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Wairarapa Music Month Turns Out Local Talent for OWB!

New Zealand "Music Month" runs from May 1-30, 2006, and One World Beat is delighted to be part of the action! On Sunday, May 7th, the Tapis Lounge in Carterton will play host to the OWB event scheduled for "Wairarapa Music Month", a local gathering organized by Chris Webb, who can be reached at 06 379 6065 (work), or 027 261 9553 (mobile), and email crisjude@xtra.co.nz.

You can also contact Glyn MacLean of Music Wairarapa Incorporated, 06 377 2253, and see the website
www.wairarapamusic.co.nz. MWI is a nonprofit formed in 2005 to help the music industry in Wairarapa, located on the North Island, close to the capital of New Zealand, Wellington. Wairarapa Music Month will feature a musicians' showcase, an acoustic music and singer-songwriter nights, awards, and a drum festival.

MacLean, who is a performer, pianist, song-writer, and composer, has recently had two of his compositions--"Fly" and "Father's Voice"--chosen for licensing in Hollywood, which means that his original music will be available for use by the American TV and film industry. Check out the the profile of this musician. He has had international airplay of his song, "Walk Away", achieved a win in the Pacific Songwriter's Competition, and been heard on airwaves from Norway to China.

This is one event where you'll be sure to walk away happy, so hope your feet will fly on over and support local talent "going global"!