Bipolar Bears – mental health advocates

Dan McGuiness from  the Bipolar Bears  shares  about his experiences with the band, and  talks about the importance of their role as a mental health advocates.

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RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS NOW!

As a number of the former long-term members of the band retired at the end of last year, the BiPolar Bears Band are now recruiting new members for a fresh line-up in 2011.


Looking for high standard musicians for the following positions:

-Lead Vocalist

-Drummer

-Rhythm Guitarist

-Bass Guitarist

-Keyboard player


You will need to …

-be a professional standard musician

-have a personal experience of mental health issues and be prepared to share your story

-be willing and able to work hard and contribute fully to the band

-be available for regular rehearsals and gigs, paid and unpaid

-preferably have songwriting experience, your own gear and transport



For more information, please  contact Dan McGuiness on 0403 455 378 for details and to register your interest in auditioning.

Bipolar Bears

The BiPolar Bears are one of Victoria’s rock’n’roll institutions – playing their own brand of rock, reggae and blues to audiences for over 16 years. Having a serious mental illness hasn’t held the band back. They have performed hundreds of gigs from Sydney Opera House to psych wards, the iconic Espy Hotel, St Kilda festival, Federation Square, Brisbane’s Powerhouse and a myriad of other events.

Band member and manger, Phil Heuzenroeder describes how the band formed and their  creative process. 8mins.                       www.bipolarbears.com.au

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