Monthly Archives: February 2014

Sydney Conservatorium February Events

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DATE EVENT TIME
22 Feb, 2014Saturday
Afternoon Tour – Rising Stars
 1:00pm
Morning Tour – Rising Stars
 10:00am
Open Academy – Rising Stars
 11:00am
Open Academy – Rising Stars
 2:00pm
26 Feb, 2014Wednesday
Lunchbreak Concert: Piano Unit
 1:10pm
Post-Concert Tour – Lunchbreak
 2:00pm
Pre-Concert Tour – Lunchbreak
 11:00am
28 Feb, 2014Friday

DMA Recital: Alfred Hill’s Concerto for Viola
 6:00pm
01 Mar, 2014Saturday
Afternoon Tour – Rising Stars
 1:00pm
Morning Tour – Rising Stars
 10:00am

 

Newcastle Conservatorium 2014 Program

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20 Feb, 2014  Thursday Musica Viva presents Kelemen Quartet. Combining youthful brilliance with the finest Hungarian tradition, the Kelemen Quartet’s energetic flair and striking charisma adds a thrilling modern zest to their performance of music from their great compatriot Bartok alongside a world premiere by Ross Edwards and well-known masterpieces. 7.30pm
27 Feb, 2014  Thursday Song Company. Fire of Love. From the courtly romance of the troubadours to the sensuous madrigal musings of Marenzio, this concert explores the fire of emotion. 7.00pm
20 March, 2014
Thursday		 Musica Viva presents Sitkovetsky Trio. This award-winning trio of acclaimed young solosits is conquering the globe with its unusual blend of dazzling virtuosity and heartfelt, thoughtful artistry. Their delight in playing together reaches out across the footlights to touch audiences in music by Smetana, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and a new work by Carl Vine. 7.30pm
27 March, 2014 Thursday Free Lunchtime Concert. American cellist Eugene Friesen four time Grammy Award Winner. Friesen has broken new ground for the cello, using it in a wide variety of non-classical settings and creating new techniques to expand its role as a solo and accompanying instrument 1.00pm
10 April, 2014 Thursday Free Lunchtime Concert. Romano Crivici. Crivici’s music has its roots in pop, contemporary, classical and native Australian sources…simple, haunting melodic patterns. 1.00pm
15 May, 2014Thursday Musica Viva presents American Brass Quintet. In their first Australian appearance for four decades, the world’s leading ‘high priests of brass’ bring their rich-toned and perfectly matched sound to this unforgettable, masterly concert, spanning the centuries from the grandeur of Renaissance Venice to the high-octane excitement of the 21st century. 7.30pm
4 Sept, 2014Thursday Musica Viva presents Imogen Cooper. One of the greatest pianists of her generation, Imogen Cooper CBE makes a long overdue return to Australia for this special program highlighting her poetic, insightful interpretations of the composers closest to her heart: Brahms, Schubert and Schumann. 7.30pm
25 Sept, 2014Thursday Musica Viva presents Borodin Quartet. The legendary Borodin String Quartet is approaching its 70th concert season, so every concert glows with the unmistakable authenticity of experience and knowledge: the power behind the mighty ‘Borodin sound’, heard at its finest in music by Shostakovich and Beethoven. 7.30pm
8 Nov, 2014Thursday Musica Viva presents Ray Chen with Timothy Young. Raised in Brisbane, jet-setting virtuoso Ray Chen is one of the brightest stars in the new generation of violinists. His first national recital tour (with the sensitive accompaniment of Timothy Young) has all the spectacular fireworks you could wish for, from the elegant finesse of Mozart and Prokofiev to the exuberant acrobatics of Sarasate. 7.30pm

THE WOLFE BROTHERS CHASE THE DREAM IN 2014

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Tasmania’s favourite sons The Wolfe Brothers have burst into 2014 full steam ahead with their ‘eye of the tiger’ approach to chasing their dream. The rockin’ country band continue to ride the wave that started for them almost 18 months ago when they captured the attention of the nation, and were voted into second place in the final of the nationally televised show Australia’s Got Talent.

“There is only one way to make dreams come true and that is through hard work,” says Tom Wolfe. “This is something all four of us agree on and live by. The good thing is we actually love doing everything that is required to be successful in this business. We are having the time of our lives right now”.

Since their time on Australia’s Got Talent in late 2012, the band have been on the road touring with Lee Kernaghan and playing to sell-out crowds across the country. Their debut album IT’S ON was released in January 2013 and so far has spawned three Top 10 singles, including their first #1 song and #1 video The Girl, The Bottle, The Memory. In their first year, they not only won the hearts of the nation, but also recognition by their peers. The Wolfe Brothers were nominated for four Golden Guitar Awards at this year’s Australian Country Music Awards.

“Just to be nominated was amazing for us,” says drummer Casey Kostiuk. “To be nominated in four categories blew us away, especially being one of the finalists for Highest Selling Album of the Year. The year 2013 was a great start for us”.

None of this was overnight success though, the band have certainly earned their stripes over the years. The Wolfe Brothers consists of two brothers, Nick and Tom Wolfe, and their two best mates, guitarist Brodie Rainbird and drummer Casey Kostiuk. They all grew up together on the same road just outside of Hobart. During their high school years they all started playing music together in different bands covering glam rock and heavy metal. After leaving school they all got together to form The Wolfe Brothers and for six years were weekend warriors playing covers in pubs and clubs across Tasmania. Their onstage energy, combined with their tight sound earned them a legion of fans across the home state – everyone loved to party at their local with The Wolfe Brothers whenever they were in town.

When the band decided to record some original songs they were drawn to the music that they loved most – modern country rock. The brothers grew up on a healthy diet of Australian country music, thanks to their mum, and the rock element came from their dad who still drums in his own rock band. After recording a four-track EP and selling thousands of copies, the band put their own money into recording a full length album which became their debut effort – IT’S ON. After laying down the tracks for the album in their bedrooms on a portable recording system they were signed for management by Stephen White Management [SWM], who also manages Lee Kernaghan.

SWM took the recordings to a friend in Nashville by the name of Luke Wooten. Luke is one of Nashville’s hottest producers (he has produced albums for Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler and is currently working with Brad Paisley). He loved the sound of the band and agreed to mix what was literally a bedroom recording. The end result is IT’S ON and it’s no surprise the album has earned acclaim around the country. The band finally met up with Luke in Nashville in June 2013 when they performed at the CMA Global Artists Party. After some late night bonding in various honky tonks around the country music city, they all became friends. Luke will fly to Australia in March and to produce the band’s second album, which is due to be recorded in Byron Bay at Studio 301. The band have spent the month of February locked away recording demo tracks of the new songs for their second release.

“We are incredibly excited about recording this next album from the start with Luke,” says Nick Wolfe. “He is a gifted producer who delivers sonically incredible work. We are all very happy with the batch of new songs that we have to choose from for the album. The hard part will be choosing what songs make it onto the album, we’ve got a short list of about 30 new songs”.

The Wolfe Brothers continue to tour with Lee Kernaghan’s Beautiful Noise tour throughout 2014 and are also headlining their own shows all around Australia. Their third and current single Lovin’ In The Summertime is climbing the Australian Country Music Charts and in true The Wolfe Brothers style, they still haven’t stopped working! It is all go… go… go… for The Wolfe Brothers – It’s On!

Don’t miss these opportunities to check out The Wolfe Brothers in concert – this is the band who are putting the ‘rock’ back into country! Tickets are on sale now.

MARCH 2014

 

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | 8pm

Mittagong RSL Club, MITTAGONG NSW

Bookings: (02) 4872 6700 | www.mittagongrsl.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Thursday 13 March 2014 | 8pm

Dapto Leagues Club, DAPTO NSW

Bookings: (02) 4261 1333

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

APRIL 2014

 

Friday 4 April 2014 | 8pm

Carmens, Miranda Hotel, MIRANDA NSW

Bookings: www.oztix.com.au

Special Guest: Morgan Evans Band

 

Saturday 5 April 2014 | 8pm

The Small Ballroom, NEWCASTLE NSW

Bookings: www.oztix.com.au

PLUS Special Guests TBA

 

Sunday 6 April 2014 | 10am-6pm

Penrith Working Truck Show

Museum of Fire, PENRITH NSW

Bookings: www.pwts.com.au

Family day including McAlister Kemp, Kaylens Rain + more

 

Sunday 6 April 2014 | 7.30pm

The Roller Den, ERSKINEVILLE NSW

Bookings: www.oztix.com.au

Special Guest: Morgan Evans Band

 

Friday 11 April 2014 | 8pm

Spurs Saloon, DEVONPORT TAS

Bookings: (03) 6424 2252 | www.goodstone.com.au

Special Guest: Caitlyn Shadbolt

 

Saturday 12 April 2014 | 8pm

George Town Memorial Hall, GEORGE TOWN TAS

Bookings: George Town RSL & Heritage Isle

Special Guest: Caitlyn Shadbolt

 

Sunday 13 April 2014 | 3.30pm

Longley International Hotel, HOBART TAS

Bookings: (03) 6239 6378

Special Guest: Caitlyn Shadbolt

 

Saturday 19 April 2014

Easter in the Country Festival, ROMA QLD

Bookings: www.easterinthecountryroma.com.au

Family Outdoor Festival

 

Friday 25 April 2014

The Barn Palais, MT GAMBIER SA

Chapmans Newsagency, 11 Commercial Street West, Mt. Gambier | (08) 8725 3300

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 26 April 2014 | 8pm

Wimmera Events Centre, HORSHAM VIC

Bookings: Harvey World Travel (03) 5382 6699

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Sunday 27 April 2014 | 4pm

River Sound Shell, MILDURA VIC

Bookings: Mildura Arts Centre Box Office (03) 5018 8330 | www.milduraartscentre.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

MAY 2014

 

Thursday 1 May 2014 | 8pm

Hallam Hotel, HALLAM VIC

Bookings: (03) 8786 0200 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Special Guests: Brook Chivell Band

 

Friday 2 May 2014 | 8pm

Revolver Band Room, PRAHAN VIC

Bookings: (03) 9521 5985 | http://tickets.revolverupstairs.com.au

Special Guests: Brook Chivell Band + Jessica-Jade

 

Saturday 3 May 2014 | 8pm

The Saloon Bar, TRARALGON VIC

Bookings: (03) 5176 0463 | www.oztix.com.au

Special Guests: Brook Chivell Band

 

Tuesday 6 May 2014

Albany Entertainment Centre, ALBANY WA

Bookings: Entertainment Centre Box Office (08) 9844 5005 | www.ticketek.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Wednesday 7 May 2014

Bunbury Entertainment Centre, BUNBURY WA

Bookings: Entertainment Centre Box Office 1300 661 272 | www.bunburyentertainment.com

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Thursday 8 May 2104

Mandura PAC, MANDURAH WA

Bookings: Entertainment Centre Box Office (08) 9550 3900 | www.manpac.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Friday 9 May 2014

Crown Theatre Perth Casino, PERTH WA

Bookings: Crown Box Office & Ticketek 1300 795 012 | www.ticketek.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 10 May 2014

Queens Park Th. GERALDTON WA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 9956 6662 | www.queensparktheatre.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 17 May 2014

The Venue, TOWNSVILLE QLD

Bookings: www.ticketek.com

Plus Special Guests

 

Tuesday 20 May 2014

Nautilus Theatre, PORT LINCOLN SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8683 5088

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Wednesday 21 May 2014

Middleback Theatre, WHYALLA SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8644 7300 | www.countryarts.org.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Thursday 22 May 2014

Northern Festival Centre, PORT PIRIE SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8633 8500 | www.countryarts.org.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Friday 23 May 2014

Chaffey Theatre, RENMARK SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8586 1800 | www.countryarts.org.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 24 May 2014

Barossa Arts Centre, TANUNDA SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8561 4299 | www.barossaconvention.org

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

AUGUST 2014

 

Saturday 9 August 2014

Jarndunmunda Nameless Festival, TOM PRICE WA

Bookings: www.namelessfestival.com.au

W/ The Potbelleez

 

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | 8pm

Orange Ex-Services Club, ORANGE NSW

Bookings: (02) 6362 2666 | www.oesc.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Thursday 21 August 2014 | 8pm

Bathurst Panthers Club, BATHURST NSW

Bookings: (02) 6330 0600 | www.bathurst.panthers.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Friday 22 August 2014 | 8pm

Parklands Resort, MUDGEE NSW

Bookings: (02) 6372 1020 | www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 23 August 2014 | 8pm

Dubbo RSL Club, DUBBO NSW

Bookings: (02) 6882 4411 | www.dubborsl.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 30 August 2014

Gympie Muster, GYMPIE QLD

Bookings: www.muster.com.au

 

OCTOBER 2014

 

Saturday 4 October 2014

Looking Forward Music Festival

Bundaberg Agro Trend Grounds, BUNDABERG QLD

Bookings: www.gumnutpromotions.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

Job Vacancies Wagga Area

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VACANCIES

 

ASSET MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Remuneration:Minimum $811.65 gpw + super
Enquiries:David Edgar – 0418 446 337 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm)
Closing Date:Monday, 24 February 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

 

PUMP STATION ATTENDANT

Remuneration:Minimum $811.65 gpw + super
Enquiries:David Edgar – 0418 446 337 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm)
Closing Date:Monday, 24 February 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

 

MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Enquiries: Phil Pinyon, General Manager – 02 6926 9121

Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

WATER BILLING OFFICER

Remuneration:Minimum $942.39 gpw + super
Enquiries: Peter Revell – 02 6926 9488
Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

 

ZOO CURATOR

Remuneration:Minimum $982.63 gross per week + super
Enquiries:Colin Scott – 0424 750 206 (Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 4.00pm)
Closing Date:Friday, 28 February 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

 

GARDENER

Remuneration:Minimum $786.43 gpw + super
Enquiries:Colin Scott – 0424 750 206 (Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 4.00pm)
Closing Date:Friday, 28 February 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

 

PLANT OPERATOR

Remuneration:Minimum $811.65 gpw + super
Enquiries: Peter Rowlands – 0424 751 496 (Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 4.00pm)
Closing Date:Monday, 3 March 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

 

CIVIC THEATRE: CASUAL FRONT OF HOUSE

Remuneration: Minimum $24.80 gross per hour + super
Enquiries:Jo Somerville – 02 6926 9684
Closing Date:Friday, 14 March 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

 

 

To view these opportunities and apply, please visit Wagga Wagga City Council’s vacancy page…

 

Review: The Book Thief (2013)

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I suppose its fair to say that most German children were not exactly to blame for the Holocaust.

I suppose I should say that The Book Thief was a masterpiece of cinema and a very important film etc. but I did find it somewhat problematic.

As a child’s eye view of the horrors of Germany during WWII it performed admirably, if not somewhat apologetic most of the time (after all every German hid a Jewish runaway in their Cellar NOT, no one knew what was happening NOT etc.).

It did tend to gloss over the appalling nature of the Third Reich, but then from a child’s perspective the world is always somewhat limited and pure around them. I can forgive it therefore for not really being a serious holocaust piece and a reflection of the insular nature of youth.

I have never much enjoyed Geoffrey Rush, I have always found his acting pompous and over intense, he actually worked very well in this role as the loving father making the best of bad times around him.

Perhaps the worst decision in the film was the Narrator who popped up now and then in the style of a children’s story, warranted points for making him the grim reaper in a sort of twist on this style, but nevertheless the film would have been much better without it.

In some ways their are parallels in this film to Benigni’s Life is Beautiful, but where Life is a sick “humourous” twist on the Holocaust, this film manages to stay far enough away from it to not be tainted with the same brush.

 

Review: Forces speciales (2011)

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This is a french film about…. you guessed it, their Special Forces!forces-speciales-2011-21326-1412573642

It borrows very heavily from the Hollywood style and but for the French dialogue you could be mistaken for thinking this is a standard Hollywood action flick.

A nosey journalist gets kidnapped by the Taliban and because she’s female, all of France bends over backwards to rescue her. Then follows a major journey across the desert of Pakistan and snowy mountains to reach the safety of Afghanistan.

I know it sounds like I didn’t like this one much, but all in all (taking it for what it is) it is not a bad film with a pretty spectacular ending.

 

Review: Damnation Alley (1977)

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Ok this is not the best movie ever made, but taken from a book by Roger Zelazny and with a damnation-alley-lobby-card-7 (1)script written by Lukas Heller (Dirty Dozen, Flight of the Phoenix) it has a lot going for it.

This is a post apocalyptic movie starring George Peppard and Jan Michael Vincent. The third world war kicks off as the movie begins and we follow a team in a missile silo launching the nukes.

After the war the earth is laid waste and the group set about surviving at their military base. After a while, it appears simply out of boredom, they set off in massive land vehicles in search of a mysterious signal.

Now you might be saying, I have heard all this pretty much before, but remember Damnation Alley used this plot line back in the seventies.

MOVEMENT ANNOUNCES PHASE 2 LINEUP

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The 2014 Movement Electronic Music Festival, taking place Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26) inside Detroit’s Hart Plaza, announces a loaded phase two lineup featuring some of electronic music’s most illustrious artists and crossover acts, including Techno giants, Marco Carola, Boys Noize, Maceo Plex; trap music stars and MAD DECENT label mates, Baauer, RiFF RAFF, DJ Snake, Flosstradamus; and hip-hop super producer, Just Blaze.

Legendary techno icon, Kevin Saunderson will present Origins – a special showcase celebrating the originators, torchbearers and next wave creators of Techno and their cross-generational influence on each other. Saunderson will perform alongside an assembled group of artists, including fellow techno pioneers and emerging Detroit talent.

The ninth edition of the annual dance event welcomes renowned DJ and composer, Bonobo for his first-ever Movement appearance. The British native has received numerous accolades for the 2012 masterpiece Black Sands as well as his latest project The North Borders, released in spring of 2013. Fellow Brit, Jamie xx, one-third of the highly acclaimed indie electronic band The xx, will also make his Movement Festival debut. The versatile beatsmith and BBC 6 Music Mix’s newest resident DJ has been quite busy crafting his first solo album to be released later this year.

A number of festival favorites will return this year, including Dirtybird label chief and Detroit native, Claude VonStroke as well as global dance sensation, John Digweed. The enigmatic Jimmy Edgar will also make his festival return, as will Daniel Bell – this time under his famous moniker, DBX – live.

The 45 performances announced today, in alphabetical order, are as follows:

Adriatique
Andrés
Baauer
Bicep
Bonobo (DJ Set)
Boys Noize
Claude VonStroke
Daniel Avery – live
Dantiez Saunderson
DBX – live
DJ Godfather b2b DJ Zebo; feat. MC Flipside
DJ Snake
Ed Rush & Optical
Flosstradamus
Function – live
Golf Clap
Green Velvet
Jamie xx
Jacques Greene – live
Jimmy Edgar
John Digweed
Julio Bashmore
Just Blaze
Kevin Reynolds – live
Kevin Saunderson
Kode9
Konkrete Jungle Detroit
Maceo Plex
Malik Alston – live
Marco Carola
Martin Buttrich – live
Michael Mayer
Moon Boots
Move D
Niko Marks – live
Orphx – live
Oscar Mulero
Perseus
RiFF RAFF
Robert Hood – live
Ryan Hemsworth
Tiga
tINI
Tourist – live
Voices from the Lake – live

Today’s lineup is in addition to the phase one announcement made by Paxahau, which included Action Bronson, Adam X – live, Altstadt Echo, Anthony “Shake” Shakir, Black Asteroid – live, BMG, Brian Sanhaji – live, Carl Cox, Carl Craig, Chris Liebing, Damian Lazarus, Delano Smith, Dixon, DJ 3000, DJ Hyperactive, DJ Minx, DJ Psycho, DJ Sneak, Donor, DTM 2×4 DJ Seoul & T. Linder, Dustin Zahn, Eddie Fowlkes, Escort – live, Jamie Jones, Jeff Mills, Justin Martin, Keith Kemp, Kenny Larkin, Loco Dice, Los Hermanos – live, Luis Flores, Marques Wyatt, Metro Area – live, Miguel Migs, Mike Huckaby, Monoloc, Octave One – live, Pete Tong, Project 313 – live, Raíz, Richie Hawtin, Sean Deason, Simian Mobile Disco, Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, Stacey Pullen, Tale of Us, Terrence Dixon, The Martinez Brothers and Zeitgeber (Speedy J & Lucy).

Tickets for Movement are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.Movement.us . The cost for a three-day weekend pass is currently $110 and grants fans general admission access to the festival grounds with in-and-out privileges. The cost for a three-day VIP pass is currently $230 and includes many extras that can be found on the website. Check out the official Movement 2014 trailer online, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjfYii2zOHI

The Movement Electronic Music Festival takes place every Memorial Day weekend inside Hart Plaza – Detroit’s legendary riverfront destination. The festival features: five technologically-rich outdoor stages; more than 100 artists; a posh VIP setting located behind the main stage; dozens of official afterparties; an interactive technology center featuring the hottest gear in the industry; and several art displays to stimulate the senses. Over 107,000 people from around the globe attended the 2013 festival.
Awards and accolades received by the festival and producer include:

  • #5 on inthemix list of “12 Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss in 2014” 2014.
  • Resident Advisor’s “Festival of the Month” for May 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008 and 2007.
  • #2 on Details “Hottest Summer Music Festivals of 2013.”
  • #18 on inthemix list of “25 Festivals to Discover Before You Die” 2013.
  • “Best Niche Festival” 2011 Rolling Stone.
  • #1 on the 2010 New York Post list of “10 Outstanding Music Fests.”
  • “Best Annual Event” by the Real Detroit Weekly reader’s survey in 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
  • “Best Festival” by Metrotimes reader’s survey in 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009.
  • “Best Festival of the Year” by Metromix.com’s reader’s survey in 2012, 2011 and 2009.
  • “Festival of the Year” by URB Magazine reader’s survey in 2008.
  • URB Magazine named Paxahau “Promoter of the Year” in 2004.

About Paxahau
Paxahau, now in its ninth year as producers of the Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit, first established itself 15 years ago as an online resource to promote both Detroit and electronic music. Paxahau is a name synonymous with excellence with an industry reputation that is second to none. Paxahau is proud of their continued independently owned festival status and is recognized across the world by artists and industry executives as a premier production and promotions organization.

Out of control sedan lands on Bondi Beach

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An elderly man is in hospital after his car ran off the road, along a footpath, through a park and landed on Bondi Beach this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the southern end of Bondi Beach about 1.30pm today (Tuesday 4 February 2014) responding to reports a man was unconscious within the sedan.

NSW Ambulance Paramedics treated the 90-year-old driver at the scene before taking him to St Vincent’s Hospital.

Police have been told the Pulsar sedan was being driven along Lamrock Avenue when it veered across to the western footpath in Campbell Parade and travelled about 20m along the footpath, hitting chairs and tables outside a café.

The vehicle then hit several street signs before crossing Campbell Parade onto the eastern footpath where it then travelled about 60m down an embankment in Bondi Park before continuing through a barrier onto the promenade, then onto the sand.