Sunday, 23rd November 2008

RICH MIX, Hoxton Hall,Cargo,Charlie Wrights International,the E2 Gallery, Calvert Avenue.

Edge 08 Festival "Talking Loud & Saying Something " Gilles Peterson & Patrick Forge Gilles Peterson & Patrick Forge Jason Yarde,Ntchuks Bonga, Sunday 23rd Nov @ Dingwalls, Camden Lock

Out of the manor!!!

Talking Loud & Saying Something

Gilles Peterson & Patrick Forge revisit the magical and radical musical moments that fuelled a global jazz dance movement - a movement that is celebrated in depth in Snowboy's forthcoming book 'From Jazz Funk & Fusion to Acid Jazz - The History Of The UK Jazz dance Scene'.

Edge08: A Fringe to the London Jazz Festival 2008

Friday 31st October 2008

District of Columbia

RaRa & Scotty-IDC, DT Nation, Talk of DC, Infinite Grind

Tuesday, 11th November 2008

Relax after work with three free classical music recitals and talks at Customs House Library. The City of Sydney Library has embarked on an exciting new venture with local musicians, historians and artists to promote one of Sydney's landmark buildings, Customs House Library at Circular Quay.

The inaugural AFTERHOURS program will involve a series of free classical musical recitals and talks in October, November and December.

Recital performers, the Robin Wilson Ensemble, feature prominent Australian musicians who perform regularly in Sydney and around Australia individually and with groups such as the Sydney Symphony, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, ARCO Chamber Orchestra, Whitely Piano Trio, Sydney Omega Ensemble, Enigma Quartet and Grainger Quartet.

The first in our series, Heraldry, will be followed by Horses in November and Holly in December.

Horses: from Handel to Bizet - In the second talk and recital, historian Margo Beasley recounts entertaining stories about the heyday of horses

Wednesday 22nd October 2008Sunday 26th October 2008

Shunt Lounge, Joiner Street, London SE1 9RL

Netaudio'08 is London's foremost festival dedicated to the sounds of the Internet. It celebrates the creative output of networked musicians and online communities with talks, workshops, showcases and performances. Please see full programme. Please see full programme. Please see full programme. 2006 saw the first London edition of the Netaudio festival. Netaudio06 at the Candid Arts Gallery and Electrowerkz nightclub featured over 50 performers, a live audio-installation, as well as various workshops and network discussions. The event attracted some 900 visitors. In 2007 the festival moved to Berlin where over the course of 3 days, Netaudio07 produced a multitude of events supported by music technology companies such as Ableton and Native Instruments and garnered great coverage in Berlins press.

Netaudio08 will return to London in October 2008. As in 2006, the festival is organised by Cenatus Music Projects in collaboration with a team of independent curators and promoters.

Netaudio08 will

Tuesday 5th August 2008

Sydney Varied

Evenng Talks and Wekend Retreat with Bernie Prior Bernie Prior, Realized Tantric Master, spiritual visionary and seer of evolutionary consciousness in man, woman and humanity is in Australia Come and enquire how Spiritual Human Evolution? is the vehicle of Loves direction, lifting all up into a higher purpose of embodiment and attraction.

Bernie speaks with authority and passion about the true purpose behind the attraction of the masculine and feminine, and evolving humanity from the belief in separation to the understanding of oneness.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR ALL EVENTS

Local Contact - Martina 0405 067 776

Email lisa@bernieprior.org

One Love on Four Legs

There isn't a woman alive that is not searching for genuine love in her attraction to man. She knows he is here, behind the scenes of all the bodies...but when is he going to manifest and how does she become available to that awesome power of the pure masculine and how does she open to the depth of the pure feminine?

And he, man see

Thursday 31st July 2008

Revolver, 229-231 Chapel St, Prahran

West Coast MC Blu visits Australia for the very first time to perform tracks from Blu & Exile - 'Below The Heavens' and C.R.A.C. - 'Piece Talks'! Blu(USA), 1/6 & Urban Monk Tarkee Hosted by Fevapres Baddums, Revolver Upstairs and Who Stole The Soul are excited to present the new leader of West-Coast hip-hop MC Blu(see brilliant solo album 'Below The Heavens' and new collab with Ta'Raach - C.R.A.C. Knuckles) alongside well-repsected producer Exile(Emanon, etc) from Los Angeles, USA. From XXL, Allhiphop.com, Okayplayer.com, Vapor Magazine, Myspace and Itunes, everyone has championed Blu & Exile's 'Below the Heavens' as one of the best Hip Hop releases of 2007. This is your opportunity to hear the record performed live for the first time ever in Melbourne at a pre-weekend party not to miss hosted by Fevapres('Who Stole The Soul' - Wednesday nights on SYN FM) and the legendary Tarkee. Special guests 1/6 & Urban Monk warm things up at 10pm, Blu & Exile on stage at 11pm. Tickets $25+BF now from Mosttix.Com.Au, Nor

Friday 27th June 2008

133 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Dragonfly(Tall Man Sound System) launches his 'Shameless Self Promo Vol 1' CD at The Spot with special guests Polo Club, Talkshow Boys, Cyclones and more Dragonfly ft. Tall Man Sound System, Polo Club, Talkshow Boy, Cyclones, Requiem Affiks and Wasabi Globetrotting rap eccentric Dragonfly relocated to Melbourne town just over a year ago and he still hasnt turned into a pork-pie hat wearing bohemian. To celebrate this Dragonfly is releasing a collection of guest tracks and collaborations with local artists entitled 'Shameless Self Promotions: Volume One'. The 5 track sampler ranges in content from underground Hip-Hop to Dub and Grime and features tracks from Tall Man Sound System, Wayne Lotek, Ishu, J. Waters, Suckafish P. Jones and Class A. The launch party takes place at The Spot on Friday June 27th. Dragonfly is joined by the Tall Man Sound System plus guests include Talkshow Boy, Cyclones, Polo Club, Requiem plus DJs Affiks and Wasabi. The first 100 payers receive a free copy of the CD so first in best d

Wednesday 25th June 2008

Bryant Park Reading Room - 42nd St btwn 5th and 6th Ave

Talk & Booksigning with Josh Kilmer-Purcell Word for Word Author Series: Josh Kilmer-Purcell author of 'Candy Everybody Wants'

It's fiction for bestselling memoirist Josh Kilmer-Purcell, as he tells the tale of a Midwestern guy seeking fame, fortune and freedom in the flamboyant and wacked-out worlds of N.Y. & L.A. Josh is the author of the popular book 'I'm Not Myself These Days', a memoir about his days as a drag queen in New York City. Hosted by: Scott Nevins, Award Winning Host, TV/Radio Personality, Comedian, and Celebrity Interviewer.

The event is FREE and open to the public. For updates and additional information, please visit the website at www.bryantpark.org. The Bryant Park Reading Room located on the 42nd Street side of the park - under the trees - between the back of the NYPL & 6th Avenue. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas. Rain Venue: Library of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen 20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue).

The link for the series is:

Saturday, 28th June 2008

Stage Werx Theatre, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco, ca

Rattle snakes, talking god-coolers, immortal beings and obnoxious real-estate salesmen. Heist a Crow is a comedy that takes a skewed look at life, the afterlife and the broken down elevator in between. And when the elevator tries to break you down, you have to team up with a strange child-like supernatural being and go crow crazy. HelpWalrus Produces Sean Kelly's:

*Heist A Crow*

Written by Sean Kelly

Directed by Stuart Bousel

WHEN: June 6 - 28, 2008

Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm

WHERE: Stage Werx

533 Sutter Street, SF between Powell and Mason

TICKETS: $15 at the door or on Brown Paper Tickets

INFO: elseano@gmail.com

WEBSITE: http://www.helpwalrus.com

http://www.stagewerx.org

San Francisco, Ca. - HEIST A CROW is an original, absurd comedy about the afterlife. Follow John, a newly-dead, recently-spurned thief (Matt Gunnison) and a disgruntled reaper (Rana Weber) through eternity and points elsewhere as they try to win back the lives they never had. Battling an evil coke-fiend

Friday 30th May 2008

222 Club - 222 Hyde Street (between Turk & Eddy)

Special Spring Celebration with Resident:-

DJ Said (The Afro Joint, Atmosfere, SF)

+

Rasaki Aladokun (Bongo, Conga & Talking Drum)

&

Soji Odukogbe (Rhythm Guitar)

Soji was Fela Kuti's right hand man. He appears on many of Fela's recordings. Info:

www.myspace.com/fatsouls

www.fatsoulsrecords.com

Saturday 26th April 2008

Brown Alley, 585 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Fresh off the back of the epic Joris Voorn + Aril Brikha LIVE show, Soma Corp proudly presents the highly anticipated return of one of the most talked about performances of 2007 - minimal / techno genius Alex Smoke LIVE! Alex Smoke LIVE, Christian Vance LIVE Mike Callander, Dave Pham, Dallas Raft, Simon Slieker, U-One, Virginia Le, Aram Chapers, Lance Harrison, Rollin Connection, Tahl vs Muska Soma Corp presents:

BLOW YOUR OWN WAY

Featuring Alex Smoke LIVE (Soma Records / Glasgow, UK)

Saturday 26th April 2008 (Anzac Day weekend)

Brown Alley - Corner of Lonsdale St + King St, Melbourne

10pm - 7am

Fresh off the back of the epic JORIS VOORN + ARIL BRIKHA LIVE show, Soma Corp proudly presents the highly-anticipated return of one of the most talked about performances of 2007 - minimal / techno genius ALEX SMOKE LIVE! Taking over the entire top level of the Brown Alley complex across two rooms, the newly renovated space features brand new flooring, toilets, DJ booth and stained-glass windows amongst

Sunday 1st June 2008

Great Northern Hotel, Jonson St, Byron Bay, 2481

bLuejuice & The Paper Scissors - The Less Talk, More Problems Tour bLuejuice, The Paper Scissors triple j, Faster Louder & Purple Sneakers

Proudly Present:

bLuejuice & The Paper Scissors

The 'Less Talk, More Problems' Tour

The Announcement

Two of Australia's premier emerging acts, bluejuice & The Paper Scissors have officially announced a massive co headline Australian tour. Covering 6 states, 2 territories and 1 hemisphere, The 'Less Talk, More Problems' Tour will see both bands tread the boards together throughout April / May.

The Bands

Recently shortlisted for The Amp 2007 awards, it's been nothing short of a phenomenal few months for Sydney's punk hoppers bluejuice. Vitriol, the 1st single from their debut album 'Problems' (****Rolling Stone) was the 2nd most played song on triple j in 2007, scored #11 in triple j's 'Hottest 100 2007', was one of Rolling Stone Magazine's top 100 tracks of 2007 and the Australian iTunes 'Single Of The Week' during January 2008. Currently pushing 50,00

Saturday 12th April 2008

Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

bLuejuice & The Paper Scissors - The Less Talk, More Problems Tour bLuejuice, The Paper Scissors triple j, Faster Louder & Purple Sneakers

Proudly Present:

bLuejuice & The Paper Scissors

The 'Less Talk, More Problems' Tour

The Announcement

Two of Australia's premier emerging acts, bluejuice & The Paper Scissors have officially announced a massive co headline Australian tour. Covering 6 states, 2 territories and 1 hemisphere, The 'Less Talk, More Problems' Tour will see both bands tread the boards together throughout April / May.

The Bands

Recently shortlisted for The Amp 2007 awards, it's been nothing short of a phenomenal few months for Sydney's punk hoppers bluejuice. Vitriol, the 1st single from their debut album 'Problems' (****Rolling Stone) was the 2nd most played song on triple j in 2007, scored #11 in triple j's 'Hottest 100 2007', was one of Rolling Stone Magazine's top 100 tracks of 2007 and the Australian iTunes 'Single Of The Week' during January 2008. Currently pushing 50,00

Friday 11th April 2008

Jive, 181 Hindley Street, Adelaide, SA, 5001

bLuejuice & The Paper Scissors - The Less Talk, More Problems Tour bLuejuice, The Paper Scissors triple j, Faster Louder & Purple Sneakers

Proudly Present:

bLuejuice & The Paper Scissors

The 'Less Talk, More Problems' Tour

The Announcement

Two of Australia's premier emerging acts, bluejuice & The Paper Scissors have officially announced a massive co headline Australian tour. Covering 6 states, 2 territories and 1 hemisphere, The 'Less Talk, More Problems' Tour will see both bands tread the boards together throughout April / May.

The Bands

Recently shortlisted for The Amp 2007 awards, it's been nothing short of a phenomenal few months for Sydney's punk hoppers bluejuice. Vitriol, the 1st single from their debut album 'Problems' (****Rolling Stone) was the 2nd most played song on triple j in 2007, scored #11 in triple j's 'Hottest 100 2007', was one of Rolling Stone Magazine's top 100 tracks of 2007 and the Australian iTunes 'Single Of The Week' during January 2008. Currently pushing 50,00

Tuesday 13th May 2008

Vibe Lounge, 91 Brick Lane

Welcome to WORLDwrite's stunning new programme, London Behind the Scenes. If you want to get in the know about the place to be seen don't miss out on this free public lecture series on the East End. Exceptional speakers, great politics and a new venue at the Vibe on Brick Lane promise to make this series the talk of the town. Welcome to WORLDwrite's stunning new programme, London Behind the Scenes. If you want to get in the know about the place to be seen don't miss out on this free public lecture series on the East End. Exceptional speakers, great politics and a new venue at the Vibe on Brick Lane promise to make this series the talk of the town. Book now to get your place and if you want to be seen arrive early for a front row seat as the series will be filmed. For places visit www.worldwrite.org.uk, phone 020 8985 5435 or text 07939 449604.

The lectures will take place at the Vibe Lounge, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6LQ, apart from Trade and the changing nature of production, which will be held at Toynb

Wednesday 2nd April 2008

Vibe Lounge, 91 Brick Lane

Welcome to WORLDwrite's stunning new programme, London Behind the Scenes. If you want to get in the know about the place to be seen don't miss out on this free public lecture series on the East End. Exceptional speakers, great politics and a new venue at the Vibe on Brick Lane promise to make this series the talk of the town. Welcome to WORLDwrite's stunning new programme, London Behind the Scenes. If you want to get in the know about the place to be seen don't miss out on this free public lecture series on the East End. Exceptional speakers, great politics and a new venue at the Vibe on Brick Lane promise to make this series the talk of the town. Book now to get your place and if you want to be seen arrive early for a front row seat as the series will be filmed. For places visit www.worldwrite.org.uk, phone 020 8985 5435 or text 07939 449604.

The lectures will take place at the Vibe Lounge, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6LQ, apart from Trade and the changing nature of production, which will be held at Toynb

Thursday 20th March 2008Monday 24th March 2008

Exhibition Park Canberra

If 'Bloke Folk' were a genre, The Ellis Collective would be it. Simple and unpretentious tales of an ordinary Aussie male, masking a broken heart with big talk a cold tinnie and a smoke. If you follow the trail of breakfast beers, black coffee, cigarettes, broken teeth, busted dreams, confessionals, apologies, simple tunes and soft harmonies, it will take you to the place where they make music. see link for details see link for details see link for details If 'Bloke Folk' were a genre, The Ellis Collective would be it. Simple and unpretentious tales of an ordinary Aussie male, masking a broken heart with big talk a cold tinnie and a smoke. If you follow the trail of breakfast beers, black coffee, cigarettes, broken teeth, busted dreams, confessionals, apologies, simple tunes and soft harmonies, it will take you to the place where they make music.

The Ellis Collective are an eclectic and talented group of troubadours comprising former members of One Night Jam - Sam King, Emma Kelly and Grahame Thompson -

Wednesday 13th February 2008

Civic Square -

If 'Bloke Folk' were a genre, The Ellis Collective would be it. Simple and unpretentious tales of an ordinary Aussie male, masking a broken heart with big talk a cold tinnie and a smoke. If you follow the trail of breakfast beers, black coffee, cigarettes, broken teeth, busted dreams, confessionals, apologies, simple tunes and soft harmonies, it will take you to the place where they make music. Andi and George Band If 'Bloke Folk' were a genre, The Ellis Collective would be it. Simple and unpretentious tales of an ordinary Aussie male, masking a broken heart with big talk a cold tinnie and a smoke. If you follow the trail of breakfast beers, black coffee, cigarettes, broken teeth, busted dreams, confessionals, apologies, simple tunes and soft harmonies, it will take you to the place where they make music.

The Ellis Collective are an eclectic and talented group of troubadours comprising former members of One Night Jam - Sam King, Emma Kelly and Grahame Thompson - in addition to Alison Procter (The Cash

Wednesday 17th October 2007Sunday 21st October 2007

Monument National, 1182 St-Laurent blv. Montreal

Studio XX's cyberarts festival presents women artists from here and abroad to share their explorations of its theme 'Crowd Control'. Featured in the fest are performances, installations, workshops, artist talks and much more. Electronic music Sat. October 20th at the Metropolis: AGF, Freida Abtan, Analog Tara, DJ Cyan, Women With Kitchen Appliances, Caroline Hayeur et Mylna Bergeron DJ Cyan Alejandra Maria Perez Nunez, Public Art Lab, Ayesha Hameed, Andrea-Jane Cornell, Corina MacDonald, Tagny Duff, Irene Loughlin, Rachel Echenberg, Teagan Forbes, NOMAD, Darsha Hewitt, Bethany Or, Musher Zer-Aviv, Dan Phiffer, Natasa Teofilovic The HTMlles Festival, Montreal's biennial, international, interdisciplinary arts event is back for its 8th edition showcase of activist, new media and cyber-feminist artwork! This fall, CROWD CONTROL, the HTMlles' newest theme, investigates social, political, territorial, personal, and conceptual mobility.

CROWD CONTROL will be expressed through an explosion of critical and thought-

Wednesday 17th October 2007

Adelaide Uni, Cinema Room

Free networking forum where you can listen to music industry professionals talk about how to make your dream job in the music industry, a reality. Joel Byrne (Wolf and Cub), Jacqui Kassulke (Nova music director), Danielle O'Donahue (The Advertiser Music Director) MC Darren McMullen (Channel V)