Solent Music

May 20

The Student Impact Awards were held on Monday at Oceana. These awards are to reward and recognise students who have made a difference to the community at Solent and Southampton whilst at university.

Here is the full list of winners:

☆ Ethical & Environmental Action Award: Sam Spencer
☆ Student Choice Award (peer-to-peer award): Sam Jones
☆ Project of the Year: Georgie Laming / Sam Jones / Graham Fitzgerald / Rowan Johnson for NaSTAvision
☆ SU Contribution Award: Owen Cheshire
☆ Outstanding contribution to Community: Tiffany Bryant
☆ Rep Award: Catherine Collins

Clubs & Societies:

☆ Best Event of the Year: MARS - Full Metal Assault Festival
☆ Outstanding Contribution to Development: Solent Islamic Society
☆ Committee Member of the Year (peer-to-peer award): Odelle Hogg
☆ Most Innovative Society: SonarTV
☆ Outstanding Contribution to Community: RAG Solent

The awards will be available to view on demand at www.sonartv.co.uk

CRITICAL WAVE UK PRESENTS: MT WOLF @ ROXX

This Friday, electronic-folk band MT.WOLF will be playing Southampton’s newest venue ROXX. Described to be “opening the gates for ‘dreamfolk’” this band have gained great coverage from The London Evening Standard and Clash, seeing MT.WOLF is an opportunity not to be missed.

With support from local talent Jack Williams (and his band), Palms and Pelicans, and Poor Michael.

Tickets: £5

BAND NEEDED FOR SOUTHAMPTON FASHION SHOW

Catherine Dam is currently organising the Southampton Solent Graduate Fashion Show 2013, held on May 22nd in Southampton.

“I am looking for a band (pref live lounge, acoustic, 3 piece band) that would be interested in providing music during the reception. Although the role would be unpaid, this would be a great opportunity to promote your band as local PR and media will be attending, plus it would look great on your CV!”

If you are interested or know of any talented musicians/bands please contact inbox or email: catherinedam@hotmail.co.uk

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May 10

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The line up for the annual WTFest is being announced!

There are only 100 weekend tickets available so grab yours now!

http://wwrpunk.bigcartel.com/product/wtfest-v-weekend-ticket

May 09

Apr 26

SOLENT MUSIC’S SONG OF THE WEEK!

Our song of the week is Bowser’s Castle by local rock band Old Crows who are playing TONIGHT at UNIT, Southampton, at 8pm! Check it out HERE before you head on down tonight!

Apr 22

Graduate Engineer/Programmer Work Oppurtunity!

Calling all Final Year Solent Music Students!

Role: Graduate Engineer / Programmer
Salary: £1,106 per month
Duration: 3 Months (1st June - 31st August 2013)
Location: London, SW6 2AD

The Company
Powerstudios is the recording hub of major London Producer Benny D, who has worked and Produced with Depeche Mode, Plan B, Paloma Faith and Robbie Williams amongst others. It is without a doubt one of the best recording studios in London offering state of the art equipment to record, mix, master and produce with separate vocal / instrumental booths. We understand the changing needs of the London recording industry, hence - we have created a state of the art hybrid studio that is affordable to all our clients.

www.powerstudiolondon.co.uk

About The Opportunity
Powerstudios are looking for an incredible young engineer / programmer, who must have extreme knowledge of:
Logic 9
Melondyne
Waves,
Knowledge of Dubstep and Drum & Bass

All applicants must be fluent in English, live in or around the London area, preferably in West London.

Requirements for the successful candidate:
Trust worthy
Have experience in playing an instrument to a competent level, such as piano, keyboard, guitar or any other instrument
Must be a great time keeper, lateness will not be tolerated!
Have a great attitude
Be a team player and able to get along with people
Must be discreet towards our clients and able to take direction

To apply;
Please email a CV and Covering Letter highlighting how you meet the required criteria to bill.acharjee@solent.ac.uk

For tips and advice on how to put together a great application see here: http://portal.solent.ac.uk/careers/job-hunting-advice/cv-application-forms.aspx

Apr 19

SOLENT MUSIC’S SONG OF THE WEEK!

<a href="http://wearesatellitesuk.bandcamp.com/track/the-rest-of-our-lives-will-destroy-us">The Rest Of Our Lives (Will Destroy Us) by Satellites</a>

Fancy a bit of alt-rock straight from the South Coast? Well then YOU’RE WELCOME! This weeks song of the week The Rest of Our Lives (Will Destroy Us) comes from local band Satellites.

The band are supporting fellow alt-rockers Fort Hope in one week at Unit, Southampton as part of Critical Wave UK’s monthly club night “WAVE”.

Tickets are £4. Starts at 8pm.

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Curdridge Country Show Opportunity

Calling SSU students…

Production and site crew positions are available at this year’s Curdridge Country Show on Saturday 20th July, which this year incorporates a live music stage.

There may also be live performance opportunities, so send your biography/links to the email below if you want to be considered.

If you’re interested in getting involved (as a performer, site or production crew), please email chris.anderton@solent.ac.uk for more information.

WrongWayRound Promotions -

These guys are putting on some great shows around Southampton at the moment.

Upcoming bands include The Ataris, The Story So Far, Senses Fail, Handguns & The American Scene.

Check ‘em out!