Setting up this event was a stressful, stunning and ultimately rewarding experience.
On the 18th of August, my band and I ran an event at the Fremantle Fibonacci Centre called "Funkin' Up The Fib", featuring my band, "Charlie & the Keepers of the Groove" alongside support acts from WAAPA. Initially, my band and I were keen to run this event simply because we wanted to perform a set long enough to play all the music we love. It gradually morphed into a community event, with many friends, families and Fremantle musos diving in to help with sound mixing and door sales etc. As the band manager and the one pushing the idea forward, I became the de-facto event organiser. The task I had set myself was trickier than I first thought it would be (although I already knew it would be difficult whilst also balancing uni and general life stuff). It became quickly apparent I was not the best at asking for help. I was great at delegating roles for the gig, but when problems and stressors would arise my communication skills would falter. During these times, I had my band and my family to keep my arse in check as they would point out how easily a problem could be solved by simply asking for someone's help; definitely a learning curve from this whole process. The actual night itself went down fantastically! The amount of support in the room was heartwarming to say the least. There truly is nothing like performing original music on stage and realising that people are singing your lyrics and dancing to your groove. Next time I organise an event like this (which I hope to do so in the future) I'll take note and remember to split the managerial roles evenly and ask for help, even if I don't think I need it. Singing off Hannah (AKA Charlie)
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Artist SummaryI'm a WA Fremantle based singer-songwriter / composer. Here, you can have a gawk at my studies, compositions and performances. Archives
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