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August 25th 2008 05:47

Quite a good deal of out and out fun from hostess with the mostess; I like to call her Dazzle, but really it's Daz Chandler doing her usual wonderful best interviewing a comedian notorious for being difficult to interview.

Notice he (Daniel Kitson) is delightedly streaming out all sorts of insightful insights into himself as a natural chap rather than living up to the oft uber serious reports that suggest he hates being interviewed.

Great work!!

More of Daz Chandler's work can be heard by going to the podcasts at Sydney's 2SER FM, one of the greater sized and resourced community radio stations in New South Wales, Australia.

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LADYHAWKE'S LAST AUS SHOWS

August 22nd 2008 15:05

LADYHAWKE'S LAST AUS SHOWS THIS WEEKEND,
PARIS IS BURNING RELEASED TOMORROW!

LADYHAWKE LAYS DOWN HER LAST LICKS IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEKEND!

The 80's timewarp megababe, Ladyhawke plays her last two Australian shows this weekend. If you've been sitting on getting tickets, now is the time to get your rear in gear as these shows will be her wave goodbye before she jets back to the UK.

Having already layed down some serious licks at her New Zealand shows and our showcase spectacular, Club Mod, Ladyhawke will be playing TONIGHT on the Gold Coast and Sunday in Sydney. Check below for the facts.

** LADYHAWKE - AUS/NZ SHOWCASE TOUR **

Friday Aug 22 - Ladyhawke at Tour Berlin Lounge, Gold Coast, QLD.
Tickets are (bang bang bang) on the door.

Sunday Aug 24 Ladyhawke at Greenwood Hotel, North Sydney, NSW.
Tickets (bang bang bang) on the door.

You've no doubt heard the hairbrush sing-a-long anthem, Back Of The Van and the current foot stomper of a single Paris Is Burning, now's your chance to hear them live alongside other unreleased Ladyhawke gems from her self-titled debut, due out September 20.

The iTunes album pre-order is up now for Aus / NZ and running until album release on Sep 20. Check it out here.

There is also a special album pre-order pack with tote bag & vinyl running on JB HIFI.

Paris Is Burning single is released tomorrow Sat Aug 23. It comes with remixes by Chicken Lips, Alex Gopher and Cut Copy as well as the video directed by Casper Balslev. You can place your order now on the Mod Shop. Otherwise, be sure to pop into your local record store or iTunes to grab the bundle.

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The Temper Trap

August 18th 2008 12:18

T H E T E M P E R T R A P
SWEET DISPOSITION SINGLE LAUNCHES

Respected Melbourne four piece The Temper Trap return to the live front to celebrate the release of their latest single, Sweet Disposition, taken from their forthcoming debut album. Recently recorded in Melbourne with esteemed UK producer Jim Abbiss (Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Arctic Monkeys) the record’s rich and sophisticated soundscapes are nothing short of epic.

The band have emerged from the recording session as a tight knit creative force, producing a dynamic single that is a giant leap from their earlier EP of two years ago and undeniably delivers on all of their promise.

The single launches are the beginning of a massive twelve months ahead for the boys with a busy summer touring schedule of festivals and overseas shows confirmed.

The Temper Trap will have a limited edition 12" available at these shows with remixes from such underground luminaries as Curtis Vodka (Bjork, Silversun Pickups, Kid Sister) and Pocketknife (Spank Rock, David Bowie, Feist, Sufjan Stevens) for this release.

TOUR DATES:

Sat Sept 20 – The Toff - Melbourne

Sun Sept 21 – The Toff - Melbourne

Thu Sept 25 – Oxford Art Factory - Sydney

Fri Sept 26 – ANU Bar - ACT

Thu Oct 2 – Troubador - Brisbane

Fri Oct 3 – Sound Lounge - Gold Coast

Sat Oct 17 – Rocket Bar - Adelaide

Tickets on sale this Friday August 23

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THE NARCISSIST

July 26th 2008 05:32

THE NARCISSIST previews from Thursday 28 August, opening Tuesday 2 September at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House.

Sydney Theatre Company presents La Boite Theatre Company’s
The Narcissist
By Stephen Carleton

28 August – 4 October (Opens 2 September at 8pm)
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

The Narcissist by Stephen Carleton, a deliciously scandalous comedy with a satirical sting in its tail, is at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 28 August to 4 October 2008 as part of Sydney Theatre Company’s 2008 mainstage program.

Sharp-tongued political spin-doctor Xavier and his best friend, Bronwyn, interior design columnist with a leading Sunday paper, challenge each other to a duel – the winner being the first to bag a man by New Year’s Eve. When Bronwyn sets her sights on Xavier’s flatmate, the winner of ‘Barista of the Year’ for three year’s running whose new ambition is to get on to Big Brother, the game goes into overdrive. Xavier goes the retro route seeking to pick up with old flame Jesse. The only problem is that he’s now engaged to be married to homophobic litigation lawyer Y’landa.

A fast-paced plot, hurling of witty barbs and a clever mixture of political and social commentary ensured that The Narcissist was a huge hit during its first run at La Boite Theatre Company in Brisbane last year. It sold out, was extended, has a return season immediately prior to Sydney and has prompted La Boite Theatre Company to commission a sequel to the piece for 2009.

Stephen Carleton won Sydney Theatre Company’s 2005 Patrick White Playwrights’ Award for Constance Drinkwater and the Final Days of Somerset which was produced by Queensland Theatre Company for the 2006 Brisbane Festival, and is this year’s winner of the New Dramatists’ Award, a three-week playwrights’ residency in New York. He has also worked with Darwin Theatre Company, Knock-em-Down Theatre (which he formed with Gail Evans) and La Boite Theatre Company and his plays have been performed at the Festival of Darwin, Brisbane Pride Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Melbourne Midsumma Festival.

writer STEPHEN CARLETON director IAN LAWSON designer GREG CLARKE lighting designer carolyn emerson
sound designer guy webster

cast jonathan brand, sandro colarelli, judy hainsworth, andrea moor,
james stewart

venue drama theatre, sydney opera house
previews Thursday 28 August – Saturday 30 August at 8pm, Monday 1 September at 8pm
opens Tuesday 2 September 2008 - ends Saturday 4 October 2008
twilights mondays 6.30pm
evenings tuesdays – saturdays 8pm
matinees wednesdays 1pm (exc wednesday 10 september at 12.15pm), saturdays 2pm
night with actors monday 29 september at 6.30pm post-show discussion with the cast and creative team
tickets $77 / $62 concession. matinee $68 / $56 concession

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NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD

July 24th 2008 00:44

MATURE CONTENT

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Sorry Ranga Day ‘08

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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