Posted by admin on February 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment
HUNT FOR TELEVISION’S NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNICATORS
WANTED:
TV and web program about serious things.
ABC TV and Zapruder’s other films – the people who brought the
Chaser team to TV, and the creative force behind The Gruen Transfer
and ENOUGH ROPE with Andrew Denton – are now actively looking for
creative young people who are original thinkers with a view about
what’s happening in the world.
Andrew Denton, the show’s Co-Executive Producer said: “We are
looking for people keen to rattle some cages and receive mail
beginning with the words ‘Dear Sir or Madam, I have never been so
outraged in all my life’. It’s not just on-air talent we’re after. This is a
great opportunity for a new and talented team, across several
disciplines, to build a TV and web program from the ground up.”
Project NEXT
will be on your screens later this year – on ABC1, ABC2, the web, mobile
phones and on-line.
Series Producer Andy Nehl said: “We want to open the door to a new
generation of communicators and performers, to find people who will
abandon the usual definitions and who can look at the world in a
different way. These are people who know in their hearts that there’s
more to the news cycle than we are being fed each week.”
WHO CAN APPLY:
to work as reporters, producers, camera/directors, editors, graphic
artists, researchers and web content producers.
HOW TO APPLY:
Deadline is close of business Monday March 16, 2009.
Project NEXT
is a Zapruder’s other films and ABC TV Arts, Entertainmentand Comedy co-production. Go to www.projectnext.net.au for the application form.applications are welcome from people aged 18-30, the working title of this new topical 10 x 30min program,
WANTED:
The next generation of broadcasters
Posted by admin on February 13, 2009 · 6 Comments
John Farnham – Will he Tour Again in 2009 ?
Rumour abounds for a comeback of John Farnham. A veteran of the Australian music industry, Farnham had a thirty-year career and announced his retirement in 2002.
Farnham’s Last Time tour, which ended in 2003, would be his last large scale one. He did state however that he would continue to perform to live audiences. He kept his word and over the years has performed in short-run seasons in concerts, fundraisers and community events, as well as the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony and a short run tour with Tom Jones in 2005.
The only source of such a rumour comes from a Herald Sun article, where Glenn Wheatley was interviewed. Wheatley, Farnham’s manager for 30 years, stated that a comeback is imminent, but that he needs “to sit down with [Farnham] first and formulate what is the best approach”. The article also adds that a tour is the most likely path to a comeback.
Indeed such a thing may seem inevitable given his continued performances, but Farnham himself denies any such event. Appearing in Channel Nine’s Australia Unites telethon (screened on 12th Feb 2009), Farnham stated that he wasn’t considering a comeback at this time. Wheatley, who also appeared on the telethon, said that he would try to persuade a change of mind.
Wheatley was released from prison in May 2008 after having been convicted for a minimum of 15 months for tax evasion in 2007. He spent the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.
Farnham’s official website lists no current or upcoming news about a comeback. Contact with one of Farnham’s representatives, Bandshop, could not offer a comment and Farnham’s fan club organisers also had no news of a return to touring for the star.
If anyone has any news or updates to this article, please contact Backstage Jobs.
Written by : Naomi Guss (Staff Writer)
Posted by admin on February 12, 2009 · 3 Comments
Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009
Backstagejobs.com.au would like to support the Victorian Bushfire appeal 2009 By having the arts, theatre industries help out, please read this article and donate as much as you can;
The 2009 Victorian Bushfire Fund to assist individuals and communities affected by devastating bushfires in Victoria has been launched by the Premier John Brumby in partnership with Red Cross and the Federal Government.
An independent panel made up of community leaders will oversee the appeal Fund’s operation.
Donations are continuing to flow in via the website and phone, and there has also been an overwhelmingly generous response from corporate Australia.
Donations can be made by
1) Make a secure online donation.
https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp
2) Send a cheque or money order to: GPO Box 2957 Melbourne VIC 8060 (please indicate which appeal or activity you would like your donation to go towards).
3) Freecall 1800 811 700
from anywhere within Australia to make a credit card donation.
Media Source: www.redcross.org.au
Posted by admin on January 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Have you ever wanted to work backstage ? Then BSJ News Australia recommends you check out the ACTT’s Technical production courses.
From Lighting and Sound and Stage Management check out the course below ;
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
LIGHTING AND SOUND OPERATOR
This course is ideal for someone who loves live performance and would prefer to be behind the scenes. The course covers all aspects of preparing and operating a show from making props and basic staging, setting up the show’s staging, lights and sound equipment and operating the show. It is a very practical course that prepares graduates to work in many aspects of the entertainment industry or go on to further, more specialized training.
The course is run in association with the ACTT’s extensive production program so all students gain valuable hands-on experience in real performance and presentation situations in more than one venue including the professional theatre space at ACTT’s theatre campus the Cleveland St Theatre. Subjects include basic Stage Management, Rigging and Operating Lighting and Sound, Occupational Health and Safety, First Aid, Prop Making and Procuring, Stage Installation and Set Design and Manufacture. All work is taught and supervised by ACTT’s technical staff and by guest industry specialists.
The course is designed to provide maximum interface with those working in the industry from a range of professional organisations, companies and venues. There is a strong emphasis on safe work practices and industry expectations. Study consists of attendance at regularly scheduled production tutorials / workshops, a variety of practical exercises, rehearsals; supervised administrative activities, production meetings and performances, tours and on-site visits to a range of facilities and venues and up to two weeks on secondment/ work experience. Students in recent years have spent time with the Sydney Theatre Company, The Ensemble Theatre, The Lyric Theatre, The Sydney Festival and the Sydney Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre. Past graduates have gained varied employment in the industry including work on concerts, television shows, and a range of live indoor and outdoor events.
Click here to Apply and check out the ACTT’s Website http://www.actt.edu.au
Posted by admin on January 27, 2009 · 1 Comment
It is with great excitement that the board of Western Sydney Dance Action appoints Olivia Ansell as their new director.
Olivia Ansell’s involvement over the past decade, as a producer, director, choreographer, teacher and performer, demonstrates her diversity and versatility within the NSW arts sector, making her a valuable asset to an organisation such as Western Sydney Dance Action. Sydney based and a graduate of Queensland University of Technology’s Academy of the Arts, her recent experience includes producing the inaugural season of Short Sweet+Dance 2007, launching the Fast+Fresh Dance series for WSDA in 2008, directing Short Sweet+Dance 2009 and producing, directing and choreographing a range of events and dance activities for companies, organizations and institutions such as Sydney Olympic Park Authority’s Kids in the Park, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Cracker Comedy Festival, Dreamworld Themepark, Entertainment Alliance, College of Fine Arts UNSW, Sceggs Redlands, The McDonald College, Ecole Dance Theatre, Luna Park and the Conservatorium of Music.
Western Sydney Dance Action is a not-for-profit organisation that develops and nurtures the cultural fabric of dance in Western Sydney and beyond. The WSDA mission is to provide support and mentorship across it’s four core areas-Dance Development, Artist Support, Education and Audience Development.
WSDA was established by founding director, Kathy Baykitch, in 2000 as a partnership between Ausdance NSW and Riverside Theatres-and in 2004 commenced as a non-profit association. Under Kathy’s visionary direction, WSDA created, mentored, supported, and produced numerous artistic programs and initiatives that have consolidated Western Sydney Dance Action as an incubator of dance activity and opportunity in Western Sydney. These projects include Dance Bites-an annual program that produces four works per year by emerging and established choreographers, Westbound-a work experience initiative for secondary school students, ConnectEd Workshop series for primary school teachers, Fast+Fresh Dance for aspiring young choreographers and most significantly the establishment of a newly renovated, permanent 5 studio complex in Parramatta City called the Connect Arcade.
After six years of lobbying by Kathy for much needed rehearsal space in western Sydney, Connect Arcade was given funding approval by former NSW arts minister, Frank Sartor, on the 12th June 2008.
Newly appointed director, Olivia Ansell, said, “I am looking forward to consolidating and expanding upon the achievements of WSDA to date, maintaining the nurturing and unwavering support of Riverside Theatres Parramatta as well as projecting a new, self sustainable vision and pathway for WSDA to move in to it’s next generation of dance development.”
By supporting the development of both new and established work, cultivating exchange between fellow emerging and established Independent practitioners, strengthening Western Sydney Dance Action’s relationships between established artists and organizations, and pursuing opportunities that enhance dance education and community participation –Ms Ansell believes she can further expand western Sydney’s reputation as a centre for excellence in dance facilitation.
The 2009 program shall deliver an exciting partnership with Kay Armstrong’s youth dance company, YouMove, who are taking permanent part-time residency at the Connect Arcade. YouMove will be presented as part of the annual Dance Bite series staged at Riverside Theatres, and plan to feature their work at neighbouring arts centres, various community events, showings and educational workshops.
Olivia Ansell will commence in the role part-time, whilst she fulfils her commitments as festival director of Short Sweet+Dance 2009, before commencing with Western Sydney Dance Action full-time at the end of March.
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