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FOREST FESTIVAL UPDATEJackey’s Marsh Forest Festival - a celebration of Tasmania’s forests - is a music festival with a message and twenty-six years after the original, the 2010 event is shaping up to be the most innovative yet.

The festival, which focuses on sustainable living, will this year host interstate artists such as indie songstress Diana Anaid and dynamic six-piece, The Barons of Tang, with local favourites, The Stoics alongside a diverse range of the country’s top performers. Along with the great sounds coming from the man stage there will also be a magical ‘Shire’ located in the beautiful surrounding forests with DJ’s and dance floors, so we can all dance the night away!

The weekend will be fun for the whole family, with workshops, market stalls, art installations and guided bush walks for children and adults alike, all set in the pristine surroundings of Jackey’s Marsh. The camping areas cater for those who want to party all night and those early risers with young families. All different types of food and refreshments can be purchased at the Festival, with the Good Brew Company’s range of delicious environmentally sustainable beers starting at just $4. The event will be run solely on renewable energy.

Ticket prices start at $35, with family tickets also available.

These can be purchased online at www.forestfestival.org or at the wilderness society shops at 174 Charles Street, Launceston or shop 8 Galleria, 33 Salamanca Place, Hobart and are also available at the Artist Garret at 29 West Church Street Deloraine. Gates will open at 2pm on the first day.

NEW NOONAN!Fresh from recording their incredible new album with International Producer Nick Didia, Katie Noonan and her new band The Captains are very excited to get out on the road behind their epic first single ‘Page One’. ‘Page One’ is a rockin’ song co-written between Katie and her Captain’s guitarist Cameron Deyell and legendary Oz songsmith Don Walker (of Cold Chisel fame) – a song that Katie wrote as a wedding gift to fellow Captain’s keyboardist Stu Hunter and his partner. Over the last two years Katie and ‘The Captains’ (Cameron Deyell – guitar, Stu Hunter – keys/bass, Declan Kelly – drums) have been slowly building a vessel of exciting new songs. The release sees Kate return to her beloved lush, organic band sound and strong and inspiring personal stores.

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ROCK - MELBOURNE // EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING

Suppress Yourself

While being called “the coolest band of the year” by an Australian Idol judge might seem like the kiss of death – for Eddy Current Suppression Ring, it was simply another surreal moment in their crazy rise to prominence as – yes, some of the coolest – independent rockers around.

It seemingly began with their second album Primary Colours, the record garnering an ARIA nomination and an AMP award (with a big cheque to go with it). Not bad for an album that was recorded in less than three days, with a budget of less than $1600.

Now there’s a new album on the horizon, made in even less time and for less money than Primary Colours. If nothing else, Eddy Current Suppression Ring are a band who are getting the most out of the GFC.

Primarily a live band, ECSR are proving that all

you need to do to have a successful album is to hit record and play your best songs the best you can. The fact that they’ve done this so well is one of the reasons everyone and their Idol judge are talking about them.

What they often say are that they’re one of Australia’s “best live bands,” which ECSR are more than happy to prove when they come to Tasmania next month.

The official word on the bands formation is the fairy tale story of a drunken band jam session at the Christmas party of the vinyl pressing

plant where they worked. They encouraged now-lead singer Brendan Suppression (real name Brendan Huntley) to ad-lib into a tape recorder. The subsequent tape prompted the band’s first recording, which produced a 7-inch single with A-side ‘Get Up Morning’. Perhaps this analogue beginning is why they like to keep their recordings so simple.

But though they may like to keep things simple in the studio, there’s nothing simple about the tracks like ‘Which Way to Go’ and ‘Anxiety’. Oh yeah – and did we mention they’re damn cool?

ENDING ATROPHYHard rock band Ending Atrophy have played with Parkway Drive, Hand Of Mercy, Relentless, Silverback and many more. Forming in 2001 at Clarence High school, the band consisted of Alez Z, Drew K, Nigel D and Chris G – and were known as ‘ Solvent Intake’ The new name has only been introduced in the last year. A few years after formation, the band featured a bit of a line-up change.But this seemed to work in their favour, as they played the Rock Challenge in 2003 and went on to come second place in the High School division, making the finals again in 2004 and 2005. As the band got older, 2006 saw their first pub gig at Trout. They then kept playing shows every few weeks at different venues such as the Polish

Club, and the Brisbane Hotel. But this run wasn’t to last, with the band calling it quits for the next few years. Last year saw their comback, under the new name of Ending Atrophy. Their comeback show was in October 2009 at the Loft. With over 150 punters showing up for the gig, they have played shows nonstop since, supporting Relentless, Hand Of Mercy, Silverback and local shows. And cut to 2010, where the band are planning to be touring around Australia, making their way to Melbourne and Sydney later on this year. They are also recording, their EP, which will be out in April.

0 13 February @ The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart

Get in early!0 27 March @ The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart


ESKIMO JOEEskimo Joe formed in 1997 in Fremantle, Western Australia, comprising Kavyen Temperley (bass/vocals), Joel Quartermain (guitar) and Stuart MacLeod (guitar). They received national radio airplay on Triple J with the release of their first single ‘Sweater’ in 1998.

Their debut album Girl was released on Modular in 2001 and went gold. After splitting with Modular, they signed a new contract with Mushroom and released a further three albums: A Song Is a City in 2004, Black Fingernails, Red Wine in 2006 and Inshalla in 2009.

“[Inshalla] really was about coming back to a much more honest place, as far as where the songs come from and who we are,” says Temperley. “On the last record we got to play those big shows and have laser lights and big screens behind us. That gave us the freedom to just relax and write some songs that came from a really honest place, that was just us.”

EVERMOREConsider everything you think you know about Evermore. Run through their history, of brothers Jon, Peter and Dann Hume growing up in the rural New Zealand town of Feilding, and finding their feet as musicians.

Reflect on their breakthrough 2004 debut Dreams and its follow-up, 2006’s Real Life, selling platinum and double platinum. Look at their six ARIA Award nominations, two NZ Music Awards, Channel [V] and MTV gongs, and the high esteem in which music fans and peers hold them. They’d like you to gather those thoughts for a moment – then get ready to be blown away.

“It’s the album we’ve been wanting to make since we started the band,” says singer and guitarist Jon, 25. “It’s a concept album that takes inspiration from trashy media and political propaganda, and turns it into a fun, over the top rock’n’roll show.”

It’s an impressive united vision that began as abstract thoughts and came together into a solid concept over 18 months in the band’s studio near their new home city of Melbourne.

And the result? Truth Of The World: Welcome To The Show. A grandiose piece of music that plays out like a modern brave new world rock opera.

KARNIVOOLKarnivool started out as a high school band in 1997, playing parties around Perth focusing on covers of Nirvana and Carcass with a handful of original songs thrown into the mix.

After a year of this, singer Ian Kenny decided to change the focus to purely original material, getting rid of the original bandmembers -- who had been called “a bunch of clowns” around Perth, hence the name Karnivool -- and recruiting guitarists Drew Goddard and Mark Hosking, bass player Jon Stockman, and drummer Ray Hawking to work on a self-titled EP.

This was followed by the full-length albums Persona in 2001 and Themata in 2005. Lead guitarist Drew Goddard played most of the drums on Themata and also began contributing his own songs, which were written in an unusual combination of dropped-B and standard E tuning. This became their trademark as the band moved away from their early nu-metal sound towards a more progressive style heavily influenced by Tool. New drummer Steve Judd was brought in for their live shows and then became a permanent member of the band. American label Bieler Bros. Records gave Themata a U.S. release in 2007.

In 2009, Karnivool released Sound Awake, which debuted at number two in the ARIA album charts and was a top-seller in Australia’s independent chart.

MUSCLESMultitalented musician Muscles also happens to be a happening DJ. Making a sweet entrance with Guns Babes Lemonade and the hit track ‘Ice Cream’, which made it on to the most recent Triple J’s Hottest 100, Muscles will be flexing his DJ skills soon when he heads to town for MS Fest.

“The new album is more about love, sexual fantasies, growing up, memories from childhood etc. More mature I guess, although I feel myself getting more immature the more I grow older.”

As for his DJ skills, Muscles says this: “DJ Sets are totally different to playing live but I bring the energy of the LIVE performance! It’s great to see my fans more up-close, and the opportunity to play other people’s music that I love, and mix it in with my own.”

PARKWAY DRIVEFrom the serene beachside paradise Byron Bay, arrive a band that’s anything but. With full force metalcore action coming at you, Parkway Drive are one of Australia’s most successful hardcore bands, perhaps best known for their stand out Horizons. With a new album almost ready to be unleashed on audiences, the band are touring the country this summer – including a trip to our very own MS Fest.

Parkway Drive launched with their brutal 2005 full-length debut, Killing With A Smile. The album spent time in the ARIA National Top 40, affirming the astounding popularity of a band that had grown their fanbase from genuine hardcore roots. But it truly was Horizons that propelled them to where they are today. Horizons debuted at #6 on the ARIA chart, #1 on the Australian Artist chart and # 1 on the Independent chart.

Relentless touring has been one of the keys to Parkway Drive’s success. Selling out shows across Australia, they spent a large part of the 2007 / 2008 abroad, crisscrossing North America, Europe and Japan, a 31-date stint on the 2007 Vans Warped Tour and a sold out European Tour being just some of the many highlights.

A DVD and a few more massive tours later and here we are – almost ready for the follow up to Horizons. And if you consider almost 5000 people showed up to one of their headlining shows recently – we’re guessing it’s gonna be big!

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SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEMSneaky Sound System is an Australian music collective. Their 2006 single ‘I Love It’ gave the group their first taste of chart success. The song peaked at #5 on the Australian Dance Chart and also went on to enter the Australian Top 50 Singles Chart and Digital Download Chart. ‘I Love It’ was followed by ‘Pictures’ which has become Sneaky Sound Systems biggest hit to date. ‘Pictures’ peaked at #19 on the ARIA Singles Chart and #1 on the ARIA Club Chart.

The band’s self-titled debut album failed to chart in the Top 50 upon its release, but as the band received more exposure with ‘I Love It’ and ‘Pictures’ both making an impact on the ARIA charts, Sneaky Sound System entered the Top 50 at number 44 on January 1st, 2007.In late 2005, the band were a supporting act for Jamiroquai, also, in late 2006 they received large publicity by being the support act for Robbie Williams during his Close Encounters tour of Australia, often playing to crowds of 60,000+ in attendance.

Black Angus released the white-hot DJ mix album You Only Live Once, a collaboration with his friend Dangerous Dan from the Bang Gang Deejays, via Ministry of Sound in October 2009. The club night Sneaky Sundays celebrated its 10th anniversary in December 2009 and continues to thrive. And Miss Connie continues to bring star quality to everything she does, as a modern fashion icon as well as a pop star.

As ever, all eyes are on the future for Sneaky Sound System as they continue doing what they do best: making timeless tunes that’ll have people dancing and smiling from Trafalgar Square to Traralgon, Victoria.

Angus and Connie have already started on the third Sneaky album and there may even be a taste of it before the end of 2010. For the fans, clubs and radio stations worldwide still hammering the likes of It’s Not My Problem, Pictures, Kansas City and UFO, brace yourselves: you ain’t heard nothin’ yet.

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SNOB SCRILLAMC Sean Ray aka Snob Scrilla grew up in the USA but moved to Australia at the age of 18.

Alone in his room he might bust out Gangstarr word-for-word followed by System of a Down, then Imogen Heap, and maybe even throw in some Justice and Andre 3000 just for fun. Snob’s music is written in such a world of musical ADD, far too varied to have just one solitary influence.

Always one to keep the party going (and more often than not start it) Snob spent much of 2008 sharing his mixed bag of sounds with the masses.

He hit the road on the national Parklife tour, landed a coveted slot at Homebake, played the Peats Ridge and Falls Festivals and shared the stage with the likes of Public Enemy, Faker, Pnau, the Bumblebeez and Sparkadia.

His debut EP The Day Before… saw singles ‘There You Go Again’ and ‘Chasing Ghosts’ win over radio programmers and fans alike, with Triple J adding both songs to high rotation and Nova, Channel [V], Video Hits and MTV all getting on board

Day One, Snob’s debut LP, is an album of contrasts – beat heavy party jams collide with highly charged political observations, while a sense of regret plays out through Snob’s honest story-telling. “My main goal was for listeners to get a feel for where I was at a certain time in my life. Some of the characters on the album are just my perceptions, or representations of groups in society, and some are real people who have been in my life,” he says.

0 19 February @ Syrup, Hobart0 20 February @ Hotel New York, Launceston


DANCE - BRISBANE // NICK GALEA

Time to Dance!Time flies when you’re having fun, and for Nick Galea, life as busy DJ and producer is making the year hurtle by. The Queenslander has had little time for the beach this summer, with a heap of remixes in the pipeline, including ones for Dizzee Rascal, Citylife and Klub Kid, and this ARIA charter wouldn’t have it any other way. Nick managed to find some time to catch us up on what’s been keeping thing hectic in his world lately.

We’re already into the second month of 2010. How have been you spending your summer so far this year?I’ve been so busy remixing so many tunes lately. I remixed Dizzee Rascal’s latest single ‘Dirtee Cash’ and that track is quite well at the moment and has been featured on the Ministry of Sound: Clubbers Guide to 2010. I’ve also remixed Carl Kennedy’s ‘RocknRolla’, Citylife’s ‘Never Too Late’ and I’m working on Klub Kid’s new single ‘What Cha Hang Around Here For’. It’s been hectic especially with my busy gig schedule, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down anytime soon. But I’m really enjoying it.

It was recently Australia Day. What’s your ideal way to celebrate?I spent this year’s Australia Day just relaxing with my girlfriend drinking champagne, eating prawns and chilling out on the beach and on a yacht. To me, that sound’s about ideal, doesn’t it?

What do you think makes the Australian DJ scene so special?It’s definitely the party vibe, you just can’t beat that, and that’s what makes the Australian DJ scene so special and it’s what lures world-class DJ’s here year after year. The summer really makes people come out to get loose and really get into the music which is great.

Still currently a resident at Brisbane’s The Met, how do you keep things fresh for fans week after week?I constantly try and play lots of new music, re edits and a lot of my own stuff which people come in weekly to hear. It’s great to see the passion from the fans when they react well to a track you’ve just made – so that keeps me motivated to always stay on my game.

Being a DJ has a reputation for being a bit of a party lifestyle. With a busy touring schedule and a heap of remixes, do you still have time to party?I’m a pretty laidback kind of guy. Everyone knows I don’t get hammered all that often, but I’d like to think that when I do decided to have a drink I can keep up with the best.

If you had a time machine and could go and experience one era or aspect of dance music again, or for the first time, what would it be and why?Well I have been in the scene for a good ten years now but I guess it would be awesome to go back to the early 90’s and experience the dance/rave culture that was so huge in the United Kingdom back then.

What’s one song, from any genre or time, we might not guess that you’d love to remix?It’s funny you ask that because I managed to remix this one particular song just recently. You probably know the song; it’s called Bjork – ‘Hyperballad’. It’s one of my all time favourite tracks. As a reward for all of the people that have

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Find the time for Nick Galea when he flies into Tassie this month!0 13 February @ Hotel New York, Launceston

supported me I’m giving it away for free at the moment on my Facebook fan page and on my Sound Cloud page. If you’re near a computer the link to these pages are:ht tp://soundcloud.com/nickgalea/bjork-hyperballad-nick-galea-remixLots of big global DJ’s like Dave Seaman and James Zabiella have been supporting it, so there’s a big buzz around the track, which is awesome.

What are the most exciting future plans you have for the rest of the year?My manager’s got me touring a fair bit for the first half of this year. Fans will be able to catch me all across Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales and, of course, Tasmania. Make sure you come up and introduce yourself to me! Other than that I’ll be working on originals. You will hear a lot of new stuff coming from me this year so look out for that. Also there’s talks of mixing a compilation disk, but that’s all on the down low at the moment so I’ll let you know when I have more details.


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About Mercury White

The stench of stale beer infiltrates while lifeless bodies wait to be served at the smoke enveloped bar. An intriguing sound fills the room causing feet to tap uncontrollably as the music captures the beat. Heads turn to see four white figures bouncing energetically around the stage. With their signature white theme and energetic stage presence, Mercury White exploded onto the Melbourne music scene in 2008. Supporting the Hoodoo Gurus, the Angels, Getaway Plan and Evermore over the last year, Mercury White sunk their teeth into the Aussie music scene good and proper.

The adventure began when Paul ‘Coops’ Cooper (an ex piano bar musician), ventured into hospital to visit John Reid an old friend who had been injured in a horrific incident that left him indefinitely crippled. Talks of old times and jam sessions in Johnny’s shed from years back led to the idea of a reprisal. At the time, Coops had been playing with Nathan Benbow, the local guitar wiz kid. Born into a highly educated family and destined for millions in engineering, it was much to the disappointment of his parents that his passion lay elsewhere, seeing him sneak out for jams and spending all his educational funds on gear.

With the addition of long time friend and drummer Kevin Spadaro, the Planets aligned and Mercury White was born. Suffering a lack of rehearsal space in their small country town they assembled in the male change-room at the local soccer club for practice. Playing to close friends the buzz of faulty equipment, the flicker of a failing Florissant light and the smell of blood, sweat and dirt filled the air. Months passed and the decision

was made, it was time to take it to the city. Venturing into the studio in July 2009 where they recorded their debut EP ‘Gravity Says’ at Basin Studios, Melbourne.

Named after the 4th track off the EP, the title ‘Gravity Says’ was inspired by a documentary of current attempts by NASA to explore mars. Referring to being held back by limitations, they found similarities in their own struggles. ‘Gravity Says’ is a title of inspiration, it’s a defiance of expectation “I won’t back down just coz gravity says so”.

Small town romance and hearsay led to lead single ‘Sticks and Stones’. With lyrics “Names will never fail to go inside and recognize my twisted little tail”, the quirky tail lends itself to small town syndrome and Chinese whispers.

Taking influence from the likes of The Killers, Muse, Arcade Fire and the Kaiser Chiefs, Mercury White fuse catchy choruses, hypnotic riffs and intricate beats into a fresh injection of energetic Indie Pop Rock.

Filling the mind tanks of the active audiences with interest and intrigue, Mercury White offer an energetic adventure live.

From ethereal intros to epic choruses, their sound includes everything from delicate distant chime piano to in your face distorted guitar and quick fire drum. Getting involved is a must “our aim is to get people dancing and smiling.”

Test the mercury!Saturday 13th Feb @ Republic Bar, Hobart

0 5 & 6 February @ Jackey’s Marsh Forest Festival, Jackey’s Marsh Wednesday, Feb 10th @ Republic Bar, HobartThursday Feb 11 @ Irish Murhy’s, Hobart

HOLYCOW BANDVictorian based Holycow band have been are stoked to be coming back to Tassie, as they have been invited to play the 2010 Jackey’s Marsh Forest Festiva, after the organizers saw them play in Launceston at Easter last year.

They will be performing songs from new CD Rust Bucket Saloon (hopefully out in April this year). Included in the set are a couple of songs from the new album that were actually written on the last Tassie tour! They have been flat chat with eight east coast tours in the last 5 years, racking up plenty of frequent flyer points and visiting every truck stop between Melbourne, Byron, Bunderberg and Adelaide. The last CD Tripping Out the Window received an Arts Victoria grant & their clip for ‘Bradbury’s Luck’ was screened several times on Rage, also getting airplay on Triple J and other community radio stations.

It’s a combo of male/female vocal harmonies, eclectic instruments including: nine and six string acoustic guitars, mandolin, Dobro resonator, guitar synthesiser, & syncopated rhythms. The songs visit bittersweet beautiful views of life, luck, love, rusted cars, space junk, environmental political activism, third world rip offs, surf-travelling, money, demons, and survival in this age.

Members have performed all over the world – and Tasmania is next!

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Wednesday, February 3The Wedding Tapes + Zac Slater

Wednesday, February 10The Stoics + Carl Fidler

Wednesday, February 17The Dog Line

+ Interpreting Marquee Moon


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OFF THE SHELFHello peoples of Tasmania and welcome to Off The Shelf. Well, the holiday season has flown by and all of a sudden we find ourselves kickin’ back into gear as 2010 takes off. There’s a lot to cover, so I’ll get right to it.

My Escapade made their return to the Top Shelf stage on Wednesday January 13 to play their final Tasmanian show before the boys relocate to the sunny Gold Coast. My Escapade are one of the more professional acts in this state and their strong work ethic will serve them well on the busy east coast scene of the Big Isle. Jason Lucas (singer/guitarist) leads the band beautifully, not to say that the other musicians aren’t doing their job, just that Jason’ performance is the focal point of their live show. His talent as a singer is never in doubt and plenty of time on the road should see My Escapade’s fan base swell. Best of luck from the Top Shelf crew, guys.

Hounds Of Hiroshima and The Staunches were featured on Wednesday January 6, with Jimmy Steele’s Staunches blitzing through a set of balls to the wall rock. It was Hounds Of Hiroshima’s first and final gig at Top Shelf (not because we hated it... singer/guitarist, Alex Wadley has left the state) and we were glad to give them a final show for their friends and family. The Staunches don’t mess about. From the first note to the very last they play relentless riff after relentless power chord combining Foo Fighter-esque melodic hooks to which the crowd eagerly respond. Jimmy Steele has a true rock growl in his voice and with Liam Pennicott (Guthrie) taking the lead vocal every now and again there are two pretty aggressive voices on stage. Won’t be too long before these guys play again.

So here’s the goss: Myself and Carl Fidler, along with rest of the Black Japan crew are heading off to Sydney to complete our debut album (I know, it’s been a f@#king long time in the making!) and join up on a few tours with some friends, so we decided to put in a few final shows featuring all our projects. First up is Black Japan. We have been ridiculously busy preparing our new show and Wednesday January 20 will be our first outing with new bass player, Luka Mulligan.

Wednesday January 27 we will put Mayfield, our seven-piece funk/soul experiment on the Top Shelf stage.

Mayfield is known for it’s groove based, high energy show and features Dane Leonard (The Dog Line), Coz (ex Black Japan, The Dead Abigails), Heidi Maguire (Nathan Wheldon and The Two Timers) along with the supreme back up voices of Jade Howard and Julz Di Sisto.

Finally, The Dog Line will play their final Tassie show (at least for a little while) on Wednesday February 17. One thing is for sure, The Dog Line are not a shy bunch and seeing as we may not get to play for a while I think we’ll take our show to an extreme level. If you are in the know about this band you will want to be there!!

Black Japan (Carl Fidler + Luke Mulligan) and Mayfield (Glenn Moorhouse + Juliane Di Sisto)

Reach for the Top Shelf!0 Every Wednesday night @ Irish Murphy’s, Launceston

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HITTIN’ DA CLUB@ Hotel New York

@ Lonnies

DALLAS FRASCADebut album "Not For Love or Money" out now. Available at the gigs, www.dallasfrasca.com iTunes and fine retailers.

THU 25 FebRUARYHotel New York+ FAT Smalls

FRI 26 FebRUARYRepublic bar & Café +Let The Cat Out

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The Brisbane HotelThe Ghost And The Storm Outside + Machines Of Indeterminate Origin + On Your Feet Soldier + Sunday Something Ruined

Republic BarGreens Benefit: Penelope Swales + Ben Wells & The Middle Names

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: This Night the Musical + Jonno Coleman + Snert + Wax Dr West

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The PavAusten Tayshus

The Royal OakDiana Anaid

The Commercial HotelDJ Skip

Irish Murphy’sTop Shelf: The Wedding Tapes + Zac Slater

Thursday, 4 February

sHobart

Republic BarAusten Tayshus + Ray Beadle

SyrupMash Up Da Town: DJ Boucher

The Brisbane HotelPlayground Comedy

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: Darlington + Ray Martians + Ben Wells & The Middle Names

sLaunceston

The PavFuture Recollection + The Dirty Love

The Royal OakSean Kirk

Irish Murphy’sTash & Caz

Friday, 5 February

sHobart

Republic BarThe Sundance Kids + Novella

SyrupLa Casa: DJ Matt B + Discotouch + St.Nick

The Alley CatThe Barons of Tang + OKA + Shaun Kirk + Tucker Tempo

Brookfield VineyardOpen Mic: The Save

The Brisbane HotelYoung Survivors + 5 G’s + Dameza

Irish Murphy’sCovered:

TattersallsClub/Dance Music

sJackey’s Marsh

Jackey’s Marsh Forest FestivalDiana Anaid + Barons of Tang + The Stoics + Lucy Thorne + The Gin Talking + Debra Manskey + Emma Wild + More

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Hotel New YorkClub/Dance Music

The PavI Love House Music

The Royal OakSara & Dave + Ray Beadle

The Commercial HotelHard Drive

LonniesHeat 1: Ralph – Australian Swimwear Model of The Year

Irish Murphy’sLong Way Home

Saturday, 6 February

sHobart

Republic BarArchie Roach & Ruby Hunter + Dave Arden + Dwayne Everet Smith

SyrupCall It…: Gillie

Flamingo’sPJ Party: Wilma Fingerdo + Jase & Kerri

The Alley CatThe Native Cats + Wendy in the Mountains + Drunk Elk

Brookfield VineyardDiego Guerroro

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The Royal OakThe Titz

The Commercial HotelDJ Shane

LonniesSouthern Comfort Carnival: Black Japan + DJ Spin Easy

Irish Murphy’sGeale Brothers + Carl Fidler + Brief Illusion + Strap Daddy

Inveresk ShowgroundsMS Fest: Sneaky Sound System + Eskimo Joe + Muscles + Karnivool + Parkway Drive + Kate Miller-Heidke + Kisschassy + Short Stack + Ministry of Sound DJs + much much more.

Sunday, 7 February

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Republic BarDiego Guerrero & Nasarine Rahmani

The Alley CatRoadkill + Anne Peru + OKA

RaincheckLive Acoustic Music

The Brisbane HotelBav Tav Reunion: Bands + DJs

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: Transit

sJackey’s Marsh


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Monday, 8 February

sHobart

Republic BarQuiz Night

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: Jess Patmore + Nikki Colls

sLaunceston

Irish Murphy’sTash & Caz

Tuesday, 9 February

sHobart

Republic BarJoe Piere

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: The Shelves + Dominic Francis

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Irish Murphy’sBen Castles

Wednesday, 10 February

sHobart

Republic BarHolycow Band

The Brisbane HotelDiana Anaid + Locals

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: Anarkasiem + Home Band + DJ Kashishi

sLaunceston

The Royal OakMarita Mangano + Bill Kelly


Irish Murphy’sTop Shelf: The Stoics & Carl Fidler

Thursday, 11 February

sHobart

Republic BarInvisible Boy + Amy Kendall & The Kitchen Hands

SyrupMash Up Da Town: DJ Boucher

The Alley CatAlley Cat Comedy

The Brisbane HotelMercury White + Manchester Mourning + New Saxons

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: Holycow Band + Wax Dr West

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The PavThe Little Cubas

The Royal OakDeux Pervertis

Irish Murphy’sBrief Illusion

Friday, 12 February

sHobart

Republic BarEugine Hideaway Bridges

SyrupI Luv Techno: Corney + Samex + Tristan

The Alley CatHousework + The Stan Show

Brookfield VineyardDaniel Townsend + Invisible Boy

The Brisbane HotelBad Luck Charms + Hey Mook + Manchester Mourning



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Hotel New YorkClub/Dance Music

The PavI Love House Music + Ball Pit Party + Younger Dryas

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Irish Murphy’sLong Way Home

Saturday, 13 February

sHobart

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SyrupCall It…: Gillie

Flamingo’sValentines Day Party

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The PavMix’n’Dorphin 4

The Royal OakSofakings

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Irish Murphy’sVictor Charlie Charlie

Sunday, 14 February

sHobart

Republic BarCake Walking Babies

RaincheckLive Acoustic Music

The Brisbane HotelCircus Horrificus + Friends DJ Billy Bob’s Farewell

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: Australian Songwriters Association

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The PavOmega Pool Party: 10 DJs

Irish Murphy’sGlenn Moorhouse + Kristy Tucker + Tash & Caz + Block + DJ Paddy & Hoppa

Monday, 15 February

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Republic BarDomonic Francis + Andrew Marshall

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: Tim Downey + David McEldowney

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Irish Murphy’sNathan Wheldon

Tuesday, 16 February

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Republic BarSoul Fish

Irish Murphy’sThe Greenhouse: Samuel Bester + Gretl & the Teramachi

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ROCK - SYDNEY // THE WHITLAMS

No Aphrodisiac like Orchestras

After the huge success of the sold out 2008 show, ‘It’s Time’, The Whitlams have again teamed up with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra for an all new “fancy night out,” as vocalist Tim Freedman puts it – aptly entitled ‘One More Time’. Having recently premiered the show with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera Freedman lets us know about strings, arrangements, and what orchestra members get up to at the after party.Is the show with the TSO the next symphony orchestra show The Whitlams will be doing?Yeah, definitely. We’ve only done this show once, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra about six weeks ago at The Opera House. So we’re doing that one for Hobart.

You performed with the TSO the year before last. Apart from the show with the sDAVID WILLIAMS

“…There’s always about ten or fifteen

people in each orchestra that could basically be in rock

bands...”

Sydney Symphony Orchestra, will you continue to do these symphony shows?Oh yeah, when it happens. We’re talking about doing one in Melbourne later this year. But it’s something that you can’t overdo. Just once every three years or so. But the arrangers do such a good job, that it works.

Yeah. We had a hip hop gig down here recently in conjunction with the TSO, and that was pretty popular as well. What do you think the public find attractive about those kind of shows?Well with certain types of bands who’ve been playing in pubs for the last few years, or hip hop artists, the crowd likes to be able to go to a show and sit down for a change. Also, it’s a fancy night out – everyone loves a fancy night out.

As a singer, what sort of challenges are involved with performing with such a large group of people?Well, I play the piano less in these shows, because there’s a lot of melodies happening already on stage. And I really like singing without playing, I sing better actually. So I enjoy

it from a personal point of view. And the songs themselves have changed a lot. For example, the song ‘Eternal Nightcap’, instead of a heavy guitar song, the strings take the part of the guitar, and it takes the sound of music from an Alfred Hitchcock film. So it’s good to hear the songs in a fresh way.

How do you work out what tracks you’re going to perform? Is it a collaboration? What’s the relationship?Well, we did the previous show with every state orchestra. And that was sixteen songs from six albums. It was my idea to do ‘Eternal Nightcap’, because I knew we needed something different to bring to

the room to play with. I wanted to play with it because it’s an event, it’s exciting. And it works on a lot of levels. It just means finding a new perspective.

What about new material from The Whitlams?I’m writing a solo record at the moment, which I’m going to record later this year. So I’m maybe four or five songs into it. I don’t know what it’s

going to sound like, but I’m trying to write a cheery record, about cancer and pornography. Actually I was telling everyone it was going to be a cheery record, and then the first few songs were about cancer and pornography. So maybe it won’t be that cheery.

While you’re doing this solo stuff, and the stuff with the symphonies, I guess you’re having a big hand in how things are arranged?With the symphonies? No. The reason the show works is that there are about eight different arrangers for about twenty songs, each of whose particular talents are suited to particular songs. And I find the way top get the best arrangement is to just say nothing, and tell them to use the whole orchestra. And when we get to rehearsal, there might be ten or twenty percent of it that doesn’t work, so we just get the pencil out.

And what about after parties? Have people in the orchestra been great people to party with? Or is there a big personality difference between them and rock and roll musicians?There’s a personality difference in most cases. But, there’s always about ten or fifteen people in each orchestra that could basically be in rock bands. The bohemians in black suits.


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GYPSY - MELBOURNE // THE BARONS OF TANG

Deathcore TangoThe Barons of Tang play gypsy deathcore music. It really is just how it sounds – intense traditional gypsy music, played with full force and a lot of attitude. With a lifestyle matching the music they play, these hardcore gypsies are bringing their caravan back to Tassie just in time to rock the Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival. Julian Cue, who helms the double bass and vocals, let us know just how hardcore things can get – on and off the stage.

You guys seem to tour and travel a lot. Do you ever get sick of the gypsy lifestyle?The travel is great; it’s a big part of what we do. I find the tyranny of zero budget travel terribly romantic - sleeping on floors, eating what ever we can acquire (scam), you know possum for a pillow, rat for a toothbrush sort of stuff. If nothing else at least we can say we’re authentic....let’s just say it’s all fun and games until someone gets scabies!

How have things changed for The Barons of Tang since you last made your way down south?Well, our line up is slightly different now. We have a bass clarinet player in the band and a new guitarist, but we’re still pumping out high energy Gypsy death-core for Johnny and Suzie every-man. Oh yeah!

Things can get pretty intense at a Barons’ show. What’s the craziest thing you’ve witnessed happen in the crowd? sMEEGAN MAY

“…It’s all fun and games

until someone gets scabies!...”

Well, when we played a show at Woodford Folk Festival, a gentleman was dancing so hard his eyeball fell out of his head. I’m not joking, there’s footage of it up on our MySpace page. It was a fake eye, but never the less it popped out and rolled around onto the dance floor. Then he picked it up, licked it clean and stuck it back in the empty socket. I think he also stuck it up his nose at one stage. Another satisfied customer.

What about on stage?Stage raids, crowd surfing. Some times people jump out of the audience and kiss us, which can be a good thing or a bad thing. Our percussionist Annie can tell you all about that, but that’s another interview.

I hear the new EP is making its way to us in Spring. If you had to describe it in three words, what would they be?GYPSY…DEATH...CORE

You’ve played a bunch of great festivals including art and circus festivals, and now our very own Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival. What makes the festival experience so great, and what do you think will be special about this one?I’ve been told the site is very beautiful, which is certainly something we appreciate. We’re pretty lucky to be able to travel all over the country and see these hidden spots. Good music, good company, good food and bad wine.

Other than the new EP, what’s going to make 2010 amazing?Well as of March we’ll be on the road for about 6 weeks doing a national tour, we’re also heading into the studio to record some more tracks, possibly the start of our first album.We’ll have some new members, fresh blood, if you will. But really I just want to play music until my fingers fall off.


Sure to be an eye opener!0 5 February @ The Alley Cat, Hobart0 6 February @ Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival, Jackeys Marsh


TOM PIPERFrom raver to rave DJ, Tom Piper is a writing/producing/mixing machine trying to break out of the genre box and create a sound all of his own, the only requirement being that it’s fresh. Tom and bambamMuzik label co-founder Pablo Calamari are dedicated to bringing only the freshest of the fresh freshness!

With roots in Sydney’s house music scene going back several years, Tom Piper has evolved to cement himself firmly at the forefront of a new era in club music. This era, defined by a combination of styles from the outskirts of dance to the grey area of urban music, is steadily breaking down genre barriers and creating unique sounds all over our world.

With accolades including 5 original ARIA chart hits, over 12 ARIA chart remixes (including a #1 in 2009), 1 Chart Mix CD, placement in the Sony ITM50 DJ Poll, remixing artists like Dizzee Rascal, Sharam Jey, Sidney Samson, Ursula 1000, Empire Of The Sun, Grafton Primary, playage on the worldwide radio like BBC RadioOne, as well as multiple releases through labels: Hussle, Ministry Of Sound, NEWS, bambamMuzik, 777, Alphabet City, No Frills Label, Spinnin, Sony, One Love and more, Piper’s certainly on his way to bringing the fresh beats to as many different people as possible…

Some call it house, some tech, some rave, some noise, some dubstep, some bassline, some baltimore, some garage, some electro, some disco. They are all right in some way and it’s wrapped and folded with an streetwise edge and labeled The Freshness!

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Now firstly let me say, wow to all who came and partied over the Australia Day Long Weekend with us. Hot damn Australia Day itself was something special. Starting off with the only official Hobart public party for the Triple J Hottest 100 and a massive BBQ we got cranking early. Followed by the choice cuts by our resident DJ Kashishi, things then went a bit upstairs. Linc and the Insiders, after a long break took to the stage and showed us that not only do they still have it, but that their new tunes have moved sideways and up again. It sFERT

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was also great to see their new keys player Steve take the jams and bring them around to his own sensibilities playing with vim and vigour.

Let the Cat Out. Damn! These guys are a bloody powerhouse. With Jane’s better-than-autotune voice (and the sweetness and grunt to match) up front and the band in the hot pocket behind her these folks demonstrate again and again why they are Tasmania’s premier groove outfit. Us at the Greenhouse wish them the best for their upcoming national tour, CARN THE CAT!

Well we’ve come to the end of January and February if anything is set to top the amazing shows we’ve had. There are some jumping shows coming up soon that I’d like to tell you about.

Wednesday Feb 3 is a very tasty night of tuneage. Featuring the debut performance of This

Night The Musical, Seth from Hannah’s new outfit. This one is going to be really interesting showcasing the new works by Seth during his leg break convalescence. I don’t think it’s going to be a downer though! We’ve also got the return of the mighty Snert with a new line-up and new rockin’ tunes. Rounded out by a solo set from Jonno Coleman and the indefatigable Wax Doctor West on the wheels of steel – it’s a smorgasbord of awesome.

Wednesday Feb 17 it’s back to uni! (aaaargghhhh!) but we’re going to ease you into it with dumplings of goodness.

The Trolls are leaving (waaaaaahhhh!) for a while at least and we’ve got one of their last shows before the break. Sharing the stage with the Hayley Couper Band and Joni’s Plastic Sunday with added DJ Kashishi in the front bar, you’ll be toe-tapping into the start of the year

with a massive smile on your face.Sunday Feb 21 we’re delighted to be hosting the next instalment from Funky Trunk.

These guys blend latin, indian and Middle-Eastern influences in a crock pot of groove, it’s really something to check out, so why don’t you! It’s also made that little bit easier because it’s $12 beer and burgers! (that’s every Sunday and Wednesday by the way).

Tuesday Feb 23 we’ve got another debut of sorts. Mr Sam Cole, our entertainment manager extraordinaire is letting his new trio out into the light for the first time.

With rumours of a double bassist abounding and curiosity piqued at how they’ll bring Sam’s tunes out into this progression, don’t miss it.

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Bump, grind, shimmy and shake…

With moves like that who wouldn’t get excited! Burlesque dance has become popular worldwide once more. This makes me a very happy Diamond indeed! I adore the world of burlesque and all its glitz, glamour and glitter. It’s a world where I can escape and become whoever and whatever I want.

It’s a magical place where creativity can flow out of me and spill onto stage for excited onlookers. I love to perform and love performing with my sparkling ladies here in Hobart – The Diamonds of Burlesque. You know what else I love? I love teaching and watching others burlesque performances. I am at my happiest when I see other women breaking out of their shell and enjoying a good bump and grind!

Discovering their sexiness with creative, fun dance where they can dress like a star and shine, not necessarily for anyone else, just for themselves. Next month The Diamond’s will push their favourite costumes and a selection of shoes, accessories and more into their suitcases and jump on a plane that will whisk them off to my favourite city of Burlesque … Sydney! Why… why are the Diamonds leaving? Don’t worry your cute little head now, we will be back! We are just popping up to Sydney to watch and enjoy some world famous Burlesque starlets in action.

Sydney’s Burlesque Ball hits the sexy city Sat 20th February, at Luna Park and I can’t wait! Headlining the Ball is Miss Exotic World, Miss Coney Island’s 2006, ‘Julie Atlas Muz’.

Quoted by The New York Times as “The bemused blond of downtown performance art”, I’m sure her performance will leave us inspired and hungry for more!

A great line up, if you haven’t got your tickets yet be quick as they are selling like g -strings! www.burlesqueball.com. I will be in my element at the Burlesque Ball as I was last year and will surely return home with newfound motivation to knock your socks off, presenting more of our own ‘Diamond’ shows.

I couldn’t be more excited to be entertained by some of the world’s best burlesque. It’s just what I need right now to help me ‘sparkle’ my brightest!

sMISS BB SPARKLE

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It was a lovely day and crowds had gathered to celebrate Hobart’s 3rd Soundscape festival. 14 bands, spread over two stages sporting the largest lighting rig Tasmania had ever seen. It was an exciting day for rock’n’roll in this town.

Arriving late, I was lucky enough to catch grunge rockers Children Collide on the main stage. This highly talented three piece really got me on the mood. Their brand of Grunge was exciting! They played hard, and played with their feedback like heroes. I particularly likes the singer Johnny McKay’s Kurt styled demeanor, though I am guessing he’s probably sick of this reference.

28 Days then leapt onto the River Stage, with their usual high powered and energetic set. These guys jumped around a lot, and I got the feeling they were happy to be there. I have never been a particularly big fan of these guys, but I dug their energy.

Ash Grunwald and band then unleashed some wild blues numbers. The crowd was really building by this point, and they loved it! I found it interesting that a white dreadlocked Australian could sing and play with such deep soul. Maybe he really was channeling Robert Johnson. Whatever, it was it was extraordinarily good. And had a particularly feel-good vibe.

The Panics then chilled down the mood on the River Stage, with some beautifully adult and well-crafted songs. Reeking of indie pop (that’s actually a pretty nice smell), I was well impressed with this bands integrity and charm. Their songs were hits, and I was thrilled at finally getting a chance to see them live.

Grafton Primary’s primo mix of electronica, sZOE ZAC

poetry and rhythm section beats was really soul warming. Their sounds made me want to dance, and their lyrics touched me deeply. I think their singer, Joshua Garden, is an incredibly gifted writer. With his brother Ben also in the band, their brand of electro was infectious. I must admit I am a bit of a fan of this electro outfit. But judging from the jumping, whooping, screaming crowd; I was not alone.

Ugly Duckling, fresh out of the US of A, brought their awesome, freestylin, oldschool hip-hop charm to the River Stage. The fans were grinning like crazy and their performance was energetic. This festival seemed to have something for everyone.

The Grates raised the temperature in the big top, by quite a few degrees. Their singer Patience’s sexy outfit (green sparkling bathers) and raucous energy set the crowd on fire. Leaping down from the stage she embraced her fans from the press pit. It wasn’t just a photo opportunity, it was a moving moment. Making the sign of the beast, she wiggled, shimmied and shook her way through their awesome set. Vocally she was quite brilliant, and it was good to see a girl on drums. These guys had a very big sound for a three piece.

Local expat DJ Spinfx got the crowd pumped for Roots Manuva on the River Stage, it was great to see this DJ back in town. He is definitely one of Tassie’s greatest DJs - if not the greatest.

Roots Manuva had a massive stage presence, with three MCs, and three producers, I was astounded at their energy and electric performance.Decked in a glowing white suit, front man Rodney Smith carved up the stage. His dance

moves were commendable, and his powerful presence coincided nicely with the colourful light show and projected backdrop.

Local DJ Adam Turner closed the night for the River Stage. People were raving about how good he was, I too was impressed, but by this point kind of tired and looking forward to Empire of the Sun.

I was expecting some cool costumes and hit songs, but Empire of the Sun Headlined Soundscape with exceptional excellence. Shielded by huge feather fans Luke Steel (headdress on) entered the stage surrounded by four awesomely costumed dancers. I was shocked and impressed by the degree of showmanship. Considering this band had was without a supposedly key member, their set was full and wild. There is only one band like this in Australia, and I felt privileged to be in the front row.

The costumes were elaborate and fantastical, and there were many costume changes. The vibe was futuristic and tribal and the crowd was grooving to the artiness of the rock. There were some very aesthetically pleasing moments. When they played their hit, the crowd screamed for joy and there seemed to be a degree of ecstasy in the air.

It was a great day! I was impressed and happy to have witnessed some awesome musical history. The biggest lighting rig ever seen in Tasmania, put on one of the best light shows I had ever seen. Congratulations to the organisers, a great day was had by all!


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ROFLMAO - SYDNEY // AUSTEN TAYSHUS

Australiana DayThe self-proclaimed superstar of Australian Comedy, Austen Tayshus (aka Sandy Gutman) is a no holds barred insult comic, who has been making audiences uncomfortable for over 25 years now. Also a filmmaker, actor and writer, he is perhaps best known for his top charting comedy single – ‘Australiana’, so as we’ve recently celebrated Australia Day – we asked Austen a few Aussie themed questions, and as expected got some very tongue-in-cheek responses.

With a comedy song like ‘Australiana’ under your belt, I have to ask – how did you spend Australia Day this year?Amazingly, around the barbie with my close mates Greg Bird, Wayne Carey and Tiger Woods, just getting totally blind. Then punching strangers, glassing girlfriends, and driving our cars into a wall for no reason. We are such proud Aussies.

Do you think Australians are funnier than most people? Or is it just you?No it’s just me. I don’t think I would still be around if I wasn’t the funniest cock in the country. Malcolm Fraser is a funny guy.

sMEEGAN MAY

“…I don’t think I would still be

around if I wasn’t the funniest cock in

the country...”

And climate change is his latest obsession, and that’s a crack-up.

Who do you think are the funniest (apart from you) and the unfunniest people in the country?Peter Garrett was so funny in that band Dragon. What a psycho dancer, especially considering him having had forty years of Chemotherapy. The unfunniest would definitely be Jimeoin.

Do Australians make good comedy audiences?When they are drunk. I mean, every day, yes.

What’s new in the superstar life of Austen Tayshus since you were last in Tasmania?I’ve recently been awarded Australian Entertainer of The Year, just because I went to Tasmania.

I’m guessing Tasmanians cop the usual Austen Tayshus treatment in your act down here. What’s your best Tassie joke?Stay there!

Stranger than MicktionLet M1ck do a numb3r on you!

There is a show on TV called Numbers, that I never really watched, but I’ve noticed lately that there a lot of numbers in day-to-day life. You can’t get away from them. They chase you and hunt you down like a stalker from the not so Paris end of Goodwood. The Reykjavík end of Goodwood.

Numbers seem to pop up even when you’re not expecting them. People sing a number in musicals, which I’ve always been disappointed in. I just want a starlet to come on stage and sing “25!” then walk off. Not once has that happened in a musical. Bad guys in cop shows when I was a kid used to do a number on people, which again wasn’t what I was expecting, and when I was at uni, a lot f my friends would offer to roll me a number. I assumed this would be some sort of origami, but it wasn’t. It was still fun, but not what I expected. Everything has some sort of number connection.

In song, the number one is either: the loneliest number that you’ll ever know, or now the world is gone I’m just One, or we’re One but we’re not the same. It’s confusing. No wonder I failed maths. Thanks Bono.

Here are some basic day-to-day number issues I’ve had:

Zero – The number of car parking spaces in Salamanca Place on a Friday night.

sMICK LOWENSTEIN

Thirteen – The number of times you drive around Salamanca looking for a park before you give up and drive into Battery point.

One and a half – The kilometres you have to walk from the place where you find a car park to get back to Salamanca.

Three – The number of free spaces you find in Salamanca once you’ve walked all the way back.

Eighteen – Total amount of resulting swear words.

Two – number of cups of coffee I had before writing this.

Six – How many delicately placed lollies I ate on Australia Day.

Forty Seven – The number of times I’ve turned on the TV only to discover an episode of Two and a Half Men, sworn and turned it off.

Two and a half - #@*%!$%#!

Seven – The average number of adjustments needed to the hot and cold taps in order to achieve a warm shower.

Sixty Nine – The number that brings a smile to everyone’s face. Well most people. And mostly faces.

Watch out four numbers. You can’t be two careful, they’re everywh3re.

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Cinecism Review:Daybreakers

CINECISM - FILM REVIEW // DAYBREAKERS

DaybreakersIf, like a talented little league cricketer who’s forced to lodge a vote for one of two team captains that simply can’t keep up, you’re still not convinced either Team Jacob or Team Edward is worth your time, then maybe Team Ethan will take your fancy?

Or, to put it another way, if Twilight scarred you, then Daybreakers is the blemish-cloaking moisturiser that’ll make you forget it ever happened.

Not to so much interested in wind cheater-less werewolves and lycanthropic-induced love triangles as it is simply laying its sharp, surprisingly deep teeth into the audience, vampire pic Daybreakers is a return to the undead movies of old - you know, before bloodsuckers sparkled...(?!)

3.5/5sCLINT MORRIS

Daybreakers hits Australian cinemas on February 4.

Shot in Australia, with the atypical Yankee imports headlining (Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe), Michael and Peter Spierig’s flick is an imaginative, well-structured thriller that, whilst not especially slick (didn’t have much of a budget), gets your thumper ticking.

It’s not the best vampire film ever made, but it is one of the better, more exciting genre efforts in recent years.

It’s the year 2019. A plague has transformed nearly every human into a vampire – and the ones that haven’t been turned don’t last long with the trigger-happy authorities patrolling the streets rather diligently.

Though vampires are the most accepted race, they’ve also a dwindling blood supply, and that’s forcing the fractured dominant rate to do things that aren’t exactly, er, human.

Ethan Hawke is Edward Dalton, a researcher who, with the assistance of a band of covert

vamps (Willem Dafoe and Claudia Karvan among them), plots a way to save humankind. But standing in the way of the outfit’s plan is Charles Bromley, Dalton’s green-eyed (or is that red-eyed?) boss, played with savour by the always-dependable Sam Neill.

Though the performances are terrific - Hawke, Dafoe and Neill are at their best; Aussies Claudia Karvan, Jay Laga’aia, Michael Dorman, and Isabel Lucas also fare surprising well (showing Sam Worthington how the American accent is done, for one!) - the stars of this one are undoubtedly its talented writing directing duo, the Spierg Brothers.

Without such a killer script (it’s reminiscent of the wonderful Children of Men), the film’s flaws, largely its cheapish production values, might’ve been more apparent.

But with such emphasis on plotting, audiences won’t find a spare moment to whine.

Aussies Michael and Peter Spierig, who burst onto the scene a couple of years back with their fiscally-friendly zombie pic Undead, have pumped fresh blood into a genre one might’ve assumed that been drained to the bone.

But if this refreshingly original chronicle of a coffin-staple proves anything, it’s that there’s still room for vampiric tales with actual bite.

A low-frills but high-thrills thriller that reminds us that story is the most important aspect of a movie - everything else can afford to pale

in comparison if the plot is tight - Daybreakers is a film genre fans will likely be fang-full they caught.


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SCENE IT? BRIGHT LIGHTS! BIG SCREEN!Warner Interactive. PS3 (Also on XBOX 360, Wii).

The Scene It? range has reigned as triv supremo on the Xbox 360 for a while now, but now it’s wing-spreadin’ time.

So, the punctuation mark-littered Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! goes “SPLOT!” up against a massive wall tagged “competition” when arriving at the PS3. Yes, it’s taking on that PlayStation stalwart of all things inconsequential, another fan of exclamation marks in Buzz!.

Whilst it isn’t hosted by a grating fuzzy-felt Jason Donovan, it does have ‘The Director’, whose smarm and gags that would make your Dad cringe makes us long for old Muppet legs. But he can be turned off, leaving us with the important part, the questions.

It’s all about the flicks. Rather than just a pile of questions, Scene It? wins points for using movie clips, as well as various picture puzzles, to break up proceedings that otherwise include everything from standard questions through to anagrams and themed rounds.

If you have Buzz! buzzers they’ll work automatically, however the interface is rather clunky, with DualShock buttons pasted everywhere as well. If it can detect the buzzers, why can’t it account for it onscreen? Meanwhile, those brave enough to try DualShocks will be pushing plop uphill, with the bottom button on the controller being the one to press to answer the top question. Madness! Plus there’s no online play and questions repeat too soon, too often.

Ultimately, it’s a case of nice questions, shame about the interface. Shoehorn these posers into Buzz! and you’d have a killer movie triv game. Even with Jase. 7/10

sAMY FLOWER

YOUR SHAPEUbisoft. Wii.

Unless you’re one of those hateful creatures who can chow down on an entire bucket of KFC and not put on a single gram – in which case we cordially invite you to pop over so we can scratch your eyes out – you’re likely carrying a bit of extra load after the festivities of December.

Fret not, however, for Your Shape is here to save us!

Whilst there are several fitness programmes available for Nintendo’s wagglebox, this one brings something new to the table – or, to be more accurate, the top of the teev. A camera.

Looking somewhat akin to Wall-E’s girlfriend Eve, the slick little white thing renders Wiimotes virtually unnecessary, as it tracks movements in the various workout sessions barked by the also rather robotic Ava, our personal trainer for proceedings.

Rather funky for going the de-boombah, yes, but it isn’t without issues. The main one being that you need a veritable footy field in front of your telly for it to be able to fit you all into its beady little blue-lit sights, or it won’t work properly. The taller you are, the more space you’ll need to clear. Plus, it shows you onscreen next to the impossibly lithe Ava. SOOO not inspiring!

It’s a shame, for otherwise the workout plans – basically aerobic exercises ranging from marching to jumping jacks with oodles of variations in-between – are challenging and definitely sweat-inducing.

Think of it as a Jane Fonda’s Workout vid for the – umm, what are we calling this decade, the tweens then teens? – and you’ll be on the right track.

7.5/10sAMY FLOWER

“I hate Illinois Nazis.” – Jake Blues, The Blues Brothers.

“I feckin’ hate feckin’ Paris feckin’ Nazis.” – Sean Devlin, The Saboteur.*

Movies tell us that war is hell. It’s also rather drab judging by The Saboteur, an open world romp set in WWII Nazi-occupied France which takes a lot of cues from Grand Theft Auto IV, mixes them in with a bit of Assassin’s Creediness and adds a dash of De Blob.

Yeah, cool – huh? Yes, De Blob, one of the acest Wii titles ever. For there’s a great game mechanic at play in that

Nazi-held areas are all colourless and blah, whilst those that have gone the ‘vive le résistance!’ route have had their joi de couleur restored.

The player takes control of Sean Devlin, a toilet block-mouthed (potties aren’t nearly of a grand enough scale to suffice here) ex-racing driver who’s hanging out in Paris looking for somebody to punch.

Recruited by the Résistance, he’s soon running around beating up unsuspecting Nazis, blowing up their supply dumps, torching their merch and driving up a storm in clunky old ’40s mobiles to restore that couleur. There are stealth

manoeuvres, but they’re not nearly as much fun.

Whilst not possessing the magnitude of GTAIV, The Saboteur shares a similar gaming vibe. The swansong of Aussie developers Pandemic, at times it’s easy to think that given a little extra time before their life support was yanked by EA may have resulted in a masterpiece.

Instead, The Saboteur is good, but with rough edges. Kind of like Sean, we guess.

* Please Note: Quote may actually be completely made up

THE SABOTEURElectronic Arts. PS3 (Also on XBOX 360, PC).


ALTERNATIVE - NSW // DIANA ANAID

Going Off

From Diana Ah Naid the album and artist, to Diana Anaid, another self-titled record – this time with a spelling closer to the truth – with music that she describes as coming “full circle to a simple but powerful place.”When we were first introduced to Diana – with the ‘h’ – it was through the powerful smash ‘I Go Off ’, which made her a darling of community radio stations, especially Triple J. Her two follow up albums I Don’t think I’m Pregant (1999) and Beautiful Obscene (2004) and the singles that came from them helped cross over to mainstream markets – including in the US. Her last single ‘Last Thing’ broke the top 30 in Adult Contemporary charts in the states, which led to showcases in Memphis and clubs across California.

After taking a few years to concentrate on her family, caring for her sick father and raising her son, Diana spent time going back to her musical roots and beginning her new phase by controlling all aspects of her music, setting up a studio in her home.

The result is Diana Anaid, what some consider the most radio-friendly record to date – but has lost nothing of the attitude found in earlier records, especially with tracks like ‘Make Me Change My Name’ and ‘Cynical On Walking’. “I am saying that you can change my name but you can never change my attitude.”

$40 FashionistasREBECCA TAYLOR

Model: Emily Cappelletti

Twenty-ten if you please. A new year, a new decade, and it’s already February! How did that happen? Did you achieve all the things you said you would in 2009…or 8…or 7? If you answered “yes!” to all of the above, good for you; all ten of you. For the rest of us who start off each New Year with the best of intentions, but find that life, love, laughs and great parties always seem to get in the way, take heart. It’s never too late to start ticking of those goals. But don’t wait too long. Time will only wait for so many hangovers.

In setting goals for the New Year and the New You it’s best to follow two rules.

Rule 1: Set one or two goals at a time. Make them achievable and preferably do-able within a one to two month time frame. For example; if your plan is to loose 15kg in 2010 that’s awesome. But your goal should be to loose 2kg by March. Done! In March set a new goal of 2kg by April. Easy! Your sights may be set on bigger things, like starring in Avatar 2. ‘Dream’ goals are great, but break them up in to baby steps. Start by joining a local theatre group and buying some face paint to check whether blue is really your colour.

Rule 2: Never tell anyone your goals. There is a chance you will not achieve them. Not yet anyway. Letting yourself down is bad enough, but when you have told people and don’t follow through, this ‘letting yourself down’ suddenly twists in to failure. No one wants to be a failure!

Oh! “This is supposed to be a fashion article” I hear you say. Ok. I suggest your first resolution be that you clean out your closet of all those clothes that are ‘So two-thousand’ and send them to your op-shop. Send lots of goodies. I can’t wait to pick through them for my 20s editions.

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