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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 registrationWhere: Registration Desk Foyer
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When: 11am
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Orientation and meet the guysWhere: Room 9
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YOUR CONVENTION COACHESThe 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' SWANSolo 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 SPENCERAmazingly talented guitarist for legendary Oz bands Skyhooks & The Angels
GUITAR coach: DAI PRITCHARDCurrently plays with iconic Oz rockers Rose Tattoo. Dai is also a mighty fine music clinician.
BASS coach: ROGER McLACHLANOne of Australia’s pre-eminent live and studio bass players-Little River Band, John Farnham, Stars, Cliff
Richard
DRUM coach: ‘MAZ’ MASLENDrummer for Boom Crash Opera, Icehouse, Men At Work
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When: 12-1.15pm
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Lunch break.............................................
When: 1.30-3.30pm
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Jam Session for AllWhere: Room 9
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When: 3.30-4.00pm
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Tea BreakWhere: Room 9
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When: 4pm-6pm
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Band practice with the StarsWhere: Room 9
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When: 6pm-6.30pm
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Band Gig BriefingWhere: Room 9
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When: 6.30pm-8.00pm
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Dinner Break.............................................
When: 8.00pm-9.00pm
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Soundcheck Final RehearsalWhere: Room 9
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When: 9.00pm until late
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Club AMAC Super BandFeaturing 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 analysisWhere: Room 9
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When: 12pm-1.00pm
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Lunch Break.............................................
When: 1.00pm-1.30pm
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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
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Product clinic withDAI PRITCHARD (Rose Tattoo)presented by Music Sales
Where: Room 9
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When: 3.00pm-3.30pm
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Tea Break.............................................
When: 3.30pm-4.30pm
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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
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What’s Next? Q&A MasterclassWhere: Room 9
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When: 11.00pm
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CLUB AMAC featuringDAI 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 17When: 10.00am-4.00pm
What:
AMAC Trade ShowWhere: 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
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Venetta Fields Vocal MasterclassWhere: Hall 3
Don’t miss this exclusive vocal session with the amazing Venetta Fields (Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd)
Register now.
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