Schrodinger's Cat

Big Plans Afoot

I actually got back to Wellington feeling fairly good about the place - too much to keep busy with over the next few months to have any excuses for boredom. And nice to have everything in walking (or at least bike or bus) distance.

Bad things on return - those National Party fuckwits looking like they're in with a chance, and the desolation of the bypass.

Good things - the flat looks welcoming, with some of the overgrown garden cleared to make way for some native trees to be planted. The silverbeet and beetroot I planted last year have survived and are ready for eating, and my room was waiting. It's great to not have to go flathunting as I can get straight into things. Ascension Band rehearsals are underway for Bomb the Space gig on Wednesday 3rd of August, and there's also the Word Festival which is now in its third year and actually getting some support (ie funding) from the city council by now.

Nigel's keen to take the band as far as it can go this year and was talking about dividing responsibilities up - eg the recording team, the management team, the media team etc. Seems like a good way to go. I feel like I've found my place in a scene now - in the past I got left behind a bit by the Wellington jazz scene, but it's time for the next generation to make its presence felt.

It occurred to me that shorthand classes Mon-Wed mornings might not be all that bad. I can think of it as self-discipline to make me stronger. And I can have the afternoons to work on music & event planning - seems important to take things to the next level. Then Thursday/Friday for journalism and work. Could be a good structure for the next few months - aiming towards an Ascension Band South Island tour around Oct/Nov maybe?

Here's a possible outline for yr calenders:

Wednesday 3 Aug - Bomb the Space gig ('Revolution' as work-in-
progress)

Mid Sep - Full scale show... Newtown plus Palmerston Nth
(practice tour)?

Late Sep - Studio recording of 'Evolution' for album release

23 Oct - Punk Fest gig?

Late Oct - Mid Nov - Tour! North and/or South Islands (1 week
each?). Play high schools and public gigs.

Feb - March 2006 - Fringe Festival II

Mid-late March 2006 - What Is Music Festival in Melbourne
(+Sydney/Brisbane?)


This is going to be a massive load of work, starting right now.

For touring we will need funding to cover the large costs, but good planning should get us there - apply to pub charities, Creative Communities etc in each town. Playing schools should be valuable as it will give us the 'benefitting the community' ace up our sleeves.

Any thoughts/advice? Welcome back to the busy life of deadlines....

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