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Take Photos for Grinderman

Grinderman are offering budding photographers access-all-areas passes to their upcoming Big Day Out sideshows thanks to a very cool competition.

If you want to win one, simply show the band you’re worthy by sending a link to on online portfolio of your work to grindermanphotocontest@gmail.com. Make sure you include the show you’d like to capture in the subject line, and your full name and mobile phone number in the e-mail’s body.

You’ll need to be quick though, especially if you’re in Melbourne. Entries close 48 hours before each show. As a reminder, Nick Cave’s crew will play The Palace in Melbourne on January 17 and 18, Brisbane’s Tivoli on January 24, and The Enmore in Sydney on January 28. Good luck!

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Warner Music’s Insane Christmas Competition

I don’t ordinarily promote other people’s competitions on this blog, but this one was so cool that I just couldn’t resist. It’s also pretty timely with most of us gazing at empty wallets after all that Christmas shopping.

Warner Music Australia is giving one lucky person a copy of every single album released in 2011. That’s a whole lot of CDs, more than many people probably have in their entire collections!

To be in with a shot just head to Warner’s Facebook page, click on the “win” tab and leave your details. If only winning the thing was that simple! Entry is open to Aussie residents who get their entry in before the end of January 14. Best of luck everybody!

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Congratulations “Levolution” CD Winners

Congratulations to Renee Hermansen and Stephen Fairbank. They’re the lucky winners of a copy of Juke Kartel’s new album Levolution. Keep an eye on your mail box guys, because the CDs will be heading your way really soon.

I’ve been listening to my copy this morning, and it’s really good stuff which takes me back to the golden age of rock. You know what I mean; the kind of music that makes you want to put your lighters in the air and pound your fists in time with the beat.

I was initially concerned that the disc may sound a bit pieced together, with tracks from previous album Nowhere Left to Hide sitting alongside newer material. Instead it just allows Juke Kartel to showcase their very best material, making it a great introduction for anyone that wasn’t familiar with their music.

I must admit, I only knew bits and pieces myself. When “Save Me” started though I cranked it up, remembering how much it revved me a few years ago. How wonderful to hear it still sounding fresh after all this time.

A lot of Levolution kicks along at a rocking pace. Juke Kartel are very good at these kinds of songs; they give them just enough attitude and aggression without every sacrificing the melodies. But for me the standouts were the quieter moments, “If Only” and “Soul Shaper.” They remind us of a different side of the band, and give the disc the right amount of light and shade. We all know this band can rock, but these tracks prove that there’s so much more to them.

Supernova definitely missed out when they passed on Toby Rand, but something tells me he’s having the last laugh. At the helm of his own original rock act, he’s proving himself to be a real star.

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Your Band Could Play On the Pulse

The line-up for Brisbane’s youth festival On The Pulse is starting to take shape, with just two slots left. And if you’re in a band, you could take one of them.

If you want to play on the same stage as Finabah, Flicks, Burning Brooklyn, and Words Versing Verses just head to the On the Pulse festival website to register your interest. All you need to do is to submit a MySpace page link, and the judges will check you out. Six bands will become finalists, and then the final two will be decided with a public vote.

Submissions close on Wednesday September 22 so don’t procrastinate; head to the website for a chance to take your music to the Brisbane masses on October 23!

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Telstra Road to Tamworth Paves Way for Country Music’s Next Stars

The inaugural Telstra Road to Tamworth is winding its way around Australia, and there’s still time to get involved. This exciting initiative helped to launch the careers of Kirsty Lee Akers, Luke Webb, and even Jessica Mauboy. This year’s competition has just kicked off in the Northern Territory, and will make stops in all other states and territories before the year is out.

The competition is open to undiscovered country singers and songwriters around the country who are Telstra customers, or who have family that are. The lucky winners will get some great opportunities, including the chance to rub shoulders with a veritable who’s who of the country music industry, perform here in Oz and abroad, and get into a studio to lay their tracks down.

These sort of competitions provide such great exposure and experience. If you’ve always thought about entering, why not make this your year? Head to the Telstra website to learn what’s required and get involved!

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Optus Searching for Young Music Bloggers for Sound Scribe Competition

Have you ever read my blog and thought “I could do better?” Perhaps that’s a question best left unanswered, but if you do fancy yourself as an online music journalist Optus might just be able to make your dreams come true.

The telecommunications company is looking for aspiring music writers living in regional Australia to be known as Optus Sound Scribes.

Applicants should be aged between 16 and 24 and passionate about the music in their local area. Up to 40 Optus Sound Scribes will be selected to write a blog about music in their town for a period of three months. During this time they’ll be mentored by industry leaders and able to interview top local and international musicians. These finalists will then compete for the title of Australia’s first Optus Sound Scribe of the Year.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, head to the Optus Sound Scribe website and get your entry in before July 23.

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Danimals Release “Fox” From The Lab Recording Sessions

I’ve been waiting with bated breath to see what would come of Danimals’ dream recording sessions in New York courtesy of The Lab, and now I can hear for myself.

“Fox” is the result of a week spent writing in the Dap Kings’ Dunham Studios in Brooklyn and another week recording at the legendary Electric Lady Studios. Mark Ronson and TV On The Radio’s Dave Sitek added the finishing touches on the tune. If you want to learn more about the process, check out the behind-the-scenes videos at TEDthelab.com.

You can have a listen to the track below and if you love it, download it. If you’re one of the first 5000 to download the song, you’ll go in the draw to win one of 20 Numark PT01 Portable Turntables and an autographed 7 inch Danimals single. Free music and the chance to win some great prizes sounds like awesome incentive to me!

Fox by TEDTheLab.com

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Congratulations Linda, Our G-SHOCK Competition Winner!

Congratulations to Linda Carter of Gorokan! She’s the lucky winner of Oz Music Scene’s G-SHOCK World Tour competition. Linda has won two tickets to the G-SHOCK World Tour’s Sydney pit-stop next month, and she’ll be able to keep time while she’s there with her brand new G-SHOCK watch.

Congratulations to Linda, and thanks to everyone else for entering!

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Win a G-SHOCK Watch and Tickets to G-SHOCK: Shock The World Tour Event in Sydney

The G-Shock World Tour is making a pit stop in Sydney next month, with a massive night’s entertainment at Redfern’s Carriageworks.

National DMC champion DJ Dexter, local lasses Hoops DJS, and Melbourne’s M.A.F.I.A. will keep energy levels up. There’ll also be a special guest appearance from the man who designed the very first G-SHOCK watch, Japanese engineer Kikuo Ibe.

Music fans need to purchase a G-SHOCK watch from participating stores and enter their details on the G-SHOCK Sydney website to win tickets to the event. But not Oz Music Scene members. I’ve got a double pass to the show and a brand new G-SHOCK watch to give away to one lucky reader. If you want to win, just leave a comment below telling me your favourite time-saving tip. Too easy!

Make sure you leave your e-mail address with your comment so I can be in touch if you’re the lucky winner. You’ll also need to make sure you can get to Sydney on November 19, as travel is the winner’s responsibility. Entry is also only open to music lovers 18 years and older, as alcohol will be served at the event. Entries close at 5 pm AEDT on October 18. Good luck!


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Win Gin Wigmore Tickets!

Gin Wigmore burst onto the scene last year with her amazing EP Extended Play. Now she’s back with the release of her debut album Holy Smoke.

The CD won’t hit stores until September 25, but you can get an early taste of the new songs on her upcoming tour. And if you’re in Sydney, you can do it for free. I’ve got five double passes to the August 27 show at Notes in Newtown to give away to Oz Music Scene readers. To win just tell me why you love Gin! Make sure you leave your e-mail address with your comment so I can be in touch if you’re a lucky winner. The first five valid entries will each win a double pass. Good luck!

If you’re not in Sydney you can catch Gin at The Toff in Melbourne on September 3, or The Troubadour in Brisbane on September 3. Tickets are on sale now through OzTix.

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