Let's finish what Nick started
A$20,903
of $15,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 10th Mar 2016 at 9:59AM.
Imagine if you didn't get to finish your life's work.
Our beautiful friend Nick touched many people through his music, friendship, professional life and family.
Nick was a passionate Tasmanian living his his dream. Touring Europe, playing along side artists like Donavon Frankenreiter, and recording when ever time and funds allowed. Following his tragic death in 2014 due to stroke, his vast network of friends and fans have been keen to do something that celebrates his life and achievements, and create a legacy that Nick would be proud of. With the support of family and friends, we have created the Nick Balcombe Foundation that provides an annual grant for contemporary music in Tasmania.
But there is some other unfinished business...
Before Nick passed away he was working on an album. He wanted the album to feature some new material and also to rework some previous recordings that he wasn't happy with. He wanted the album to be the launch pad for the next stage of his music career.
We want to finish it.
And we need your help!
Our beautiful friend Nick touched many people through his music, friendship, professional life and family.
Nick was a passionate Tasmanian living his his dream. Touring Europe, playing along side artists like Donavon Frankenreiter, and recording when ever time and funds allowed. Following his tragic death in 2014 due to stroke, his vast network of friends and fans have been keen to do something that celebrates his life and achievements, and create a legacy that Nick would be proud of. With the support of family and friends, we have created the Nick Balcombe Foundation that provides an annual grant for contemporary music in Tasmania.
But there is some other unfinished business...
Before Nick passed away he was working on an album. He wanted the album to feature some new material and also to rework some previous recordings that he wasn't happy with. He wanted the album to be the launch pad for the next stage of his music career.
We want to finish it.
And we need your help!
How The Funds Will Be Used
Getting the band together (flights and accommodation)- $7900.
The idea is to gather up to eight musicians from the beloved isle of Tasmania (and a few of Nick's collaborators from further abroad) and throw them on a plane headed to Melbourne for recording of new instrumentals and back up vocals, and it would be great to put them up too!
Recording Studio 8 days - $7200
Eight days in the Sing Sing recording studio in Melbourne, Victoria, recording new music for unheard tracks as well as mixing up some of Nick's existing tracks.
Mixing 10 tracks - $8600, & Mastering album - $2500 - Mixed by world renown mixer/producer like Forrester Savell, an ARIA nominated and internationally renowned producer and mixer based here in Australia. Forrester has worked with Australian bands including Dead Letter Circus and Birds of Tokyo.
Forrester's Website
If we can raise more funds than the target of $15 000 then this will allow us to create something really special - perhaps some strings and other artists (but still keeping it raw in the Nicko style!), perhaps a vinyl LP release - let's wait and see
The idea is to gather up to eight musicians from the beloved isle of Tasmania (and a few of Nick's collaborators from further abroad) and throw them on a plane headed to Melbourne for recording of new instrumentals and back up vocals, and it would be great to put them up too!
Recording Studio 8 days - $7200
Eight days in the Sing Sing recording studio in Melbourne, Victoria, recording new music for unheard tracks as well as mixing up some of Nick's existing tracks.
Mixing 10 tracks - $8600, & Mastering album - $2500 - Mixed by world renown mixer/producer like Forrester Savell, an ARIA nominated and internationally renowned producer and mixer based here in Australia. Forrester has worked with Australian bands including Dead Letter Circus and Birds of Tokyo.
Forrester's Website
If we can raise more funds than the target of $15 000 then this will allow us to create something really special - perhaps some strings and other artists (but still keeping it raw in the Nicko style!), perhaps a vinyl LP release - let's wait and see
The Challenges
Lack of Funding - mitigated through pozible and corporate campaign. We will scale the album project according the the funds received, including possibly relocating to a smaller studio in Tas, and maybe revising the mixing strategy... but we really hope we don't have to!
Availability of artists - discussions currently underway with range of artists and their availability
Studio availability - discussions currently underway to identify available space, alternatives identified on island and elsewhere in Australia if neccesary.
Availability of artists - discussions currently underway with range of artists and their availability
Studio availability - discussions currently underway to identify available space, alternatives identified on island and elsewhere in Australia if neccesary.
Grab your copy
Get a digital copy of the album when it's finished
42 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 16
Grab a real one
Physical copy of CD and a very cool NBF bumper sticker mailed to your address in Australia. Overseas may require additional postage and handling
55 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 16
Hand Made with Love
Treat yourself to a copy of the new album bound in a bespoke album cover hand made by the brothers Balcombe themselves, and we will throw in a couple of very cool NBF stickers mailed to you. Overseas may require additional PH
49 chosen / 51 available
Est. delivery is Dec 16
we love your work more
Almost the whole kit: - digital copy of the album for your ipod - a bunch of NBF stickers for the bumper - a regular physical copy of the album - a physical copy of the album with a handmade album cover by the Balcombe brothers; and - a hand written copy of lyrics of your choice of one of Nick's tracks - signed, sealed and delivered by the Balcombe's. Overseas may require additional PH
12 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is Dec 16
Dinner with the family!
Come join the Balcombe family for the most delicious mother cooked dinner in many, many, moons. Gather round the table with the brothers & sister Balcombe and the Nick Balcombe Foundation lads and enjoy some of Nick's mum Michelle's finest cuisines... PLUS Recognition in the liner notes and NBF website as a major supporter of the project (plus a few copies of the CDs and stickers) NB: includes +1 (bring your own mum!?)
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Est. delivery is Dec 16
Living the dream
THE WHOLE KIT!!: - digital copy of the album - a bunch of NBF stickers - a couple of copies of the album with handmade album covers by the Balcombe brothers; and - a hand written copy of lyrics of your choice of one of Nick's tracks - signed, sealed and delivered by the Balcombe's. PLUS - Mum cooked dinner with the Balcombe's and NBF lads! PLUS! Logo recognition on the Back cover of the album and recognition as a major supporter of the project on the website including logo recognition
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Est. delivery is Dec 16