15 Aug 2015

Tron Music Trust

From RNZ Music, 3:05 pm on 15 August 2015
Flyer by The Tron Music Trust

Flyer by The Tron Music Trust Photo: Brooke Baker

Hamilton has boasted more than its fair share of musical talent, a quick names check sees artists like The Datsuns, Kimbra, Mobile Stud Unit, Dribbly Cat Attraction and Wendyhouse. 

The city affectionately known as "The Tron" once boasted a vibrant local music scene, but with the demise of the local music station, Contact89FM, a lack of local venues, and the close proximity to Auckland, the punters and the parties are hard to find.

Enter the Tron Music Trust - the non-profit organisation aiming to reinvigorate the live music scene while providing local artists and bands the support to reach their potential.

Zac Arnold talks to Tron Music Trustee, Trevor Faville  about his plans to achieve this sizeable task.

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Music details

Artist: The Datsuns
Songs: MF From Hell
Composer: The Datsuns
Album: The Datsuns
Label: Hellsquad Records

Artist: Pumice
Songs: Bold/Old
Composer: S. Neville
Album: Pebbles
Label: Soft Abuse

Artist: CTFD
Songs: NBBLZ
Composer: CTFD
Album: NBBLZ single
Label: Ammo Nation

Artist: STUSS
Songs: Where The Wild Things Are ft. KVKA
Composer: STUSS
Album: Where The Wild Things Are single
Label: Ammo Nation

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