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Push Over 08 tickets on sale NOW!
Push Over 08 is going to be bigger than ever with over 30 artists across four stages, plus the Push It! Hip Hop Arena and the FReeZA Push Start Grand Final.
Tickets are $50 + booking fee and on sale from Ticketek 132 849, Missing Link 9670 8208, Fist2Face, Greville Records and online through www.oztix.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $60 unless sold out.
The Push is looking for people to help spread the word about exciting all ages shows and other cool events. Starting with PushOver 2008, street teamers will play an integral role in spreading the word to their peers and fellow music fans.
So what exactly does it involve? You’ll need to distribute posters and cards around all the relevant places – like at your school or at shops in your local community. We can also provide you with a blurb to submit to any newsletters, web forums or publications that might publish it.
Street Teamers will be rewarded for all their hard work! Just by sending in photos of your street team efforts, you will have the chance to receive prizes such as mags, stickers, CDs and more... and you could even win limited free tickets to events!
Sounds good, doesn’t it? To join The Push Street Team, head to the website.
Musicians Professional Development Forum
Presented by The Music Managers’ Forum (MMF) Vic in conjunction with the St Kilda Festival.
Tuesday 5 February, 6.30pm
Hotel Barkly
109 Barkly Street, St Kilda
6.30pm Networking
7.30pm Forum commences
Cost: Free
The MMF St Kilda Festival Professional Development Forum “Money Trees for Musicians: Income Streams” will look at the income side of being a musician.
This forum will cover topics such as Income Sources for Artists from Live Income Streams, Recording, Publishing, Merchandising (& brand/image), as well as Grants & Funding and other sources of income.
Confirmed Panelists Include:
Nathan Brenner (Three Hearts Entertainment) – panelist and moderator
Rick Butterworth (Australasian Director - AmpHead Music/The Orchard Australasia)
Maryanne Window (Little Wind Management)
Mark Midro (ASMT & Bass Australia)
More panelists to be announced.
To register your interest, email info@mmfaustralia.com.au
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Hip Hop at Push Over 08!
Push Over 08 will be held at The Abbotsford Convent on Labour Day, Monday 10 March.
Sign up to compete in 3 on 3 breakin' battles, an emcee freestyle battle or if you’re an upcoming artist that wants some exposure, sign up to be part of the Push Underground.
Register by visiting The Push Website and filling out the registration form.
Please note: Filling out the form does not guarantee a spot at Push Over. Contact will be made by Tuesday 5 February.
All competitors in the battles and Push Underground are not required to purchase a ticket to the event.
Victorian Bboy Championships
Presented by Break Club Entertainment and SYGU Events
Date – Saturday 8 March
Time - TBA
Venue - TBA
Featuring:
Top 16
Cpihers
5 on 5
To register, email stepyourgameup@hotmail.com
Freestyle @ Fed Square
Presented by Fed Square and produced by Cultural Infusion, this event will be held on Saturday 2 February.
For stage times check out the Freestyle @ Fed Square thread in the Forums.
Australian Hip Hop Championships
Date: Saturday 1 March
Time: 4pm
Place: Melbourne Music Academy
Cost: TBA
The first ever Australian Hip Hop Championships are on! Get amongst the best of the Australian dance scene and be in the running to win over $10,000 in cash and prizes.
Get ready for 3 Huge Preliminary Rounds and 1 Massive Final, presented to dancers by dancers (yes, the event team actually are dancers themselves, and understand everything you have to go through in the lead up to the competition!)
The Australian Hip Hop Championship is supported by Australia’s leading dance schools and is backed by the best lighting and sound production team who credits include the Justin Timberlake Future/Sex/Love Sounds Tour, Roc the Block Tour and concerts by artists including Vanessa Amorossi, Rogue traders, Krusty Demons and Guy Sebastian.
The winner of this Open age competition will be fully supported by United Entertainment Group to represent Australia in the International Hip Hop Dance Scene. The Australian Hip Hop Championships provides you the chance to showcase your artistic freedom and performance skills in hip-hop dance on an international stage, in front of television and media exposure for honour and prestigious national, international and world titles and awards.
The first Melbourne preliminary is set for Saturday 23 February, with a second preliminary intended for mid-March, and Sydney Preliminaries set for around the same time. The finals will be held at The Palms, Crown Entertainment Complex.
Finalists travelling from interstate will receive full accommodation.
To sign up, visit the UEG website and fill out the registration form.
Winterun
Following on from the success of The Full Effect (2004) and Welcome to.. (2006), Winterun have captured their live energy with album number three. Into the Underground sounds like a truckload of logs set loose down a mountainside. It’s a rolling blend of infectious heavy rock – chockfull of chunky riffs, grooves and stomp.
Contact: winterun@winterun.com
The Galvatrons
In just a couple of months, The Galavatrons four track demo (which was never handed out) has turned up in the U.K., New York & L.A.
These guys have created a huge buzz in a short time, pulling tour and support slots for The Divinyls, Grinspoon, Damn Arms, The Presets, Dukes of Windsor, You Am I, Meredith Music Festival and Big Day Out. They’re just about to tour nationally with Shihad, but they are looking to play all ages gigs as well.
Contact: www.premierartists.com.au
Diafrix
Independent hiphop crew Diafrix have established themselves over five solid years as one of Melbourne and Australia’s most exciting and original live acts. Their music is all original funk, soul and reggae-infused hip hop, fronted by African born MCs Azmarino and Momo and backed up by singer Nadee, Wax Vandal on cuts and production by Ptero Stylus.
Diafrix have Triple J’s Next Crop Award and The Noise SOYA finalist on their list of achievements. Their appearances include the Westcoat Blues & Roots Festival, Meredith, The Big Day Out, The Falls Festival, St Kilda Festival, High Vibes, Moomba, FINA Swimfest opening party, Fest’ Napuan in Vanuatu and Earthcore
Contact: www.premierartists.com.au
Juke Kartel
In early 2007 Juke Kartel were invited to join the Rock Star Supernova US tour in North America, and went on to be the tour’s special guests for shows in Australia and New Zealand. Juke Kartel’s debut album has now been recorded and is soon to be mixed and mastered in L.A.
Contact: www.premierartists.com.au
Lover
Lover are a three piece hyper-pop/indie-rock act drawing inspiration from the likes of XTC, The Cure, and Bloc Party. Lover are a hard-working band, having toured the east coast over the past 12 months, performing alongside Datarock (Norway), Lost Valentinos, Midnight Juggernauts, Damn Arms, Young & Restless, Dukes Of Windsor, Mercy Arms, Sparkadia, Something With Numbers and Antiskeptic.
Lover’s 2007 self titled debut release turned heads with the award winning dance floor cutter Never (2006 ABC Newcastle Music Awards, Best Rock Performance), recorded under the sonic guidance of Rob Taylor (The Whitlams, INXS). After recording a full-length album, produced by four time ARIA award nominee Rob Taylor, and securing a management deal, Lover are stocking up on hair product, pulling on their skinny legs, and preparing to dance their way through the biggest year of their lives.
Contact: www.premierartists.com.au
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Push Over 08
Monday 10th March @ The Abbotsford Convent
1 St. Heliers Rd, Abbotsford
30+ artists over four stages!
British India, Capeside, Carpathian, CC Martini,
Closure in Moscow, Cog, Custom Kings, Dead Letter Circus,
Famous by Association, 50 Lions, The Galvatrons,
The Getaway Plan, Gyroscope, Her Nightmare, In Fiction,
Mere Theory, Muph & Plutonic, Paris Wells, Shihad,
Stealing O Neal, The Vasco Era and Young & Restless.
Plus the Push It Hip Hop Arena & FReeZA Push Start Grand Final.
Tickets are $50 + booking fee and on sale from Ticketek 132 849, Missing Link 9670 8208, Fist2Face, Greville Records and online through www.oztix.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $60 unless sold out.
FReeZACentral Presents
COG & CARPATHIAN
BALLARAT Friday March 14
Ballarat Woolshed
Western Highway, Ballarat, 6.00-10.00pm
All ages, drug, alcohol and smoke-free event
Tickets are on sale Thursday, 7 February from www.oxtix.com.au or 1300 762 545 or New Generation Clothing, 26 Doveton Street, Ballarat.
GEELONG Saturday March 15
Geelong West Town Hall
153 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 5.00-9.00pm
All ages, drug, alcohol and smoke-free event
Tickets are on sale Thursday, 7 February from www.oxtix.com.au or 1300 762 545 or through Leading Edge Music, 154A Moorabool Street, Geelong.
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