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July 24th 2008 00:18

Sorry Ranga Day ‘08
August 10 th , 2008
Its Time To Say Sorry

It's time that the Australian population apologized for the indignity and degradation inflicted on red headed people and moved to a future based on mutual respect, mutual resolve and mutual responsibility. The Ginger Generation, Blood-Nut, Ginger Megs, Bluey, Carrot Top, Ginga, Freckly Arms...and Ranga. The hatred has to stop! Red-haired people across Australia have been unfavourably compared to orang-utans since Summer Heights High first aired across Australian television screens in 2007. 'Ranga' is now firmly entrenched in the vocabulary of ordinary people all over this country. And in a nationwide phenomenon, ordinary Australians have begun to taken up the call to say sorry to their red-headed brethren. As of this morning (22/7) more than 5500 members have signed up to the Sorry Ranga Day Facebook Group, and on average 500 more are joining every day. So join the Australian nation on Sunday August 10th 2008, and let a Ranga know that you are sorry.

Say sorry to all your red headed friends and say sorry to red headed strangers on the street

Wear your Sorry Ranga t-shirt or make and display a Sorry Ranga banner
Get your friends together for a Sorry Ranga party or BBQ

Sydney City2Surf: Celebrate Sorry Ranga Day at the City2Surf. The Sorry Ranga Street Team will be on hand to give out prizes.

The Ekka: Brisbane Royal Show. The Sorry Ranga Street Team will be celebrating at the main entrance with great prizes

Sydney: SHARKS v RABBITOHS Sat 9th August, Shark Park, Cronulla. Look out for the Sorry Ranga Street Team and bag yourself a prize.

Melbourne: COLLINGWOOD v ST KILDA Sat 9th August MCG, Melbourne. Look out for the Sorry Ranga Street Team and bag yourself a prize.

For more information go to www.SorryRanga.org

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BEATS WORKING Tour Dates

July 23rd 2008 04:22

BEATS WORKING
ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR DATES

Best way to describe Beats Working? Spontaneous, orchestrated, brilliant, yet unpredictable!

If you don’t know who Beats Working are, they are a fresh new band that take the definition of hip hop to a whole new level, attracting the attention of industry heavyweights and record labels as well as building a solid local following.

Beats Working is a musical collaboration between Handsome Dan, (Dan Leaver) JB aka 1 (James Branson -previously Kid Confucius), with MC Mullut, (Tullum Delaney) and DJ Helmy (Tim Helmy) who have been feverishly brewing in a basement in the hills surrounding Coffs Harbour since early 2007.

Taking inspiration from a diverse range of artists such as Oz hip hop stalwarts like The Hoods and the Herd, to American pioneers like The Roots and Gnarls Barkley, through to the whole spectrum of pop music such as The Beatles and Goldfrapp. Beats Working are constantly crossing genres blending hip hop with a few cheeky samples that even Mum remembers.

Set for release on July 30 through Obese Records, the band’s debut, Harbour Drive, is set to take them to a whole new national audience. Across 14 magnificent tracks, Beats Working create a sound that is instantly recognisable, setting funk, soul, and pop on a collision course with ambitious lyrics, solid string and brass sections and dynamic arrangements. They are lyrically clever covering numerous aspects of life like parties, women, highs, lows and everything that encompasses the life of a twenty something in Australia. Musically, Beats Working have developed their own patented sound that nods its roots in traditional Aussie hip hop (Mad Sip and Exercise) but isn't afraid to be different and expand its versatility and potential; a la mashed up experimental soul (The Piece, One More Reason), orchestral hip hop (Confessions of a Mallrat, Devil's Food) and even some alternative country and rock (first single Hey Lena with guitarist Phil Emmanuel). Previous Triple J single, Exercise has already shown potential, being shortlisted from 250 entrants, in the top 5 of the wotnext.com competition, a nationwide initiative led by Kram from Spiderbait to search for Australia's top unsigned talent.

In under 12 months, Beats Working have built a strong and loyal fan base in Newcastle and the North Coast, headlined their own shows from Coffs to Thredbo and impressively supported the best Oz hip hop business such as The Herd, Casual Projects, Nikkita & The Tongue, Pegz & DJ Bonez, Scott Burns & A-Love. The band also played at ‘the sold out, Groovin The Moo Festival (Maitland, April 2008) alongside Katalyst, Resin Dogs and The Presets.

While some bands may prefer to specialise in one sound, the musically ambitious collective of Beats Working take it a step further. Whether dishing up an energetic live set or wafting through your home stereo their quick- witted rhythms and rhymes are guaranteed to make you bounce!

“Blending a clever mix of upbeat influences, they’re set to join the growing ranks of Aussie beat-meisters to successfully assault mainstream charts… sharp beats and rhythms that make a bee-line for the central nervous system…Original and imaginative…” (Forte Mag #427)

Beats Working debut album, Harbour Drive, in-stores July 30 through Handsome Records/Obese Records

Upcoming Shows:

21 – 25 Jul - Schuss Bar, Thredbo

27 Jul - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle w/ Drapht, Thundermentals, Scott Burns & Mathmatics
15 Aug - Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour

29 Aug - Uber, Brisbane w/ Drapht

6 Sept - Revolver, Melbourne w/ Spit Syndicate

13 Sept - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle w/ Spit Syndicate

19 Sept - UTS Loft Bar: Proper 11, Sydney w/ Dialectrix, Killa Queenz & more TBA

10 Oct - Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour

25 Oct - Village Fair Festival, Bathurst

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