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	27.10.04 - Soulframe's new CD, CD launch, win an MP3 Walkman. From Soulframe. Soulframe's brand new album 'Escaping Entropy' has arrived and is being pre-released through their website. 'Escaping Entropy' was recorded at 301 Studios with Producer Rob Feaster (No Doubt, Jack Johnson, Bush), and features the #1 single 'Tonight'. Advance copies of the album are shipping now through the website - order yours today and go into the draw for your very own MP3 Walkman. Details and song samples at www.soulframe.com. Don't miss Soulframe and special guests Rookie and SCAT at Brisbane's Tivoli Theatre for one night only... November 13th from 6:30pm, tickets $15 pre-booked or $20 at the door (if there's any left). Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out! Get your group together and order yours now online at www.soulframe.com or visit Koorong, Word, Ipswich Christian Books or Atlantis Music.
	19.10.04 - Canberra's National Gospel Happening announces key artist line-up. From Wes Jay, The Rock Across Australia. Artists confirmed to perform at Canberra's National Gospel Happening this November include Cheryl Dunn (Canada), Kamahl, Iron + Clay, Mayday, Ian Pavlevitch, Jane Chifley, Kerri Sutherland and 2003's Golden Gospel Award winner Francine Bell. Awards and Marketing Director Kelvin Fahey says that over the past four years, the annual week-long celebration has "opened a new dimension on the Australian music industry". Organisers are expecting around 4000 people to attend this year's music and arts festival held in the nation's capital 21-28 November.
	17.10.04 - Vision marks the 50,000 milestone! From Amanda Richardson, Communications officer, UCB Australia. Vision Radio Network is 50,000 hours on air today as it works towards the vision of Christian Radio for every Australian. The national Christian radio network first came on air on February 1, 1999, broadcasting on one frequency to just one town - Beaudesert, Queensland. Today, it can be heard in nearly 200 communities across Australia, with 49 relay stations in Western Australia; 14 in South Australia; 13 in Victoria; three in Northern Territory; 31 in New South Wales and 79 in Queensland. It is also heard by people across the globe via the internet - tune in at www.visionfm.com.au. A non-denominational, non-profit network, Vision is owned and operated by UCB Australia (United Christian Broadcasters). Each of its relay stations receive Vision’s family-friendly programming mix of about 65% music and 35% talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week from its broadcast operations centre in Brisbane, Queensland.
	13.10.04 - Chart-topper star of Canberra TV launch. From Australian Christian Channel. The history-making Hillsong Church worship team will perform a free live concert in Canberra to mark the national launch of Australian Christian Channel in Canberra on Friday, October 15. Acclaimed singer Darlene Zschech, the face of the 'For All You've Done' album that debuted at No 1 on the ARIA charts earlier this year, will lead the event at the Royal Theatre, National Convention Centre, from 7:30pm. The Australian Christian Channel is presently broadcast on the Optus pay television network and Digital 44 in the Sydney Metropolitan area. In the near future it may be broadcast locally on TransACT, and will also be broadcasting nationally on Austar. Australian Christian Channel Managing Director, Mike Jeffs, said Canberra was a symbolic location to launch the Australian Christian Channel nationally. "Darlene Zschech and the Hillsong church have shown just how creative, talented and relevant Christians are in the community," Mr Jeffs said. "We are excited about the future of the Australian Christian Channel and we are delighted to have Darlene and her team in Canberra to celebrate the occasion."
	12.10.04 - MxPx makes another visit to Australia. From Wes Jay, The Rock Across Australia. Punk trio MxPx is heading downunder this week for eight shows. The tour is in support of the group's forthcoming DVD B Movie and acoustic EP tentatively titled AC/EP. Be prepared to get hot, sweaty and sticky. But, more than anything be prepared to rock and be rocked musically! Dates for MxPx are: 15 October - Perth - Soundwave Festival 16 October - Melbourne - HiFi Bar - (U18s afternoon gig, 18+ evening gig) 17 October - Adelaide - Heaven 19 October - Sydney - UNSW Roundhouse 21 October - Newcastle - Nova 22 October - Gold Coast - Troccadero 23 October - Brisbane - The Arena
	12.10.04 - No ARIA for Christian music sector. From Wes Jay, The Rock Across Australia. The Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) holds its annual awards on 17 October at the Sydney SuperDome. These highly prestigious music awards recognise and promote excellence in recorded Australian music. They encourage production, sales, and public knowledge of Australian artists. New awards this year include Best World Music, Best Classical, Best Soundtrack/Cast and Best Jazz albums. Sadly, ARIA is yet to recognise the achievements of the Christian music sector with an annual award. Earlier this year, Hillsong topped the ARIA charts mid-year with 'For All You've Done'. The church has secured high positions on the ARIA chart for the past three years and gained ARIA accreditation for 12 gold and platinum albums. I think it is time that ARIA recognises the achievements of this sector. After all, it accounts for an estimated 5.2% of the nation's audio music sales, and that's larger than world music, classical, jazz and soundtracks.
	12.10.04 - Daniel Kay: A busy few months. From Mark Nielen. 2004 has been a new era for Daniel Kay with the months getting more hectic as the year has progressed, and the next few months are no exception. Daniel will sing at 'Thrive', the combined Qld Baptist and Church of Christ conference late October followed by the Qld Scripture Union 'Frontline' Dinner. Daniel is looking forward to both these events, but not as much as the arrival of his new son, due mid-November. After a couple of weeks off, Daniel will be singing in Toowoomba late November before the foremost event of Daniel's 2004 calendar, the televised 'Brisbane Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols'. You can stay up-to-date with all the Daniel Kay news and appearances by regularly visiting www.danielkay.com or by joining the mailing list which is also accessed through the website. If you would like to book Daniel Kay for 2005 for your special event please e-mail Daniel's Manager - marlyv@danielkay.com.
	12.10.04 - Jesus Christ's superstar is cool with fame. From Wes Jay, The Rock Across Australia. Darlene Zschech is "Jesus Christ's Superstar" according to The Bulletin. Journalist Diana Bagnall describes Zschech's signature song 'Shout to the Lord' as the religious equivalent of John Lennon's 'Imagine' and the contemporary counterpart to 'Amazing Grace'. The article suggests that some people get a little nervous about Darlene's fame. "I put my hand up to serve people, not for fame," Darlene told the journalist. Check out the full story on-line at this location. In other news from Hillsong, youth group United records its new live CD last weekend. And next month, Hillsong will release 'Unified Praise', its long awaited joint project with Delirious?.
	12.10.04 - Watch Nathan Tasker on line. From Wes Jay, The Rock Across Australia. Channel 10's Face to Face TV program is now available on line. The weekly program is a contemporary "Parkinson-style" Christian talk show. Recent guests have included Nathan Tasker. Over the past year, Nathan has established himself as one of this country's leading Christian singers with two Top 10 hits songs to his credit - 'Your Love Changes Me' and 'Underneath'. If you missed Nathan's debut TV appearance, you can watch it online at this location.
	12.10.04 - Idol coach Erana Clark releases debut album. From Wes Jay, The Rock Across Australia. You may not know the name Erana Clark, but you'll recognise her voice and face. This highly sort after session singer has performed on hundreds of hits songs, as well as thousands of radio and TV commercials. She's performed on stage in Asia, Europe and the United States singing with INXS, Midnight Oil, Tom Jones, Renee Geyer, Wendy Matthews, Kate Ceberano, Thelma Houston and Marcia Hines - to name just a few. In her teens, she scored two Top 10 hits in New Zealand and hosted her own TV show for several years. Australian Idol viewers will know her as the program's vocal coach. What you may not know is she's about to release her debut solo album 'Erana'. A member of the Christian City Church (CCC) Oxford Falls praise and worship team, Ms Clark presents a mix of mainly original songs that will find a place on both mainstream and Christian radio. Her debut radio song is a powerful R&B reworking of Stevie Wonder's mid-70s hit 'Have A Talk With God'. Erana launches her long awaited album at Christian City Church Oxford Falls, Sydney on Saturday 9 October at 6pm. In related news... A huge fan of Christian music has become Canada's latest Canadian Idol singing MercyMe's smash 'I Can Only Imagine' for the title. 18-year-old Kalan Porter is heavily involved in music with his church and family band playing guitar, bass and piano.
	08.10.04 - Gospelomedy a comedy musical outreach coming to Queensland. From Gospelomedy. Gospelomedy, Australia's new and crazy comedy outreach, is coming to Brisbane in November. Come see John the disciple aka (John Lennon) sing for 'Help'. Samson shows his strength and belts out Tom Jones hit song 'Delilah'. Moses rocks the house with 'Goodness Gracious A Great Bush Of Fire'. Meet God's holy Blues Brother Angel Toby. In all the fun the message of Jesus Christ is put forward and souls are won for Christ. Plus the show is free donation or love offering only. Book now. Check out www.messups.com for the latest show times.
	08.10.04 - Fearscape releases long awaited album. From Fearscape. It has been a long journey, but after 18 months of song-writing and 5 gruelling days in the studio, Fearscape are proud to announce their debut full length album 'Sleeping in Light' - 68 minutes of brutal black/death metal, powerful soaring melodies and beautiful classical guitar. Rowe Productions and Soundmass.com have joined forces to produce and release 'Sleeping in Light' which is currently available from www.soundmass.com (Australia), www.blastbeats.com (USA) and www.nordicmission.net (Norway). A few weeks after release, 'Sleeping in Light' is already being distributed internationally, winning Fearscape a growing fanbase in Northern Europe and USA. Fearscape will be announcing gigs throughout Sydney and surrounding NSW areas in the next few months, so head over to the website, check out some MP3's from 'Sleeping in Light' at www.fearscape.com/Mpthree.php and keep a look out for some extreme metal shows.
	01.10.04 - Gospelomedy comedy outreach free to all churches Australia wide. From Gospelomedy. Due to the hurricanes in Florida, USA, the Gospelomedy tour has been postponed leaving time available for any Australian churches to use Gospelomedy free of charge in October and November. Please contact early and go to our website for full details of this funny, challenging and crazy musical outreach.