For over 40,000 years, music has played a fundamental role in Indigenous culture. The National Indigenous Music Awards 2012 [NIMAs] are a celebration of Indigenous music that honours contemporary and traditional artists. Last year the NIMAs moved from a NT artists only event to a national representation of Indigenous music and the strong response from the rest of the country has ensured the national awards are here to stay. While contemporary man Dan Sultan rocked the show headlining last year’s bill, it was Shellie Morris and the Yanyuwa Song Women’s performance that soothed the soul. “These awards are becoming more ...
Darwin Festival 2012: 9 – 26 August Darwin Festival has become the premier Top End arts event with a program that is distinctly flavoured with Indigenous, Asian and multicultural events. Held over 18 days in August during the dry season, the Festival boasts an eclectic and colourful program encompassing theatre, music, dance, visual arts, comedy, film, workshops, and free events in tropical, outdoor venues. AUM PR has been the publicity team behind Darwin Festival since 2006 with the aim to promote the event to the Darwin community as well as to travellers and interstate visitors alike. UPDATE: March 30, 2012 ...
Presented by Tura New Music & Australian Chamber Orchestra The Reef is a new multi media performance inspired by the rugged surf and tough desert landscape of the Ningaloo Coast is coming to Darwin for the world wide premiere on July 5, 2012. Experience a concert program of virtuosity celebrating the sheer wonder of the Australian landscape and soul. Tura New Music and the Australian Chamber Orchestra have joined forces with Indigenous artists Mark Atkins and Steve Pigram to create a tour to Northern and Western Australia like no other. The Reef evolved as the best way to allow as ...
Do you want more publicity and media coverage for your business? AUM is offering an engaging Publicity and Online Marketing Workshop for local business, arts and lifestyle practitioners in Byron Bay. A limited number of participants ensures you will gain practical skills for you to manage your own media strategies from one of the top niche PR companies in Australia. At this workshop you will gain: A solid understanding of how the media works and thinks The confidence to liaise with the media directly The fundamentals of writing a successful media release Practical tips to build your online presence using ...
Victoria Spring is an Australian jeweller based in the hinterland of Byron Bay. Using reclaimed gemstones, Victoria brings her slant to creating contemporary vintage jewellery. Crafting these pieces for over 20 years her designs are highly coveted by many high profile clients and ‘it’ girls worldwide. During 2012, Victoria Spring will be offering jewellery making workshops in Byron Bay. Please email victoriaspring@linknet.com.au for more information.
Combining her extensive knowledge of the arts and professional coaching in personal development, Ruth Rich provides an unforgettable experience for artists and writers with Art Retreats International. The retreats enlighten their lives and creative practice – offering personal discovery with new perspectives while mastering new materials and techniques. ARI engages a savvy team of accommodation providers, creative mentors, travel guides and local experts to provide a unique art experience amidst lavish surroundings, sumptuous cuisine and exotic cultures. AUM worked with Art Retreats International during 2010 & 2011 to target travel and lifestyle media. “I engaged the services of AUM PR ...
Lanterns, fire & outdoor celebration are deeply embedded in many cultures from China, Japan, Burma, and Vietnam to Europe and Africa. The lantern represents a positive metaphor for community optimism and hope throughout the world, and it was from this tradition that the Lismore Lantern Parade was born. This universal and multicultural theme makes the lantern parade appealing to people from all walks of life and nationalities. AUM provided publicity for the Lismore Lantern Parade from 2005 – 2007. Coverage included local and national media, from inflight and other travel magazines to the regional press and radio. www.lanternparade.com Lismore Lantern ...