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PEATS RIDGE 2010!

August 27th 2010 02:08
Proudly presented by triple j, The Drum Media, Faster Louder & Eco Voice
PEATS RIDGE 2010!

What happens when you put thousands of smiling people in a beautiful valley, over a three day period, showcase music, arts and culture across 9 stages and bring in the New Year…
Peats Ridge Music Festival



PEATS RIDGE!

Peats Ridge is a festival that has been described as a ‘sensual explosion’ (novafm.com.au), ‘colourful and memorable’ (pagesonline.it) and a ‘musical circus’ (Reverb). Last year saw 10,000 patrons, filled with enthusiasm and excitement, ascend on the valley and with glowing reviews, it was a shining success enjoyed by all.

The largest camping festival over the New Year period, in NSW, Peats Ridge is a Sustainable Arts & Music Festival. It has proven to be a fresh, creative and innovative melting pot, where people can celebrate in a friendly and relaxed festival environment.

With a music line up that boasts pieces of many musical pies, for everyone to savour. The Festival always delights punters with big names acts and also surprises, with up and coming musical talent to be discovered.

The 2010 instalment promises to be everything brilliant that has been offered in previous years and much more… So without further ado, let’s unleash the first of the musical magic that will grace some of the 9 stages at Peats Ridge 2010.


Angus & Julia Stone * Trentemøller (Live) [DENMARK] * Built to Spill [USA] * Freestylers [UK] * Kate Miller-Heidke * Shout Out Louds [SWEDEN] * The Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker [USA] * Born Ruffians [CAN] * Lightspeed Champion [UK] * PVT * Decoder Ring * The Audreys * The Break * Washington * Cloud Control * Jonathan Boulet * Freq Nasty [UK] * Space Invadas * The Jezabels * Dan Mangan [CAN] * Thundamentals * Steve Poltz [USA] * Joel Plaskett [CAN] * King Tide * Horrorshow * Watussi * Parades * Big Scary * Spit Syndicate * Belles Will Ring * Kim Churchill * THE Chemist * The Gin Club * Tom Fun Orchestra [CAN] * Carmen Townsend [CAN] * Matt Barber [CAN] * Chase the Sun * The Lovetones * THE E.L.F * The Seabellies * McCartney * The Delta Riggs * Holly Martin * Spooky Land * Alter Ego Mania * Dereb the Ambassador [ETHIOPIA/AUD] * The Strides * plus the triple j Unearthed Winner and loads more artists to be announced. Stay tuned…

If you are looking to feel the bass, Peats Ridge are very happy to announce the ‘DUB SHACK’ is returning. The stage that became known as ‘the dub monster’ in 2009, is set to pound yet again. Our three favourite Sydney crews Foreigndub, VOID and Western Synthetics, will be returning to bring you the best that the dubstep, drum n bass and dub scenes have to offer.

Peats Ridge, is held in the beautiful Glenworth Valley an hour north of Sydney. A three day event, it has become a major part of the annual calendar.

Peats Ridge has proven to be world class in entertainment, experience and education. Recognised as one of the world’s leading sustainable events, the Festival is a winner of numerous national and international awards for environmental sustainability. A family friendly festival, Peats Ridge hosts an array of amazing music, arts performance and exhibitions, a focus on sustainable practices and education, a dedicated children’s festival, workshops, markets and much more.

*PEATS RIDGE 2010 – DEC 29 TO JAN 1 – GLENWORTH VALLEY, NSW*
Tickets will be available on August 19th

3 DAY SEASON PASSES: FAMILY SEASON PASSES: DAY PASSES:
ADULT (18 ) $295 bf 1 ADULT, 1 YOUTH $390 bf ADULT $125 bf
CHILD (6-12) $25 bf 2 ADULT, 1 YOUTH $670 bf YOUTH $40 bf
UNDER 6 FREE EXTRA YOUTH (13-17) $80 bf CHILD $10 bf


As Peats Ridge is an Over 18 event, Youth tickets can only be purchased as part of a Family Pass. Children and Youth are permitted entry to the festival only if accompanied by a guardian over 25.

All Season Passes include camping and festival entry from 29th December 2010 - 1st January 2011.

Tickets will be available through our ticketing partners Oztix. Only Mastercard and Visa are accepted


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & TICKET SALES CLICK HERE:
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GUERRILLA POETS PLOT CBD TAKE-OVER!

August 2nd 2010 05:17

A guerrilla word army is being formed on Tuesday 3 August, 11:30am at Stanley Street Station, East Sydney (cnr of Crown and Stanley Streets) when ten word artists will be revealed at the movement’s psychogeographic home-base, following a national call for word troopers to compete. The chosen will form a squad set to hit Sydney’s CBD with random acts of poetry from late August.

Part of the seventh annual Australian Poetry Festival (3-4 Sept) with the support of the City of Sydney, the army is led by Sydney creative team Token Imagination , a.k.a Jess Cook, Raymond Nedziak and Omar Hamwi.

Renowned street poets and headliners at the Festival, Tom Keily and Candy Royalle will work up some live word art at The Station for the announcement of the 10 winners – a public event. This is a great chance to catch Keily, part of the Love Lawn Crew and one of Australia’s leading street poets; and Royalle, a hip-hop, electronic artist famed for her passionate lyrics; kick start the Guerrilla Poets into action.

Stanley Street Station will be transformed with the installation of 800 colourful gorillas and large versions of the poetry speech bubble offering a sneak preview of the forthcoming strike. The Station will also launch their cheeky guerrilla menu – reviving elements of the Nuyorican Poet’s Café in NYC (circa 1973) – home to poets, rappers and spoken word artists.

Available during August and September, The Station’s very own Naked Lunch (three courses $40 or individually) honouring the film/ novel based on famous American Beatnik poet Allen Ginsberg's 1958 manuscript, lets you chew the fat literally with a few key guerilla poets to fully enjoy the experience.

Tuck into A homage to Mr Ginsberg ($12) - fresh salad of wild leaves, nuts, fruit, flaxseed dressing & shoots; The Patti Smith ($24), for the godmother of the spoken word punk movement - stir-fried vegetables, roots, leaves, nuts and a little chicken in a spicy sauce with rice; to finish up with sweet treat For you, My H. Rollins…($10) ‘cause we all know he’s a sweetie inside... banana and apple crumble served with ice cream & vanilla custard.

For those in need of the hard stuff, down your existential worries with The Kerouac ($16) - Absinthe, Creme de Cassis, cloudy apple juice, fresh mint - a tribute to literary iconoclast, American novelist, Jack Kerouac. “The poet died of the bottle at 47, but the king of the beat generation sure could write,” says the Station’s manager Bec Foley.

Jess Cook, Guerrilla Poetry’s founder says “the winning poets announced at Stanley Street will have their speech bubbles duplicated to make 100 bubbles per poet, which we’ll be planting all over, fast paced and covert.”

“The Guerrilla’s mission is to perpetrate the urbanscape and provide public access to poetry, with finders free to pick up artworks and take them away as a keepsake or simply transport to a destination of their choice,” she says.

Termed ‘temporary graffiti installations’, the movement follows a public art trend currently sweeping Europe and the States; and brings interactive, transportable and fun art to Sydneysiders, to discover and enjoy at their leisure.

Join the guerrilla movement and front up Tuesday 3 August at 11:30am at Stanley Street Station, East Sydney to find out more.



WHAT: Public Guerrilla Poetry Launch/ Announcement of 10 Word Artists to plaster Sydney with their poetry

WHERE: Stanley Street Station (corner of Crowns and Stanley Street) East Sydney

WHEN: Tuesday 3 August, 2010 at 11:30am

Australian Poetry Festival
Token Imagination
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CarriageWorks' Free Winter Music Gigs

July 15th 2010 14:22
THE SOUNDS OF WINTERLAND HEAT UP CARRIAGEWORKS’ NIGHTS

A series of 18 free live music events featuring over 100 local and emerging artists


There’s no excuse not to make the most of the winter nights (6-10pm) this July, with a massive line-up of free live and themed music nights at CarriageWorks as part of Sydney’s cutting edge arts centre’s first-ever Winterland festival (5-31 July, 2010).


Slowdowns
Get off the couch and down to Eveleigh for Sydney’s biggest indie music, arts, food, and skating winter festival, to check out some of Sydney’s newest and coolest emerging bands, or hit the ice for Winterland’s evening skate sessions to cool tunes. Skate/dance the night away under CarriageWorks giant disco ball and hear the hottest bands and DJs heart-warming sounds heating up the wintry nights throughout July.

Highlights of Winterland’s hot live showcase include indigenous country and western duo Stiff Gins, pop/folk singer Rosie Catalano, indie/folk inspired band The Preachers, acoustic crew Leroy Lee, alt country cowboy band The Slowdowns, and Ray Mann the troubadours of soul.

Every Thursday night emerging and established bands will provide the sounds of winter. Themed nights include alt country (8 July) with the likes of Sydney newcomers tipped the 'next big thing' - The Preachers, old timey hillbilly band The Lurkers, fiddle fuelled gypsy pop group Wil Massey and The Ghost Trio, and singer/songwriter Charlie Trindall.

Winterland goes unplugged with an acoustic/folk night (15 July) staring Triple J Unearthed’s winner Leroy Lee, and Rosie Catalano, alongside mellow sounds of indie folk artists Kate Duffy, Frontiers in Photography, and Quiet Titans.

A jazz and blues night (22 July) explores a smooth mix of jazz-funk and soulful grooves with The John Hardaker Direction and Charlotte Jane. And 2SER presents the final Thursday night (29 July) at Winterland with Sydney’s hottest new and unsigned bands.

Friday nights are all about fending off the cold with a little disco fever! A Disco on Ice, complete with giant disco ball, and music from Future Classic DJs kicks off 9 July with Arithmatix!, the disco alias of Sydney DJ Michael Di Francesco - one of the first artists Future Classic ever released on their record label. Spruce Lee hits the decks 16 July with blistering dance floor bombs and heartfelt soul jams. Spruce Lee has remixed local heroes Architecture in Helsinki and legendary Bagraiders, occasionally breaking out his alter ego Toni Toni on the mic while he's DJing – here’s hoping. Loin Brothers - Long John Saliva and Paradise Lost's DJ Silvio join Winterland (23 July); and Sydney DJ Simon Caldwell ( 30 July) plays the final night – he’s worked with the highest order of international talent including artists like Grace Jones, Normay Jay and James Brown.

Saturday nights headline with live music from Feral Media (9 July) featuring wintery soundscapes and warm beats created by a number of leading electronic and ambient musicians - Vorad Fils, Gentleforce, Broken Chip, Textile Audio and Underlapper. Music for Trees (17 July) – a not for profit group who plant trees from money raised at their gigs - showcases live sets from Ray Mann, The Slowdowns, Stiff Gins, The Delroys and The Anon Anons. Karaoke night, with host Tim Jackman, (24 July) is a fun night to pick your favourite tunes and sing the night away - with duets, harmonised backing singers, support dancers and personal groupies welcome.

Winterland finishes up on 31 July with Oxfam Australia's Exchange for Change event where local bands play during a mass clothing exchange. Bring clothing to swap, participate in a hands-on workshop, and listen to a series of talks and panel discussions about labour rights and ethical fashion alongside an ethical fashion parade.

Winterland brings all the magic of a European winter festival to Sydney’s inner west, with loads of fun activities for all ages. Throughout July, the old Eveleigh rail yards will transform with a dazzling indoor ice rink, live music, designer art markets curated by The Finders Keepers team, food stalls serving alpine cuisine, dancing and more to get everyone out and about during the chillier days.

Admission to Winterland is free, and the ice skating rink will be open and in action during the music nights every week, making Winterland the perfect after-work/weekend hang-out for colleagues, friends, and love-birds. Entry onto the ice rink is the cheapest in Sydney - book a session now to ensure your place on the ice (head to www.winterland.com.au – group bookings available).

Winterland is the newest and coolest event on Sydney’s social and school holiday calendar. Winterland offers fun, fresh, low-cost winter activities that will keep visitors of all ages warm and fuzzy throughout July. Embrace the winter atmosphere and be warmed by the sweet aroma of roasting chestnuts, thick Italian hot chocolate, and spicy bratwurst. There won’t be a dull moment - get down to CarriageWorks and get amongst it.



FRIDAY NIGHTS - is a disco on ice, complete with giant disco ball and music from Future Classic DJ’s. Future Classic is record label, music publisher and touring agency based in Sydney. www.futureclassic.com.au.

9 July, Arithmatix is the disco alias of Michael Di Francesco, a well travelled Sydney native who was one of the first artists that Future Classic ever released on their record label. An in demand studio wizz playing in a number of different bands and production outfits, Michael has played with top notch artists like Jamie Lidell and has recently remixed electro-disco favourites Dragonette and Mario Basanov.

16 July, Spruce Lee Having remixed local heroes Architecture in Helsinki and Bagraiders amongst others, Spruce Lee's skills in the studio are well documented. Though we get most excited when Spruce pulls out his Toni Toni Lee persona and gets on the mic while he's DJing. Expect an eclectic selection of tunes ranging from blistering dancefloor bombs through to heartfelt soul jams and hopefully an appearance from Toni Toni on the mic.

23 July, Lion Brothers are Long John Saliva and Paradise Lost's DJ Silvio. Rumored to have been raised in the backroom of a Sydney leather club, a diet of strobe lighting and throbbing sub bass fuzzy disco guitars and exotic synthesizers make up the Loins' musical arsenal. Also releasing on Future Classic, the Loin Brothers have vinyl singles out to date both with heavy international praise and big names remixes from the likes of LA disco fiend Woolfy and London based Mock & Toof.

30 July, Simon Caldwell is one of a handful of Australian DJ's whose name adds a certain integrity to an event. Playing records to radio listeners and dancing party people alike since the early 90's, Simon is a founding member of the infamous Mad Racket collective, a party that has been going from strength to strength for over 11 years. Simon has played alongside the highest order of international talent including artists like Grace Jones, Normay Jay and James Brown and is a welcome guest to round out the July Disco On Ice roster.


SATURDAY NIGHTS - Showcase a range of Sydney’s best bands and live acts. Presented in conjunction with Feral Media, Music For Trees, and Oxfam

10 July, Live music from Feral Media, featuring wintery soundscapes and warm beats created by a number of leading electronic and ambient musicians, including Vorad Fils, Gentleforce, Broken Chip and Underlapper. www.feralmedia.com.au

17 July, Live music from Music for Trees, a non-profit organisation. Live sets from, Ray Mann, The Slowdowns, The Delroys and The Anon Anons. www.musicfortrees.com.


24 July, Karaoke, with Host Tim Jackman, a night of smooth tunes, sing-alongs and unabashed extroversion.

31 July, Oxfam Australia and CarriageWorks are teaming up with local bands who support Oxfam’s labour rights and ethical fashion campaigns.

SOME OF THE MUSIC ARTISTS INCLUDED IN WINTERLAND

See www.winterland.com.au for more.


The Preachers (Thursday 8 July, 6 – 10pm) -

The Lurkers (Thursday 8 July, 6 – 10pm)

Wil Massey and The Ghost Trio (Thursday 8 July, 6 – 10pm)

Charlie Trindall (Thursday 8 July, 6 – 10pm)

Leroy Lee (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

Rosie Catalano (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

Kate Duffy (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

Frontiers in Photography (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

Quiet Titans (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

The John Hardaker Direction (Thursday 22 July, 6 – 10pm)

Charlotte Jane (Thursday 22 July, 6 – 10pm)

Eddie Bronson Trio (Saturday 17 July, 1 – 5pm)


About CarriageWorks

Opened in January 2007, CarriageWorks is the new home for contemporary arts and culture in Sydney. At CarriageWorks we believe that creativity extends into all facets of life, and we present Program of extraordinary events and unforgettable experiences for every person that visits this unique artistic hub. Built on a vision of a vibrant cultural life for Sydneysiders and artists, it’s a place for creativity and innovation, where artists are given the opportunity to conceive, develop and present their work in an inspiring and creative atmosphere.

CarriageWorks is housed in the old Eveleigh Rail Yards at Wilson Street, located within the emerging Redfern Waterloo precinct, and has been developed by the NSW State Government through Arts NSW.
www.carriageworks.com.au
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Sydney Film Festival 2010

June 3rd 2010 00:30
Sydney Film Festival (SFF) has unleashed the Official Program for the 2010 Festival, which runs from 2-14 June 2010. The festival program will include winning films from international film festivals, Australian Premieres, World Premieres and much more.



Opening Night Gala

The 2010 Festival kicked off with the World Premiere of Shirley Barrett's South Solitary on Wednesday 2 June at 7.30pm. Shirley Barrett's distinctive filmmaking is underpinned by elegant storytelling and an intoxicating, playful tone.

Overview
157 Films from 47 Countries
92 Australian Premieres
2 International Premieres
7 World Premieres
32 Australian feature films, documentaries and shorts
Winning films from various international film festivals including Venice (Lebanon), Toronto (Cairo Time), Sundance (Winter's Bone) and Berlin (Honey)
Academy Award nominated films including Ajami, The Messenger and The Most Dangerous Man in America

Official Competition

The third year of SFF's Official Competition brings another line-up of courageous, audacious and cutting-edge cinema to Sydneysiders. The Official Competition is supported by the NSW Government through Events New South Wales and the winning film receives a $60,000 cash prize, the largest cash award for film in Australia.

2010 Jury President is Australian Producer Jan Chapman whose extraordinary list of credits includes The Piano, Lantana and most recently, Bright Star. Jan will be joined by Sundance Film Festival Director John Cooper.

Featured in this year's Official Competition line-up include:

Three films direct from 2010 Cannes Film Festival - including Cannes Closing Night film, Julie Bertucelli's Australian/French Co-Production The Tree, along with Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (screening in Cannes Official Competition) and Canadian Xavier Dolan's Heartbeats (screening in Un Certain Regard);

The World Premiere of Ben C Lucas's explosive debut feature Wasted on the Young;

Australian Premieres of films by renowned directors - including Michael Winterbottom's The Killer Inside Me, Todd Solondz's Life During Wartime, Brillante Mendoza's Lola and celebrated Iranian artist Shirin Neshat's Women Without Men;

Chris Morris' outrageous comedy Four Lions and Raoul Peck's searing Haitian satire Moloch Tropical;

Berlin Film Festival winners from Russia, How I Ended this Summer and Romania, If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle.


Closing Night

After 13 days of glamour, excitement and debate, the festival will host its Closing Night Gala on Public Holiday Monday 14 June with an Awards ceremony and the Australian Premiere of The Kids Are All Right, directed by Lisa Cholodenko (High Art, Laurel Canyon) and featuring superb performances from Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and Mia Wasikowska.

FOXTEL Australian Documentary Prize

FOXTEL came on board last year in spectacular fashion to realise the festival's ambition to set up a new Australian Documentary Prize, by providing a $10,000 cash prize, the highest cash prize in Australia for documentary filmmaking. When the inaugural prize was split between two films - A Good Man and Contact - FOXTEL doubled the prize money on Closing Night to much applause. First-time filmmakers and established documentarians are among the nine selected finalists to be shortlisted for this year's FOXTEL Australian Documentary Prize.

The Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Sponsored by Dendy Cinemas for 22 years, the Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films have launched and aided the careers of many Australian filmmakers. This competition is Academy Award accredited and SFF are thrilled that last year's winner of Best Live Action Miracle Fish went on to receive an Academy Award nomination. The finalists in this year's awards will screen in sessions throughout the festival alongside the Australian Documentary Prize finalists and will be screened together in one marathon session on Sunday 13 June.

The Live Action Short Award, sponsored by Dendy Cinemas provides a $5,000 cash prize while The Yoram Gross Animation Award, sponsored by Yoram and Sandra Gross carries a $4,000 cash prize. The Rouben Mamoulian Award, also sponsored by Dendy Cinemas, carries a cash prize of $5,000 and will be presented to the Best Director from the 10 finalists.

Shortlisted films, along with Australian feature-length films screening in all sections of the festival, with a multicultural perspective are in line for the The CRC Award with a $5,000 cash prize.

About Sydney Film Festival

The 57th Sydney Film Festival is a proud partner of the NSW Government through the departments of Industry & Investment NSW and Communities NSW, the Federal Government through Screen Australia, and the City of Sydney. The festival's Official Competition partner is the NSW Government through Events NSW.

Sydney Film Festival screens feature films, documentaries, short films and animations across the city at the State Theatre, Event Cinemas George Street, Dendy Opera Quays, the Art Gallery of NSW and Sydney Opera House. Sydney Film Festival is a key cultural event on the New South Wales Master Events Calendar and is one of the world's longest running film festivals. In 2008, SFF introduced the Official Competition, a FIAPF-accredited competition for 'new directions in film', which rewards courageous and audacious filmmaking. The Official Competition is supported by the NSW Government through Events NSW and offers a $60,000 cash prize. In 2010, Jan Chapman, multi-award winning Australian producer (Bright Star, The Piano, Lantana) will take her place as Jury President. She will be joined by Sundance Film Festival Director John Cooper and three additional jury members (to be announced) who will determine the winning film.

The 57th Sydney Film Festival runs from Wednesday 2 June - Monday 14 June 2010.
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT Sydney Opera House Show

May 26th 2010 04:16
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
Returns for a very special solo evening at the
Sydney Opera House

“The greatest songwriter on the planet.”
Elton John

“Rufus stands next to Nina Simone.”
Michael Stipe

“One of the most talented singer-songwriters of his generation.”
Bernard Zuel, Sydney Morning Herald


Fans of wonderfully intimate music take note: the one and only Rufus Wainwright is returning to the Sydney Opera House for one very special evening featuring our prodigious wunderkind in solo piano and vocal mode.

The evening in question is Thursday October 14, 2010 at the Concert Hall within the Sydney Opera House.

As supporters of Rufus will know, this concert is a special thank you to his loyal and understanding Australian fans who had bought tickets expecting to see Rufus perform solo in February 2010 at Sydney’s Verbrugghen Hall.

That show and surrounding performances were regrettably cancelled due to a family illness earlier this year, but Rufus made a promise to return to Australia later in 2010.

The passing away of his mother and “greatest admirer and critic”, legendary folksinger Kate McGarrigle, in January this year, and the enduring admiration for his sister, folk-rocker Martha Wainwright, are themes that pervade much of Rufus Wainwright's breathtaking sixth studio album: All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu.

This is an album steeped in beauty, with hugely personal and deeply emotional songs, each channeled through Wainwright via only his fingers, voice and piano. A perfect precursor then for this hugely anticipated Australian solo concert and upcoming tour.

Of his latest offering to fans, Rufus last week said “Though it may appear at the outset that my new album and show are quite dark, don't be alarmed, I'm no fool and will always make sure to ensure a well rounded evening: be prepared to laugh as well as cry your little eyes out.”

Reactions from fans and critics alike have been universally positive.

About All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu, Q Magazine has said, “It’s a flabbergasting, intense album that demands intense listening.” While All Music Guide agreed the record is “a bold, absolutely emotionally naked statement that retains Wainwright’s devastating talent for artful, universally compelling songcraft.”

Do not delay in securing your tickets for this very special concert. As we said earlier this year – if the 2008 Rufus Wainwright Australian tour is anything to go by – his return in 2010 will no doubt be the absolute musical highlight of your calendar year!


RUFUS WAINWRIGHT SYDNEY PERFORMANCE
Thursday 14th October, 2010
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

sydneyoperahouse.com
02 9250 7777


TICKETS FOR THIS SYDNEY SHOW GO ON SALE FRIDAY 4TH JUNE, 9AM




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Nick Knowledge | Soul Sample album launch

May 8th 2010 10:40
Dust Tones presents Nick Knowledge
Friday 21st May 2010

Nick Knowledge - Soul Sample album launch
The Phonies
Mathmatics
Mike Who


Nick Knowledge:
Nick Knowledge is a Sydney-born, German-raised MC prodigy. With over a decade of microphone slaughtering under his belt, Knowledge has travelled far from the bedrooms of '90s suburban Germany where he first recorded his raps. Returning to Australia from Germany in 2002, he fast made a name for himself as a indomitable freestyle and battle MC, winning battle events around NSW through subsequent years. His breathtaking live show brings together musicians from a wide range of backgrounds, from acoustic guitarists to saxophonists to trumpet players.

Characters lucky enough to grace the stage with Nick Knowledge in the past few years include international stars Jean Grae (NY), Cappadonna of the Wu-Tang Clan (NY) and Promoe of Looptroop, not to mention a long list of prestigious Australian and German artists. 2009 has seen Nick return to Germany twice to write and record a set of outstanding musical works that will form his second
full-length release, Soul Sample. Featuring a battalion of international talent headed by world-renowned Brooklyn hip hop originator Masta Ace, Soul Sample is set to cause major swells upon splashing down in the Australian music scene.


Every FRIDAY at the Beach Rd Hotel Bondi from 8pm - 12am come check out
international and local talent for FREE.

More details here:
dusttones.com
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The RHYTHM Indian Dance * Music

May 7th 2010 14:06
INDIA'S RHYTHM - ANCIENT DANCE, EXPLODING BEATS, MODERN MOVES

The Rhythm brings to life, artistically, Mahatma Gandhi's unity in diversity vision for India, showcasing a phenomenal selection of rare traditional dance, modern styles and music from across the nation, at Sydney's Seymour Centre on Saturday May 22 (7pm $60/$30).

A window to the heart and soul of India, The Rhythm presents an incredible fusion of Carnatic, Hindustani (Classical Indian) & Western music; five extraordinary dances – showcasing four of the eight classical forms of Indian dance, and one contemporary style; twenty-five of India’s most celebrated artists; and in the spirit of Gandhi’s charity, all proceeds go to The Sydney Children’s Hospital, Westmead

Brilliantly colourful dancers enthral and seduce with two ancient temple dance styles. The first, Odissi, is a classical dance from Oriya - eastern India, is one of the country's oldest dances, depicted in India's revered and ancient Konark Sun Temple, Brahmesvar Temple ruins and Jagannath. The dance is considered a water dance and is part of the five traditional elemental dances. Originally performed by devadasis (servants of the lord) or temple girls in the ancient Jagannath temple at Puri, and later in the royal courts of Mughal India. Odissi dance has been celebrated as the perfect vehicle to balance sexuality and spirituality, according to Tantrism. It is performed to near perfection by Meera Das, Jana Lopamudhra Sathapathy, Isha Mandal Rithika, and Jana Malavika.

Bharathanatyam, the second dance originating in the temples, is a classical Tamil dance from the state of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Performed at The Rhythm by Sastri Savita, the dance is considered the fifth Veda, representing India’s equivalent to the Chinese concept of Yin and Yang. By merging lasya - graceful feminine lines and movements, and Tandava Ananda Thandavam (the dance of Shiva), or masculine movements; this mesmerising Hindu performance celebrates the eternal universe through beauty in the material body. Another of the elemental dances, Bharathanatyam, is also known as the fire-dance, resembling the movements of a dancing flame.

The Rhythm also showcases north Indian Kathak dance, meaning to tell a story. From nomadic bards telling mythological tales. in village squares; to the north Indian Mughal courts; Kathak dancers were influenced by visitors from abroad, and developed straight legs; flamboyant and elaborate rhythmic footwork accentuated by 150 ankle bells on each leg; and signature 'chakkars' (spins) - executed on the heel, from whirling dervishes; and became practiced by women ‘tawaifs’ or courtesans. A beautiful dance merging a rich history of temple and mythological/ religious influence and court and romanticism; Kathak dance is an athletic experience for the eyes and ears; with lightning speed pirouettes and rhythmic footwork set to tabla and pakhawaj. This dance is performed by Anjana Jha, Pachaniya Sandhya, Gangrade Deepti and Savita Adhikari.

The traditional north-east Indian dance of Manipur - near the border of Myanmar (Burma), Manipuri, is performed at The Rhythm by Narmada Devi. A delicate, lyrical, graceful and devotional dance developed by ardent worshippers of Lord Krishna; Manipuri is accompanied by drum, cymbals, stringed and wind instruments; and a singer recites classical poetry from significant Hindu religious texts. An undulating and soft performance, the dancer makes rounded movements avoiding jerks, sharp edges or straight lines; with delicate foot movements, the feet are neither put down nor lifted up at precise rhythmic points, but slightly earlier or later to express these moments more effectively. Of special significance is the attire of the dancers, with ballooning skirts and crisp transparent veils.



For a modern twist, contemporary and improvisational Indian dance troupe Samudra, explores, experiments and synthesises traditional styles with new ones rounding out the Indian dance experience.

Leaping and whirling fantastically to eclectic Indian rhythms and beats, the dance troupe is credited for constant innovation and unpredictable methods.

Expressing moving art by stretch out, closing in and bursting into multitudinous activities depicting a world in motion, Samudra weave new aesthetics from tradition and improvisation. The ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu, Rope Malakhamb and Yoga, are an integral part of their repertoire.

The style is performed by Madhu Gopinath, Vakkom Sajeev and others.

Produced by Soorya Krishnamoorthy, founder of the Soorya Society - a not-for-profit artistic organisation promoting Indian arts and culture, The Rhythm has been performed on 100 stages worldwide. Previous Soorya productions include Sangamam – also performed all over the world; and the groundbreaking Soorya Festival, one of India’s most prestigious and longest running cultural events.

WHERE:

Seymour Centre, Corner of Cleveland Street and City Road, Chippendale

WHEN:

Saturday 22 May 2010, 7PM

BOOKINGS:

Box Office P: 02 9351 7940
W: www.seymourcentre.com

PRICES:

$60: front of theatre
$30: back of theatre

10% discount offered to children (12 and under)
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East Sydney Psychogeo

May 7th 2010 13:06
A DEGUST-STATION FOR EAST SYDNEY

Step off the predictable path, and discover Stanley Street Station, Sydney's newest urban playground

Public transport never looked so good with the addition of East Sydney's newest small bar, eating house and place to play - Stanley Street Station (commuter or light rail - it's up to you) - popping up on the corner of Stanley and Crown Streets.

The STATION
The latest stop on the city's social tracks, The Station joins the area's great stash of cool local haunts - Pocket, Pong's and The Commons - serving up fun and creative spaces to chill out and enjoy the cityscape in unpretentious style. A place to rest a while; Stanley Street Station offers punters a unique and comfortable platform to look, think, taste and talk; before setting off on new urban discoveries.

Opening with Faxhibition by The Groop - a collective of Sydney artists using one fax machine and one brief - The fax of life this month, the Stanley Street Station showcases art works using that obsolete and restrictive business communication system to represent the way society has devalued the art of communication, with all cash from sales go to Medecins Sans Frontieres.

By day the Station is light and breezy, with outdoor tables and big open windows to sit back, relax and observe the East Sydney bustle over delicious wraps, sambo's and wholesome meals or small share plates. By night, low lighting, flickering candles, a cosy bar, huge couches, board-games, good tunes and an affordable well-chosen wine list waits; with owner/chef Greg Vankuyk's hearty food served quick, to heat the body and warm the soul.

Cocktails with names like Mr Dubord (who studied how urban landscapes effect emotions and behaviour); The Metropolitan; Surrealists Sour; and The Moore Club (one for Sydney's legendary Lord Mayor, Clover Moore) set the taste and tone for a strong local focus.

A comfy setting for meeting up with friends in the lounge room style bar, intimate dinners in the dining area, or for drinks and bites for groups large or small in either; Stanley Street Station is based loosely on the concept of psychogeography - the arty notion of jolting pedestrians off their predictable paths, hopefully resulting in new awareness's of the urban landscape. And the deck-out designed by Sydney artist Amy Yongsiri certainly aspires to its precursor - the utopia of unitary urbanism - encouraging spaces within the 'functional' city dedicated to continual exploration, leisure, and stimulated ambience.

Uncover the well stocked psychogeography library, and shelves packed with favourite games and more bizarre amusements. Explorations can be made of the tiny living scenes of citizens in glass terrariums; large interpretive views of Sydney through artists' eyes; miniature transport themed 'accident' scenes; digital montages of memorable railway cinema moments flickering along; and a range of maps to inspire psycho-travellers.

The menu (lunch & dinner, Mon-Sun, midday-midnight) has a modern food should be fun approach where flavour and simplicity dominate. Leading with fresh Australian produce, the communal menu of tasting plates compliment the democracy of the bar - or double as starters. They include sauteed school prawns with lemon and lime, sea salt and aioli; pink lamb rump with balsamic onions and goat labne; and grilled chorizo and pumpkin with rocket and Murray River salt flakes.

Wholesome mains or biggins come with delicious home-made accompaniments and include a 300g New Yorker with potato frites, cafe de Paris and peppery rocket; grilled masala barramundi with fragrant rice and creamy mild chilli sauce; and lamb shanks cooked in a dozen herbs and spices, green vegetable broth and mash. Lunch has many of the smalls and mains plus a brilliant selection of wraps and sambos.

Sweet treats follow the hearty casual style; with pannacotta, mixed berry compote and vanilla bean gelato; warm coconut macaroon and chocolate brownie with liquid chocolate; and a triumvirate of tasty Australian cheeses with lavash, muscatels & predilecta guava paste. And lazy weekend breakfasts (Sat-Sun 8am-2pm) kick off with a healthy selection of toasted muesli, seasonal fruit salad, natural yoghurt; free range eggs; Barossa gluten free sausages, eggs benny and more; with a good range of smoothies, frappes, shakes, coffees and teas.

A place equally as easy to sit on a pinot; read a book, or chew the fat, The Station gets the mind wandering. Practice your freedom to drift with no pre-planned expectations. Grab a wine, a beer, a dinner, a game of Uno or backgammon over coffee, or emails over lunch; and enjoy and observe the city in action.

Stanley Street Station is open daily for lunch and dinner and on weekends for breakfast. The well-stocked and well-priced wine list and cocktails invites travellers to kick-back and relax, or observe and engage, with a well-deserved drink and meal.

GREG VANKUYK


OPENING TIMES:
BREAKFAST: SAT-SUN 8AM-2PM
LUNCH & DINNER: MON-SAT MIDDAY-MIDNIGHT





AVERAGE PRICES:
BREAKFAST: $6-$14
LIGHT MEALS & SHARING PLATES: $12-$18
MAINS: $16-$26


For more information or a quick virtual tour check out the website and join the mailing list for updates.

Corner of Crown and Stanley Street East Sydney




Phone 02 9331 5375
Email enquiries@stanleystreetstation.com.au.


PSYCHOGEOGRAPHY

Stanley Street Station draws upon the notion of psychogeography which aspires freely to the utopia of unitary urbanism, and is dedicated to encouraging an atmosphere of continual exploration, leisure, and stimulating ambience in Sydney. The Station uses the metaphor of train travel to create a comfortable space from which to wander through the drinks, food, artworks, books and games. The Station moves at a pace similar to that of a real train station - slowly and more relaxed in the lounging area, to a movement and buzz around the bar and eating area.
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AMY YONGSIRI-DESIGNER
The concepts that run through the work of artist and designer Amy Yongsiri often revolve around ways to entice a wanderer to stop and linger for a little while. Amy uses narrative to engage with audiences and encourage them to draw out their own stories. She exhibits her work at various spaces including China Heights, Saatchi & Saatchi galleries, and Powerhouse museum; and teaches art and design. Familiar with the challenges of designing for an eating space, Amy grew up in her parent's Sydney restaurants and saw them through various incarnations.

GREG VANKUYK- HEAD CHEF/OWNER

Not too many people can claim they've cooked for the Queen, Margaret Thatcher, Sting and the Dalai Lama. Greg Vankuyk had the rather grand opportunity working as Sous Chef at London's House of Lords. Prior to the Queen, Greg worked under Serge Dansereau at the two-hatted Cables Restaurant, at Sydney's Regent Hotel; as Head Chef at Heritage listed Moreton's where he led his brigade to win AHA Bistro of the Year in 2004; and headed up the kitchen at North Sydney's Firehouse Hotel kitchen for four years. Raised on a farm in New Zealand, Greg's love of the land and fresh produce resonates today with his clean and damn delicious food. Stanley Street Station is his first culinary (ad)venture with business partner and chef Hari Chauhan.

HARI CHAUHAN- CHEF/OWNER

Born and raised in India, Hari discovered just how much he really REALLY (no, really) loved food whilst working as a cook in various hotels while studying in New Delhi. Hari moved to Moscow to work and train as a chef and moved to Australia in 1995 acquiring and heading up the kitchens of regional Indian restaurants in Orange, Bathurst and Sydney, including owning and managing the Five Dock Tandoori House. Hari met Greg while working as Sous Chef at the Firehouse in North Sydney. Hari brings a spicy twist to Greg's good wholesome cooking.

BEC FOLEY- MANAGER

Bec is Stanley Street Station's funky and formidable floor-mistress. So don't misbehave. Just kidding, she's really very sweet. Bec's well-acquainted with all the cool digs in Sydney, having worked her magic at many of them including the Victoria Room (where she helped them to win Best Cocktail Bar at the esteemed Bar Show Awards in 2006) and at Gazebo Wine Garden as the restaurant and training manager (during which time Gazebo won Best Wine Bar in the Australia Bar Show Awards). Seeing a trend? Bec's also served at Bills one, two and three as manager, and now brings her charm and know-how to the Station.
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BEN HUR – The Stadium Spectacular

April 15th 2010 02:42
BEN HUR – The Stadium Spectacular

The biggest theatrical event ever seen in Australia
“Ben Hur sets the stadium alight” – Pelerin, France

“Biblical in scale” – London Daily Mail

Direct from Europe, BEN HUR – The Stadium Spectacular, a world tour premiere, will perform exclusively in Sydney at ANZ Stadium for two nights only on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 October, 2010.

BEN HUR brings to life the classic tale made famous by the eleven time Academy Award winning 1959 Hollywood movie “Ben Hur” starring Charlton Heston. BEN HUR combines the scale of the Sydney Olympic Games Opening Ceremony with the drama of the galley slave who dared defy the powerful Roman Empire.

This monumental $15 million stadium adaptation has been crafted by renowned French director Robert Hossein and produced by STADEFRANCE Live Events. The performance features a live chariot race with 32 horses, a giant Roman Galleon, a parade of Roman legionnaires and a 15,000 square metre specially constructed arena that will transform ANZ Stadium into the biggest Roman Amphitheatre ever seen.

BEN HUR’s first stadium performance was in 2006 at the Stade de France, Paris where the spectacular event played to over 300,000 people. The production, with its cast of 225, its horses, its amazing scenic elements and its added attraction of mass audience participation for young and old alike received overwhelming critical acclaim.

BEN HUR – The Stadium Spectacular was adapted from the 1880 novel “BEN HUR: A Tale of the Christ” by American author and Civil War General Lew Wallace. The enduring story which tells of the slave Ben Hur, and his triumphs over his Roman persecutors, has inspired two epic movies (both a colour and black and white) and even a musical on Broadway.

The Stadium Spectacular is created by legendary French director Robert Hossein. No stranger to large-scale productions, Hossein’s BEN HUR is theatre unlike anything playing in the world today. Particularly known for his giant shows and historic stagings, Robert Hossein notched up a Guinness Book record entry in 1983-84 when 700,000 people saw his show “A Man Named Jesus”.

Australian audiences can register their interest at the official tour website. Those registered will receive BEN HUR – The Stadium Spectacular tour news and a priority period to purchase tickets before public sales.

Visa Credit, Debit or Prepaid cardholders can exclusively gain access to presale tickets through Visa Entertainment. Advanced tickets across all seating categories will be available from 9am (local time) Monday 08 March to 5pm (local time) Wednesday 10 March, or until tickets sell out at www.visaentertainment.com.au.

BEN HUR promises to be an outstanding and unforgettable performance not to be missed. BEN HUR is the must-see major event of 2010.

“An epic spectacular, extraordinary” – Le Monde

“BEN HUR fired up the Stade de France and for one evening
Paris became Hollywood!” – TVEnvie



www.benhur.com.au



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Audition NSW | Beaudy

March 28th 2010 07:12
Beaudy
The Musical
By Michael Orland

World Premiere from July 7 at NIDA Parade Theatres


This will strike the public nerve. There hasn't been a musical like this in years!
Larry Muhoberec, M.D. for Elvis Presley, Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond and Tina Turner


Special casting event, the Search for a Beaudy, is announced.

In the quest for the most genuine Beaudy comes an exciting open audition.

'There is so much talent in Australia I am sure we will discover someone fantastic for this role,' said Michael Orland

Auditions are open NSW residents only. All potential auditionees can email beaudy_auditions@live.com for more information about the show, the role and how to audition

Potential Beaudy's may post an audition video of themselves singing any contemporary musical theatre song www.youtube.com. Successful auditionees will be offered an invitation to attend a special audition session at NIDA in May.

Written by Michael Orland
Director and Choreographer John Michael Burdon
Musical Director Andy Peterson

PARADE THEATRES, 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington
Preview performance Wednesday 7 July
Opening Night Thursday 8 July
Season until Saturday 24 July
Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm
Thursday 8th and 15th July at 2pm
Wednesday 21st July at 11am
Saturday 10th 17th & 24th at 2pm
*transaction and booking fees may apply

Tickets from $29
Adults $55
Family of 4 $133

BOOKINGS: Ticketek 1300 795 012

The classic 17th century fairytale The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods is irreverently transported to modern day Australia in this exciting new musical theatre production. Beaudy, written by Australian musician, Michael Orland is a funny contemporary musical set in a small Australian town.

Beaudy is a memorable evening of song, dance and good old-fashioned story telling. Australianised and updated, Beaudy is a spruced up old fashioned tale filled with great original music, laughs and familiar icons and is at Parade Theatres from July 7.

Beaudy features a talented and exciting cast of sixteen including Stephen Fisher-King, Lizzie Taylor, and The Four Kinsmen's Scott Radburn and is accompanied by a full live orchestra performing twenty wonderful songs.

'It has taken me 28 years to write this show and now we are going to present it with all the passion that led me to start on the wonderful journey all those years ago' said writer producer Michael Orland.

Beaudy transports the audience from European forest in the 17th century to a contemporary small Australian country town where there is a christening for Laura, whose mother died in childbirth and whose father the town relies on for its future. A woman from the past, now a wealthy black widow crashes the party and prophesies Laura's untimely death before her nineteenth birthday.

To best protect Laura, the man surrenders the care of his daughter to his best friends living in Sydney. As Laura approaches her nineteenth birthday, she escapes from her overprotective family leading to the apparent fulfillment of the prophecy. Her father, losing heart at his daughter's tragedy, lets his business unravel. Consequently, the entire town descends into despair. However, one young man has not surrendered hope -

Playwright and composer of Beaudy, Michael Orland has an underground Australian music legacy following his musical success on the local Sydney band scene in the late seventies and early eighties. Orland collaborated with a number of bands as a sound engineer and was a part of the much loved Harold Holt and the Sharks and Cocktails at 7. After years of playing, teaching and working as a sound engineer for both bands and venues, Orland has crystallized his excellent knowledge of music and passion for musical theatre with Beaudy.

Recipient of nine MO Awards including Australian Variety performer of the Year and Australian Male Vocalist of the Year, Stephen Fisher-King has performed lead roles in major musical theatre productions Hello Dolly, Evita, Cats and toured Australasia in The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Fisher-King has recorded three CDs, Where Do I Begin, Vocal Treasures and Inspiration and has performed principal roles in operas and operettas including La Boheme.

The Four Kinsmen's talented Scott Radburn was on the Cats South Korean Tour and was in the 1984 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Between his time on stage, he was on Nine Network's Midday Show and Hey-Hey it's Saturday and hosted Wave FM's Breakfast program.

Session vocalist and entertainer, Lizzie Taylor is the recipient of eight MO Awards and two Australian Club Entertainment (ACE) Awards. A voice specialist, she has wowed audiences across the globe with her vocal and visual tributes to a variety of celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, Cher, Shirley Bassey, Shania Twain, Tina Turner, Anastacia, J-Lo, Fran Drescher's The Nanny, Absolutely Fabulous' Edina, Effie and Kath and Kim. Lizzie Taylor is in constant high demand for Corporate Events, Private Functions and the Sydney Club
Circuit, not only for her One Woman Show but also as a Presenter and Session Vocalist.
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