Nomanslanding Darling Harbour - Centenary Of Anzac Sydney

Together we journey across the water, to face ourselves and our past.

Join us for Nomanslanding; a free interactive and reflective experience to commemorate the Centenary of ANZAC.

At the centre of this world-first event is a breathtaking installation that will be floating on Cockle Bay. Traverse the pontoon bridges and be taken on a poetic journey of a soldier’s experience during wartime: confrontation and conflict, fighting and falling, time slows and life speeds past – no man’s land.

Created by five international artists and initiated by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, Nomanslanding will make its debut at Darling Harbour this April, and later in the year travel to the Merchant City Festival in Glasgow and the Ruhrtrienniale in Germany.

Nomanslanding Installation
Cockle Bay
11am – 7pm
Thu 2 Apr – Sun 3 May
FREE

Nomanslanding Public Program 
Various Locations
Thu 2 Apr – Sun 3 May

Nomanslanding is just one of many unique events proudly presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority each year, which attract millions of visitors and provide an important contribution to the NSW economy.

Nomanslanding is a free interactive and reflective experience that will commemorate the Centenary of ANZAC, 1 April to 31 May, 2015.

At the centre of this world-first event is a breathtaking installation that will be floating on Cockle Bay.

HOW THE IDEA WAS DEVELOPED…

In January of 2014 three curators came together; SHFA creative producer Michael Cohen, Katja Aßmann and Lorenzo Mele. They invited European and Australian artists to Bundanon, to collaborate in a laboratory environment with experts from urban planning, social geography, maritime archaeology and marine engineering fields. It was here that the idea for Nomanslanding was born.

Created by five international artists (Robyn Backen, Andre Dekker, Graham Eatough, Nigel Helyer and Jennifer Turpin) and initiated by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, Nomanslanding will make its debut at Darling Harbour this April, and later in the year travel to the Merchant City Festival in Glasgow and the Ruhrtrienniale in Germany.


HISTORY AND HERITAGE

Discover Darling Harbour’s history from pre-European settlement and a time of great industry to the big personality you meet today. More info


PYRMONT BRIDGE

The amazing story of Darling Harbour’s Pyrmont Bridge. More info

Girvan Waugh Randwick Guineas Day

Girvan Waugh Randwick Guineas Day offers punters the perfect preview to some of the world-class racing that will take place at Sydney's tracks over the next six Saturdays.

The day's racing is headlined by the Group 1 AUD600,000 Randwick Guineas, one of the key races of Sydney Autumn Racing, and a major event for top quality young gallopers striving to capture the elusive Triple Crown.

Girvan Waugh Randwick Guineas Day favours the Irish on the countdown to St. Patrick's Day - with free entry for Irish passport holders plus a guest!



Racegoers can enjoy the Guinness Green at the Octagonal Lawn with AUD5 tap Guinness, plus an afternoon of entertainment with an Irish folk and cover band.

For more information: www.australianturfclub.com.au

Madonna to tour Australia for the first time in 23 years

It has been almost a quarter of a century since her last performance on Australian soil - now, at the age of 56, Madonna is set to return as part of her Rebel Heart tour.

Billboard has confirmed that the Living for Love star will visit Asia and Australia in early 2016. She is touring to promote her 13th studio album, which will be released this week through Interscope Records.

The last time Madonna played to Australian audiences was in 1993, when her Girlie Show: Live Down Under tour rocked crowds at the Sydney Cricket Ground in what became an HBO special broadcast on television.

Madonna will kick off her tour in North America, with 25-30 shows, starting in Miami in August. She will then head home to Britain and Europe for a further 25-30 shows beginning in November through to late December.

Dates have not be established for the Australian leg of the tour, however a statement on Madonna's website says they will be announced soon.

"Madonna continues to be one of the most successful touring artists in history - her shows are legendary and we are thrilled to have her going back on tour," Arthur Fogel, the president of Global Touring and chairman of Global Music, said.

As to her touring Australia, Fogel told Billboard that it was "kind of bizarre when you think about it, that a superstar like that hasn't been to a pretty regular touring area for [almost] 25 years."

Madonna has garnered a reputation as one of the most successful live performers. Her 2008/2009 Sticky & Sweet tour is the highest grossing tour of all time for a solo artist.

She was recently in the news after she tumbled down a staircase during a live performance at the Brit Awards in London following a wardrobe malfunction.

Source: www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/madonna-to-tour-australia-for-the-first-time-in-23-years-20150302-13t5s5.html

Madonna touring Sydney, Australia in 2016

Ricciardo insists Red Bull is ready for Melbourne

Lead driver dispels questions over lack of pace and reliability ahead of season opening Grand Prix.

Daniel Ricciardo believes that Red Bull is ready for the challenge of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, despite a series of setbacks in pre-season testing.

Ricciardo was forced to walk back from his stranded car in the opening minutes of the final test at Barcelona on Sunday, following an ERS problem.

“For me personally, I feel ready to race – we’ll be good for Melbourne,” he said.

“We did a bit on the lower fuel (today), I guess more performance style, then we did some longer runs as well.

“So, yeah, I think it was OK. The good news is we’re going to Melbourne.”

When asked about where he sees Red Bull in the overall pecking order, he replied: “It’s hard to say.

“I mean, I think Mercedes are the ones in front, then I think it’s pretty close between Williams, Ferrari and us at the moment. We’ll see in Melbourne.”

On the subject of the reliability issues the team has suffering, including the ERS problem on the Renault power unit this morning, he said: “It’s not too worrying, it happens and it’s still early on.

“You’d prefer not to have them, for sure, but it’s better than last year!”

Red Bull now has some upcoming filming days at Barcelona, and Ricciardo hopes that will be of benefit ahead of the opening Grand Prix.

“Every bit of mileage we can do helps,” he said. “We’ve got a couple of those coming – they’re definitely more for the guys behind the laptops.”

Source: http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-insists-red-bull-is-ready-for-melbourne/

Counting Crows Add Brisbane Show To 2015 Australian Tour

American rockers Counting Crows have blessed their Aussie fans, with a Brisbane show now part of the group’s 2015 Australian headline tour, which is taking place around their Bluesfest 2015 appearances. The one-off Brisbane concert is slated to take place on Sunday, 12th April.

Having just wrapped up a US tour, Counting Crows are ready to return down under with their renowned live shows. The tour will see performances of hits from the band’s 20-plus years in the business, including Mr. Jones, Accidentally In Love, Big Yellow Taxi and Colourblind.

Counting Crows last performed headline shows in Australia in 2013, around their last Bluesfest appearance. This time around, the group will also be showing off material from their latest full-length release, Somewhere Under Wonderland. The album, which was released in September last year, marked the band’s first new material since 2007.

Counting Crows’ 2015 Australian Tour

Fan Club pre-sale available from midday Thursday, 19th February until 9am Friday, 20th February.
My Live Nation & Ticket agent pre-sales available from midday Friday, 20th February until 5pm Sunday, 22nd February.

Tickets for all other shows are available now:

Saturday, 4th April 2015
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Live Nation

Sunday, 5th April 2015
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
Tickets: Live Nation

Tuesday, 7th April 2015
Concert Hall, Perth
Tickets: Live Nation

Thursday, 9th April 2015
State Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Live Nation

Sunday, 12th April 2015 – NEW SHOW
The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tickets: Live Nation

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Sound of Music Sing-a-long a Crowd Pleaser

Moviegoers get dressed up and into the swing of things for the Sound Of Music singalong at the State Theatre. Photo: Wolter Peeters

It is a favourite moment among fans of The Sound of Music: Maria finally marries the dishy Captain von Trapp, after stealing his affection from the beautiful but conniving baroness.

And at Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music events in Sydney, it is fast becoming an audience favourite too, with one member bringing audience participation to a whole new level.

As Maria makes her way down the long church aisle on screen, Theresa Kompara, decked in her own elaborate tulle and lace wedding dress, slowly walks the aisle of the State Theatre, where hundreds are watching the classic film on the big screen.

Fans of the singalongs look forward to Kompara's performance each year, which usually involves one or two volunteers to hold her train.

"I'm Maria, I come every year," says Kompara, in character at Friday night's screening. "I've come to look for the captain, I think he's upstairs."

Kompara, of Darlinghurst, has been to the singalongs for so many years she no longer watches most of the film. Now she comes for the dress-up competition then heads to a nearby cafe before returning to the theatre for her big moment.

Next month marks 50 years since The Sound of Music hit the screens and Sing-A-Long-A events have helped to bring the classic film to a whole new generation.

It began 17 year ago in London and since then almost 2 million tickets have been sold to 3500 performances globally. Organisers estimate more than 50,000 people have dressed up as nuns.

Nuns far outnumber any other character among those who are dressed up for the Friday night screening. There are girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes and brown paper packages tied up with string among more bizarre offerings, such as the group who have come wearing multicoloured clown wigs and fluro vests with nuclear signs and blueberries attached.

"We're blueberries with hepatitis A," they explain. "You know, because the children lie about eating blueberries in the movie."

Dressed as Maria, host Katrina Retallick judges a dress-up competition and takes the audience through a vocal warm-up. She also explains the contents of a white "fun pack" which each audience member has been given.

"It's full of lots of little goodies like the curtain swatch which we wave and shout "Behind you, behind you" so that Maria will see the curtains and find inspiration for the children's clothes," she says later. "And there's edelweiss, of course, and a party popper for when the captain and Maria kiss."

Retallick says it is no surprise that people come back each year to sing along to the songs, dress up and interact with the movie.

"There are so many elements to this film I think it has everything in it; grand romance, war, cute children and a gorgeous setting in the Austrian Alps. But I think it's Julie Andrews that has held the film over these 50 years, it's her amazing performance."

The crowd thinks so too. Each time Maria appears on screen they cheer.

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Sound of Music Sing-a-long a Crowd Pleaser

Moviegoers get dressed up and into the swing of things for the Sound Of Music singalong at the State Theatre. Photo: Wolter Peeters

It is a favourite moment among fans of The Sound of Music: Maria finally marries the dishy Captain von Trapp, after stealing his affection from the beautiful but conniving baroness.

And at Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music events in Sydney, it is fast becoming an audience favourite too, with one member bringing audience participation to a whole new level.

As Maria makes her way down the long church aisle on screen, Theresa Kompara, decked in her own elaborate tulle and lace wedding dress, slowly walks the aisle of the State Theatre, where hundreds are watching the classic film on the big screen.

Fans of the singalongs look forward to Kompara's performance each year, which usually involves one or two volunteers to hold her train.

"I'm Maria, I come every year," says Kompara, in character at Friday night's screening. "I've come to look for the captain, I think he's upstairs."

Kompara, of Darlinghurst, has been to the singalongs for so many years she no longer watches most of the film. Now she comes for the dress-up competition then heads to a nearby cafe before returning to the theatre for her big moment.

Next month marks 50 years since The Sound of Music hit the screens and Sing-A-Long-A events have helped to bring the classic film to a whole new generation.

It began 17 year ago in London and since then almost 2 million tickets have been sold to 3500 performances globally. Organisers estimate more than 50,000 people have dressed up as nuns.

Nuns far outnumber any other character among those who are dressed up for the Friday night screening. There are girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes and brown paper packages tied up with string among more bizarre offerings, such as the group who have come wearing multicoloured clown wigs and fluro vests with nuclear signs and blueberries attached.

"We're blueberries with hepatitis A," they explain. "You know, because the children lie about eating blueberries in the movie."

Dressed as Maria, host Katrina Retallick judges a dress-up competition and takes the audience through a vocal warm-up. She also explains the contents of a white "fun pack" which each audience member has been given.

"It's full of lots of little goodies like the curtain swatch which we wave and shout "Behind you, behind you" so that Maria will see the curtains and find inspiration for the children's clothes," she says later. "And there's edelweiss, of course, and a party popper for when the captain and Maria kiss."

Retallick says it is no surprise that people come back each year to sing along to the songs, dress up and interact with the movie.

"There are so many elements to this film I think it has everything in it; grand romance, war, cute children and a gorgeous setting in the Austrian Alps. But I think it's Julie Andrews that has held the film over these 50 years, it's her amazing performance."

The crowd thinks so too. Each time Maria appears on screen they cheer.

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