JANUARY

STORMFRONT PRODUCTIONS ran its popular SUMMER SCHOOL during the Christmas & New Year break.
A number of new and existing students enjoyed a fun and relaxed block of lessons to work on their
music skills and participate in a number of activities related to singing, guitar and piano.

We said a fond farewell to our three 2017 Year 12 students - Breeze, Alicia and Romy -
as they successfully entered Bachelor Degrees in Artistic fields in Adelaide.

FEBRUARY

STORMFRONT MUSIC TUTORING returned for the year with continuing students and new
faces all excited to get playing, singing and performing for a New Year.

Mark and Alison found time in-studio to start pre-production with music colleagues in
LA and Nashville on a new project of their own due for release in 2019.

Stormfront and the Mount Laura, and Whyalla LIONS Clubs met to wrap up 2017 LIONS GFG Alliance "Carols In The Park".
Our Event Committee decided on recipients of the 2017 "Carols Community Collection" and set the event's 2018 date as "Sunday 16th December" -
Stormfront now began the 10-month planning process to make this huge community celebration a reality!

MARCH

STORMFRONT’s extra-curricular group classes CLUB VOICE and ROCK BAND 101 kicked off, ready for another great year.

At very unexpected short notice SAMARITAN COLLEGE engaged STORMFRONT to assume management of their School Band Programme in 2018
so planning, enrolling, inventory and instrument hires raced to get ready. By month's end 3 Samaritan College Bands were formed
and final organisation and instrument allocations took place ready for Lessons and Rehearsals to commence in Term 2.

APRIL

For our 3rd consecutive year Stormfront Productions staged at the WHYALLA STUDENT CAREER EXPO hosted by Edward John Eyre High School -
we every year being the sole representative and conduit for any young people considering a career in The Arts, Music and Creative Industries.

We again fully sponsored sound & lights, and provided a 2-song performance by the “Stormfront Students SING!” team to the ANZAC EVE Vigil opening ceremony.

April also saw the highly anticipated Launch of the 2018 Whyalla Recording Scholarship -
in 2018 expanding its reach across the Region and accepting entries from Tumby Bay to Mount Remarkable.

Mark and Alison were interviewed by 2 young students - one learning the art of writing for a local community magazine
as part of their Work For the Dole initiative, and the other for Uni coursework.
It's always great to help young people out and see a productive result!

MAY

In May our Piano and Keyboard students took part in Stormfront's Online Music Festival called "MAY I Play" -
with a series of short videos showcasing each student and their chosen piece!

Mark spoke with Sarah Tomlinson on ABC Regional Radio about the newly expanded Whyalla Recording Scholarship,
while Alison conducted a WRS 2018 interview with John Hunt on Southern Cross Television News.
WRS also featured in many other medias across the State, and Nationally.

We were delighted to have a flying visit and studio session with 2017 Whyalla Recording Scholarship Finalist and
Stormfront alumna Romy Foote to record a demo for her new Original song "First" -
which she then performed at the Women's Safety Services SA "Candlelit Vigil" at Elder Park in Adelaide.

The Samaritan College Band Programme launched with weekly lessons across the school's 2 Primary, and 1 Secondary campus.

JUNE

Members of the Samaritan College Band Programme came together for their first group rehearsals on June 5th.

On the June Long Weekend Mark and Alison headed to the Riverland to host and perform at the South Australian Country Music Awards.

Meanwhile student Mairead travelled to the prestigious MILDURA EISTEDDFOD -
achieving an Honourable Mention in the Musical Theatre category and WINNING the over 17 vocal solo category!

June 24th saw another brilliant "STORMFRONT STUDENTS SING & PLAY!" cast perform a 2-hour concert performance at Whyalla's Tanderra Craft Market.

WRS Entries closed on 29th June, with entries received from across the Region.

JULY

2018 Whyalla Recording Scholarship entries underwent preliminary judging in Whyalla and Adelaide
in order to eventually produce a Top 3 to Live Audition in Whyalla.

AUGUST

As usual we supported the Jeans For Genes charity by selling J4G merchandise in August,
and announced details for our 12th annual "JAMM FOR GENES" concert next month.

We staged Mock Exams for our students preparing for their AMEB Music Examinations coming up in early September.

Student Mairead again had success in the field of Musical Theatre, placing 2nd at the Balaklava Eisteddfod.

SEPTEMBER

Stormfront again proudly hosted the Whyalla Regional Session AMEB Exams. Students of piano, flute and voice from
the Eyre Peninsula and Port Augusta joined with local students to perform their pieces for examiner Pat Wilson.
12 Stormfront students presented on the day, with two sitting for Graded exams, and each
achieving an A+ High Distinction - congratulations Mairead and Ciara, and all musicians on the day!

Mark and Alison performed a concert at the Iron Knob Golf Club on a night filled with community spirit, country hospitality and a stunning sunset.

3 Whyalla Recording Scholarship Finalists were announced and performed their Live Audition and Interview in Whyalla.
After an intense audition and interview process over 3 long weeks we proudly announced THREE Winners -
19 year old Shakira Lea Fauser from Whyalla and 17 year old Liberty Tuohy from Port Neill PLUS
JUNIOR WINNER 15 year old Jaylee Daniels from Whyalla. All 3 girls receive a fully-sponsored recording package including
a debut single release and music video, plus 12 months music management with STORMFRONT.

AMEB's 2018 Online Orchestra saw 1900 performers from across Australia record their part of "Waltzing Matilda" with
a big screen version of the recording beamed across Federation Square in Melbourne at a celebration concert.
Members of our "Stormfront Students SING!" team were proudly part of this initiative!

Whyalla's 12th Annual "JAMM 4 GENES" saw a "Standing Room Only!" crowd fill the St James Hall
and (for the second year running!) become SA's leading 2018 fundraiser for the "Jeans For Genes" cause!
Proudly Australia's longest-running "Jamm" - we saw a BEST EVER 2.5-hours of entertainment performed by young people for young people.

OCTOBER

Studio Pre-Production began for all 3 Whyalla Recording Scholarship Finalists in the Stormfront Recording Studio.

Finishing touches to the 2018 LIONS GFG Alliance "Carols In The Park" programme were made as "Carols Community Choir" members began their online rehearsals.

Whyalla Recording Scholarship WINNER Liberty Tuohy performed at the Fleurieu Folk Festival.

NOVEMBER

Stormfront Productions was named a TOP 4 FINALIST in the prestigious 2018 South Australian Community Achievement Awards
for Best Small Business and Runner-Up in the People's Choice award across all categories.

Mark and Alison proudly assisted 2017 Whyalla Recording Scholarship winner BREEZE Millard with production of a video project in Adelaide.

The MUSIC Count Us In programme staged once again in 2018, with its fabulous "One Song" -
members of our CLUB VOICE featured on the big screen live stream at Sydney Harbour on Celebration Day.

Samaritan College and Whyalla High School both staged their Musical Productions,
with many Stormfront Productions students performing beautifully as part of the Casts.

Saturday 17th November saw Stormfront host a wide array of young talent at the Whyalla McDonald's Family Restaurant supporting Maccas' annual McHappy Day.
Included in the day's music was a debut performance by the Samaritan College Junior Ensemble.

The three Samaritan College Bands performed for their tutors, family and friends at an End-Of-Year Display. Students sang, played and compered
during an entertaining evening culminating in each student receiving a Participation Award for their dedication to Band in 2018.

Mark & Alison were proud to once again provide music and production for the Whyalla Branch of the Asbestos Victims Association Memorial Service at Mt Laura Homestead Museum.
Stormfront is proud to continue its long-standing central role in assisting this event.

DECEMBER

STORMFRONT were named a TOP 4 FINALIST in the prestigious 2018 Arts SA RUBY AWARDS for "Outstanding Contribution by an Organisation or Group".
BREEZE Millard attended the awards on our behalf, while Mark and Alison again performed at the wonderful
Iron Knob Christmas Concert - what a lovely night of festive fun in the Outback!

Whyalla Recording Scholarship WINNERS Shakira and Liberty were kept busy with performances at Mondiales Cafe (Whyalla) and the Cleve Christmas Markets,
while Jaylee opened the show for the "Hip Hop Bounce" concert at Middleback Arts Centre.

We proudly hosted the final Dress Rehearsal for LIONS GFG Alliance "Carols In The Park" as the anticipation for the big night grew.

An ensemble of performers completed the 2018 Samaritan College Band year with a pre-show concert at Prize Night in Whyalla's Middleback Arts Centre.
What a great performance! We then were pleased to present 8 Instrumental Awards for Excellence onstage during the Award Ceremony.

December saw a flatstrap studio schedule for WRS with sessions conducted with musicians in Whyalla, LA, Boston and Nashville.

Members of our "Carols Community Choir" once again volunteered their time for their annual "donated performance"
for the Whyalla Special Education Centre's very special "Carols By Candlelight" Christmas event.

A record crowd of over 5500 celebrated Christmas as a community and enjoyed a spectacular
2.25-hour stageshow in Whyalla's Civic Park at LIONS GFG Alliance "Carols In The Park".

Excitingly all three 2018 Whyalla Recording Scholarship Singles entered their final mixdown stage - their release due early in 2019!

Stormfront Productions is immensely proud of the time, effort, sponsorship & dedication
given both publicly and privately to our community, charities and individuals.

In 2018 we were proud to work with and support:

Saint James Lutheran Church
FULL SPONSORSHIP

Samaritan College

"Music Count Us In"
FULL SPONSORSHIP

Sam Corneliusen

Whyalla ANZAC Eve Vigil
FULL SPONSORSHIP

Tanderra Craft Village
PART SPONSORSHIP

"Jeans For Genes"
FULL SPONSORSHIP

Australian Music Examinations Board
FULL SPONSORSHIP

McHappy Day & Ronald McDonald House Charities
(National)
FULL SPONSORSHIP

Whyalla Asbestos Victims Association
SPONSORSHIP

Iron Knob Progress Association

Whyalla Community Brass
FULL SPONSORSHIP

The Whyalla, and Mount Laura LIONS Clubs
PART SPONSORSHIP

Gavin Chandler Productions

Jess Payne Photography

Whyalla Special Education Centre
FULL SPONSORSHIP

In 2018 Stormfront Recording was proud to work with and support: