Format
Revolution Rock will take a multimedia approach, which will include recording of oral history, film, video and print media, live concert, exhibit, book and memorabilia, focussing on the Brisbane music phenomena from the 1940s to the present day.

Background
Based on research, there are about 209,000 live performers of music in Australia. Queensland accounts for 16% of this total, which is the third highest in Australia. The music industry contributed $266m to Australia's gross product in 1995/96. Attending live music concerts accounts for the majority of time spent by consumers on entertainment, closely followed by attending museums and galleries.

In one year in Australia there are:

• 12 million attendances at public art galleries
• 6.7 million admissions to live theatre
• 5 million admissions to musical theatre (including opera)
• 3.4 million attendances at dance performances
• 4 million attendances at classical music concerts, and
• 19 million attendances at popular music concerts.
Source: Australia Council Website


We believe that the role contemporary music plays in society and its contribution to the cultural development of this city has been under-represented and this project intends to redress this imbalance.

The Brisbane live music sector has not only provided employment and enjoyment to its inhabitants and dollars to the economy over the years, but has also contributed greatly to Brisbane's development as a creative modern city and international tourist destination. This project is an examination of the social history of this city that has inspired the writers and musicians and it is also a celebration of the music that has in turn shaped this city.

REVOLUTION ROCK aims to analyse social and cultural trends in Brisbane, to investigate political and other influences that have contributed to Brisbane's unique cultural/musical heritage, and to identify how this music has contributed to a distinctive urban culture and identity.

The main objective of Revolution Rock is to ensure preservation of relevant cultural history material and to give future generations a full awareness and understanding of their contemporary music roots. The product of this research will be presented to the general public in various multi media formats.

Due to the time span covered by the project, Revolution Rock has the capacity to attract a cross-generational audience ranging in ages from 15 to 80. The project crosses cultural and social boundaries and is relevant to people who enjoy and are interested in popular culture.

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