One of Nelson (New Zealand) singer song writer Aly Cook's newest compositions "Grow" has made it as a finalist in the MLT Song writing Awards. "Grow" is one of 10 finalist songs in the award.
Aly will perform her song, with backing band, alongside the other finalists & special guests performing at the evening including Don McGlashen and Mike Moroney.
The finalist in the Awards are ..
THE ONLY THING - Lisa Cruickshank-Ulrich - Queenstown
DEAR JON - Chanelle Davis - Auckland
SIMPLE AND FLAWED - Daniel Munro - Napier
CAN'T LOSE EVERYTIME - Malcolm McCallum - Auckland
THE MAN I LOVE - Chanelle Davis - Auckland
GROW - Aly Cook - Nelson
DON'T BE GONE TOO LONG - Malcolm McCallum - Auckland
STOP THROWING STONES - Dean Murray - Horowhenua
MY HEART AIN'T BLUE - Chanelle Davis - Auckland
HOW CAN YOU SAY - Michelle Reynolds - Upper Hutt
There were 189 entries in 2007.
The Winner and Runner-up will be announced at the MLT Songwriting Awards on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the Longford Function Centre, starting at 8.00pm.
Judges for 2007: Preliminaries: John Egenes, Catherine Short, Doug Wright, Marcella Currie.
Additional Guest Judges of the top 10 songs: Don McGlashan, Ant Healey, Petrina George, Mike Moroney and Cath Andersen.
http://www.goldguitars.co.nz/results_mlt_songwriting.html
For more information on the MLT Song writing awards, NZ Country Music Awards and the fantastic week of festivities surrounding the Golden Guitars in Gore, go to www.goldguitars.co.nz
Country Storm music video is now playing on screens at airports around the US and will be release on the SkyCD Compilation series in the US in April May.. Check out http://www.wingsairportmedia.com/ for details on the screens..
Check out the Country Storm Video (New Zealand) on J2 (Now on Sky Channel 63) and on CMC Country (Australia)
Aly Supports the Anzac project with
music from New Zealand Composer Glyn Maclean.
In Rembrance.. Anzac Day 2007.
I am completely honored and totally looking forward to going back to GORE this year. One of my new songs "Grow".. (not yet recorded) has been selected as a finalist in this years MLT awards. http://www.goldguitars.co.nz/results_mlt_songwriting.html ..There are so many great things happening in GORE this year.
I will be performing my new song at the MLT Awards and also attending the MLT Seminar.. This has people speaking like Don McGlashan and Mike Moroney, as well as the likes of Anthony Healey and Petrina George from APRA and Cath Anderson from Music Industry Commission all speaking .. This is what I found wonderful about GORE is that the NZ music industry come together with the Country Music Scene.. its a vital joining and it needs to happen more often in my opinion.
Anyway I just wanted to share some of the events happening at Gore this year.. Last time I went in 2005 as a nominee in the NZ Country Music Awards for APRA Country Song of the Year, I cannot express how welcome I was made to feel. They even jacked up baby sitters for me, so my 3 little children could watch me perform then go back to the hotel.. It was a completely wonderful time and I look forward to the terrific hospitality and great activities again. For more info go to www.goldguitars.co.nz
Cheers
Aly
www.alycook.com
2007 EVENTS - NEW ZEALAND GOLD GUITAR AWARDS
Friday 25 May:
THE AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY ROAD SHOW
Artists: Adam Harvey and Pixie Jenkins
St James Theatre, Irk Street, Gore at 8.00pm.
Admission: $39.00
Monday 28 May:
NEW ZEALAND GOLD GUITAR AWARDS WALK UP CONCERT
Longford Function Centre, Gore at 8.00pm.
Everyone Welcome. Admission: $5.00
Supper included
Tuesday 29 May:
HANDS OF FAME INDUCTION SHOW
Inductees: Brian Ringrose from Christchurch and Jim Lange from Kaiapoi
Longford Function Centre, Gore at 8.00pm.
Admission: Adults $12.50, Children (15years & under) $5.00.
Wednesday 30 May:
MLT SONGWRITING SEMINAR
The Seminar looks at the craft of songwriting with experienced songwriters, Don McGlashan and Mike Moroney and music industry representatives, Ant Healey, Director of NZ Operations APRA, Petrina George, Manager - Member Services APRA and Cath Andersen - General Manager, NZ Music Industry Commission.
Includes morning tea.
Longford Function Centre, 10.00am - 3.00pm.
Door sales. Admission: $30.00
Wednesday 30 May:
EVENING EVENT
Details to be advised.
Thursday 31 May:
BUSKING COMPETITION
Time: 12.00am - 3.00pm.
Main Shopping Area.
Registration at Cairns Music Works, 30 Irk Street, Gore.
See Saturday for the details regarding the finals.
Thursday 31 May:
MLT SONGWRITING AWARDS
Presentation of the MLT Songwriting Awards.
Featuring: Finalists and Guest Artists - Don McGlashan and Mike Moroney.
A light supper will be served.
Longford Function Centre, 8.00pm.
Door sales available. Admission: $25.00.
Friday 1 June:
BUSKING COMPETITION
Time: 12.00am - 3.00pm.
Main Shopping Area.
Registration at Cairns Music Works, 30 Irk Street, Gore.
See Saturday for the details regarding the finals.
Friday 1 June:
AUDITIONS - ALL SECTIONS
Gore Town & Country Club Stadium and the Calvin Community Church from 9.00am. (approx)
Two venues - Ticket covers both venues
Admission: Adults: $4.00 Senior Citizens: $3.00 Children: Free
Friday 1 June:
NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Featuring: Finalists and Presentations.
*RIANZ Best Country Music Album (Tui Award)
*APRA Best Country Music Song
Special Guests: Camille Te Nahu & Stuie French from Australia and Michael King from Australia.
St James Theatre, Irk Street, Gore, at 8.00pm.
Admission for all tickets: $40.00.
Saturday 2 June:
TRANSPORT REPAIRS & MLT LONGFORD TAVERN TRUCK PARADE
Vehicles assemble at Transport Repairs, Oreti St, Gore at 8.00am.
Leaves yard at 2.30pm going to the Longford Tavern.
Prizegiving at 4.30pm at Longford Tavern.
Entry to Prizegiving - Gold Coin.
Saturday 2 June:
BUSKING COMPETITION FINALS
Time: 12.00am - 2.30pm.
Main Shopping Area.
Registration at Cairns Music Works, 30 Irk Street, Gore.
"DUSK BUSK OFF" Finals at Traffers, Hokonui Drive,
Gore at 4.30pm. Followed by all night entertainment.
Saturday 2 June:
AUDITIONS - ALL SECTIONS
Gore Town & Country Club Stadium and the Calvin Community Church from 8.30am. (approx)
Two Venues - Ticket covers both venues
Adults: $7.00, Senior Citizens: $5.00
Children: Free
Saturday 2 June:
NZ GOLD GUITAR AWARDS INTERMEDIATE
& FULTON HOGAN LTD SOUTHLAND JUNIOR FINALS
Featuring: Intermediate and Fulton Hogan Ltd
Southland Junior Finalists and Presentation of Awards.
Guest Artists: 2006 Intermediate & Junior Winners - Anna MacDonald and Cameron Luxton.
Backing Band: The Southerners.
Gore Town & Country Club Stadium, 7.45pm.
Reserved Adults: $25.00, Children: $6.00
Unreserved Adults: $20.00, Children $6.00
Sunday 3 June:
AUDITIONS - SENIOR SECTIONS ONLY
Gore Town & Country Club Stadium from 8.30am. (approx)
Ticket covers both venues, the 40 Plus Finals and Showcase.
Adults: $11.00, Senior Citizens: $9.00
Children: $3.00
Sunday 3 June:
NZ GOLD GUITAR AWARDS
40 PLUS FINALS
Featuring: 40 Plus Gold Guitar Finalists and Presentation of Awards.
Guest Artist: 2006 40 Plus Winner - Sharon Williams.
Gore Town & Country Club Stadium - to follow the final Auditions.
Admission: Audition ticket covers admission
Sunday 3 June:
SANTA ROSA SHOWCASE
Featuring: Professional & Semi-Professional Artists.
Gore Town & Country Club Stadium - to follow the 40 Plus Finals.
Admission: Audition Ticket covers admission.
Sunday 3 June:
NZ GOLD GUITAR AWARDS
THE SOUTHLAND TIMES NEWSLINK SENIOR FINALS
Featuring: The Southland Times Newslink Senior Gold Guitar Finalists and Presentation of Awards. Guest Artist: 2006 Senior Gold Guitar Awards Winners - North v South (Kylie Austin, Leanne Cryer)
Backing Band: Tightazz.
Gore Town & Country Club Stadium, 7.45pm.
Reserved Adults: $35.00, Children: $6.00
Unreserved Adults: $30.00, Children $6.00
Gore Country Music Development Program
The New Zealand Gold Guitars Awards Committee along with the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) are excited to announce a new joint venture. The two will join together at the 2007 Gold Guitar Awards to bring the Gore Country Music Development Program to aspiring musicians.
This programme is modelled on the successful CMAA Australian College of Country Music held in Tamworth. The course has run in Tamworth for the past 11 years helping young, up and coming country music artists progress their professional career.
The Gore Country Music Development Program is designed to assist country music artists to increase their skills and develop valuable relationships within the industry. The workshops will be held over three days in a residential type programme where participants are accommodated and tutored on the premises.
The modules addressed within this course include: Song writing theory, song writing practical, introduction to the country music industry, interview techniques, preparing to record, self management, bio writing and special guest lectures. Specialist tutors will come from Australia to run each of the modules.
NZ Gold Guitar Awards convenor Phillip Geary said "It is an honour for Gore to be chosen as the only place outside Tamworth to hold this development programme. It is exciting that New Zealand musicians can get access to this calibre of professional development."
The course is designed to cater to people from the age of 15 upwards and the first 30 applicants will be accepted.
Course Details and Registration Forms can be downloaded from the NZ Gold Guitar Awards at www.goldguitars.co.nz .
For further information please contact
Shona Hewlett
NZ Gold Guitar Awards
Email: cairnsmusic@xtra.co.nz
Ph: cell 027 208 4526
WK 03 208 94 54
Home 03 208 4546
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