New Music Network is calling for proposals for the 2015 New Music Mini Series. The New Music Mini Series is a five part series of concert events that promote (or comprise performances by) artists and ensembles of ‘the next generation’ within contemporary art music practice. This includes individuals and/or ensembles that are starting out in their performing careers and/or artists or ensembles creating new projects. The series is held alongside the annual New Music Network Concert Series.
Proposals are welcome from interested individuals or ensembles wishing to present a concert event. Genres considered for the series include: composed, electronic, and/or improvisatorial musics. Proposals will only be accepted for events held in Australia.
APRA Sponsored Event: As part of the series NMN will be looking for an event that focusses on new Australian compositions. The successful proposal will be presented as a concert event with a program that contains Australian compositions registered with APRA and should include newly composed works.
The New Music Mini Series was launched in 2005, for emerging creators targeting newly formed groups or solo artists and/or new projects. The series is curated each year by two selected Artistic Directors nominated annually by the New Music Network Executive Committee. Benefits of the project include profile building, marketing and audience development support and the critical context of presenting alongside more established member groups in an annual program. The decision of the Artistic Directors is final. The selected participates will be announced in February 2015.
What you should consider before you complete the online form:
1. Project and program outline featuring new Australian and/or contemporary repertoire
2. Group or individual biography
3. Support material including website, reviews, sound files, Youtube (URL links).
4. Technical rider
5. Proposed venue [please identify at least two venues]
6. Proposed date [please identify at least two different dates]
The New Music Mini Series provides:
1. Performance Fee of $800 (+ GST if registered)
2. Contribution towards the venue hire
3. Marketing and PR support
4. Listing in the annual NMN marketing collateral
Submissions should be lodged by 30 November 2014.
2015 New Music Mini Series Online Application Form.
If you have any queries email: nmn@newmusicnetwork.com.au
Past participants:
2014: Rohan Drape, Alexander Garsden, Anthony Pateras, Kaylie Dunstan, Phoebe Green, Leah Scholes, Sonya Lifschitz, Leah Scholes, Lina Andonovska, Phonetic Orchestra.
2013: Laura Altman and Monica Brooks Duo, Horizon Art Orchestra, Ellen Winhall, Tangents, Cycle~440, Triangulate.
2012: Cutloose meets The Noise, Alana Blackburn, Peter Farrar, Kupka’s Piano, Daniel Blinkhorn, Tim Franklin, Lina Andonovska.
2011: Mike Majkowski, Decibel, Ben Carey, Chi-Uro, Mac Ensemble, Fresh Meat E-Merging Project, Ensemble Fabrique
2010: The Noise Sting Quartet, Quiver Ensemble, Tristram Williams and Jessica Aszodi, Sympatico, An Infinity Room (A.I.R), Double Duos
2009: The Three Omegas, William Lane, Janet McKay, Adam Simmons, Brigid Burke, Mark Cauvin, Michael Fowler, Golden Fur, Jane Sheldon – The Origin Cycle.
2008: Squall, Alex Masso Ensemble, Sync, James Cudderford and Natsuki Yoshimoto, Jessica Aszodi and Roland Peelman
2007: Zubin Kanga, Claire Edwardes and Geoffrey Morris, Diana Springford and Jason Noble
2006: Ashley Hribar, Christina Leonard and Matt McMahon, Kammer Ensemble
2005: David Chesworth Ensemble, Gauche, Jeremy Barnett
2004: Streamforms, Generator, Jim Denley and Clayton Thomas
