Another Way To Love

The Miracle Is Now

www.myspace.com/themiracleisnow

Freshest onto the ever changing music scene is The Miracle Is Now (TMIN). A 4 piece, Power Pop/Rock outfit from Adelaide, South Australia with founding member Josh Burgan (In Fiction) on vocals and guitar. Even though TMIN only has a handful of shows under their belt it is clear that this band is here to stay, already turning heads at every show they play. Support slots on Kris Roe (The Ataris), Stealing Oneal & The Mission In Motion East Coast Tour and a headlining tour in May, you know 'The Miracle Is Now' is the next thing to see. Keep your eyes peeled, and catch “The Miracle Is Now” at a show near you soon.

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The Fountainhead

www.myspace.com/thefountainheadaus

With years of playing experience both together and separately (In Fiction, Wishful Thinking, Fighting Words), ‘The Fountainhead’ began as a means to continue jamming and writing together. Rocking the jam room since mid-2008, prolific song-writing sessions filled the months to follow. After many broken sticks and strings, battered skins, blown valves and ringing ears, ‘The Fountainhead’ emerged from the dark, dingy band room to bring their music to the stage in May, 2009, to a sold out crowd at Adelaide's Governor Hindmarsh. Now working on a hotly anticipated debut release, keep your eyes and ears out for 'The Fountainhead'.

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Amity Dry

www.amitydry.com

Amity Dry has been performing since she was a young child and writing songs since her first high school crush. After many years of studying music, working in piano bars, recording demos and honing her craft she stumbled onto the break she needed in 2003 when she appeared in the smash hit Channel 9 TV show, The Block.

The Block was the biggest rating TV series of the year, with over 3 million viewers tuning in to the final episode. It made its eight contestants household names and gave Amity an instant audience for her music. This opportunity allowed Amity to fulfil her lifelong ambition of recording an album of her original songs and her debut album The Lighthouse was released, peaking at #6 on the ARIA chart with certified GOLD sales.

During this time Amity performed on numerous TV shows including The Today Show, Mornings with KerriAnne, Good Morning Australia, A Current Affair, Carols by Candlelight and many others. Amity also toured the country promoting her album and performing at countless shows and events, including a performance in Rundle Mall for 5000 fans.

In 2005 Amity released her second album ‘True To Me’ independently, with the single Rollercoaster achieving radio airplay.

In 2006 Amity gave birth to her son, Jamison, and moved back to her home-town of Adelaide, where she continues to build a successful music career.

In 2008 Amity turned her focus to the world of cabaret, writing and starring in the one-woman show ‘Mother, Wife & the Complicated Life’. This hilarious and heart-warming show, which explores the joys and challenges of marriage and motherhood, premiered at the 09 Adelaide Fringe Festival. It was a sell out season, with the critics raving and the audiences giving standing ovations.

“Amity Dry’s first venture into the cabaret arena is a roaring success…. She has an obvious flair for comedy but is also clearly able to evoke emotion, appearing to know exactly what to do to make the audience laugh out loud (or even shed a tear)….Slick and polished this show is hard to fault and is a definite gem of this year’s Fringe.” Adelaide Theatre Guide

“Dry is instantly likable and utterly endearing. Possessing fantastic stage presence, a beautiful voice and just the right amount of confidence to pull the one woman show off, Dry is an act to watch.” The Advertiser

Amity then performed in the 2009 Cabaret Fringe Festival, where she launched her new show ‘Tapestry – A Tribute To Carole King.’ Again the critics were generous in their praise.

“Her voice is powerful, engaging, and flawless, pitching every note perfectly.” Adelaide Theatre Guide

Amity is now taking ‘Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life’ on a regional tour of South Australia, with future dates and festivals planned.

She also fronts the band Hepburn, one of Adelaide’s leading corporate covers bands, performing at events such as the State Clipsal Dinner and South Australian of the Year Awards.

In addition to her music career Amity also writes a parenting blog for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age online. Her Essential Baby blog is a popular blog that explores the ups and downs of parenthood with a humorous edge. Amity is also a passionate advocate for children and is an ambassador for the charity groups, Can Do 4 Kids and Good Beginnings.

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Joshua Spier

Singer/songwriter from Adelaide, South Australia. Josh launched his first solo album 'Humming softly on this circle' at the Governor Hindmarsh in May 2002. That year, Josh was a runner-up in the (South Australian) Triple J Unearthed competition with his song 'Ben'.

Josh's second album ‘Suspended between radiance and darkness’ was launched in October 2005 at Garage Bar (Adelaide).

Over the past few years Josh has played the Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2006 and 2008, and has supported social justice and advocacy projects such as Micah Challenge/Make Poverty History, 'Where's Darfur?' and Invisible Children.

Josh has collaborated with many local acts including The Trims, The Sundance Kids, Edison Music, In Fiction and The Basics, and has written music for short films.

Josh’s songs have yet to be featured on any hit US TV shows, however, his songs have often been featured at his friends’ weddings, and even in delivery rooms as his friends have given birth to beautiful babies.

From singalong anthems to vulnerable moments, Josh's songs "seamlessly permeate the soul" (The Advertiser).

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Leigh Cunningham (Acousitc)

www.leighcunningham.com

Leigh Cunningham crafts songs that connect with the human spirit. His soaring vocals and acoustic guitar combine with a heartfelt sincerity that can't help but draw an audience in, and take them on a journey. Leigh's music gently moves people to consider the things in life that really matter, and challenges them to respond with their actions accordingly. So sit back. Relax. Take some time to think. Be Challenged. Who knows where it might lead you?

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Intro and the Enigmas

Emerging from the extents of Radelaide suburbia, they formed in the pursuit of rock 'n' roll eminence to bring you their form of inspired and insightful noise. A blend of melodious vocals and mellow guitar tones contrasted to ruckus, reverb-mad, 6-string screams and desperate wails form their unique style that bridges genres like a highway of sound. An undoubtedly exceptional example of the result of discontent with the middling and mediocre nature of today’s music eventuates in this collision of passion, desire and longing.

We are passionate about being real and genuine. There is a raw truth to the person who not only speaks their mind, but acts upon their claims. So in the sense of social justice, it is completely counterproductive to speak of your opinions without authentic demonstration of them. Cannot wait!

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Eluid

Hey I'm Eluid! I'm a guitarist and started playing as soon as my fingers let me! I'm 20 years old. I have been playing guitar semi-professionally for over 8 years now. I took guitar seriously in yr 9 and worked extremely hard at developing my skills and building upon them. I'm currently studying a diploma of music at Tafe and enjoying every moment of it!! I'm passionate about social justice as I believe in equal rights for every one no matter their race, gender or beliefs....

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Patty Rogers

Such a witty, comically clever and likeable character, Patty Rogers has been writing and performing stand up comedy since 2004. He was a Triple J RAW semi-finalist in 2006, and recently won the 2009 OOTS (out of the square) comedy competition. Represented by Mighty Good Entertainment, Patty's style, energy and delivery is sure to be a winner with most audiences. "glad to be involved with such a worthwhile event such as Another Way to Love, which will challenge our thoughts and actions in a community environment of celebration"

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Cherie Beasy

www.myspace.com/cbeasymusic

Hey! I’m Cherie Beasy a 23 y.o girl who has had a passion for music for as long as I can remember. I have been music teaching for many years and song-writing for about 4 years now! I decided to take it seriously and released an album about a year ago , I toured that full time for 3 years while was with the vocal ministry Iron and Clay. We toured Australia for 9 months of each year and were able to reach hundreds of schools and many churches influencing lives along the way and encouraging them through the universal language of music that Jesus is the greatest friend they will every know! I’m now based in Adelaide singing and performing at different churches ,events etc. My music is a mixture of personal struggles, excitements and hopes. Its honest and it reaches people at where they are at.

I’m overly excited to be part of another way to love ,it stands for everything I’m passionate about, a love for Jesus, justice, poverty and making a difference in the lives of others!

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kiki

www.myspace.com/kikisphere

Born in 1985 in Adelaide, Australia, Kiki starting out running through mud, jumping in puddles, nearly drowning her sister, loving her lots though, moving to Greece, returning again and playing music: drums, piano, voice, trumpet and guitar. Always creative, she began writing and recording original music from the age of 11. Choosing music as an academic pursuit, she received Honors at the University Senior College, and commenced a degree at the Elder Music Conservatorium. This was interrupted by a successful audition for Channel 7’s 2003 season of “Popstars”, in which Kiki made it into the top 10. In 2006 Kiki ventured to Los Angeles on a song-writing trip with Tania Doko from Bachelor Girl. In addition, Kiki has been working in partnership with James Roche, formerly of Bachelor Girl, developing a debut album. For most of this time, James has resided in London, U.K. Kiki has spent time in London and James has returned to Australia many times to continue work on the project. With many creds to the likes of Jack Jones (southern sons) and Karl Lewis (savage garden) the album bears a U.K Brit Indie Pop Rock vibe.

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Jess Blesing

www.myspace.com/jessblesing

Hey... I'm Jess! I write music... I sing music... I play music... I listen to music... I can't drive my car without having music... The bathroom doesn't seem like the same place if there's no music! Basically, I have lived and breathed music since I was a little kid and can't see life without it. I believe it's one of those amazing universal languages that can speak to people on a level that other types of communication cannot. What's more, I count it a priviledge to be gifted in music so that I can contribute to impacting other peoples lives in this way. I'm really into artist like Corinne Bailey Rae, Brooke Fraser, Adele, John Mayer, Coldplay, Starfield, Israel Houghton, Kirk Franklin, John Legend and LOADS MORE! There's no way I could pick a favourite.

I work for my church in Music Ministry and am in the final stages of my degree in Music Ministry at college. I've been a performing musician for a long time now and am usually seen with just my piano or keyboard and maybe an acoustic guitar. I've performed at Silos Festival, as a guest artist with the Australian Youth Choir at the Town Hall, and have also supported Christian Artists like Matt Lucas and Sons of Korah. I'm pretty pumped to be getting behind the concept of 'Another Way to Love' and look forward to putting my opinions into action! See you there!!

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Daniel Harvie

www.myspace.com/danielharvie

Husky vocal tones and melodic vocal lines mixed with full acoustic sounds, alternate tunings, echoing guitar effects and memorable guitar hooks, give a trade mark edge to Dan's music. Dan is a guitarist, singer song writer, aspiring producer and cofounder of a new recording and production suit "TRACK3" (now open for inquiries). Dan's passion for his music and for helping other realize the potential of there music was sparked out of a privileged mentorship from Australia's most up and coming producer Tom Williams (Tommirock Records). Also the guitarist for "Cast-Church Creatively" and committed physiotherapist he believes in affecting the lives of others and looks forward to putting his opinions into action!!

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Sarah Keane

Bright Vivacious Whimsical Insightful Eclectic, are words that can capture the mood of Sarah Keane’s Artworks. From a very early age Sarah has demonstrated amazing talent through what started as doodles & as her imagination developed so did the creative touch. At the tender age of five Sarah had a small enterprise in hand drawn Greeting cards which lead to the sale of her first painting at ten years of age. As a self taught artist, Sarah has now successfully gone on to sell her artworks privately and through galleries and retailers around Australia.

Sarah is inspired by the notion of what has gone before her and the sentimentality that surrounds any subject. She often takes inspiration from her Faith, God’s Word and Creation, Craftsmanship and History. Her work is a combination of Story Telling & Contrast using numerous materials from the Old, the Recycled to the simplest items to create Beautiful unique but original pieces.

Sarah’s resourcefulness can be seen in her work, it is with passion & the love of expressing herself thru meaningful Artwork she derives the energy & enthusiasm to create her world not being limited by any particular medium.

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