MMAD’s AAA conference is a music, dance & social justice gathering that empowers artists to reach their full potential and be inspired to create positive change through their music. This year AAA is celebrating the launch of The Lounge Room, MMAD's social enterprise space in Gosford. This place hosts incredible spoken word nights, music gigs, gaming nights, masterclasses, training events and serve
s up some of the best coffee around - all to raise money for MMAD's youth programs. Alongside all the usual goodness, AAA 2016 will be shining a spotlight on this new local spot and all the ways you can get involved! AAA features a Showcase Stage which will be filmed professionally and give you the opportunity to receive feedback from A&R in the industry. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.The conference will include: Master Classes, Panels, Discussion Groups, Showcase Stages, Onsite Recording Studio, Night Concert & Much More. FRIDAY 22nd "HOMEGROWN" NIGHT: 8pm featuring Joe Coffee + open mic. $10. SATURDAY 23rd CONFERENCE PROGRAM: 9:30am-5pm Workshops, Panels & Masterclasses from in 3 different streams (Music, Dance & Social Justice). SATURDAY 23rd SOUL NIGHT & CONFERENCE FINALE PARTY: 7:30pm featuring Fonkee Knomaads, Prinnie Stevens, The Profit & More. $20. Past guests have included: Bliss N Eso, Royalty Crew, Universal Music, Brett Murray, Phill Nunn, APRA, Dominic Brook, Morganics, Mistery, Gina Jeffreys, Steve McPherson, Mirrah Reflects & Quincy. For the latest details Click here!
2016 Access All Areas: Celebrating the Launch of The Lounge Room has been made possible thanks to Gosford City Council's 2015 Community Funding Program. The MMAD Conference, Access All Areas, will unite you, the aspiring performer , with Australia’s most popular musicians and industry representatives over two unforgettable days at Sydney’s Seymour Centre on February 25th & 26th! At AAA you will learn the secrets to success from Australia’s most popular performers & most reputable industry heavyweights.
■Chart topping musicians will inspire you
■Labels will reveal how to secure a record deal
■Independents will share career avenues
■Online communities will explain how to stand out from the crowd
■Industry representatives encourage you to make your own unique impact in the world through your talent
■And you will be motivated to access your full potential as a person and as a performer! At Access All Areas you are handed a backstage pass to insider information usually reserved for signed artists. You’ll learn all the tricks & tips to:
■become the next big thing in the industry
■record your music & get airplay on national radio
■produce with Australia’s elite producers
■make a film clip and get exposure on Video Hits
■get professional shots for your portfolios, website & album covers
■approach record companies
■book gigs
■get a manager
■utilise online network communities
■target a greater audience
■build your stage presence
