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David Guetta Releases A 3CD Deluxe Edition Of 'Nothing But The Beat’

David Guetta will release a limited 3CD Deluxe Edition of his platinum plus selling album ‘Nothing But The Beat’ on Friday November 25.

The 3CD Deluxe Edition will include the standard version disc one (pop) and 2 (electric) plus disc three (party mix). Disc three is a 46 minute continuous party mix and includes the previously unreleased Turn Me On (Sidney Samson remix).

DISC THREE—PARTY MIX tracklisting:

1:Where Them Girls At [Nicky Romero and Sidney Samson Remix] [Party Mix]

2:Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj) [Sidney Samson Remix] [Party Mix]

3:Sweat (David Guetta & Afrojack) [Dubstep Remix]

4:Paris (Party Mix)

5:Without You (feat. Usher) [Nicky Romero Remix] [Party Mix]

6:Little Bad Girl (feat. Taio Cruz & Ludacris) [New Club Edit] [Party Mix]

7:The Future (Party Mix)

8:Titanium (feat. Sia) [Party Mix]

9:Sunshine (Party Mix)

10:Lunar (Party Mix)

Nothing But The Beat debuted on the Australian ARIA chart at No.4 on release and jumped to No.3; his highest album chart yet. The album debuted in the top 5 on the Billboard 200 album chart; this marks Guetta’s highest chart position to date in the U.S.

Globally, the album has already surpassed 1.4 million album sales and a staggering 6 million plus single track sales from Nothing But The Beat! The album was only released 16 weeks ago!

Locally, Nothing But The Beat album has fired pass platinum sales, Where Them Girls At single is double platinum, Little Bad Girl (feat. Taio Cruz & Ludacris) single is platinum, top five smash hit Titanium (feat. Sia) is triple platinum and current single Without You (Feat.Usher) is now double platinum.

Keep an eye out for ‘Titanium Feat.Sia’ remixes soon by Alesso, Nicki Romero, Arno Cost and Gregori Klosman.

Guetta has over 25 million fans on Facebook, over 1.6 million followers on Twitter and has over half a billion views on YouTube, more than any other electronic artist, making him one of the most watched people on the planet.

Announced on his recent visit to Sydney, David Guetta will headline Creamfields Australia 2012. Check out http://creamfields.com.au/.

DAVID GUETTA FEATURING USHER | “WITHOUT YOU” | AVAILABLE NOW

DAVID GUETTA FEATURING SIA | “TITANIUM” | AVAILABLE NOW

DAVID GUETTA | ‘NOTHING BUT THE BEAT’ DELUXE EDITION | AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 25

For further information, please contact your local Virgin Music representative, or check out:

http://www.davidguetta.com/

www.myspace.com/davidguetta

www.youtube.com/davidguetta

www.facebook.com/davidguetta

www.twitter.com/davidguetta

Websites

David Guetta official website

http://www.davidguetta.com/

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Musicians and machines - exploring the future of live music, Eva Rinaldi

The relationship between musicians and interactive computers will be explored in a new Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University study.

While computer technology plays a role in most areas of music production and performance, the potential for a computer to act as a live performance partner is relatively under-explored, according to lead researcher Professor Andrew Brown.

“We predict that the next wave in music development will be interactive performance with digital systems,” he said.

“Our research goal is to develop a music system that ‘listens’ to a performer and responds in real time, which is a significant step away from the passive systems which operate today.

“There is capacity for digital systems to achieve greater sophistication and to demonstrate a sense of autonomy, which will open up new avenues of musical expression.

“There is real potential for new genres of music to emerge as technology continues to expand its role and offer musicians an enhanced performance experience.”

“We see parallels between interactive music systems for the 21st century and previous performance technologies such as the saxophone that played an important role in shaping the 20th century musical genres of jazz and rock music.”

Professor Brown says the first phase of the study will investigate the role of a musical partner by examining interactions between human musicians.

“By measuring human gestures and interactions we’ll be able to transfer this knowledge to computer systems to ensure this technology can anticipate the actions and movements of human performers and intuitively respond,” he said.

Professor Brown will lead an international research team including Associate Professor Ian Whalley of the University of Waikato, New Zealand; Dr Michael Young of Goldsmiths, London; Associate Professor Francois Pachet of Sony Computer Science Laboratories in Paris and colleague Dr Toby Gifford of the Queensland Conservatorium.

The project will be funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grant and will commence in early 2012.

This marks the fifth consecutive year that the Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre (QCRC) has been awarded an ARC grant.

Websites

Griffith University

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Congratulations Shane Nicholson on your six Golden Guitar nominations

Congrats Shane on your outstanding six nominations for the 40th Jayco C.M.A.A Country Music Awards Of Australia 2012.

Liberation Music would like to congratulate Shane Nicholson for his multiple nominations for his Bad Machines album at today’s announcement of the 40th Jayco C.M.A.A.Country Music Awards of Australia 2012.

Shane Nicholson with his critically acclaimed album Bad Machines is nominated in the following Jayco C.M.A.A. Country Music Awards Golden Guitar award categories:

ALBUM OF THE YEAR – Bad Machines

SINGLE OF THE YEAR – Bad Machines

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Shane Nicholson

VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR - Whistling Cannonballs with Paul Kelly

APRA SONG OF THE YEAR - Bad Machines

VIDEO CLIP OF THE YEAR – Famous Last Words directed by Duncan Toombs

2011 has been a massive year for Shane. It all kicked off back during the Tamworth Country Music Festival at his sell-out Bad Machines album preview show at the Family Hotel. Shane also performed the title track and first single from the Bad Machines album at the 2011 Jayco C.M.A.A. Golden Guitar awards. From then on Shane hit the promo trail across Australia to introduce his brand new album ‘Bad Machines’ to national media and Country Music fans everywhere.

After launching ‘Bad Machines’ in Melbourne & Sydney in March, Shane and wife Kasey Chambers took their ‘Little Birds & Bad Machines’ show on the road with the tour culminating in Queensland just after the Gympie muster. After which Shane shot the video for his latest single Jimmie Rodgers Was A Vampire also directed by Duncan Toombs. The couple then enjoyed a few peaceful weeks at home before the birth of their baby daughter; Poet in early October.

During his infrequent breaks this year, Shane also had on his ‘producer’s hat’ working with Beccy Cole, whose ‘Songs & Pictures’ album is also nominated as Album Of The Year.

He has also been working with up and coming artist’s country singer/songwriter; Nikki Jensen and bluegrass band; The Quarry Mountain Dead Rats.

Shane has recently been the special guest of K.D. Lang on her Australian tour as well as being one of the select entourage of the rapturously received ‘Way To Blue – Nick Drake Tribute’ concerts in Sydney & Melbourne.’

Bad Machines has also been nominated for the ARIA Country Album Of The Year that will be announced this Sunday November 27th. This is the first time ever that a married couple have had an album nomination in the same category with Kasey’s ‘Little Bird’ album also up for the award. Add to that that Shane’s label mate Troy Cassar-Daley also in this category with his live album, should make for a fun night for all three of Australia’s favourite country music stars and their record label Liberation.

Shane will headline his own show at Tamworth again this year at The Family Hotel. Tickets are on sale now.

Thursday January 26th @ 8pm The Family Hotel

Tickets (general admission) call (02) 6767 5300 or from Tourism Tamworth Cnr Peel & Murray Streets, Tamworth http://www.visittamworth.com/ticket_sales.html

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Websites

Shane Nicholson official website

http://www.shanenicholson.com/

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Take 40 Stars Of Summer’ Party Returns To Sydney; Point Piper Mansion Rocks - Sponsored by Toyota Yaris, by Eva Rinaldi

Click here to view gallery - Photo Credit Julia Molodeva Photography

The Take 40 Stars Of Summer party, presented by the new Toyota Yaris, returned today (and tonight) launching the summer party season in pure style. Set against a stunning harbour backdrop, the party plus featured intimate live performances from dance music powerhouse Sneaky Sound System and ARIA Award nominee Havana Brown.

Guests soaked up the sunshine by the pool, rubbing shoulders with Sydney’s socialites et al.

Sneaky Sound System showcased songs from their new album “From Here To Anywhere”. Having recently collaborated with Jay Z and Kanye West, Sneaky Sound System’s Connie Mitchell was in fine form .

‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ and ‘Highest Selling Single’ nominee Havana Brown hit the decks and performed her singles “We Run the Night” and “Get It”.

Take 40’s mission did well in a strong follow up to last year’s Stars Of Summer party, which was described as “one of the parties of the year” by those many.

It was all excitement at this pre-ARIA Awards party in a boom week for Australia’s music elite.

If you didn't already know Take 40’s partnership with Toyota for Stars of Summer is in celebration of ‘living the big life’ – the proposition of the new Toyota Yaris. Will it help sell more Toyota's? Maybe time will tell.

The summer launch party plus took place at a luxurious $20 million Point Piper mansion, and offered up money-can’t-buy opportunity for a handful of Take 40 fans to live it large, and it was also filmed for TV and online audiences. You will likely see footage show up on MTV and the like.

Well done to Take 40 Australia, MCM Media, Nicole Hart at Revolutions Per Minute PR, and a ton of others who helped put the huge party together. See you again next year.

Websites

Take 40

www.take40.com

www.mcmmedia.com.au

Photo Credit Julia Molodeva Photography

Friday, 25 November 2011

Take 40 Stars Of Summer’ Party Returns! Presented by Toyota Yaris

Win tickets to summer’s hottest mansion party at take40.com

The Take 40 Stars Of Summer party, presented by the new Toyota Yaris, returns this year to launch the summer party season in seriously glamorous style. Set against a stunning harbour backdrop, this uber- exclusive, decadent summer soiree will feature intimate live performances from dance music powerhouse Sneaky Sound System and ARIA Award nominee Havana Brown.

Guests will soak up the sunshine poolside at this private house party, mingling with Sydney’s social set, as Sneaky Sound System showcase songs from their new album “From Here To Anywhere”. Having recently collaborated with Jay Z and Kanye West, Sneaky Sound System’s Connie Mitchell is in fine form and a fitting headliner for the VIP party.

As the sun sets over Sydney, ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ and ‘Highest Selling Single’ nominee Havana Brown will hit the decks and perform her singles “We Run the Night” and “Get It” in a follow up to her standout set at the inaugural Stars of Summer event.

Take 40’s mission is to deliver ‘star power’ and last year’s Stars Of Summer party was its pinnacle event – from the A-listers in the crowd to Jamiroquai playing atop a perspex stage over the pool - and was dubbed “one of the parties of the year” by those in the know. The anticipation for this year’s event is high; it’ll be the ultimate pre-ARIA Awards party in a massive week for Australia’s music elite. Take 40’s partnership with Toyota for Stars of Summer is in celebration of ‘living the big life’ – the proposition of the new Toyota Yaris.

The summer launch party will take place at a luxurious $20 million Point Piper mansion, offering a truly money-can’t-buy opportunity for a handful of Take 40 fans to live it large, and filmed for TV and online for audiences around the nation.

VIP tickets are up for grabs at take40.com NOW, and weeknights on the Today Network from November 14.

Live it large with the Take 40 Stars Of Summer party and the new Toyota Yaris. Clever Car. Big Life.

About Take 40

Take 40 Australia® is the nation's biggest and longest running music countdown, using a combination of radio airplay and digital and retail sales data.

The Take 40 chart is the core of an entertainment brand that encompasses radio, online, television and live events.

Hosted by radio’s hottest duo, Kyle and Jackie O, Take 40 Australia is broadcast every Saturday afternoon on more than 80 radio stations around Australia reaching over 1 million people.

With a focus on the biggest stars, the biggest hits and the biggest money-can't-buy prizes, Take 40 Australia delivers the most comprehensive hit music wrap up in the country.

Take 40 Australia is produced by MCM Media, a leading media, entertainment and production company.

Websites

Take 40

www.take40.com

MCM Media

www.mcmmedia.com.au

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Premiere Props To Auction Items From John Wayne, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Marilyn Monroe, Christopher Reeve At Their Holiday Auction Extravaganza

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 & 11

EL SEGUNDO (November 17, 2011) – Premiere Props announced today that they will be auctioning iconic Hollywood memorabilia at their Holiday Auction Extravaganza on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 at their headquarters in El Segundo, CA. There will be a preview from 9-11am PT each day with the live auction beginning at 11am PT.

Items include:

• John Wayne – “Pittsburgh” costumes
• Michael Jackson – a collection of personal items including deed and signed check to Neverland Ranch, original letter signed by Jackson to keep his animals at Neverland Ranch, self-portrait from Bad tour, signed Billie Jean lyrics, personal album awards and signed Fedora stage worn hat from the Victory tour
• James Brown – full stage worn jumpsuit
• Marilyn Monroe – gold high heels
• Christopher Reeve – “Superman” costume
• Steve McQueen – “Enemy of the People” costumes
• Robert Redford – “The Natural” costumes
• Kirk Douglas – “Top Secret Affair” costumes
• Johnny Depp – “Blow” costumes
• Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas – “Miami Vice” costumes

“We are thrilled to be auctioning off items from film, television and music icons including John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, Christopher Reeve, Michael Jackson, Don Johnson and Kirk Douglas,” said Dan Levin, Vice President of Marketing for Premiere Props. “These one-of-a-kind items are a collector’s dream and they will also make treasured holiday presents.”

In total there will be over 1200 items going up for auction.

Fans can starting bidding now, placing bids online at http://www.icollector.com and http://www.liveauctioneers.com or calling to set up phone bidding with a Premiere Props representative. Collectors can place proxy bids until the Holiday Extravaganza Auction goes LIVE at 11am PT on December 10.

For more information, please visit http://www.premiereprops.com or http://www.hollywoodliveauctions.com or call (310) 322-PROP / (888) 761-PROP.

About Premiere Props
Premiere Props is the leading marketing memorabilia company to market, authenticate, package, and distribute exclusive movie memorabilia. Since 2001, Premiere Props has represented over 600 movies to date and continues to grow strong. Premiere Props works with some of the largest motion picture studios and independent distributors in the world, such as Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Miramax, MGM, The Weinstein Company, Sony Screen Gems, Lionsgate, TriStar, Spyglass, Alcon and many more.

Websites

Premiere Props

Hollywood Live Auctions

I Collector

Live Auctioneers

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Thursday, 24 November 2011

System Of A Down To Do SoundWave Festival Plus Sydney And Melbourne

by Eva Rinaldi
24/11/2011

System Of A Down are coming to Australia to headline SoundWave 2012, and will also be doing shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
If you haven't heard of them until now, don't worry - you will be hearing a lot more about these world calibre rockers.
I think that System Of A Down will help ensure that the 2012 SoundWave Festival will be a success, and that the Sydney and Melbourne shows are doing to rock big time. Expect to hear lots of these guys on most modern music radio stations worth their salt salt. They have have been once down, but these days are on the up in a big way.
Who Said What?...
It was 2001’s ‘Toxicity’ that cemented their reputation. With every track tightly coiled, urgent and “cast in layers upon layers of aural intricacy, Toxicity charters new frontiers, yet it’s still grinding rock at its most deafening.” – L.A Weekly
In 2005, against all odds, the completed Mezmerize/Hypnotize project was unleashed and it quickly became impossible to think of it as anything else than one epic piece of work. SYSTEM OF A DOWN delivered, and in doing so have given us one of the great rock double albums of all time….”rarely are albums this thrillingly original”. Q Mag
As the headliners for the 2012 Soundwave Festival, SYSTEM OF A DOWN will be bringing their frantic, frenetic and brutal live assault to Sydney and Melbourne for two headline sideshows only.
Australian Dates:
February 26, 2012 Sydney, Australia Soundwave Festival Buy Tickets February 28, 2012 Sydney, Australia Entertainment Centre On-sale 12/1 February 29, 2012 Melbourne, Australia Rod Laver Arena
SoundWave Festival Venues And Dates
Feb/March 2012 Sat 25 Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds Sun 26 Sydney Showground Fri 2 Melbourne Showgrounds - Sold Out Sat 3 Adelaide, Bonython Park Mon 5 Perth, Claremont Showgrounds

Websites
System Of A Down http://www.systemofadown.com/
SoundWave Festival http://www.soundwavefestival.com/
SoundWave Touring http://www.soundwavetouring.com/
Eva Rinaldi Photography http://www.evarinaldi.com/
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2250 Elvis fans And 14 Elvis's Shake Rattle And Roll Out Of Sydney For "The King Tribute Cruise" This Thursday...And Its Sold Out!

Elvis lives... at least he's brought back to life once again for an Elvis Tribute show promoted by the well known, witty, controversial et al Max Markson of Markson Sparks! fame.

We wonder how Max and team would have scored on an Australian Celebrity Apprentice platform for this solid publicity stunt / event, but alas...

Here's the promotional blurb from Markson Sparks! that you have grown to know and love (or something else)... but its Markson all over...

Australia's "first ever" Elvis Presley tribute cruise leaves the Overseas Passenger Terminal (Circular Quay) Sydney this Thursday with well over 2000 fans on board and 14 Elvis tribute artists to entertain them, plus much more!

Circular Quay with at least 4 Elvis Presley tribute artists in costume (including 1 female Elvis ) and dozens of Elvis fans heading off on their floating Heartbreak Hotel.

Adelaide's Johnny Welsh sold his business, mortgaged his house, and put everything he had on the line to hire the Royal Caribbean's "Rhapsody of the Seas" cruise ship to stage Australia's first ever "The King Tribute Cruise''. A very brave move indeed!

Johnny arranged and organised the very successful "Blue Suede Cruise" in 2010, a 50's and 60's Rock 'n' Roll themed cruise. That cruise was also was a complete sell out and gave him the idea to organise "The King Tribute Cruise.

Johnny has flown in two of the worlds best ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) from the UK, Pete Storm and Rob Kingsley, and there's even a female ETA plus many others.

Elvis may have left the building but 14 of them are alive and well on "The King Tribute Cruise" this week! It's on again in November next year too.

Details are at www.MusicCruises.com.au

Websites

Music Cruises

www.musiccruises.com.au

Markson Sparks!

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Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Eskimo Joe and Pnau at Russian Standard Vodka Live at the Chapel, by Eva Rinaldi

Eskimo Joe is back in Sydney, Australia, with a gig at Live At The Chapel (aka St Stephens Church, Newton).

If you didn't know the group is an Australian alternative rock band formed by Stuart MacLeod on guitars, Joel Quartermain on drums and guitar and Kavyen Temperley on bass guitar and vocals, in East Fremantle, Western Australia in 1997.

Their debut album, Girl, was released in 2001, which peaked into the Australian Albums Chart top 30, and was certified gold. Their second album, A Song Is a City, was released in 2004 and reached No. 2. It was later certified double platinum.

PNAU, one of Australia's electro-pop's finest, was the support of the evening.
There were about 300 fans present on this cold and slightly damp night in Sydney.

Sponsor Russian Standard Vodka (and a few of their models) were once again on hand in support of Australian music. We don't know if the band drinks Vodka, but if they do, they won't be refused.
While I waited to get into the Chapel I checked out the beautiful tombstones in the cemetery, and it was a good thing I wore my gumboots as the ground outside the venue was a bit damp under foot.

The music kicked off at about 7.30pm and my fave song of the night was Black Fingernails, Red Wine.
It was a fun night and the music was great.

I believe that Eskimo Joe will continue to remain one of Australia's most popular home grown bands, and they are bound to stay in the mix of some of the most requested music on Australian radio.

Websites
Eskimo Joe http://www.eskimojoe.net/
Live At The Chapel http://www.liveatthechapel.com.au/
Russian Standard Vodka http://www.russianstandardvodka.com/
MCM Media http://www.mcmmedia.com.au/
Nicole Hart at revolutions per minute PR nicole@revolutions.com.au
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Reece Mastin is the Winner of The X Factor 2011

Reece Mastin is the winner of The X Factor 2011!

The 16-year-old rocker from Adelaide beat out formers such as Andrew Wishart and Perth’s Johnny Ruffo.

Reece has scored a contract with Sony, and his debut single, “Good Night,” is available to download from iTunes. Reece thanked his family, friends, fans, and his mentor, Guy Sebastian, who he looks up to.

The announcement of Reece’s victory came at the end of a second grand final night for The X Factor, where famous guests included The Fray and Kylie Minogue; they also hit the stage last night and performed with Andrew and Reece respectively. The show was filled with flashbacks, from the very first auditions, through boot camp and to the live shows. Johnny was the first to be eliminated, but he was soon back onstage to sing songs from The Beatles with the top 12 acts and Iraq war survivor Emmanuel Kelly, who touched hearts back in the audition stages.

Reece and Andrew’s journeys were shown onscreen before they performed again; Andrew’s rendition of “With or Without You” had an extra personal touch as he shared photos from his wedding and family with the audience. Then, at the conclusion of an exciting and emotional show, Luke Jacobz had his gold envelope at the ready and announced Reece’s name. Congratulations to Reece for winning The X Factor 2011!

Kellan Lutz and Sharni Vinson; Entertainment Industry Power Couple On The Rise - 22nd November 2011

Ladies and gentlemen... plenty of hunks and babes in 'Sin City' Sydney at the moment with the GQ 'Man Of The Year' Awards and all.

Spotted at Sydney International Airport yesterday were Kellan Lutz and his Australian lady friend Sharni Vinson.

The power couple (or power team) if they prefer, are down under for the GQ Man of the Year awards and arrived looking fashionable as usual.

Twilight star Lutz, who recently released the Abbot+Main fashion line, strolled through Sydney Airport in a cool T-shirt and linen blazer while Vinson got eyes in her lovely hat, sunnies and layered sweaters. We wonder if they packed a raincoat and umbrella in their luggage.

Vinson is planning to reunite with family in Cronulla before the release of her two new films, Bait and You're Next.

Australian Alex O'Loughlin also arrived ahead of the GQ Awards, expecting to snatch at least one award.

Websites

GQ (Australia)

http://www.gq.com.au/

GQ (United States)

http://www.gq.com/

Sydney Opera House

Baker Brand Image & Public Relations

http://www.bakerbrand.com.au/

Eva Rinaldi Photography

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/evarinaldiphotography/

Music News Australia

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GQ Australia Man Of The Year Joel Edgerton - 22nd November 2011

Ladies and gentlemen... your man of the year is wait for it... Joel Edgerton.

To many Joe and Jan Doe's a year ago they wouldn't have known who Joel Edgerton was. Insiders, a spread of actors and a few journalists - yes, but others - not much chance.

It wasn't because of lack of talent or good looks - things just were not going his way.

Man, what a difference a year (and a couple of well received firms and some good PR can make) hey.

Hollywood and AussieWood was sure taking its sweet time with this fine Aussie talent, but all's well that ends well.

Journey back to 2008 and Edgerton had just starred in The Square, a flick he co-wrote and his brother, Nash, directed. Well received by many, but no calls. "I sat in Australia going, ‘No one has called me about working for ages, I don’t know if I’m ever going to get another job.’"

A few small roles came Edgerton's way, then quite again. He wasn't sure if Hollywood wanted him.

"I’ve had a lot of ‘moments’ and near misses, stops and starts in this whole game," Edgerton says "I’ve been in it for 15 years and I’ve done some things that are good and some that are bad, things that deserved more recognition. My whole journey and career has been really interesting but the one element it never really had was any sense of great momentum."

So what's happening for Joel? Last year Animal Kingdom hit the mark. Then Warrior. Would you believe he has three flicks on the way even before the release of Bazmark's The Great Gatsby, currently shooting in Sydney, with a few more projects in the works.

Oh, it was raining cats and dogs outside the awards, with fans getting drenched, and some media also copped a bit of a spray. Our boy Joel was dry as a bone however. Make no mistake, his luck has changed for the better.

Little wonder that brilliant Aussie talent is this year's GQ’s Man of the Year.

Websites

GQ (Australia)

http://www.gq.com.a/

GQ (United States)

http://www.gq.com/

Sydney Opera House

Baker Brand Image & Public Relations

http://www.bakerbrand.com.au/

Eva Rinaldi Photography

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http://www.slamfestival.com.au/

SLAM Summer Beach Volleyball Festival Launch On The Islands Sydney - 22nd November 2011

The SLAM Summer Beach Volleyball Festival is kicking off its national tour by way of an exclusive media launch today. Music industry talent, celebrities and media will roll out to the celebration at Sydney’s newest and most elite event venue.

Promotional blurb reads:

SLAM is a youth culture brand which produces the biggest beach volleyball festival in the southern hemisphere! More than just a damn good party: it's a community of girls and guys across the Australia who love their health and wellbeing as much as their music. As well as an overload of fun, fashion and music, SLAM is centred around an amateur and elite summer beach volleyball competition at the best beaches around Australia. We're committed to nurturing the sport of beach volleyball as well as to discovering and supporting the best and brightest emerging DJ and Aussie band talent around the country. We thrive on connecting with like-minded sponsors and brands who are just as dedicated as us to producing events that are all about creating an amazing experience you'll remember forever.

Who Is Coming?

Angus McLaren – Packed to the Rafters

Lincoln Younes – Home and Away

Anastasia Natasa Drimousis – The Amazing Race

Lincoln Lewis – Logie winner and Underbelly Razor

Sheena Reyes – Offspring

Rhiannon Fish – Home and Away

Blake Worrall Thompson – Cleo Bachelor 2011, Health and Well being expert

Alicia Banit – Dance Academy, Summer Heights High

Curtis Oakes – Home and Away

Dan Ewing – Home and Away

Kate Elsworth – Model/Dj

DJ Cadell – DJ

Where You Ask...

The Islands, Sydney Harbour.

Guests will be escorted on private water taxis from the Opera House to a floating island aptly named The Islands on Sydney harbour. This event will lend itself to some amazing picture opportunities with guests mingling in the VIP cabanas and lounging on day beds with the iconic Sydney Harbour as its backdrop.

When? Today 5.30pm sharp, Tuesday 22nd November.

Snapshot

In just over 10 years SLAM has grown to become THE biggest beach volleyball festival in the southern hemisphere

SLAM is gearing up to hit the best beaches around the country over the summer!

SLAM is a niche music festival centred around health and wellbeing

This year for the first year SLAM will feature an elite competition with some of Australia's best volleyball players

Kicks off on December 3rd and will wind up mid February

Travelling to best beaches around the country - Noosa (qld), Palm (nsw), St Kilda (vic), Scarborough (wa) and Glenelg beaches (sa).

Featuring some of Australia's best emerging as well as well known dj talent.

Well done to all who helped put SLAM together.

Websites

SLAM Summer Beach Volleyball Festival

RARAPR

http://www.rarapr.com/

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