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Written by Mike Stahl
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Tuesday, 10 February 2009 03:07 |
The 31 artists from all over Australia headed to Austin March 18-22 not only represent the largest number of homegrown artists in one country at any time, it's also the result of major Federal and State government investment in music as an export commodity, not just a cultural one. The number of bands and over 200 delegates going to South by Southwest Music Festival represents a ten-fold increase in seven years.
This year, over 50 Australian artists were invited to showcase and the 31 below represent the ones who have committed to play their official shows as well as the annual Australian BBQ (20), a day long series of shows at a major venue Thursday (19) and extra shows in Los Angeles and New York either side of SxSW.
The artists, their websites and contacts for music, bios and images are:
Gabriella Cilmi - www.gabriellacilmi.com
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Anthony Snape - www.anthonysnape.com
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Josh Pyke - www.joshpyke.com
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The Resignators - www.myspace.com/theresignators
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The Fumes - www.thefumes.com.au
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My Disco - www.mydisco.com.au
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Hell City Glamours - www.hellcityglamours.com
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Birds Of Tokyo - www.birdsoftokyo.com
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The Boat People - www.theboaties.com
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The Temper Trap - www.myspace.com/thetempertrap
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Kid Confucius - www.kidconfucius.com
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Dappled Cities - www.dappledcitiesfly.com
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Andy Bull - www.andybull.com.au
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The Hot Kicks - www.myspace.com/thehotkicks
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Red Riders - www.myspace.com/redridersmusic
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Blue King Brown - www.bluekingbrown.com
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The Drones - www.thedrones.com.au
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Youth Group - www.youthgroup.com.au
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Naked On the Vague - www.myspace.com/nakedonthevague
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The Grates - www.thegrates.com
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Angus & Julia Stone - www.angusandjuliastone.com
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Kara Grainger - www.karagrainger.com
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Loene Carmen - www.myspace.com/loenecarmensrocknrolltears
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Infusion - www.myspace.com/infusion
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Lenka - www.lenkamusic.com
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An Horse - www.myspace.com/anhorse
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Closure In Moscow - www.myspace.com/closureinmoscow
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Miami Horror - www.myspace.com/miamihorror
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The Lovetones - www.thelovetones.com
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Andy White - www.andywhite.com
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The Kin - www.thekin.com
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The bands above can be contacted about their showcases and other gigs directly as well as to obtain any sound files, recordings, images or other information.
After six years of logistical and funding support from the Australian Trade Commission (AUSTRADE) which grew the presence at SxSW phenomenally and led to many successes, it's joined with the Australia Council for the Arts, AustralAsian Performing Right Association (APRA) and various state music industry bodies in a new brand promoting Australian music overseas called 'Sounds Australia'. They'll present new events and a stand at SxSW as outlined at the bottom. But first, the long running Stagemothers centrepiece Aussie BBQ!
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THE AUSSIE BBQ 2009 at SxSW 12.00 noon-7.30pm Friday 20th March 2009
Brush Square Park, Austin Texas (opposite the Austin Convention Centre)
featuring 12 acts including:
The Drones, Youth Group, Gabriella Cilmi, The Grates, Birds of Tokyo, Josh Pyke, Temper Trap, My Disco, Infusion, The Fumes, The Boat People, and The Red Riders
Invite only industry showcase Free food & drinks
*All guest list requests / rsvps must be emailed to
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LOS ANGELES showcase Sunday 15th March 2009 from 2pm - 9pm
The Echo 1822 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles Phone: (213) 413-8200.
featuring:
My Disco, The Drones (TBC), Dappled Cities Fly, The Red Riders, The Fumes, The Boat People, Loene Carmen, The Art (formerly The Follow), Hell City Glamours
Industry & media guest list (
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) / open to the public.
Tickets will be available at the door for $12.
Entry includes free Australian style BBQ and complimentary beverage (subject to management)
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NEW YORK showcase Thursday 26th March 2009 6pm - 1am
at The Bell House 149 7th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue in Park Slope) Brooklyn, Phone: (718) 643 6510
featuring:
Youth Group, The Grates, Infusion, The Red Riders, The Fumes, The Boat People, The Art (formerly The Follow), The Resignators
Industry & media guest list (
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Tickets will be available at the door for $12.
Entry includes free Australian style BBQ and a complimentary beverage.
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SOUNDS AUSTRALIA @ SXSW 2009 For further info contact Millie Millgate
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/ +61 410 306 557
Sounds Australia is a collective of interested parties made up of Government Agencies, Industry Associations, Commercial Companies and others with a genuine interest in working together, all partnering to support Australians' export activities in key markets. During SXSW Sounds Australia will be presenting a number of opportunities to meet the Australians and to experience the incredible talent on show this year.
Wednesday 18th March Opening Night Party @ Lucky Lounge, 209 A, West 5th Street
Homegrown Djs, Aussies and great wine! Kick off your SXSW experience by meeting the Australians as they gather together at Lucky Lounge to plan their sound assault on Austin. Keep an eye onwhothehell.net for line-up details.
Thursday 19th March Sounds Australia House @ FRIENDS, 208 E, 6th Street
Sounds Australia House will present a full day party and stellar evening program, showcasing only premier Australian talent. It will also host a networking breakfast for Australian delegates to meet with key industry, including promoters, agents and music supervisors from around the globe.
Wednesday 18th March - Friday 20th March Sounds Australia Stand @ Convention Centre, Music Trade Show Our experts are on hand to field questions, so drop by and learn everything there is to know about the Australian music market, events and industry.
Thursday 19th, Friday 20th, Saturday 20st March - Noon to 2pm @ Whole Foods Market, 525 N. Lamar Blvd. (at 6th St.)
In it's 3rd year, the "Aussie Tastes & Tunes" promotion features two great Aussie traditionsŠmusic and food! At the famous flagship Whole Foods Market, a wide-range of great Aussie artists perform stripped sets over 3 days in a unique daytime setting.
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