Kirri Liepins (Rock Solid PR & Fanbase Relations) is inviting people to tell their fan stories for an upcoming book about fan culture. Interviewees are welcome to share anecdotes and insights, both good and bad. Whether you're a musician, a promoter, an industry insider or just an insanely dedicated fan, your contribution will help to make this book a definitive guide to the do's and don't's of fandom.

If there's anything you want to say, email Kirri at info@rock-solid.net.au. You can be anonymous in print if you wish. Please spread the word!

Book @ Moshtix

Steve
Balbi is an accomplished singer, songwriter and performer with a
long-standing reputation in the Australian music scene. He is perhaps
best known for his role in beloved 80's rock act Noiseworks. When
Noiseworks went on hiatus, he and Justin Stanley formed the Electric
Hippies, which Steve described as "everything that the music industry
wasn't". Steve was also the voice behind Ewan McGregor, and David
Bowie's vocal double, in Moulin Rouge. Steve's current ensemble act,
Move Trees, is rapidly gaining popularity around the country due to
their powerful and inspiring live performances.

Steve Balbi plays a special solo show with special guest Kath Haling.

$17 general admission OR $46 for dinner + show.

Rock Solid PR & Fanbase Relations is opening its books to new talent in 2009.

Rock Solid's original mission statement upon the launch in 2005 was to support performing artists of all walks of life, and empower them to reach their absolute audience potential. That original mission still rings true to this day, only our service has broadened to include other facets of the arts and entertainment industry. Each project is built on the same foundation:

» Innovative campaign strategies
» Creative networking
» Friendly service
» A genuine desire to help clients achieve their most ambitious goals and see talent shine
» Competitive flair
» Integrity

It's vitally important to keep your audience highly involved in your business. Rock Solid uses direct audience communication and friendly interactive strategies as a means of surveying and bridging  the communicative gap.

Each client receives a service that caters for their unique needs and objectives. The deliverables of each campaign center around realizing its fullest potential.

When you let Rock Solid handle your PR communications, you will not just find a PR professional - you will find a teammate, a passionate and enthusiastic advocate of your work. We pride ourselves on being personable and honest. When we invite new clients to join us, we expand on their communications and facilitate the development of ongoing relationships with both media and audience. Contact us today and let Rock Solid be your voice.

Hey kids! Kirri Liepins of Rock Solid PR & Fanbase Relations will be making an appearance at the A-Major Music Expo at Newcastle City Hall on October 30, as part of Newcastle Music Week. Please drop by and say hello!

Sydney three-piece rock outfit mrben will be unleashing their debut album “Night & Day” on the Australian public when they headline at the Annandale Hotel on Wednesday November 19. The album has been four years in the making - in 2005 frontman (and band namesake) Ben Wever teamed up with bassist Leighton Holloway (From The Brink) and drummer Jeff de Araugo (Sarah Blasko). They found an instant creative connection, and their combined talents saw them performing in such respected Sydney venues as the Gaelic Club, the Cat & Fiddle andthe Bridge Hotel. The music industry is buzzing about mrben’s debut album, which has been compared to the Foo Fighters but with an Australian flavour. Don’t miss out on witnessing the powerhouse performance of mrben as they unveil “Night & Day” at the Annandale Hotel.

Support acts: Kieran Glasgow, Ngariki and Vaudeville. Tickets $10 pre-sale at the venue website. Presented by Ordio Productions and Rock Solid PR & Fanbase Relations.

We recently welcomed Sydney rock outfit mrben to the Rock Solid family. The three-piece have entered the 2008 Musicoz Awards, a competition aiming to develop Australian music through unsigned and independent acts. Grab your mobile phones and SMS the code mrbe and then a brief reason why you think they should win (in 10 words or less) e.g.: 'mrbe they’re really cool' to 19708000 to register your vote. Or you can view their Musicoz profile here!

The most creative answer will win a Maton Electric Guitar valued at $1,500. The artist with the most votes will win the People’s Choice National Musicoz Award for 2008!

Watch this space for news about mrben's upcoming album launch!

(Cross-posted from the Rock Solid PR website blog)