THE musical component of Ballarat Youth Services, SONIKA, has produced and launched an all-ages album thanks to Victorian State Government and FReeZa programs.<\/p>\n
SONIKA Records\u2019 latest album features tracks from local artists and collectives including; Loving Elara, Lil Jul, PEACEMAKER, Lachness, Cassles, Tommy J, Volt Jolt, Lotus Eyes and Izzy Farrah, with the aim of kick starting their careers.<\/p>\n
“SONIKA committee were extremely excited to achieve the album recording despite the many challenges 2020 provided,\u201d City of Ballarat\u2019s coordinator of youth development Craig Donaldson said.<\/p>\n
“Delivering the program amidst a global pandemic and varying levels of restrictions challenged the SONIKA committee to think creatively to achieve its goal as Melbourne industry professionals, recording studios and filming were unavailable.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead, the SONIKA crew were able to creatively adapt the program successfully recording during easing of restrictions in a local studio and adapting to the production of an animated music videos in lieu of in-person filming.”<\/p>\n
Initiating Sonika Records in 2019 after a state Battle of the Bands was cancelled, SONIKA utilised 2020 to produce a regional album to support young musicians within the community.<\/p>\n
“SONIKA undertook an application process in 2020 to identify interested artists and their ability to be able to record their own track,\u201d Mr Donaldson said.<\/p>\n
“Our aim with this program is to provide opportunities for young musicians of all experiences to develop their music industry skills in a variety of ways, live performance, studio recording, press experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cSupporting young and developing Ballarat artists provides opportunity to refine their skills with industry professionals and provide paid performance opportunities to showcase their talents.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE musical component of Ballarat Youth Services, SONIKA, has produced and launched an all-ages album thanks to Victorian State Government and FReeZa programs. SONIKA Records\u2019 latest album features tracks from local artists and collectives including; Loving Elara, Lil Jul, PEACEMAKER, Lachness, Cassles, Tommy J, Volt Jolt, Lotus Eyes and Izzy Farrah, with the aim of […]<\/p>\n