Music OZ Awards 2012

Music OZ Awards 2012, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:

Each year, the awards highlight up and coming musical talent in 18 musical categories including singer, songwriter, alternative, blues, country and pop.

Celebrities...

Hots Sarah McLeod
Dallas Frasca
Pat Farmer
Kamahl
Mickey Avalon from the USA with Finalist Kid Mac
The Playboy Mansion Girls - Crystal Harris, Melissa Dawn Taylor and Ciara Price
Cam Tapp and Glenn Whitehall from The Voice
Gok Wan - UK TV Show - How to Look Good Naked
Melissa Wu - Australian Diving Team and Olympic Gold Medallist
Mark Gables - The Choir Boys
Fat Pizza Crew
Liam Burrows and Chooka from Australia's Got Talent
Amali Ward - recent Tour support for Seal
Jim and Dan from Art Vs Science


Background...

Musicoz is a national initiative dedicated to improving the quality of original music culture in Australia. Forover a decade Musicoz has been developing the music industry at the grass roots level by seeking out, recognising & encouraging the talents of unsigned and independent artists and providing them with much needed development support and opportunities as they carve out their careers.

Musicoz achieves these aims through:

Annual National Musicoz Awards Program

Covering 18 genres of music with over 5000 entries each year. Known in the media as "The Unsigned ARIAs", The Musicoz Awards give vital recognition, exposure to a national audience through our TV special of the awards being aired on national Television, as well as development opportunities to finalists and winners and the opportunity to work alongside well known artist surrounding the awards evening. These awards are the biggest and most credible awards for unsigned and independent music artists in Australia. Our media partners include: BigPond Music, YouTube and Facebook.

Musicoz Development Program

Ongoing mentoring, artist development and support throughout the year as they develop their potential. The Program Includes:

Comprehensive songwriting Feedback service

Support and advice on Publicity, promotion, advertising, management, contracts, touring

Advice on music royalties, Booking Agents/Venues and Venue Bookers

Production/Recording/Mixing/Mastering/Duplication development

Business plans/Timeline/Budgeting/CD launch

Professional consultation on Presentation and image

Artist product development including CDs, DVDs, Promotional material

Recording Project Management

A&R Consulting Service referrals

Musicoz provides a range of benefits including:

The opportunity for all artists in all genres to receive recognition and much needed publicity

The opportunity for all artists to receive developmental help mentorships from industry sponsors

Valuable work experience for students of entertainment industry training centres.

Employment opportunities within Musicoz events.

Valuable industry contacts through Musicoz activities

Success Stories

Porcelain - signed to Universal Music U.S.

The Jezabels

Art Vs Science

Sender-Signed to Sony/BMG Australia- Reached no 19 on the national ARIA charts

Bliss'n'Eso-Signed to Illusive Records Australia-Reached no 7 on the national ARIA charts

Sick Puppies-Now a sensation in the U.S and signed to Roadshow Music.

Blue King Brown-No 1 on the Australian Independent charts

The Sunpilots-No 1 indie band on Myspace, No 1 added band to commercial radio FEB 2008

The Fumes- Album of the week FBI Radio and The Drum Media

Felicity Urquhart- 2007 Golden Guitar winner and No.1 video on CMC.

Anthony Snape - Currently Touring the U.S

Gian - Signed to ABC/Warner Music

Stone Parade - No 17 ARIA charts, No 1 AIR charts May 2008

Plus many more

There is no other initiative across Australia that provides this form of support/benefits in the music industry.


Websites

MusicOz Awards
www.musicoz.org

Sydney Opera House
www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography
www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia
www.musicnewsaustralia.com

INSTYLE AND AUDI WOMAN OF STYLE AWARDS RED-CARPET EVENING

INSTYLE AND AUDI WOMAN OF STYLE AWARDS RED-CARPET EVENING, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
InStyle Women Of Style Awards: Red Carpet Awards Evening; Supermodel Miranda Kerr and friends

It was another big night for Australian fashion, following on from last weeks Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

There was lots of talk tonight about the added boost to security to help protect the goody bags. Another major focus point was the attendance of supermodel Miranda Kerr.

It's understood that The Voice mentor Megan Washington pointed to her at as the person she'd most been looking forward to seeing.

"I heard that looking at her is like looking into the sun so I'm eager to find out if that's the truth or not."

Kerr, in a pale blue colour Zampatti dress, low cut at the back and front, told media she was excited to be among the nominees.

"It's really special because I'm nominated for Kora Organics for the beauty awards and I've really put my heart and soul into (it)... so to be recognised for that is really special for me."

The Voice franchise was also represented by mentor Ricki-Lee Coulter, in a black and silver Sass & Bide maxi dress, and advised she was pleased with her time on the Nine Network show but is still keeping in touch.

"I'm always on hand for any contestant on team Seal. I let them know if they ever need a hand they can get to me any time they want," she said.

Celebs from many walks attending including Asher Keddie, Layne Beachley, Nikki Gemmell, Kate Ritchie and Miranda Otto.

Lara Bingle turned up late, with speculation that she may have been looking to avoid some of Sydney's least favourite photographers. Yes, not all media and photographers are as nice as us guys and girls.

Well done to everyone involved in tonight's ultra successful fashion event.


INSTYLE AND AUDI WOMEN OF STYLE AWARDS RED-CARPET AWARDS EVENING

SYDNEY, May 15, 2012: InStyle, in association with Audi, hosted the fourth annual Women of Style Awards at Carriageworks on Tuesday May 15.

The InStyle and Audi Women of Style Awards honour Australia’s most inspirational and innovative women, across nine fields, including: business, arts/culture, charity/community, beauty, lifestyle, environment, design, fashion and news/entertainment:

WHO: Kerrie McCallum (editor, InStyle), Miranda Kerr, Miranda Otto, Asher Keddie, Collette Dinnigan, Layne Beachley, Sally Obermeder, Erika Heynatz, Jodhi Meares, Kate Ritchie, Melissa Doyle, Kylie Gillies, Lara Bingle, Rachael Finch, Brooke Satchwell, Jessica Rowe, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Tim Ross, Sophie Falkiner, Nicola Finetti, Ricki-Lee Coulter, Saskia Burmeister, Jan Logan, Nikki Gemmell, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, Louise Olsen, Jana Wendt, Krystal Barter, Alyssa McClelland, Gillian Armstrong, Camilla Freeman-Topper, Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson (Easton Pearson), Bianca Spender, Jodi Gordon, Alex Perry, Josh Flinn, Lisa Ho, Samantha Harris, Emma Freedman, Charlotte Dawson, April Rose Pengilly, Gail Elliot and Joe Coffey, Lizzy Lovette, Fleur Wood, Marnie Skillings, Natarsha Belling, Alice Burdeu, Rachel Gilbert, Tom Williams, Krew Boylan, Samantha Armytage, Jesinta Campbell, Ann Sanders, Sarah Cumming, Indira Naidoo, Donna Hay, Lally Katz, Nicolette Fraillon, Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kate Weiss, Diana Williams, Abigail Forsyth, Tanya Ha, Natalie Isaacs, Blainey North, Caroline Pidcock, Rebecca Morrice Williams, Belinda Fraser and Melanie Gleeson (Endota Spa).

“The InStyle and Audi Women of Style Awards event is the country’s premier evening to honour the achievements of outstanding Australian women who have the innovation and commitment to succeed and excel in their field of expertise,” comments Kerrie McCallum, editor, InStyle.

Websites

InStyle Australia
www.instylemag.com.au

Pacific Magazines
www.pacificmags.com.au

Carriageworks
www.carriageworks.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography
www.evarinaldi.com

InStyle Women Of Style Awards: Red Carpet Awards Evening; Supermodel Miranda Kerr and friends

It was another big night for Australian fashion, following on from last weeks Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

There was lots of talk tonight about the added boost to security to help protect the goody bags. Another major focus point was the attendance of supermodel Miranda Kerr.

It's understood that The Voice mentor Megan Washington pointed to her at as the person she'd most been looking forward to seeing.

"I heard that looking at her is like looking into the sun so I'm eager to find out if that's the truth or not."

Kerr, in a pale blue colour Zampatti dress, low cut at the back and front, told media she was excited to be among the nominees.

"It's really special because I'm nominated for Kora Organics for the beauty awards and I've really put my heart and soul into (it)... so to be recognised for that is really special for me."

The Voice franchise was also represented by mentor Ricki-Lee Coulter, in a black and silver Sass & Bide maxi dress, and advised she was pleased with her time on the Nine Network show but is still keeping in touch.

"I'm always on hand for any contestant on team Seal. I let them know if they ever need a hand they can get to me any time they want," she said.

Celebs from many walks attending including Asher Keddie, Layne Beachley, Nikki Gemmell, Kate Ritchie and Miranda Otto.

Lara Bingle turned up late, with speculation that she may have been looking to avoid some of Sydney's least favourite photographers. Yes, not all media and photographers are as nice as us guys and girls.

Well done to everyone involved in tonight's ultra successful fashion event.


INSTYLE AND AUDI WOMEN OF STYLE AWARDS RED-CARPET AWARDS EVENING

SYDNEY, May 15, 2012: InStyle, in association with Audi, hosted the fourth annual Women of Style Awards at Carriageworks on Tuesday May 15.

The InStyle and Audi Women of Style Awards honour Australia’s most inspirational and innovative women, across nine fields, including: business, arts/culture, charity/community, beauty, lifestyle, environment, design, fashion and news/entertainment:

WHO: Kerrie McCallum (editor, InStyle), Miranda Kerr, Miranda Otto, Asher Keddie, Collette Dinnigan, Layne Beachley, Sally Obermeder, Erika Heynatz, Jodhi Meares, Kate Ritchie, Melissa Doyle, Kylie Gillies, Lara Bingle, Rachael Finch, Brooke Satchwell, Jessica Rowe, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Tim Ross, Sophie Falkiner, Nicola Finetti, Ricki-Lee Coulter, Saskia Burmeister, Jan Logan, Nikki Gemmell, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, Louise Olsen, Jana Wendt, Krystal Barter, Alyssa McClelland, Gillian Armstrong, Camilla Freeman-Topper, Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson (Easton Pearson), Bianca Spender, Jodi Gordon, Alex Perry, Josh Flinn, Lisa Ho, Samantha Harris, Emma Freedman, Charlotte Dawson, April Rose Pengilly, Gail Elliot and Joe Coffey, Lizzy Lovette, Fleur Wood, Marnie Skillings, Natarsha Belling, Alice Burdeu, Rachel Gilbert, Tom Williams, Krew Boylan, Samantha Armytage, Jesinta Campbell, Ann Sanders, Sarah Cumming, Indira Naidoo, Donna Hay, Lally Katz, Nicolette Fraillon, Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kate Weiss, Diana Williams, Abigail Forsyth, Tanya Ha, Natalie Isaacs, Blainey North, Caroline Pidcock, Rebecca Morrice Williams, Belinda Fraser and Melanie Gleeson (Endota Spa).

“The InStyle and Audi Women of Style Awards event is the country’s premier evening to honour the achievements of outstanding Australian women who have the innovation and commitment to succeed and excel in their field of expertise,” comments Kerrie McCallum, editor, InStyle.

Websites

InStyle Australia
www.instylemag.com.au

Pacific Magazines
www.pacificmags.com.au

Carriageworks
www.carriageworks.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography
www.evarinaldi.com

The RedBull.com Beat Suite fused the outstanding talents of the Red Bull Music Academy

The RedBull.com Beat Suite fused the outstanding talents of the Red Bull Music Academy, boasting diverse artists such as crooner Aloe Blacc, Ladi6, Galapagoose, Scratch 22, Amin Payne, DJ Perplex and the Australian Youth Orchestra, and Kano as the producer, all live streamed via RedBull.com

VIDEO: http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/Red-Bull-Beat-Suite-Ep-6--All-about-Aloe-Blacc-021243206754458

Coldplay announces Aussie tour dates

The details of Coldplay's Australian tour have been unveiled.
Coldplay revealed in March plans to bring their Mylo Xyloto tour Down Under this year, and Chugg Entertainment announced on Sunday the dates and venues for four special stadium shows in Australia and New Zealand during November.
The tour marks the first time the seven-time Grammy Award winners have toured Australia since the overwhelming success of their 2009 Viva La Vida tour and their quick visit to our shores in 2011 for Splendour in the Grass.