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Bell tolls for Alexandria Hotel BY KENJI SATO The Alexandria Hotel has announced it will be pouring its last drinks on December 20, closing for good. The hotel manager, Harry McAsey, made the announcement last week after numerous applications to renew the hotel’s lease were rejected by the building’s new owners. “It’s terribly sad,” Mr McAsey told City Hub. “Over the years we built up a community of people who have become really attached to this place, and now we’re being forced to close.” The hotel has been the subject of a long running community campaign to stop developer plans to demolish the building in favour of new apartments. It has received support from local residents, as well as politicians such as Tanya Plibersek, Clover Moore and Jenny Leong. Mr McAsey told City Hub that he started leasing the hotel 14 years ago when it was an abandoned, derelict building. “Nobody else wanted it. The place was completely abandoned and the windows were blacked up. We worked so hard to get the hotel back on its feet, and I’m very sad to see it close again,” he said. “On the last day we’re going to come together, have a few drinks, and remember the good old times.” The building’s owners have not released their plans for the site’s future, but Mr McAsey told City Hub that he hoped the building would reopen as another hotel or pub. “I’m still hoping that one day, someone will open up a hotel in the spirit of the old one. All we can do is hope. It’s out of my hands now. But I’m still optimistic about the future,” he said. Due to a heritage interim order issued by the City of Sydney in October, the hotel’s new owners, a company owned by Centennial Property Group, cannot alter the exterior of the building. Any change in use of the hotel will need the approval of City of Sydney. The order will protect the hotel building from
demolition until the end of July next year. During this time, the site will be assessed for heritage value. The hotel’s heritage listing has received the backing of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore, who said the hotel had deep “historical, aesthetic and social significance”. “Historic buildings like this one maintain links to Sydney’s past, and continue to play an important role in Sydney’s streetscapes, character and communities,” Clr Moore said. “This 1935 hotel is one of the oldest running pubs in Alexandria and its presence is highly valued by the local neighbourhood – both architecturally and socially – and I’ve been impressed by the strong community support for its conservation.” The heritage interim order was issued after a community campaign group, Save the Alexandria Hotel, sent hundreds of written objections The hotel will close its doors on December 20. to City of Sydney councillors. Alex Robinson, one of the campaign heads, told the Alexandria Hotel met at least four of these City Hub that it was “not all bad news” for the criteria. embattled hotel. Additionally, the City of Sydney Transport, “It is sad to hear that the hotel will be closing Heritage and Planning Committee found that down. But we mustn’t forget about all the hard “the level of community response to the proposed work we’ve done. The application to demolish demolition has demonstrated the hotel satisfies a the hotel was rejected, and now it looks as though fifth criterion for its social significance, in terms of the building will get heritage listed sometime next the community esteem in which it is held”. year,” Mr Robinson said. The heritage assessment report found that To qualify for heritage listing, a building needs the hotel had historical significance, being “a to meet at least one of the seven criteria set out by fine representative example of an interwar era the NSW Heritage Council. suburban hotel.” An independent heritage assessment report “The Alexandria Hotel...has sufficient heritage commissioned by the City of Sydney found that significance to warrant retention and listing as a
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local heritage item,” the report concluded. The Save the Alexandria Hotel Facebook page has gathered over 2000 likes, and Mr Robinson said that he was “moved” by the amount of community support the campaign had received. “Hours after posting the news about the hotel closing down, we received dozens of comments from people who were devastated to hear that their social hub was going to be shut down,” he said. “I’m worried that the building will close and remain abandoned, gathering dust for months.” “We currently don’t know what the owners have in mind for the building, but we hope that it will reopen as a hotel or pub soon.”
Bank’s move to ATP likely to bring congestion BY CAROLINE WAGNER The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced it plans to relocate its Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park and Lidcombe offices to the Australian Technology Park (ATP), a shift of 10,000 jobs. The move comes following the acquisition of the technology hub by developer Mirvac for $263 million. Politicians in Sydney’s west have since encouraged Commonwealth customers to close their accounts in protest of the move, though the bank claims 1000 jobs with remain in Parramatta. There are concerns from inner city residents that the influx of jobs will burden the surrounding areas of Redfern and Alexandria. Geoff Turnbull of REDWatch, a Redfern community group, said that when Channel 7 moved to the ATP, there were problems with workers driving in and being unable to park. He said Redfern could also struggle with people “potentially moving closer to their work”. “Any development there is going to increase the pressure of people wanting to live in the area. If you bring in 10,000 jobs, then you’re going to have those people wanting to live in close proximity,” he said. “It’s part of a much broader change that’s happening in the area.” Ben Aveling of the Alexandria Residents’ Action Group (ARAG) said they were anticipating “10,000 people moving into buildings yet to be built”. “Alexandria will need more transport, schools – everything we we’re already short of,” he said. Mirvac have declared transportation will not be an issue, however, due to proximity to Redfern station. Mr Aveling said that the station and surrounding roads were “already close to capacity”, and that this added “stress” would cause traffic nightmares. Mr Turnbull said that the proposed Waterloo Metro Station was another reason that Mirvac thought there would be no transporation issues.
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But he said he thought the redevelopment of surrounding areas would have “huge implications” for local residents. Mr Aveling said ARAG was disappointed that tech giant Atlassian would not be redeveloping the Australian Technology Park. Atlassian was formerly in a bid for redevelopment of the park, but lost out to Mirvac. “We think Atlassian has the jobs of the future. Jobs are jobs…but they’re not the ones we were hoping for.” “I suppose you can never say no to employment, but you’ve got to feel sorry for Western Sydney.” Mr Aveling also said that the Commonwealth Bank “was trying to get links to where they are now [in Parramatta] improved. It was a traffic nightmare for them; they’ve had to run shuttle buses.” “It’s really a story of failure to make where they are work,” he said. city hub 3 DECEMBER 2015
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Transphobia victim denied day in court BY ALEXANDER LEWIS A transgender woman who was bashed outside a Newtown pub missed her day in court because police told her that her attacker’s sentencing was next year. Stephanie McCarthy, 43, found out one of her attackers, Alexis Ozanne, had escaped gaol time on Tuesday through the media. She said that a police officer told her that the sentencing hearing would be “’early next year’”. She said she’d been robbed of her day in court and a sense of closure. “I’d been waiting for that day all year, and I’m convinced the victim’s impact statement would’ve made a considerable difference in the sentencing.” Ms Macarthey in Newtown. Photo: Alexander Lewis Ozanne, 22, was sentenced to 150 hours of community service and a good behaviour bond, after Ms McCarthy said her bashing was not unexpected as pleading guilty to the June assault. Newtown had felt more dangerous for the last 18 months. Ms McCarthy described the sentence as a joke. “The lockouts simply don’t work. They move the problem “It’s hard to put into words how gutted and offended I am from one area to another.” by it. I’ve had friends who’ve received bigger sentences than “By the time the damage is done, the suburb’s destroyed. that for vandalism.” You only have to look at Kings Cross: 12 venues out of 26 “It was a hate crime, pure and simple. What kind of have closed in two years.” message does that send to the community? It’s just open She said the government seemed to have double standards season on anyone you think’s different.” when it came to addressing alcohol related violence. Ozanne and his friend, Nicholas Wells, were charged with “Mike Baird has commented on every single king hit case assaulting Ms McCarthy at the Town Hall Hotel on June 6. since he came into power, whereas on this one, he hasn’t said CCTV footage showed one of the men pulling her ponytail a word,” she said. as they walked past her in the smoking area at around “150 hours for brutally beating someone. It’s a joke.” 12.30am. NSW Police Media had not responded to City Hub’s After confronting them, she was punched in the face by enquiries at the time of print. Ozanne, court documents reveal.Wells then put her in a NSW Police Media spokesperson said police were aware of headlock and unleashed a tirade of trans phobic abuse. these concerns and had reviewed the communication between “We’re going to stab you, you faggot,” Wells yelled at Ms police and the victim. McCarthy, according to court documents. “Police are satisfied that all appropriate communication Ozanne then fled the scene but was arrested six days later occurred.” at his Balmain home. “As one of these matters is subject to an appeal period Mr Wells is due to front Newtown Local Court again in and the other matter is still before the courts, it would be February. inappropriate to make any further comment.”
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Flushing resident concerns down the loo BY CHRISTOPHER HARRIS It may have survived for the past 199 million years or so, but a Triassic era cliff face may not stand a chance against a Sydney developer keen on an underground car park. Woolloomooloo residents are fighting to stop an apartment and car park development on the corner of McElhorne and Brougham Streets. In a development application to City of Sydney Council, the proposed $8.6 million complex of 30 apartments was recommended “for deferred commencement approval”. The developer of the building, IPM Group, was told by council that it must provide further information to Sydney Trains to ensure that the construction does not interfere with the Bondi Junction line, which runs underneath the street. The plan involves demolishing a federation building and retaining two terraces at 153-155 Brougham Street, as well as re-adapting the heritage listed ‘Calidad’ building. In 2013, a $14.7 million development of the sandstone cliff face site was rejected by the council. This DA, presented by a different developer, was knocked back due to excessive height and massing, and lack of information. The current DA proposes carving the cliff out the make an underground car park. Council staff have recommended the development be approved, and will discuss the DA at a committee hearing on December 8. IPM Group proposes extensions to the building known as ‘Telford Place’, a
colonial era villa built when the suburb was known as Woolloomooloo Hill. A pair of federation era semi-detached dwellings, and the interior of the ‘Calidad’ building will be reconfigured from commerical offices to residential units. Calidad, designed by the late architect Ian McKay, made news last year when it received heritage listing for both exterior and interior features of the design. A spokesperson for IPM said that they were working in collaboration with a heritage architect with regards to the interior development. In the DA for the latest development, it states that “view loss analysis” was conducted for neighbouring buildings. The council found “[t]he amended design is considered a reasonable response to view loss impacts and while there is still some view loss, the impacts have been lessened”. President of the suburb’s heritage conservation society, Andrew Woodhouse, said the development was a “Berlin Wall”. He said locals were “being asked to give up their iconic city skyline, Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, light, breezeways and amenity to line developers’ pockets.” “A Federation building will be bulldozed to build apartments almost twice the size of the current building. This will create a blank wall right next door to bedroom windows for locals who have lived here for 25 years,” he said. Brougham Street residents hired an architect to complete another view loss analysis. The council’s proposal summary said that the replacement of the top floor had mitigated view loss in accordance with ‘view sharing’ principles.
The Federation Semi Detatched dwelling which will be demolished. Photo: Christopher Harris.
But the residents’ architect did not agree with the council. “This exercise clearly indicates the view loss, and it is worth noting that this assessment, along with the two previously done on the first and second design alterations, indicated no manifested effort to preserve the views to the property on the eastern side of the 3 road at an angle southeast to the site subject to the development,” the architect wrote to council. Mr Woodhouse has also questioned whether the estimated cost of the site is correct. He requested that council hire an independent quantity surveyor to make a true value of the proposal before council approved the DA. “A floor has been eliminated from the proposed Brougham Street building with
other minor changes proposed,” he wrote. “However, the new estimated value is now $8,594,559. This is a substantial $6,118,783 difference, a reduction of 41 per cent. There has not been a 41 per cent reduction in the size of the development or number of units proposed. We submit this is, therefore, an underestimate,” Mr Woodhouse wrote. Residents in the street have opposed the view loss and bulky nature of the building, claiming it will not fit in with the surrounding Victorian terraces. One resident, Russell Paine, also raised health concerns over the development. He said that the development would deprive his nearby bedroom of ventilation. He currently lives adjacent to the site, and said he thought the building would block his access to sunlight and fresh air. “By passing this DA, they will build a
wall hard up against our apartment, and it would leave our bedrooms effectively in a tunnel, and cause a significant increase in airborne particles, and general pollutants, with no exhaust system in place,” Mr Paine said. He said the council should not permit the development to go ahead until an expert is engaged to assess potential health risks. He said he was surprised that the council staff had not done so already. “If you ran a restaurant and there was a potential health risk, they would be on you like a ton of bricks with health inspectors. Why should this be any different? There could be a health risk, and council staff are taking the path of least resistance,” he said. “If there was an expert who could rule out the risk, we would be fine with it, but the issue is there has been no expert opinion.” Council staff visited the site in November. A council memo dated November 23, which referenced a site visit from the committee, found that the development should not be modified. It said that there was “no requirement in the planning controls to protect light and air crossing a boundary”. “The conclusion is that there is minimal, if any, scope to reasonably modify the proposal to retain light and air through this opening without a major redesign, which would no doubt be detrimental to other parties in relation to view impacts,” the memo read. City of Sydney Council were approached for comment, but said they could not comment on DAs which were awaiting committee discussion.
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Powerhouse move continues to light-up community opposition
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Ultimo community calls for inquiry into school BY LUCAS BAIRD The Ultimo community has started a push for an Upper House inquiry into the Education Department’s handling of the Ultimo Public School redevelopment. The Department of Education’s decision to relocate the students, knock down the existing school and rebuild it created anger and confusion amongst the parents. Ultimo Pyrmont Education Campaign Committee (UPECC) member, Mary Mortimer, told City Hub that the current situation is “unacceptable”. “We are collecting signatures on a petition that basically says don’t demolish the school and go back to the drawing board,” Ms Mortimer said. “We have tabled two lots of 500 signatures and the Minister replies with the same thing each time.” While Ms Mortimer admitted that the possibility of an inquiry before the end of the year was slim, she was confident that the new year would provide the opportunity. “We had Paul Green, the Christian Democrat Upper House member, come out to the school. He has talked about the possibility of having an Upper House inquiry into what is happening at Ultimo early in the new year,” Ms Mortimer said. Treasurer of the school’s Parents and Citizens Group, Lisa O’Brien, labelled the decision to knock down and rebuild the school as “frustrating” and “distressing”, and also indicated that it was taking its toll on the children. “My boy is in year three,” Ms O’Brien said. “He has got really good friends, he doesn’t want to lose these friendships and is wondering where he is going. I heard from another mum the other day that her little boy is getting concerned and is getting very worried about 8
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where he is going to school in 12 months time.” The Department of Education made the decision to rebuild the school after breaking a promise to develop a new school on Wattle Street with a capacity of 1000 students. This was the second time the department had changed plans to develop the new school, with the original site being changed to Wattle Street in December 2014. UPECC remains adamant, however, that it can still secure the Wattle Street site for the school. Ms Mortimer indicated that both the City of Sydney Council and the Department of Education would have to work together to make it happen. “Although it is a state responsibility, not a council responsibility, we do want the City of Sydney to assist the department to resolve the problem,” Ms Mortimer said. City of Sydney has not ruled out selling the site to the Department of Education. “The City of Sydney is appointing an Environment Protection Authority-accredited site auditor to advise on and oversee the preparation of a remediation action plan for the site,” a City of Sydney spokesperson said. “The plan will determine what potential development could take place on the site and what remediation is required to allow this to occur,” the spokesperson said. “When the plan is complete, the City will decide what to do with the site.” “The City remains willing to complete the sale of the site to the NSW Department of Education and Communities,” she said. A Department of Education spokesperson told City Hub that “No decision has been made regarding the temporary relocation of Ultimo Public School students during the construction of the new Ultimo Public School.”
to multiple tourist destinations remains the ideal location for the museum’s base,” Mr Greenwich told City Hub. The proposed development has galvanised community opposition with the Save the Powerhouse campaign, Friends of Ultimo, and City of Sydney Deputy Mayor Robyn Kemmis all arguing against the proposed move. Those who oppose the move to Parramatta
have stressed that they are not against Western Sydney having their own institution, but argue it should not be at the expense of Ultimo having its own culturally relevant institution. Save the Powerhouse campaigners have said that Parramatta could house a “satellite of the Ultimo Museum and share collections,” in addition to the Discovery Centre already located in the Hills District. Clr Kemmis argued the site’s importance to the knowledge economy and cultural centres of Pyrmont and Ultimo meant that the site should not just be shifted to Western Sydney. “Museums are networks, not just physical buildings,” she said. “Parramatta needs its own culturally relevant institution.” The planned relocation faced parliamentary attention after Mr Greenwich tabled a 10,000 signature petition to parliament. The parliamentary debate on the issue will occur on February 25. This also follows the recent shock resignation of the Director of the Powerhouse Museum Rose Hiscock, who was in the role for only two years. Ms Hiscock originally publicly opposed the move but then changed her position. A Save the Powerhouse “10,000 evening” will be held on Friday December 4. Speakers at the rally will include Deputy Lord Mayor Robyn Kemmis, Greens Balmain MP Jamie Parker and Mr Greenwich. City Hub’s publisher, Lawrence Gibbons, will also attend the event. You can learn more about the Save the Powerhouse initiative at their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/savethepowerhouse).
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By Andrew Barclay A new report shows the number of visitors to the Powerhouse Museum is increasing, contradicting the NSW Government’s claim that the venue should be moved due to declining attendance. The NSW Government hopes to sell the Powerhouse building to high-rise property developers for a reported $150 to $200 million dollars, with the aim of developing a cultural hub in Western Sydney. Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant recently argued that patronage and visitation were in “rapid decline”. Yet, The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences’ annual report showed a 12 per cent rise compared with the previous financial year. This represents close to 50,000 further visitors. Co-founder of the Save the Powerhouse campaign Patricia Johnston said she thought the rise in attendance was due to the unique location and surrounding infrastructure of the site. “Rising visitor numbers and digital economy workers are further evidence of a cultural and digital creative precinct in Ultimo,” she said. “ Ms Johnston said the site was “uniquely situated alongside the leading incubators of tech startups in Australia, in addition to its cultural, heritage and artistic value”. The rise in attendance comes as the surrounding area undergoes a broader rejuvenation, which includes development of the Barangaroo site, Central Park, the Darling Square expansion and the recent opening of The Goods Line. All of these are expected to continue to drive visitors to the surrounding area.
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When Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve, the whole world watches. More than 1.6 million people flock to the harbour foreshore each year, to marvel at the fireworks and soak up the festive atmosphere. With the influx of visitors, finding a comfortable vantage point proves to be a perennial dilemma. But this year, clever revelers will be heading to Pirrama Park for NYE 2015 Pyrmont Wharf. For those who want to make a night of it, there will be an exclusive, ticketed, fully licensed, all-ages event at Pyrmont Wharf. This limited capacity event offers a birdseye view of both the 9pm Family Fireworks and the midnight New Year display. From the wharf, guests can enjoy sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, from the North Sydney foreshore to the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ticket price includes a meal package from one of Pyrmont’s two most beloved eateries, Gourmandise de Paris or Blue Eye Dragon. Each package includes a complimentary glass of sparkling, wine or soft drink. Beverage service will also be offered throughout the night from a licensed cash bar and desserts will be available from the Serendipity ice cream cart. Patrons can mingle at the unreserved long table, or just bring a rug and settle in to enjoy the spectacle. In between fireworks displays, music will be provided by the official media sponsor 2DayFM radio. Venue: Pirrama Park Wharf Time: 31st December, 5pm – 1am Tickets: Second Release $160.30 [incl. GST, booking fee & credit card charge] Bookings: www.trybooking.com/160825
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Doyle’s At The Fish Market
Pyrmont Celebrates Festive Season With Seafood
With summer upon us, there’s no better way to make a splash at your beachside BBQs and Christmas parties than with fresh seafood. For Sydney’s widest selection of mouth-watering seafood, head straight to the source - Sydney Fish Market, Australia’s Home of Seafood. Conveniently located in Blackwattle Bay, Pyrmont on the fringe of the Sydney CBD, Sydney Fish Market is easily accessible by car, public transport, or just a short walk from Darling Harbour. Sydney Fish Market is one of the world’s most impressive fish markets, featuring an exhaustive range of seafood, meats, produce and baked goods. Whatever you’re after for your festive feast, you’ll find it here. The bustling market activity at Sydney Fish Market is a sight to behold. More than 100 varieties of seafood are sold at the early morning wholesale auction. During the cut
Fisherman’s Fine Wines
The friendly team at Fisherman’s Fine Wines is ready and waiting with expert recommendations to give your ocean-fresh seafood feast the vintage and varietal it deserves. 02 9660 0719
Fisherman’s Wharf Seafood Restaurant
Located above Sydney Fish Market in Pyrmont, Fisherman’s Wharf Seafood Restaurant is a popular destination for discerning seafood lovers. fishermanswharf.com.au | 02 9660 9888
Nicholas Seafoods
Since opening its doors, Nicholas Seafood Traders has built a loyal following within the local & international seafood community. Sustainability is at the forefront for Nicholas Seafoods, so they work exclusively with companies that align themselves to Australian fisheries regulations. nicholasseafood.com.au | 02 9660 4255
Vic’s Meat Market
Vic’s is all about the raw experience. The shelves at Vic’s Meat Market are jam-packed with Sydney’s freshest, best quality gourmet meats at wholesale prices. vicsmeatmarket.com.au | 02 8570 8570
Peter’s Sydney Fish Market
With a strong focus on Australian products, Peter’s supports the local fishing industry, local fisherman and, in turn, promotes sustainable seafood. petersfishmarket.com.au | 02 9552 2555
Musumeci Seafoods
For the best value in town, head to Sydney’s beloved Doyle’s At The Fish Market. Situated in the heart of Sydney Fish Market, Doyle’s has spectacular views over Blackwattle Bay. doyles.com.au | 02 9552 4339
Fish Market Cafe
From lobsters and scallops to squid and live abalone, Musumeci Seafood has a large range of fresh and frozen products on display daily at their Sydney Fish Market outlet. musumeciseafoods.com.au | 02 9660 0985
Sydney Seafood School
Sydney Seafood School offers a wide range of seafood-centric cooking classes for all skill levels, from a simple paella or stir-fry to more complex weekend
workshops with leading chefs. A vast array of cuisines and cooking styles are covered, including the School’s most popular class, Seafood BBQ. sydneyfishmarket.com.au/seafoodschool/about-sss | 02 9004 1111
Waterside Fruit Connection
Family operated Waterside Fruit Connection at Sydney Fish Market specialises in retail and wholesale of premium fresh produce from their exclusive network of growers. 02 9552 2104
Blackwattle Deli
Offering a decadent selection of cheeses, small goods and gourmet delights, Blackwattle Deli is like heaven for foodies. 02 9660 6998
Gregory’s Bread
From the moment you walk into Sydney Fish Market, you can smell the delicious aroma of Gregory’s freshly baked bread and pastries. 02 9552 2051
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Join us on Linkedin LIKE us on Facebook Submission guidelines The Pyrmont Ultimo Chamber of Commerce welcomes submissions for the newsletter from area businesses. These could be about sales, promotions, special offers, changes in the business and other developments. Ideally, each submission should come with an image, such as the company logo or company staff. Please also provide contact information: website, e-mail, telephone and address (if applicable). Submissions should be sent to margot@eventproject. com.au no later than the third Friday of the month for inclusion in the following month’s newsletter. The newsletter is published monthly in AMG publications and on the PUCC website, www.pucc.com.au. The PUCC e-mail database has about 1800 subscribers. Please note that inclusion is limited to space and timeliness. For inclusion in the PUCC Business Directory please provide all relevant contacts, a short paragraph describing the business, and business logo, to margot@eventproject.com.au. To join the PUCC, go to www.pucc.com.au and download the application form. For more information please e-mail margot@eventproject.com.au or call 0410 338 331
Fish Market Café does not sell fresh seafood by the kilo – the emphasis here is on delicious ready to eat seafood, cooked to perfection. 02 9660 4280
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MEET THE LOCALS SYDNEY START-UP EQUIPS YOU TO GET HIRED Job hunting is tough for everyone, and recent reports show that certain age groups are unfairly stuck in the unemployment queue for longer. With Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) commonly used to pre-screen application documents, it has never been more important to know what employers are really looking for in the digital age. For mature-aged job hunters, the Liberal Government’s Restart scheme has been branded a dismal failure, with the Department of Employment revealing early in November that the programme missed it self-set target by 95 per cent. Both major parties have struggled to encourage employers to take on mature-aged workers for some time. For young people in Sydney in particular, their age is twice as likely to be perceived as a significant barrier to finding work than any other city in the world, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Accelerated Pathways Project. The Foundation for Young Australians also reported last month that average Australians will have to brace for a hefty five year wait between full-time study and full-time work. For Sydney based start-up founder Ulrich Schild, this widespread problem for people seeking jobs in professional (or ‘white collar’) sectors does not sit right. “We are a very lucky country; we often have more jobs than job hunters. On average we have approximately 800,000 jobs available every quarter and approximately 35% of those are white collar,” said Mr Schild. “The issue we have is educating people in what they need to do in order to get jobs.” With a passion for people and a professional background in hiring, Mr Ulrich was inspired
to create an online and mobile coaching service to help people get job interviews to secure jobs. Since launching in early 2014, his online service has helped over 1800 people find work, many of them within one to two months, and many of these mature-aged workers. When a self-funded startup has more success at helping this group find employment than a $15 million specialty government program, Restart, we must ask why. “There’s nothing wrong with the [Restart] program itself, and with the intention behind it, it’s to do with the approach and the management of the program,” explained Mr Ulrich. “For it to be successful, the focus has to be on making job hunters software-online literate. That’s the main reason why people don’t find work, they’re not aware of all the things that are happening in the online world. If you’re not aware of that, you fail, and the two groups who are most affected by that are the mature age job hunters and the millennials.” Mr Ulrich discovered what really happens behind the scenes of online job listings from five years of working for the biggest ATS users globally, Seek and LinkedIn. “The fate of your application is decided by ATS, which are driven by algorithms and key words, and that’s horrible,” said Mr Ulrich.
Deck the Halls
What is your Christmas day going to look like? Don’t alienate your close friends and family with tacky tinsel, said Kim from Annandale interiors. “Walk outside, grab some native vegetation: it could be some twigs that have fallen on the ground, a pine cone, or some bark for the Christmas table.” She suggested having some fun with it. “Paint it gold, paint it white, or just leave it in its beautiful natural state.” Those who need a little inspiration can visit the Annandale Interiors showroom for some inspiration for achieving that elegant holiday look. “Furnish your home with decorations that are different, and aren’t going to be the landfill of tomorrow,” Kim said. “How to dress your table is so important. Lamb and pomegranate look beautiful at Christmas. There’s great recipes for pulled lamb. Any lamb will do. Slow cooked, shoulder lamb, it all looks fantastic.” For those who are looking for something different, or at least a little kooky, Kim has beautiful tin sculptures inspired by cockatoos and emus. Make sure there is plenty of room for all at the table. Kim has an large collection of extension dining tables, in a range of timber you will not find at generic chain stores. “Don’t buy landfill. Get something that not everyone has, you can create a sophisticated and person look yourself.” “American chestnut parquet extension and that will seat 12-14. Palazzo principle marquetry, 10
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wrought iron base, very zoro, beautifully distressed. It looks like it’s from Lautrec because it so natural, and it suits the informal dining Australians love.” It doesn’t end there. The extensive range features piece made Australian as well as international manufacturers, including French, American, Indonesian pieces. Naturally, there are a range of timbers for every interior, including beautiful blackwood and cherrywood. You can use recycled wood for the beachy look. There are beautiful recycled boats. “Some of our teak is up to 30 years old, made from beautiful recycled boats,” Kim said. She said candles are good too. But she delivered a warning that billowing sheer curtains and too many candles don’t mix. “I know from a bad experience,” she said.
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“Our parents told us to go to school, learn something, become someone, work hard, and go to uni…all these things are irrelevant if your future is decided by software.” “And that has to change, there is nothing wrong with the use of software, but there is a human element in hiring. In the end the success is not from software, it’s from people.” The Job Search Coach helps people get their applications to the top of the pile by coaching them to understand the systems in place and how to overcome them. Mr Ulrich will be speaking at major job hunter event #GetHired2016 this month, along with an expert panel of industry professionals who wish to help job hunters beat the system.
#GetHired2016.
Dec 14, 6pm-8:30pm. Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street.
Ulrich-Schild, TheJobSearchCoach
Free for the first 200 people, all other tickets $10. Tickets & info: thejobsearchcoach.net/ gethired2016 or search gethired2016 at eventbrite.com.au
Lights, cameras, action on Broadway
Broadway is taking the idea of Christmas lights to a whole new level in an Australian-first, dazzling light show. LUMINOUS is a series of six kinetic light shows, each celebrating the spirit of the holiday season. Unlike any other display, LUMINOUS uses new kinetic lighting technology to create a matrix of 39 specially constructed LED light spheres that are uniquely programmed to ‘dance’ to an exclusive Christmas soundtrack. The event is inspired by UNESCO’s theme of the International Year of Light This interactive light installation will have the whole family entertained in the lead up to the holidays. Justine Saltmarsh, Broadway’s Manager, told City Hub that the shopping centre “does things differently”.
“Broadway is the perfect shopping experience for Christmas, so we’re delighted to be able to offer the added benefit of extended shopping hours to help to make life easier for busy workers.” From December 14, shoppers will also have more time to shop to find the ultimate Christmas gift, with all retailers at Broadway keeping their doors open for an extra hour. KMART is also trading 24 hours until December 23. Beginning on December 1 and running until Christmas Eve, the light shows commence at 11am and run every 30 minutes until the centre closes. The show is free for kids and adults alike to experience. Shoppers are encouraged to share their photos and videos on Instagram using #luminous @ broadwaysydney
ARTS FEATURE
Peter Berner –
Peter Berner. Photo: Chris Peken
BY JAMIE APPS Already an established stand-up comedian, cartoonist and TV and radio personality, the understatedly remarkable Peter Berner has added yet another job title to his resume, becoming an officially published author with the release of his Book of He – just in time for the holidays. Berner, who has made his name over the years working on television shows such as The Einstein Factor and performing live stand-up, explained how all of those years have somewhat built to this moment.
“It’s been a lifetime to this point, there is an autobiographical thread running through it. It wouldn’t have been a book I could have written in my twenties, the ideas wouldn’t have been solid,” explained Berner. “I’ve been a stand-up comic for nearly thirty years now and part of that process is learning how to refine a joke and finding what’s funny, and luckily the two have met at the same time, resulting in a book that I’m really quiet chuffed with.” The creation of the Book of He was somewhat fateful from the outset. Peter originally began putting “pen and ink to paper just doodling away” before the seeds of the
book started to sprout. Around three or four months later, Finch Publishing approached Peter to gauge his interest in writing a book for them, and he took to say “well actually I’ve thought about drawing one”. For Finch Publishing this was an entirely foreign concept and they were immediately intrigued, their previous back-catalogue features predominantly non-fiction parenting, sociological, cultural oriented books or memoirs. “We could see this was going to be a bit of an unusual book for us because it would have no text, but much like when we got into publishing memoirs we found it exhilarating and a breath of fresh air,” said Finch Publishing owner, Rex Finch. It was the underlying autobiographical thread that made the book such a fit for the publishers. “Peter is a very creative talent in the sense that once he gets into a character he sees dimensions we never saw, and that was part of the appeal,” explained Finch. “Peter embodies the character of the book himself, in that the character of ‘He’ represents this under-confident, hesitant, almost lonely state that everybody gets into at different times in their life, but he’s also very unconventional. We all get stuck in jobs we don’t like, we all get embarrassed by situations we don’t want to be in, and his character reflects that.” Once Peter was given the green light for the book, he immediately went to work producing the eighty cartoons needed. He elaborated: “It’s funny, like most artists, once you get someone who believes in you, because self belief is a tough thing to come by, you can move quickly.” Berner explained that having an impartial outside critique was also extremely beneficial to the creative process: “I would deliver a whole stack of drawings to Samantha Miles, the editor, and she would pull out the half dozen or so that weren’t cutting it and I accepted
that a majority of the time, there was a couple I fought for because I really liked the idea.” The main focus for Samantha was to ensure that the completed book had an overarching narrative and cohesion to the story. “Peter did a lot of cartoons and together we put them into an order which we thought formed a natural narrative arch rather than an ad-hoc nature to each separate cartoon,” reflected Miles. “That’s really no different to editing fiction or non-fiction, because you’re always concerned about plot and narrative.” Peter’s creative process for the cartoons was quite unique in its own right. “Nine times out of ten I will sit down with a blank sheet of paper, a bottle of ink and a pen and start making marks or drawings. It’s invariably the drawing that suggests the joke to be honest, I very rarely illustrate a gag, I rejoice in what accidentally appears,” he said. “Sometimes I’ll make a drawing and it will sit in a pile. Then when I look back through at a later date the joke makes itself known. It’s a really odd process which I try not to analyse, I try to believe in it and let it happen.” Writing a book has been a goal of Berner’s for some time now, as he said: “I’ve always liked the idea of having something a little bit permanent out there. Much of my stand-up goes unrecorded and therefore it is of the moment and lost to the ether.” Not to mention that having written a book, Peter can now exhale himself into some esteemed company. “Shakespeare’s written books, I’ve written a book, so I can go hang out with Shakespeare now,” Berner decreed jovially. To celebrate the launch earlier this week Peter gathered some friends around for a drink, but he joked that had he been more truthful to the book he probably should have “sat in the pub by myself looking out the window wondering why no-one invited me.”
The book is available in all good book stores for $14.99 (hardback) or as an e-book for $7.99 Info: finch.com.au/books/book-of-he-the
Step into Sydney’S hiStory
FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
heritage open day at the auStralian technology park
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2015 10am–4pm
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF TOURS AND ACTIVITIES:
BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP AND INNOVATION PLAZA, ATP
• See live blacksmithing and performances • Participate in a public art project
(enter from Locomotive Street or Platform 10 at Redfern Station)
• Join a guided tour or take a self-guided
• See the new Eveleigh Workshops film
Australian Technology Park (ATP) wasEveleigh onceStories part tour of the Eveleigh Railway Workshops... • Climb aboard a restored heritage train FREE TO ATTEND • Enjoy fun-filled kids’ activities www.3801limited.com.au ATP Open Day coincides with The Finders Keepers Markets Now an innovative business park is holding an Open Day. held in the Exhibition Hall www.thefinderskeepers.com Learn more and register for a tour to win the opportunity to ring the Timekeeper’s bell: www.atp.com.au www.eveleighstories.com.au city hub 3 DECEMBER 2015
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EAT DRINK EAT &&DRINK By Jackie McMillan
Zeus Street Greek By Alex Harmon Hellenic street food in a sleek modern restaurant, that’s the premise of Zeus, the second joint in the Sydney empire. Like their god, the food is lightning fast, and there seems to be a staff member for every guest on this busy Sunday. While their ‘paleo lunchbox’ is popular, we go down the traditional path and go gunning for gyros, the signature Uncle Tzimmy
Zilver Bondi Granted you could view this new Westfield Bondi Junction opening simply as an excuse not to schlep into the city from the Eastern Suburbs for your regular Cantonese fix, however if you scratch beneath the surface, there’s more than meets the eye. Alongside the usual suspects from the Guangzhou region in the southern part of China, you’ll find wider Chinese influences, and dishes specific to particular places. Typhoon Lamb ($34.80) – or more accurately ‘escape
Gelatony When I arrived at Gelatony, Antonino Lo Iacono was making gelato. This might not sound surprising, but with so many places buying in product or importing the base, it’s important. When we sit down over a Flat White ($3.50) he brings me the smoothest gelato I’ve ever tasted. “You make gelato today for tomorrow,” says Tonino, explaining the pistachio flavour will develop overnight. Tonino started making gelato in Italy in 1984, however here he’s most famous for running
Justine Grill
By Ryan Kennedy Run by husband and wife team Luiza and Marcello Guzzo, Justine Grill sits unexpectedly on a leafy corner of Hunters Hill. Exposed brick, white paint and dark wood fit out a cosy, modern interior that feels a bit like a rural gastropub.To start, Crispy Quail ($25) is too tempting to go past, and sufficiently moreish to result in unbecoming bone-gnawing.The choice of two main steaks (it is Brazilian after all) 12
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($10.50) with chicken and chips wrapped up in fresh pita hits the target. Eyeing off the open rotisserie of meat, we order from the ‘nude’ menu, this is pots of char-grilled meat (not healthy stuff like I originally thought), the Lamb ($18/200g) does not disappoint, especially with the Tzatziki ($6.50) and House-made Pita ($3). Freshen up with roasted Corn Cobs ($9.50) smeared with kefalotiri (a deliciously salty Greek cheese). The owners are also behind the popular Crust pizza chain, so they know how to please an audience I think, as I devour the Tarama ($6.50). I could seriously eat this fish roe dip with a spoon. Alas I sensibly save room for the Chocolate Loukoumades ($9) – Greek doughnuts with chocolate hazelnut sauce and house-made ice cream that were the envy of the bustling room. With scooters outside ready to deliver to the neighbouring suburbs, I think, maybe we need to move house. 2/34 Morely Avenue, Rosebery (02) 8315 5610 zeusstreetgreek.com.au Greek $-$$ from typhoon’ lamb – for instance, comes from Hong Kong, a place often besieged by typhoons.The dry spiced cooking method is applied to Australia’s favourite protein – lamb cutlets – cutting the fat with lively ginger, garlic and chilli. Live seafood is another specialty, with Wok Fried Live Pipis in XO Sauce ($78/kg) impressing for both plump, briny bivalves and an XO sauce that’s far from insipid.Throw in a bed of crisp pan-fried Vermicelli ($15) noodle cakes to unlock its full potential.The 2014 Yabby Lake ‘Single Vineyard’ Chardonnay ($73) will see you through a well-battered and cooked Garlic Snow Crab ($138/kg), with enough acidity to extend to Braised Pork Belly ($29.80) in dark soy. Branch out from ubiquitous Chinese spinach dishes with the Seasonal Vegetables in Chef’s Master Stock with Dried Scallop and Goji Berry ($24.80) – I bet you’ll like it too! Shop 6010/11 Westfield Bondi Junction, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction (02) 8866 2999 facebook.com/zilverbondi Chinese $$$
Gelateria Caffe 2000 in Rozelle. “When I closed, they cried,” said Tonino. “I’m very proud, very happy, because the community accepted us – me, my wife and my daughter – straight away. When we came from Italy we didn’t know anyone, and I tell people Balmain is my second family.” Thankfully his cousins Nicola and Valerio convinced him to re-open at the rear of Da Vinci’s in Summer Hill. What you’ll find are simple, well-executed flavours – chocolate, fior di latte, lemon, passionfruit, hazelnut – available by Cup ($5) or Cone ($5). There are also a few special flavours, like my favourite: Orange Yoghurt ($5), or Lemon Zest with Fig Marmalade and Dark Chocolate ($5), which won a judges’ special mention at the 2015 Gelato World Tour. Tonino’s top tip for gelato exploration: first try fior di latte to taste the naked milk, then lemon to investigate acidity balance. Rear, 25 Lackey Street, Summer Hill (0409) 265 000 wfacebook.com/GelatonyAU Dessert, Café $
produces a blushing Beef Eye Fillet ($36) with jammy shiitakes and potato fondant – ideal with a peppery glass of Willows Shiraz ($57/bottle) from the South American-studded wine list. The standout, however, is the Moqueca Bahiana ($33), a northern Brazilian curry with chunks of barramundi and mussels. It is both rich and indulgent while still being gently spiced and aromatic. Both the Honeycomb Parfait ($15) and Chilled Apple and Rhubarb Crumble ($15) are elegant dishes to finish with, balancing decadence with freshness; so it seems unfortunate that the latter is garnished with a syringe full of crème anglaise. Indeed, the showy flourishes of technical prowess on some of the dishes don’t seem to add much (see: foams, gels), but they’re sins I’m prepared to forgive for another mouthful of that delicious moqueca. 54 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill (02) 9817 6289 justinegrill.com.au Modern Australian, Brazilian $$$$
One Ford Street Some restaurants manage to slide effortlessly into the fabric of the Sydney dining scene, simply by encapsulating the type of food we want to be eating right now. One Ford Street, tucked in behind the Cricketers Arms, is one such restaurant, serving up fresh and unfussy, modern Italian food. Chef Sam Bennett (ex-Fix St James) packs a surprising amount of flavour into his Panzerotti ($12/2) – fried mini calzones stuffed with quail, cabbage and barley. GREATER SYDNEY La Puerta Latino Flavours “We’ve taken our favourite dishes from the whole of South America and adapted them to the Australian palate,” explains Catherin Rodriguez, the Columbian wife of one of the owners. Before you can say ‘this one time in Cusco’, we were showered with share plates, including elaborate plantain chips with avocado dip - Platanitos ($9), and Cassava Flat Cheese Bead ($8) with incredible smoked butter. Throw in cocktail twists like the Basil Passionfruit Caipirinha ($14) and the salty Chimichurri Margarita ($18) and you have yourself a party. Wild Ceviche
Though, on an evening that shot straight past balmy, it’s his Market Fish Carpaccio ($16) that commands my attention. The kingfish is skilfully handled with a simple lemon, olive oil and fresh horseradish vinaigrette. Slightly salty Spelt Pappardelle ($24) with gremolata and sausage cacciatore is surpassed by crisp skinned Bass Grouper ($32) served in a halo of pipis, cabbage, tarragon and prosciutto. Gleaming, ripe heirloom Tomatoes ($18) shine against chickpea crisps, wild onions and goat’s cheese. It’s the type of dish that makes me wish I were sitting in the garden courtyard surrounded by hanging plants despite the unseasonable warmth. Coolly collected staff (who cleverly steered me indoors) also make ordering from the Italian wine list a breeze, landing a fruit-driven 2013 Ocone ‘Flora’ Falanghina ($52). Bennett’s time at Bourke Street Bakery means you should definitely finish with an airy Tiramisu Éclair ($6/each). 1 Ford Street, Balmain (02) 9818 4232 cricketersarmsbalmain.com.au Modern Italian $$$
($25) is “better than anything you’ll find in Peru”. End with the excruciatingly sweet, Merengon ($12), chef ’s take on pavlova, which sums up this Aussie-Latino union perfectly. Shop 5/2A Waters Road, Neutral Bay (02) 9953 8367 lapuertarestaurant.com.au South American $$ INNER WEST Capriccio Osteria Cannolo alla Mortadella ($4/each): balsamic cannoli rolled in pistachio and filled with imported Italian mortadella pâté are the first hint of the modern sensibilities neatly interwoven with rustic, producecentred cooking, at this vibrant
FOOD NEWS
Taking two products which are synonymous with Tasmania – whisky and pinot noir – and merging them into one excellent drink, the Hellyers Road Single Malt Whisky Pinot Noir Finish ($92.80), was a stroke of brilliance.The resulting whisky, finished in premium pinot noir casks, has some upfront sweetness from the marriage, so it suits a post-meal cheese platter application. I found it benefited from a splash of water to extend the palate length, ensuring you get to savour all those barley characteristics that Hellyers Road are famous for.This whisky was also included in the Top Ten – Value for Money whiskies at the UK’s Global Whisky Master Awards alongside more mass-produced spirit brands like Jameson 18 Year Old. www.hellyersroaddistillery.com.au
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Darlo Country Club
Norton Street newcomer. Juicy rounds of pork sausage with pickles on tasty malt-darkened lentil buns ensure Cotechino Sliders ($8/ each) sing. Or, if you prefer bread and meat the old-fashioned way, wood-fire oven baked Foccacia ($5) with Porchetta ($10/100g) eat wonderfully, too. Sardinian 2013 Terresinis Cantine Vernaccia ($14/ glass) is a fruit-driven companion to delightfully cheesy Cacio Fave e Pepe ($19) - rigatoni with Pecorino Romano and broad beans. Finish with the modern Cappuccino ($12) - brownie, condensed milk gelato and crisp milk skin. 159 Norton Street, Leichhardt (02) 9572 7607 capriccio.sydney Italian $$-$$$
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When I want to drink Japanese whisky I head to Tokyo Bird. And this Surry Hills small bar is making it hard not to want to drink whisky on Tuesday 22 December with their inaugural Christmas Whisky Dinner ($135/person). Attendees will quaff five Japanese whiskies from both major distilleries – Suntory Whisky and Nikka Whisky - and independent Japanese whisky distilleries, which are not available in the local market.They’ll be matched to an array of dishes to stop you falling over. Book quickly – while they are doing two sittings (6pm/8.30pm), the bar is tiny. www.tokyobird.com.au
By Amie Barbeler 235 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst (02) 9380 4279 facebook.com/darlocountryclub I’m sitting in a glamorous L.A. country club. No wait, maybe it’s a yacht club. In Darlinghurst. And I’m eating lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and drinking bubbleguminfused cocktails that have been delivered to me by a girl who looks fresh off the tennis court. Confused? Me too. “We like to think of the Darlo as a new age social club,” the manager tells me, which does not actually clear up anything at all. Identity crisis aside, I was stoked to see the bar snack offerings included Lobster and Truffle Mac’n’Cheese ($24), which for the record, tastes every bit as obnoxiously decadent as it sounds.The cocktails are bespoke and beautiful, and then you have the curious candy cardiac arrest that is the flame-grilled fiery Bubbarita ($19) – a bubblegum flavoured margarita with a Hubba Bubba infused foam. Novelty drinks, lobsters, tennis skirts, fire and live music… I’ll be back.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT large-scale social party games such as Werewolf and Two Rooms and a Boom, a live mega game based on The Martian, tutorial roleplaying games such as Dungeons and Dragons (as well as lectures and presentations by Dungeon masters and experienced players), board and card games, room escapes, and Mario Kart all day every day. The venue is open from noon to midnight with a A celebration of all things gaming, drop-in drop-out approach during the day, GameFest will blur the lines between and ticketed sessions during the evening gaming and theatre, taking already existing where there will be one-on-one solo games and jazzing them up with food, interactions for hardcore gamers, talks by costumes, music and theatre to create an industry luminaries and commentators and interactive and immersive atmosphere like many other gaming events. Whether you’re no other. a geek obsessed with video games and The rules of these simple games are social, roleplaying, or a newbie who’s into the with the main goal being to bring together occasional social party game, this five day like-minded people and create a space that mini-festival has something for everyone. is fun, welcoming, accessible and non(ASha) intimidating for people to experience new Happening now until Dec 5. ideas and learn more about gaming. The Old 505 Theatre, 5 Eliza St, Newtown. The creators of the event hope to unite $10-$25 per event, or $100 unlimited festival Sydney gamers of all types by bringing in as pass.Tickets & info: wearemoonshot.com or many gaming types as possible including see the ‘GameFest 2015’ Facebook event.
GameFest
The Australian premiere season of New Br showcase at Sydney’s Ca eed 2015 is set for a spectacular rriageworks. New Breed comprises of a four-part program built by two Australian choreographers handpicked from the independent sector and two selected from the Sydney Dance Company’s own ranks. Given full access to Sydney Dance Company studios, the choreographers selected their cast from the sixteen members of the Sydney Dance Company’s professional ensemble. The four works performing this year include Derived, Reign, Conform and So much, doesn’t matter. “Where you get given an opportunity to create, it’s a gift in a way because you get to share your ideas and your vision and you get to tell the story you want to tell,” said Daniel Riley, the Indigenous choreographer and dancer behind Reign.“[New Breed is] another outlet for choreographers to present work to an already established audience...The beauty of this program is that they get exposed to work, movement,
Review: Mortido
Mortido is ambitious, in both the story it tells and the way it tries to tell it. Cocaine may be the party drug of choice in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, but push below the surface and you find a seedy chain of crime, corruption and abuse that crushes the most vulnerable and feeds on their proverbial corpse. Tom Conroy is Jimmy, a small-time dealer who gets caught in the gears of the supply chain. Colin Friels is Grubbe, the hard-bitten cop intent on taking down a big player. Behind it all looms the shadowy, surreal figure of La Madre, the spirit of sex and death. Dark and disturbing from the outset, the opening folk tale is of a young boy who gets tricked into going into a butcher shop where he gets slaughtered and stitched up with drugs. The sense of unease is only amplified by the use of two child actors throughout the production. One of the later scenes where a child carries a bag leaking blood all over the stage is almost too much to take. (Is this just shock for shock’s sake?)
Staging and lighting is as shiny and manufactured as the scenes it portrays, while the script regularly breaking into Spanish and German dialogue does not help audience engagement. Friels sparkles in his ensemble parts, and plays Grubbe with the grittiness and charisma we all know well, but it sits uneasily with the bizarre moments of surrealism. Perhaps this production is trying to be too many things. Mortido is a harrowing experience. But it is hard not to wonder,‘What is the point?’ (GW) Until Dec 17,Tues–Sun, various show times. Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills. $49-72.Tickets & info: belvoir.com.au/ productions/mortido/ or 02 9699 3444.
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ideas and sound that they’re not necessarily used to with a Sydney Dance show.” Creating his first solo work for the main stage in 2010 with Bangarra Dance Theatre, Daniel has now put together a commanding performance for eight female dancers set to an original score by Nick Thayer. “I was immediately inspired by the women of the company,” said Daniel.“They’re so powerful.And then I got to thinking about powerful women in society...And then on the other end, I was inspired by their demise as well, and why they fall from the throne.” New Breed comes to Sydney following its international premiere at Festpiele Ludwigshafen in Germany last month. (ES) Dec 8–13. Carriageworks, Bay 20, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh. $35. Tickets & info: sydneydancecompany.com or 9250 1999 or carriageworks.com.au
A Riff on Keef: The Human Myth Playwright Benito Di Fonzo and director Lucinda Gleeson’s latest instalment stars Helpmann Award-winning Terry Serio playing the legendary rock-n-roll icon, Keith ‘Keef’ Richards. After their previous successful theatrical shows––The Chronic Ills of Robert Zimmerman,AKA Bob Dylan (A Lie) and Lenny Bruce: 13 Daze Un-Dug In Sydney 1962––the talented duo return with singer, songwriter, guitarist and stage and screen actor Terry Serio.The remarkable cast also includes Abe Mitchell, Branden Christine, Lenore Munro and Dorje Michael Swallow portraying Keef’s disparate and infamous group of friends, lovers and fellow musos like Chuck Berry and Queen Liz. A Riff on Keef is an unforgettable evening full of “masterminding bands, coups and crimes” as the audience takes an uncharted and unofficial journey through Keef’s philosophy on life and his search for the secret chord in a hilariously absurd way. “Rock stars are the gods of our time, we examine
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their lives like we once did those of the Buddha or Christ,” said Di Fonzo.“Any fan of popular culture will know [Keef] is ripe for satire of the highest and most hedonistic order.” (ASha) Until Dec 12, Mon–Sat. SBW Stables Theatre, 10 Nimrod St, Kings Cross. $20-$38.Tickets & info: griffintheatre.com.au or 02 9361 3817.
Contributors: Brendan Modini, Carmen Cita, Craig Coventry, Greg Webster, Hannah Chapman, Alicia Sim, Nyssa Booth, Lauren Edwards, Peter Urquhart, James Harkness, Lauren Bell, Leann Richards, Lisa Seltzer, Mark Morellini, Matthew Bernard, Mel Somerville, Michael Muir, Olga Azar, Rocio Belinda Mendez, Sarah Pritchard, Sinead McLaughlin, Siri Williams, Athina Mallis, Leigh Livingstone, Joseph Rana, Jemma Clarke, Jacqui Rothwell, Anvi Sharma, Emily Shen, Silvia Cheung, Andrew Hodgson.
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OCHRES Bangarra Dance Theatre celebrates 21 years since the debut of Ochres, the work that revealed the company to the world. Ochres tells the story of the relationship between Aboriginal people and the land, and is a fusion of modern contemporary dance and traditional indigenous movement. This four-part contemporary dance piece explores the notion of ochre, and is a portrayal of each of the four colour form’s myriad of purposes and their spiritual significance to Aboriginal people. As a spiritually powerful work, each section of Ochres is a story within
amongst the theme and shed what makes it work in the first place.You get the impression that it won’t be the case here, as Bette Midler and Christmas go hand in hand. “Bette has formerly released a Christmas album. It’s just a lovely time of year, and a lot of her songs are very emotional anyway, with songs like “the rose” and “from a distance”. It lends itself really nicely because she’s such a nice character and she’s so jovial herself, putting on a Christmas show is just natural progression really,” explained Alcorn. Naturally, Catherine is sure to make you leave the show with a beaming smile across your face. (AH) Dec 8–9. Glen Street Theatre, corner Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose. $39-$49. Tickets & info: glenstreet.com.au or 9975 1455.
itself, derived from the land we stand on, making the production an otherworldly dance experience. (NB) Until Dec 5. Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh. $35-$55. Tickets & info: carriageworks.com. au/events/ochres/ THROUGH A BEADED LASH A friendship that has lasted since 1984, Adam and Zoe bond because they are survivors of the AIDS crisis and were part of the Oxford Street gay community back in the 80’s.Their social network, their friends and lovers have died. It’s
about the impact that’s had on people. They were part of an amateur drag act for fundraising, and they relive that.“The older people from the gay community should come and enjoy a trip down memory lane, the nostalgia, the 80’s scenes are so much fun, the hope at the end is uplifting and life affirming,” explained playwright Robert Allan. (MS) Until Dec 12 (8pm Wed-Sat, 5pm Sun). The Depot Theatre, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville. $20-$29. Tickets & info: thedepottheatre.com/ through-a-beaded-lash or 0428 032 838
STC’s THE WHARF REVUE Celebrating 15 years and 21 shows of irreverent political satire, the Sydney Theatre Company is putting on a special birthday edition of The Wharf Revue. Offering a mix of new sketches alongside the most beloved highlights of previous productions, this year’s show features all three original creators: Jonathan Biggins, Phillip Scott and Drew Forsythe, with Amanda Bishop. The show displays an immense demonstration of satiric versatility and has outlasted the last few Prime Ministers. (ES)
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Until Dec 19. Wharf 1, Sydney Theatre Company, Pier 4/5 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay. $48-$65. Tickets & info: sydneytheatre.com.au or (02) 9250 1777 ORLANDO STC presents Sarah Ruhl’s theatrical take on Virginia Woolf’s 1928 novel. Orlando’s journey of self-discovery begins as a 16-yr-old nobleman in the court of Elizabeth I, and unfolds over centuries and nations to eventually end up as a seemingly 37-year-old
woman in the present day. With debauchery, bad poetry, time travel, a new body and a devastating first love all along the way. Orlando’s tale is illustrated by a chorus-like gang of male storytellers. Luxe costumes indicate historical periods on a minimalistic, moving set with a central rotating staircase. Riveting gender play abounds. (AM) Until Dec 19. Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay. From $58. Tickets & info: sydneytheatre.com.au or 02 9250 1777.
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Christmas lovers and Bette Midler lovers unite. The critically acclaimed show The Divine Miss Bette is back, this time as a Christmas special for two shows only. The magnetic Catherine Alcorn will be reprising her role as her beloved Bette Midler at a time of year that she adores, hence the Christmas theme. “Obviously we’ve devised as Christmas show just because I’m a complete Christmas lover, I’m obsessed with it. I think it’s such a lovely time of year. We get together and we do some famous Bette songs and we also do some carols, it’s just the chance for us to have a bit of fun,” said Alcorn. Of course, just like when a TV show that you know and love announces a Christmas special, there is always the worry that it will lose itself
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ATTACK OF THE CONEHEADS – EUROVISION 2016!
With Coffin Ed, Jay Katz and Miss Death It’s often said that the Eurovision Song Contest has a cult following - especially in this country. So did the Reverend Jim Jones in Gyuana and the Little Pebble in Wollongong, and look what happened to them! That cheap shot aside, we have to ask just why Australia is being dragged screaming once again into this festival of warbling tack, by the national broadcaster SBS? For many years Eurovision has enjoyed considerable popularity with SBS audiences, due largely to its quirky Eurocentric content and the affable interplay (on the surface at least) between rival neighbours across the broad European continent.The only logic behind Australia’s recent inclusion is that we are a multicultural nation with many of our migrants coming from Europe.The same could be said of the USA, but would anybody really want to see the American music machine rumbling like some enormous tank into the hallowed halls of ‘Euro’? Let’s face it – we are the interloper at ‘Euro’ because SBS saw it as a great opportunity to boost its sagging ratings and build a lucrative advertising package around the event. Sure, there are many who delighted in the performance of Guy Sebastian at Euro 2015 and are holding their breath as to who we’ll dispatch to Stockholm 2016. On the other hand there are stacks of Euro-purists who saw the inclusion of the omnipresent Sebastian as a violation of decades of musical kitsch – for God’s sake, he didn’t event wear a funny hat!
Next year’s Euro moves to Sweden and will be notable by the return of Ukraine (or what’s left of it) and the absence of Turkey, which will no doubt delight the Russians and avoid any unnecessary back stage argy bargy. All told there will be 43 participants, equalling records set in both 2008 and 2011. No doubt the SBS publicity machine will generate considerable hype re the fact that Sweden is the host, the home of 1974
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Becker Minty art are proud to present an exciting new photographic series by Sydney Photographer Juli Balla. Printed on archival rag art paper, Where the Sidewalk Ends is a series of 20 images, which explores street photography from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. “This idea came to be a while back,” explained Balla.“I suppose it’s because I…loved the work of people like Joel Myerowitz, Gary Winogrand, Helen Levitt and Vivian Maier.They’re all amazing photographers and they have this ability to go out and create timeless images just with a click of the shutter.” For Balla, photography provides an “infinite, endless array of possibility” which she perceives to be a rewarding challenge when narrowing down what subject matter is most intriguing to her. PARLIAMENT ZINE PROJECT Sydney finally has a proper zine shop, where you can come browse and purchase from a small but diverse library of self-published mini magazines, comics and anthologies presented by the Association for Dangerous Literature. It really only makes sense that Parliament on King would eventually come to showcase zines, this remarkable lounge room-come-café at the ‘less stylish end of King Street’ is very much the zine of bar/cafés––a 16
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Each image in Where the Sidewalk Ends evokes the mood of a film still, telling discreet, emotionally charged stories of the characters they depict. “[The images are] these kind of moments in time, which are almost warped…like a moment which has become endless,” Balla explained. “And [it is] this moment which you are looking at and seeing what is going on, what has happened, what is about to happen, who are these people… and you really try to decipher it.” Where the Sidewalk Ends will provide the audience with enjoyment, and a sense of suspended animation, as the images offer more questions than they answer. (NB) Until Dec 6. Yellow House Gallery, 57-59 Macleay St, Potts Point. Free. More info: beckerminty.com/ events/
creative, thinking community packed into a few square meters amongst piles of books, vinyl records, and now a library of indie publications. A sure standout is the first printed edition of Super Lonely Mutant Girl, a vibrant, hilarious comic book about a butt-kicking mutant babe on an epic quest to heal her broken heart. PZP also hits the road this Sunday Dec 6 with a stall at the Commune Local Makers Markets, joining the best of the undiscovered Inner West. (AM)
DoDarlo Christmas Party
As the owner of Darlinghurst’s The Record Store and president of the Darlinghurst Business Partnership, Stephan Győry wanted to see more things happening in Darlinghurst without having to put on a festival. So he came up with the idea of DoDarlo, a community partnership between a number of businesses in the area. “We don’t really like doing them [festivals] because it’s a ‘one shot’ for the area, everyone trades year round so we came up with DoDarlo to encourage local business to do fun things,” said Győry. DoDarlo had its first run in June, and this December it makes its next appearance. There will be 25 businesses involved on the day from Tap Gallery, Radio Free Alice, Old Growler, My Little Cupcake, and of course The Record Store.
Visit PZP at Parliament on King, 632 King Street, Newtown. Info: charlinetetiyevsky.wix.com/ thepzp or find Parliament Zine Project on Facebook. PLATFORM URBAN ART PRIZE Are you a young artist waiting for your big break? Platform is a new urban art project where emerging and established artists have the opportunity to get their work out into the public sphere at Hurstville Central Shopping Centre.This year’s theme is
Euro winners ABBA, one of the few Euro winners to achieve international stardom. Maybe we should be sending Bjorn Again, as the ultimate cultural cringe, to fly the flag for Australia – or at least the flag for Australian cover bands. Already the shortlist for Australia’s nominee in 2016 is being bandied about with the usual suspects like Delta Goodrem and Samantha Jade right at the top of the page. Surely if we are to participate in this orgy of power ballads and deconstructed folklorica, we need to send somebody who will really stand out. Would Rolf Harris be forgiven if he was somehow granted an early parole? Mmm – maybe not. Kevin Bloody Wilson might be the choice of Reclaim Australia, but not the populous at large. What about the kid who got the hiccups at the baseball game in South Australia?... I guess Junior Euro is more his bag. A national plebiscite may well do the trick and come up with the most popular choice, free from the interference of cashed up record companies. As long as there’s a square to tick that says ‘NOBODY’ we would be happy with the democratic process. Whoever the lucky person turns out to be, let’s get a bit of creative kitsch into the equation – at the very least a bunch of funny hats for whoever it is to wear. Big voice – yeah, but nothing attracts more votes than a bloody big hat!
Studio 20/17 Annual Christmas Showcase
The businesses are spread out around the area so you can spend a whole day walking around the east Sydney suburb exploring. Every shop who is a part of the event will have special deals, workshops, taste testings and giveaways, it’s just dependent on the store. Guests visiting the event will be given limited edition gift labels designed by local artist Jodee Knowles. If your business is in Darlinghurst and you want to be a part of DoDarlo, Győry encourages you to sign up at the DoDarlo website. (AMal) Dec 5. Various stores in Darlinghurst. Free. Info: dbp.org.au/do-darloxmas
Waterloo gallery Studio 20/17 is hosting it’s annual Christmas showcase of contemporary jewellery. For those stumped on presents for the women in your life, this would be a perfect opportunity to grab a unique piece. Every year the studio selects a number of artists to showcase their pieces during the month of December.This year 10 artists will have their jewellery on display, you’ll find handmade items fashioned from classic metals, everyday materials and contemporary jewels. All of the items are one-off and limited editions, so it’ll be hard to find anything similar. Studio owner Melanie Ihnen says the gallery has been running this event since they’ve been open to support the Australian jewellery community.
artwork is city life in all its glory or grime. Centre owner Donovan Moodie is looking forward to seeing a range of urban art styles:“we want emerging and established urban artists in southern Sydney to have the opportunity to showcase their talents to the thousands of daily visitors to Hurstville Central Shopping Centre.” (AMal) Applications close Dec 16. Hurstville Central Shopping Centre, Cross Street, Hurstville. Info: platformurbanart.org.au
DISOBEDIENT OBJECTS Purely worth a visit to the Powerhouse Museum for its inspired collection of diverse objects from 30 years of political activism across the world, with items borrowed from noncommercial activists and activist groups. Disobedient Objects is currently on loan from London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. It displays ‘how to protest intelligently’ with artifacts from international movements as diverse as improvised gas masks
“The celebration drinks gives visitors the chance to meet many of the artists in person,” said Ihnen. “Being able to talk to an artist about their range of work and the meaning behind it is important for building a connection with the pieces on show.” Prices for the pieces range from $100 to $600, Ihnen explained that when approaching artists the gallery requests that they create a collection of works that are approachable in price and wearability. On December 5 join them for celebration drinks in spirit of the holidays between 4pm and 6pm, and maybe even grab an item or two. (AMal) Until Dec 24, (Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm). Studio 20/17, 6b/2 Danks Street, Waterloo. Info: studio2017.com.au from the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul, costumes from the Guerilla Girls feminist art movement, and the hauntingly stunning Tiki Love Truck featuring an executed man’s death mask amongst an encrusting of vibrant decorations. (AM) Until Feb 14. Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo. Included in museum entry ($8-$15). Info: maas.museum/event/ disobedient-objects/
IN THE HEART OF THE SEA
follows the Essex and its crew; Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth), George Pollard (Benjamin Walker), Matthew Joy (Cillian Murphy) and a younger Thomas Nickerson (Tom Holland). As the remaining crew go through the worst conditions possible when their ship is sunk by this almighty whale, they’re pushed to the extremes, having to make it through disastrous storms, starvation, despair and madness like no other. It’s terrifying and it has you on the edge of your seat, desperately hoping for the survival of all the crew members. With incredible set detail, a hauntingly beautiful score, amazing special effects/CGI, artistically stunning colour-grading and the perfect pace, the film manages to check off all the criteria of a great film. (ASha) WWWW
Directed by Ron Howard, the film is based on Nathaniel Philbrick’s 2000 non-fiction book of the same name about the sinking of the whaling ship the Essex in 1820, which inspired the Herman Melville’s renowned tale of Moby Dick. With some creative licensing, this adventure-filled film tells the story leading up to, as well as more importantly what happened after, the sinking of the Essex by a mammoth sized whale. Told through an older Thomas Nickerson’s (Brendan Gleeson) narration to Melville (Ben Whishaw), the film
Love The Coopers
Setting the tone nicely for this holiday season is Love the Coopers, a laugh out loud hysteric comedy of a dysfunctional but loveable family called the Coopers. The premise is something that most people with large families will associate with. When four generations of the Cooper family come face to face with their inner selves, the artificial facades of who they are are shattered. This begins a journey of self discovery, that intertwined with and oddball mixture of THE PROGRAM Sport has an uncanny way of producing both heroes and villains. It’s not often however that the same person can fulfil both roles–– until Lance Armstrong.The time period between 1999 and 2013 is the primary focus of Stephen Frears The Program, which is inspired by journalist David Walsh’s book Seven Deadly Sins: My Pursuit Of Lance Armstrong.The film follows a documentary style format. Ben Foster’s portrayal of Armstrong is uncanny and cannot receive enough praise.The biggest problem with the film is that it covers such a long time period it can sometimes feel rushed and as though it is only skimming the surface. (JA) WWW1/ 2 SECRET IN THEIR EYES This sinister crime thriller is a performancedriven film boasting a stellar cast. FBI detectives Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Jess (Julia Roberts) and District Attorney Supervisor Claire (Nicole Kidman) are shattered when Jess’s daughter has been savagely murdered. Ray, who is obsessed
ridiculous characters, makes this family entertainer a must see. Even though it doesn’t offer anything out of the ordinary, the movie is nonetheless a fun ride. Boasting the acting talents of Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton, Jake Lacy, Anthony Mackie, Amanda Seyfried, June Squibb, Marisa Tomei, and Olivia Wilde, there is no way that you’ll sit through this comic caper and not Love the Coopers. (JR) WWW1/ 2
with the case, returns 13 years later with a lead which may lead to a conviction. Emotionally charged performances from Ejiwetel and Roberts are engaging and maintain audience interest in a story which is tediously slow to build. In the role of Marzin, Joe Cole is the most disturbing and memorable villain since Anthony Hopkins in Silence Of The Lambs. (MMo) WWW1/ 2 THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2 The epic conclusion to the trilogy. Fast-paced and action-packed, Mockingjay Part 2 is an enjoyable film that will captivate and entertain the audience. Jennifer Lawrence is a luminous presence who brings a real sense of raw emotion and unpredictability, highlighting the erratic behaviour of her character. Mockingjay Part 2 remained faithful to its literary counterpart, which for many fans will be a huge positive.Adequately concludes the series. (NB) WWW1/ 2
99 HOMES Dennis Nash (Andrew Garfield) is a single dad and a labourer, out of work as a result of houses in his town being foreclosed left and right.The family home he shares with his son Connor (Noah Lomax) and mother Lynn (Laura Dern) is soon also repossessed by real estate shark Rick Carver (Michael Shannon). In an unlikely turn of events, Dennis begins working with Rick and becomes his protégé.The money starts stacking up, but so too do the risks and dilemmas. Writer and director Ramin Bahrani has created a taut and unsettling film about moral decline. (ASim) WWW1/ 2 THE CROW’S EGG Set in the filthy slums of Chennai India, this film surrounds two mischievous and resourceful brothers who follow their dream of tasting pizza for the first time. Deemed as too expensive to purchase, the young inventive brothers put their plan to purchase this dream food into action.A cast of
Following much of the tried and true formula that we have seen from the Rocky film franchise over the course of the past three decades, Creed is a worthy addition to the stable and as a spin-off film is strong enough to stand on it’s own two feet. In a pleasant twist on the dramatic ‘hardship that a fighter must overcome’ trope, this time it isn’t the fighter himself that must endure but rather his trainer, Rocky Balboa. Michael B. Jordan’s performance as Adonis Johnson predominantly newcomers bring this enchanting fable to life. Cultural diversity, oppression and strong class divisions are examined; the mood change in the second half of the film will stun audiences, as themes of class division emerge. Spoken in Tamil with English sub-titles. (MMo) WWW1/ 2 FREEHELD A very society-relevant drama centred around Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore), a New Jersey police detective that learns of her diagnosis with lung cancer, and struggles to have her domestic partner, Stacie (Ellen Page), made beneficiary for her pension.A true story that had the resources and foundation to be a noble masterpiece, but instead fell into a political speech pageant, aimed at an audience who already concurs.There are strong performances from the leads in the film, but little to propagate an ongoing connection to the characters. (RM) WW
Creed is powerful and compelling, with a simmering rage and intensity as the young man battles not only opponents in the ring but in his own mind and his struggle with the in the legacy of his father. Fans of the Rocky series will be pleased to see a number of homages to the original and its many sequels, but this film is strong enough to fight on its own behalf. (JA) WWWW
HE NAMED ME MALALA This documentary chronicles the life of Malala Yousafzai, human rights activist and the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Exploring Malala’s life, growing up in the Swat Valley in Pakistan before the Taliban took control, and her home now in the United Kingdom. Featuring interviews with Malala and her family interspersed with beautiful animations, it’s a fascinating insight into how one young girl was able to get the world to stand up for her cause, advocating the right to education for all women and children. (ASim) WWW 5 TO 7 Brian Blum (Anton Yelchin) is a young unemployed writer, who has never had a story published yet seems to live an easy life in New York City. He meets a gorgeous diplomat’s wife and starts an affair. Arielle (Bérénice Marlohe), is a French woman and mother of two
that can only see Brian between the hours of 5pm and 7pm. It tries to be whispy and romantic like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but unfortunately Yelchin and Marlohe are unevenly matched. (LB) WW NOW ADD HONEY Life falls in further disarray for a dysfunctional family when Honey, a US based pop-star, comes to visit down under. This is quintessentially an Australian film which highlights the difficulty in writing a funny script. Some scenes extracted the occasional chuckle, but the laughout-loud comedy mandatory for films of this genre, was nonexistent. Erik Thomson was wasted in a small role as the cheating husband and the rest of the cast, including Portia De Rossi who played Honey’s mother, could do nothing to salvage this minor train wreck. (MMo) WW city hub 3 DECEMBER 2015
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Trioflight
Sydney Live Music Guide
By Jamie Apps The music industry can be a difficult and often extremely expensive one to break into, especially when it comes to recording and releasing music. Thankfully for Sydney band Trioflight, a unique opportunity presented itself this year when the Cranbrook Recording Studios ran a competition for aspiring musicians with the victor having the opportunity to produce a full length CD release, which they will be releasing tonight. The idea for the competition came from Roger Lock, the head of the studios, after the Cranbrook School had invested a significant amount of money into the studio and equipment to help raise its profile. Luckily when Nick Southcott of Trioflight heard about the competition the group already had a selection of tracks recorded and ready to go.“I only found out late, so we got our entry in last minute but we had recording of demos from gigs we had done before,” said Southcott. “I don’t know why but we felt we had a pretty good shot so I almost wasn’t surprised, but I was really happy and overjoyed to have the opportunity,” explained Southcott while remembering the moment they found out about winning the competition.As fathers of two very young children, finding the time and money to put towards a recording session was difficult for Southcott and Dave Goodman.“We’re both pretty run off our feet trying to stay on top of things as it is, and we certainly couldn’t have done a full length CD without the help of Cranbrook,” said Southcott. From the moment finding out they had won to getting into the studio to
The Sticks: This Sydney electronic trio has just released their debut album and are excited to hit the stage and show off their wares with an all encompassing audio-visual spectacular.With a musical style built around the Airsticks, a new gestural electronic drum kit, this is bound to be a truely special and interesting show. Thu, Dec 3, Freda’s Kita Alexander: Newcomer Kita Alexander’s name is back on the tip of everybody’s tongue with her new single Like You Want To drawing comparisons to a modern day Stevie Nicks.This single is the lead track of an upcoming EP that fans can potentially get a sneak peak of this week when she travels in to Sydney from her family’s outback avocado farm. Fri, Dec 4, Enmore Theatre Summer Flake: With the new EP Time Rolls By laying the foundation for a future full length album, Summer Flake is excited to be hitting the stage this weekend to give fans a more in-depth taste of what is to come. Joining Summer on the evening will be long time friend and collaborator Matt Banham who will also be launching his new EP Three Songs. Sat, Dec 5,Vic On The Park Hotel Bondi Sings: Christmas season officially kicks into swing this week when thirty of Sydney’s best choir performers come together for a festive mix of
gospel, opera and pop. Under the guidance of choirmaster Gary Smith, who will be taking the stage with his guitar and keyboard, and special guest Madison McCoy, families can expect a seriously sizzling night of the old favourites with a new flair. Tue, Dec 8, Bondi Bowling Club Goat: The mysterious cult like Swedish alternative and experimental group make the long journey down under this week to bring their total euro-craziness to the stage for local fans. Wed, Dec 9, Metro Theatre Bully: One the most critically acclaimed underground punk rock acts traipsing the globe today plant their flag here in Sydney this week. Joining on their Sydney pitstop are local band Flowertruck who have just concluded a tour of their debut EP Dirt where they built a reputation as an emotional powerhouse with their performances. Wed, Dec 9, Oxford Art Factory
Patrick James – Outlier
The old adage is that it’s journey rather than the destination that truly matters, and Outlier managers to both prove and discredit this notion all at once. The debut full length album is the culmination of James’ journey from Port Macquarie to Sydney and ultimately internationally.This journey has clearly had a profound effect on him as a musician as Outlier proves to be a very mature and soulful offering. The journey that the listener undertakes while consuming the album is one with many twists, turns and emotional swings as you’re taken along for the ride along James’ reflective journey.While generally there is an air of joy and playfulness, songs like Bugs pluck at the heart strings for a nice change up. James’ voice is captivating and embracing throughout while his lyrics are catchy and fun to sing along with. (JA) WWWW
record it was a fairly quick turnaround of around a fortnight.“We had to juggle a few things because it all happened really quickly,” said Southcott.As improvisational jazz musicians though, this wasn’t to great of a challenge for Trioflight to overcome because they had always planned to record some “off the cuff” material live in the studio. “We had about six or seven tunes ready to go and I wrote another just before recording and there’s four other tracks that are purely improvised. That’s the beauty of being improvising musicians, we didn’t need enormous amounts of material,” said Southcott. The group was also given the luxury of time and creative in the studio with a week to record the album and also choosing to record everything live rather than breaking each individual element up.“There was two days where we recorded the majority of the album over that week because we got to the point where we hit our stride and everything was working. the challenge of recording live is that not everything can be perfect because you can’t go and fix things, but we feel we captured the vibe that we wanted.” (JA) Dec 3. Foundry616, 616 Harris St, Ultimo. $14-63.50. Tickets & Info: foundry616.com.au
Greg Nunan And The General Jacksons – Kites For Hurricanes
Kites For Hurricanes is funky and a little off-kilter. It is fluid and just mercurial enough, moving through the album with intuit and feeling. Greg Nunan And The General Jacksons spread themselves into this collection of tunes, weaving distinct and individual tales. The effect is natural, it has a lot of understanding and a large handful of blues. Strong, fiery, kind to the ears, especially the ones that like a bit of guitar twang. Extending and indulging in the resultant sound for a few bars here and there, raising the listeners satisfaction and giving them a little bit more. Kites For Hurricanes is a good album for just enjoying music. Listeners should immerse their senses in it at least every once in a while, in the interests of holding onto their sanity. (SP) WWW
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Kings Court is the only place to have twenty two massage rooms and eleven hot tubs, spas, and bubble baths. Wall to wall beautiful ladies, pool tables and luxurious leather lounges. You can have a coffee and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Approachable managers help you choose a lady for your massage. There is a fair queueing system and no hidden charges or credit card fees. We are just along from Central Railway at 261 Parramatta Road Glebe, Sydney NSW 2037 Phone 02 9660 0666 Its a $10.00 Taxi Ride from the CBD Visit our web site at
www.kingscourt.com.au We are open 9 am to 1 am and 24 hours on Weekends. There is a 20% discount from 9 am to 12 noon and every day before 9 pm there is FREE ENTRY. After 9 pm a $20 entry fee forms part of the pricing structure. Parking is available in the Broadway Shopping Centre near our discreet rear entrance at 18 Grose St Glebe, first 2 hours free. Check out the website at www.kingscourt.com.au and see information, funny stuff and pictures of pretty women. There are no photos of the regular girls as they are too shy and massage ladies don’t provide full service. Also check out Big John’s Facebook to see a mixture of really funny pics, photos, stories and links to the best pages of our website. This is VACANCIES Kings Court is the best place to learn adult massage. You can work with us part time or updated regularly: be a casual and you are paid cash daily. Work times can suit students or young mothers. When you start
get one of the regular girls to show you how to do your first massage. We have off street parking for www.facebook.com/KingsBigJohn we ladies with cars and for your interview you can park in the Broadway Shopping Centre near our discreet
Kings Court Massage: Where the first time customer can meet the first time massage girl!
rear entry with two hours free parking. The 18 Grose Street Glebe NSW 2037 address is the best way to find us using GPS plotting. Ring us on 02 9660 0666. Some ladies from out of town stay over when they visit. We have the bestest and sweetest customers of any place. The website is www.kingscourt.com.au On the home page have a look at, “Is this your first time” and see the ten tips that help customers to understand how we do business and how they must behave towards our girls.
HOW TO ENJOY A KINGS COURT MASSAGE
Why is Kings Court being firm with its customers? Why should Kings Court interfere with the customer who wants to push for more? Some customers are outraged by frustration because they think Kings Court Massage should roll over and allow the majority of customers to use their money and influence to push for sex and oral sex. Big John says, “We provide what a man really needs and we do it well. At the end of the day he will walk away with a smile on his face and a tremble in his knees at a level more intense than sex can usually provide and all the while in a way that is harmless fun for the girl doing the job.
I also ran across this when I was driving taxi-cabs. Many passengers would think that by paying five or ten dollars for a ride allowed them to dominate the driver. This thinking sometimes comes up at Kings Court where a customer has the idea that “the customer is always right.”
A massage and a happy ending does not work well at home to the same intensity because at some point it always converts to sex before arriving at the end. With a Kings Court massage you have to accept that the destination can only come via the massage with hot oil process. The happy ending is, then, a very explosive event.
At Kings Court the very worst customer, who is bound to be disappointed, is the good looking guy who has lots of charm and personality until he gets to the room and he changes to insist that he needs to be in control. This leads to a very unhappy situation especially when he realizes that the rule at Kings Court really is that “the customer is always wrong.” The massage lady always has the intention to do her part but it can only happen when she is the one in control.
The Kings Court girls do less naughty stuff in a massage than they may have done in their regular relationships. Although most massage ladies come to us after their first two year sexual relationship, they are just learning how to say NO. Most of our young ladies have in fact had very little experience with men. For the Kings Court girl it really is fun because she enjoys the company of men and she is in control of the action. She says, “I am happy to do this as long as I am the one in charge.” So, if you are a big strong tough guy who wants to be boss this does not work out for you at Kings Court Massage. You may want to control your rise to a climax but, at Kings Court the lady takes care of this and you should go with the flow. We suggest you enjoy what we do and don’t complain about what is not going to happen. Paying for a sexual event can go well if you are polite about it but, you may actually be paying to perform a type of abuse if you create a situation of dominant control of the lady. This is not always the case but it happens often enough for the service provider to wish it was otherwise.
She may say to the client, “Stop being unhappy about what you can’t have and start being happy with what you can have.” It is funny to sometimes see a group of guys who have had a good time leaving with their unhappy charming ‘leader of the pack’ who has been asked not to come back. It is even worse for him when it turns out that he paid for everyone else to enjoy themselves.” So, why does Big John talk this way? This is an advertisement and an invitation to you the reader to come as a customer (or come and learn to control men as a massage girl.) If you understand the principles above you will like the idea of meeting the girl-next-door who is happy to put a smile on your face and leave you to go home with a tremble in your knees. She will go back to the other girls and say, “He was a nice guy,” instead of saying, “He was too pushy.” If you don’t like any aspect of this then please, do us both a favour and do not come to Kings Court.”
When was the last time you really had a smile on your face and a tremble in your knees?
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