Songwriters Network Qld

Loose Acoustic: Winterbreak Song Retreat Mount Tambourine, Qld. JUNE 9 – 13, 2011 Take your music to a new level with 5 days of workshops, one on one professional instruction, group sessions, and daily performance opportunities. Whether you are a beginner or veteran come join us to develop, collaborate, network, relax and explore. From June 9-13 in the tranquil and inspiring setting of Mount Tambourine in the Gold Coast hinterland, Winterbreak 2 features a series of songwriting and music classes, workshops and performances run by internationally and nationally acclaimed artists and educators. Instructors include Greg Sheehan, pioneer of contemporary rhythm and expert on all things percussion and celebrated for his “astounding musicianship”; Austin, Texas-based Australian singer-songwriter Lisa Richards; renowned guitarist, composer and producer Steve Berry; and whimsical folk-pop songstress Susanna Carman, whose new album Circus Girl is garnering critical acclaim across Australia. All four have long-established careers in performance and teaching in Australia and overseas. Winterbreak 2 is open to songwriters, musicians and any other interested people of all skill levels. Participants are welcome from all over Australia. Here’s what participants from the inaugural Winterbreak in 2010 had to say: “The venue was great; the quality of the session leaders was excellent, and the mix of people of all ages, and levels of experience and ability worked amazingly well… I met some wonderful people and made some excellent contacts in the community of musicians and songwriters in the SEQ area. The open mic sessions were the icing on the cake… “ “Thanks again for organising an exceptional event that was great value.” “I found the organisation and energy wonderful and very conducive to expanding my understanding of acoustic playing and songwriting. The presenters were absolutely first-class, and encouraged us to challenge our boundaries in a relaxed, comfortable manner.” Register online: www.looseacoustic.com.au , or call: 0403 124 200 Do not miss this final opportunity – do it now! Live your dream

don’t miss another fabulous night of live entertainment with headline act Mary Holdsworth supported by other SNQ members tonight at Bohemia Bar in Caxton St Brisbane….

kicking off at around 7pm, there is sure to be fun, mayhem and music when Mary’s around!  See you there….

A big thanks to Marcel and Jacky for hosting an afternoon and evening of fabulous live original music with the SNQ Presents line up of Warren Freeman, Turner, Hugh Brown, Louise D’Arcy, Glenys Anderson and the CD Launch for Steve Skinner!

What a great welcome gig at Bohemia Bar in Caxton Street last night, with Hugh Brown as our feature artist and supported by Choronai, Sly, Steve S and Elo and Brad… well done everyone and thanks to Richard, Stu and Simon for having us at your place!  See you next Thu…

We welcome in the new year with tonight’s show at InSpire Gallery West End where SNQ Presents Aislinn Sharp supported by a diverse, exciting group of support acts… don’t miss our fantastic gigs this month at InSpire starting tonight….

Tonight at Kitty O’Shea’s sees the final SNQ Presents gig featuring a whole line up of artists playing 3 song sets…
What a great year we’ve had at our north side venue and thanks to staff and owners of Kitty’s for trusting in us and giving us our gigs…

GIG WAS CANCELLED DUE TO VENUE CLOSURE OVER HOLIDAY PERIOD…. THANKS FOR COMING ALONG AND SHARING A DRINK AND CHAT AND HUGE APOLOGIES TO ALL!  LOOKING FORWARD TO 2011….