What is the showcase?

An opportunity for six Wellington bands/performers to be showcased to the music industry in Wellington.

Each act will perform a 20 minute set. As performers changeover Wellington film and television companies will showcase their work on the big screen to bands and related music industry representatives.

Venue: James Cabaret (as previously known)
Date: Final weekend of November

What music industry is there in Wellington?

Film, television and media production houses as well as national arts agencies, record distributors, recording studios, licencing authorities, audio mastering services, duplication services, printers, CD stores, music instrument stores, band managers, promotion companies, local labels, patrons of the arts, newspapers, model makers, costume and set designers, music educators, local government, central government representatives, student associations, venue owners, bars and musicians.

Will there be representatives from Auckland music related business?

Organistations including radio, television, record labels, magazines and newspapers have been informed and will recieve formal invitations in due course.

What format might the showcase take?

7.00pm - VIP drinks and food on the mezzanine floor
8.30pm - Showcase
11.30pm - DJ until late

How might business be conducted?

Business will be facilitated throughput the evening on the mezzanine floor where 10 VIP guests purchase table places. On the mezzanine floor businesses will be able to invite bands and related associates to their table to develop relationships. A wide range of meet and greet opportunities will be provided beginning with pre-show drinks and food from 6.30pm.

How many people will be involved?

There will be 200 public tickets for sale as well as 100 VIP tickets and a further guest list of 200.

Is this event one off?

For the showcase to provide opportunity for bands and for enterprise it must be an annual (or twice yearly) event attracting national presence and wider media coverage. A second showcase is being planned for April 2006.

Is there sponsorship?

To ensure a smooth running show two major sponsors have been approached and both have requested ammendments to the original proposal and further clarification of the demographic attending the showcase etc. This shows the interest from the sponsors to participate in this event.

How can you be included on the guest list?

Email me in confidence with your role in the Wellington music scene.

What acts will be showcased?

To enable the future viablity of the showcase the six acts need to be high quality (preferably unsigned) acts from a range of genres compatible with the demographic expected to attend. Performers are expected to have established performance credentials however a wildcard act will be selected.

Volunteers required: (6.30pm - 9.30pm)

Bar and security staff are required throughout the evening particularly until 9.30pm. I am sure that I can find suitable reimbursement for your time and effort. (Negotiable!!!)

Contact me in confidence to register your interest.

Regards,

Tane McLeay
mcleayt@brooklynprimary.school.nz