Music News - Riverside Sessions 2014 - NZ Music Collaboration
05 August 2013 - 0 Comments
Riverside Sessions is a musical writing and recording collaboration project which has been taking place over five days each January at Riverslea Retreat in Otaki since 2012.
We are now coordinating the next event in 2014 which is planned for the 14th to the 19th of January.
This is a unique opportunity to spend 5 days in an inspiring setting amongst nature writing and recording music without being tied to any group, style or role, but with the freedom to collaborate with a variety of talented musicians.... The ideal group includes a variety of song-writers, multi-instrumentalists, bedroom (or studio) engineers, inspirers and creatives. All different backgrounds and styles are welcome, but being obsessed with music and having a ‘good vibe’ is essential, if you know what I mean.
This event costs money. On Average $280 each, but the cost for a person to participate is determined by what musical/recording equipment and assistance they contribute to the event, the more gear you contribute the less it will cost. Seems fair, right?
The full rate begins at $400 and each item a participant contributes deducts a figure from that rate (amount depending on item value and usefulness). For example, a stack amp could deduct $30, a small interface might deduct $10, providing transport (and petrol) might deduct $100 or more, but it is relative to what everyone else contributes, so final cost for each person can only be worked out once all participants are confirmed and we have a list of all gear being contributed.
Aside from the expectation of general lawfulness and common courtesies, there are certain characteristics and behaviors that are conducive to this event, and others that are not. These aren’t rules, but please take note of which boxes you might tick while considering your participation in this event:
Conducive:
Humble/friendly
Multi-instrumentalist
Song-writer
Respect for property/environment
Loves/plays a variety of musical styles
Studio experience
Experience with recording software
Obsessed with music
Encouraging of others
Not conducive:
Big ego
Binge-drinking
No respect for property/environment
Musician who ONLY plays metal
Drummer who ONLY plays drums
Non-songwriter
Riverslea Retreat is in the Otaki River Gorge, with the Tararua Ranges to the east and the Kapiti Coast to the west, surrounded by native bush and abundant bird life. Only metres from the river, Riverslea Retreat provides the perfect surroundings for creative inspiration.
Accommodation is made up of 8 dorm-style rooms with bunk-beds, everyone won’t get their own room, but with a maximum of 14 people there is plenty of space to spread out comfortably.
Food will not be provided as part of this event. But there are full kitchen facilities (2 x) and a barbeque, participants are free to bring their own food or shop/cook as groups.
Photos from Riverside Sessions 2012 here:
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Music from Riverside Sessions 2012 & 2013 here:
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Riverside Sessions 2014 is limited to 14 people only. To register your interest email [email protected]
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/484081415015540/
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