Christmas with the Whitlams

We are very pleased to be appearing at the Tooheys Extra Dry Christmas Party with the Whitlams and Modular Lounge on December 23rd at Wenty Leagues Club.   Tickets available at the club. www.wentyleagues.com.au

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Guitar Heroes at the Brass Monkey

Mark Ranftl with his peers at the Guitar Heroes gig.

Attention School Age Rock Bands...

Optic Nerve is putting out a call for school-age bands that are interested in playing as supports for Optic Nerve in quality shows that are underwritten by Optic Nerve and independent label Regal Records.

All gigs will have good sound and lighting provided, and will be well advertised to ensure great crowds…a rare opportunity for young bands. Venues will be confirmed according to the interest shown in the local area, and pending band line-ups being confirmed. The following Flyer is being distributed:

Optic Nerve has an intense work ethic, and is dedicated to bringing musical opportunities to younger bands, and showing these groups the way by allowing them to play as Support Acts at quality gigs. Now that this endeavour is underway, all bands that are interested should make contact so that they can be auditioned (preferably in their own school hall), and 4-5 will be chosen to join the lineup.

Lead singer Amy Ranftl says: ‘We want school rock bands that have had little opportunity before to have access to an all-age venue, a good size crowd and professional production. This will be an eye-opener for them…an experience that will help them improve and develop their performance…and we hope it will bolster their passion for playing and their musical ambitions.’

She continued: ‘With all the American influences around, we think it is important to nurture raw Australian talent and original songwriting”

Guitarist Mark Ranftl was quick to add: ‘I would have done anything for an opportunity like this when we were back in school bands…we’re a bit older now, but we still remember what it ‘s like when the only audience we had was 4 garage walls (and Mum and Dad!). There is nothing more exciting than a big crowd and a nice stage!’

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