Creating places + spaces for innovation in music
Establishing creative development and performance spaces for Australian musicians and composers with residential, performance and showcase opportunities. We began on Cockatoo Island, but flew the coup and moved to the Rocks.
Currently we are taking a break from our Cockatoo Calling residency and performance program. Thanks to everyone who participated or attended our events. A big thank you to the Rocks Popup team for their support.
Why?
Currently there are no limited opportunities for residencies focusing on the creation and development of contemporary Australian music. Other performing arts such as dance and theatre include this as an integral part of their creation process.
There is also a lack of opportunities within this sector for the development of musical performance and presentation beyond the standard format of an ensemble or band playing music. Very few producers work within this sphere. This is despite a two way interest between Festival, arts venues and Producers with musicians.
What it will look like?
In the short term, Cockatoo Calling Rocks activities may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Performances opportunities and place to try out new works or ideas
• Opportunities for showings of works in progress to the industry
• Master classes for musicians
• Skills development mentoring opportunities for musicians
• Workshops, talks and performances for the general public
Cockatoo Calling is a place of engagement for musicians, composers, music lovers and the curious of all ages. It enables the meeting of minds, nurturing of artists and creativity, putting in place the musical building blocks of the future with special emphasis on creative development and performance.
Long term strategy and goals:Outcomes:
• Developing new infrastructure for artists and audiences, such as more easily accessible performances
• The development and producing of new music projects
• Skills development and mentoring for artists
• Engaging and building audiences
• Developing a connection point for artists and industry
When:
The program is currently taking a break.. Successful pilots demonstrated the demand for this type of creative support.
Program of activities:
Residencies
Performance program
Specialist event program for events like Moonlight Jazz in the Chinese Gardens and Vivid.
Talks by artists
Projects in the pipeline
Currently there are no plans for further projects in the Cockatoo Calling residency and performance program. Thanks to everyone who participated or attended our events.
Opportunities exist for philanthropic contributions for this scheme, which will facilitate the creation of new Australian works. We have an opportunity for a new space in 2013, however sadly no money to fund the running of the space.
If you are interested in supporting our work places + spaces is on the cultural register and donations are tax deductable.
For more information on our our support for creative arts projects and how you might become involved please contact Joanne Kee
Contact Joanne Kee for more information:
0414 973 095
-jkee(at)ceressolutions.com.au-
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