Newcastle Music Week 2007 - Music Event

UPDATES FOR SEMI FINAL

Just a little reminder that the semi final of Let There Be School Rock will be held at The Loft this year. on the 26th September 2008.
The Loft is at 7A Level 1, Wolfe Street, Newcastle Mall
Entry will be $5.00

We are looking forward to showcasing these great bands that have made it through to the semi, so please come and support your favourite band.

CALLAGHAN COLLEGE CHANGE OF DATE FOR HEAT

Jesmond's Heats have changed to the Monday the 1st of September;
The following bands are in this heat;

Belmont High
Newcastle High School
St Francis Xavier
Callaghan College Jesmond
Whitebridge High
Charlton Christian College

If you have any questions you would like to ask about Let There Be School Rock
Please don't hesitate to email us at newiemusic@hotmail.com
We hope to see you all soon at the remaining heats and at our Semi Final at the loft.
Peace, Good luck to all the finalists, Thanks to all the participants of this years heats and their supporters which have made this event a successful year.

Let There Be School Rock Team 2008 Shannon, Blaze, Natalie, Ryan, Peter, Lee

Major Prize List

1. Recording Package from Tommirock Records,
* 2 days recording time with;
* Up to 4 Tracks recorded, mixed and mastered
Total Value: $2560

2. A live performance mentoring session with award winning artist and principal of 'Rosie's School of Rock' Craig Rosevear.

3. A Merchandise pack from 'Rosie's School of Rock' including:
* 1 Beanie
* 1 T-Shirt
* 1 Bag
* 1 Pen
* 1 Sticker

4. The winner's choice of:
* 20 hours rehearsal time at 'The Studio' (4 x 5 hour sessions)
* P.A. hire
Total Value: $500

Venues:
THESE EVENTS ARE NOT FOR PUBLIC ATTENDANCE
This information is for the benifit of the school pupils and teachers only.

Heat 1
Irrawang High on the 7th of August.

High Schools and Bands:
St Mary's Maitland Campus - Hyatia
St Mary's Gateshead - Ziggy Rum
Dungog High - Caleb Skips Chemistry
Hunter Valley Grammar - In Reckless Company
Erina High - The Parkers

Heat Winners: The Parkers and Caleb Skips Chemistry

Heat 2
Callaghan Jesmond TBS

High Schools and Bands:
Callaghan College Jesmond - Claytos Club
St Francis Xavier - Shaded Glass
Charlton Christian College - Skarlet Night
Newcastle Grammar - Immodicus
Whitebridge - D.E.A.L.
Lambton - Electryx

Heat 3
Northlakes High on the 15th of August

High Schools and Bands:
Brisbane Water Secondary College - Mind Priorities
Lake Munmorah - Checkered Fist
Erina High - Lost But Found
Northlakes High - Stolen Memories

Heat Winners: Mind Priorities and Stolen Memories

Heat 4
Glendale High on the 25th of August

High Schools and Bands:
Glendale Technology High - Misanthropist
Kotara High - Cota
Newcastle High - The Ruhr
Belmont High - Because We Can
Warners Bay High - Halyard
Hunter School of Performing Arts - Powerage

WINNER BIOGRAPHIES

Mind Priorities

It was the beginning of 2007 when Liam was invited to jam with Andy and Daniel Thomson in the holiday break. To begin with it was classic rock covers, including The Who and Clapton. But over time the three began to put together their first original, and so "Mind Priorities" came into being. After much jamming in the holidays under their new name a rhythm guitarist was needed and so Liam's younger brother Daniel joined to complete the four piece. Since then the four have learned many covers and drawn from them to create their own sound.
All four band members play many different instruments, including drums, bass, guitar and keyboard, and all have a different style to offer.
This makes their live performances very entertaining as they rotate between instruments.
Liam Scarratt is the lead singer and has a great love of progressive and alternative rock, as does his brother Daniel, with slight variations in taste. The Who and The Beatles have influenced Daniel Thomson, whereas Andy Clews has an interest in punk and modern rock. Their repertoire of covers includes bands such as Muse, The Living End, Eskimo Joe and various other alternative rock bands.
And they have written many originals in their time together as a band.
Over the year they have been together the four have played many local gigs along with some festivals for charity, private parties, and have been in the Kool Skools Competition with their school, Brisbane Water Secondary College. The boys won best Indie Rock Song and Liam was nominated as Best Male Vocalist. Just this year the band has been in the finals of Youth Rock 2008, winning a special finalist award.
So things have been pretty sweet for Mind Priorities. And the lads intend that their future will continue to offer them more opportunities.

Myspace Page

Stolen Memories

Stolen Memories are a 3 piece Alternative Rock Indie band from Central Coast, NSW.
They've been together for 2 and half years, they are 16/17 years of age and all attend the same school. They've won many band comps and played many venues around Newcastle and Sydney such as festivals, comps, pubs/clubs etc.
Most recently coming 2nd in New South Wales in the state wide band comp Youth Rock 2008 out of over 1000 bands that applied and have had noticable interest from the Habour Agency and made a demo CD at the Award Winning studio, Trackdown Studio in Fox Studio, Sydney as a part of their Youth Rock prizes.
And in early August they won the 2008 Penrith Panthers Battle Of The Bands beating over 50 bands that competed.
For further information on gigs, songs, pics, bios and blogs visit their Myspace page.

Myspace Page

Caleb Skips Chemistry

"Caleb Skips Chemistry" is a 4 piece heavy band that hail from the hills of Dungog.

The boys music is a solid integration of Hardcore and Heavy Rock. They take influences from many niches of the music scene, and have been found guiltily listening to acts such as "Kate Nash" and the "Venga Boys" in their spare time. Their own sound, however, has been compared to heavy "Grinspoon" and "Rage Against The Machine" but with melodic sensabilty similar to "Linkin Park".

"CSC" got together waaaay back in 2006 when they were all small boys. Since then they've grown into a powerful rock band. Their live stage presence has always been noted as "great" among punters and frontman "Sam Parmetre" has often been compared to "Iggy Pop".

The band have a "Promotional CD" which is self titled and was recorded late last year. Since the CD's release they have sold 300+ units and still counting. It contains 7 great tracks including the 3 on the myspace. It is available from any of the bands live shows for $5 or if you want we'll post it to you for $7.

So if your keen to hang out with the boys and have some fun at a show, check out "CSC" around the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Sydney circuits. And don't forget to download their songs onto your iPod so you can be the coolest cat on the block.

Myspace Page

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