Australian Graduates Fashion Week 2013

Graduates will showcase between 8-12 garments on the runway to be judged by a panel of high profile guests from national and international fashion designers, photographers, editors and industry professionals. 

The panel will select the finalists, runner up and the winner who will receive $20,000 in cash and prizes to kick start their fashion career.

Events:

Preview Installation Dec 5-10 at M2 Gallery 4/450 Elizabeth St, Sydney (Free Event, open daily 12pm-6pm)

Graduates Showcase Pier 2/3 13 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay (Tickets throughTicketek)

Events:
Preview Installation Dec 5-10 at M2 Gallery 4/450 Elizabeth St, Sydney (Free Event, open daily 12pm-6pm)

Graduates Showcase Dec 14 at Pier 2/3 13 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay (Tickets through Ticketek)

WHERE:

Pier 2, Walsh Bay, 13 Hickson Rd Sydney 2000 Venue details

COST:

Adult (14+): $32.85
Children/Concession (U14, Valid Concession Card): $17.85

Purchase tickets here)

WEBSITE:

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=AGFW13

MORE INFO:

Australian Graduates Fashion Week
132 849

HOW TO GET TO THIS EVENT:

Call 131 500 or visitwww.131500.com.au

Grease comes to Perth

Grease is the word in musical theatre land, with Australian producer John Frost announcing the popular show is heading to Perth and Adelaide.

The high-energy musical, which has already enjoyed successful seasons in Brisbane and Sydney and is soon to open in Melbourne, will head to South Australia and WA in winter next year.

Frost said he was delighted that Grease was continuing its tour of the country.

“Rarely have I seen audience reactions like the ones we have been receiving every night for Grease, with everyone in the aisles dancing and singing along,” he said in a statement.

“Grease truly is Australia’s number one party musical, and now I’m delighted to give audiences in Perth and Adelaide the chance to sing-a-long and dance with Rob, Gretel, Todd, Bert and the gang on stage.”

The musical is based on the 1978 film starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta and features all the songs, including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights and Greased Lightnin’.

Leading the cast in the iconic roles of Danny and Sandy are Rob Mills and Gretel Scarlett.

The musical also stars Bert Newton as slick veteran disc jockey Vince Fontaine and Todd McKenney as Teen Angel.

Grease will begin at Perth’s Crown Theatre on June 21, 2014, followed by a season at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide from August 3, 2014.

Source: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/20214229/grease-comes-to-perth/

JOURNEY The Official Opening Dinner - Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre

Thirty-two years ago, the Gladstone City Theatre was officially opened. Since that time, Gladstone has been on a spectacular journey to become the modern city that it is today. 

Join with us to commemorate the Official Opening of our new Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre and celebrate its journey from humble city theatre to the international-standard facility that it is today.

Be inspired by the courageous journey of Li Cunxin; from an impoverished village in China to become Mao’s Last Dancer and now Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet.

Be entertained by the exquisite talent of Wendy Matthews, a multi-ARIA Award winner and one of Australia’s leading female singers. Let Wendy share her journey with you from her birthplace in Canada through the United States and now her home in Australia.

TIME: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 – 6.30pm for 7pm start

TICKETS:  *Tickets on sale Tuesday, December 17 from 9am

Per person: $150
Table of 10: $1500

Find Out More and Look to Book - View Source

Sydney Cricket Ground to Host $13 Million US Baseball Curtain-raiser

Zack Greinke of the Los Angeles Dodgers / Pic: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images/AFP Source: The Daily Telegraph

US Major League Baseball is coming to Sydney, with the opening series of next season - between the LA Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks - to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground next March.

In a $13 million coup for the state government, the opening series of the MLB will be held at the SCG on Saturday March 22 and Sunday March 23 - the first time a competitive US baseball fixture will be held in Australia and only the sixth time one has been staged outside America.

The games have been described as the biggest internationally recognised event in this country since the 2003 Rugby World Cup final and come exactly 100 years after the Chicago White Sox played against NSW at the SCG.

"Sydney will host the first two games for the opening series of 2014 Major League Baseball at the Sydney Cricket Ground," Premier Barry O'Farrell said.

"The opening series will feature the LA Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks playing the first two games of the season.

"This is a significant win for Sydney and again delivers on my election commitment to bring major events to NSW. It's estimated the matches will deliver a $13 million benefit for the local economy, as well as attract visitors from interstate and overseas."

NSW will be showcased to an estimated global TV household audience of up to 168 million, including 75 million in the US.

Ironically - or perhaps fortuitously for sports fans who like to see a bit of biff - the Dodgers and Diamondbacks had a huge brawl in their game yesterday, with the entire squads of both teams running across the field to fight each other.

A similar spectacle can't be predicted next year but the Dodgers and Diamondbacks will be in Sydney for six days, when they will play the two games and open the doors to their training sessions.

Sports Minister Graham Annesley said the event would "generate more than 10,000 international and interstate visitor nights to Sydney, which will help us reach our goal to double overnight tourism expenditure in NSW by 2020".

"Sydney has a history of hosting significant baseball games at the SCG, with the Chicago White Sox playing against a combined NSW team in 1914," he said.

"The SCG will be transformed into an MLB field, with the construction of an infield clay area, pitcher's mound, dugouts and additional grandstand."

'Beliebers' being urged to plan ahead of Justin's Sydney gigs

Justin Bieber performs live for fans at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

Sydney's 'Beliebers' are being urged to organise their transport ahead as changes to the infrastructure in Sydney Olympic Park, and possible cell phone outages, may cause significant delays.

More than 77,000 people are expected to attend the events around Sydney Olympic Park this Friday and Saturday and the extra traffic, road closures, parking availability coupled with no major event bus service will affect all ticket holders coming to the venue.

Special arrangements have been put in place by Sydney Olympic Park to assist attendees.

People driving to the precinct are strongly urged to pre-book their parking ahead of time and to arrive early to avoid delay. Parking is limited and will fill fast.

Pick up and drop off points have been established but there will be limited access to the roads around Allphones Arena as road closures for the upcoming V8 Supercars are in place.

A suggested meeting point after the concert is at Gate 3 on Olympic Boulevard which is only a short walk from the drop off and pick up zone.

Mobile phone coverage may also be unavailable at various times throughout the day as large numbers of people accessing the network can cause outages.

Concert goers are being encouraged to make plans ahead of time if meeting friends and family to avoid any distress.

Justine Bieber at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Picture by MARC ROBERTSON Source: News Limited

Source: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/parramatta/beliebers-being-urged-to-plan-ahead-of-justins-sydney-gigs/story-fngr8huy-1226770505525

Top Gear Festival Sydney 2014

The first edition of Top Gear Festival took place at Sydney Motorsport Park on 9-10 March 2013.

The festival was a roaring success with over 41,000 visitors in attendance over the weekend.

The second edition is taking place on the 8-9 March 2014 and Top Gear Festival Sydney will once again feature a host of never seen before action and stunts.

An array of motorsport stars and legends and celebrities will be in attendance and it has been confirmed that special guests Jeremy Clarkson, James May & The Stig will return for a weekend of unparalleled motoring mayhem.

Make sure you sign up to our Newsletter for the latest updates in the coming months.

Top Gear Festival Line Up

Infiniti Red Bull Racing

Talent

Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge

Stig Powerlaps

Star in a Car

Toyota Family Fun Zone

Postie Bike Challenge

Car Football

Matt Mingay & Stuntz Inc

Showtime FMX

Team Isuzu D-Max

Drag Racers

Just Car Insurance Drifting

Ultimate Stunt Driving

Infiniti Red Bull Racing

Talent

Exhibitors

• • Infiniti Red Bull Racing
  • Talent
  • Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge
  • Stig Powerlaps
  • Star in a Car
  • Toyota Family Fun Zone
  • Postie Bike Challenge
  • Car Football
  • Matt Mingay & Stuntz Inc
  • Showtime FMX
  • Team Isuzu D-Max
  • Drag Racers
  • Just Car Insurance Drifting
  • Ultimate Stunt Driving
• Infiniti Red Bull Racing
• Talent
• Exhibitors

Line Up

- See more at: http://www.topgearfestivalsydney.com.au/whats-on/line-up#sthash.oMl41Ubj.dpuf

Getting Tickets:

A General Admission ticket will grant you access to a full day of high octane action. Take advantage of everything that the festival has to offer from the great viewing locations around Sydney Motorsport Park!

A child ticket is available for those aged 4-12 years old (proof of age may be required on entry), and children under 4 may attend for free.

Child: $29.00
Adult: $69.00
Family: (2 Adults & 2 Children): $160.00
Further booking fees and charges may apply.

Angelina Jolie Sydney Film Shoot "Unbroken" - Pitt Street Image Set (Outside Metro Hotel on Pitt)

Filming has begun on Angelina Jolie's first movie as director - Unbroken

Unbroken is being filmed currently in Sydney's Pitt Street directly outside Metro Hotel on Pitt.

Unbroken is a chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.