ION'S ODYSSEY - Become a Sponsor

ION'S ODYSSEY - GLOBAL MUSICAL DISCOVERY VOYAGE

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Hi, my name is Lance W Toohey (song lyricist, poet) and I with my partner Michelle (artist) are seeking assistance in the way of sponsorship, OR (if your company , group or individual) can see another option of being involved with this project, we are willing to look at any serious suggestions.

We have just forces with (7 time Grammy Award Winner) legendary musician/producer Rick Finch, (KC and the Sunshine Band) Awareness campaigner Debbie Stevens and the Go Research Fund in THEIR quest to help make more women, WORLDWIDE, aware of ovarian cancer...we have joined the "FEEL TEAL" team and are so proud to be a part of such an important and worthwhile campaign.Below is a "rough outline" of the project, I say "rough" because everday a new idea is being added, I expect many more to be put forward as we progress.After you read the "rough" below and if you find that you are interested, please get in touch with me as soon as possible.

The interest this has received since we started planning, has taken us totally by surprise and we need to proceed as soon as we can.Changes to this project may be added as ideas are "thrown in" but the concept will remain....all suggestions will be gratefully accepted. Projects name: "ION'S ODYSSEY "(Ion being the name of our 38 foot steel sloop which has already circumnavigated the world twice with it's original owners)

Projects quest: Global Musical Discovery JourneyProjects

Goal: A global search, seeking musical awareness, understanding and talent.

Plus: Giving awareness to Ovarian Cancer Research

Projects members: Lance W Toohey......song lyricist and poet...Michelle Toohey........artist

Outline of Project: We intend to sail around the world (this is the Australian leg) in search of the musical talent that exsists in many countries, from the "closet" muso and the busker in the street, to the professional muso's who search endlessly for gigs , right up to the "Major Stars" within the music scene. We also intend to seek out and interview "Major" artists (thanks to the great support from APRA) in both the musical and entertainment industry for their imput as to why music is such a large part of people's lives....AND what does music actually mean to them....all this will be in the form of a documentry.

Even before we start on the actual sailing trip we intend to put into place a songwriting and song performing competition that will be in place and performed (in the form of a concert) at every port /marina (or "venue" available) upon our arrival. Singer/songwriters (with their original works) will be invited to enter this competition via our website,(still to be organised). Advertising of these events and the "Odyssey" will be placed in newspaper adds, radio and possibly television spots. At least a dozen artists will be chosen (judged by a panel of professional musos) from each area around Ion's destinations and will perform those songs that they have entered into the competition.Judging on the competition night will be done by the public with the phone-in 1900 line.....Competition will be for 2 categories...1, best performer and 2, best song.Venes for this competition (concert) will need to accomodate at least 100 seats, that being for performers, their family and friends and the public...it should also be a free concert. Entry fee for songs are yet to be determined.We will also be inviting "named" to also appear at each "venue", maybe having a chat and giving encouragement to the performers who have made it to the final judging (maybe perform?) ....also an interview with that artist will take place.

The first stage of this project is here in Australia with the starting point being Cairns. At this point in time we have 15-20 stop off points (this could be reduced if logistics don't permit). That means 15-20 venues and shows, 15-20 finalists..one from each venue. Our aim is to have one final competition (concert) in a major city to find Australia's "people choice" and top song.Once we have completed the Aussie leg, we intend to sail to the States and do the same, interest over there is amazing at this stage with a publicist over there already putting certain works into place....they are waiting with interest to see how we handle the Aussie leg...a "pilot" so to speak.At this point in time this is where we are up to, but we intend to continue after the States to other countries where music is a big part of their culture. Our final aim is present to the world, artists from all walks of life whose passion is music and along the way, give the public ongoing "concerts" from around the globe, culminating with a phone-in for the worlds top song/writer and song, as voted by the world's public.

All the while "flying the flag" for the "FEEL TEAL" campaign.

Regards....Lance W Toohey

SEEKING SPONSORS FOR:

1. Web Designers

2. Navigation Equipment

3. Communication Equipment

4. Sound Video and Lighting Equipment

5. Ground crew vehicle (van or truck)

6. Fuel

7. Airline

8. Accommodation (Motel Chain)

9. Prizes