MELBOURNE BELOW
- Resources Directory -
This section has links to online resources of interest to the many communities of Melbourne Below.
Resources for Artists
Resources for Filmmakers
Resources for Goths
Resources for Living History Groups
Resources for Musicians
Resources for Pagans
Resources for Writers
Resources for Artists
THE WOOSTER COLLECTIVE.
BLURB: "The Wooster
Collective was founded in 2001. This site is dedicated to showcasing and
celebrating ephemeral art placed on streets in cities around the world."
http://www.woostercollective.com/
[Michael Green 060407]
Resources for Filmmakers
(See also Cinephilia )
MELBOURNE INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS - A WEB RESOURCE.
This website, created by Melbourne filmmaker Bill Mousoulis, features biographies,
critical overviews, filmographies, and other information about a wide range
of Melbourne's independent filmmakers.
http://www.innersense.com.au/mif/
[Michael Green 070403]
SENSES OF CINEMA.
Senses of Cinema is an an online journal devoted to the serious
and eclectic discussion of cinema. It is published quarterly through the
Cinema Studies Program at the University of Melbourne.
http://www.sensesofcinema.com/
[Michael Green 060103]
SNUFF BOX FILMS.
The Snuff Box Films Blog is a resource for underground/trash video artists.
The author fossicks through the world wide web to pluck festivals and screenings
that don't have entry fees and which support non-mainstream cinema and
experimental works. He also fossicks for production houses and resources
for Melbourne filmmakers that are cheap and reliable.
http://www.snuffboxfilms.blogspot.com
[RO 080710]
Resources for Goths
GOTHOHOLICS ONLINE.
BLURB: "Welcome to Gothoholics Online. We are the largest retailer of
gothic products in Australia,
We sell products such as Alchemy Gothic, Demonia, Lip Service, Living Dead
Dolls, Gothic Art,
Gothic Clothing, Gothic Boots, Gothic Shoes, Gothic Bags, Goth Jewellery,
Goth Clothing, Goth
Boots, Goth Shoes, Gothic Metal, Goth Metal, Bleeding Edge, Corsets, basically
we are goth lovers!" (They are located in Adelaide.)
http://www.gothoholics.com.au/
[Michael Green 051221]
Resources for Living History Groups
THE MEDIEVAL EMPORIUM.
BLURB: "Here at the Medieval Emporium our goal is to bring to you the best
quality reproduced Medieval items while maintaining the lowest prices possible. Our range of products
is constantly growing and changing to meet the diverse requirements of re-enactors, collectors
and enthusiasts around the world. Our range of Dark Age and Renaissance items are, at the moment,
limited while we concentrate on our medieval lines. We are happy to answer any enquiries you
may have about our products."
The Medieval Emporium is in Redcliffe North, Queensland. It stocks items such as Swords & Daggers; Axes, Hammers & Spears; Armour & Shields; Clothing, Shoes & Accessories; Books, CDs & Videos; Homewares; Camping Gear; and Middle Eastern Goods.
Email: sales@themedievalemporium.com
Website: http://www.themedievalemporium.com/
[Michael Green 060120]
Resources for Musicians
AUSTRALIAN PERFORMING RIGHTS ASSOCIATION (APRA).
APRA is a non-profit association that collects and distributes Australian
and New Zealand copyright royalties for music creators and publishers from around the world.
APRA licenses Music Users (such as radio stations), and collects royalties from them to distribute to its members.
You can join APRA if you compose music, lyrics or both and satisfy all the following criteria:
- You are the original creator of a musical work.
- You are an arranger of noncopyright works.
- Your work is publicly performed or broadcast.
- You are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
- You are not currently a member of another performing right society.
Joining APRA is easy and doesn't cost anything. Forms and information is available online at: http://www.apra.com.au/
(If you have an original recording available for sale you may want to join AMCOS (the
Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Limited) which manages
music reproduction
rights. Information on AMCOS is avilable on the APRA website.)
[Michael Green 060105]
GARAGEBAND.COM
This is what they say about themselves:
"Our mission is to empower musicians and to discover the best independent music.
"As a grass-roots community, we take pride in being the best place for rising musicians to get feedback and exposure, exchange ideas, find new fans, and further their careers.
"Our long-term ambition is to reform the way music
is discovered and promoted. Consumers today are
wondering why they can't get music for cheaper without getting sued by the
record labels, and
musicians need new ways to get their music heard. Using a new model to discover
and promote the
best songs, GarageBand.com will bring consumers more musical variety at lower
costs while letting
musicians retain more control of their careers."
http://www.garageband.com/
[Michael Green 051221]
MELBAND: MELBOURNE MUSIC DIRECTORY.
The blurb: "MELBAND is the home of Melbourne's Music Community
- one of the worlds largest and creative
music cities. This site has been created for Melbourne Musicians to network,
advertise for
musicians and find related music businesses (studios, venues etc) as well
as swap ideas and
knowledge with other amateur and pro musicians in the forums."
http://www.melband.com.au/
[Michael Green 051221]
Resources for Pagans
THE LLEWELLYN ENCYCLOPEDIA.
BLURB:" Whether you are new to the investigation of the mysteries of the
mind and the universe, or have followed spiritual practices for years, you
will find the Llewellyn Encyclopedia to be the most authoritative source for
accurate and in-depth information on a wide variety of subjects."
http://www.llewellynencyclopedia.com/
[Michael Green 051202]
THE PAGAN AWARENESS NETWORK Inc.
The Pagan Awareness Network Incorporated (PAN Inc) is a not-for-profit educational
association with members Australia-wide. It is run by a management committee
whose members are drawn from a broad cross-section of the Pagan community.
The Association is incorporated in the state of New South Wales, with sub-committees
in other states of Australia. It has no formal ties with any religious body,
but works proactively both within the Pagan community and as a point of contact
for the public, including government and media organisations.
PAN Inc aims to continue as the Australian Pagan community's most effective
networking and educational body.
http://www.paganawareness.net.au/
[Michael Green 051221]
WITCHABILIA.
Witchabilia tells traditional cast iron cauldrons in a range of sizes from
1/2 litre to 12 litres capacity.
ADDRESS: PO Box 224, Hahndorf, South Australia 5245.
Phone: (08) 8388 1011. Email: witchabilia@hotmail.com
http://members.bettanet.net.au/~witchabilia/
[Michael Green 061018]
THE WITCHY CRYPT.
The Crypt is a site providing information resources for witches and wiccans.
It is especially useful for old and historical texts.
http://crypt.eldritchs.com/
[Michael Green 060418]
Resources for Writers
AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF AUTHORS (ASA).
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) was formed in 1963 to promote and
protect the rights of Australia's authors and illustrators. It has 3,000 members.
The ASA has been instrumental in shaping copyright law in Australia, and has also worked to protect author's rights in areas such as the Digital Agenda, Moral Rights, and Business Taxation. The ASA sets the minimum rates for pay and conditions for authors and illustrators, and publishes books, papers and lists for emerging and established writers. Members receive the ASA's journal "The Australian Author" and regular newsletters throughout the year. The ASA also runs a contract advisory service, mentorships for new and emerging writers and offers advice about writing, copyright and publishing.
You can join the ASA if you are:
- A published author in book, magazine or electronic formats.
- Interested in the craft of writing but as yet unpublished.
- An organisation with similar membership and interests to the ASA.
Annual membership is $143 for full members, $99 for affiliate members and $250 for organisational members, plus a $22 joining fee (all fees are GST inclusive).
For more information visit: http://www.asauthors.org/
[Michael Green 060412]
THE INTERNET WRITING JOURNAL.
The Online Magazine for Writers and Book Lovers since 1997!
http://www.internetwritingjournal.com/
[Michael Green 051221]
ARTICLES
"Up Where We Belong" by Rachel Wells.
[THE AGE - 5 August 2007]
Melbourne's older city buildings are fast becoming vertical laneways to art
studios, music venues, and innovative fashion houses.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/victoria/up-where-we-belong/2007/08/03/1185648111531.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
"Lounge Music" by Peter Wilmoth.
[THE AGE - 25 March 2007]
Melbourne's independent musicians are competing with the big names by turning
their homes into recording studios.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/homes-become-studios/2007/03/22/1174153250659.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap2
"The Writings on the Wall" by Michael Dwyer.
[THE AGE - 3 October 2006]
A look at independent magazine publishing in Melbourne.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/arts/writings-on-the-wall/2006/10/02/1159641262326.html?page=fullpage
"Power Surge" by Michael Dwyer.
[THE AGE - 31 March 2006]
The Heavy Metal Army in Melbourne is growing.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/metal-in-melbourne/2006/03/30/1143441254817.html?page=fullpage
"Sculptures Find New Street Cred" by Louise
Bellamy.
[THE AGE - 7 January 2006]
The renaissance of public sculpture in Melbourne.
http://theage.com.au/news/arts/sculptures-find-new-street-cred/2006/01/05/1136387552827.html?page=fullpage
"Our Colourful Underbelly" by Gabriella
Coslovich.
[THE AGE - 4 December 2005]
Melbourne - the stencil graffiti capital of the world.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/arts/our-colourful-underbelly/2005/12/03/1133422148230.html?page=fullpage
"Strange Brew" by Claire Halliday.
[THE AGE - 23 March 2004]
According to the 2001 ABS Census, Melbourne is the witch capital of Australia.
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/03/22/1079939577696.html
"Market Driven" by Leanne Tolra.
[THE AGE - 10 November 2003]
The romance of Melbourne's markets.
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/11/10/1068329476250.html
"The Art of Darkness" by Ashley Crawford.
[THE AGE - 27 September 2003]
"A fascination with death, gore and all things gothic has gripped the Melbourne
art scene...."
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/25/1064083123739.html
"Hack to the Future" by James Norman.
[THE AGE - 25 May 2003]
In 1989 Melbourne was the hacker capital of Australia!
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/05/24/1053585748340.html
"Dead Fashionable" by Rosanne Bersten.
[THE AGE - 13 September 2002]
"The dark glamour of the gothic look is still captivating young and old,
after 20 years."
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/09/13/1031608320631.html
"Queens of the Damned" by Kate Reeves.
[REPORTAGE - 6 October 2001]
Being an extra for the film "Queen of the Damned."
http://www.reportage.uts.edu.au/stories/2001/05queen.html
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