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John Butler, John Butler Trio

"I believe 'The JB Seed' has enough scope to offer assistance to the more traditional art forms, but also to the more cutting edge/fringe ideas out there. I look forward to being able to support progressive, contemporary and innovative projects. 'The JB Seed' is a chance for me to extend a helping hand, to encourage, support and contribute to this nations vast, dynamic and unique arts community." www.johnbutlertrio.com

Carlo Santone, Blue King Brown

"It's been an honour to work with The JB Seed team and be part of the development of such a great initiatve, Artists commited to supporting Artists, this program is the real deal." www.bluekingbrown.com

John Watson Management

"It seems like lots of us spend lots of time these days talking about how things should be different. However, few of us consistently DO enough to actually help change things. John and Danielle are among the few who actually back up their words with deeds. The time and energy they devote to the JB Seed program sets a great example for all the rest of us who sometimes need some help in shaking off the dreaded compassion fatigue."”

Paul Kelly

"I couldn't get a record deal in 1984 so I borrowed money from a friend to make a record called Post. Not everyone has friends who can afford that but I see the JB seed as the kind of friend that can." - www.paulkelly.com.au

Missy Higgins

"There should be more grant programs like the JB Seed. Our country is bursting with talented, creative minds that aren't able to express themselves because they don't have the means to. I'm eternally thankful for my leg-up into the industry, and I'm proud to be supporting a fund that offers the same chance to other artists."

Bill Cullen, One Louder Management

"Culture is an imperative part of any society. From great societies in history, it is the cultural figures and their work that we remember and learn from, not their business leaders. Unfortunately most modern societies don't recognise this, and very few resources are put into developing contemporary culture. I am delighted to support the JB Seed, and tip my hat to John and Danielle for their gift to young artists, especially for the opportunities created for remote and indigenous artists for whom it is much harder to have their voices heard."

Sebastian Chase and Kylie Greenlees of MGM distribution

Philip Stevens Management

It has been a pleasure working with an artist that has such a strong social conscience as John Butler. The JB Seed has been a fantastic idea in concept and now in actuality. I was very happy to contribute to an ongoing grants program that is going to benefit many artists and projects that might not have got that initial helping hand from traditional funding bodies"

Maureen Ritchie

"As an active investor in many areas of the arts around Australia I see our culture as unique and strong, so I would like us to be immersed, totally surrounded and celebrating our cultural roots and visions as much as possible. The JB Seed is an invaluable asset for the fusion of investment with remote and emerging artists around Australia. It's important that new voices get into the music industry rather than be overwhelmed by it's power, and I see The JB Seed as a very real tool to make this happen"

Paul Gilding and Michelle Grosvenor, ECOS

"We are delighted to support The JB Seed, particularly the Social Activism through the Arts program. When we were struggling young activists we were always grateful for the financial and moral support of others, including many from the music industry such as Midnight Oil. It is such an honor be able to now give back and support young creative spirits with a passion for making the world a better place. Thank you to JB Seed for giving us this opportunity!"”

Correne Wilkie, Manager The Cat Empire and Jackson Jackson

"Being involved in the JB Seed is one of the most rewarding things I do each year, and I am thrilled to participate as a panellist on the Management workshop and as a financial contributor. It’s great to see funding going directly into the hands of artists and aspiring managers who deserve it, and who are well supported by ‘The Seed’ as they make effective in-roads into the music industry. I look forward to being further inspired by this process in 2008"

Brett Oaten

"The JB Seed Management Workshop is the most inspiring event on the music industry calendar. Well, it would be if it was actually ON the calendar. I'm very proud to participate in, and to support, this wonderful initiative" www.brettoaten.com.au

The Waifs

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The JB Seed is officially five years old! And to celebrate, this years grants will offer greater diversity and make the program more accessible for artists across a wider range of disciplines.

The JB Seed aims to help Australian artists from any background, creating art and music across any genre, to establish themselves as self-sustained, professional artists. Over the past five years, with the help of a bunch of like minded music loving folk they've been extremely proud to hand out over $400,000 to incredibly talented, motivated and original artists who could do with some financial support. It’s been an honour to give these people a helping hand. This year we have announced two brand new categories that will join two mainstays of the JB Seed.

Roll up, Roll up, Roll up!

We here at The JB Seed are proud to announce our 2009 round of funding, another list of fine artists who we are fortunate enough to be able to support...

To see a full list of who we have funded click here

Also, check out our amazing list of donors who have made contributions to these individuals and made the projects possible. Without them all of these opportunities would not exist.

One Movement For Music Festival - Perth

BREAKING NEWS... for The JB Seed

For the first time this year, The JB Seed, in partnership with the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) and One Movement for Music Festival (OMMP) have created an brand new initiative to support emerging managers, and their artists to progress to the next level of their careers.

10 stand out previous JB Seed Management workshop attendees will be awarded the opportunity to take part in One Movement - The Independent Times summit. Winners will receive complimentary registration (providing them with access to the music festival, networking cocktail parties and private industry showcases), and a contribution towards their travel and accommodation costs. The event will take place in and around Perth city.

It's an amazing opportunity to expand your management horizons and have a damned good time while you're at it!

On the final day of the summit participants will be invited to take part in an evolution session where we will look at the previous days events. We see this as an integral part of the process in the first year to gain an insight so that this partnership can evolve and be as effective as possible for newly established managers.

The One Movement event is set to take place: Friday 16th, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2009.

Danielle Caruana, Director and Co-Founder of The JB Seed has said about the partnership: “This is a great opportunity to expand what we offer at the Management Workshops. With the Asia/Pacific focus of One Movement, this partnership will increase the scope of information we are able to make available to newly established managers in the industry”.

For More Information about One Movement Festival, Click Here.
For More information About The Independent Times, Click Here.
For More Information about The Australian Independent Record Labels Association, Click Here.
If you've attended The JB Seed Management workshop in the past but haven't heard from us regarding this opportunity, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cheers,

The JB Seed Crew

JBSEED ARTIST ON HIGH ROTATION ON TRIPLE J

Impossible Odds who were successful in the JBSEED SPEAK: INDIGENOUS grant round in 2007 have had their track 'Laugh it Off' added to high rotation on triple j. Triple j Home and Hosed presenter Steph has also featured one of their tracks on the triple j website - view the Impossible Odds Review click here. The album was also recently reviewed by the Sun Herald giving it an 8/10.

AMRAP Features The JB Seed

Cofounders John Butler and Danielle Caruana talk to AMRAP about The JB Seed. Why they started the grants and what they look for in a good application. Listen here!"