At A Glance
((Chart)) - The Christchurch Music Industry Trust is a focal point and portal for the Christchurch music industry and acts as a support and advice network for musicians as well as promoting the city’s vibrant music scene.
((Chart)) was was established in late 2005 by a group of local music stalwarts and recent Christchurch returnees, armed with national and international experience in the music industry who combined forces to voluntarily help build the capability of the music community in Christchurch.
((Chart)) was incorporated as a Charitable Trust in March 2006 and since then has been acting as a support and advisory network undertaking projects that are strategically focused on Infrastructure, Promotion, Live Performance, Training, Quality Product, Support Services and Technology aspects of the local music industry.
Since July 2006, www.christchurchmusic.org.nz has received over 500,000 page views and regularly gets over 700 visitors a day from NZ and around the world.
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We have collected the city’s artists, venues, studios, music schools, labels and much more in a comprehensive database, listed thousands of gigs, staged and supported a several successful music industry and live events.
We list job opportunities and a self-help resource of links to all aspects of the music industry. We have been a national and international voice for Christchurch music and are excited about the future of the industry in this famous breeding ground of musical talent. See www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/directory
Check out the ((Chart)) website: www.christchurchmusic.org.nz
Any questions or stuff get in touch at: [email protected]
Coming Up...
Heaps, check it all out at www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/events
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The Great Escape Festival - New Brighton, UK
15th, 16th and 17th May 2008
“Europe’s answer to the SXSW festival in Texas - ****â€â€“ The Independent
“The event, which over the course of three days saw Brighton come alive with industry sessions and live music showcasing the brightest new talent from across the globe†– Music Week
In just two years, The Great Escape has established itself both as the leading event in Europe for showcasing new talent from around the world, and as one of the most exciting events on the festival calendar. The Great Escape 2006 saw The Fratellis, The Klaxons, The Kooks and The Gossip go on to sell millions of records. Highlights of The Great Escape 2007 were Jack Penate, Patrick Watson, The Maccabees, The Pigeon Detectives and Kate Nash, with Brighton’s larger capacity venues on board showcasing even bigger bands than the previous year. The event sold out in advance.
In 2008 The Great Escape is back – bigger and better than ever!
The Great Escape website goes live on Thursday 13th September – www.escapegreat.com
Have you got what it takes? Artist submissions start though the website on 13th September. Go to www.escapegreat.com
For further information, PR and parties contact [email protected] For general information contact Barfly – The Great Escape Festival and Convention at [email protected]
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