The JMG Band
Genre:Pop/rock
‘THE JAM, THE MIX, THE GIG’ Inc.
‘Music & Mental Health Project’
A CREATIVE ARTS PROJECT FOR SURVIVORS OF MENTAL ILLNESS
PROJECT OVERVIEW
In coming to terms with the effects of mental illness, people have used a range of approaches – and one of these is involvement in creative arts projects, that encourages self expression, social interaction through being part of a group activity and a sense of achievement through personal skills development and working as part of a team.
The Jam, The Mix, The Gig (The JMG) is a community based music and mental health project that offers options to participants to:
- Just enjoy playing music with others, whatever your ability
- Develop your skills and/or songwriting further
- Perform to the public as part of the The JMG Band
‘THE JAM’ is a music jam session where you can share your music skills with others, try out some ideas, write some songs, or just ‘have a go’ and enjoy being part of having a good time with music. Held on 1st & 3rd Wed. the month.
‘THE MIX’ is a music skills development session and a chance to present your songs, poetry etc to the group, and to get help in developing your confidence and skills. Held on 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.
‘THE GIG’ is a performance event to a general public audience, that will give you the opportunity to perform your work to the best of your abilities, and to receive recognition for this. Various performances throughout the year.
All sessions are FREE and are held at The Folk Centre, corner of George Street and South Road at Thebarton
The JMG workshop sessions are held on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the months February – December from 1 – 4pm.
Sessions are led by Robert Petchell, Musical and Project Director with support from musicians from the integrated and independent mental health band – The Fine Lines Band.
The JMG is currently funded by Arts SA, the SA Government’s Arts funding agency, and SA Mental Health Service and is managed by a 9 member Board made up of participants, carers/parents and mental health workers.
If you are thinking of coming along it is best to give us a ring first, so:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST PLEASE RING: Robert Petchell, Musical & Project Director, on 0402 429 197 or 8347 2102
March 2012 sees The JMG Band in 3 major events that will showcase its range of music and styles from originals to covers of rock, acoustic, blues and roots styles.
The highlight is the Adelaide Fringe 2012 event on Saturday, March 17th from 8 - 10pm 'Heather Frahn Ensemble & The JMG Band in Concert'
Dynamic Adelaide Singer/Songwriter and sound artist Heather Frahn brings the rich sound of a 6 piece band to her performance of original contemporary songs in concert with the exciting JMG Band featuring songs from its recent ‘Out of the Cage’ CD. Acoustic, blues & roots, rock & funky rhythms!
TICKETS: $18, $12 concession & Fringe Benefits. Bookings through FringeTix 1300 374 643 or online at www.adelaidefringe.com.au
