Western Fringe

Western Fringe on Winter Break ...

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Hi everyone, Western Fringe is taking a Winter Break.

We won't be running any sessions at Mars Hill Cafe until September.

See ya then

Stewart & Snez

Western Fringe Songwriters This Sunday at Mars Hill Cafe ....

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Hi all Western Fringers,

Just a reminder,Western Fringe Songwriters' is on
this Sunday May 29th at Mars Hill Cafe from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Free admission

This is the first month we will be recording all the performances and giving you a mix for free
(unless you don't want your performance recorded)

It's also the last Western Fringe get together until September - we're taking a break for winter

Come along and perform your songs in a friendly and supportive environment.
Meet other like-minded songwriters and learn more about songwriting in general

If you are a songwriter/muso and you want to develop your skills and contacts
this could be just what you’re looking for

MARS HILL CAFE

331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)
All ages weclome

For more info contact
Stewart Peters

stewart@soundshedmusic.com

http://www.soundshedmusic.com/westfringe.html or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

What is Western Fringe. What is Song Development Day

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Western Fringe Songwriters' Network is not a club, it's not an organisation, it's not a group, it's an opportunity - an opportunity for Songwriters to meet other songwriters, develop their songs, perform them and record them

Western Fringe provides an encouraging, relaxed and supportive atmosphere
for songwriters to create your unique music; to 'sing your song'

We have monthly get togethers in Parramatta in Sydney's west, where you can meet other songwriters, perform your songs, (even 'works-in-progress' are highly encouraged) and access information on anything to do with Songwriting

Western Fringe is free

The SONG DEVELOPMENT DAY (SDD) is a major part of Western Fringe.
This program is a one day totally free program where selected participants will be offered one-on-one song editing and work-shopping and a fully professional recording of their song.

How can I get selected for the Song Development Day?

Send a copy of one or more of your songs to Soundshed Music for consideration
(mp3, CD or even cassette).
The quality doesn't have to be great, it's just to let us hear where you're up to with your songwriting. Preference will be given to writers who haven't had any of their songs released or completed any CD's of their songs or who are not signed to a publisher or recording label

If you don't have a recording of your songs to send us, thats fine. If you're performing at any open mics in the Blue Mountains we will gladly come and have a listen to you

Send your CD, mp3 or cassette to:

Song Development Day
C/- Soundshed Music Productions
P O Box 371,
Blackheath NSW 2785

or

stewart@soundshedmusic.com

To check out Soundshed Music’s facilities click here

Western Fringe Feb 27th 2011 ...

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Western Fringe

SUN 27th FEBRUARY
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Free Admission

Come along and perform your songs in a friendly and supportive environment. Meet other like-minded songwriters and learn more about songwriting in general

Sessions are held the last Sunday every month

If you are a songwriter/muso
and you want to develop your skills and contacts this could be just what you’re looking for

MARS HILL CAFE
331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

All ages weclome

For more info contact
Stewart Peters
Ph: 4787 7653

http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

Western Fringe session Sunday 27th June, last one till October

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SUN 27th JUNE
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Free Admission

Come along and perform your songs in a friendly and supportive environment. Network with other like-minded songwriters and learn a bit about songwriting in general

This month’s Special Feature -
Songwriter Forum
Two of our own songwriters will perform a song and discuss their song and songwriting in general
Sessions won’t be held in July, August and September, but Western Fringe will return from October

Western Fringe Songwriters JUNE 2010 ...

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@Western Fringe
Songwriters Network

SUN 27th June

4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Free Admission

Come along and perform your songs in a friendly and supportive environment. Network with other like-minded songwriters and learn a bit about songwriting in general

This month’s Special Feature - Songwriter Forum

Two of our own songwriters will perform a song and discuss their song and songwriting in general.

MARS HILL CAFE
331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

If you are a songwriter/muso and you want to
develop your skills and contacts this could be just what you’re looking for

Sessions are every LAST SUNDAY of the month

For more info contact Stewart Peters
Phone: 4787 7653
http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

Western Fringe 30th May 2010

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SUN 30^th MAY
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

Free Admission

Guest Speaker – John Stuart

Musician, Producer and owner of Sound Heaven Recording Studio

John will talk about what to expect when you go into any studio:

how singer-songwriters are recorded, what to bring, how to

prepare, even what kind of budget is involved.

If you ever plan to record your songs in a professional studio,

John’s info will be invaluable _

Allan Caswell guest speaker at Western Fringe for APRIL 2010

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SUN 25TH APRIL
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Free Admission

Guest Speaker – Allan Caswell – highly successful singer songwriter with several Tamworth Golden Guitar Awards (one in 2007) will talk about Songwriting techniques, particularly lyric writing.

Allan was also a very popular guest speaker back in 2007.

Western Fringe Songwriters for MARCH 2010

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This Month -
Phil Davidson
(successful singer-songwriter signed to ABC Records)

Phil will talk about his music and the process
of songwriting and recording

SUNDAY 28th March
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
FREE ADMISSION

MARS HILL CAFE
331 Church Street,
Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

WHO ARE WE???
We are a new group of songwriters and musos where you can perform your songs, learn about different facets of the music world from music professionals and even have your songs workshopped with experienced backing musos.

For more info contact Stewart Peters
Ph: 4787 7653

http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@soundshedmusic.com

Western Fringe February - song performance Competition

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@Western Fringe

This Month -
Songwriter Performance Competition
– perform one of your original songs. Judges will be respected industry names Gus McNeil (music publisher) Jeff Cripps (Blues producer of the year) and singer songwriter Snez

SUNDAY 28th February
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm – FREE ADMISSION

Entries are strictly limited so first in best dressed.

Prizes:
1st prize – a full day’s recording at Soundshed Music to produce a completed and mixed song

2nd prize – 2 hour consultation on songwriting & performance technique

3rd prize – 2 hour consultation on marketing your music & graphic design

MARS HILL CAFE
331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

For more info contact Stewart Peters
Ph: 4787 7653
http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@soundshedmusic.com

Final Western Fringe for 2009

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Western Fringe

Final 2009 Session

SUNDAY 29th November
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
FREE ADMISSION

Guest Industry Speaker –
Erica Olsen is an expert in video production and will give tips about making a music video clip and how a music video clip is one aspect of a visual identity for the band/musician/artist
http://olsonwells.com.au/

…. At 6.30, we’ll have a little “end-of-year-Chrissy” get together – might even sing a couple of Chrissy carols J

Western Fringe October 25th 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm

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SUNDAY 25th October
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
FREE ADMISSION

Guest Industry Speaker -
Simon Morel – Simon runs The Record Factory, a FREE to musos consultancy with advice and contacts for Musos for everything to do with making music
They “take the worry out of making records and that allows you, the artist to
concentrate on– making music.”
www.TheRecordFactory.com.au

Western Fringe 27th September 2009

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NEXT SESSION

SUNDAY 27th September
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
FREE ADMISSION

Guest Industry Speaker -
Roxanne Kiely -
CO-FOUNDER/DIRECTOR of both Songsalive! and ASONG, Roxanne is also highly respected singing coach. She will share some basics in vocal technique and also will have info about ASONG www.asong.org.au
and Songsalive! www.songsalive.org

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Ph: 4787 7653

http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

Western Fringe 30th August 2009

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Guest Speaker this month -

Stewart Peters - I know I've done this talk before, but with new members etc it seemed timely to give some (much needed) tips on how to make your live performances stronger and have more impact. There are simple tricks you can use on stage to make you look ten times more professional.

SUNDAY 30^th August
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

FREE ADMISSION

WHO ARE WE???

We are a new group of songwriters and musos where you can perform your songs, learn about different facets of the music world from music professionals and even have your songs workshopped with experienced backing musos.

If you are a songwriter/muso and you want to develop your skills and contacts COME TO

MARS HILL CAFE

331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Ph: 4787 7653

http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

Western Fringe Songwriters is on THIS SUNDAY June 28th...

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Just a Reminder everyone ...

@Western Fringe Songwriters' Network

Guest Speaker this month -

Lindsay Tebutt - (drummer for highly successful rock band Choirboys)

will talk about how to keep focused and inspired through the ups and downs of a career in music and relate his experiences in the music industry

This SUNDAY 28th JUNE

4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

FREE ADMISSION

MARS HILL CAFE

331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

If you are a songwriter/muso and you want to

develop your skills and contacts COME ALONG

WHO ARE WE???

We are a new group of songwriters and musos where you can perform your

songs, learn about different facets of the music world from music

professionals and even have your songs workshopped with experienced

backing musos.

Sessions are every LAST SUNDAY of the month

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Phone: 4787 7653

http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

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Western Fringe in APRIL ...

2009-04-07T09:59:00.001+10:00

@Western Fringe Songwriters' Network

Guest Speakers this month -

Denny & Clare Burgess

… who run Regal Records label, Red Letter Day booking agency

and are also the Chairman and Director of the Australian

Songwiters’ Association who run the ASAI Awards song comp.

SUNDAY 26th APRIL

4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

FREE ADMISSION

MARS HILL CAFE

331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

If you are a songwriter/muso and you want to

develop your skills and contacts COME ALONG

WHO ARE WE???

We are a new group of songwriters and musos where you can perform your

songs, learn about different facets of the music world from music

professionals and even have your songs workshopped with experienced

backing musos.

Sessions are every LAST SUNDAY of the month

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Phone: 4787 7653

http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

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Western Fringe Songwriters Network in Macrch 2009

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This Month at Western Fringe Songwriters Network...

Luciano Mesiti –Luciano will talk about and answer questions about writing for, recording and manufacturing his newly released album. Should be very informative

SUNDAY 29th March
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

FREE ADMISSION

Western Fringe 30th November

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@Western Fringe Songwriters

This Month -
Songwriter Forum – featuring two songwriters, who will perform one of their songs, discuss the song and answer questions

SUNDAY 30th November
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm – FREE ADMISSION

Also, don’t forget the Western Fringe Chrissy Party on Sunday Dec 7th at Andy Petith’s house in Glenorie.

MARS HILL CAFE 331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

If you are a songwriter/muso and you want to develop your skills and contacts COME ALONG

WHO ARE WE??? We are a new group of songwriters and musos where you can perform your songs, learn about different facets of the music world from music professionals and even have your songs workshopped with experienced backing musos.

Sessions are every LAST SUNDAY of the month

For more info contact Stewart Peters Phone: 4787 7653 http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au ers.com.au

Western Fringe Songwiters October ....

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Western Fringe

Guest Speaker this Month –

Sven Tydeman – producer and studio owner
Sven will talk about the difference between production and writing and give an introduction to recording your music at home.

SUN @ 26th October
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Free Admission

WHO ARE WE???
We are a new group of songwriters and musos where you can perform your songs, learn about different facets of the music world from music professionals and even have your songs workshopped with experienced backing musos.

If you are a songwriter/muso
and you want to develop your skills and contacts COME TO

MARS HILL CAFE
331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

For more info contact Stewart Peters
Ph: 4787 7653
http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

Western Fringe Songwriters 31st AUGUST 2008

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This Month’s Guest Speaker –

Stewart Peters – yep, that’s me. I’m going to talk about ‘stage presence’ and give some tips on simple things you can do on stage to make your performances more professional (and more fun)

SUNDAY 31^st AUGUST
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm – FREE ADMISSION

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Western Fringe Songwriters Network

SUN @ 27^th JULY
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

Free Admission

Guest Speaker this Month –

Sue Linsen (Bunza Entertainment)
Sue is manager of a successful country rock band and has a lot of info to share about how to self-manage or how to get management and how to get support gigs and sponsorship for your music

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Ph: 4787 7653

http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

2008-05-06T10:41:00.001+10:00

This Month - It’s all about you!
Bring along all your ‘shameless-self-promotion’ info: your gig flyers, website info, email list and tell us what you’re doing and where and when you’re performing… let’s face it, if you can’t promote yourself, don’t expect anyone else to do the job J

SUNDAY 25^th MAY
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm – FREE ADMISSION

Bring a rough chord chart or talk to Stewart on the day, if you want our musos to jam with you & your songs.

MARS HILL CAFE

331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

2008-04-07T07:20:00.000+10:00

Next Western Fringe Songwriters' Session

SUN @ 27^th April
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

Free Admission

Guest Speaker – Mike Cook (from Redeeming Features Entertainment - Promoter, Record Distributor, and venue booking agent) Will talk about how to get gigs and what record distributors look for in your music

Next Western Fringe March 30 ...

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Next Gathering ...

SUN @ 30^th MARCH
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

Free Admission

Guest Speaker – Cletis Carr – Music Producer – Cletis will talk about what a producer can add to your songs and what the working procedures might be

Next Session Feb 24th at 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm

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... so, this is our first session for 2008. Here are the details:

SUN 24^TH FEBRUARY
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

Free Admission

Guest Speaker – Stewart Peters

I’ll speaking about how to keep your songs fresh, unique and interesting

November Western Fringe with Kate Rowe ...

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This month (November) at Western Fringe we have all the usual jamming and song performances.

Guest Speaker – Kate Rowe (Highly respected singer-songwriter) Kate will talk about the process of writing, recording & manufacturing her new CD. Should be very informative for anyone planning on producing their own CD!

The 'jam' session, which is becoming a regular feature at the end of each Western Fringe session, is becoming very popular. Last month we jammed a new 'song' written on the spot by Andrew Wilson and Stuart Hale - lots of fun!

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... everyone had a great time at last month's Western Fringe session on Sept 30th - especially the short 'jam' at the end - lot's of fun. The forum idea went well, so we'll probably do that again sometime next year.

This month Western Fringe is on Sunday October 28th 4.30 pm to 6.30 Our guest speaker is Jeff Cripps (Australian Blues Producer of the year) will talk about “Success is when Preparation and Opportunity meet”: how to make sure when your chance comes, you’ll be ready ! Jeff is always an inspiring and fun speaker.

Western Fringe Songwriters Session AUGUST 07

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Next Songwriter Session

Sunday 26th August

4.30 pm – 6.30 pm

Free Admission

*** NOTE THE LATER START TIME ***

Guest Speaker – Stewart Peters - I’ll be talking about how to keep the spontaneity and ‘soul’ in your songwriting. How to not get bogged down in ‘formulas’ and too many rules.

How to keep your music REAL in an increasingly money driven industry

At Mars Hill Cafe

331 Church Street, Parramatta

Bring a rough chord chart or talk to Stewart on the day, if you want our musos to jam with you & your songs.

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Phone: 4787 7653

http://westernfringe.blogspot.com/ or stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

Western Fringe Session MAY 2007

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After a great turn out to our Songwriter Session on April 29th, with Amanda Easton speaking about marketing your music, we've got another informative session set for Sunday 27th May, from 4pm to 6.30pm.

Allan Caswell highly respected singer songwriter and winner of several Tamworth Golden Guitars (one in 2007) will be speaking on songwriting technique, particularly lyric writing.

As usual bring you guitar/keyboard to sing a song or two, and enjoy having drums/percussion and bass added to your performance.

Where is it on: Mars Hill Cafe, 331 Church St, Parramatta Contact stewart@soundshedmusic.com

Stage Presence with Stewart Peters

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First meeting of Western Fringe for 2007 is Sunday 25th February, 4-6:30 at Mars Hill Cafe, 331 Church Street, Parramatta (opp Brand Smart)

Stewart will be speaking about stage presence with some basic hints on making songriwters' stage performances more professional.

*** Bring your instrument. Bring your rough chord charts if you want to 'jam' your songs ***

Last Session for 2006 - Sunday 26 Nov

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The next Western Fringe Session will be held at Mars Hill Cafe on Sunday 26th November 4 - 6:30 pm.

The Guest speaker is Jim Shipstone - Jim worked for BMG in their publishing and is a very well respected publisher with a wide knowledge of the music industry and particularly song publishing and copyright. Should be a very interesting session.

All the Western Fringe Sessions are held on the last Sunday of each month. Easy to remember.

The November session is the last one for 2006, we'll start up again in Feb 2007. I'll keep everyone informed. We appreciate any comments and suggestions you may have.

Report on October Session:

Our October Session was a big succes with quite a few new faces and performers. We've changed the starting time to 4pm, everyone (except me) was there around 4pm (oops I forgot about Daylight Saving!!) We had about 15-20 performers. The usual great mix from acoustic ppunk from Andy P, to touching ballads.

Guest speaker was Roxanne Kiely. Roxanne spoke about the importance of good vocal technique for all singers and spoke of her own experience with vocal nodules and how she 'healed' herself by learning good technique.

Once again, thanks to Dave, our resident drummer/percussionist. Richard, our bass player couldn't make it this month. As always, don't forget, if you want them to play along next time, Richard can have a quick run through with you in the 'back room' to sort out the chord changes. It's interesting how even the 'first time' performers were reluctant to have Dave play with thenm , but once Dave played they seemed to look and feel very comfortable with the extra rhythms.

Thanks to Mars Hill Cafe again. Check out Mars Hill's new enhanced menu.

Western Fringe next meets Sunday 29th Oct 06

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FREE - All welcome!

Guest Speaker - Roxanne Kiely is a highly respected vocal and performance tutor who will give tips on vocal and stage performance. Roxanne is also a major co-ordinator with Songsalive! songrwiters' association. At Mars Hill Cafe 331 Church St Parramatta, opp Brand Smart. 4.00 pm - 6.30 pm.

*** Bring your instrument. Bring your rough chord charts if you want to 'jam' your songs ***

NB The final Western Fringe for 2006 is Sunday Nov 26th.

24th September 06 - with Stewart Peters

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Dan Hopkins, Andy Petith and Stewart Peters - Photo:Laurie Garcia

Next Session (Free!) at Mars Hill Cafe
331 Church St, Parramatta (opp Brand Smart)
4:30-6:30pm

Guest Speaker - Stewart Peters
I'll be talking about 'Branding': How to decide who would want to listen to your songs - and how to find them

***Bring your instrument. Bring your rough chord charts if you want to 'jam' your songs***

future sessions:
Sunday October 29
Sunday November 26

Western Fringe

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Western Fringe

AUGUST Songwriters' Session 27th August
at Mars Hill Cafe 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm FREE ADMISSION

Guest Speaker - Jeff Cripps (Studio owner & producer winner of various production awards including Blues Producer of Year)

Jeff will talk about recording & producing your own demos and how to prepare for a studio recording (and no doubt lots of other things)

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Phone: 0408 619 158
stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

Western Fringe

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Stewart Peters, SNEZ, Richard Medcalf &
Dave O'Rielly (behind music stand!)

Next Songwriters' Session July 30th
at Mars Hill Cafe 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Guest Speaker - Jay Collie (songwriter signed to SONY & lead singer with Jonah's Road - award winning indie country rock band)

Free Admission

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Phone: 0408 619 158
stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

If you are an industry professional or involved with the music industry in some way and would be interested in coming and doing a talk, please contact me. There's no money involved, this is all 'volunteer'. Let me know if you're interested, the musos and writers love hearing from industry people.

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Western Fringe Songwriters' Network

Next Session - Sunday 18th June 2006

4.30 - 6.30 pm FREE ADMISSION

Bring a rough chord chart if you want our musos to jam to your songs.

MARS HILL CAFE

331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

If you are a songwriter/muso and you want to develop your skills and contacts come along.

WHO ARE WE???

We are a new group of songwriters and musos where you can perform your songs, learn about different facets of the music world from music professionals and even have your songs workshopped with experienced backing musos.

Following session dates: 30 July, 27 August, 24 September, 29 October and 26 November.

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Phone: 0408 619 158
stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

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Western Fringe dates for June, July, August

Sunday June 18th

Sunday July 30th

Sunday August 27th

@Western Fringe

Songwriters’ Network

All at Mars Hill Cafe, all from 4.30pm to 6.30 pm

Don't forget to bring a rough chord chart if you want the musos to jam to your songs

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Phone: 0408 619 158

stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

www.stewartpeters.com.au

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Western Fringe

Next Songwriters' Network - May 28

If you are a songwriter/muso and you want to develop your skills and contacts COME TO

MARS HILL CAFE

331 Church Street, Parramatta (opposite Brand Smart)

SUNDAY 28^TH MAY 2006
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm - FREE ADMISSION

Guest Speaker Gus McNiel - highly respected Music Publisher

WHO ARE WE???

For more info contact Stewart Peters

Phone: 02 9635 9364

stewart@stewartpeters.com.au

www.stewartpeters.com.au

Next Meeting

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The next Western Fringe Session will be held at Mars Hill Cafe on Sunday 28th May, 4pm. 331 Church Street Parramatta opp Brand Smart (old David Jones)

First Meeting at Mars Hill Cafe 9th April 2006

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Report by Stewart Peters:

We weren't sure how many people to expect and we were pleasantly surprised to have approx. 25-30 attendees. Our email list is growing and growing.

In all, about 15 performers played songs, including Warren Munce, Dan Hopkins, Stewart Peters, Snez, Andy Petith, Andrew Down, plus others - where are the women? Sorry if you performed and I didn't mention your name here - let me know and I'll fix that!

We had some great feedback from many of the attendees.

Our guest speaker was Sue Linsen, manager of Jonahs Road (award winning country rock band). Sue gave some insight into how to self-manage and how to get management. Sue also put on dislay some great resources and had a very helpful handout available for everyone. Anyone who would like a emailed copy of the resources handout, please let me know.

We had our bass player (thanks Richard Medcalf) and drummer (thanks Dave O'reilly) there to 'jam' with some of the musos. We're hoping to extend this idea to any musos that come along who have a rough chord chart. If you aren't sure how to get a chord chart together, I can help you.

Thanks again to Mars Hill Cafe for the use of such a great performing space - you guys are priceless.

Some of the feedback we received was:

Guest speaker was very informative. Maybe we could also have a 'guest' performer. More 'idea sharing' and 'info sharing'. Any other suggestions?