CCBR Business Review

21 Bouddi Foundation for the Arts 2020 Tenth Year WAGSTAFFE HALL WAS filled with crea- tive and talented young artists over the weekend of August 15 and 16. Offering a taste of the Central Coast’s abundant talent across many genres…dancers, singer/song- writers, painters, photographers, classical pianists, writers and art curators, and even a band, the Little Quirks, it confirmed the real- ity that our own young home-grown artists are alive and flourishing! 2020 was exceptional in more ways… three inaugural awards: Allen and Unwin creative Writing award… overseen by Patrick Gallagher AM, Chairman of Allen and Unwin publishing; the John and Merran Adams award for a visual artist; and a third to honour the memory of our community’s beloved Narelle Jones. John Bell, founder and leader of the BFA commented “This, our tenth year, has clear- ly established BFA’s reputation and worth in the community, amongst teachers, parents, and especially the young artists themselves. No one would have forecast auditions with masks, temperature-taking, and social dis- tancing but everyone displayed discipline and nothing was lost in the standard of the performances or the quality of com- munication between auditioners and their adjudicators. Seeking a major sponsor With the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Awards now firmly established Mr Bell said that the Committee is now seeking to attract a major Central Coast sponsor. Presently Origin Theatrical sponsors the John Bell, Founder and Leader, Bouddi Foundation If your business banks with one of the big 4, chances are they see you as just another business. At Bendigo Bank, we see you as a person. As a person wanting banking and financial support for your business. For business banking made personal, phone East Gosford on 4323 4559 or search Bendigo Business. Community Bank • East Gosford • Lisarow • Kincumber Business banking made personal Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178, AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879 A1419239 OUT_1705819, 08/12/2020 M A J O R S T O R I E S O F 2 0 2 0 Theatrical Performers Award and Origin Music Publishing sponsors a Songwriting Award. Meanwhile publishing house Allen & Unwin have announced that they will spon- sor future Literary Awards. One of Australia’s most iconic music studios, The Grove Studios, at Somersby is at the forefront of the Australian Music Industry, and early in 2020 hosted some of the coun- try’s most successful, modern musical acts. At the same time The Grove Studios Academy has continued to be at the cut- ting edge of Tertiary Education on the Central Coast, celebrating the graduation of the first group of students through The Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) as well as the commencement of the Advanced Diploma. The Grove Studios is an iconic piece of Australian Music history which in an ever- The first group of students from The Grove Studios Academy who have graduated with a Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) as well as the commencement of the Advanced Diploma. The Grove Studios - A Central Coast music studio leading the industry changing industry has continued to lead the music industry through- out the years and will continue for years to come. The iconic recording facility has also played home to Brisbane rock legends Violent Soho who wrote and recorded their forthcoming album, “Everything is A-Ok”, over an extended period at The Grove Studios. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW YEARBOOK 2020