Fishing For Stars- New Kids Album

By Anna van Riel

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Fishing For Stars- New Kids Album

Project 2018-09-03 12:50:53 +1200

 

Look out!!! Anna van Riel has created a brand new album for children up to age 12.  

 

Fishing For Stars is packed with loads of dynamic, silly and fun songs for kids and it will be ready just in time for Christmas!

 

Following the lead of her award-winning children's album 'Cooking up a song, this album will also include introductory Te Reo Maori, action songs, lullabies and some farty nonsense too.

 
I would love your support in helping make this happen. The album will be ready in time for Christmas which will be a great treat for the little ones in your life!
It's very easy to get involved. Simply choose your reward on the right and make your pledge!

 

Thank you for taking the time to check this out!

Anna x

 

  

THE SONGS

It's been three years since the release of my first children's album Cooking up a Song. It's taken being a Mum to really notice just how much music is constantly rolling around in my head. Having my own children has been the catalyst for recording all of these tunes.

 

Fishing for Stars is a collection of tracks that have either come out organically in five minutes or have brewed up over the past 3 years. I'm incredibly excited about this album and have included more songs for adolescent kids, while still keeping the balance there for pre-schoolers. I can't wait to be sending these out in the post to you and to hear the feedback from your children.

.....................

 

 

REWARD

 

I have put together a great selection of rewards to give you in return for your contribution towards the album. My hope is that there is something in here for everyone here. One of my favourites would have to be the Music Lovers Gift Pack which you can find on the right ===>

  

BUDGET

The funds raised will go towards covering the costs of album artwork, promotional material and manufacturing of the album. PledgeMe is an all or nothing site so if I don't get the full amount I'll receive nothing. So the goal is to share this campaign with as many people as possible to ensure we reach the target! .....................

 

WAYS TO HELP

Whether you are in a position to offer a financial contribution to this project or not I would like you to know that your support and energy are so welcome and incredibly valuable to me and to the success of this album!

 

If you want to help in ways other than financial support here are some things that would be of great help:

 

  • Tell a friend about this project
  • Post it on your facebook/twitter
  • Call your local newspaper and see if they'd like to write a story about it
  • Send a link to friends with children
  • Ask your friends to pass it on

 

Thanks so much for taking the time to read - would love for you to be a part of this!

 

Love Anna

 

 

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115% funded!!!! Hooray!

02/11/2018 at 4:33 PM

SUCCESS!!!

All thanks to you!

 

This just a massive shout out to say thank you to all of you for the incredible support you've offered over the last 32 days!

My campaign is done and dusted with an amazing 115% success rate. Yay!

Album proofs have been sent and everything is set for print and to head you way.

 

I spend my "day after" doing a couple of shows in Hawea with the beautiful Suzy Cato who came to visit.

She then came for lunch and my father-in-law walking in with a wee baby duckling (who we called Suzy). My wee guy Oscar was particularly pleased about that.

 

Stay tuned this month for my beautiful new music video Echo which is launched on my youtube channel on November 9th.

 

Thank you so much again for helping me make this a reality.

Woohoo!!!!

 

 

Love Anna xoxoxox

WE DID IT!!!!

01/11/2018 at 2:34 PM

HOORAY!!!

With your help I did it!

I have made my goal of $6,500 and am now going for a new goal of $8,000. And I'm already nearly there!

 

We did it!!!

 

My campaign ends at 10pm NZST tonight and I am going for a new target goal of $8,000.

The initial $6,500 is the exact amount to cover my album printing and pressing and the design work across my album making campaign.

The extra $1,500 will cover the reprinting of my (revised) ukulele cookbook songbook, postage for all of these amazing album sales and with luck some nifty wee animations for all my wee fans out there.

pie chart

 

With just a few hours to go I'm hoping I can bust through to my new goal amount.

If you want to help you can share the campaign link to friends and family and remind them that all orders will with them in time for Christmas.

 

Thanks again everyone.
I'm so blown away.

 

Love to you all

 

Anna

Wanaka, Auckland and Beyond!

23/10/2018 at 4:13 PM

Hi friends!

It's been an eventful few days, with some seriously big adventures in store leading up to the end of my campaign.

 

This weekend past I flew up to Auckland to hang out with Kiwi Kids legend Suzy Cato, and to film some episodes for her Suzy and Friends youtube channel. These will be out in November and December so keep your eyes peeled.

This weekend coming I will be filming and recording my new 'Give Love At Christmas' track and music video with my beautiful friend Kath Bee.

 

Hanging with Suzy Cato

 

I've had some amazing successes on this campaign with one Wanaka early learning centre set to purchse 100 COPIES of the album for their tamariki! WOWEE!

I've had a few kindy's pre-purchase their Christmas concerts and some local venues have pre-ordered my grown up gigs too. 
And of course YOU!!!! 
Thank you to all of you who have pledged and ordered something from my campaign.

I've had so many of you also share to your facebook and instagram pages, to your friends nad families and to your own kindy's and schools.
So thank you!

I think we're gonna get there!!!

 

Love Anna xoxoxo

Bling up your instrument

17/10/2018 at 11:21 AM

Bling me up Scotty!

Score yourself a unique, handmade treasure for your instrument.

 

Purchase a copy of my new album 'Fishing For Stars' and you can also throw in a bit of fabulous bling to snazz up your instrument.

 

Instrument bling

These handmade 'danglewotzitz' are created from upcycled treasure by me and my 7 year old daughter Matilda.
Matilda is saving for Disneyland and has been making jewelry to sell on her Little Betty's Treasure page on facebook, but she was kind enough to help me out in creating these little beauties for my campaign.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Danglewotzits will be randomly picked and posted. Because each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind you can be sure yours will be special.

 

 

New Reward for Ukulele Lovers

13/10/2018 at 3:23 PM

Woohoo!

I've tipped over the 40% mark of my camapign and climbing. 

40% there!

 

For all my fellow ukulele lovers out there I have a new reward on y campaign just for you.

 

My ukulele lover pack comes with a copy of my first album for children Cooking up a song, plus the matching ukulele songbook, which is full of recipes too.
I also comes with a ukulele danglewotzit charm made by Little Betty's Treasure, to hang off the end of your uke AND of course a signed copy of Fishing for Stars.

Thanks again for all the epic support. 

Please remember to share with friends and family so I can reach my goal.

Love Anna xoxox

 

Ukulele Lovers Pack

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    Pledgers 140

    Anusha Bradley
    23/10/2018 at 4:33pm
    Anusha Bradley
    23/10/2018 at 4:32pm
    John Hendry
    23/10/2018 at 11:33am
    Judi Cranston
    23/10/2018 at 7:52am

    "Rock on amazing lady Let’s do coffee !"

    Dee Walsh
    23/10/2018 at 2:19am

    "gooooo ANNA!! Love from Westralia xx"

    Carly Low
    21/10/2018 at 12:27am

    "Woo hoo can’t wait!!"

    Anonymous pledger
    20/10/2018 at 2:10pm
    Charlotte Waite
    20/10/2018 at 11:44am

    "You are amazing Anna!! ❤️❤️ Love the team at Olivers! "

    Jo Hodgson
    19/10/2018 at 5:13pm

    "If Kath says its good - then its good - Thanks for the music :) "

    Gideon Irving
    19/10/2018 at 5:31am

    "Yes yes yes!!! Kids songs forever! "

    Anonymous pledger
    19/10/2018 at 4:45am
    Michelle Lange
    18/10/2018 at 7:36pm

    "Best of luck Anna for your album launch Anna! x"

    Lyn Williams
    18/10/2018 at 3:55pm
    Lyn Williams
    18/10/2018 at 3:51pm

    "All the very best Anna"

    Anne Watson
    18/10/2018 at 3:22pm

    "Sorry I can't do more! Good luck! xoxox"

    Olivia Raffills
    17/10/2018 at 9:06am

    "All the best for this Anna!!! Can't wait to hear the new album. Cheers, Olivia "

    Helen Bell
    16/10/2018 at 7:56pm

    "Good luck!!!!!!"

    Sara Zwart
    15/10/2018 at 9:11pm

    "Yay - looking forward to hearing the latest! "

    Ana Heremaia
    14/10/2018 at 1:46pm

    "Go get 'em tiger! Such a talent (an awesome human too) x"

    Deanna Robb
    13/10/2018 at 10:31am
    Michael Hodder
    12/10/2018 at 10:52pm

    "You're so very talented - I hope the campaign succeeds."

    Jenny H
    12/10/2018 at 7:17pm

    "Looking forward to receiving the CD, Ian & Jenny"

    Anonymous pledger
    12/10/2018 at 12:48pm
    Kate Waterworth
    12/10/2018 at 12:44pm
    Minie
    11/10/2018 at 10:04pm
    Minie
    11/10/2018 at 10:01pm
    Amie Capell
    11/10/2018 at 8:25pm
    nguyen sandrine
    11/10/2018 at 3:18pm
    nguyen sandrine
    11/10/2018 at 3:13pm

    "Congratulations for your good job, Echo is so beautiful, I can't wait to listen to the album! xoxo"

    Marieke Miller
    11/10/2018 at 3:12pm

    "Haha... 1 album not enough. Thank you Anna, i have my christmas gifts sorted. My daughter loves your song Echo.....We love the lyrics, it is so good, i shed a tear of joy and gave me chills. Thankyou for spreading your talent for those young and young at heart. Sending you much love and magic for a successful campaign. "

    Followers 1

    Followers of Fishing For Stars- New Kids Album

    Fishing For Stars- New Kids Album

    Project 2018-09-03 12:50:53 +1200

     

    Look out!!! Anna van Riel has created a brand new album for children up to age 12.  

     

    Fishing For Stars is packed with loads of dynamic, silly and fun songs for kids and it will be ready just in time for Christmas!

     

    Following the lead of her award-winning children's album 'Cooking up a song, this album will also include introductory Te Reo Maori, action songs, lullabies and some farty nonsense too.

     
    I would love your support in helping make this happen. The album will be ready in time for Christmas which will be a great treat for the little ones in your life!
    It's very easy to get involved. Simply choose your reward on the right and make your pledge!

     

    Thank you for taking the time to check this out!

    Anna x

     

      

    THE SONGS

    It's been three years since the release of my first children's album Cooking up a Song. It's taken being a Mum to really notice just how much music is constantly rolling around in my head. Having my own children has been the catalyst for recording all of these tunes.

     

    Fishing for Stars is a collection of tracks that have either come out organically in five minutes or have brewed up over the past 3 years. I'm incredibly excited about this album and have included more songs for adolescent kids, while still keeping the balance there for pre-schoolers. I can't wait to be sending these out in the post to you and to hear the feedback from your children.

    .....................

     

     

    REWARD

     

    I have put together a great selection of rewards to give you in return for your contribution towards the album. My hope is that there is something in here for everyone here. One of my favourites would have to be the Music Lovers Gift Pack which you can find on the right ===>

      

    BUDGET

    The funds raised will go towards covering the costs of album artwork, promotional material and manufacturing of the album. PledgeMe is an all or nothing site so if I don't get the full amount I'll receive nothing. So the goal is to share this campaign with as many people as possible to ensure we reach the target! .....................

     

    WAYS TO HELP

    Whether you are in a position to offer a financial contribution to this project or not I would like you to know that your support and energy are so welcome and incredibly valuable to me and to the success of this album!

     

    If you want to help in ways other than financial support here are some things that would be of great help:

     

    • Tell a friend about this project
    • Post it on your facebook/twitter
    • Call your local newspaper and see if they'd like to write a story about it
    • Send a link to friends with children
    • Ask your friends to pass it on

     

    Thanks so much for taking the time to read - would love for you to be a part of this!

     

    Love Anna

     

     

    Comments

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    115% funded!!!! Hooray!

    02/11/2018 at 4:33 PM

    SUCCESS!!!

    All thanks to you!

     

    This just a massive shout out to say thank you to all of you for the incredible support you've offered over the last 32 days!

    My campaign is done and dusted with an amazing 115% success rate. Yay!

    Album proofs have been sent and everything is set for print and to head you way.

     

    I spend my "day after" doing a couple of shows in Hawea with the beautiful Suzy Cato who came to visit.

    She then came for lunch and my father-in-law walking in with a wee baby duckling (who we called Suzy). My wee guy Oscar was particularly pleased about that.

     

    Stay tuned this month for my beautiful new music video Echo which is launched on my youtube channel on November 9th.

     

    Thank you so much again for helping me make this a reality.

    Woohoo!!!!

     

     

    Love Anna xoxoxox

    WE DID IT!!!!

    01/11/2018 at 2:34 PM

    HOORAY!!!

    With your help I did it!

    I have made my goal of $6,500 and am now going for a new goal of $8,000. And I'm already nearly there!

     

    We did it!!!

     

    My campaign ends at 10pm NZST tonight and I am going for a new target goal of $8,000.

    The initial $6,500 is the exact amount to cover my album printing and pressing and the design work across my album making campaign.

    The extra $1,500 will cover the reprinting of my (revised) ukulele cookbook songbook, postage for all of these amazing album sales and with luck some nifty wee animations for all my wee fans out there.

    pie chart

     

    With just a few hours to go I'm hoping I can bust through to my new goal amount.

    If you want to help you can share the campaign link to friends and family and remind them that all orders will with them in time for Christmas.

     

    Thanks again everyone.
    I'm so blown away.

     

    Love to you all

     

    Anna

    Wanaka, Auckland and Beyond!

    23/10/2018 at 4:13 PM

    Hi friends!

    It's been an eventful few days, with some seriously big adventures in store leading up to the end of my campaign.

     

    This weekend past I flew up to Auckland to hang out with Kiwi Kids legend Suzy Cato, and to film some episodes for her Suzy and Friends youtube channel. These will be out in November and December so keep your eyes peeled.

    This weekend coming I will be filming and recording my new 'Give Love At Christmas' track and music video with my beautiful friend Kath Bee.

     

    Hanging with Suzy Cato

     

    I've had some amazing successes on this campaign with one Wanaka early learning centre set to purchse 100 COPIES of the album for their tamariki! WOWEE!

    I've had a few kindy's pre-purchase their Christmas concerts and some local venues have pre-ordered my grown up gigs too. 
    And of course YOU!!!! 
    Thank you to all of you who have pledged and ordered something from my campaign.

    I've had so many of you also share to your facebook and instagram pages, to your friends nad families and to your own kindy's and schools.
    So thank you!

    I think we're gonna get there!!!

     

    Love Anna xoxoxo

    Bling up your instrument

    17/10/2018 at 11:21 AM

    Bling me up Scotty!

    Score yourself a unique, handmade treasure for your instrument.

     

    Purchase a copy of my new album 'Fishing For Stars' and you can also throw in a bit of fabulous bling to snazz up your instrument.

     

    Instrument bling

    These handmade 'danglewotzitz' are created from upcycled treasure by me and my 7 year old daughter Matilda.
    Matilda is saving for Disneyland and has been making jewelry to sell on her Little Betty's Treasure page on facebook, but she was kind enough to help me out in creating these little beauties for my campaign.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: Danglewotzits will be randomly picked and posted. Because each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind you can be sure yours will be special.

     

     

    New Reward for Ukulele Lovers

    13/10/2018 at 3:23 PM

    Woohoo!

    I've tipped over the 40% mark of my camapign and climbing. 

    40% there!

     

    For all my fellow ukulele lovers out there I have a new reward on y campaign just for you.

     

    My ukulele lover pack comes with a copy of my first album for children Cooking up a song, plus the matching ukulele songbook, which is full of recipes too.
    I also comes with a ukulele danglewotzit charm made by Little Betty's Treasure, to hang off the end of your uke AND of course a signed copy of Fishing for Stars.

    Thanks again for all the epic support. 

    Please remember to share with friends and family so I can reach my goal.

    Love Anna xoxox

     

    Ukulele Lovers Pack

    You need to pledge to see this update.

      Anusha Bradley
      23/10/2018 at 4:33pm
      Anusha Bradley
      23/10/2018 at 4:32pm
      John Hendry
      23/10/2018 at 11:33am
      Judi Cranston
      23/10/2018 at 7:52am

      "Rock on amazing lady Let’s do coffee !"

      Dee Walsh
      23/10/2018 at 2:19am

      "gooooo ANNA!! Love from Westralia xx"

      Carly Low
      21/10/2018 at 12:27am

      "Woo hoo can’t wait!!"

      Anonymous pledger
      20/10/2018 at 2:10pm
      Charlotte Waite
      20/10/2018 at 11:44am

      "You are amazing Anna!! ❤️❤️ Love the team at Olivers! "

      Jo Hodgson
      19/10/2018 at 5:13pm

      "If Kath says its good - then its good - Thanks for the music :) "

      Gideon Irving
      19/10/2018 at 5:31am

      "Yes yes yes!!! Kids songs forever! "

      Anonymous pledger
      19/10/2018 at 4:45am
      Michelle Lange
      18/10/2018 at 7:36pm

      "Best of luck Anna for your album launch Anna! x"

      Lyn Williams
      18/10/2018 at 3:55pm
      Lyn Williams
      18/10/2018 at 3:51pm

      "All the very best Anna"

      Anne Watson
      18/10/2018 at 3:22pm

      "Sorry I can't do more! Good luck! xoxox"

      Olivia Raffills
      17/10/2018 at 9:06am

      "All the best for this Anna!!! Can't wait to hear the new album. Cheers, Olivia "

      Helen Bell
      16/10/2018 at 7:56pm

      "Good luck!!!!!!"

      Sara Zwart
      15/10/2018 at 9:11pm

      "Yay - looking forward to hearing the latest! "

      Ana Heremaia
      14/10/2018 at 1:46pm

      "Go get 'em tiger! Such a talent (an awesome human too) x"

      Deanna Robb
      13/10/2018 at 10:31am
      Michael Hodder
      12/10/2018 at 10:52pm

      "You're so very talented - I hope the campaign succeeds."

      Jenny H
      12/10/2018 at 7:17pm

      "Looking forward to receiving the CD, Ian & Jenny"

      Anonymous pledger
      12/10/2018 at 12:48pm
      Kate Waterworth
      12/10/2018 at 12:44pm
      Minie
      11/10/2018 at 10:04pm
      Minie
      11/10/2018 at 10:01pm
      Amie Capell
      11/10/2018 at 8:25pm
      nguyen sandrine
      11/10/2018 at 3:18pm
      nguyen sandrine
      11/10/2018 at 3:13pm

      "Congratulations for your good job, Echo is so beautiful, I can't wait to listen to the album! xoxo"

      Marieke Miller
      11/10/2018 at 3:12pm

      "Haha... 1 album not enough. Thank you Anna, i have my christmas gifts sorted. My daughter loves your song Echo.....We love the lyrics, it is so good, i shed a tear of joy and gave me chills. Thankyou for spreading your talent for those young and young at heart. Sending you much love and magic for a successful campaign. "

      Followers of Fishing For Stars- New Kids Album

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 01/11/2018 at 10:00 PM.