Short sets to keep things fresh

The artists who will be performing at the next Satellite Sessions (clockwise from top left): Matt Bodman, Ariana Henare, Wildlanes and Flynn. Photos: supplied

One small step for Tauranga's music scene is one giant leap forward for the artists involved.

A new series of monthly concerts, designed to provide an outlet and a goal for musicians is catching the attention of music lovers right around the Bay of Plenty.

They're called 'Satellite Sessions' and they take place at The Jam Factory - a boutique music venue at the Historic Village.

It is the brainchild of musician and videographer Nick Newman.

"Original music in the Bay of Plenty needed another platform for songs and artists to grow, so we've created one."

Each 'Satellite Session' features four artists playing roughly four original songs.

'Short sets keep things fresh, and it lets people play originals without needing to have a whole set or fill it out with covers,” Nick says.

And the other major boost for artists is that they get a polished, live music video, professionally filmed on the night.

'Audience members rave about the intimacy and originality of the concerts.”

Performers such as Adam McLean, Alice Sea and Ash Laforteza have already played and premiered material on stage at Satellite Sessions.

The next show is Thursday, April 29, at 7pm, featuring Matt Bodman, Ariana Henare, Flynn and Wildlanes.

Tickets are $15 through EventsPronto or at the door.

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