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	29.03.02 - Squipplepippy news. From Squipplepippy. Squipplepippy launched their new 'self titled' EP at The Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts on the 16th March 2002. They were joined by The Lazy Ocean Glitters, Breathing Autumn and some very special guests known as Tonjip. We'd just like to say a big thankyou to everyone who came to see the show or helped out in any way to put on this show. Also a huge thanks to the staff at The Judith Wright Centre and the three fantastic bands which played. A review, photos and video of the evening are coming soon. You can purchase our new 'self titled' EP for $10 by mailing sales@squipplepippy.com or asking any of the band members. We have just signed on with Toupee Records and they will be distributing the EP, so look out for it in your favourite record store soon. And don't forget to check www.squipplepippy.com to keep up-to-date on all the latest Squipplepippy info.
	29.03.02 - Rocfish launch new video and CD. Rocfish is launching their brand new Video and CD 'A Rip Roaring Tale' at the Australian Gospel Music Festival this Saturday.
	29.03.02 - P.O.D. climbing Oz charts. From AJ Hulsman. Great news again this week as US Christian rockers P.O.D. have have gone up on the ARIA chart from 44 to 36 with Youth Of The Nation out nationally on Warner. Check the ARIA website here for more details.
	29.03.02 - Want to start a band? From Paul Doolan. I am looking for keen, interested musicians who are busting at the seams to start a new Gold Coast/Brisbane band. I am into punk, rock, heavy, or some other stuff....so I would be keen to start a band with those type of influences. Interested people email me or call me please.... paul_doolan@hotmail.com, 0401979989.
	29.03.02 - A finalé for Youthforce Christian Rock Eisteddfod. From ACAN. A song is needed for the finalé of the 2003 Youthforce Christian Rock Eisteddfod. To be eligible, the song must: 1. reflect the Book of Proverbs from the Bible, 2. be 3-5 minutes in duration with a chorus section for the cast to join in 3. be submitted written as a manuscript with a copy of the song on a cassette or CD. 4. be submitted and received at Bible House (NSW) by Friday July 19th July this year 5. be performed by your youth band / group (although a professional singer may also be featured with your group). Further info is available from 02 9267 6862 or chris@biblesociety.com.au.
	29.03.02 - Who's Warped? From ACAN. Prominent Vic-based melodic band Antiskeptic have been added to the Vans Warped Tour. More info here.
	29.03.02 - Amy Grant features Aussie guitarist? From ACAN. Rumour has it that the US Christian music legend features Aussie Adam Lester playing a bit of guitar. Seems PC3 may have been recording their 'New Map of the World' CD in a Nashville studio, across the hall from where Amy's 'Legacy' CD was being put together. Guess we'll have to check the liner notes when Amy's newie is released in May to see if this is true!
	29.03.02 - Rivertribe - well deserved success. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. One of the most impressive, and well-deserved, success stories in recent Australian musical history is that of two Melbourne musicians who, in a relatively short space of time, have been catapulted into national and international limelight with some of the most original and innovative Christian music ever! That duo is Rivertribe. While the critical and popular acclaim they've garnered in the past two years has elevated them to the status of one of this country's major Christian acts, there's still the unmistakable feel that Rivertribe has only just begun to tap their creative potential. That's quite a claim, considering what they have accomplished. Formed as a means of expressing worshipful meditation on the Scriptures in a culturally appropriate way, Rivertribe has found enthusiastic support among a wide audience. They have performed on streets to big auditoriums, including the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, the Singapore River Festival, the Asia-Pacific Political Forum, Sydney Opera House, Melbourne International Festival, United Nations Day of the Older Person, and Awakening 2000 concert at Stadium Australia. Rivertribe features Mike Lane on didgeridoo and African drums, Irish low whistle, Armenian duduk, Native American flute, Oriental flute and Bamboo saxophone, and David Gleeson on classical violin, percussion, didgeridoo and Native American flute. With the release this week of their new CD 'Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble', Rivertribe takes its unique mix of meditative, spiritually charged instrumental music to the world. This project is the duo's third release, but its first international label release with Elevate Records. It follows two highly successful independent releases, Journey and The Blessing. Listen to samples of the new album here and, if you're attending AGMF, make sure you catch their performances.
	22.03.02 - Interim on 96Five tonight. From Chris Mundy \| Interim. Me and Matt (from 'Interim') are going into FM96.5 tonight (Friday) for Night Alive so listen out for us from 7pm! You can request these two songs (Chris Mundy - 'Metropolis', Interim - 'Part of Design') every night over the next week or so. Call 96Five on 3217 5999 or visit www.96five.org.au to vote for the interactive 9 at 9! Vote now!
	22.03.02 - David Evans new CD. From David Evans. Hi everyone, announcing the latest recording from David Evans - 'Quickening'. Please email comeaway@bigpond.com if you would like to know how to get your hands on a copy!
	22.03.02 - Interim riding the airwaves. From ACAN. Interim's new single 'Part of Design' debuted recently as the 8th most played Aussie song on Christian Radio (TRAA Charts).
	22.03.02 - Nattasha's friendly Supergirl. From ACAN. Contemporary country singer-songwriter Nattasha Crestani has released a new single called SuperGirl, written about one of her friends. Nattasha describes the song as "a guitar-laden hooky melody with cool fiddle". You can listen to a preview at www.nattasha.com with a link to order online.
	22.03.02 - Propane's grace at work. From ACAN. Activity has been at an all time high in the Propane camp with the production of their first long player CD entitled 'Grace Over Karma'. All 11 tracks have been recorded and mixed and from initial reviews the band seem to be on a winner. Whilst the band's artist directors are collaborating over the CDs cover, the disc is being mastered down at Byron Bay with plans for a launch within the next two months. More Propane news at www.propanemusic.com.
	14.03.02 - Tonjip on the prowl. From Tonjip. Tonjip are in town for 1 month and doing some shows. However, we are billing ourselves as special guests to use these shows as warm up gigs. Check out any shows that don't specify the special guest, it may be Tonjip. New single out exclusively for AGMF, it is a double A side with one previously unreleased Tonjip tune and one acoustic Tonjip tune. Two new funky t-shirt designs also available at AGMF. Remember, if you want to look good, Tonjip are the best dressed band in the business. Peter Furhler from the News Boys thinks that Tonjip are the best new talent and is trying to get some USA interest happening with a few respondents. Keep us in your prayers. After AGMF remember to vote on both 96.5FM and JJJ for the new Tonjip singles - both 'Electromatic' and 'Sunchaser'.
	14.03.02 - Groundswell applications due. From Nerida McCallum/Groundswell. Just a friendly reminder that the cut off date for applications to play at this year's Groundswell is coming up - 29th March. Both applications and demos need to be received by this date. Request an application form here - groundswell@powerup.com.au.
	14.03.02 - Groundswell volunteers needed. From Nerida McCallum/Groundswell. Groundswell is an all ages music and arts festival that has attracted a large crowd in Brisbane for 7 years. Not only does Groundswell provide some quality musical acts and showcases some great artwork, but it's purpose is to raise funds to cure blindness. Christian Blind Mission International (CBMI) is an international organisation dedicated to the prevention and curing of blindness, as well as to the education and rehabilitation of people who are blind or have disabilities. CBMI has got more that 57 ongoing projects in 24 countries. The Australian side of CBMI provides funds and resources for projects in both Australia and overseas. All of the proceeds of Groundswell go to CBMI - which makes a real difference to the quality of life of hundreds of people in Australia and developing countries. We are asking for some help in the area of volunteers. The whole event runs on the time and energy of volunteers. From cleaners to stage hands there are many people needed to make the day functional. If you are keen to lend a hand, enjoy being around people and music and would like to be a part of giving someone the gift of sight, then here is the perfect opportunity. Groundswell will be held on the 20th of July this year, so please contact me asap with your interest in volunteering for the day. Nerida McCallum - ph 3342 6433, mob 0412 776 905, email groundswell@powerup.com.au.
	09.03.02 - New Interim website. From Interim. Hot on the heels of the release of their single "Part of Design", Interim have launched their brand new website. With details of their gigs, history, photos, and CD releases, there's a veritable treasure trove of info. You can also download a sample from the single "Part of Design". Check it out now. www.interimmusic.com.
	08.03.02 - The India diaries. From ACAN. Bec and Jared from Compliments of Gus, along with Lisa Reynolds and members of Alabaster Box are currently in India where they are part of a documentary being put together by humanitarian organization Compassion Australia. You can read about the adventures in Jared and Bec's daily diary entries at www.complimentsofgus.com (they met their sponsor child on day 4!) Find out more about Compassion Australia at www.compassion.com.au.
	08.03.02 - PC3 plays to sellout crowds on US Third Day tour. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. PC3 continues to blitz US audiences on the Third Day "Come Together" tour. Reports indicate that the tour has generated 11 sellout concerts to date with more expected over the next few weeks. On the opening night of the tour, more than 8500 fans packed the GSO Coliseum in Greensboro, then 6500 fans filled Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas and 5800 more fans jammed into Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. For more check out Third Day's website here.
	07.03.02 - AGMF: 'Frugals Final Hour'. From Isaac Moody, Festival Co-ordinator - Australian Gospel Music Festival. Many of you would now know that we have scheduled another special event into the 2002 Festival program - "Frugals Final Hour" on Easter Sunday afternoon starting at 1pm in the "Mullet TV Big Top" (Queen's Park, Toowoomba Qld). I first saw the Frugals live at 'Groundswell' 1999 in Brisbane and from the outset I was convinced that this band were going to make a huge impact on the Australian scene. The Frugals, without a doubt, have always been musically pleasing and incredibly creative. Their crazy energy and spontaneous live shows have set them apart as leaders in their genre. The Frugals have been one of the most popular acts at the AGMF and have appeared every year since 2000. It is certainly a sad occasion for live Australian music, however, we are very honoured that the Frugals have chosen the AGMF as their musical conclusion. Tickets for the "Frugals Final Hour" are included as a bonus for 3-Day Festival Package holders. They are also now available individually for $10 through the Festival hotline: 1800 66 55 11. We look forward to seeing you at Easter! 'Frugals Final Hour' Show, Sunday 31 March 2002, Australian Gospel Music Festival, Big Top, Queens Park, Toowoomba, with Thinktank, Wishful Thinking, The Sellouts. Doors open 1pm- Tickets $10 or included as part 3 day ticket, www.agmf.com.au.
	07.03.02 - The Frugals last ever update! By Shane Shepard/The Frugals. The reason for our last ever up date is that we The Frugals have broken up. Which I'll explain in a minute... A huge thankyou to all the crew who caught us @ Sonfest, Brisbane we had an awesome show and were so blessed by the incredible encouragement we received from everyone, many thanks!! Our sincere apologies to those who were told that this update would be given sooner. Things have been flat out for every member of the band since the announcement. UNLESS YOU ARE INSANE YOU WON'T BE MISSING OUR LAST EVER SHOWS!!! FOREST EDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL 8 - 10 March (vic labour day weekend) Forest Edge Christian Campsite 405 MacKenzies Rd Neerim East Vic AUSTRALIAN GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL, TOOWOOMBA March 29 - 31 'THE NATIONS LARGEST GOSPEL MUSIC EVENT' Queens Park, Toowoomba Tickets and Information: 1800 66 55 11. Well, as promised I hope to give you all an explanation regarding the demise of The Frugals. Click here for more...
	07.03.02 - Kirk Franklin breaks chart history. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. Gospo Centric artist Kirk Franklin broke chart history with his release The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin, 19 February 2002. The project rocketed to the top of the charts selling more than 90,000 units its first week out, breaking multiple chart records for street week sales. Click here for more info...
	07.03.02 - Half Way Out news. From Half Way Out. Top Brisbane ska band Half Way Out are looking for a new bass player. Interested musicians must be committed, be capable of playing demanding bass lines, and preferably be around the age group of 17 - 24. Please email sammo@halfwayout.com as soon as possible.... cut-off date is March 15th. Half Way Out have a big year ahead, with trips to Alice Springs and Sydney on the cards. As well as recording their debut EP in the coming weeks to be released by the end of April, Half Way Out will begin preparation for their first long player to be released early 2003. Half Way Out would also like to welcome Mishell Jones (The Frugals), as she honks her way into the zany Half Way Out horn section. And we say goodbye to long time bassist, Leah, who we had many good times with over the past year and a half.
	07.03.02 - Fiery Fergus is back in action. From Martin Jacobs/Fiery Fergus. Fiery Fergus is back in action at Toucans Bar (20 Park Rd, Milton, Brisbane) at 9:00 on Thursday 14th March. Its free entry, so come on down for a real goooood time.
	07.03.02 - Benjamin Cleaver CD launch - April. From Benjamin Cleaver. The debut EP from Benjamin Cleaver is due to be released in April. The disc will feature the ANSVAR Creative Challenge winning song, "You're Always". Please hold tight for more details or contact bennycleaver@hotmail.com.