Adam Fitzgerald                        

Dennis Bird                                  

Paul Reynolds                              

Candice Dempsey                         

Tony Celiberti                              

Chris Gibbs

Caron Ramirez                                College Receptionist

Vickie Williamson                           Finance Assistant

Patricia Flynn-Scrutton                  Student Support

Elisabeth Gogos                               Events Coordinator

Jade Masters                                    Project Officer

Ethel Wallam                                  College Coordinator

Martashia Smith                             AQTF Compliance Officer  

Grant Burns                                  Assessment Facilitator

Karinda Burns                              College Manager

Kim Flanagan  (CPA)                  Financial Controller

Bruce Devenish (BA)                   Chief Executive Officer

Lee West                                        

Patricia Fylnn-Scrutton                

Thomas Little                               

Martashia Smith                           

Karinda Burns                         

Steven Thorne                               

Tanya Thorne                                 

Grant is an Abmusic graduate and is Abmusic Academic Manager. To check Grant's musical progress, click the link below.

www.myspace.com/grantburns

“Common Ground” is an Aboriginal Dance Group consisting of a core of three members. This core can be expanded to six should the occasion require it.

Lee West plays Didgeridoo; Peter Nelson (who is the elder of the group) and his son Ben Nelson are the dancers. The group have performed at various openings, functions, festivals, schools and have travelled internationally. They have recently returned from Malaysia where they performed at Kota Kinabalu. “Common Ground” regularly performs at the South Perth Civic Centre for the Australia Day Citizenship ceremonies and also at the River Retreat Art Gallery in the Swan Valley. The group has also performed at the Birruk Yeedee Dreaming Festival, Abmusic’s 20^th Anniversary, the 2007 WAM Indigenous Round Table as well as numerous welcoming ceremonies for visiting politicians.

The performance consists of dance, music and story telling. Permission from the elders of the North and South of Western Australia has been given. Audience participation is encouraged which leads to education through entertainment. People get to dance, try the didgeridoo and learn about the Aboriginal way of life and language. Some of the dances involve drama; the acting out of old stories and practices.

Involving the audience breaks down barriers and opens new doors and opens eyes to a new world.

Being proud of their culture gives “Common Ground” a zest for performing and sharing, not only bridging gaps between cultures, but giving people a sense of belonging and an insight to their own culture.

Common Ground can be contacted on +61 8 (08) 9343-4563

Certificate IV in Music (National Music Industry Traing Package)

Certificate IV in Performing Arts (Abmusic College)
Qualified Chef
2nd Degree Black Belt

Most popular drum teacher 2005 (Soundcentre Music Gallery)

Jade was born in Northam, Western Australia in 1981 and has performed for over 12 years in the music industry.

Jade has recently taken on the role as 'PROJECT OFFICER' at Abmusic college.

The past three years has seen Jade achieve personal goals that were once just  a dream. He currently performs with  'THE DAVE MANN COLLECTIVE', who have gained great exposure through their extensive touring and recording schedule as well as supporting the likes of  the Cat Empire, Thristy Merc, Deisel, Richard Clappton, The Waifs, Pete Murray, The Whitlams, Killing Heidi, Lior, Ross Wilson, Rogue Traders and the wonderful James Blundell.

The fourthcoming album, 'Heart over Mind', will be released around Australia in February 2008. Check out more details at www.myspace.com/davemanncollective or at www.davemanncollective.com  

Apart from performing week in and week out, Jade has been busy working with Rob Agostini at Soundbaker Studio's www.soundbaker.com where he has laid down several drum tracks for artists of diverging styles.

Jade believes that taking on this job is important step for the future of indigenous talent across the country. It will not only unearth talent but give the chance to showcase indigenous artists for the mainstream market and the world.

The Dave Mann Collective myspace page www.myspace.com/davemanncollective

Jade also recieved endorsments by Yamaha Music Australia and by PAISTE Cymbals.