‘TOP MUSIC CITY’ SET TO TAKE ON LA: PREMIER
Published Thursday, 15 March, 2007 at 03:05 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
To: Arts / Entertainment Writers
The Queensland Government’s support of local artists continues with Pete Murray, Tyrone Noonan and band Transport being assisted to promote themselves and Brisbane when they appear at MUSEXPO in Los Angeles next month.
Premier Peter Beattie said the artists would be performing in front of big names in the business in the wake of Billboard magazine naming Brisbane a world hotspot for new talent.
“We are growing incredible talent here and it’s the right time for our musicians to get on the world stage,” Mr Beattie said.
“MUSEXPO is a once in a lifetime opportunity and can shape careers which is why the Queensland Government is supporting our musicians in LA,” he said.
“We’ve assisted 10 acts through MUSEXPO since it started in 2005, and my Government remains as committed as ever to raising the profile of our artists across the globe.”
To date, the Queensland Government has invested $113,163 to cover costs associated with getting local artists to MUSEXPO, such as covering showcase fees and specialist artist development services.
Already MUSEXPO organiser A&R Worldwide has secured much sought-after US airplay for the Brisbane acts. A&R Worldwide is a leading artist discovery and development agency directed by Sat Bisla, who has helped the early careers of artists such as Dido, Fatboy Slim and Missy Higgins.
Mr Beattie said the Queensland contingent taking on LA this year would be performing in front of the industry’s key decision makers and meeting management, radio, film and television representatives.
Coordinating the Queenslanders’ involvement are the State’s Trade and International Operations Division, Arts Queensland and peak industry body Q Music.
MUSEXPO has already become a springboard for two Queensland bands – Boat People and Shifter.
After showcasing at MUSEXPO last year, Boat People scored an agreement with A&R Worldwide to procure film, television, advertising and video game placements in the USA. Their performance also led to radio support in the USA, Scandinavia and the UK, and video support in the US, through the International Music Feed – a music channel dedicated to promoting music from around the world.
Shifter was one of the favourites at the inaugural MUSEXPO in 2005, and signed a worldwide management deal with Boo Management which also manages Hilary Duff. Shifter has gone on to secure a number of licensing deals and was selected to record a ring tone for Cingular and Myspace Mobile Music Studio in the US.
MUSEXPO will run in Los Angeles from April 29 to May 2 2007.
2007 MUSEXPO ARTISTS - BACKGROUND
Pete Murray's soulful mix of blues and rock has proven to be a successful recipe with his album Feeler released in 2003 going triple platinum in 2004 and See the Sun album released in 2005 with band The Stonemasons, reaching platinum four times.
Classically trained Tyrone Noonan created the unique sound behind george which formed in 1996. george’s 2002 debut album went double platinum and took out 2002's ARIA award for Breakthrough Artist. Noonan has since focused on his solo career and released the mini album Heavy Soul Part One in 2006 embarking on his first solo tour of the country to support the release.
Rock band Transport, formed in 2002, possesses a formidable live presence. The band won the National Campus Bands Competition in 2003, joining the ranks of past winners such as Jebediah, Eskimo Joe and george. The competition helped finance their debut independent CD "Safe No Rebounds" in 2004. Their latest release is self-titled and distributed through Australia's largest independent label, Shock records.
March, 2007
Media Contacts: Premier’s Office – 3224 4500
A&R Worldwide – Sat Bisla – Tel: +1 (323) 782-0770
Tyrone Noonan – Tony Quinn – Tel: +61 (02) 9557-9801
Pete Murray – Stu McCullough – Tel: +61 (0418) 190-519
Transport – Leanne de Souza – Tel: +61 (07) 3369-5158
Shifter – Leslie Gerard – Tel: +1 (323) 876-3355
The Boat People – Rick Chazan – Tel: +61 (0412) 721-417
The Queensland Government’s support of local artists continues with Pete Murray, Tyrone Noonan and band Transport being assisted to promote themselves and Brisbane when they appear at MUSEXPO in Los Angeles next month.
Premier Peter Beattie said the artists would be performing in front of big names in the business in the wake of Billboard magazine naming Brisbane a world hotspot for new talent.
“We are growing incredible talent here and it’s the right time for our musicians to get on the world stage,” Mr Beattie said.
“MUSEXPO is a once in a lifetime opportunity and can shape careers which is why the Queensland Government is supporting our musicians in LA,” he said.
“We’ve assisted 10 acts through MUSEXPO since it started in 2005, and my Government remains as committed as ever to raising the profile of our artists across the globe.”
To date, the Queensland Government has invested $113,163 to cover costs associated with getting local artists to MUSEXPO, such as covering showcase fees and specialist artist development services.
Already MUSEXPO organiser A&R Worldwide has secured much sought-after US airplay for the Brisbane acts. A&R Worldwide is a leading artist discovery and development agency directed by Sat Bisla, who has helped the early careers of artists such as Dido, Fatboy Slim and Missy Higgins.
Mr Beattie said the Queensland contingent taking on LA this year would be performing in front of the industry’s key decision makers and meeting management, radio, film and television representatives.
Coordinating the Queenslanders’ involvement are the State’s Trade and International Operations Division, Arts Queensland and peak industry body Q Music.
MUSEXPO has already become a springboard for two Queensland bands – Boat People and Shifter.
After showcasing at MUSEXPO last year, Boat People scored an agreement with A&R Worldwide to procure film, television, advertising and video game placements in the USA. Their performance also led to radio support in the USA, Scandinavia and the UK, and video support in the US, through the International Music Feed – a music channel dedicated to promoting music from around the world.
Shifter was one of the favourites at the inaugural MUSEXPO in 2005, and signed a worldwide management deal with Boo Management which also manages Hilary Duff. Shifter has gone on to secure a number of licensing deals and was selected to record a ring tone for Cingular and Myspace Mobile Music Studio in the US.
MUSEXPO will run in Los Angeles from April 29 to May 2 2007.
2007 MUSEXPO ARTISTS - BACKGROUND
Pete Murray's soulful mix of blues and rock has proven to be a successful recipe with his album Feeler released in 2003 going triple platinum in 2004 and See the Sun album released in 2005 with band The Stonemasons, reaching platinum four times.
Classically trained Tyrone Noonan created the unique sound behind george which formed in 1996. george’s 2002 debut album went double platinum and took out 2002's ARIA award for Breakthrough Artist. Noonan has since focused on his solo career and released the mini album Heavy Soul Part One in 2006 embarking on his first solo tour of the country to support the release.
Rock band Transport, formed in 2002, possesses a formidable live presence. The band won the National Campus Bands Competition in 2003, joining the ranks of past winners such as Jebediah, Eskimo Joe and george. The competition helped finance their debut independent CD "Safe No Rebounds" in 2004. Their latest release is self-titled and distributed through Australia's largest independent label, Shock records.
March, 2007
Media Contacts: Premier’s Office – 3224 4500
A&R Worldwide – Sat Bisla – Tel: +1 (323) 782-0770
Tyrone Noonan – Tony Quinn – Tel: +61 (02) 9557-9801
Pete Murray – Stu McCullough – Tel: +61 (0418) 190-519
Transport – Leanne de Souza – Tel: +61 (07) 3369-5158
Shifter – Leslie Gerard – Tel: +1 (323) 876-3355
The Boat People – Rick Chazan – Tel: +61 (0412) 721-417