Friday, 16 December 2011

Christina Aguilera turns 31

Christina Aguilera turns 31

American pop singer Christina Aguilera celebrates her 31st birthday today. Aguilera was born in New York in 1980.
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Website: http://www.christinaaguilera.com/
Christina Aguilera is one of the most successful recording artists of the decade, selling more than 42 million albums worldwide and estimated to be worth $60 million. Aguilera is responsible for catchy singles such as What a Girl Wants, Beautiful, Fighter, Ain't No Other Man and Keeps Gettin' Better.

The World's Most Spectacular New Year's Eve Party Just Got Better

Sydney Resolution Excluded From Dry Zone; Let The Champers Flow!


Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert is thrilled to let New Year’s Eve party goers know that on the back of Sydney Council’s announcement of alcohol-free zones at New Year’s Eve fireworks hot spots, Sydney Resolution will remain a licensed event – with multiple bars stocked with a full range of beer, wine and spirits – exclusively for Sydney Resolution patrons to enjoy.

Yesterday’s announcement of alcohol bans across Sydney will ensure that those seeing in the New Year around popular party locations (parks, beaches and reserves) will have to do so with water, juice and soft drinks only due to a Sydney Council dry zone decision. However, Sydney Resolution patrons will not only be able to enjoy the very best in music and premium fireworks displays, but also icy cold beers, chilled wines, spirits and flowing champagne.

Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert is Sydney’s biggest New Year’s Eve party, which will be staged at Sydney’s Glebe Island, overlooking the iconic Sydney Harbour on Saturday December 31st 2011. The inaugural Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert will feature international superstars including Jamiroquai, Culture Club and Pet Shop Boys, as well as Australia’s very own Guy Sebastian, Pseudo Echo and Lyndsey Ollard.

With unobstructed, stunning views of the city and the fireworks display, there is no better place to be on New Year’s Eve than Glebe Island. See 2011 out with a bang with some of the world’s biggest classic and contemporary artists, playing all the songs you know and love.

Sydney’s Glebe Island will turn into a ‘mini city’ for this very special event, with a custom-built venue providing the very best in entertainment and bars, an incredible on-site ‘village’ showcasing Sydney’s best local and international food, and a unique array of retail and market stalls.

Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert is the hottest ticket in town for New Year’s Eve!
Please be advised that Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert is a licensed event – all patrons must be over 18 years of age.

Glebe Island is situated under the Anzac Bridge on the beautiful Sydney Harbour. All patrons will arrive and depart by ferry or bus service from terminals and wharfs provided by Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert. 

Please note there is no parking at the event. Gates open at 2pm, entertainment commences at 4:00pm and all performances will conclude by 1:45am. Gates close at 3.00am.

The Line Up...

JAMIROQUAI With more than 25 million album sales worldwide it’s fair to say that JAMIROQUAI are one of the UK’s most successful acts of any era. Fronted by the charismatic Jay Kay, JAMIROQUAI are coming down under for an electrifying live funk spectacular. JAMIROQUAI led the acid-jazz movement in the early ‘90s, later shifting to a unique mix of funk, soul and disco. Hits such as Cosmic Girl, You Give Me Something, When You Gonna Learn, Virtual Insanity, Little L and Love Foolosophy all formed the sound of a generation. With a seventh hit album, Rock Dust Light
Star, JAMIROQUAI show no sign of stopping, as they dust off their moves for an exclusive show at Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert.

CULTURE CLUB were at the forefront of the New Romantic movement, and one of the defining music acts of the 1980s. CULTURE CLUB – Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss – had an incredible seven Top 10 hits in Australia including Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, Karma Chameleon, Church Of The Poison Mind and The War Song. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see CULTURE CLUB in all their original glory. The songs are timeless, the voice is unique and the band is still one-of-a-kind.

PET SHOP BOYS - Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - are electronic dance-pop pioneers and one of the world’s bestselling artists. PET SHOP BOYS have sold more than 100 million records worldwide and had 17 Top 40 hits in Australia, and continue to set the charts and dance floor on fire with dance and pop classics like West End Girls, It’s A Sin, Go West, What Have I Done To Deserve This and Always On My Mind. Fans at Sydney Resolution New Year’s Eve Concert can expect a one-of-a-kind show from the PET SHOP BOYS, who are reproducing their theatrical stage performance – including the major video and dance component – that was created in 2009 at London’s O2.

GUY SEBASTIAN is undoubtedly one of Australia’s greatest singer-songwriters. His first solo single, Angels Brought Me Here, debuted at number one and was the fastest-selling Australian single in ARIA chart history. Add to this his string of awards and the fact he is the only Australian male artist in Australian music history to achieve five chart-topping singles
– including Angels Brought Me Here, All I Need Is You, Out With My Baby, Like It Like That and Who’s That Girl? – and you can see why GUY SEBASTIAN is not to be missed this New Year’s Eve.

PSEUDO ECHO pioneered the new ‘80s electro-pop sound in Australia and quickly established themselves as one of the country’s most successful and influential bands with Top 10 hits such as Listening, A Beat For You, Don’t Go, Living In A Dream and their iconic cover of Lipps Inc’s Funky Town. Since forming in 1982, the band have had album sales in excess of one million worldwide, a Top 10 single on the Billboard US pop charts and a number one single on the
Billboard US dance charts. In 2011 PSEUDO ECHO’S relentless party groove continues to resonate with musicians and fans alike, so get ready to keep groovin’ with some energy this New Year’s Eve!

LYNDSEY OLLARD is an English-born recording artist who splits her time between the Australian Northern Beaches and her UK home. Her debut album, One Night Stand, is eclectic and witty with a combination of catchy beats, haunting melodies and at times hilariously dry lyrics – from the tongue in cheek pub anthem Wasted, through to the heartbreaking tribute Too Young To Die.

The World’s Most Spectacular New Year’s Eve Party

With Jamiroquai, Culture Club, Pet Shop Boys, Guy Sebastian, Pseudo Echo and Lyndsey Ollard.



Our friends at Sydney Resolution are thrilled to announce Sydney’s biggest New Year’s Eve party, which will be staged at Sydney’s Glebe Island overlooking the iconic Sydney Harbour on Saturday December 31st 2011. The inaugural Sydney Resolution NYE Event will feature international superstars including Jamiroquai, Culture Club and Pet Shop Boys, as well as Australia’s very own Guy Sebastian, Pseudo Echo and Lyndsey Ollard. 


Sydney Resolution NYE Event is sure to be an unforgettable night of music and festivities, showcasing some of the biggest acts in the world against a backdrop that only Sydney can provide.
With unobstructed, stunning views of the city and the fireworks display, there is no better place to be on New Year’s Eve than Glebe Island. See 2011 out with a bang with some of the world’s biggest classic and contemporary artists, playing all the songs you know and love.
 Sydney’s Glebe Island will turn into a ‘mini city’ for this very special event, with a custom-built venue providing the very best in entertainment and bars, an incredible on-site ‘village’ showcasing Sydney’s best local and international food, and a unique array of retail and market stalls.
Sydney Resolution NYE Event will be the hottest ticket in town for New Year’s Eve!
Please be advised that Sydney Resolution NYE Event is a licensed event – all patrons must be over 18 years of age.
Glebe Island is situated on the beautiful Sydney Harbour. All patrons will arrive and depart by ferry or bus service from terminals and wharfs provided by Sydney Resolution . Please note there is no parking at the event. Gates open at 2pm, entertainment commences at 4:00pm and all performances will conclude by 1:45am. Gates close at 3.00am
Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster
 Visit sydneyresolution.com for more information or visit them on facebook or twitter.


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Carols in the Domain - Sydney

Carols in the Domain - Sydney

Australia's largest free Christmas concert returns to Sydney's Royal Botanical Gardens for the 29th year in a row, offering attendees the chance to watch some of the biggest names in Australian show business performing live on stage.
Venue:
The Domain, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 20:30
Website: http://www.carolsinthedomain.com/
This annual event attracts tens of thousands of people to come together and join in the festive cheer with some of Channel 7's biggest personalities as well as some of the best Australian and international musicians.

For its 29th year, the much loved Christmas event will be hosted by Channel 7 personalities Grant Denyer and Natalie Barr. Georgie Parker, Hugh Sheridan, Damien Leith, The X Factor winner Reece Martin, The Wiggles, Paulini, Tania Doko, David Campbell and Melinda Schneider will also make appearances and perform on the night.

Sponsor: Woolworths Limited 02 8885 0000 (1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, NSW, 2153) ID:41975
Who's coming:
Grant Denyer, Natalie Barr, Georgie Parker, Hugh Sheridan, Damien Leith, Reece Martin, The Wiggles and more

Sounds Of Light charity concert - Sydney

Sounds Of Light charity concert - Sydney

Sounds of Light is a charity concert that combines live entertainment and fundraising for orphans living in developing nations.
Venue:
Allphones Arena, 8 Bayswater Drive, Wentworth Point
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 18:00
Website: http://www.soundsoflight.com.au/
It is estimated that in the developing world, 1 child dies every 3 seconds because of basic lack of safe water, health care, shelter and food. All children in the world should have the same opportunities in life, and have the chance to grow up healthy and happy. That is the motivation behind Sounds Of Light, with the money raised going to sponsor children in developing nations.

The concert will be in the form of Islamic Nasheed, Islamic vocal music that is either sung a cappella or accompanied by percussion instruments or minimal digital remastering. Some of the artist performing are Maher Zain, Irfan Makki, Gulf Echo, Mishary Al Aradah and comedian Azhar Usman.

The event will visit Sydney at the Allphones Arena on the 17th of December and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 18th of December.

Who's coming:
Maher Zain, Irfan Makki, Gulf Echo, Mishary Al Aradah, Azhar Usman and more

Sound of Melbourne Records launch - Melbourne

Sound of Melbourne Records launch - Melbourne

Sound of Melbourne Records are a brand spanking new non-profit making independent record label that will celebrate its launch in St Kilda this weekend.
Venue:
Pure Pop Records, 221 Barkly Street, St Kilda
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011 to Sunday, December 18, 2011
Time: 14:00
Website: http://www.soundofmelbourne.com/
Sound of Melbourne Records is celebrating its launch with the release of its very first record, Sampler 2011 this weekend at Pure Pop Records in St Kilda. Sampler 2011 is a compilation album of 13 unsigned Melbourne/Victorian independent artist's released on both CD and old school vinyl, with a 24-page booklet and free art prints.

To launch the Sounds of Melbourne Sampler 2011, eight of the 13 artists included on the album will showcase their music as part of a special launch weekend with free performances today and tomorrow.

St Kilda FC media call - Melbourne

St Kilda FC media call - Melbourne

St Kilda Football Club players Nick Dal Santo and Sam Gilbert will turn into fashion stylists when they visit Ted Baker Chadstone for this media opportunity today.
Venue:
Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 10:30 to 12:00
Website: http://www.saints.com.au/
Ted Baker, Official Corporate Wear Supplier of the St Kilda Football Club, have just resigned as a Club Partner for the 2012 season and to celebrate are offering all 2011 St Kilda Members a 20% discount on full priced merchandise in their three Australian stores throughout December.

Arguably the two most stylist Saints, Nick Dal Santo and Sam Gilbert will be on hand today between 10:30am and 12noon to give their tips on what's hot this summer and help shoppers with their Christmas purchases.

Sponsor: Centrebet International Limited 02 9206 8888 (110-116 Bourke Road, Alexandria, NSW, 2015) ID:9574
Who's coming:
Nick Dal Santo and Sam Gilbert

'Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route' exhibition opens - Sydney

'Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route' exhibition opens - Sydney

This exhibition recently travelled to Perth for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and will now open at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
Venue:
Australian Museum, 6 College Street, Sydney
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011 to Sunday, April 29, 2012
Website: http://www.nma.gov.au/
This groundbreaking exhibition reveals the richness of desert life today. It tells the story of the Canning Stock Route's impact on Aboriginal people and the importance of the Country that surrounds it, through the works of senior and emerging artists and the stories of traditional custodians.

It is a story of contact, conflict and survival, of exodus and return, seen through Aboriginal eyes and interpreted through their voices, art and new media.

RocKwiz live tour - Perth

RocKwiz live tour - Perth

Following the success of their television Christmas specials, SBS' hugely popular music trivia quiz show RocKwiz will this year bring their festive season edition on a national tour.
Venue:
Perth Zoo, 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Website: www.sbs.com.au/rockwiz/
This year Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis and the expanded RocKwiz Orkestra are taking their Christmas shows on the road. Dugald is loading the sled and sourcing some high quality frankincense and myrrh and we are coming to a theatre near you.

As always, audiences can expect an all-star, mystery guest line up, combined with some brand new theatrical flourishes and of course, the usual selection of brave audience members, sitting behind the buzzers, answering some curly Christmas quiz questions and bringing the house down with our legendary 'Contestant Karaoke'.

Who's coming:
Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis

KFC T20 Big Bash season begins - Sydney

KFC T20 Big Bash season begins - Sydney

The KFC T20 Big Bash League will kick off tonight with a match between Sydney 6ers and the Brisbane Heat at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Venue:
Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park Road, Moore Park
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 19:00
Website: http://www.bigbash.com.au/
The first match in the T20 KFC Big Bash league will see the likes of Brett Lee, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson of the Sydney 6ers take on Daniel Vittori, Mathew Hayden and Nathan Hauritz of the Brisbane Heat.

Who's coming:
Brett Lee, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson

Christmas with the Penguins - Melbourne

Christmas with the Penguins - Melbourne

Melburnites will be able to enjoy an exclusive dinner and live entertainment while being seated around the Melbourne Aquarium's penguin exhibit at this special event this evening.
Venue:
Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street & King Street , Melbourne
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 19:00 to 22:30
Website: http://www.fivestarfunctions.com.au/
Christmas with the Penguins is a unique annual function that encourages workmates and colleagues to get together and celebrate the festive season with some feathered friends - the penguins who reside at Melbourne Aquarium.

The event will be held on Friday the 16th, Saturday 17th and Thursday the 22nd of December.

Express Media Awards winners announced - Melbourne

Express Media Awards winners announced - Melbourne

Melbourne's support and development group for young writers will announce the winners of its annual Express Media Awards at a gala extravaganza this evening.
Venue:
The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 18:30
Website: http://www.expressmedia.org.au/
Express Media are a Melbourne-based organisation that presents an annual artistic program that aims to develop and support creative skills in young writers and media professionals.

Tonight, the organisation will announce the winners of its Express Media Awards as well as the John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers and the Write Across Victoria competitions. The Express Media Award categories are as follows:

* Best New Project By a Young Person in Each State
* Best Metaphor
* Funniest Piece
* Best Newcomer
* Best Illustration
* Best Themed Submission
* Outstanding Achievement by a Young Writer under 25 working across art forms
* Oustanding Achivement by a Young Writer under 25

Tonight's awards will be hosted by satirist, writer and editor Geoff Lemon and will also feature the launch of issue 87 of Voiceworks, themed 'Play'.

Who's coming:
Geoff Lemon

Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq meet Renegades team-mates - Melbourne

Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq meet Renegades team-mates - Melbourne

Pakistan stars Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq will be available for their first major media opportunity today and will be onsite with Renegades captain Andrew McDonald, Shaun Tait and Dirk Nannes.
Venue:
Docklands Stadium (Etihad), 740 Bourke Street, Docklands
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 14:50
Website: http://www.melbournerenegades.com.au/
The Renegades start their KFC T20 Big Bash League season against the Strikers in Adelaide on Sunday, before returning to Melbourne to play their first home match at Etihad Stadium against the Perth Scorchers.


Who's coming:
Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaw, Shaun Tait, Andrew McDonald, Dirk Nannes

Brisbane Roar training and media call - Brisbane

Brisbane Roar training and media call - Brisbane

Brisbane Roar will hold a training session this this afternoon with a media opportunity available at the start of training.
Venue:
Ballymore Stadium, Corner Clyde Road and Butterfield Street, Herston
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 14:15 to 15:30
Website: www.footballaustralia.com.au/brisbaneroar


Sponsor: The Coffee Club 07 3010 3000 (336-338 Montague Road, West End, QLD, 4101) ID:2516

Online media briefing into coal seam gas

The Australian Science Media Centre will host an online background briefing series into coal seam gas today. The series aims to help journalists sift through the hype surrounding this controversial subject and to understand the facts.
Online media briefing into coal seam gas
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 11:00
Website: http://www.aussmc.org/
This online background briefing series will feature a range of experts from different institutions and industry and will include topics such as:

* Why are industries interested in coal seam gas and why should the public care?
* What actually is coal seam gas, how does one collect it and how is it different to shale gas? What is fracking and why is that important?
* Where are Australia's deposits, are they widespread and are all the sites suitable - if not, why not?
* Why is water such a key part of all this: groundwater, contaminated water, leaching, water use and waste water are all hitting the news, but which are the most important issues, which are the hardest to deal with, which will cause the most harm and how many questions are still unanswered?
* Is it worth it? The pros and cons of CSG: How green is CSG compared with other energy sources. Why is it seen as having a key role in a move to renewable energy? Are the emissions actually lower? How real are the issues of soil contamination and health effects?

Briefing 1: The Process
* What does CSG involve and why is it now being considered?
* How does CSG form and where can CSG mining take place in Australia?
* What is the process for mining coal seam gas?
* Which chemicals are used? What is hydraulic fracturing ("fracking"), and is it dangerous?
* How does it differ to extracting shale gas?
* What are the key difficulties and issues to be considered?
* What can we learn from the rest of the world?

Speakers
* Dr Peter Stone, Director of the Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance
* Dr Judy Bailey, Coal geologist and coal and sedimentary petrologist, University of Newcastle
* Dr Edson Nakagawa, Director of the Petroleum and Geothermal Portfolio, CSIRO

ANZ holds annual general meeting - Sydney

ANZ holds annual general meeting - Sydney

One of Australia's big four banks, ANZ, will discuss its full-year results for the 2010/11 financial year at its annual general meeting today.
Venue:
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 10:00
Website: http://www.anz.com.au/

'Journey to the Abyss' exhibition launch - Adelaide

'Journey to the Abyss' exhibition launch - Adelaide

Journey to the Abyss is an adventure into the ocean's depths, offering visitors a chance to venture into the unknown and discover a world beyond their imagination.
Venue:
South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 09:30
Website: http://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/
More people have been into outer space than to the bottom of the ocean, a habitat that is 11 times larger than all the world's other habitats put together.

Journey to the Abyss is an adventure into the ocean's depths. Visitors can discover hydrothermal vents and some of the remarkable creatures that inhabit these deep waters, some more than three kilometres below sea level.

Containing more than 90 real deep-sea specimens, the exhibition is based on the South Australian Museum's own collections. These are rarely seen items, many of which have never been out on public display. The exhibition also features a full-sized, deep-sea, interactive submarine model, similar to real research submersibles.

The event launch will be an exclusive viewing for media and Professor Suzanne Miller, Director of the South Australian Museum; Jo Bain, Supervisor of 3D Design and Mark Judd, Head of Public Programs and Exhibition Manager will all be available at this morning's preview.

Journey to the Abyss will open at the South Australian Museum tomorrow and run until March 12, 2012.

Canberra Raiders pre season training

Canberra Raiders pre season training

Canberra Raiders will be holding a pre-season training this morning with interview opportunities. Interviews will commence at 8:30am and vision and photos from 9:00am
Venue:
Canberra Raiders, 2 Eade Street, Bruce
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 08:30
Website: http://www.raiders.com.au/

NSW Police Attestation Ceremony - Goulburn

NSW Police Attestation Ceremony - Goulburn

Approximately 500 new police officers will march out at an Attestation ceremony at the New South Wales Police Academy in Goulburn this morning.
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 08:00
Website: http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/
Helicopters must be on the ground at the NSW Police Academy by 8:30am and land on the oval adjacent to the parade ground. Pilots need to be aware of wires in the area and land between 8:00am and 8:30am.

Journalists must contact Sergeant Craig Bishop by 4:00pm on Thursday afternoon to confirm arrangements on 02 4828 8576 or 0400 381 540.

All journalists and media crews must attend a briefing at the media area at the eastern end of the main stage alongside the parade ground. Journalists will be provided with media packages as well as details of the ceremony's program. Media attending the ceremony must attend the briefing.

Breakfast with James Packer - Perth

Breakfast with James Packer - Perth

Australia's best known billionaire will talk about his vision for Crown Limited, its role in reviving Australia's tourism sector and the $2 billion investment in refreshing the business at this breakfast in Perth today.
Venue:
Burswood Entertainment Complex, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 07:00 to 09:00
Website: events.thewest.com.au
James Packer is the head of Australia's leading gaming group, Crown Limited. His Consolidated Press Holdings is the 43 per cent shareholder of Crown Ltd, the company behind Burswood and Melbourne's iconic Crown Entertainment Complex; as well as casino assets in Macau and Great Britain.

Packer will be talking about his vision for Crown Limited, its role in reviving Australian tourism and the $2 billion investment in refreshing and expanding the Burswood and Crown business at this breakfast in Perth today.

Who's coming:
James Packer

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's 'Recorders' opens - Sydney

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's 'Recorders' opens - Sydney

The Museum of Contemporary Art presents Australia's first solo exhibition by one of the worlds favourite interactive artists, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, as part of the Sydney International Art Series.
Venue:
Museum of Contemporary Art Limited, 140 George Street, The Rocks
Date: Friday, December 16, 2011 to Sunday, February 12, 2012
Website: http://www.mca.com.au/
The exhibition, titled Recorders, will feature 13 recent artworks including 3 which have been made exclusively for the Sydney show by Lozano-Hemmer. He is world renown for using robotics, real time graphics, motion capture, film projections, positional sounds LED screens and a range of other devices. His highly interactive and complex digital artworks have attracted acclaim all across the globe. The exhibition at the MCA will be no exception.

In keeping with the title of the exhibition, guests will be encouraged to leave traces of themselves through out the show. This could be anything from recordings of their voices or questions they have long wanted answers. These are in fact necessary for the exhibition to take full form.