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"Libraries are to resound to music."

Make too much noise in a library and normally you'd be asked to leave, but this month New Plymouth district libraries will be turning up the volume.

On Friday afternoons in May, Taranaki musicians such Jae'l Warbrick and Missie Moffat will perform at libraries around the district as part of New Zealand Music Month.

Puke Ariki events co-ordinator Rebecca Connor said the Taste of Music series was a novel idea aimed at promoting libraries and Taranaki music.

"I just thought it was a great opportunity to promote our community libraries and Puke Ariki and get people to experience libraries in a different way," Miss Connor said.

"There are a lot of talented people hiding in Taranaki."

New Plymouth singer song-writer Jae'l Warbrick, 22, who opened for Australian Idol winner Stan Walker when he played in New Plymouth last year, is excited at the opportunity of performing in such a unique setting.

"It's a really cool idea, usually you have to be quiet," she said. "I don't know how people will take it. It's a bit different."

Warbrick, who has chosen to play the Oakura and Waitara community libraries, said she hoped the series would inspire others to take up music.

"It's about encouraging other people to grab a pen and paper and start writing, and (it) gives other people ideas."

Other performers taking part include Missie Moffat, Hannah and Simone, Marie Maka and Rachael Dawick who is running a song-writing workshop.

Inglewood community librarian Bridget Terry said that having such events at the smaller libraries was vital as a lot of people didn't travel in to Puke Ariki.

"We've got a strong, independent community that like to have things in their own town," she said.

Library card holders will be able to hire three CDs by New Zealand artists for free throughout May. - Zaryd Wilson


"Libraries are to resound to music."

Make too much noise in a library and normally you'd be asked to leave, but this month New Plymouth district libraries will be turning up the volume.

On Friday afternoons in May, Taranaki musicians such Jae'l Warbrick and Missie Moffat will perform at libraries around the district as part of New Zealand Music Month.

Puke Ariki events co-ordinator Rebecca Connor said the Taste of Music series was a novel idea aimed at promoting libraries and Taranaki music.

"I just thought it was a great opportunity to promote our community libraries and Puke Ariki and get people to experience libraries in a different way," Miss Connor said.

"There are a lot of talented people hiding in Taranaki."

New Plymouth singer song-writer Jae'l Warbrick, 22, who opened for Australian Idol winner Stan Walker when he played in New Plymouth last year, is excited at the opportunity of performing in such a unique setting.

"It's a really cool idea, usually you have to be quiet," she said. "I don't know how people will take it. It's a bit different."

Warbrick, who has chosen to play the Oakura and Waitara community libraries, said she hoped the series would inspire others to take up music.

"It's about encouraging other people to grab a pen and paper and start writing, and (it) gives other people ideas."

Other performers taking part include Missie Moffat, Hannah and Simone, Marie Maka and Rachael Dawick who is running a song-writing workshop.

Inglewood community librarian Bridget Terry said that having such events at the smaller libraries was vital as a lot of people didn't travel in to Puke Ariki.

"We've got a strong, independent community that like to have things in their own town," she said.

Library card holders will be able to hire three CDs by New Zealand artists for free throughout May. - Zaryd Wilson


"Stan Walker gives Taranaki star a shot."

Jael Warbrick could not believe it when she heard she would be opening Stan Walker's New Plymouth show.

The talented singer-songwriter was hand-picked by Mr Walker after entering a competition on the Kiwi singer's Facebook site.

"I didn't believe it when my friend texted me and told me I had won so I went on Facebook and saw it myself and I just jumped up and down, I was so excited," the 22-year-old Marfell woman said.

She will sing four original songs, supported by musicians Malcolm Alder and Sam Notman, to open tonight's sold-out concert at the TSB Showplace.

Ms Warbrick heard about the competition after Mr Walker appeared on the TV One show Good Morning, saying he was on the hunt for some new talent. "I was told to audition by Anand Rose, who runs Singer/Songwriters, so I video recorded myself singing Sun Kissed Sky and posted it on the site.

"It's pretty nerve-racking playing my own music for everyone."

The song also features on the New Plymouth Singer/Songwriters 2010 album.

Ms Warbrick was scared she would be overlooked because she submitted an original song while most other entrants played covers.

"There were about 600 people who entered so I was surprised when he picked me. He must have liked my song."

The song is about the bubbly singer's move from Hamilton to New Plymouth last year.

Keen on forging her own career in the music business, Ms Warbrick is looking forward to meeting Mr Walker for the first time tomorrow and playing to a big crowd.

"It's my dream to play music for a living," she said. - Felicity Ross


Discography

I have 3 singles that are streaming on 2 Well known local radio stations and is also streamed via there websites.

Stations Being:
Access Radio 104.fm
http://www.acab.org.nz/stations/access-radio-taranaki/

The Most FM Taranaki.
I am featured every Wednesday Nights between 6 and 7pm
www.mostfm.co.nz/

I am currently featured on New Plymouth Singer Songwriter C.D which world famous in the Naki and was released last year in November 2010.

At the moment I am creating my first E.P which I have been working on for the past 3 months.

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Bio

Hi there my names Jae'l

Singing, writing and music baking are HUGEEE passions of mine, I have been singing since I was 13, playing the guitar at the age of 15, writing songs at 16 and singing my own music from the age of 17.

I grew up listening to, R & B, Gospel, Hip Hop, Mo Town, Conmtemporary Christian, Hymns, Maori Waiata (songs) and Religion.

Musicians who have influenced me are Israel Houghton, Brooke Fraser, The 1950's era of music but mainly Frank Sinatra.

I'm inspired by music that sounds quirky and puts a smile on my face, and is always edifying and encouraging. Because of that I approach my music and song writing with that always in mind.

I write my lyrics based on my own experiences and also out of my own personal relationship with God.

I am currently...

- Recording an E.P
2011 June - Now

- Recording a song with Singer/Songwriter
Jordan Barnes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0nU-cpN8do

- Involved in a local Singer/Songwriters club.
A monthly get together
2010 March - 2011 Now.

- Involved in vocal training
2010 April - 2011 Now.

I have played for...

Stan Walker, 2011 NZ Tour.
I was chosen by Stan Walker to be his Opening Act.
TSB Show Place, New Plymouth, 2011

Puke Ariki Libraries (First time Libraries have supported Month of may music, that was an exciting experience)
New Plymouth, 2011.

Taranaki Arts Festival Trust
The Famous Spiegeltent
New Plymouth, 2011
http://www.taft.co.nz/artsfest/spiegeltent-2/spiegeltent.html

Taranaki Festival of Lights
Pukekura Park, Hatchery Lawn
New Plymouth, 2010
www.festivaloflights.co.nz/

Stand Up
East End Beach, Main Stage.
New Plymouth, 2010, 2011.
www.standuptaranaki.co.nz

Waitangi Day Celebration
Hamilton Square, Youth Stage.
Hamilton, 2010.