Nana Mex
- From Downunda Thunda to Global Thunda
Network
 Nana
Mex is well remembered and loved among
the independent radio community for
her 'DJ Nana Mex's Downunda Thunda
Radio Shows'
which began in the early/mid
2000's and broadcast from her adopted
hometown of Carnarvon, Western Australia
- 'where the bush meets the beach'.
Her fan base grew as she played the
best of Australian and New Zealand independent
artists to all who cared to tune in.
Tune in, they did. Through her
unwavering support for AU & NZ
independent musicians, friendships
were forged and everyone became extremely
fond of 'the Nana' and the tracks she
talked to us all about and played for
hours - not to mention her various, intriguing
and sometimes humourous views on world
affairs!. A buzz had begun and
Nana Mex wanted to help to promote those
she referred to caringly as 'her muso's'
even further. Having had enough
experiences through several years of
learning curves and hindsight (aint
it grand?!) in the
world of internet radio, Katherine "Nana
Mex" Juestel forged an idea.
Nana Mex
was the founder of Downunda Thunda Radio
(DTR).
In the words of Phill Gottschalk (current DTR
Director) "... we are all appreciative
of the foresight and commitment of 'Nanamex'
for spearheading the creative.".
Based on Nana Mex's ideas, Bill
Hawkins became
involved with her concept in an attempt
to help to take DTR further and DTR
was consequently registered in Carnarvon
in 2007 (see:
ASIC). A short time later,
Nana Mex hired Phill Gottschalk as web
designer and later invited to become
General Manager to help to bring in
sponsorships. From that point
DTR was now intending to make enough
money through sponsorships to support
itself. Due to potential issues with
Centrelink (Nana Mex being an invalid
pensioner), Nana Mex made the decision
to sign her directorship over to Phill
Gottschalk in good faith and took on
the role of advisor and volunteer co-ordinator. One year later; Due to
irreconcilable differences with the directors
of Downunda Thunda Radio Pty Ltd and the
direction they were taking, Nana Mex was
left with no option but to resign her
advisory, volunteer coordinator status from DTR
in early November 2008, with the
stipulation that she retain the rights
to the name Downunda Thunda along with
cosmiccloudsradio.com.au [taken back
by DTR and made defunct], a project
begun in conjunction with Greenehouse
Productions. Her resignation was
accepted in full and as written.
The all
Australian volunteer 'Downunda
Thunda Team' Nana Mex had put together
also left DTR in support of their
volunteer coordinator and good friend, Nana Mex
- in their minds, the original 'Downunda Thunda' DJ
and creator.
Still believing in AU & NZ independent
artists as strongly as ever, Nana Mex
felt as though she had let her 'Thunda
Team' and independent musician friends
down. However, with the support
and encouragement of her Downunda Thunda
Team and some sage advice offered by several
good industry friends, Nana Mex took stock
and a deep breath, and decided to take
the plunge just one more time.
The ideas department, heart, ribs and
backbone managed to find it's
collective legs and took a step
forward.
Enter Global Thunda Network.
(Special mention to team member and
Blues DJ, Sonny Walker for a great
name suggestion.)
Global Thunda Network
was born in late November 2008 and
officially launched
in February 2009.
November 2009:
The GTN
website has had well over 200,000 hits
since it's inception. With mounting
featured artists and AU & NZ independent
music to burn (or in this case 'to stream'!),
GTN has become a recognizable force for
AU & NZ independent music. Great
sponsors and supporters, sensational independent
musicians and nothing but great music
from all genres playing 24/7! - and it
continues to grow!
Nana Mex's Motto's for Global Thunda Network:
"In 2009
- We're gonna shine"
"In 2010 - We'll do it again"
"Onwards
and Upwards"
Where ever Nana Mex goes, so too does
her loyal Downunda Thunda Team follow.
Head to
www.globalthundanetwork.com to
catch the wave for Australian and
New Zealand Independent music.
Global Thunda Network
(Unincorporated /Non For Profit/ Non Charity
Association - ABN: 42 608 108 810 )
World Wide Independent Music Portal
Transcending Borders and Racial Divides
with The Universal Language of Independent
Music
www.globalthundanetwork.com |
www.myspace.com/globalthunda
Co-founders:
Katherine "Nana Mex" Juestel (Volunteer
Coordinator) info @ globalthundanetwork.com
Donna Greene (Public Officer) donna.greene
@ globalthundanetwork.com
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