July09

NATIONAL WEEKEND WARRIORS CONVENTION

AUGUST 15-17

GOLD COAST EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTRE, BROADBEACH QLD.

The Weekend Warriors Convention at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre, Broadbeach, QLD is your chance to have the time of your life with Warrior members from all parts of Australia. Here's the program:

SATURDAY AUGUST 15

When:     9.30am onwards
What:      Check in and registration
Where:    Registration Desk Foyer
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When:     11am    
What:     Orientation and meet the guys
Where:    Room 9
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YOUR CONVENTION COACHES
The organisers of your national Weekend Warriors Convention have put together a fabulous coaching panel for you. Make use of the invaluable time you have with these experienced touring and recording musicians. Your 2009 convention coaches include:

Vocal coach:
JOHN 'SWANEE' SWAN
Solo vocal legend, chart topper (If I Were A Carpenter, Lady What’s Your Name’) and  singer with The Party Boys (‘He’s Gonna Step on You’, ‘Hold You Head Up’)

Guitar coach: BOB SPENCER
Amazingly talented guitarist for legendary Oz bands Skyhooks & The Angels

GUITAR coach: DAI PRITCHARD
Currently plays with iconic  Oz rockers Rose Tattoo. Dai is also a mighty fine music clinician.

BASS coach: ROGER McLACHLAN
One of Australia’s pre-eminent live and studio bass players-Little River Band, John Farnham, Stars, Cliff
Richard

DRUM coach: ‘MAZ’ MASLEN
Drummer for Boom Crash Opera, Icehouse, Men At Work
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When:    12-1.15pm
What:      Lunch break
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When:    1.30-3.30pm
What:      Jam Session for All
Where:    Room 9

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When:    3.30-4.00pm
What:      Tea Break
Where:    Room 9
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When:     4pm-6pm
What:     Band practice with the Stars
Where:      Room 9
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When:     6pm-6.30pm
What:     Band Gig Briefing
Where:     Room 9
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When:     6.30pm-8.00pm
What:     Dinner Break
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When:     8.00pm-9.00pm
What:     Soundcheck Final Rehearsal
Where:     Room 9
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When:     9.00pm until late
What:     Club AMAC Super Band
Featuring your celebrity coaches: John ‘Swanee’ Swan, Dai Pritchard, ‘Maz’ Maslen, Roger McLachlan and  Bob Spencer
Where: Hall 3

SUNDAY AUGUST 16

When:     10am
What:     The Day After-Conversation with the guys-Gig analysis
Where:     Room 9
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When:     12pm-1.00pm
What:     Lunch Break
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When:     1.00pm-1.30pm
What:     AUSTRALIAN IDOL’s DAN ENGLAND
-What really happens behind the Aus idol scenes?
Meet Dan England, listen to his music, ask him your questions about the music biz!
Where:     Room 9

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When:     2.00pm-3.00pm
What: Product clinic with
DAI PRITCHARD (Rose Tattoo)
presented by Music Sales
Where:    Room 9
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When:     3.00pm-3.30pm
What:     Tea Break
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When:     3.30pm-4.30pm
What:     ROSS WILSON     
Up Close and Personal
Join the legendary Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock) in an exclusive and intimate workshop. Not to be missed! Presented by Gibson.
Where:     Hall 3
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When:     4.30pm-6.00pm
What:     What’s Next?  Q&A Masterclass
Where:     Room 9
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When:     11.00pm
What:     CLUB AMAC featuring
DAI PRITCHARD & GEORDIE LEACH (Rose Tattoo) with Terry Gascoigne (Renee Geyer band, Blackfeather, Jeff St John)
Let you hair down, rock the night away with your Warrior mates & AMAC delegates at CLUB AMAC
Where:     Hall 3



MONDAY AUGUST 17


When:     10.00am-4.00pm
What:     AMAC Trade Show
Where:      Hall 3
Check out the latest, greatest music gear. It’s your free day to wander the trade floor and check it all out.
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When:     9.00am-10.00am
What:     Venetta Fields  Vocal Masterclass
Where:     Hall 3
Don’t miss this  exclusive vocal session with the amazing Venetta Fields (Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd)

Register now.


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