GTM's Blog
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Introducing the GTM Myspace Roving Reporter
Congratulations to Lauren Torres-Skipper, the GTM Myspace Roving Reporter for 2010.
Lauren will be roving around with the Myspace camera crew reporting at GTM Canberra this weekend. We asked her a few questions as she prepares for Sunday.
1. What was your motivation for entering the GTM Myspace Roving Reporter competition?
I've always had an interest in hosting shows and interviewing bands, so when I was browsing on Myspace one day I noticed the competition, I decided to see if I would be witty enough to win it and see if its a career path I really would like to consider.
2. What two bands are you most interested in interviewing? Why?
I'm really quite excited to see British India and Vampire Weekend. I have seen British India a few years ago and absolutely loved them! I went out and bought their album a few days after the gig. With Vampire Weekend, I just love the randomness of their songs and really enjoy listening to them when I'm relaxing at home.
3. What are your areas of focus in capturing GTM Canberra on Sunday?
I'm going to be focusing a lot on the crowds experience of the show, hopefully getting some crazy stories or moments that they will never forget. I know that I have a few of those moments myself and would just love to tell as many people as possible.
4. What can we expect from the Canberra crowd?
Hopefully the Canberra crowd will blow any other crowd out of the water! Canberra people do love a good party, and we love a good festival even more.
Stay tuned for Lauren's footage from GTM Canberra.
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Attention GTM Bendigo Patrons
The GTM 2010 National Tour kicked off over the weekend with the Bendigo and Townsville events back to back! After reaching a sell out the night before the event, Townsville audiences revelled in a day of beautiful weather at a brand new venue that facilitated the perfect festival vibe! While the sun and artist performances shone at both events, the GTM Event team acknowledges that some patrons were inconvenienced and experienced extensive delays when entering the Bendigo event. An unprecedented number of patrons arrived at the Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground very early in the day, and as a result delays occurred. “Since 2005 we’ve run over twelve GTM events around the country, and we have never experienced that amount of traffic entering an event at the one time,” promoter of GTM Stephen Halpin said. “There is several months of planning behind every GTM event to ensure a smooth, safe, enjoyable and hassle free experience as possible for our patrons. “There were no delays like this at the first ever GTM event in Bendigo last year, or at any of our previous twelve events around Australia. “Our front gate system at the Bendigo event this year was based on previous patterns and trends of people arriving at our events. This year, however was very different, an unprecedented number of people arrived at the same time and much earlier than usual and as a result, there were delays.” Stephen said. “GTM prides itself on taking an amazing array of artists into various regions of Australia and putting on a great day out. We share the disappointment and understand the frustration that some of our patrons experienced in Bendigo,” Stephen said. He also went on to say, "GTM understands and respects the criticism we are receiving and we want to assure you that these delays were not due to lack of care or trying to cut corners. It does not reflect the hard work and professionalism of everyone at GTM. We have run 12 very successful generally drama free festivals over the past 6 years, including a great show on Sunday in Townsville. Thanks for your feedback and it will be taken on board for next year". Issued on behalf of Cattleyard Promotions. Please direct any further enquiries to info@enkompass.com.au. -
GTM 2010 Congratulates triple j’s unearthed Winners and Announces Local Artists
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With only a few short weeks to go until the tour kicks off, GTM 2010 would like to congratulate all five winners of triple j’s unearthed competition as well as announce the local artists who will be completing the 2010 GTM line up in each region! GTM is incredibly proud to have triple j unearthed involved in the programming of local artists in each of the regions and last Friday, 9 April saw triple j announce live to air some of the finest up and coming Australian talent as the bands who will be opening the GTM show in their respective areas on the triple j stage. CONGRATULATIONS to the following triple j unearthed winners: Bendigo: Neon Love | Townsville: The Medics | Maitland: Elgen & Johnny Utah Canberra: The Trivs | Bunbury: The Words Joining triple j’s unearthed winners as a part of the local contingent for GTM 2010 in each of the regions are: Bendigo: Howl | Apollo Townsville: The Short List | Kim Cooper Maitland: Vaudeville Canberra: Hancock Basement | Readable Graffiti Bunbury: Harlequin League | The Scotch of Saint James | Voltaire Twins Tickets to both the Bendigo and Maitland shows have long been SOLD OUT. Tickets are still available (but selling quickly) for the Townsville (QLD) 2 May, Canberra (ACT) 9 May and Bunbury (WA) 15 May shows. GTM 2010 features a MASSIVE line up including: SILVERCHAIR | VAMPIRE WEEKEND (USA)| EMPIRE OF THE SUN TEGAN AND SARA (CANADA) | GRINSPOON | SPOON (USA) | LISA MITCHELL BRITISH INDIA | MIAMI HORROR | KISSCHASY BAG RAIDERS | KID KOALA presents THE SLEW LIVE (CANADA) MUPH AND PLUTONIC | SPACE INVADAS | FUNKOARS | ILLY | AJAX JONATHAN BOULET | YACHT CLUB DJs | KILLAQUEENZ | THE ONLY UNEARTHED WINNERS: NEON LOVE (BEN), THE MEDICS (TWNV), ELGEN & JOHNNY UTAH (MTLD), THE TRIVS (CAN), THE WORDS (BUN) LOCAL ARTISTS: HOWL (BEN), APOLLO (BEN), THE SHORT LIST (TWNV), KIM COOPER (TWNV), VAUDEVILLE (MTLD), HANCOCK BASEMENT (CAN), READABLE GRAFFITI (CAN), HARLEQUIN LEAGUE (BUN), THE SCOTCH OF SAINT JAMES (BUN), VOLTAIRE TWINS (BUN). GTM 2010 DATES AND VENUES GTM Bendigo – SOLD OUT Saturday 1 May, 2010 Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground 42 – 72 Holmes Rd, Bendigo VIC 3550 GTM Townsville Sunday 2 May, 2010 Murray Sports Complex - Townsville Cricket Grounds Mervyn Crossman Dr & Murray Lyons Cres Idalia QLD 4811 GTM Maitland - SOLD OUT Saturday 8 May, 2010 Maitland Showground Blomfield St, Maitland NSW 2320 GTM Canberra Sunday 9 May, 2010 The Meadows, University of Canberra Kirinari St Bruce ACT 2617 GTM Bunbury – NEW VENUE Saturday 15 May, 2010 Hay Park (off) Parade Rd Bunbury WA 6230 TICKETS ON SALE DATE: Tickets on sale NOW! GTM is a licensed all ages (16 + recommended) event. Persons over the age of 18 and wish to purchase alcohol MUST have photographic ID. No pass outs will be issued at Bendigo, Townsville, Maitland, Canberra & Bunbury. PRICE: $95.90+ B/F TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: www.gtm.net.au MOSHTIX www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 438 849 (GET TIX) and selected moshtix outlets – check www.gtm.net.au
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GTM T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The results are in and the judges have awarded the GTM T-shirt design competition to Matt Hobson of Melbourne for his design "The Inner Animal". Matt's design will become part of the 2010 GTM Merchandise range and will be available in a limited edition for purchase at all GTM Events – so be quick in getting your hands on one.
Congratulations to Alex Boyd, Alice Fraser, Roxanne Esagunde and Joseph Lombard as they have won a runner-up prize pack containing tickets to a GTM event and a selection of GTM Merch.
Thanks to all artists who submitted designs for the inaugural competition – we look forward to seeing your entries next year.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Now that the judges have had their say, we would like to hear from you. Click here to register your vote for People's Choice and be in the running for a GTM Merch Pack.