Full Rock Band Show...

this show is one of the biggest drawcards for students, being a full rock concert with a professional sound & lighting show. Covering the broad range of topics as described below the video, & there are two different shows with different sets of songs to allow for two shows within the one year. Many students are aware of Rich Latimer’s band “Very Unique Existence” (V.U.E.), as the band saw Top 20 status on Video Hits last year with their song on bullying & self esteem “Take it Easy” see video here. V.U.E. have played with some of the biggest names in Australian music, Wolfmother, Rogue Traders, Butterfly Effect, Mental as Anything, Kate Miller Heidke to name a few. The show is powerful & impacting - perfect for larger schools or schools where attendance to “health & wellbeing programs” is low. Students actually want to attend this event, with it achieving 400% more attendance than similar educational events! The show runs for 80mins (approx 2 periods) with an additional 1 period or (lunch time) for student discussion time & CD signing.

Costs

There is no cost to your School for the Awareness Shows!

Students pay a $7.50 entry fee which is to be collected in advance by the school. Minimum fees apply, however most schools pay for students to attend or shows are often funded by external organisations. The shows are designed as whole school events, so all students should be invited to attend.

Minimum Fees:

Solo Shows $1125 = 150 Students
Solo DVD Shows $1125 = 150 Students
Trio Enviro Shows $1875 = 250 Students
Full Band Shows $5625 = 750 Students

NOTE: the minimum fee is required to secure the booking additional students above the min number are charged at $7.50 per student. Schools do not need to meet the min attendance only the min fee! We supply all promotional materials & our shows average a 400% higher attendance rate than any other programs of it's kind!

#3 - Full Rock Band Show

Topics & Show Details

Social & emotional wellbeing, drink driving, drug & alcohol issues, self esteem, depression, bullying, violence, abuse, loss & bereavement, social & environmental consciousness, positive thinking & decision making.

Very Unique Existence has radio airplay in most parts of Australia & students are aware of the band. This increases the connection between the students & the topics. Students know the band is a real world commercial rock band who simply believe in a better world & life for young people. This level of rapport connects students & creates deeper & longer lasting learning.

As part of the show students are encouraged to reach out not only to staff & support services in their school & community but also to the artists & our teams online via the social media networks. This creates a platform for further discussion & allows students to "Share their Story" on these forums as well as seek help & referral, all mandatory reporting guidelines are followed.

After the show most students take CDs home these CDs the songs & the lyrics are forever linked to the learning outcomes & messages presented at the shows. Each time the listen to the music this is reinforced.

Optional Extras & Show Follow Ups

Song lyrics & key messages will be sent to the school after the show & students should be encouraged to discuss the show & it's messages in class, in the days following the show. Students deeply impacted could be invited to speak in class or at the next assembly & the SRC should set about getting students to register online so that they can be sent the show video & song lyrics along with support services information.

Rich is available for workshops &/or remote Skype conferences with students at schools using smart boards. Also one on one mentoring is available for select students, Rich has had 3 years within the school environment as a student support worker. Cots for workshops/mentoring is a flat fee of $250 per 1 period or 40min session.

Whole School Event = Whole School Learning

For Schools who are not paying for all their students to attend, Lesley our administration officer will be in touch to check on promotional progress, supply the permission note see link above, posters, wristbands, article for the school news letter & blurbs for roll call & assemblies. We work with you on making the event a success for the whole school. We look forward to visiting your school!

It has been proven that impacting only a small number within a given community such as a school, limits the ability for those attitude shifts to be maintained & lessen the impact of the given educational outcome. Awareness Shows is unique in it's WHOLE SCHOOL approach. But the result are proof, with many schools seeing school wide shifts in attitudes & lots of feedback & discussion after the shows.

There can never be enough of this type of education!

Schools who can't see the need for youth centred communication approaches & school wide social & emotional wellbeing education like Awareness Shows, are simply not in touch with their student communities or the regional, state and national news. There can never be enough of this type of education, even if it saves one life it's worth it!