Internet’s Effect on Music goes Live

Joseph Calderazzo(CCE Co-founder) and Simon Meli performing at the Great Gig in the Sky concert 2009

Ever since the Napster days, I’ve always believed that the internet would ultimately revive people’s thirst for music, and also drive their thirst for live music. That philosophy in mind, I developed a strong connection with one of Australia’s most forward and most progressive live music promoters. For the last year, the Music Producer’s Forum has had a close affiliation with CCEntertainment, whose business model is focused on celebrating classic rock with world class concerts performances. In the past year we have seen their concerts grow in awareness and patronage, and it seems that this brand has only scratched the surface of its full potential market. Not only should it be limited to Greater Sydney, but throughout Australia and ultimately the rest of the world.

Stone Parade review at the Art Factory

The good people at Gibson invited the Music Producers Forum to check out Sydney Northern Beaches indie band Stone Parade at the Oxford Art Factory. Battling one of Sydney’s coldest nights, a miss guided GPS device and peak hour traffic was well and truly worth the effort.

Thursday Nights, Sydney Open Mic – Jam Cooki

Every Thursday at the Captain Cook Hotel in Sydney, the Jam Cooki open mic showcases local talent. Next Thursday 17th April, Music Producers Forum member, Ben Briedis will be performing, and on 8th May, Zara Meow.

Details:

Captain Cook Hotel

33 Kent St, Millers Point, Sydney, 2000

Every Thursday

Related Links

Jam Cooki’s Myspace

Making the most of an open mic

Zara Meow

Introducing Zara Meow – Forum Member Profile

At this week’s Music Producers Forum meeting, we gathered at the Surf Rock Hotel to hear the sets of Open Mic’ers. One of our newest members Sydney independent artist, (Singer, songwriter and killer piano player) Zara Meow introduced her self in stunning style with her electronic piano at hand, on centre stage at the Surf Rock.

Making the most of the open mic

Open mics are starting growing in popularity around the Sydney pub and club scene. One theory is that with the anti smoking law, republicans are having to find ways to attract their drinkers. For live music, this is a good turn of events.