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15.07.10
Ohhhh hear comes Splendour.. we are involved with 4 artists this year - Mumford and Sons, Alberta Cross, School of Seven Bells, and Fan Farlo. Should be a cracking weekend! Just finished a weekend in the studio with a great new artist (more details soon) and also setting up (read - dealing with visas) for a Tim Finn world trip. Jack Carty is still in the USA, play extra shows in NY now.. come home soon buddy we miss you!
9.06.10
Winter is busy this time around. Last night of a little Tim Finn acoustic tour, the other boys just returning from another NOVA pop up - this time Cat Empire in Melbourne. Tomorrow we start building a massive site for a corporate show, and Kids Of 88 are over from NZ for a National tour. All at the same time we are gearing up to Stage Manage and supply backline and stage crew for the ASTRA awards, an sending Jack Carty off to LA (the kids first trip to America!) for some co-writing with Dan Wilson and a show at Hotel Cafe! YEAH!
15.05.10
Well its all going on now isnt it.. Last week saw the first shooting of thirtyinthirty (more on this soon!) and now the editing has begun. Gareth is currently out mixing our old friend Mark Sholtez shows. The office is doing pre prod for some upcoming Tim Finn acoustic shows, Autechre, Here We Go Magic, and a GIANT corporate show at AJC Randwick. Next week Gareth heads to Perth to speak at the WAMis.. If you are there be sure to catch him on both the National Touring, and Producers panels.
24.04.10
Jack Carty wins Singer/ Songwriter category at musicoz... woo hoo! ;-)
And to back it up, we have booked him a bunch of shows. Check out the shows page for details.
Gareth has just returned from Blues Fest with Jools Holland, and Eric Hutchinson on the Kelly Clarkson tour. Welcome home!
23.03.10
As well as being a Finalist in the Singer/ Songwriter category for the 2010 MusicOz Awards, Jack Carty has also been nominated for the APRA songwriter award. Thats nice isnt it!
;-)
16.03.10
The year started cracking!
Tours so far for Patrick Watson, NASA, XX, The Cribs and British Sea Patrol.
Steffan has joined the team to manage the studios (which are currently for sale as we look to move to a larger building) and has been looking after some exciting projects (as well as starting to track Jack Cartys debut album)
Speaking of Jack - he is in the TOP 5 NOMINATIONS FOR MUSIC OZ. wooo hooo! We are all super excited about this, and will be there on Friday 26th for a great night (and hopefully a nice prize)
1.01.10
First time i have written it!
Welcome to 2010.
Firstly - thanks to everyone who we have worked with in the last decade. I started Gigpiglet in July 2000... so this year marks our 10th year in business (and yes i think we will throw a party)
Further - and as importantly - thanks in advance to all the people we will work with in the next 10 years!
We saw out 2009 with some amazing tours, and huge parties, and then brought in the new year production managing Sydney Opera House NYE celebrations on the Western Colonade; Coincidently, the first time they have thrown the party in a decade - and i was there for that one too (albiet in a very different role, working as crew for a local labour company)
Look out for some exciting news this year; Gigpiglet Presents is starting a Sunday afternoon acoustic chill out session, new records from Gigpiglet Recordings, and Gigpiglet Productions going from strength to strength and show to show - kicking off the new year as Production Director for Grand Slam Oval at the Australian Open in Melbourne, some more great NOVA shows, and a whole swag of private and corporate parties.
28.10.09
SHOWS.... RELEASES.... TOURS..... RECORDING
Its all going on. The last day of the Jack Carty Residency at the excelsior, and the White Russians Album Launch booked in for the 19th.
Jacks record, Wine and Consequence, releases this sat 31st.
White Russians record, Pretty Black, EXCLUSIVE TO ITUNES sat 14th November.
Both the SIA and Tim Finn tours are all booked in and ready to go. we have crew all over the place for both of those. its going to be busy, but expecting a great time on both runs.
But today, Gareth heads to Bali, to continue work on album two for athron. Sort of an excuse to get away from this Sydney weather, but promises to bring back some new songs.
22.09.09
White Russians record finished mastering today.. The wait is over, and the new record will be out (exclusive to itunes) shortly. in fact - November 14th has been slated as the release date.
Jack Carty EP is slated to release October 31st - so its going to be busy times for Gigpiglet Recordings.
Gareth heads off on the Deathstars tour tommorrow, and the prep work is well underway for SIA (again!) and Tim Finn.
GPHQ in Audio Technology Magazine!
1.09.09
GIGPIGLET RECORDING SIGNS JACK CARTY
Sydney based independent record label Gigpiglet Recordings have expanded their roster, signing 22 year old singer songwriter Jack Carty.
Jack’s debut EP has just been completed (produced by Gareth Stuckey, the gigpiglet himself, who has worked with the likes of MGF and Shane Nicholson) and is due for release in October, through Inertia Distribution.
To celebrate this Jack will be heading out on an East Coast tour supporting Chris Pickering, and then playing a EP release residency “Wednesdays in October” at the Excelsior Hotel in Surry Hills, Sydney.
29.08.09
On tour with Handsome Furs (what GREAT guys!)
Planning a giant game of outdoor twister for MTV/ Davenport and still mixing the Pinky album.
and - TIM FINN – THE ANTHOLOGY TOUR -
A journey through the songs of Split Enz, Crowded House, Finn Brothers and his solo work - Tour announced for November, which will see us all out on the road for 4 weeks. The rest of '09... its gonna be fine!
24.07.09
Skipped a few months!
The studio has been busy, with American producer Kramer mixing the Bridezilla album, Gareth working on The White Russians acoustic and oddities album, and Brendan soldering away on Dave Mason and Stephanie Cherote.
Since our last update we have been on tour with Alex Lloyd, Trail of Dead, and NASA (wasnt that a blast!) We are also supplying production, management, and creative to the NOVA "pop-up" series. The first show saw Daniel Merriweather headline, then next is Bloc Party, and more to come!
26.03.09
MTV awards..... arrrghh yeah.
We are on tour with Sia at the moment, sold out shows, and great fun. Today was rehearsals for the MTVAA, and tomorrow is the big show. It looks AMAZING!
Gareth just completed an EP in the studios with Black Japan (you may know some of the members from the tassie band The Dead Abigales)
After Sia we preper for the last little bit of summer that we can squeeze out - on the north coast with both Tim Finn and Butterfingers (not at the same show obviously)
2.02.09
Hey we made it through the first month.... This is going to easy!
Morcheeba, Cinematic Orchestra and Matthew Herbett Big Band national tours for civil society and some Josh Pyke shows just completed.
Gareth heads back into the studio to complete the next White Russians album (and play with the new Neve stereo channel strip)
February sees us back on the road with Death Cab for Cutie (this time Tour and Production management)
Good times!
3.01.09
09 - its gonna be fine!
After a short Xmas break (after running all those other companies parties, we deserved one too!) we are straight back on the road with Morcheeba. Gigpiglet are very proud to be production and tour management, as well as local crew supplier for this great band.
NYE was an amazing set at Pyramid Rock festival, and now onto a week of club shows, Days Like These festival, and the Tivoli theatre in brisbane.
No sooner do we farewell Morcheeba then we set out on the Cinematic Orchestra national tour.... and all the while the studio is cranking with MM9, and the final mix for "subdivision" continues.
27.11.08
This week saw us run the stage and production for the Yen Young Woman of the Year Awards (held at Angel Place Recital Hall) The show was a complete success, and the change overs between the performing acts were achieved even faster then we budgeted on!
Next week we hit the road with the reformed Headless Chickens, and a whole bunch more Xmas parties..
silly season indeed!
31.10.08
Jumping on the ship for Tim Finns newest release, the gigpiglets are currently running around the country looking after TM and FOH for the promo tour (including some live TV appearences on Today show and 9am)
HQ is buzzing preparing Xmas parties for NOVA, AMP and Murdoch Books, while we run around and supply FOH control equipment for the Dandy Warhols show at the enmore - see you there tonight. ;-)
7.10.08
Last month GP designed, bumped in, teched, left for a few weeks of performances, and bumped out a great piece of australian theatre called Risky Luna Love. It was put together by some great names, including Luke Milton, John Sheedy, Gypsy Tayler and Oliver Wenn. Production, including 17channels of radio mics for cast, and full monitor system, mic up and FOH control for the 6 piece band was supplied by us for the 4 week show.
During the same period, we set off on Parklife festival, looking after Neon Neon.... a band you really should check out if you are into strange electro concept albums. ;-)
Next up is another run of the White Russians.
check out the SHOWS page for info...
The Studio, GPHQ, is booked solid for 8 weeks with the soundtrack for a brilliant new aussie film called Subdivision, being recorded and mixed. The film stars Brooke Satchwell, Gary Sweet and Jim Stewart, with original music by Brendan Gallagher. Due for release early next year (2009)
7.09.08
3 weeks of good old school rock and roll..... gigpiglet has finished the australian Hoodoo Gurus tour. A few days off, then a quick corporate show in China, and the month of Gurus fun will be done. What a great slice of aussie rock it has been!
We are all looking forward to the upcoming White Russians shows. check out the shows page for details/ tickets.
22.08.08
Tonight is the last show on the Death Cab for Cutie Australian Tour.... Lydia, France, and Myself have been looking after the stage, gear, freight, logistics, drivers and local crew - with cameo appearances from the likes of christian mcbride, t-roy, ryan mc, and some other good friends around the country.
Last night also saw the beginning of the Hoodoo Gurus National Pub tour. 3 weeks of good old school rock and roll.
But all the work of the last few months has paid off, and tomorrow is the official release of the White Russians debut album Somethin' Somewhere Better. there are another bunch of shows coming up to support the launch - see the shows page for details and ticketing.
And then go and BUY AN ALBUM!!!!!!
27.07.08
WHITE RUSSIANS SINGLE TOUR SOLD OUT!!!!
Pinky Beecroft and the White Russians have just completed a sold out tour of the east coast, supporting the single "someone for everyone" being released to radio and itunes.
download the single from itunes NOW!
why not pre-order your copy of the album (released august 23rd 2008) from jb hi-fi special offer
10.06.08
Well.... 2 years between updates. what can i say? lazy? NO! busy? YES!
So the brief version to get you up to speed.... We spent a couple of years production managing A Day On the Green.
We releasaed a couple of records.
We spent about a year on another one - The debut full length album from Pinky - and his band The White Russians. It is due for release through our label on August 23rd.
We went around around the country a whole bunch of times doing FOH and tour managing Thirsty Merc.
It all seems so long ago!
Anyway, stay tuned, we will make an effort to keep you informed of all the exciting things happening around HQ.
27.05.06
Last week saw the company very busy, on something very special, and now that it is over, we can tell you that it was Nicole Kidman and Keith Urbans wedding. With performers such as Neil Finn, Hugh Jackman, and Keith himself.... A great night indeed.
The Athron record is finished, and going to mastering this week, it has been a long road, but will be well worth it.
and last night saw the first show of The Beautiful Girls national tour. they are recording every show for the next 5 weeks on a fully mobile 24 track recording system, supplied by gigpiglet. hopefully there are some amazing shows, and a DVD in the near future...
9.04.06
The Matthew EP is finished. Its going to be out there for you all to see real soon.
Now some time will be spent finishing the beautiful Athron record. Think Jack Johnston crossed with Ladysmith Black Mambazo (wow that sounds weird)
But before we finish that, a quick tour for me, looking after Femi Kuti for the East Coast Blues and Roots Fest.
20.03.06
well that matthew record is still going.
its been nearly a year since we started it at origami studios. soon it will be done, and it will be worth the wait.
brendan is recording some guy - i dont know who he is, but i can hear him in the background and man he can sing.
7.02.06
The studio has two projects underway. Gareth is recording and producing the debut release for MATTHEW. Recording is well underway, expect to be hearing it on your radios in the next few months.
Brendan Gallagher (of karma county) is working in the studio B on a solo release, involving many of his friends including Felix Bloxum and rob hirst.
Gareth has just returned from the vineyards (not sure if that was sensible?) as production manager for A Day on the Green shows for 2006. there are a few more of these shows planned before the year is out. |