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…

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

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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Successful Applicants 2005

INDIGENOUS

AZZKAT - $2,500
Azzkat will record a debut 6 track EP. Contact: Aaron Penny, Cloverdale WA 08 9477 3719

Jam in the Desert - $2,349
A program to provide equipment & PA training to musicians from the Barkly region. Contact: Barkly Regional Arts, Tennant Creek NT www.barklyarts.com.au

Dan Sultan Post Production - $3,000
Dan Sultan to mix and master his debut album.

Upgrade drum kit - $697
Aden Brim to purchase drum kit upgrade.

Narbarlek & Yilila to AIMM - $3,500
Narbarlek and Yilila to attend the Australian International Music Market. Contact: Nabarlek & Yililia, Darwin NT ww.yilila.com or www.skinnyfishmusic.com.au

MUSIC MARKETING

Aurora Jane East Coast Tour - $2,500
Folk/Funk/Blues band Aurora Jane to tour East Coast. www.aurorajane.com

Lou Bradley - EP promo Tour - $1,750
Country singer/songwriter to tour QLD to NT.
www.loubradley.com

The Red Eyes debut album - $4,230
Dub/Reggae band to record debut album 'Rude World'

Kooii: Beads on a String tour - $3,000
6 piece urban collective, to launch album on tour through QLD, NSW & VIC.
www.kooii.net

Launch of Zudio Band Manager - $4,000
Zudio to market their online band manager. www.zudio.com.au

Tom Vincent Trio - $700
Tasmanian Jazz trio to attend the Australian International Music Market.

Tommee & Neighbourhood Tour - $3,000
Eclectic Sydney Roots band to tour NSW, QLD, NT & WA.
www.tommeemusic.com

LABJACD Debut Album - $3,500
Latin/Hip Hop band to record debut album.
www.labjacd.com

Kuranda Reggae Festival - $3,000
Marketing of Reggae festival to be held in Cairns.
www.kurandareggaefestival.com

Drum Drum to AIMM - $1,500
Drum Drum to attend the Australian International Music Market.
www.drumdrum.com

SOCIAL ACTIVISM

Anthem - $7,500
Activist filmmakers to distribute their documentary ‘Anthem’ to cinemas around the country.

Small Business - $2,975
Political visual artist, Deborah Kelly to create pro-choice artwork to be displayed on billbaord in Sydney.

Choice Stories - $350
Collection of pro-choice stories to be printed and sold at live story performances.

A Blessing in Disguise - $3,000
New play that explores social issues to be performed in Shepparton, VIC.
http://onyxproductions.tripod.com

August Peace Festival 2005 - $1,074
Advertising for The August Peace Festival to be held in Perth.

Toilet Doors Project - $2,000
6 emerging artists will create posters to be displayed in public toilets throughout Greater Union Cinemas & Qantas terminals nationally.

WORKSHOP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mihirangi - $600
Contemporary Maori singer/songwriter to be tutored by Mal Webb.

Suburban Sista Soundz Tour - $5,730
15 young 'at risk' women interested in urban music to train and then tour with local well known Hip Hop artists. www.ice.org.au

Return to Rythmn - Edc Program - $4,000
2 week intensive of rhythm & percussion workshops for Indigenous young people in the Tennant Creek region.

Inspiration - $800
Violin lessons for Lachlan McCarthy, a young Musician from Blacktown in Sydney.

Lao Youth Development - $500
Tuition of traditional Lao instruments, songwriting and performance skills for local Lao youth community based in Cabramatta, www.communilink.org.au/laocommadvance

Hip Hop Hub - $2,299
Music production studio to be set up in Nimbin Youth Club for local youth to utilize.

Baxter Workshop Project - $2,430
Musical workshops tobe held inside the Baxter Detention Centre with detainees.

MULTICULTURAL

Art by Adam Janali - $5,000
Afghan refugee & artist Adam Janali to exhibit his work in a solo exhibition to be held in Perth.
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