The fourth and final Jam Out West all ages concert for 2007 rocked Kelston Boys High School on Friday 14th September from 7-10.30pm. With artists Sir Psycho, The Acid Tones, Callista, Quarter 2 and The Rabble on the bill, youth with a rock leaning in their musical dispositions undoubtedly had their fill. Local school bands Sir Psycho and The Acid Tones from Green Bay High School both served up powerful energetic sets beyond their years with some stand out guitar playing by Reuben Winter of Sir Psycho and great vocals from Liz Keall of the Acid Tones. They set the stage for more seasoned, professional acts Callista and Quarter 2 to strut their stuff which they did. The Rabble, never a band to disappoint, had the crowd slamming and moshing to their melodic punk rock set. The GoWest MusicWorks Jam Station was so popular, that a satellite event developed with a good crowd in the foyer for some impromptu performances by featured acts. Rock on Waitakere and watch this space for Jam Out West 2008!
Jam Out West All Ages Event
Friday 14th September 7-10.30pm (doors open 7pm/limited numbers)
Kelston Boys High School, Kelston.
Featuring: Sir Psycho (Green bay), The Acid Tones (Green Bay), Callista, Quarter 2, The Rabble
Supported by Waitakere City Council, The Edge, GoWest MusicWorks and EntertainmentWorks
Excitement was high for the third of the Jam Out West all ages concerts held on Friday 27th June from 7.30-10.30pm at The Trusts Stadium, Henderson. With artists SAS (from Kelston Boys), Kolab, McJigsaw and Nesian Mystik in the house the series, which runs through to September ’07, yet again provided youth with a great social experience. Local lads SAS or ‘Sweet and Sour’ hip hop crew started the evening up close and personal with their brand of high energy creative dance and acrobatics, setting up Kolab’s powerful bass driven message. MC Jigsaw and Delani picked up the gap left by Chong-Nee, unfortunately out of action with a strained throat and made way for the always captivating Nesian Mystik as they promoted their latest album Freshmen to an enthusiastic crowd. The GoWest MusicWorks prize pack, an acoustic/electric guitar and amp pack signed by Nesian Mystik worth over $500.00 was won by 14 year old Shannon Ogle from St Dominics High School. Jam Out Waitakere!
The 3rd in the Jam Out West all ages music series concerts hits Waitakere on Friday 27th June 7.30-10.30pm at The Trusts Stadium, Henderson. Local hip hop act SAS (Kelston Boys students), Kolab and MC Jigsaw make up a lineup topped by Chong Nee and Nesian Mystik who are currently promoting their new album Freshmen.
"Response to a recent council research survey highlighted the desire for more hip hop events for youth and with some of NZ's finest acts appearing alongside our homegrown Waitakere talent it's a great opportunity to come and support them," says Richard Attwood, Events Co-ordinator, Waitakere City Council. "With 11,000+ secondary age students in the area we're receiving increasingly positive feedback as the series develops and plans are already underway for Jam Out West 2008."
Kelston hip hop act SAS (Sweet and Sour) will kickstart proceedings from 7.30pm with a number of their dance routines that have seen them shine as the Stomp: Pasefika Youth Gospel Dance Challenge champions and Tear it up Dance Battle champions, says Graham Sanders from EntertainmentWorks, co-producers of the series. "Interactivity is always a key driver for us at the Jam Out Music Series and whilst the professionals will be on hand to show us how it's done, it's as much about getting on the dancefloor yourself as it is a stand and watch concert!"
A fantastic prize package is also up for grabs at the event - 1x Acoustic/Electric Guitar Pack worth $500 from GoWest MusicWorks signed by Nesian Mystik. JOW tickets ($10) are available from GoWest MusicWorks, 15 Catherine St, Henderson.
NOTES TO EDITORS
For further information phone Waitakere City Council call centre (09) 839 0400 or visit www.jamout.co.nz If you require any further information regarding any of the acts in the program or contact details for artists regarding interviews please contact Graham Sanders (Publicist) to arrange.Waitakere City is the fifth largest city in New Zealand with a population of approximately 189,300 growing at around 2% a year since the mid-eighties. It is a young city, with a third of its residents under the age of 20. JamOut West aims to provide Waitakere youth with something to do, whilst socializing in a positive environment with friends and create opportunities for local musicians. The Jam Out Music Series aims to expand to become an Auckland wide series throughout 2007/8 incorporating events in West Auckland, South Auckland, North Shore and the Eastern Suburbs.
Future Jam Out West dates at The Trusts Stadium:
Friday 24th August - see website for lineup details!
Jam Out West is proudly supported by:
The Edge, GoWest MusicWorks, The Trusts Stadium
CONTACTS
EVENT PRODUCTION and PUBLICITY:
EntertainmentWorks/Graham Sanders 0274 289 222
entertainmentworks@musicworks.co.nz
WAITAKERE CITY COUNCIL:
Richard Attwood, Events Coordinator (09) 836 8000 Ext 8637
Richard.Attwood@waitakere.govt.nz
13 year old Chelsea Bayne from Massey was the proud winner of the GoWest MusicWorks Jump Start Ibanez Guitar and Amp pack with a coffin guitar case worth $699.00. Presenting her the prize was Graham Sanders, Director, EntertainentWorks and Marketing and Promotions Manager, MusicWorks.
Excitement high as local bands rock... The second of the Jam Out West all ages concerts which run through to September ‘07 rocked The Trusts Stadium, Henderson on Friday 15th June from 7-10pm with bands, Nihlism (Waitakere College), Kingston, False Start and 48 May. Shrilling high pitched screaming accompanied most of the acts as the 250+ crowd seemed to enjoy themselves as much as the bands themselves. Local lads Nihlism’s crunching guitar and guttural vocal tones kicked of the evening setting up the explosive Kingston. Locals False Start whose fan base just keeps getting stronger raised the roof as usual before 48 May commanded attention with tracks from their new album Streetlights and Shadows. The GoWest MusicWorks Jam Station once again proved a hit with wannabe rockstars rocking the foyer of The Trusts stadium and 13 year old Chelsea Bayne from Massey was the proud winner of the GoWest MusicWorks Jump Start Ibanez Guitar and Amp pack with a coffin guitar case worth $699.00. Jam Out Waitakere!
The 2nd in the Jam Out West all ages music series concerts is set to rock Waitakere on Friday 15th June 7-10.30pm at The Trusts Stadium, Henderson. Local acts Nihlism (ex Waitakere College students), Kingston and West Auckland band False Start make up a lineup topped by 48 May who are currently hot property having just released their latest album Streetlights and Shadows to great acclaim.
"Response to the Jam Out West all ages winter concerts has been fantastic," says Richard Attwood, Events Co-ordinator, Waitakere City Council. "Getting some of NZ's finest acts to perform locally alongside our homegrown Waitakere talent and making this accessible to the 11,000+ secondary age students in the area is something we're really proud to deliver, The Trusts Stadium the perfect venue to host such a series."
Once again interactivity is one of the elements incorporated at JOW and there will be a GoWest MusicWorks Jam Station on site and concert goers are invited to get on stage themselves and rock out. "'Jamming Out' with your mates, is a great way to experience music and often the bands in the shows make impromptu appearances at the Jam Station which is great for the event atmosphere," says Graham Sanders from EntertainmentWorks, co-producers of the series.
A fantastic prize package is also up for grabs at the event - an Ibanez 'Jump Start' guitar package with a coffin guitar case worth $699.00 from MusicWorks. JOW tickets ($10) are available from GoWest MusicWorks, 15 Catherine St, Henderson.
NOTES TO EDITORS
For further information phone Waitakere City Council call centre (09) 839 0400 or visit www.jamout.co.nz If you require any further information regarding any of the acts in the program or contact details for artists regarding interviews please contact Graham Sanders (Publicist) to arrange.Waitakere City is the fifth largest city in New Zealand with a population of approximately 189,300 growing at around 2% a year since the mid-eighties. It is a young city, with a third of its residents under the age of 20. JamOut West aims to provide Waitakere youth with something to do, whilst socializing in a positive environment with friends and create opportunities for local musicians. The Jam Out Music Series aims to expand to become an Auckland wide series throughout 2007/8 incorporating events in West Auckland, South Auckland, North Shore and the Eastern Suburbs.
Future Jam Out West dates at The Trusts Stadium:
27th July, 8th September - see website for lineup details!
Jam Out West is proudly supported by:
The Edge, GoWest MusicWorks, The Trusts Stadium
CONTACTS
EVENT PRODUCTION and PUBLICITY:
EntertainmentWorks/Graham Sanders 0274 289 222
entertainmentworks@musicworks.co.nz
WAITAKERE CITY COUNCIL:
Richard Attwood, Events Coordinator (09) 836 8000 Ext 8637
Richard.Attwood@waitakere.govt.nz
Jam Out West Music Series rocks away... The first of the four JOW all ages concerts running through to September ‘07 rocked The Trusts Stadium, Henderson on Friday 18th May from 7-10pm with bands Scooters to Mexico (from Massey High), The Early Birds, The Midnight Youth and These Four Walls turning up to 11 and delivering great performances. The fantastic venue with a backdrop of the stadium itself gives the impression of a stadium concert for bands as they perform and this energy is infectious for bands and audience alike. The GoWest MusicWorks Jam Station also rocked downstairs from the mainstage with local band Scooters to Mexico giving an impromptu second performance and entertaining the crowd with their brand of high energy Ska. A great night was had by all who attended – Rock on Waitakere!
West Auckland sees the return of the concert series Jam Out West specifically for the 13-18years old age group on 18th May 7-10pm at The Trusts Stadium, Henderson. Following a successful trial in 2006 which attracted 600+ attendance, four concerts are scheduled for 2007 between May-September, the events providing something to do on a Friday evening for Waitakere's youth whilst profiling up and coming local talent alongside artists from other Auckland regions. May's event kicks of Youth Week '07 out West.
"Activities for youth are always an issue especially through the winter months," says Richard Attwood, Events Co-ordinator, Waitakere City Council. "Each year it is part of my role to deliver a number of events where Waitakere's youth can get together and socialize in a fun and safe environment - music is a great way to connect in a healthy active way and the great location and facilities at Trusts Stadium really support this program."
Apart from the bands scheduled to play on the 18th May which include local Massey High School band Scooters to Mexico, The Early Birds, The Midnight Youth and These Four Walls, interactivity is one of the elements incorporated at the music events and there will be a GoWest MusicWorks Jam Station on site. "A major focus for Youth Week '07 is participation and a PA set up with instruments so that anyone can get up and jam with their mates, literally 'Jam Out', is a great way to experience music - additional activities will also be incorporated as the series progresses," says Graham Sanders from EntertainmentWorks, co-producers of the series.
"With New Zealand Music Month fully underway it's also a great time to launch a new music initiative supporting NZ's homegrown talent with the very real benefit of creating a great night out for youth." The aim is that Jam Out West will form part of a larger Auckland wide series throughout 2007/8 incorporating Jam Out's in South Auckland, North Shore and the Eastern Suburbs and bands will be able to experience new audiences in other regions.
NOTES TO EDITORS
For further information phone Waitakere City Council call centre (09) 839 0400 or visit www.jamout.co.nz If you require any further information regarding any of the acts in the program or contact details for artists regarding interviews please contact Graham Sanders (Publicist) to arrange.
Waitakere City is the fifth largest city in New Zealand with a population of approximately 189,300 growing at around 2% a year since the mid-eighties. It is a young city, with a third of its residents under the age of 20. JamOut West aims to provide Waitakere youth with something to do, whilst socializing in a positive environment with friends and create opportunities for local musicians.
Future Jam Out West dates at The Trusts Stadium: 15th June, 27th July, 8th September - see website for lineup details!
For more information re Youth Week 21st-27th May 2007 please visit www.youthweek.co.nz
Jam Out West is proudly supported by:
The Edge, GoWest MusicWorks, The Trusts Stadium
CONTACTS
EVENT PRODUCTION and PUBLICITY:
EntertainmentWorks/Graham Sanders 0274 289 222
entertainmentworks@musicworks.co.nz
WAITAKERE CITY COUNCIL:
Richard Attwood, Events Coordinator (09) 836 8000 Ext 8637