Brisbane Christian News - Brisbane Christian Chat (Queensland, Australia)


	28.09.02 - Great local bands - in-store now! From Jessica - The Pillar Music & Book Stores. Great local bands album are now available outside of their gigs! Come check out Sonfest headline acts Rookie, Half Way Out & Void If Removed (coming soon) and other awesome artists Aliki Flodine, Justin Mark, Benjamin Cleaver, Paperadio, Mayfly, Paradox, The Last Resort, Elementary Penguin, The Sellouts, Juxtapose, Supafish, Ductape, Jonah, Five To Midnight & Tania G. Available now @ The Pillar Music & Book Stores - 21 Nundah St, Nundah & 166 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield. 'The Pillar - The Bookstore For The Bands'.
	28.09.02 - ACT Government dumps Judith Durham. From The National Gospel Happening. The National Gospel Happening, a Canberra based community charity organisation, have been devastated by the news that ACT Festivals, a department of the ACT Government has denied funding for their event this October long weekend. The opening concert at Llewellyn Hall on Friday 4 October 2002 was to feature a performance by international music legend Judith Durham of The Seekers. After extensive negotiations with Ms Durham's management about the governments decision not to help fund this years event it was decided the event should still go ahead at the smaller ANU Arts Centre but without Judith Durham appearing. A spokesperson from the National Gospel Happening concedes that the decision by the government has 'devastated' the organisers and severely restricted the capacity of the event to fully maximise its fundraising activities for local charities. "It is ironic that the charities we fund are non-government funded community soup kitchens and family support organisations, so after a community organisation such as ours does its best to support these charities and raise funds for their work through the event we still can't get any help from the local government despite our efforts. It is an appalling situation given the record the ACT government has in the area of funding local 'events'. Even the seniors' matinee concert and most disabled performances had to be cancelled due to lack of funding for the venue, despite the genuine and extraordinary efforts of organisers to have these significant members of the community involved. The National Gospel Happening has found some mighty significant support in the absence of Judith Durham and despite the lack of support by the ACT government. International gospel artists are flying out from the US to perform at the event and Australian Gospel legend Jimmy Little has agreed to make a special appearance at the opening concert in place of Judith Durham, who will now depart as scheduled for a European concert tour. The National Gospel Happening Music Festival will be staged 4-5 October 2002 at the ANU Arts Centre, Canberra and further information can be obtained either through the web site nationalgospelhappening.org or by calling 6280 4166.
	27.09.02 - Void If Removed news & update. From Void If Removed. Adelaide Trip rocked - (56 saved)... Void If Removed toured through high schools in Adelaide for Southside Youth / Youth Alive! We saw 56 young people come to know Jesus. The trip also was a time the band was fully refreshed and blessed by the Southsiders! Thanks to all who made our stay so great! We would like to say 'Hi' to all the funky people we met at schools. We will be back to make some more noise soon. Keep smiling :) We are getting close to releasing our album soon... We can't tell you exactly yet, but we will keep in touch with you. We are seriously thinking of doing a 'Live' National CD Launch over the net. That means you can kick back in your office, bedroom or friends place where you can come to our CD launch show in your own comfort > listen to some fine tunes and buy our full length album very very cheap (under retail price). Busted Leg... Shane 'Eggy' (guitarist & singer) has busted his leg up in a soccer final he was playing in and will need to get surgery for his knee. Keep him in your prayers. Don't worry his leg hasn't stopped him from doing anything. He is crazy! Go to www.voidifremoved.com to view our 'Go For It' video clip and Movie Bio.
	27.09.02 - 'Love Conquers All' EP available for purchase. From Justin Mark. The new EP from Justin Mark 'Love Conquers All' featuring the single 'Still' can now be purchased from Word Bookstore in Eight Mile Plains and also The Pillar Bookstores at Nundah and Morayfield. Also you can order online at www.justinmark.com.
	27.09.02 - Last Dumpster show & Toupee party. From Dumpster & Toupee Records. All Brisbanites can catch Rhubarb, Dumpster, Mayfly and the Henry's tonight (Fri 27) launching the brand new Toupee Records compilation 'Histology' at the Waterloo Hotel. The double album includes a chilled out bonus disc and is available now from the Toupee Shop. For more info check out the Gig Guide here. In Noel Mengel's 'Express' column on page 15 of today's (Fri 27 Sep 2002) edition of The Courier Mail there is a short article on Dumpster & a short article on Toupee Records' 'Histology' CD launch.
	27.09.02 - Crew cuts. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. Newboys' Phil Joel is set to release his second album. Joel says that the new album 'Bring it On' gives him a chance to share more personally about the things that God has been doing in his life. "This year has probably been the most life-changing year ever," he says. Sixpence None the Richer has covered the Crowded House classic 'Don't Dream It's Over' on its new album 'Divine Discontent'. It will be released in November. Ginny Owens will soon release a collector's edition enhanced EP. 'Blueprint' will include a video of her next radio single 'With Me'. Bill and Gloria Gaither's 'Let Freedom Ring' and 'God Bless America' debuted at # 35 and 44 respectively on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart last week. They also landed #1 and 2 on the mainstream music-video chart and both audio and video Christian SoundScan charts.
	27.09.02 - Bands required and Emerald gig for YWAM. From Graham Morphett, Mullet TV. October Our preliminary band listings for the Funky Sun are on the web at www.mullettv.com - some of these bookings will change. There is room for more bands, but note that the first three slots are basically unplugged. We are also planning to do the Funky Sun thru November but want to wait and see how they go in October first. November YWAM is doing an outreach in Emerald, and would love to have some bands to support them on either Friday 8th or Saturday 9th in a concert environment. There are openings for bands at Caboolture on the 9th November. December Movieworld plans proceed and we will be in touch for the 21st December soon. January They will likely be doing one on the Car Park roof in Surfers again in January 2003 so let me know if you are interested in this one as well - I don't have an exact date, but it is likely to be about the 4th. We are also thinking about a gig at Caboolture in the open in late January. On the news front, we did a gig with Supafish and 5 other bands on Sunday night last in Morayfield and really loved the concept. It was in a park, there were 4 'Christian' bands and two others. The fans of both bands mixed well, and the bands themselves got on really well together. We were blessed with the sound system which Mental As Anything used the night before on the Gold Coast - all 3000 watts of it - so we witnessed to most of Morayfield! Everyone agreed that we wanted more of this sort of event. Mullet TV loves to do gigs where the bands are unknown - where we are showing people just how great you all are! But we're also pretty keen to have a second event style next year which will be worship focussed - so if you are interested in playing at such an event pls log your interest with me. Finally, the break from gis is now over - with a vengeance! But during the break we've done quite a bit of work with video clips and sound, and have come up with some good stuff for future gigs and for the TV Show 'God Rocks', plans for which continue to progress. Phil now has acceptances from 4 networks for the show - so work will begin soon on the first 8 programs.
	27.09.02 - Hillsong's US launch. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. Hillsong Music Australia has released 'Blessed' in the US launching a 15-city tour across the US and Canada. The tour features Darlene Zschech, Reuben Morgan and Marty Sampson along with other vocalists and musicians from Hillsong Church in Sydney.
	27.09.02 - Affordable recording studio. From Hungry Hill Studios. Hey people. Just letting you know about the funky digital multitrack recording studio - 'Hungry Hill Studios' in Kallangur, north of Brisbane. We've been set up to help young people and emerging artists get affordable access to these facilities. As a special offer we're offering bands/solo artists 2 free hours with any booking over 4 hours. Weekday recording only. Offer expires 31/10/02.
	27.09.02 - inflight finds the entertainment channel. From Connex Australia. Melbourne based pop-rock band, inflight release their second CD 'Entertainment' in November. The LP is being produced by one of Australia's leading producers Reggie Bowman. Bowman has worked with such artists as Pre Shrunk, Hayley Aitkin and James Reyne. The disc will include inflight favourites such as 'Hey Ho’, ‘Dating a Model’, ‘Summer Time’ and ‘Adult Contemporary Radio'. With a US tour lined up for November and December, inflight are taking the opportunity to gig in Victoria and NSW over the next couple of months, including shows with Roma Waterman (17th October) and Alabaster Box. Check them out at www.inflight.fun.ms.
	27.09.02 - Elissa Dovey CD release. From Elissa Dovey. Brisbane girl, Elissa Dovey, will be releasing her first vocal solo CD at the end of October this year. All the songs on this album have been written by Elissa so there is a real sense of intimacy as she shares her heart through song. Her soft rock, easy listening style, with a splash of Jazz, is sure to be a favourite by all ages. On October the 26th at 7pm there will be a concert to launch her CD. This will be held at Ashgrove Baptist Church. There will be a door charge of $8 for those 15 years and older. The CD will be on sale that night. We hope to see you there!
	27.09.02 - Rocfish on the road. From ACAN. Kid’s ministry group Rocfish have been busy, with their second tour of New Zealand last month, gigs in Tasmania and a three-week South Australia tour underway. Their kids club has grown to over 7000 members and is growing daily, and work has begun on the new Rocfish video and CD for release early next year. You can read all about it at www.rocfish.com.au.
	27.09.02 - This week on Oz Christian radio. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. Of the 219 songs reported on high rotation this week by the 25 stations and around 10 programs that report airplay data to The Rock Across Australia (TRAA), 60 songs (27.4%) are by Australian acts. And it seems home grown acts are strongly favoured as 30% of the Top 100 Most Played Songs are Australian too. Audio Adrenaline's 'Ocean Floor' continues as the country's most played Christian song with most stations (AC and CHR) now airing it on high rotation. True Vibe's 'See the Light' is the most added song this week.
	27.09.02 - Australian music quota under review. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is reviewing its Code of Practice. One important aspect of the Code is the Australian music requirement, currently set at 20%. Under the draft new code, the CBAA recommends that Australian music content increase to 25% bringing community (and Christian) stations to the same level as most commercial stations. The peak body for Christian broadcasters, the Association of Christian Broadcasters is not supporting the increase. It has written to the CBAA recommending that Australian content requirements be halved to 10% for stations playing "100% Christian music". Two "blended" music stations (Christian stations playing a mix of 65-70% mainstream and 30-35% Christian music) have supported ACB's proposal for all Christian stations. Woodlands Media recognises the contribution and support Christian radio in this country has made to help build the careers and ministries of many Australian artists. Without it, many artists would not enjoy the ministry base and audience support they have today. Equally, Australian Christian music has helped build Christian radio's identity and potency as a force to be reckoned with, and provided stations with a steady pool of radio-thon endorsements and ministry oriented events with which stations can be associated. It is good to recognise the obvious mutual benefit for Australian musicians and radio to increasingly work together. It is hoped the CBAA will treat Christian radio equally with other forms of community radio.
	27.09.02 - 96five's Gospel Piano's Festival of Choirs. From 96five. Remember well known songs like 'And Can it Be', 'How Great thou Art' and 'Amazing Grace'? Imagine being part of a 30 strong choir singing along to some well known favourites. It's easy - just make sure you are in the audience for this years 96five's Festival of Choirs, on Sunday October 27th from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Albert Street Uniting Church on the corner of Ann and Albert Street Brisbane, just over the road from City Hall. The program includes a fantastic range of Choirs and special guests are The Idea of North. The Idea of North are a fantastic Australian a cappella group that have toured the world and recorded with artists like James Morrison. James described The Idea of North as "the best contemporary a cappella group in the country". Don't miss this great experience. Tickets are available at 96five on 3217 5999 or on line at www.96five.org.au, Adults $10.00. Children under 14 $5.
	27.09.02 - Aussie singer is K-LOVE's favourite female. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. Listeners to America's K-LOVE Radio Network recently voted Rebecca St James their favourite female Christian artist in an online poll. St James took the #1 position with 12% of listeners choosing her as their favourite out of a long list of female singers. This was no small feat considering the list included lauded artists such as Crystal Lewis, Jaci Velasquez, Nicole C. Mullen, Rachael Lampa and Ce Ce Winans. The poll offered listeners the choice of choosing one of 25 female singers or writing in a name of their own. Listeners chose their top five female Christian artists and the winners were featured in the debut issue of Christian Music Planet Magazine, which hit US stands earlier this month. More than 14 000 votes were cast.
	27.09.02 - Trent gets a hand. From ACAN. Former Petra keyboardist Trent Thomason has signed a distribution deal for his debut album ‘Hold Out Your Hands’ which will see it in stores all around the country. Trent heads to the US for some live performances in November and December, with support from Heartbeat Records, who will be submitting the album to radio stations there. More info at www.trentthomason.live.com.au.
	20.09.02 - Toupee compilation launches - Syd, Melb, Bris. From Toupee Records. Rhubarb will team up with Antiskeptic, Mayfly and Dumpster to launch the new Toupee Records compilation 'Histology'. Sydney and Melbourne this weekend and Brisbane on the 27th Sept. Each show will also be giving away 5 double passes to TripleM's M-ONE festivals to lucky payers on each night! Sep 20 - Lansdowne Hotel (Syd) - Rhubarb, Antiskeptic, Dumpster Sep 21 - Evelyn Hotel (Melb) - Rhubarb, Antiskeptic, Mayfly Sep 27 - Waterloo Hotel (Bris) - Rhubarb, Dumpster, Mayfly These will be Dumpster's last shows ever! Catch this amazing band before it is too late.
	20.09.02 - pc3 and WOW. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. The Paul Colman Trio (pc3) will be featured on one of the biggest selling Christian albums of all time. 'Wow Hits 2003' features the group's number one US radio song 'Turn' plus 32 top selling Christian artists including fellow Aussies RSJ and Newsboys. The album is expected to sell around two million copies worldwide. It will be released next month.
	20.09.02 - Dumpster call it a day :( From Toupee Records. After releasing one of the talked about albums of the year and many years of amazing live shows, Dumpster have decided to go their separate ways. The band are finishing on a positive note and say everyone is still on speaking terms. Sadly these upcoming shows will be their last so don't miss these special nights. They will also be selling remaining stock very cheap at the live shows to thank their many fans.
	20.09.02 - Sonfest: The ultimate Christmas gift is here. From Sonfest. The website is up. Check out www.Sonfest.com and be sure to leave us a message in the guest book. Tickets are on sale now! You can pick them up at any Koorong or Pillar store, or phone head office on 07 3896 8744. Here is the latest scoop on buying your tickets. As a special bonus, when you purchase your Sonfest ticket you will go into the 'Monthly Madness' draw to win hot monthly prizes plus the 'Ultimate Christmas Gift', drawn December 24th. This means if you purchase your ticket before September 30 you will go into the September, October, November, December and the 'Ultimate Christmas Gift' draws. The earlier you buy your ticket the more chances you have to win. Of course if you buy before Nov 30 you will also get your free Toby Mac CD. The prizes for the September draw are: 1st Movie Money. A book of 10 free tickets to any Birch Carroll and Coyle cinema. 2nd Dominos pizza party valued at $50. 3rd Newsboys DVD - Live at the rock n roll hall of fame. The prizes for the October draw are: 1st $100 Rebel Sport gift voucher. 2nd Four slabs (96 cans) of Coke or Diet Coke. 3rd Sonfest T shirt. The prizes for the November draw are: 1st DVD player. 2nd Two tickets to the 'Gold Class' Cinemas in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or the Gold Coast. 3rd Wow 2003 CD. The prizes for the December draw are: 1st Dinner for 2 with Audio Adrenaline. 2nd Sonfest Survival Pack. 3rd PC3 CD 'New Map of The World'. The Prize for the 'Ultimate Christmas Gift' from Sonfest is free accommodation at Boonah Motel during Sonfest. That’s right, three nights of air conditioned accommodation at the Boonah Motel for January 23 - 25. The Christmas gift will be drawn December 24th.
	20.09.02 - Antiskeptic #1 in Net 50. From Toupee Records. Congratulations to Antiskeptic who have finished at #1 for the last 3 weeks in TripleJ's Net 50 listener poll with their single 'Called'. The boys are helping launch the 'Histology' compilation in Sydney and Melbourne this weekend before heading off for the M-ONE Festivals around the country. Then get ready for the next big single 'Four Seasons' for which the band are recording a video next weekend.
	20.09.02 - Mayfly touring Brisbane. From Toupee Records. New additions Mayfly will tour Brisbane for the first time ever to share the love around a little. They bring thing their infectious acoustic pop to a few venues before playing at the huge Toupee party at the Waterloo on the 27th September. The band will also be recording all week with Caleb James to complete their debut album. Their EP is available now at all good record stores or online here.
	20.09.02 - Crew cuts. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. One of the hottest acts over the past three years has been Avalon. The group recently announced that soprano Cherie Adams has decided to pursue a solo career. Melissa Greene replaces her. This time last year Lifehouse’s 'Hanging By A Moment' was #1. Rumours are circulating that the band, or possibly just Wade, may release a P&W album soon. Sixpence None The Richer could have another major hit on its hands with its new album 'Divine Discontent' and the first single 'Breathe Your Name'. The single will be released to radio in October with the album scheduled for Australasian release on 1 November. Rivertribe returns to the US on Monday after a week of extensive media interviews in Australia. They join Rebecca St. James on her WorshipGOD Tour of the US. Rivertribe’s line-up features: Mike Lane - didgeridoo, African drums, and programming; Simon Lewis - keyboards, harmonium and melodium; Jay Jay Weiler - Irish low whistle, classical violin and Uilleann pipes, plus Jono Callow - percussion.
	20.09.02 - Best dressed chickens. From ACAN. In a flurry of activity, Melbourne band Sounds Like Chicken visit Qld and NSW on their 'I Am Gibbon, Hear Me Roar' EP launch tour beginning this Friday, and compete in the Victorian National Campus Band Competition State Finals at the Corner Hotel in Richmond Thursday evening before they set off. The band have just made available mp3s of 'Loose Ends' and 'Agent:002' from the new EP at www.mp3.com.au/soundslikechicken and promise five new T Shirt designs will be available on the tour.
	20.09.02 - 34 for 34. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. Australasian acts have a good chance to be nominated for the internationally acclaimed 34th Annual Dove Awards next year. US record labels and publishers recently submitted 34 entries for Australasian acts to the Gospel Music Association. This is the first time Australasians have gained so many submissions. From the 'submitted entries' come the nominations, and eventually the winners. The Australasian entries are: Best Rock Recorded Song... Creator; Marvel; Lads International Mystery Man; Marvel; Lads John Woo; Thrive; Newsboys Best Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song... Amazing; Amazing; Parachute Band Breathe; Worship God; Rebecca St. James Call My Name; Marvel; Lads Fill My Cup; New Map Of The World; Paul Colman Trio Freedom; Marvel; Lads I Love You Lord; All About Jesus; Charmaine It Is You; Thrive; Newsboys King Of My Heart; Dream; Michelle Tumes Million Pieces (Kissin' Your Cares Goodbye); Thrive; Newsboys More Than Watchman; Worship God; Rebecca St. James Song Of Love; Worship God; Rebecca St. James The Light; Dream; Michelle Tumes Turn; New Map of The World; Paul Colman Trio Best Inspirational Recorded Song... All The Earth; Amazing; Parachute Band Complete; Amazing; Parachute Band Best Rock Album... Marvel; Lads Best Pop/Contemporary Album... All About Jesus; Charmaine Bring It On; Phil Joel New Map Of The World; Paul Colman Trio Thrive; Newsboys Best Instrumental Album... Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble; Rivertribe Best Praise & Worship Album... Amazing; Parachute Band Blessed; Darlene Zschech Worship God; Rebecca St. James Best Recorded Music Packaging... Amazing; Parachute Band New Map Of The World; Paul Colman Trio Worship God; Rebecca St. James Best Short Form Music Video... It Is You; Newsboys Song Of Love; Rebecca St. James Wait For Me; Rebecca St. James Best Long Form Music Video... Blessed; Darlene Zschech A full list of entries is available here.
	20.09.02 - Two and a half weeks until Black Stump. From ACAN. Just over 2 weeks until the big event with 109 artists, performers and speakers confirmed so far. For a full list and registration details, visit www.blackstump.org.au.
	20.09.02 - New sight for Blind. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. More than 700 people attended the launch last weekend of Blind's latest CD 'Echoes'. Produced by Rhubarb guitarist's Caleb James (Rhubarb, Elementary Penguin), the six-track EP includes a new version of the crowd favourite 'Long Walk Home' plus three live tracks.
	20.09.02 - Roma remastered. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. Roma's new album 'People Change' will be available soon. The album features a number of new songs plus remastered selections from her three solo albums, CCC projects, and live ABC sessions. She is currently recording a new mainstream album with producer Adrian Hannon (Taxi Ride, Vanessa Amorossi). Her book 'The Working Singer's Handbook' is also now available. The book provides easy to understand vocal training that will help singers reach their full potential. It presents practical tips on how to fix voice problems, posture, breathing, resonance, overcoming stage fright, how to warm up, plus information on performing live and in studios. It is available in all music stores throughout Australia and New Zealand, all Borders bookstores, key Christian music retailers, plus her website.
	20.09.02 - TRAA Song Of The Week: Roma Waterman - 'I Can Be Found'. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. From 1991 to 1996, Roma Waterman was among the busiest Australian Christian singers to perform around the country touring with David Meece, DC Talk, Newsboys and Margaret Becker. Her hauntingly beautiful voice catapulted songs such as 'People Change', 'We All Need Some Love' and 'Freedom' to the top of Christian playlists. But working at a hectic pace week after week, month after month, Roma became so physically exhausted that she collapsed on stage during a performance in Adelaide. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia (similar to chronic fatigue syndrome) doctors told the hard working singer she would have to give up being a performer. For 12 months Roma did nothing but sit in church. "I realised now how much I’d always done in my own strength," Roma says. "I used to push and try to make things happen because I wanted to be a successful artist and performer who was liked by people," she admits. Three years later and still fearful of performing, Roma faced the largest number of people she’d performed to in years. Roma can’t really remember much about that night except it was the "easiest thing" she’d ever done in her life. "I heard God saying to me, ‘that’s what it’s meant to be like, Roma, when you work with the Holy Spirit’. "My healing began that night, and today I’m totally healed," she says. Roma’s song 'I Can Be Found' was written especially for that concert and has now been released on her 'Fearless Courage' album. It is her latest radio single. "If you should fall, I’ll be with you and if there’s a hand on your shoulder you can be sure it’s mine. If you ever need me you can find me…" 'I Can Be Found' - Roma Waterman.
	13.09.02 - Toupee Records launch 'Histology'. From Toupee Records. Toupee Records is launching its first ever compilation album 'Histology' in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane over the next 2 weeks. Rhubarb will join other label-mates Antiskeptic, Mayfly and Dumpster for showcase gigs to celebrate. Each show will also be giving away 5 double passes to TripleM's M-ONE festivals to lucky payers on each night! Sept 20th - Lansdowne Hotel (Syd) - Rhubarb, Antiskeptic, Dumpster. Sept 21st - Evelyn Hotel (Melb) - Rhubarb, Antiskeptic, Mayfly. Sept 27th - Waterloo Hotel (Bris) - Rhubarb, Dumpster, Mayfly. These will be Dumpster's last shows ever! Catch this amazing band before it is too late. 'Histology' compilation - limited edition bonus disc includes previously unreleased Rhubarb track. 7th October sees the brand new Toupee Records compilation 'Histology' in stores but you can get copies 2 weeks early at the launches or through our website. The limited edition bonus disc contains a previously unreleased track called 'First In Line' which was originally recorded for 'Slow Motion' but deleted at the last minute. 23 amazing tracks on 2 CD's for just $24.95 including postage in Australia. Disc 1 01. Four Seasons - Antiskeptic \| 02. Satisfied - Leo Nine \| 03. Landslide - Rhubarb \| 04. Electromatic - Tonjip 05. Said And Done - Mayfly \| 06. She’s My Hallelujah - The Henrys \| 07. Safe Home - Paperadio \| 08. Petit Mal - Dumpster \| 09. White - Pale \| 10. Pop is Porn - Propane \| 11. Sleeping Past Your Station - Squipplepippy \| 12. Can Of Eyes - The Teapot Dome Scandal \| 13. Nocturnal - The Sellouts \| 14. Drained Away - Breathing Autumn Bonus Disc 01. Start Breathing - The Henrys \| 02. Thank You - Tonjip \| 03. To the Reverend Love - Battered Fish \| 04. First In Line - Rhubarb \| 05. Tied Down - Leo Nine \| 06. Easy Doesn’t - Dumpster \| 07. Misunderstanding - Pale \| 08. Mission Control - Propane \| 09. Graceful Royal - Soulframe \| 10. Yet Another Love Song... - The Amazing Joel Hockey Movement
	13.09.02 - Squipplepippy update. From Squipplepippy. This Saturday Night, 14th September 2002, Brisbane bands Shifter, College Radio Friendly, Lewis, Hunnicut, Squipplepippy and Semicolon unite in the hope to raise enough funds to replace the gear that was stolen from Semicolon. The night will commence at 6pm, with Squipplepippy on stage at 8:15pm at The Alley Bar, Milton. Entry is just $4 for a jam packed night of rock and other fund raising goodness. In other news, Squipplepippy begin pre-production on their debut LP next week, with the boys being very excited about this.
	13.09.02 - Carpetman keeps waxing. From Carpetman. I'm pretty stoked. Tuesday night I played at the the Wax Lyrical evening at the Brunswick Hotel. The organisers were so impressed that they have asked me to play at the Zoo on Thursday 19th September as part of the Australia wide tour. You can find out more at www.waxlyrical.asai.org.au. Hope to see you there.
	13.09.02 - Creative Challenge winners. From ACAN. Congratulations to Paperadio who took out awards for ‘Best Original Song’ (Safe Home) and ‘Best Band Performance’ (Your Tide), Simon Boyce who won both ‘Best Vocal Performance (solo)’ and the ‘People’s Choice’ Award for his song ‘Fill Me Up’, and The Chapmans who won ‘Best Original Song for Kids’ (Nobody Appreciates Me) at the 2002 EIG Ansvar Creative Challenge Concert in Brisbane last Saturday. Runner-up details and lots of pics at www.96five.org.au.
	13.09.02 - Meece to release new album and tour Australia. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. Industry legend David Meece releases his first album in six years next month and visits Australia early next year. Meece will perform at the Australian Gospel Music Festival over Easter. Promoters, radio stations and churches interested in coordinating concerts in metro and regional areas should contact Alan Kennedy (Kennedy International) on 0414 522 275.
	13.09.02 - NZ Album Of The Year. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. NZ's Christian Bookseller's Association (CBA) recently voted Amazing (Parachute Band) the Album of the Year at last month's convention. Previous winners have included Offerings (Third Day) and King of Fools (Delirious).
	13.09.02 - Lads box set. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. The Lads recently released a limited edition 3CD collector's pack. Just 1000 numbered and signed packs featuring Arbor Day, Lost@Sea and Marvel are available throughout Australia and NZ.
	13.09.02 - A music festival to stir the soul. From ACAN. Taking place October 4-7 in Canberra, The National Gospel Happening is a 3-day festival of faith-inspired music and arts and was devised as a fundraising initiative to assist the underprivileged, provide positive family friendly entertainment and reach out to the wider community. All funds raised from the National Gospel Happening go directly to non-government funded volunteer-based community charities such as Fusion, YFC, Kairos, Cursillo and regional Soup Kitchens. Performers include Judith Durham, Rick Price, James Hollands, The Idea of North and many more. Details at www.nationalgospelhappening.org.
	13.09.02 - Rebecca St. James reflects on the anniversary of 9/11: 'America's young seeking God'. From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. One year and standing before countless audiences on stages all over America to minister hope and encouragement through her music has convinced Christian singer Rebecca St. James of one emerging fact from the tragedy of 11 September 2001. Now more than ever America - particularly her young - is seeking God with a new passion. She's witnessed the surge from coast to coast. Last year, just two days after 9/11, St. James launched a major U.S. tour in the face of many similar tours being cancelled by artists and management fearful of the after effects of the reign of terror unleashed upon America. From September through November, Rebecca and her tour purposely shifted their musical focus to concentrate on bringing comfort and a message of hope for the future to her audiences-most of them highly populated by teens and young Americans. Herself aboard a plane flying back from Orlando to Nashville at the very hour the World Trade Center was hit, Rebecca later that day one year ago made a purposeful choice to record the vocals of 'It Is Well' - the century old church hymn that has brought comfort to countless millions. It was written in 1873 by Horatio Gates Spafford at the rail of a ship in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean near the very spot where he had lost his family at sea just one year earlier. One year after 9/11, it's a parallel not lost to Rebecca. She now sings the song in every concert appearance, telling the story of its origin and her interpretation of God's ongoing ministry to humanity in times of tragedy...as He did so long ago...as He did last September 11th...as He does today. In an international interview forum last week, Rebecca was asked to share an insight on the anniversary of 9/11 with the world. "I think that the thing that I shared after September 11th last year, and the thing I still feel very passionate about is that Jesus is our hope," she said. "We have nothing to fear because our hope is in Him. Things like September 11th could happen anywhere in the world (I pray they won't!) but we can know as Christians that nothing can separate us from the love of God." And that, at the end of the day, is good news to the world on the one year anniversary that all will remember.
	13.09.02 - "More than many of us can bear..." From Wes Jay, Woodlands Media. "More than many of us can bear..." (Rudy Giuliani) Where were you when terrorists unleashed an astonishing air assault on America's military and financial power centres, hijacking four commercial jets and crashing them into the World Trade Centre in New York, the Pentagon, and the Pennsylvania countryside? Today, the US Government is increasing pressure on its allies to broaden the "war on terrorism" and focus on Iraq. While being an important time of remembrance and reflection, this anniversary has re-opened many wounds and fears. Just as the Psalmists expressed their hopes and despair in times of trouble, Contemporary Christian Music today expresses all the emotions that people are feeling right now. Everything from the hope they are seeking, the faith that they hold on, to and the many questions that still linger. Here is a sample of songs that provide encouragement for people who are still searching for answers, and a sense of hope.
	06.09.02 - Dumpster's final shows ever! From Dumpster. Well, it has been a hard decision, but the band has decided to call it a day. We are going to be moving on with new musical projects & bands, so we will keep you posted. To celebrate, we are doing a couple of final shows in NSW & QLD. A couple of these are actually album launches of the new Toupee Records compilation 'Histology'. To mark this historic occasion, we are giving away free t-shirts with every album ordered, for $25, but only direct over the net, from our good selves. Yes, that's correct. Buy an album and we will send you through a t-shirt as well for no charge. Just email Grant at info@dumpstermusic.com for details. There are limited shirts, so first in best dressed (err... literally). Finally, thanks to everybody for everything. Come along & send us off in style! Saturday 14 Sept 2002 / 7pm, 'Ignite' @ the Gap Uniting Church, 1050 Waterworks Rd The Gap (Bris), all ages, free admission. Friday 20 Sept 2002 / 8pm, 'Toupee Records Compilation Launch' with Rhubarb & Antiskeptic, the Lansdowne Hotel, 2-6 City Rd Chippendale (Sydney), over 18's, will probably sell out so get there early! Friday 27 Sept 2002 / 8pm, 'Toupee Records Compilation Launch' with Rhubarb, Mayfly & The Henrys, the Waterloo Hotel, cnr Commercial Rd & Ann Sts Fortitude Valley (Bris), 18's. Saturday 05 Oct 2002 / Black Stump Festival, Cataract Park, Appin (NSW), (the noise stage 8pm), all ages, see www.blackstump.org.au.
	06.09.02 - It's starting to happen! From Justin Mark. Hey everyone, well things are starting to get going with 'Still' being added to many stations around Australia. Just last night (Wed 5 Sept), JM, Troy Stoi (guitar boy) and Brisbane singer/songwriter Eliah all joined Chris, Kath and Troy from LIFE FM Gold Coast for a hilarious interview. Also stay tuned for upcoming gigs and changes to the JM website - www.justinmark.com. If you have any suggestions jump on and email us. We'd love to hear from you.
	06.09.02 - Sonfest 2003 - The bands are... From Dale Bray, Sonfest. Well it's the time we have all been waiting for the official line-up for Sonfest 2003! Toby Mac - The front man for supergroup DC Talk will explode on stage on the Friday night, Jan 24th. Toby has a travelling party of 12, which includes background singers, 2 lead guitarists and a DJ. His show will blow you away and will be by far the most energetic and dynamic performance Sonfest has ever had. As a huge bonus Toby will also be performing DC Talk songs including Jesus Freak and In The Light. Audio Adrenaline - These guys just know how to rock. No gimmicks. No lip-syncing. No games. This is pure Christian Rock with upfront evangelical lyrics that move the masses. A big favourite of Sonfest 2001, AA will close Saturday night. We will be exhausted, encouraged and lifted on high. Take a free ride with Audio Adrenaline. Mary Mary - What can I say, this multi award winning R&B group will bring a new dimension to Sonfest. Also playing on Friday (in front of Toby Mac), Mary Mary will perform hits from the 'Thankful' album (including Shackles) plus tracks from their newly released record 'Incredible'. What a night Friday will be! So the question remains. Who is headlining Thursday? Well it is with great pleasure that I announce that the Paul Colman Trio (PC3) are the surprise headline act for Thursday. While PC3 continue to break the US market, the band made a last minute decision to come home and perform at Sonfest. As Sonfest strives to support great Aussie talent we shuffled the line-up to give PC3 the opportunity they deserve in headlining a night at Sonfest. PC3 will perform a full show including all our favourites plus songs from their U.S. recording 'New Map of the World'. Also performing on Thursday is pop/rock group Superchick. You may have heard their songs on many movie and TV soundtracks including Legally Blonde, MTV's Real World and Making the Band, Felicity, Nightline, The Practice and even Who wants to Be a Millionaire. On the recent Festival Con Dios tour in the states Superchick sold more CD's and T-shirts than any other artist performing, including the Newsboys. If you haven't heard Superchick then check out their website @ www.superchick.net. Joining the Paul Colman Trio and Superchick on Thursday is New Zealand band the Lads. These guys have been touring hard and have built up a great following here in OZ. The have a solid reputation as a hard working, highly entertaining, evangelical group of Christians. If you've seen them before at the many school outreaches or at AGMF you know what I'm talking about. What a great band to start the Thursday evening of Sonfest. Joining Audio Adrenaline on the Saturday night is the surprise artist from Sonfest 2001. South African band, Tree 63 return with their power pop/worship music that sounds like a cross between Sting, U2 and Delirious. Lead singer John Ellis has the most powerful voice in Christian music and uses it with such passion and desire to worship God. The presence of God is overwhelming when this band gets on stage. It's truly an honour to have Tree 63 return to Sonfest. Remember when we booked Earthsuit to play the very first Sonfest and everyone thought we were crazy. Well history is about to repeat itself. This year we are bringing to you a UK artist called Andy Hunter. Like Earthsuit in 2001 you probably haven't heard of him and probably wont until he hits our shores. Well here is the inside scoop on Andy. Andy is a DJ, but not your regular DJ. He uses his talents to offer his audience a new way to experience Gods love and passion. Andy stated to lead worship through DJing at his church in Britain and since then has been used all over the world, including Matt Redman's Soul Survivor conferences in the UK and the Worship together events in the USA. I'm not going to say much more than that, be prepared!!!! Andy plays on Friday night with Mary Mary and Toby Mac. Finally, it wouldn't be Sonfest without the great local bands who over the past years have become more and more professional and kept up the reputation started by the likes of the Newsboys, Rebecca St James, Beanbag, Rhubarb and the Paul Colman Trio. This year two talented QLD bands will experience an evening spot on main stage. Local boys Rookie will make the big move after two impressive performances at Sonfest 2001 and 2002. These guys are hard working and always put in 110%. With Paul Colman's personal stamp of approval, Rookie will showcase their new EP on Friday evening. Joining Tree 63 and AA on Saturday are long time Qld performers Alabaster Box. AB won the 96.5 Creative Challenge back in 1999 and have never looked back. This full-time band have toured all over Australia and the USA performing night after night with just one goal at hand... spreading God's Word. We are again pleased to be able to have Alabaster Box on main stage representing the many local bands who work so hard and encourage so many. Over the coming months we will update you on the many speakers and local bands we have booked, the extra stages, electives and sports we have planned, but for now I'm sure the artist line up is enough to whet your appetite. Just remember, if you buy you ticket before Nov 30 you get a Toby Mac 'Momentum' CD absolutely FREE! PS Tickets and website coming September 13th.
	06.09.02 - The Sellouts update. From The Sellouts. We've got a few festivals in the pipeline, here are the details. Saturday 07 Sept 2002 / 'Ozziefest' @ Aussieworld (Ettamogah Pub), Sunshine Coast with Bodyjar, Toe to Toe and a stack of other bands, more info @ www.homegrown.live.com.au, $30. Saturday 05 Oct 2002 / 'Blackstump' - with Lightly Salted Peanuts, NPR, Antiskeptic, Thinktank and heaps more Cataract Park, Appin (NSW), more info @ www.blackstump.org.au. Our new single "Rockin' All Night" was released in late July and has been selling well. If you would like a copy send $5 (+$2 P&H) to: The Sellouts, 3 Gympie Rd, Tin Can Bay, QLD 4580. If sending a cheque or money order please make it payable to 'The Sellouts'. It can also be purchased on-line at the Toupee website here.
	06.09.02 - Four weeks until Black Stump. From ACAN. Just over four weeks until the big event, with 109 artists, performers and speakers confirmed so far. For a full list and registration details, visit www.blackstump.org.au.
	06.09.02 - The Henrys are back... From Steve Drinkall, The Henrys. The Henrys have been pretty much missing in action this year having only played a couple of shows. We are happy to announce though that they will be back in town this month for 2 shows with the fabulous Mayfly (Melbourne). It would be great to see you at either one of these shows. As always, all money raised from CD sales goes directly to supporting TEAR's work in developing countries. September 24 Rics Cafe, Brunswick St Mall, Fortitude Valley with Mayfly - FREEBIE !!!! Friday 27 Sept 2002 / The Waterloo Hotel, cnr Commercial Rd & Ann St Fortitude Valley - with Rhubarb, Dumpster's last show ever and Mayfly. This show is $12. Hope you are enjoying 'She's my hallelujah'.
	06.09.02 - Chris Mundy transmission. From Chris Mundy. Chris Mundy to release new single. Chris Mundy is about to release the second single from his 'Welcome to the World' album. The song 'Carry Me' has already gained considerable recognition before its release, receiving a finalist position in the Australian Songwriter's Association's national competition. The song has been remastered for radio and will be distributed to community radio around Australia with a half hour radio special on Chris Mundy's music. Listen out for 'Carry Me' on a station near you!!! Chris' previous single 'Welcome to the World' gained considerable airplay nationally as is to be featured on the upcoming 'Down Under 2003' compilation CD. Chris Mundy at number 26! In our last transmission we informed you that Chris had been added to Flicker Record's site in the USA (owned by Audio Adrenaline). Thanks to all those who voted!! Chris is now at number 26 on the site, and votes can still be made (you can even vote daily!). Go here for details. Chris falling into 'The Loves'! Some of our younger supporters may have spied Chris Mundy singing up front in a new band called The Loves in state schools across Brisbane. Comprised of members from Wunderbar, Rhubarb and the Mercy Bell, The Loves is performing in schools as part of the FM96.5 Choices program which works in conjunction with Employment Plus and SU high school chaplaincy. Check out www.96five.org.au for more info. Help is just a click away. Chris Mundy's music addresses a range of issues that are relevant to people who are struggling to come to terms with life. Now practical help with these issues is as simple as a mouse click away with the new 'Need Help?' page on Chris' website. If you live in Australia and need a helping hand, the 'Need help?' page lists websites and phone numbers of people that can help you out. Check out the new page here. Musician's Breakfast Rocked. Chris Mundy and his backing band showcased at the first ACAN Musician's Breakfast in Brisbane on the weekend in front of key retailers, festival organisers, radio, record labels, industry professionals and fellow musicians. Check out ACAN's website here. Unfortunately, Chris' tour to the USA has been cancelled due to the craziness of the music biz, but you can catch his next performance at the Black Stump Festival in Appin, NSW from Oct 4th - 6th. Book Chris Mundy directly! Booking Chris Mundy for your next big event is as easy as clicking here. If you have a school, festival, concert or other music event that you'd like to Chris Mundy to perform at, email him today for a free quote. See the Chris Mundy Website here.