June 20, 2014
The results of a multimedia arts project for at-risk youth will unveiled at a free concert in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt next Saturday (June 28).
“Prickle Dog” is the culmination of a program run by Nanango resident Dean Love to redirect young people caught up in the spiral of drug and alcohol abuse.
It is being presented by Dean’s “Big Love Productions” in conjunction with the Nanango Arts Network Alliance (NANA) with sponsorship from Lives Well Lived
And although the concert is drug and alcohol-free, it’s not for the faint-hearted with plenty of strong language and drug references abounding in the music (check out the videos on YouTube).
Dean said the Prickle Dog program was teaching young people how to connect with their creative side and express themselves through music.
“Over a couple of months they learn to write original songs, then record and perform them while, at the same time, they are finding their inner peace and strength,” he said.
“Often, for the first time, they are finding that they are really good at something other than getting into trouble.”
Dean said the program had enjoyed dramatic successes.
“All of the participants of the past courses are either now regularly attending school or TAFE or have jobs, including apprenticeships. Even more importantly they have given up the risky behaviours they were previously engaged in,” he said.
The concert, which gets under way at 4:30pm, will include a DJ demonstration, performances by Tori Somers, Mr Q and the Prickle Dog participants as well as a video presentation.
For more information on getting involved, or booking a stall, contact Sandy Towell on 0423-830-224.
