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Below is are listings for employment and musicians opportunities. Email us know if you are looking for work or if you would like to post a notice.
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Employment Opportunities
 
Canterbury Brand Manager - The Rock
29th October 2007
Charlotte is taking her organisational skills over to sales and has accepted the position of Client Service Manager here in Canterbury.  Needless to say... we have a position available in the Canterbury Promotions Department once again! Hoorah!! I am looking for a new Rock Brand Manager, the role is a mostly autonomous position where you will be required to create and execute yearly promotional plans for the Rock in Canterbury.  This includes everything from seeking permanent signage opportunities, sponsorships, writing trailers, and voicing crossovers to managing part timers.  There is also an element of sales promotional involvement for all RadioWorks Canterbury Brands (yes this does mean some weekends).  If you are interested... please market yourself in an application to Shellee Arnold. Application sent to: sarnold@radioworks.co.nz www.mediaworks.co.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=135&articleID=426


Part-Time Private Function DJ Required
29th October 2007
Work 4 - 5 hours on Fri and/or Sat Nights most weekends. Must love music, people and not be shy! Must have drivers licence and be over 18 years. Must speak clear english. No equipment required, everything provided. No experience needed, full training provided. E-mail CV to job@canterburyentertainment.co.nz or send it to Canterbury Entertainment. P O Box 7356, Christchurch

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Piano (Head of Piano Studies) – University of Canterbury
29th October 2007
Applicants must be pianists who are performing at established international levels and can teach and inspire piano students, and also perform solo and chamber music for the University and New Zealand community. Applicants must possess a postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification and have significant experience as a music educator at tertiary level.
http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/positiondetail.asp?p=3702

Rangiora High School
29th October 2007
Decile 8 coeducational secondary school with a 2008 GMFS of 1565 students. We are an innovative school with a 123-year tradition of quality education just 20 minutes from Christchurch in beautiful North Canterbury. Music, full-time LTR for term 1, 2008. Commence 28 January 2008. Appointees are expected to participate in the extensive co-curricular life of the school. The school is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications close 12pm, Tuesday 30 October. For an information package contact Andrea Grant, East Belt, Rangiora 7400; ph (03) 313 7005, fax (03) 313 8005; email vacancies@rangiorahigh.school.nz  www.rangiorahigh.school.nz  

Music Teacher - Queenstown Primary School
29th October 2007
For the first time we will have a specialist music teacher for our school.  An exciting opportunity to enhance present and develop additional music programmes. You will take full responsibility for all aspects of music within our school. Prepare and take schoolwide music lessons for all Y1–6 classes, take school choirs, orchestra and band/s in a joint role with school staff develop and coordinate an after school instrumental music tuition programme. Applications close Monday 12 November. Please contact the school for an application pack; email admin@queenstown.school.nz  www.queenstown.school.nz

Decile 9, Y0–8 Music Specialist. 1 FTMU - St Martins Primary (Chch)
29th October 2007
We are seeking an experienced classroom teacher and music specialist for a permanent appointment starting term 1, 2008. Experience in the Y5–8 areas an advantage. In 2008 it is planned that the appointee will be fully released to deliver and coordinate music and the performing arts across the school from Y0–8. The appointee will be required to guide and develop all areas of performance music.
Applications close 15 November. A package can be downloaded by following the vacancy link which will be posted on our website in mid October. Application packages available from the Principal, Albert Tce, Christchurch; email administrator@stmartins.school.nz  www.stmartins.school.nz

Promotions Manager - Radioworks Nelson
3rd October 2007
New Zealand’s Regional Station of the Year … 2003, 2005, 2006, AND 2007 is looking for a dynamic Promotions Manager! You’ll be living in Sunny Nelson. Your office is 3 times bigger than our PD’s (size does matter). We’ll pay you … You’ll get the use of a station vehicle … We ‘work’ here in a beautiful historic house – complete with outdoor garden, lawn, and beer/wine fridge. You’ll oversee MORE FM, as well as our Network Brands; as well as liaise with T.R.B, and Radioworks National promotions. You’ll need to be community focused, organised, and a little crazy! BE WARNED … this is NO EASY GIG … but the rewards are great, and Radioworks Nelson is widely regarded as one of the best regional operations in The Country. Apply in writing …
Phillipa Pattison, General Manager, Radioworks Nelson, PO BOX 907, NELSON
Or email ppattison@radioworks.co.nz www.mediaworks.co.nz

Management Trainee - Octagon
20th August 2007
Octagon Restaurant in central Christchurch is a fine dining restaurant offering live music in a heritage building. Trainee needs to be energetic and practical and interested in a career in the hospitality industry. Duties start with cleaning, kitchen work, general maintenance, basic office procedures, waiting, bar work, customer service. Depending on aptitute can progress to cooking, front of house or administration. If you are interested in food, wine and music and really keen on making a career for yourself this may be it. Full time permanent position five days a week. Flexible hours. Must be fluent English speaker, cheerful, positive and friendly.
www.trademe.co.nz

Musicians Opportunities

The Clearasil Next Big Thing Sound Search
26th October 2007
Powered by ACTV8 & txttunes. Win awesome gear! including Clearasil Prize Packs, Skullcandy Audio Gear, A primo Nokia Mobile.. or a Day at the legendary York Street Studios to record your track! Open to all ages, individuals or groups
Entries close October 31, Voting closes November 7
http://www.txttunes.com/clearasilthenextbigthing/
 
Competent Bassist Available
23rd October 2007
Influences: Pixies,Sublime,Primus & everything else, fast learner & 4 years of pub gig exp.
Contact Rikki: 0273 288 757 or retrovirusband@hotmail.com

Fringe Festivals Artist Registration Packs Available Now!
11th October 2007
Dunedin Fringe 2008 - Applications close on 16 November 2007. www.dunedinfringe.org.nz
Wellington Fringe 2008 - Applications close on 16 November 2007. www.fringe.org.nz

Looking For Local Music
11th October 2007
In late November The Physics Room will host Sparkling Duets, a night of couples playing music together, developed by Wellington-based artist Louise Menzies. Sparkling Duets, Christchurch will happen at the Wunderbar on Saturday 24 November, 8pm, and is looking for couples from Christchurch to be involved. A short set only is required (2 or 3 songs) with original music preferred but covers ok. The first Sparkling Duets happened in Wellington in 2005 with seven couples performing a series of short musical sets. Many of the performers already played in bands or had a musical background, with Sparkling Duets offering the energies of their relationship a new means for expression. As well as taking the particular qualities and inter-personal dynamics of a romantic couple as a space for performance, Sparkling Duets also responds directly to the local music community, offering new musical combinations from within a group of people who often already know each other or even play together already in other bands. For others it is a chance to perform, possibly for the first time, with the confidence and support of someone close to them. Sparkling Duets, Christchurch will be the third instalment of this ongoing performance project, following the 2006 New Plymouth edition as part of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallerys performance series Mostly Harmless. If you are interested in being part of the project or would just like some more information, please contact either:  Louise Menzies: louisemenzies@gmail.com Tel: 021 759 800. Or Vanessa Coxhead vanessa@physicsroom.org.nz  Tel: 03 379 5583 www.physicsroom.org.nz

Looking for a cello player to record/gig/jam with
3rd Sept 2007
I am a local singer/songwriter if you are at all keen plaese e-mail me asap!!! sharnae   s-h-a-r-n-a-e@hotmail.com   0211 516 855

Bassist, Vocalist and drummer needed to join guitarist for covers band
20th August 2007
Have rehearsal space, and booking agent etc. Keen? Let me know. Must be prepared to drop everything and go on the road. 18 - 30yrs old
Contact: Nick Vassar nightowl@woosh.co.nz  021 0237 5010

Covers Rock Singer Wanted for Working Covers Band
13th August 2007
Powerful rock singer wanted to front four piece currently gigging rock covers band, with view for some possible originals in future. have gigs lined up at mickyfinns, balls etc. Experience preferred. Standard rock cover classics, email and we'll send you a setlist. Prefer standalone frontman who
can rock! Julian  band@cropduster.co.nz   021 173 1337

Covers Bass Player Wanted
13th August 2007
Hi I'm Erik janssen, I've got a covers band with reasonably regular gigs and our bass player plans on leaving. We're playing an average of mainstream pop, rock and blues covers. And I' looking for a experienced bass player who can pick this up quickly so we can move on to somewhat more challenging material. I play the guitar/ lead vocals. The rest of the band is a drummer and a sax-player. Erik Janssen  eriktheviking8@hotmail.com  388 6000

Bass Player Wanted For Est. Covers Band
13th August 2007
Prefer bass player with exp and vocal skills, committed, gigs booked into FEB next year looking around 4 of 5 gigs a month weddings pubs and functions -- 20 to 30 age group home ph: 03 386 0180 -- some originals in the future. Contact dion.green@xtra.co.nz  021 160 7497

Drummer Wanted For Established Blues Band
13th August 2007
We are looking for a Drummer (band member) to be a part of creating the dynamics of the music. We require a reasonable skill level and commitment (availability). Other usual attributes, kit, transport, attitude etc. Interested? Call Kevin on 027-292-8210   

Lead Guitarist Available
7th August 2007
I am a 22 year old guitarist looking to form or join a band i can jam to Bob Marley, Eagles, Metallica, Jack Johnson, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Sublime, Lenny Kravitz, Guns n Roses - Looking to play covers and make own music. Email if you want to have a jam. Josh freezoneguitarfrancis@yahoo.co.nz

Drummer Available
31st July 2007
20 yr old drummer with flexible taste keen to join other musical people or existing band. Enjoy artists such as the Roots, Brunettes, Clash, Flaming Lips, Tom Waits. Be very happy for an interesting original blend of the above genres.. Also play sax and keen to help write
Contact me, Sam on 027 678 4309. Or shw42@student.canterbury.ac.nz

Band Looking For A Bass Whizz
23rd July 2007
We are looking for a bassist that wants to make new original music we have an awesome band room! Our influences range from Smashing Pumpkins to Killswitch engage to inflames! We are not kids we are serious about our music! We need a bass player with balls!! So if your up for a challenge! Phone or email me society-of-art@hotmail.com 0273 747 060

Rock Band Members Wanted
23rd July 2007
Guitarist looking for other members for rock/heavy rock originals band. if interested contact Shane Kerslake on axemad@hotmail.com

Vocal Instructor Available
23rd July 2007
Want a professionally trained voice to sing in any style?
Blues, jazz, classical, pop, soul, folk. Singing instruction includes: Breathing, Support, & Resonation; Increase Vocal Range; Decrease undesirable "noise" qualities (eg: breathiness); Increase stamina; Lessen vocal fatigue & strain during performance; Increase expression; Sing stylistically; Gain clarity. I hold a certification in vocal instruction from NW Institute of Voice
(Oregon, USA, 2003) and have sung professionally for 18 years. Contact Mandi Miller  mandim@xtra.co.nz (03) 326 3009.

Drummer Wanted Urgently!
17th July 2007
Need to be a good all round player that can learn songs fast. The annual Vision College South Island Music Tour is coming up and one of our senior bands is short of a drummer, they’re set is made up of Nz classic rock songs (18 – 25 songs). The tour is from the 13th of Sept to the 23 of Sept.  If you’re keen to help out please contact Nolan Hungerford on 03 377 8878.

Chch Needs A Metal Band!!!
16th July 2007
Howzit my names Courtney and I'm a 22 yr old guy wanting to start a metal band, I play guitar, I've got 2 electrics but a practice amp atm, I just wanna get this thing off the ground. I need a bass player, guitarist,drummer and vocalist!! Haha I'm into everything on Roadrunner Records..(Machine Head,Trivium, Chimaira, other Metal-Core stuff). Message me
afr0_d-ziak@hotmail.com or txt me (027) 4678481 Cheers n' Metal Up Ur A**!!!

Guitarist wanted - one off
2nd July 2007
I'm a vocalist looking for a guitarist to play some originals with me. I'm in a band but this a thing I'm doing on the side for more exposure. R&B/Acoustic style.I'm play a set in the next couple of weeks which is what i
need it for. Rebekah Lodge babiebeee@hotmail.com 027 7136 167

Seeking Unsigned Artists For NZ Music Promo CD
26th June 2007
I am looking for bands that have a melodic sound somewhere between alternative and mainstream who would like to have a track featured on a free promo CD. 1000 are produced and supplied free to media, retailers and at events. Each artist on the CD is also given 50 copies. You need to have a quality recording and all genres are considered; rock, funk, electronica, jazz etc.
For more information please contact Mat on 09 622 4788 or mat@stitchministry.com

Black Labeled Style Rock Band (Greymouth)
26th June 2007
We want/need you. Fat bass sound to thunder our lightening guitar. Problem... we are a west coast band. So if you hate it where you live and like the great out doors, fresh air and plenty of weather. Drop us a line or two.  Contact Clyde Keats keat@actrix.co.nz

Eclectic Baritone/Tenor Available
19th June 2007
I am a 20yr old voice artist looking to form up with anyone with similar tastes to me, I am "classically" trained with 7 years voice experience behind me, am looking to get together with anyone interested in the following musical styles: Audioslave, Barenaked Ladies, The Beatles, Breaking Benjamin, etc. Contact Rob Swatton trebor_159@hotmail.com

Musicians Wanted for Folk Band (Hanmer)
Wanted passionate folk musicians to form alternative folk style band for gigs and recording. All offers considered.  Give me a bell, Matt's my name. wakachickawaka@hotmail.com (03) 315 8466.

Guitar Teacher Wanted
18th June 2007
We require a guitar teacher for our music academy initially for Wednesdays, Fridays (between 3.30pm and 7.30pm) and Saturday mornings. Must be reliable,a team player and have good communication skills.Also being able to teach both pop and classic styles would be an advantage BUT not essential. This position starts in the third term from July 16th 07.
We take care of all the bookwork-you do the teaching. You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role.
www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=104764144

Keyboardist Wanted
6th June 2007
Female vocalist seeking keyboard accompanist for duo gigs at up-market venues (eg. Casino). I have a few venues lined up and several great ideas... Accompanist must enjoy playing all genres of "pop" (eg: Elton John, Aretha Franklin, etc). Read off chord charts. Strong improvisation skills a must. BV's great, but not necessary. Performance experience an absolute plus. Could make some good money doing what we love to do if we gel. Contact Mandi mandim@xtra.co.nz

Music Wanted For Travel Show
22nd May 2007
Winter Diaries, a 5 episode series shot in Europe and due to air on TV3 and C4 from the 24th of June 2007.  It is a winter travel show that uses snowboarding as the vehicle to get from country to country.  We are looking to use nothing but kiwi music for the soundtrack and although there will be no monetary reward, we will be crediting at the end of the show as well as web links to your music. Contact Abe at abe@ywe.co.nz

Guitarist Available
May 2007
Been playing electric like 3 years. Main influences are Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Rage, Sabbath, Silverchair, GnR. Real keen to put the effort in. Just gimme a text! Oh and I'm 19. Harry thc_pucker69@hotmail.com

Covers band Musicians Wanted
April 2007
Looking for like-minded experienced musicians to form super tight covers band with view to enter the corporate event market. Have loads of gigs under my belt in the Christchurch scene, most recently with rock outfit "HEFNER". Can sing pretty much anything from Audioslave/The Killers/Greenday/Pearl Jam/Foo Fighters to name a few. Music is my passion! Own gear/transport and attitude! A decent original project would definitely wet the whistle if tempted. coreycross@xtra.co.nz

Musicians Wanted
7th May 2007
18yr old female singer/songwriter looking to jam with other musicians to create a new fun sound. Into damien rice, neil young, bjork, the doors, ray lamontage the list goes on. Email: s-h-a-r-n-a-e@hotmail.com

Vocalist Looking For Band
23rd April 2007
Female vocalist from Christchurch, the name Blu, wanting to join band, preferably rock.
For more information, contact Blu at cell:  021 06 22 483, Email: mamairoa@gmail.com

Drummer Wanted
4th April 2007
Alternative country and rockabilly band Cry Baby Jo require an enthusiastic drummer who can really "swing his thang" on the skins. We play artists including Elvis, Wanda Jackson, Hank Williams III, Johnny Cash, & Josie Kruezer as well as an ever increasing selection of original material. We will be recording and producing videos shortly ( a top NZ Music Video Producer is a band member) and are planning to play in Texas, Nashville, and Vegas on a short tour within the next 18 months.  Contact Paul 0274 925597 or email cry_baby_jo@yahoo.com


Other Opportunities

Music to spin to?
5th March 2007
Wanted – music to complement videos of fire-poi, staff and other kinetic arts performances. Got a beat you can spin to? Want international exposure? Want to set the world on fire?
Home of Poi Ltd is a Christchurch based manufacturer and distributor of modern poi, staff and other performance equipment. We annually produce a DVD featuring a compilation of member produced performances and we almost always need appropriate music to complement the video’s as many of the performers do not have access to royalty free music. Maybe we can help each other out? If you are willing to provide us royalty free music (under mutually agreeable terms) we can provide the international exposure to our customer/member base of almost 50,000 members. If interested, contact George McNeur at homeofpoi.com.

Jack McGill Scholarship
9th January 2007


Interest from the Jack McGill Estate provides scholarships to outstanding young musicians and is administered by the Public Trust Office with Creative New Zealand. The amount available each year is generally awarded to one or two individuals for advanced music study overseas for up to a year. Applicants should be New Zealand citizens, 20 years or older, have a university degree or diploma, or an LTCL, LRSM or equivalent qualification. Musicians who apply to the February deadline under the Creative and Professional Development funding programme will be considered automatically for this scholarship. If you are eligible to be considered for this scholarship, please indicate on the application form.
Info and applications www.creativenz.govt.nz/

Following from the first presentation of the APRA NZ Professional Development Award in 2005, entries are now open for 2007. It's very simple: you tell APRA what your professional development goal is, and if you are the winning applicant you get $10,000 to make that professional development happen! For the 2007 PDA Application Form, and eligibility details, please click here


MAINZ Needs Bands



The Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ) needs bands to record.  We teach Audio Engineering and Music Production, and, as part of the course, our students are required to record a band. So, if you are in a band, we need you! You will experience a studio recording session in our purpose-built studios. Recording times are from 3-7pm on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Bands must have drums and a vocalist. Recordings are strictly for non-commercial use. Other conditions apply.

If you are interested, please contact Gretchen McKinley at MAINZ on gretchenm@tpp.ac.nz or phone 365 9195
www.mainz.ac.nz

The Arts Centre - Artist in Residence Programme
The Arts Centre is particularly interested in projects that would not be possible without the support of The Arts Centre or the use of our site/ facilities. Priority will be given to projects that use The Arts Centre site and/or the activites that happen here and/or the history of the site as a point of reference.

The Arts Centre provides the following support during the residency:
* Free 1 bedroom accommodation in the Artist in Residence apartment.
* Use of the Artist in Residence studio in the Botany Building.
* A Carpark in the Hereford Street carpark
* an honorarium of NZ$500 per week less tax for the duration of the residency.
* limited assistance with project costs and with organising events, making contact with peers and the wider arts community in Christchurch.

Interested artists are invited to provide a proposal applications to Tony Paine, Director
The Arts Centre of Christchurch, PO Box 845, Christchurch tony@artscentre.org.nz
www.artscentre.org.nz


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