STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS

In Summer 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes Star Trek Into Darkness.

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis.

With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction.

As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Visit the official Facebook page facebook.com/StarTrekAU

First Wave of Stellar Music and Arts Acts Announced for 2013 St Kilda Festival ST KILDA FESTIVAL 2013

The St Kilda Festival, Australia’s largest free music festival, today announced the first wave of headliners, including the internationally acclaimed Midnight Juggernauts DJs, iconic rock band Bluejuice and spiritual songstress Thelma Plum alongside the new Soundkraft Records electronic music stage on Festival Sunday, culminating the nine-day celebration of music and culture.

Showcasing St Kilda at its best, the festival is now in its 33^rd year and will take place from Saturday, 2 to Sunday, 10 February 2013.

Festival Producer Adele Denison is proud to announce the 2013 St Kilda Festival program will include more than 150 artists across seven stages and more than 40 St Kilda venues.

“The St Kilda Festival celebrates Australian music and culture and we’re thrilled to offer a nine-day program of entertainment, during which St Kilda will entertain more than 400,000 families and music lovers,” said Ms Denison.

Outdoor indigenous festival, Yalukit Wilum Ngargee: People Place Gathering kicks things off on Saturday, 2 February, featuring soulful blues artist, Kutcha Edwards and Koori songstress, Illana Atkinson and the Deans.

Home grown talent is celebrated at Live N Local throughout the week, and  includes Bon Jovi support act The Scarlets and unique songbird Suzie Stapleton, with Melbourne indie pop sensations Better than the Wizards bringing the beats on Festival Sunday’s Live N Local Stage.

The highlight of Melbourne’s event calendar, Festival Sunday will see sultry chanteause Kylie Auldist liven up O’Donnell Gardens, alongside headliners Midnight Juggernauts DJs, Bluejuice, Thelma Plum and Client Liason on the New Music Stage.

Aside from a vast array of music, the impressive program also sees Humphrey B Bear returning to the Festival Sunday Kidzone and guided tours of the historic Esplanade Vaults, a rare opportunity to visit the vaults and open them to the public.

All nine days of the St Kilda Festival offer a different experience, bringing together arts and music and celebrating Australian culture.

The Festival is produced and presented by the City of Port Phillip and supported by the Victorian Government through Arts Victoria. For further information please visit www.stkildafestival.com.au

The full 2013 St Kilda Festival line-up will be announced on Monday, 7th January.