CRN Segments Round 2
Title: Live & Kicking Producer: Chelsea Deeley Station: Eastside Radio, Sydney
Synopsis: With Australia’s musical exports steadily gaining momentum on the worldwide stage, it’s clear that there is a fierce abundance of talent within this vast country. But what is the state of our live scenes here in Australia?
‘Live & Kicking’ explores Australia’s live music scene from a local perspective. Each episode will delve into the live music scene of a particular city or area of Australia, through talking to a local stalwart who are heavily involved in their scene. They will share their own experiences, pivotal venues, people and support networks within their communities, as well as share their own opinions on what improvements need to be made to nurture young and rising talent.
Opening Dialogue:
Looking at music through a local lens – this is ‘Live and Kicking’.
Within each episode we focus on an area of Australia, hearing from a person who lives and breathes live music.
In this episode, we are in [STATE]. Welcome to [CITY/TOWN].
Closing Dialogue:
You have been listening to ‘Live & Kicking’, looking at live music scenes across Australia. ‘Live & Kicking’ was produced by Chelsea Deeley in the studios of Eastside Radio in Sydney.
This series is heard nationally via the Community Radio Network.
EP 1: “Sydney” Interview with: Daniel Antix Occupation: Bassist, Nerdlinger. Owner, Def Wolf Studios Synopsis: In the first instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’ we meet Daniel Antix: bass player for punk band Nerdlinger, and owner of Def Wolf Studios in Redfern.
We speak to Daniel about the wide-ranging rock scene in Sydney, as well an in depth look at the infamous “Lockout Laws” in place around the CBD of the city. Duration: 7:05
EP 2: “Brisbane” Interviewee: Branko Cosic Occupation: Booking agent, The Bearded Lady. Radio Host, 4ZZZ and Musician Synopsis: In the second instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’ we meet Branko Cosic, booking agent for music venue The Bearded Lady, radio host on 4ZZZ and musician.
We speak to Branko about bands developing within Brisbane’s music scene and the wide variety of acts that are emerging from the city. Duration: 7:59
EP 3: “Darwin” Interviewee: Amy Hetherington Occupation: Marketing and Communications, MusicNT (musicnt.com.au) Synopsis: In the third instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’ we meet Amy Hetherington, marketing and communications officer for MusicNT.
We speak to Amy about her live music first experiences after relocating to Darwin, and the challenges facing local artists to get their music heard. Duration: 7:58
EP 4: “Alice Springs” Interviewee Katie Harder Occupation: Solo musician and former coordinator of the Alice Springs Desert Music Club. Synopsis: In the fourth instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’ we meet Katie Harder, a solo musician and former coordinator of the Alice Springs Desert Music Club.
We speak to Katie about the being a musician in the isolated community of Alice, and how the scene continues to diversify and attract big names to the town. Duration: 7:08
EP 5: “Perth” Interviewee: Mark Gregson Occupation: Guitarist in punk band Blindspot, Gig promoter. Synopsis: In the fifth instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’ we meet Mark Gregson, a gig promoter within the Perth punk scene and guitarist in his band Blindspot.
We speak to Mark about the recent appearances of new music venues following an avalanche closures around the city. Duration: 7:08
EP 6: “Canberra” Interviewee: David Bruhn Occupation: DJ, Gig promoter and booking agent within hip hop scene, member of Capslock Collective Synopsis: In the sixth instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’ we meet Dave Bruhn, DJ and booking agent within Canberra’s hip hop community and member of hip hop crew Capslock Collective.
We speak to Dave about the recent big acts to emerge from the capitol and how the core of the scene is all about community. Duration: 7:45
EP 7: “Adelaide” Interviewee: Dom Trimboli Occupation: Musician, The Wireheads, Radio host, 3D Radio, Booking agent and Co-Owner of Cheap & Nasty Tapes & Records Synopsis: In the seventh instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’ we meet Dom Trimboli, member of Wireheads, radio host on 3D radio, and co- owner of record label Cheap & Nasty Tapes & Records.
We speak to Dom about the wealth of creativity within Adelaide, and how they survive with a lack of labels and other organisations to support them. Duration: 7:56
EP 8: “Hobart” Interviewee: Georgia Lucy Occupation: Artist, Musician, Gig booker, music lover Synopsis: In the eighth instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’ we meet Georgia Lucy, artist of many mediums, gig booker, lover of Smutty Sam and The Soda Creamers and ‘festival renegade’.
We speak to Georgia about the truly DIY style of Hobart’s music scene, and the great events that take place both in and around the city. Duration: 7:43
EP 9: “Wollongong” Interviewee: Ben Tillman Occupation: Venue booker, Yours and Owls. Band Management, Record Label, Farmer & The Owl. Synopsis: In the ninth instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’ we meet Ben Tillman, co-founder of Yours and Owls Festival, and owner of record label Farmer & The Owl.
We speak to Ben about the musical variety within the southern NSW city, and how only positives can come from its steady transformation into the nation’s musical consciousness. Duration: 7:55
EP 10: “Melbourne” Interviewee: Adam Collins Occupation: Venue booker, Yours and Owls. Band Booking Agent, 303, Northcote. Graphic Designer and Musician Synopsis: In the tenth and final instalment of ‘Live & Kicking’, we meet Adam Collins, Booking agent for music venue 303 Northcote, graphic designer and musician.
We speak to Adam about the wealth of venues in and around the city, and Melbourne’s influence on the nations musical tastes as a whole. Duration: 7:55
Questions asked:
1. Introduce yourself and what you do 2. What were some of the first gigs you went too in your city? 3. Describe some of the most important venues within the area and what they help bring to the scene? 4. Are there any established support networks in place for musicians in the area? 5. How would you describe the state of the scene (i.e. are there any genres that are more popular than others) 6. Notable acts to come from your area 7. Are there any negative things affecting your local scene? 8. Also your own views on how the scene could be improved upon?
Musical Credits:
THEME MUSIC: Aitech Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
EP 1:
Artist: Nerdlinger Track: ‘Twenty Five’ Label: Independent
Artist: Buried in Verona Track: I Am Hate Label: We Are Unified
Artist: Northlane Track: Rot Label: UNFD
Artist: The Lockhearts Track: Low Label: The Lockhearts
EP 2
Artist: Deafcult Track: Beemomug Label: Independent
Artist: Ball Park Music Track: Everything is S__t Except My Friendship With You Label: Stop Start
Artist: Megan Washington Track: My Heart Is A Wheel Label: Independent
Artist: Tape/Off Track: Different Order Label: Sonic Masala Records
Artist: Velociraptor Track: Ramona Label: Dot Dash Recordings
Artist: Violent Soho Track: Covered in Chrome Label: I OH YOU
EP 3
Artist: Tapestry Track: Bond Label: Independent
Artist: I, The Burden Track Strangers On The Sidewalk, Pt. II Label: Independent
Artist: Room 105 Track: Song of Storms Label: Independent
Artist: At the Dakota Track: Stumptail Label: Independent
Artist: Jess Ribeiro Track: Hurry Back To Love Label: Barely Dressed
Artist: Requiem Track: False (Feat. Jacinta Price) Label: Clayton Bennett
Artist: East Journey Track: Ngarrpiya (Octopus) [Sales/Horvat Mix] Label: Independent
Artist: Shellie Morris Track: Simple Things Label: Independent
EP 4
Artist: Ash Grunwald Track: It Don’t Belong To You Label: Shock Entertainemnt/Delta Grooves
Artist: Cold Chisel Track: Khe Sanh Label: Independent
Artist: William H. Williams Track: The Hardest Thing Label: CAAMA Music
Artist: Broadwing Track: Anodyne Label: Ben Allen
Artist: Dave Crowe Track: Better Place Label: Sing Hum Records
EP 5
Artist: Scalphunter Track: Best of Me Label: Independent
Artist: Chainsaw Hookers Track: Christine Label: Independent
Artist: The Decline Track: You Call This a Holiday Label: Pee Records
Artist: Blindspot Track: Grabusabeer Label: Independent
EP 6
Artist: Citizen Kay Track: Wax on Wax Off Label: Asphalt Records
Artist: Peking Duk Track: High Label: Vicious Bitch
Artist: SAFIA Track: Counting Sheep Label: Independent
Artist: Koolism Track: Jam Hot Label: Invada Records
Artist: Coda Conduct Track: Step to the Side (feat. Dawn Laird & Jedbrii) Label: Inertia Access
Artist: Legit & MissM Track: Alter Egos Label: Independent
EP 7
Artist: Hit the Jackpot Track: The Football Team Label: Independent
Artist: Batrider Track: Sweaty Magee Label: Independent
Artist: Summer Flake Track: Makes Me Wanna Cry Label: Rice is Nice Records
Artist: Terrible Truths Track: See Straight Label: Bedroom Suck
Artist: WIREHEADS Track: Holiday Label: Tenth Court
EP 8
Artist: Catsuit Track: Stop Me Label: Independent
Artist: Treehouse Track: My Loving Goddess Label: Independent
Artist: All The Weathers Track: Wipeout Label: Independent
EP 9
Artist: Shining Bird Track: Distant Dreaming Label: Independent
Artist: Tumbleweed Track: Drop in the Ocean Label: Shock Entertainment/Permanent Records
Artist: Kaleidoscope Track: Pop Gun
Artist: Step Panther Track: User-Friendly Label:
Artist: Chuparosa Track: We Ain’t Done Yet Label:
Artist: Totally Unicorn Track: Together Alone Label:
Artist: Hockey Dad Track: I Need a Woman
Artist: Tees Track: Spending Your Heart
EP 10
Artist: Foxtrot Track: Time?Irrelevant Label: Independent
Artist: Batpiss Track: Spiritually Challenged Label: Poison City Records
Artist: Roundtable Track: Corpulent Warlord Label: Independent
Artist: The Cherry Dolls Track: The Last Time Label: First Love Records