Hosted by, Clarky & Spud
Clarky & Spud have decades of experience in the professional audio industry & offer a range of services from recording, producing, mixing and mastering to live sound, pro audio training, music lessons, equipment procurement and acoustic design. The studio, on Trwhitt Court in Dromana, is equipped with high-end equipment spread across 3 separate rooms, a rehearsal lounge, creative space and recording studio, spanning a footprint of close to 100m2. Come check it out! our home is available for various hire options and used by us to cut records!
Hosted by
Clarky & Spud have decades of experience in the professional audio industry & offer a range of services from recording, producing, mixing and mastering to live sound, pro audio training, music lessons, equipment procurement and acoustic design. The studio, on Trwhitt Court in Dromana, is equipped with high-end equipment spread across 3 separate rooms, a rehearsal lounge, creative space and recording studio, spanning a footprint of close to 100m2. Come check it out! our home is available for various hire options and used by us to cut records!
Fabulous Prizes include:
Maton Guitar
$1,899
Studio recording package including studio time, mixing and final master
$3000
PreSonus® AudioBox USB® 96 Studio $470.58
Coleman’s Music store voucher $100
Coach Music Academy professional voice lessons
$400
Cash and Two Buoys venue vouchers
$1300
Two Buoys Unplugged Format
Two Buoys Unplugged is an open format event encouraging and supporting serious up and coming artists. Both solo acoustic and Duos are welcome. Every week three artists will each play one 30 minute set. The artists may choose their own music for this set. At the end of the night one artist will be chosen to go through to the next round. Voting is comprised 50% from the crowd via our online voting platform and 50% from a judge’s panel and the event hosts. The judges will be comprised of industry professionals. On week 11 and 12 we will showcase the Semi-finals. The Grand final will be on week 13. The finalists will get to perform three times over this period.
Voting
Voting is via a three category points system combining votes from audience, judges and hosts .
People’s Vote:
The audience in attendance will be given a QR code that will allow them vote using our online voting platform. The Artist with the most votes will receive 3 points, the 2nd highest will get 2 points and 3rd will get 1 point. This will go towards their success to progressing through to the next rounds.
Judges Vote:
The judges vote will consist of a 3 point blind scoring system that gets revealed at the end of the night. Judges may be selected by venue management and may consist of sponsors, established industry professionals, venue owner or agent. Judges are likely to give higher point rating for original content.
Hosts Vote:
Our Hosts, Clarky and Spud, owners of Elusive Creative studios, are established artists and professionals in their own right. They will coordinate the registered artists and review their individual performances using the same 3 point scoring system .
TWO BUOYS UNPLUGGED
2024 REGISTRATION
CLOSED
Artist Draw
Once all applications have been received a draw will be created outlining the schedule for artists to appear and whom they will appear against, this will be published on the web site .
Information Terms and conditions
- Artists must register their full details via the web site registration form or manually in person at the venue.
- Upon registration artist are highly recommended to submit some form of their work. Spotify, YouTube, podcast, ect.
- All participating artists agree to be filmed whilst performing and for video and still shots to be used for promotional purposes in all forms of media.
- Two buoys will make posters for artists using their still shots to promote the artist on their nights, prior to artist scheduled appearance they will be emailed a promotional invite to share with their friends.
- Artists are allowed to perform covers and originals.
- Scheduled performance times will be communicated in advance and appear on the unplugged web site page, artists perform one 30min set, and are expected to be ready to go on at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled time this will ensure smooth changeovers, any delays that are artist related will come out of their performance time.
- Entrants will be expected to perform solo however they can elect to have one guest musician for one elected song per set.
- Entrants to competition must be 18 years old and over. Guests and patrons under 18 years may attend whilst accompanied by adult or guardian during meal service however must leave by 10pm.
- It is highly recommended and encouraged for artists invite a support base to attend as the crowd vote weighs heavily in their success.
- Set times will change as the artist progresses through the rounds.
- Entrants progressing to finals will lodge their set list 3 days prior to performance, artists are encouraged to perform new material for each round or at least have a new arrangement of a previously performed song (this will have a weighting with the judges)
- Are allowed to perform on any instruments that a solo artist would take to a regular gig.
- The prizes are set and 1st and 2nd place will be awarded by the 3 judging categories.
Equipment that Two Buoys provides are:
- In house PA
- Audio Mixer
- Microphones
- Microphone stands.
- Foldback Monitor
- Lighting
- Leads, (any extra leads need to be supplied by the artist)
- Artist are recommended to bring instrument, pedal board (if needed), leads and their A game.
A designated storage area will be provided by Two Buoys. Please note it is up to Artists to be mindful of others instruments in the area, as Two Buoys will not take responsibility of any damaged goods.
Coach Music Academy is a singing school with studios located in Frankston, Hallam & Essendon
We offer group and private singing lessons, regular performance opportunities, and masterclasses; led by a young team of friendly industry professionals. Our contemporary approach focuses on: Strong vocal technique, emotional connection, vocal health, performance, and building confidence for all ages and experience levels.
“I AM A GREAT ADMIRER OF THE COMMUNITY YOU HAVE CREATED AT COACH MUSIC ACADEMY. A SAFE PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN GO TO OPEN THEIR HEARTS AND FIND THEIR VOICE.”
– KATE CEBERANO
From a small backyard workshop, Maton Guitars has grown into a truly great Australian success story. Currently, Maton employs more than 70 people and remains 100 percent family owned and operated.
Firmly established now as Australia’s favourite and most successful guitar, Maton is gaining acceptance on the world stage as an instrument of the highest quality. Following Bill May’s vision of making handcrafted guitars at an affordable price. His philosophy still rings true today: “If you make a good guitar, the right guitar, people will want it.”
Bill May’s philosophy meant that “precision in work is very important. Individuals are important – I must have them. I feel it is the right way of life for a man to come and work and to give his ability to a job which means something to him and something to the end user.”
Founded in 1989, Coleman’s Music is a family-owned music store serving musicians across Victoria and Australia. With two retail locations in Melbourne, Lynbrook, and an online store.
We’re proud to be a store for all musicians. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been playing for decades, everyone is welcome in our store. We stock a comprehensive range of musical instruments, accessories, print music, gifts, and more. Our friendly staff are always happy to help with advice, so you can feel confident shoping with us.
Visit us in Lynbrook (5 Raylee Place) or in the Melbourne CBD (105 Elizabeth Street) or, you can find our complete selection of musical instruments on our website. colemansmusic.com.au
Elusive Creative is a commercial music production studio & pro audio business, located in the Dromana Industrial Estate, and operated by Ninch locals Michael Clarke & Spud Thompson (Clarky & Spud). With decades of experience between them, the Elusive Creative team has quickly built a reputation for delivering high-quality results tailored to the unique needs of their creative clients.
Producing, recording, mixing, mastering, Live sound, streaming, consultancy, training, procurement, tech support, and acoustic design are among the services they offer to a client list that spans the globe.
Sunday Lemonade, Paradise Valley, Medicated Love, Carissa Nyalu, Coco Michelle, Sam O’Connell, Tom Millington, and Rae Santos are just a few of the diverse and inspirational artists putting their confidence in Elusive Creative. The results speak for themselves.
