Leslie Hinton interviewed by John Bannister in the Perth Independent Music project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4497690
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Hinton, Leslie, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research. Written permission is required for personal copies and public use for 10 years from the date of the interview.
- Description:
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- 2008
- 1 sound file (ca. 50 min.)
- Series:
- Perth Independent Music project.
- Summary:
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Leslie Hinton talks about his background and early career; getting into the promotion of bands and performing groups; his experiences with venues; his early entertaining career; a move to Melbourne, Black Feather and solo work; floor shows and cabaret scene; Perth in the early days; the large under 21 scene; venues in Perth; being a healthy scene till the 80s-90s; comparison to the eastern states; Perth bands lacking opportunities; the original scene and the ABC; the cover band scene; Perth being a place to make money; the Independent scene; big separation of original and cover bands; new bands get a following; becoming interested in independent bands; bands that have the potential; The Triffids, impressions and memories of; bands going east to improve act; new music; a creative scene; range of styles and scenes; the student crowd; going to the hotel, a past time to see music during the 1960-1980s.
Hinton discusses the alternative bands of today; boutique breweries as venues, free entry vs cover charge; the Americas cup 80s; piano bars effecting the promoters job; bands forming duos and trios; New Zealand and Australian entertainers; the changes and popularity of music; the cross pollinating in Perth bands; Western Australian Music industry (WAMI); the establishment of Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and the scene; the education of musicians and amount of work; how technology affects the scene; contracts and contacts; record companies; advertising; computers and non musicians; how he is still making a living out of the 80s; Australian Cultural Cringe; making a living out of music; Dave Hole story.
- Biography/History:
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"Leslie Hinton Entertainment is the largest and longest operating licensed agency in Western Australia representing International, Eastern States, and local Acts" -- website
- Notes:
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- Recorded on August 26, 2008 at Perth, W.A.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (4 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 25 leaves) available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Promoters
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bannister, John (William John Egerton), 1967-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Perth Independent Music project.
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- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2008
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