A new look for an Iconic Australian Brand: Sportscraft

A new look for an Iconic Australian Brand...

Leading Australian lifestyle brand Sportscraft continues to strengthen its retail presence with the opening of a flagship store on 12 October 2012 within the Westfield Bondi Junction centre. This store will be the first in Australia to have the cutting edge new shop fit out representing the brands fresh new direction. 

In her role as Sportscraft Brand Ambassador, Kristy Hinze will help celebrate the opening of Sportscraft Westfield Bondi Junction at a store media event on the 18th of October from 6:00 - 8:00pm. 

Daniel Bracken, Apparel Group CEO said “Our strategy for Sportscraft centers around creating broad customer appeal, this investment in the ‘look & feel’ and the in-store experience will help cement Sportscraft’s position as the leading Australian brand”.

The new store fit will provide customers with an exploratory retail experience combining elements of Sportscraft heritage to create a truly authentic feeling. 

Textured timbers paired with rustic features and elements of innovate design create a fun yet whimsical journey for shoppers.

This new look is a mixture of stylish, yet recognisable and timeless details.  It is traditional with modern; old with new; light with dark. 

Further stores will be rolled out through 2013. 

Sportscraft Brand Overview...

Today, Sportscraft provides inspiration to the Australian man and woman, with a range of clothing and accessories that epitomise fresh, modern styling, outstanding quality, consistent fit, fabric innovation and great value. Sportscraft is for people who seek to be inspired to look their very best and value the quality that Sportscraft has been providing customers since 1914.

Websites

Sportscraft

www.sportscraft.com.au

Apparel Group

www.apparelgroup.com.au

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UNSUNG HEROES TO PREMIERE AT COCKATOO ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S CHARITY

Unsung Heroes is a revelatory documentary from producer and international children's advocate Alethea Gold, revealing the behind the scenes story of her collaboration with acclaimed photographer Luca Zordan as they travel across Africa to shoot their photographic book Children Of South Africa, their second in a charity series.

Premiering as a special fund raising screening at the Cockatoo Island Film Festival on Thursday 25th October, Unsung Heroes will be introduced by Alex Dimitriades, welcoming Her Excellency Ms Koleka Mqulwana, High Commissioner for the Republic of South Africa. Other guests attending this unique event include Heidi Middelton and Sara-Jane Clarke, Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman, George Gregan, Glenn Shorrock, Camilla Franks, Terry Biviano &Anthony Minichello,  Annalise Braakensiek, Fernando Frisoni, Leo Sayor, Deborah Thomas and  Alexandra Smart (Ginger and Smart). Exclusive drinks and nibbles at the Biloela Heritage House within the festival precinct will follow the screening.

This inspiring film, rather than offering up a story about grinding poverty, instead reveals a nation of children eager for opportunity, and the unsung heroes who have dedicated their lives to give them shelter, care and support.

The book Children Of South Africa was launched in conjunction with the

2011 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, raising funds for the charity AFRIKA TIKKUN, which looks after 25,000 extremely underprivileged and vulnerable children in 6 townships across South Africa. Nelson Mandela is the Chief Patron of this charity, and has commented, "The work this charity is doing is a miracle".

As part of their experience photographing this book, Gold and Zordan met Cynthia Tobias, a woman devoted to feeding and nurturing 28 vulnerable children, who now, due to the recent passing of her husband, relies on a single pension to ensure the survival of these children. Part of their ambition behind the screening of this film, is to raise money for this extraordinary woman and her extra special cause.

100% of the proceeds from this wonderful event will be donated to AFRIKA TIKKUN in partnership with Global Development Group to provide sports coaches for the 25,000 children under their care, as well as Cynthia Tobias, a very special unsung hero.

Guests will also be able to attend the 'Precinct Nightclub' on Cockatoo Island as part of their ticket, if they wish to stay and savour the festival atmosphere after this event. Otherwise a dedicated VIP Ferry will transport all Unsung Heroes guests to and from the island.

Details

Thursday 25th October 2012

6.00pm VIP Ferry departs Rose Bay Wharf; 6.15pm depart Opera House; 6.30pm arrives Cockatoo Island 6.45pm Screening in Blacksmith Cinema 7.45pm Drinks at Biloela Heritage House 9.30pm VIP Ferry returning to Rose Bay Wharf, arriving 10.00pm

Tickets $110 (including ferry)

100% of proceeds to be donated to AFRIKA TIKKUN in partnership with Global Development Group and Cynthia Tobias, an unsung hero.

To purchase tickets visit http://cockatooislandfilmfestival.com  

Everclear tours Australia: The Hi-Fi, Sydney

Photo Credit Christian Ross

Everclear is touring Australia - the first time in 14 years.

Friday night they played Hi-Fi, Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park, Sydney.

They previewed songs from their forthcoming album 'Invisible Stars'. They were joined by Sydney's own southern beach rockers, Strangers.

Everclear Australian Tour 2012:

Wednesday 10 October – Cooly Hotel, Coolangatta

Thursday 11 October – HiFi, Brisbane

Friday 12 October – HiFi, Sydney

Saturday 13 October – HiFi, Melbourne

Sunday 14 October – Capitol, Perth

Band Members:

Art Alexakis - Lead Vocals, Guitar

Davey French - Guitar, Vox

Freddy Herrera - Bass, Vox

Josh Crawley - Keyboards, Vox

Sean Winchester - Drums, Percussion, Vox

Websites

Everclear

www.everclearonline.com

Merrick Watts to co-host Radio Awards with Sharon Osbourne

News Media Update...

Triple M Network’s national radio host Merrick Watts is to co-host this year’s Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) with special international guest, Sharon Osbourne.

The well-known comedian, radio host and television presenter said he was honoured to be co-hosting with such an internationally well-known personality.  “I was thrilled to be asked to co-host the Awards. I am really looking forward to meeting Sharon in person and explaining to her what a bogan is. It’s best she knows what she’ll be working with.” 

Additional presenters announced today include Nova’s breakfast team, Fitzy and Wippa (Ryan Fitzgerald and Michael Wipfli), WSFM breakfast team, Jonesy & Amanda, (Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller), 2UE drive presenter, Paul Murray, Nova presenters, Kate Langbroek and Tim Blackwell, Southern Cross Austereo, Radar presenters, Ella Hooper & Byron Cooke and Mix 106.5 Love God, Richard Mercer.

Entertainment on the night will include Guy Sebastian, The Veronicas, Timomatic, Commercial Radio Australia country scholarship winner, BayLou, plus a performance by the winner of First Break, the commercial radio industry and Mushroom Group's new emerging talent initiative.

In addition to co-hosting the Awards Sharon Osbourne will be the keynote speaker at the National Radio Conference on 12 October, also at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

News Media Update...

Merrick Watts to co-host Radio Awards with Sharon Osbourne...  

Triple M Network’s national radio host Merrick Watts is to co-host this year’s Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) with special international guest, Sharon Osbourne.

The well-known comedian, radio host and television presenter said he was honoured to be co-hosting with such an internationally well-known personality.  “I was thrilled to be asked to co-host the Awards.  I am really looking forward to meeting Sharon in person and explaining to her what a bogan is.  It’s best she knows what she’ll be working with.”  

Well recognised as a leading performer in comedy, acting and presenting, Watts presents the weekday drive program, Merrick & The Highway Patrol with Rachel Corbett and Jules Schiller on Triple M’s national metropolitan and regional radio network.  After more than 10 years on Australian breakfast radio he is now enjoying starting work at a more civilised hour and spending mornings with his wife, Georgie, son Wolfe and daughter Kinga. 

Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner said, “Merrick is a highly skilled presenter and comedian and will be a terrific co-host with Sharon Osbourne.”

The 24th annual ACRAs, to be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour on October 13 is a highlight of the radio industry’s yearly calendar, attracting radio personalities and stars from around Australia.

Additional presenters announced today include Nova’s breakfast team, Fitzy and Wippa (Ryan Fitzgerald and Michael Wipfli), WSFM breakfast team, Jonesy & Amanda, (Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller), 2UE drive presenter, Paul Murray, Nova presenters, Kate Langbroek and Tim Blackwell, Southern Cross Austereo, Radar presenters, Ella Hooper & Byron Cooke and Mix 106.5 Love God, Richard Mercer. 

Entertainment on the night will include Guy Sebastian, The Veronicas, Timomatic, Commercial Radio Australia country scholarship winner, BayLou, plus a performance by the winner of First Break, the commercial radio industry and Mushroom Group's new emerging talent initiative.

Organised by Commercial Radio Australia, on behalf of the radio industry, the ACRAs include 33 categories, which cover all areas of radio broadcasting including news, talk, sport, music and entertainment. The Awards are peer judged with multilevel judging for the majority of categories by panels comprised of industry members well as specialist judging panels for specific awards, such as the Brain White Award. Winners are announced across three sections: metropolitan, provincial and country.

In addition to co-hosting the Awards Sharon Osbourne will be the keynote speaker at the National Radio Conference on 12 October, also at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Update...

Osbourne jetted a plane directly to Sydney from Honolulu after attending her son Jack's wedding last weekend. She catches a plane out of Sydney tomorrow.

Websites

Commercial Radio Australia

www.commercialradio.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com