Project Description

One Movement 2010 is the Asia-Pacific trade expo for Australian recording artists launching into international markets, and I have been fortunate enough as part a graduate of the JB Seed Management Workshop program, to be selected to represent Tasmanian artists for the first time at the conference.

This is an enormous opportunity for Tasmanian musicians who I have already collaborated with in both formal and informal mentorship, management, promotional and advisory roles (such as Charles Du Cane, All Fires The Fire, Rough Skies Records, The Native Cats, The Paradise Motel and White Woods) under the banner of non-profit consultancy "Behind Every Great Management".

Prior to my Tasmanian seachange I have been employed as an in-house PR at Mushroom Distribution Services, Wall of Sound Recordings (UK), and at Best Est PR (Pulp, Blur, Glastonbury webcast). After relocating to beautiful Tasmania in 2005, I have actively been involved in events such as MONAFOMA, A Day on The Green, Hobart Fringe Festival, and Falls Festival in event coordination roles, as well as volunteering on the board of Hobart Fringe and the young friends of the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (TMAGgots). Many locals will also recognise me from my work at live music venues, in particular North Hobart's "The Alley Cat Bar".

The good folk at JB Seed have provided me with a full conference pass and assistance to the value of nearly $1000, however I need to arrange my own flights, freight, accommodation and per diems during the event and will also be taking unpaid leave to do so. Subsequently I'm relying on the broader community, and some of my volunteer hours 'kharma' to help have Tasmanian artists have a real presence for trade and export at One Movement.

Please circulate this fundbreak account amongst your peers and remember - no contribution is too small and every little bit will help!