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fRETfEST 2009 - Taking it to a new level!




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   fRETfEST: General Info
Member Since11/1/2006
Band Websitewww.fretfest.com
Band MembersIn 2007 fRETfEST staged a search for authentic new emerging artists called "Find Of The Year" at the Qld Performing Arts Centre, and we revealed 40 Finalists across 4 age groups, each with their own unique style and musical flavour.

In 2008 we took the 40 artists to the Woodford Folk Festival where they each performed live and, in 2009, we returned with the best of our best. We performed every day to near capacity crowds and we sold out of our 'Best Of 2008' compilation CD! It's was AMAZING!

Now, here’s the instructions for participating in this year’s 2009 fRETfEST events, as an emerging artist:

This year, fRETfEST is not being run as a "competition" ~

We’re simply on the lookout for South East Qld’s best new singer songwriters and we’re providing meaningful live performance opportunities at local hotels around Brisbane and the surrounding South East Queensland region.

We've organised the gigs in suburban pubs, and we're inviting everyone to come along and check it out, first.

If you like what you see, you can hand over a demo and we’ll have a listen to it and if your demo rocks we’ll get back in touch with you. We'll discuss how to arrange to get up on one of our fRETfEST stages, (if your material is suitable), and if you're accepted you'll get paid to play!

So... check out the gigs listed here and COME ALONG. See Venues & Dates here on myspace, and COME TO THE GIG to introduce yourself to the MC.

IMPORTANT. Your demo must contain your own original acoustic SOLO songs, just 3 or 4 songs only, and without the aid of any overdubs or backing muso’s or any special effects; and it must be just you, alone, on your acoustic guitar (SOLO) and with guitar and vocal only. No instrumentals please; just you and your ACOUSTIC GUITAR, and all songs must be G-rated and recorded “live”.

If you need any help making demo just speak to the guys at AUDIO ADVANTAGE in Brisbane, or ALCHEMIX, or NASTY STUDIOS.... and tell em we sent you! Otherwise just record it at home coz the quality of the recording is not as important as the quality of your songs.

IMPORTANT. The first step is to come along to one of the gigs and say gidday; an hand over a demo.

Ok cool!

Fretfest

For further VENUE BOOKINGS please contact fRETfEST management via www.fretfest.com

InfluencesNew Music - in a range of genres. Dedicated to the singer-songwriters of the world.
Sounds LikeWhatever sounds good to the maker of the music. Original and new.
Record LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 12 2009 2:00P
The Boardwalk Tavern ~ HOPE ISLAND GOLD COAST, Queensland
Dec 13 2009 2:00P
Iceworks Bar Restaurant ~ PADDINGTON Brisbane, Queensland
Dec 14 2009 7:30P
CHALK HOTEL (acoustic solo) Brisbane, Queensland
Dec 19 2009 2:00P
The Boardwalk Tavern ~ HOPE ISLAND GOLD COAST, Queensland
Dec 21 2009 6:30P
CHALK HOTEL ~ fRETFEST BY CANDLELIGHT Brisbane, Queensland
Dec 27 2009 9:30A
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL WOODFORD, Queensland
Jan 9 2010 7:30P
FARMER’S HALL SAMFORD Brisbane, Queensland
Feb 20 2010 7:00P
METRO CAFE & EVENTS ~ Toowoomba Toowoomba, Queensland

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   About fRETfEST
fRETfEST was established in 1997 to support the growing interest in folk, roots and acoustic music focusing on the solo sing-songwriter. In 2009, fRETfEST will keep on keepin on, providing valuable live performance opportunities and exploring new possibilities!

Check the dates and VENUES and come along in support of our new home-grown troubadours!

If you'd live in Queensland and you'd like to get involved, solo artists should visit the website www.fretfest.com and click on 'Get On Stage' to find out how to audition. You can always come along to any of our gigs, but leave your guitar at home bcoz fRETfEST is not a "jam nite" ~ it's a professional showcase where all of the artists are paid to perform. All the acts are professionally auditioned and booked in advance.

You can also get involved (as a band) with our new showcase events, and all you have to do is SEND US AN EMAIL TO : info@fretfest.com ~ only acoustic/folk/pop/rock/fusion (not heavy). We will email you the application form and details etc.

fRETfEST supports and provides performance and recording opportunities for emerging acoustic music artists.

Visit the website now! www.fretfest.com :)
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   fRETfEST's Friend Space (Top 29)
fRETfEST has 315 friends.
 TommyD! 


 JaC Stone 


 Jessiah Cocks 


 Bernie Carson 


 Rene Ranke 


 Georgia Potter 


 Jake Lloyd Jones 


 Jess Holz 


 Nick Hutchinson 

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 Michael David 


 Hailey Calvert 


 Dave Di Marco 


 Claye Middleton 


 Katherine Cooper 


 Simone Elias 


 Tim Loydell 


 Casey Fogg 


 Ed Williams 


 Jason Maynard 


 Pete Murray 


 Nathan Kaye נתן 


 Paul Greene 


 Asa Broomhall 


 Greg Arnold 


 rokstar 


 Bec Willis 


 Kristina Olsen 


 Bind 


 Ryan 





fRETfEST's Friends Comments
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Lecia

Lecia



Aug 27 2009 3:25 AM

Hey there.  I see you are on the Gold Coast now.  I would love to get involved.  Thankyou..Lecia  xx
TommyD!

TommyD!



Jun 3 2009 1:43 AM

CHALK HOTEL... THIS THURSDAY... JUNE 4... SHOW STARTS @ 9... free entry
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Rene Ranke

Rene Ranke



Mar 15 2009 10:36 AM

Thanks Al and fRETfEST.

The shows are just hot lately.

So much talent in this town.
Ed Williams

Ed Williams



Mar 5 2009 6:38 AM

lets get this party started ............. why did the beetroot blush cause he saw the salad dressing ..... lucky i can sing and play guitar huh.............. Peace Proper Now Ed.
TommyD!

TommyD!



Feb 28 2009 4:20 AM

Hey ff way to Go! woot!!!

Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper



Feb 12 2009 3:28 PM

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women in docs



Jan 28 2009 6:13 AM

Hiya all Fretfesters!!!
ahhh it's come a long way since the old days at The Pavilion in West End, where we graced the stage.
Congrats on the new CD, looking foward to catching some shows at the Chalk.
Cheers
Chanel
women in docs
Nick Hutchinson

Nick Hutchinson
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Jan 21 2009 12:54 AM

fRETfEST!!! RAVE MAGAZINES NEW #1!! AWesome review!! Thanks for all the support, can't wait to play at the next gig!!
Rene Ranke

Rene Ranke



Dec 24 2008 6:19 AM

Hey!

Monday at The Chalk was just too much fun. Let's do it again.

Thanks fRETfESt. Thanks Al. And THANKS to The Chalk for getting behind us.
JaC Stone

JaC Stone



Dec 23 2008 1:57 AM

Thanks for last night fRETfEST. So glad to be apart of it all :) Had a GREAT time!!! SEE YOU AT WOODFORD WOOOOO
JaC
Bernie Carson

Bernie Carson



Dec 10 2008 3:04 AM

Fretfest @ Woodford Folk Festival

Not long now till we set the Blue Lotus Alight with acoustic music.

Can't wait have just about worn my programme out planning what i will go and see.

Merry Christmas Fretfest and lets all rock in the New Year together at Woodford

Love & Peace Bernie & Nell
Dave Di Marco

Dave Di Marco



Nov 18 2008 1:07 AM

Hey Fretfest!
Thought you might like to know that recording is going smoothly and should be done within the next month or so!

Thanks for all your help and encouragement! First copy will be heading your way no doubt.

Peace,
Dave Di Marco
Bernie Carson

Bernie Carson



Nov 12 2008 3:30 AM

Great New Profile Photo what a great bunch of talented singer songwriters

Good luck tonight at the Full Moon Hotel sorry I couldn't be there

Love & Peace Bernie
Jess Holz

Jess Holz



Oct 27 2008 12:35 PM

Thanks Fretfest! I really appreciate all your support which has helped to get me this far. Catch you at gigs.
Jess xox
Dave Di Marco

Dave Di Marco



Oct 27 2008 6:28 AM

You just keep growing don't ya fretfest!? haha

Thanks for everything,
look forward to playing Wednesday night at the Full Moon Hotel.

Peace,
Dave Di Marco
Bernie Carson

Bernie Carson



Oct 23 2008 12:15 PM

BOOO YEAH MAN!

go fRETfEST!!

you guys are gorgeous!!


BERNIE
Bernie Carson

Bernie Carson



Oct 16 2008 12:50 PM

Thanks heaps guys for coming to Bernie's hometown I really enjoyed the support and i think that Harrisville loves Fretfest. See you guys in a couple of weeks

Is that me at the start of the top friends list??????? I'm honoured

Love & Peace Bernie

Oh and Woodford Folk Festival here we come. Fretfest at it's best.

(Yeah that was my mum) you gotta love her
JaC Stone

JaC Stone



Oct 6 2008 1:03 PM

Thanks 4 tonight fRETfEST. That Chalk gig was great. Probably the best gig I've had in ages.
peace
JaC
TommyD!

TommyD!



Oct 2 2008 7:35 AM

Hey fRETfEST, the work you are doing in the brisbane music scene is inspirational, peace
and thanks
Nick Hutchinson

Nick Hutchinson
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Sep 30 2008 6:47 AM

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Nick Hutchinson

Nick Hutchinson
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Sep 30 2008 6:38 AM

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Bernie Carson

Bernie Carson



Aug 22 2008 10:05 AM

hello Fretfest


Thanks for all your support and look forward to playing at the Queen Street Mall

Proud to be a Fretfester

Love & Peace Bernie
Dave Di Marco

Dave Di Marco



Jul 14 2008 4:47 AM

yo fretfest,
finally laying down some fresh tracks soon, and perhaps might make up more copies!

BOUT TIME!
Bessy-Lou

Bessy-Lou



Jun 15 2008 6:19 AM

Hey guys. I have a martin dxc guitar for sale for $1000 with vintage martin flight case, i'll be bringing it down when i play at waterloo if anyone is interested in purchasing a new guitar. I'm also chasing a second hand nylon guitar with a sweet pick up for about the same price. see ya'll soon.
xoxo
Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper



May 27 2008 7:39 AM

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ITS GOING TO GO OFF!!
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