Maitree - Every Story Counts

Looking for 6 talented young musicians for creative health video

Maitree House (maitreehouse.com) is producing a short creative video for a client in
the health sector. We are looking for 6 culturally diverse and talented musicians
aged 13 – 21 years to take part in a music collaboration for a 2-minute video about
young people’s health rights.

To apply for this role you need to have a unique musical skill, an ability to improvise
and enjoy collaborating with other musicians and in different genres. We want
original musicians including beatboxers, poets/rappers / vocalists / brass player /
keyboard player/ guitar players / electronic / experimental etc.

Participants also need to be confident in speaking on camera and happy to engage
in conversation about young people’s health care and share their own thoughts /
experiences on this topic. Part of the creative development process will be to
participate in a simple and fun theatre workshop where we will explore young
people’s views on health care.

The video will be shot in a documentary style and is all about collaboration, play,
experimenting and creating something awesome!

Young people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

To be considered, young people must be available for the following dates:

Audition: Wednesday 4th June
Time: Allocated slots from 4pm – 7pm
Venue: St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Newtown
Address: 189 Church St, Newtown
No need to prepare anything, just bring your instrument!

Creative Workshop 1: Sun 15th June 10-4pm
Venue: Platform 46, Alexandria
Participants help brainstorm ideas around the theme of healthcare and also
contribute to creative music ideas for the shoot days with local DJ/producer.
(No filming)

Creative workshop 2 / Filming Day: Sun 22nd June: 9-4pm
Venue: Platform 46, Alexandria
Filming Day

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All participants will be paid the award rate according to the Media Arts and
Entertainment Alliance (and the equivalent for juveniles under the age of 16).

To register for an audition timeslot, please send your name, age, music speciality, a
headshot and yours/parents contact email and phone number to
leigh@maitreehouse.com

If you have any further questions, please contact Leigh on 0466 871 004.