The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts
10 bands to hit the road thanks to government grants
Media release
15 October 2008
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Ten Australian bands and musicians will hit the road on tours of regional and rural Australia thanks to $91,000 in funding through the Contemporary Music Touring Program, Arts Minister Peter Garrett announced today.
Mr Garrett said the annual funding was an important way the Government could support new and emerging acts.
"The funding I am announcing today will provide Australian performers with an opportunity to tour around the country, share their work and expand their audience," said Mr Garrett.
"The touring programs supported in this funding round cover a mix of styles, with venues in every state and territory, including regional communities, given the opportunity to see some great live acts."
Among the highlights of the Contemporary Music Touring Program tours:
- Killaqueenz from NSW are making their debut national tour ahead of releasing their first album, Out Through Grindin'.
- Sacha Ion and the Voodoo Economics, a Victorian band, are set to tour WA, the NT, SA and Queensland.
- Queensland's Kate Miller-Heidke band will tour to support the release of their second full-length album.
The Contemporary Music Touring Program has assisted around 270 bands to extend their touring and find new audiences in regional and rural Australia. Visit www.arts.gov.au/cmtp
See attached the list of successful applicants.
Contemporary Music Touring Program-Round 16 successful applicants
(to tour from 1 January 2009)
Circle of Rhythm NSW
This tour aims to combine performances with workshops in order to strengthen the band's profile
and expand their fan base.
Grant: $9,000.00
Killaqueenz NSW
This is the debut national tour for Killaqueenz in preparation for the release of their first album 'Out
Through Grindin'.
Grant: $10,000.00
Kate Miller-Heidke QLD
The tour of the Kate Miller-Heidke Band will support the release of her second full length album.
Grant: $10,000.00
Enola Fall TAS
Enola Fall will promote their new independently released album, Glorious Five Year Plan along
with fellow Tasmanian singer-songwriter Linc le Fevre.
Grant: $8,286.00
Rose Turtle Ertler TAS
A five week tour of Victorian regional towns by Rose Turtle Ertler.
Grant: $4,040.00
Jen Cloher VIC
Jen Cloher and The Endless Sea's national album tour for April/May 2009.
Grant: $10,000.00
Kultour VIC
A nine day tour to southern WA by hip hop band Diafrix.
Grant: $10,000.00
Sascha Ion & The Voodoo Economic VIC
Sascha Ion and band propose to tour to WA, the NT, SA, QLD and VIC in 2009 to raise their
profile with new audiences in regional areas.
Grant: $10,000.00
Sean McMahon VIC
A tour to promote the release of Downhills Home's second album.
Grant: $10,000.00
Sunwrae Ensemble VIC
The nine-piece Sunwrae Ensemble tour will support the launch of their new album Autumn Never
Fall and animation film/music clip The Machine.
Grant: $10,000.00
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