Whilst we continue to upload the full Sound Summit program for 2010 for your eyes very soon, we thought it’d be a good time to mention one of the coolest parts of our event this year, so that you can get involved.

Instant Expert: Build A Noise-Making Fuzz Pedal From Scratch
Sunday October 3, 1pm – 5pm
TAFE worksheds (Hunter TAFE, 590-608 Hunter St)

Facilitator: Christian Moraga ([cubisteffects]) and YOU!

Christian Moraga will teach a class of n00bs how to build, solder and wire their very own fuzz pedal from scratch, which after learning soldering technique and basic electronics they will test, play and keep their very own creation! Check out [cubisteffects] for more information on all of their seriously cool happenings.

NOTE: Limited capacity for this event! E-mail info[at]soundsummit[dot]com[dot]au to register – seriously, don’t miss out on this. $20 registration cost covers all supplies, and your take-home fuzz pedal.

Tickets are now on sale for the two This Is Not Art showcase gigs on Friday October 1 and Saturday October 2 at the Cambridge Hotel are now on sale through moshtix. At only $12 +bf per night pre-sale (or $20+bf for a pre-sale only two night pass) or $15 per night on the door for sixteen mindblowing acts including Sound Summit favourites Jason Forrest (USA), Grouper (USA), Songs, Scattered Order, Blank Realm, No Anchor, Bare Grillz, Cock Safari, and a host of exciting Electrofringe guests, it is well worth getting in quick!

Sound Summit continues to feature innovative and exploratory artists and speakers from around Australia and internationally and this year, it’s revealing an even bigger and better festival than ever before.

Taking place in Newcastle, NSW from September 30 – October 4, in 2010 Sound Summit is delighted to present three outstanding and intelligent international acts – hypnotic lo-fi dream-pop sensation Grouper (USA), the genre-smashing, copyright pushing and hyperactive club bangers of Jason Forrest (USA/Berlin), and the futuristic spectral magic pop of Sam Hamilton and the Mystic Disco (New Zealand).

In addition Sound Summit in 2010 will also be showcasing some of the finest independent artists from around Australia. Over the weekend hear Songs, Scattered Order, Blank Realm, ii, No Anchor, Bare Grillz and a whole lot more – including Soundclash, a co-presentation with Australia Council for the Arts (featuring kyü, Holy Balm and Collarbones).

Sound Summit’s daytime program is equally fascinating, with the creation, practice, and promotion of independent and innovative music in Australia explored through panels, presentations and workshops geared towards facilitating and nurturing Australia’s most dynamic and thought-provoking musicians, producers, label operators, writers, tech heads and industry leaders.

Join Sound Summit for the first weekend in Newcastle in October as we partner with Crack Theatre Festival, Critical Animals, Electrofringe and the National Young Writers Festival to bring you the most exciting emerging and innovative, multi-arts festival in Australia, This Is Not Art.

Welcome to our brand new website! In the lead up to Sound Summit in 2010, we’ll continue to add more program information, everything you need to know about our performers, presenters and speakers, and a whole lot more.

Andrew, Chris, and Kirsty