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So since we are playing at the H.A.R.D Roller Derby home opener, it would only seem fitting to help get you up to speed on this ultra cool, ultra intense sport. For more info head to the event...
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So since we are playing at the H.A.R.D Roller Derby home opener, it would only seem fitting to help get you up to speed on this ultra cool, ultra intense sport. For more info head to the event...
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So we are heading off to Big Sound soon and for those who are in the know, its the place to be for all things related to the music industry, but for those who are like “hey, what is this big sound you talk of”, here are some deets to get you up to speed. Big Sound 2012 will be held on the 12-14th September. Now in its 11th year, Big Sound has a reputation as the best and most relevant music industry event in Australia. Produced by QMusic, Big Sound is positioned as Australia’s most internationally focused conference. Big Sound draws top national and international industry talent to Brisbane each year, forming a vibrant collection of musicians, buyers and industry experts to create an environment of new music discovery. The three-day Big Sound conference program has a substantial reputation around the world for its cutting edge topics and down to earth approach in tackling issues in what is one of the world’s most rapidly changing industries. The ever growing Big Sound Live program delivers a unique tastemaker-friendly atmosphere. Big Sound Live allows the public seamless access to live and original music throughout the program in a variety of Fortitude Valley clubs and venues across two nights. Big Sound Live 2012 is presented by Oztix and will see 120 bands over 12 venues for one of the most exciting industry festivals and showcases in the Southern Hemisphere. Past Big Sound speakers have included: Alan McGee Creation Records & Poptones Founder : David Enthoven & Tim Clark ie:music :Michael Azerrad Author/Journalist : Seymour Stein Sire Records : Tony Harlow Warner Music Australia : John O’Donnell Manager/Publisher : Michael Gudinski Mushroom Group of Companies :Robert Forster The Go-Betweens : Danny Goldberg Gold Village Entertainment : Van Dyke ParksArtist/Songwriter/Producer : Steve Pavlovic Modular Recordings : Spiral Stairs Pavement : Glenn Wheatley Talentworks : Michael Chugg Chugg Entertainment : Morgan Lebus Domino Recordings and Publishing : Tom Windish The Windish Agency : Peter Jesperson New West Records : Brian Ritchie The Violent Femmes + hundreds more! Past Big Sound Live showcasing artists have included: Adalita : Bertie Blackman : Ball Park Music : Bleeding Knees Club : Busby Marou : Bob Evans : Boy & Bear : The Cairos : Calling All Cars : Children Collide : Cloud Control : Deep Sea Arcade : Dan Kelly’s Dream Band : Dappled Cities : DZ Deathrays : Ernest Ellis : Emma Louise : Evil Eddie : The Getaway Plan : Guineafowl : The Holidays : Horrorshow : Hungry Kids of Hungary : Husky : The Jezabels : Jinja Safari : The John Steel Singers : Lanie Lane : Last Dinosaurs...
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Yay! Welcome to thecurseofmarysue.com where we will be taking on the dubious task of updating you on all the shenanigans that is the ‘The Curse of Mary Sue’. Although we are only in our infancy we’re hoping and aiming for bigger and better things as we journey down this enviable path of what can only be described as one of the most challenging of proffessions. But hey, we wouldn’t want it any other way, because what’s life with out music. So in the coming weeks we will be seeking to keep you up to date on an ever expanding digestion into the life and world we now strive for through posts, photos and of course our music. To help us help you with staying informed feel free to sign up to our newsletter using the register tab on our homepage and also hit us up on twitter @curseofmarysue to stay keyed up on the latest. Yours sincerely The Curse of Mary Sue p.s. Did someone say...
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Camera + fairy lights + giggling band members = some zanny band photos courtesy of Bluntkrayon Photography. You can view more of their work at Bluntkrayon...
Read More‘So here’s an idea, why don’t we take a set of photo booth photos every time we travel somewhere new and exciting’, and since technically we haven’t gone anywhere yet, it serves to be only fitting (and logical) that we start in our home town of the big smoke, Sydney. And let’s just say it wasn’t an easy...
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