Debut event: Shepparton Yorta Yorta artist and musician Neil Morris will host an in-conversation event as part of Shepparton Music Week.
The region’s first collaborative music week is here.
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Monday, March 7, sees the start of a series of workshops and live music events to promote and foster the growth of the diverse communities that exist within the Shepparton area.
The week starts with an in-conversion between Brady Jones (Bricky B) and Neil Morris (DRMNGNOW), centred on leadership and the increasing participation of First Nations people within contemporary music.
The local Yorta Yorta artist DRMNGNOW and Still Here music creative director, Mr Morris said the events were rightfully being held in Shepparton, home to the largest First Nations population in the state.
“Some amazing talent has come out of Shepparton over the years, central to this is Indigenous people and the role we have played with song on this land for thousands of years,” he said.
“It will support the cultivation of robust relationships to keep Shepparton talent growing and connected beyond just the local, to our broader evolving music ecosystem.”
Music activism: Yorta Yorta artist Neil Morris will host an in-conversation event as part of Shepparton Music Week.
Mr Morris said the week was a great chance for local artists to network with broader music industry professionals.
The week includes an array of sessions, supporting the recovery of Shepparton’s live music industry and contributing to a vibrant new music economy in a post-COVID-19 world.
Tuesday will see the artist development intensive session, headed by creative mentor Syrene Favero and award winning photographer Lilah Benetti; creatives will leave with a headshot and bio to kickstart their career.
The following day will see an industry discussion on festivals, panelling the faces behind many well-known events with Groovin’ the Moo’s festival booker, Richard Moffat and the Euroa Music Festival’s organiser, Adam Palmer, on the agenda.
Event curator and JL Production and Hire director Jamie Lea said it was more than exciting to have these opportunities in the area, accessible to everyone and anyone.
“The week is about the chance to put yourself out there, find that work experience and that potential job, put your hand up and say, ‘I want to do this, how can I be involved in the region and the success of the thriving events and live music space?’” she said.
“We’re just so excited by how dynamic and diverse the programming is.”
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