FaQ

• Fee Payments

• Conference Entry

• Accommodation and Meals in Ettalong

• Travel

Fee Payments

How Do I Register? Regular registration fee: $900.00 ASC Songwriter Assist Inc. Members: $750.00 A minimum deposit of $100.00 must accompany the registration form for registration to be confirmed. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian. There will be no fee payable for the accompanying (non-songwriter) parent/guardian unless that person is also attending with a view to learning about the craft and business of songwriting. The parent/guardian will not be permitted to pitch songs on behalf of the attendee or actively engage in event workshop/seminar activities. The fee does not include accommodation or catering. See the FAQ pages for details on Ettalong Beach accommodation options, restaurants and cafes. Please read our fee refund policy. REGISTRATION payment options Full Payment $900.00 Deposit Only $100.00 Balance of Payment $800.00 ASC Songwriter Assist Member REGISTRATION   payment options Full Payment $750.00 Deposit Only $100.00 Balance of Payment $650.00

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• CREDIT CARD:
  • Pay by credit card using the secure Paypal system (above).
    
    
• CHEQUE/MONEY ORDER:
  • From within Australia:
    • You can pay with an Australian cheque or Australia Post money order.
      Post your payment to:
      • Australian Songwriters Conference
        PO Box 122
        Woy Woy NSW 2256
        
        
  • From outside Australia:
    • If you're unable to pay your conference fee with a credit card through Paypal at our website, you can ask your bank to send the payment via a Telegraphic Transfer. Your bank will require the following details to complete the transaction:
      • Bank: Greater Building Society
      • BSB: 637000
      • Account #: 714298313
      • Account name: Australian Songwriters Conference
      • BIC/SWIST Code: ASLLAU2CGBS
        
        
    • The address for the bank's head office is:
      • Greater Building Society
      • 103 Tudor Street
      • Hamilton NSW 2303
      • Australia
        
        
• ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER:
  • Pay directly into the ASC bank account either over the counter at any Greater Building Society branch or via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). To pay your balance via EFT the bank account details are:
    • Bank: Greater Building Society
    • BSB: 637-000
    • Acc #: 714298313
    • Acc Name: Australian Songwriters Conference

Please use your name as the reference when making payment and email lisa@australiansongwritersconference.com.au to notify us of the transaction.

A receipt will be sent to you upon receipt of your Registration Form AND payment.

FEE REFUND POLICY

• The fee deposit of $100, or the first $100 if full or part fee paid, is non-refundable.
  
  
• Up to and including 30 April 2010: The fee amount paid (less the first $100) is refundable.
  
  
• From 1 May 2010: No refunds, however fee amount paid is transferable to ASC 2011 event.
  
  

Conference Entry

All songwriters regardless of their music genre, age, location, culture or gender can register for the Australian Songwriters Conference.

All the main seminars will be genre non-specific, so it doesn't matter what genre you write, you will definitely benefit from them. The seminars run by our Australian songwriter professionals will deal with specific genres. So far, we will definitely cover Pop, R&B/Urban, Rock, Country, Christian, Blues/Roots and Folk, and Production as these are the most popular genres. Our decisions on other genres to be covered will be based on the information we receive from your sign up forms. If, for example, there are enough Hip Hop or Children's songwriters attending to warrant a seminar discussion on those genres, we will endeavour to fill that need.

In general, the Australian SOngwriters Conference does not include seminars on topics such as performance, promoting myself/my band, increasing CD sales, getting a record deal, etc. There are plenty of festivals, expos and conferences that deal with these topics already. The ASC is designed to help you become a better songwriter and whilst there will be seminars and activitiesfocusing on how to produce a good demo of your songs, how to approach publishers, and the various markets where songs are used, around 80% of the seminars relate to the actual craft of songwriting.

Family and friends will be welcome at our opening and closing speeches as well as the attendee Open Mic performances, however all other conference activities are for paying attendees only.

An exception to this rule will be made for any conference attendee under the age of 18 years as they must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, and for attendees with a disability requiring assistance throughout the day. Please note that only one accompanying adult will be permitted into the conference with an underage attendee.

Young children will not be permitted into the conference activities, so please make adequate arrangements for their care during the conference.

Accommodation and meals in Ettalong

The Faculty and ASC Organisers and Staff will be staying at the venue - Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort. Why not stay with us too? Call the Resort to make a booking on 02) 4341 1999, but be quick! There are a very limited number of suites available.

If you can't get into the Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort, there are other great accommodation options available in Ettalong:

• Mantra Resort Ettalong Beach: 1300 987 611
  
  
• Ettalong Beach Van Village Park: 02) 4344 2211
  
  
• Ettalong Beach Motel: 02) 4344 6611

All these accommodation alternatives are great value and just a few minutes walk to the venue.

There are loads of restaurants, cafes and eateries in Ettalong Beach, many of them are located right at the venue. Prices vary from cheap to 'bring your credit card' so there's something for everyone. More information coming soon, but in the meantime, why not Google "Ettalong" and take a look at this beautiful little seaside resort village. You'll love it!

Travel

Need help with your travel arrangements? Call our trusty travel guru, Leslie Wright, at Travelworld Woy Woy on 02) 4341 7200. Leslie is assisting us with travel arrangements for the Faculty, and she will be happy to help you too.

How do I get from Sydney's Kingsford-Smith airport to the hotel?

Contact "Kings & Queens" airport shuttle service on 1300 559 657 and tell them you're attending the Australian Songwriters Conference. You'll get a discount and be picked up from the airport and transported in air-conditioned comfort right to the venue (and back again). Easy!

I'm driving to the venue and need directions.

1. From Sydney head north on the Sydney – Newcastle Freeway
2. Take the Gosford /WoyWoy exit, through Kariong and turn right at the second set of traffic lights (immediately after the Shell Service Station on your right hand side). Follow this road down the hill, over the railway line and to the traffic lights (Blackwall Road) – turn right.
3. Follow Blackwall Road around the mountain, passing a few commercial shops & Bogas service station until you come to a roundabout (Memorial Road)– turn left – take the second turn to the right into Picnic Parade (Resort sign at this intersection).
4. Follow Picnic Parade to the shops and turn left into Ocean View Road – the resort is approx 500 metres up the road on your left – see map below. The motel entry and car park is located in Schnapper Road (Left off Ocean View at the Resort).