUON is keen to get out there and show Melbourne what he’s all about. “Just a few months ago I was in the crowd at the ‘Yeezus’ concert daydreaming about one day being the headline of my own events and now it’s actually happening,” beams NYUON. “Maybe I’m still daydreaming? I’m simply blessed to have all these opportunities pop up.”
Born in an Ethiopian refugee camp to Sudanese parents, NYUON and his family moved to Australia in 2001 to escape the civil war and it was in his new life in Melbourne that he discovered his natural talent for spitting rhymes with astute lyrics.
NYUON will be releasing a full-length album in the near future.
THE WORKERS CLUB ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT VENUE FOR LITTLE MALOP STREET GEELONG
Credible Melbourne venue, The Workers Club and revered Geelong music bookers, Spinning Half have joined forces and announced the opening of Geelong’s newest live music and entertainment venue, The Workers Club Geelong. Set to open on Little Malop Street in late March, The Workers Club will offer a top-notch live music experience & culture for artists & punters alike.
With over a thousand gigs under their belt and having hosted the likes of everyone from Slash to Lorde to Tame Impala, it’s no wonder The Workers Club Melbourne are thrilled to share the news of their expansion. Paired with local Geelong music bookers, Spinning Half who have put on over 500 Australian and international gigs in Geelong including Chet Faker, Parkway Drive and Dan Sultan, the venture is sure to be a roaring success that is welcomed with gusto by the local community. Over thirty live original music shows have already been booked in at the venue, with the first artist announcement (an international act) set to be released today.
“We are driven to provide Geelong with a sustainable and reliable music venue that can service the country’s touring artists, along with showcasing local talent, while focused on helping grow The Workers Club brand,” explains Spinning Half director, Steven Nichols.
“With Spinning Half’s years of local experience and street cred, it is obvious that us pivotonians love good music, food and drink here in the city of dreams,” enthuses Geelong resident born and raised, The Workers Club Melbourne co-owner John O’Brien. “We are confident that this will tie in with The Workers Club philosophy and look forward to sharing our mutual love of music.”
The venue has announced it will be opening a kitchen, but the cuisine will remain a delicious mystery for now.
This year APRA revealed postcode 3216 (Geelong surrounds) had the highest percentage growth of royalty earning songwriters in Australia in almost 10 years. “The regional scene is alive and well but in need of genuine live original music venues who can facilitate this positive growth,” says O’Brien. “We all call Geelong home and are proud of what this city represents. It is more than a manufacturing hub and there is a cultural scene down here that is about to explode.”
With a distinct lack of small to medium sized venues built with the purpose of live music in Geelong, The Workers Club’s main goal in the fit out is to ensure the band room space is designed for music with everything else to flow on from there. “Artist comfort, sound and punter satisfaction are our main priorities,” explains Nichols, “While we can’t have music and entertainment every waking moment, our other key focuses are on awesome food and great beverage options in a comfortable and versatile environment.”
No parmies, no cover bands, no nightclub dj’s and no TV, but the new venue will be showing all the Geelong Cats games on the projector.
The venue will stay true to the vibe of its Melbourne sibling and has made a conscious effort to change its iconic Geelong location to look and feel different to anything housed there in the past. Instrumental in bringing this vision to life and responsible for the project management and building of the site is Geelong local, Ged Fitzgerald of North Building Group.
The Workers Club will open its doors in late March.
The Workers Club philosophy: Indulge in some amazing tunes with fellow music lovers, chow down on good grub, drink interesting beers, ciders, local vino and then safely retire to your beds satisfied, cultured, content and full of good vibes
Address: 90 – 92 Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220
Contact: music@theworkersclubgeelong.com.au