Song Summit Sydney - do you want to go?

30th January 2008
APRA NZ presents the opportunity for SIX Members to travel to S³!
APRA NZ is pleased to announce six Song Summit Sydney grants for New Zealand APRA Members. These individual grants will cover trans-Tasman flights, accommodation and attendance costs for the event in Sydney on 3 – 5 April 2008.

Song Summit Sydney, S³, is an industry-wide event that will gather together the full spectrum of the music industry – creators, managers, publishers, technicians, marketers, lawyers and deal makers – for three dynamic days of learning, networking, workshops and, of course, performances.

S³ will span all genres of music and each facet of the music life-cycle; from creation, through promotion to distribution. So whether you’re just starting out or trying to get your music to the next level, S³ will provide you with crucial networking, educational, retail and cultural opportunities. Find out more, including the full program at www.songsummit.com.au .

It’s very simple: you tell us why you want to attend, and how S³ will benefit your plans. The six successful applicants will each receive a grant covering S³ admission, trans-Tasman flights and accommodation so they can attend S³ in Sydney this April. Read more…

More BIG NAMES confirmed for S³

British singer/songwriter Sandi Thom, The Shins' songwriter James Mercer, Savage Garden’s Daniel Jones and Sneaky Sound System’s Angus McDonald are confirmed as guest speakers at the inaugural Song Summit Sydney.

Other speakers recently confirmed to attend S³ include: Wayne Connolly, Tony George, Peter Karpin, Dave Lory, Eric McCusker, Mark Meharry, Ralph Murphy, Chris Neal, Stephen Peach, Art Phillips, Steve Porter, John Watson and Darlene Zschech.

About Sandi ....“For me it’s always about the music first, writing the songs and then delivering them to people. I am really looking forward to Song Summit Sydney: to sharing my experiences and learning from others,” said Sandi. Sandi famously came to the world’s attention with her 21 Nights in Tooting tour – three weeks of concerts that she sent out to audiences worldwide via the Internet. Her single “I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker” topped the Australian charts for a record-breaking 12 weeks.

About James .... James Mercer (pictured) is the front man and chief songwriter for US indie-rock band The Shins. Critics have described him as “a great songwriter, crafting classic pop-rock melodies that leap across octaves and twist in unexpected directions…. He’s one of indie rock’s finest lyricists" (Entertainment Weekly). According to the New York Times, "James Mercer, the head Shin, has established himself as one of indie rock’s best songwriters, delivering wry lyrics that are inevitably outshone by his melodies, which are gently infectious and immediately recognizable." Read more...

For your viewing pleasure... THE S³ PROGRAM!

It's finally here... the S³ Program is ready for your persual.

Checkout the career development workshops, networking sessions and panels that we have lined up - And this is just the beginning... stayed tuned for further updates on sessions and keynote speakers!

View Program (attached)

Screen Summit Sydney

Especially for film & TV composers, we will be hosting Screen Summit Sydney during the 2008 S³ event.

Screen Summit Sydney will gather together film and tv composers plus producers and industry experts.
Screen Summit sessions have been announced - See the Program Schedule for details.

Screen Summit speakers include:
Composers: Francois Tetaz, Nigel Westlake , Chris Neal & Art Phillips

Industry: Andrew Urban (Urban Cinefile), Emile Sherman (Sherman Pictures: Candy, Oyster Farmer, $9.99, Disgrace, Rabbit Proof Fence, The Night We Called It A Day), Chris Noonan (Director: Babe, Miss Potter) and Steve Rosser (CEO Fremantle Media)

S³ Exhibition

Our retail exhibition will be operational at the following times:

Thursday 3 April 2008 8:00am – 6:00pm (Trade day only)
Friday 4 April 2008 8:00am – 6:00pm (Trade day only)
Saturday 5 April 2008 8:00am – 6:00pm (Trade & General Public)

Want to come and check out our Retail Exhibition, but not the whole conference?
No problems. Just purchase a General Public ticket for Saturday 5 April 2008 to come and immerse yourself in the tools that will help you develop your music career.

General public Exhibition tickets will set you back AUD$15

Interested in Exhibiting?
Email s3@apra.com.au for more details.

Secure your ticket for THE music event of 2008

Tickets are limited and with only 10 weeks to go, make sure you get in quick to secure your place at the premier music event of 2008.

Early Bird tickets have sold out - standard prices now apply for APRA members: AUD$320 for a 3-day pass or AUD$180 for a 1-day pass. Secure your ticket today!

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