AUGUST 2010

BLU FM 89.1 presents

B L U E M O U N T A I N S
SINGER - SONGWRITER CHALLENGE 2010

at the Gearin Hotel, Katoomba

1st heat: Thursday 26 August
Eddie Boyd (Winner)
Nat Jones
Bort

2nd Heat: Thursday 2 September
Nic Danta
EmFatale
John Robson

9 September – Heat 3
Michael Hanlon
Mad Cowboy Disease
Anna Forbes-Coller

16 September – Heat 4
Lelly K.
Anna Feord
Ramon Menon

Terms and conditions
1. Any type of music is welcome.
2. The songs should be originals.
3. Artists must be unsigned.
4. Entries limited to solo and duo performers.
5. Artists should live or work in the Blue Mountains local government area..
6. The artist must be prepared to perform without compensation.
7. Sets will be 20 minutes duration.
8. There will be four artists each night.
9. Winners will receive prizes as announced.
10. The winning band in each heat will be determined by judges.
11. Audience response is one of the judging criteria.
12. The judge’s decisions are final.

Registration Form HERE

REGISTRATION STILL OPEN

Prizes

The winner will receive:
Recording time at Sound Heaven Recording Studios in Wentworth Falls.
www.soundheaven.com.au
A video clip of one songe from Blue Mountains Multi Media - www.bmmm.net
- and EasyFlicks Movie Makers - www.easyfm.com.au

Other prizes to be announced.

Judging Criteria

1. Originality of material.
2. Musical skill.
3. Musical imagination
4. Presentation & sate presence
5. Relevance & potential
6. Audience response
7. Overall professionalism

JULY 2009

PRESS RELEASE

Acoustic Lounge returns Thursday the 23rd July.


BLU FM's popular Acoustic Lounge returns with Lisa McNaughton and Lucia performing at Jack Thompson's Gearin Hotel.

Lisa and Lucia were the winners of the BLU FM Singer-Songwriter Challenge last year.
"We are really pleased to have the Acoustic lounge running again", said Ken Quinnell, Acoustic Lounge organizer. "The Lounge is a great night out for music lovers".

We present laid back, listenable music from the best talent the mountains has to offer and it is good we are starting off with two such popular performers as Lisa and Lucia. The Acoustic Lounge kicks off at 8.00 pm on Thursday nights at the
Gearin Hotel and admission is free. See musicians below who will be appearing at the Gearin Hotel

AUGUST

*Thursday 6th* Lucy Harte + Raman Menon

*Thursday 13th* Dean Ackerman + The Lost Mariachi

*Thursday 20th* Natalie Tomlins + Nick Szenkuti

*Thursday 27th* Kelly Hope + Leanne Hawkins

SEPTEMBER

*Thursday 3rd* Ukulele Orchestra + Peter Long

*Thursday 10th* Bonnie Coady + Bronnie Ware

Also Appearing Soon:

Lime & Steel

Josh Graham

Emma Wolthers

OCTOBER

*Thursday 15th* Enerate & Lucy Harte


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PRESS RELEASE

Lucy returns to the Acoustic Lounge

Lucy Harte and Raman Menon are performing Thursday 6 August
at BLU FMs Acoustic Lounge at Jack Thompsons Hotel Gearin in
Katoomba.

Lucy is one of the most popular performers at the Acoustic Lounge. She
is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter who has been playing music since
childhood, travelling with her parents to folk festivals.

Lucy started writing music when she was 15 years old and started
performing at festivals and local venues when she was 18.

Raman Menon works as a solo songwriter-producer and is currently
finialising his debut album. Ramans solo acoustic shows have been
described as intense and unapologetically honest.

The Acoustic Lounge kicks off at 8.00 pm on Thursday nights at the
Gearin Hotel and admission is free.

JUNE 2009

In conjunction with the 2009 Winter Magic Festival BLU FM 89.1 is pleased to announce the release of "Blue", an album of songs released by singer songwriters performing during the 2009 Festival. These original songs highlight the talent to be found in the Blue Mountains, which BLU FM is proud to support.

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