Artists for Education

This is the current press release drafted by Word 4 Word in support of this event. You can view this document as sent here, and if you are seeking more in-depth information, or are curious about the benefits of sponsorship, you can view a more comprehensive pdf here - Artists for Education - Proposal - PDF [ 1.44MB ]

Good cause to band together

Disadvantaged kids across the state benefit as local musicians and artists stage an all day showcase in Fremantle

May 30, 2010, PERTH, WA – The best of Perth’s established and emerging musicians and artists will band together in the second Artists for Education spearheaded by Perth-based charity VOW, with all proceeds assisting disadvantaged kids across WA.

The community friendly event, like the CD they are promoting, will present a selection of local talent, including Nathan Gaunt, The China Blue Experiment (featuring Fremantle’s renown Simon Kelly), Moana Dreaming, Bryte MC (winner 2009 WAMI Best Indigenous Hip-Hop), The Blue Finish, Toby and Sneaky Weasel Gang.

Its festival vibe will encompass busking, live theatre with The Dream Logic Collective, juggling, pop opera (popra) with Veronica Santoro, dance, African drumming by Wasamba, a photography expo, short film screenings, interactive theatre and art instillations.

“It’s an exciting opportunity to let people know about VOW, about what we’re doing for the kids,” Mr Thornber said.

In the past this has included sponsoring school kids in SE Asia and establishing a school in China, an initiative gaining VOW Vice Chair Dr Bernadette Poynter recognition as a finalist in the 2010 WA Young Australian of the Year.

The 2010 Artists for Education will fund a series of music workshops aimed at youth in remote indigenous communities, the “Desert Feet Tour”.

The festival erupts on the 30th of May at Fremantle’s Railway Hotel, running from noon to 10pm. This event is run by volunteers, supported by the John Curtin Leadership Academy, and features exclusively local performers and artists. All proceeds go to VOW’s charity causes.

The associated CD features Triple J favourites The Drones, The Preytells and The Kill Devil Hills, and local legend Nathan Gaunt and the promising The Chemist. It also features VOW’s founder, Damien Thornber with his band The Orphans.

VOW is an entirely volunteer run organisation.

This is a community event. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Entry is $24 on the door; includes the Artist for Education CD and access to all the acts, events and galleries. Artists for Education support responsible drinking.

For additional information head to www.vow.org.au, view the 2009 TV interview or find out about the Desert Feet Tour.

If you wish to contact Artist for Education about how to be involved, you may contact Damien Thornber (VOW founder, and event coordinator) by email:

→ To view this document in its entirety, as sent out, follow this link - Artists for Education - Press Release - PDF [ 1.18MB ].

→ For more comprehensive background information about the event, or to find out how Artists for Education can benefit sponsors, view the pdf of the sponsorship proposal here - Artists for Education - Proposal - PDF [ 1.44MB ].

Artists for Education CD tracklist:

1. The Autumn Isles - It's Been a While
2. Nathan Gaunt - We Will Meet Again Some Day
3. The Drones - I Looked Down The Line and Wondered
4. Mama Kin - That Race
5. The Kill Devil Hills - Drinkin’ Too Much
6. Good Little Fox - Jealous
7. Blackboard Minds - My Hands
8. Heads We're Dancing - Political Life
9. Carl Fox - At the Zoo
10. Damien Thornber & The Orphans - Tea in a Stormcup
11. Luna Parade - Two Boys
12. Moana Dreaming - Desert Feet
13. The Bullet Holes - Trivialise Your Life
14. The Chemist - Don't Look Down
15. The Rosebud Generation - Wishing Well
16. Sons of Rico - Orange Skies
17. The Preytells - Sacramento
18. A Month of Sundays – Brother
19. Fourth Floor Collapse - Dreams & Revelations at Nine
20. Sophie Moleta - Small Things