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DJ’s and bands talk travel, clubs food and the worlds best festivals

We all have a passion for culture and desires that need to be fulfilled. One of the best ways to discover the world we live in is by sharing stories and moments with others. You never know where you’re next inspiration will come from and after we caught up with over 40 DJ’s last month, we got insoired to make a change and bring out a fresh new look and new magazine for spring/summer 2018. This issue is packed with all the same expat and working holiday guides as well as interviews with top music industry heads, pubs guides, travel tips, and some of the world’s best festivals. If you like what you read , head over to bbmlive.com or follow us on socials @bbmlivetravel

Australia’s only publisher dedicated to expats, working holiday makers and like minded locals. Editor in Chief Tom Shakir Editorial: sarah@what-media.com Advertising: marketing@what-media.com Contributors Kate Moxhay. Walter Juan, Rat Pack Travel, DVine Tours, Beats Travel, Peter Rowe, Lanele Hills and many more What Media Pty Ltd hold no responsibility for copyright infringement from our advertisers. It’s the advertisers or contributors responsibility to secure the correct permissions for use of imagery. If you feel there are any issues with content or images please contact info@what-media.com. The words and views of the persons interveiws are there own opinions and not What Media Pty Ltd. Full terms and conditions are available at bbmlive.com Reproduction of the content and images are strictly prohibitted without prior written consent of What Media Pty yLtd.

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CHARITY CLUBBING $500,000 funds raised for The Fred Hall Hallows Foundation

Melbourne music touring and events agency Thick as Thieves is set to celebrate an extraordinary philanthropic milestone this weekend when they surpass $500,000 in funds raised for The Fred Hollows Foundation and its work to end avoidable blindness.

Led by founding director Mike Toner, the Thick as Thieves team has raised $496,000 for The Foundation since 2011 by teaming up with institutional venue Revolver and other promoters/partners to run music events donating proceeds from the door, a bar percentage, artist donations and personal donation. Mike also took on an ironman triathlon in 2015, and together with some of his team, participated twice in the Wild Women On Top Melbourne Coastrek 60 km trek in 2017 and 2018 raising funds for The Fred Hollows Foundation.

“Helping restore sight is one of the best gifts someone can give and Mike Toner and his wonderful Thick as Thieves team and supporters have done that thousands of times over,” said Gabi Hollows, Founding Director of The Fred Hollows Foundation.

“With the support of our partners and punters, we raise money to help The Fred Hollows Foundation restore sight to people in developing countries, thereby helping to break the poverty cycle.”

For more information about Thick as Thieves’ support of The Fred Hollows Foundation, visit: thickasthieves.com.au/about

industry interview:

RatPack Travel dish the dirt on Aussie Travel Agents

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WHAT’S THE CRAIC? COMEDY NIGHTS A second Sydney performance has been added to meet demand for UK comedy royalty David Baddiel’s Olivier-nominated one-man stage show My Family: Not The Sitcom. Frontier Comedy are thrilled to announce that David will perform a second Seymour Centre show on Saturday 15 September.

The true story of David’s life with his now deceased mother and dementia-suffering father, My Family: Not The Sitcom is a show about memory, ageing, infidelity, dysfunctional relatives, moral policing on social media, golf, and gay cats.

The acclaimed comedian, author, screenwriter and television presenter makes his highly anticipated Australian debut this September, kicking off with two shows at Sydney’s Seymour Centre on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 September, before heading to Perth’s Octagon Theatre on Monday 17 September and wrapping up with two shows at Melbourne’s Alex Theatre on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 September. Tickets to all shows are on sale now.

‘This is a rare production that boasts side-splitting laughs and also moves people to tears.’

Some of the family history David touches on in My Family: Not The Sitcom includes his refugee mother’s escape from Nazi Germany as a five month old child. A swastika appeared on her birth certificate, and soon after their arrival David’s grandfather Ernst was interned as an enemy alien on the Isle of Man for a year. An episode of the BBC’s genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? investigated his heritage in some detail, but failed to prove his theory that his mother had been secretly adopted from another Jewish family who had no hope of escaping.

My Family: Not The Sitcom is a massively disrespectful celebration of the lives of David Baddiel’s late sex-mad mother Sarah, and dementia-ridden father, Colin. Come and be offended on David’s behalf! My Family: Not The Sitcom makes its Australian debut this September in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne.

David Baddiel My Family, Not The Sitcom

Presented by Frontier Comedy (shows on sale now) Friday 14 September | 7.30pm Seymour Centre | Sydney, NSW - All Ages | SOLD OUT! seymourcentre.com | Ph: 02 9351 7940

My Family: Not the Sitcom has been resoundingly endorsed by audiences both civilian and celebrity, described as “brave, brutal and brilliant” (Graham Norton), “brilliant, funny, emotional” (J.K. Rowling), “absolutely beautiful” (Hugh Laurie) and “deeply personal, hilarious and touching in equal measure” (Bill Bailey).

Saturday 15 September | 7.30pm

Baddiel’s comedy pedigree is deep-seeded. In 1992 David and his comedy partner Rob Newman were the first comedy act to ever sell out the Wembley Arena, prompting the media to declare comedy “the new rock ‘n’ roll”.

Octagon Theatre | Perth, WA - All Ages

HIs more recent partnership with Frank Skinner saw the pair co-write and perform with The Lightning Seeds the football anthem ‘Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home)’ as the England football team’s official anthem for 1996 UEFA Euro Cup.The song recently re-entered the official singles chart at Number 1 for a record fourth time when England reached the semi-final stages of the 2018 World Cup.

Alex Theatre | Melbourne, VIC - All Ages

Seymour Centre | Sydney, NSW - All Ages | NEW SHOW! seymourcentre.com | Ph: 02 9351 7940 Monday 17 September | 7.30pm

ticketswa.com | Ph: 08 6488 2440 Friday 21 September | 7.30pm

ticketek.com.au | Ph: 13 28 49 Saturday 22 September | 7.30pm Alex Theatre | Melbourne, VIC - All Ages ticketek.com.au | Ph: 13 28 49

Weekly Comedy Gigs Here’s our selection of the top comedy clubs and pubs that you need to add to your entertainment calendars.

a mic in hand

When: 8 pm every Thursday Where: Friend in Hand Hotel Address: 58 Cowper Street, Glebe, Sydney Cost: $10 Full/ $8 conc amicinhand.com

The Comedy Lounge

When: 7.30 pm every Monday Where: Cafe Lounge Address: 277 Goulburn St, Surry Hills, Sydney Cost: $10 www.cafelounge.com.au

The Comedy Store Showcase

When: 7:30 pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Where: Comedy Store Sydney Address: The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney Cost: from $16 www.comedystore.com.au

Happy Endings Comedy Club

When: 8.30 pm every Friday and Saturday Where: El Rocco Address:154 Brougham St, Kings Cross, Sydney Cost: $27.50 - $30 happyendingscomedyclub.com.au

Comedy @ Spleen

When: 8:30 pm every Monday Where: Spleen Bar Address: 41 Bourke Street, Melbourne Cost: Free Entry comedyatspleen.com

The Little Comedy Lounge

When: 8 pm every Saturday Where: Little Creatures, Fremantle Address: 40 Mews Road, Frematle, Perth Cost: $35 comedylounge.com.au

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David Baddiel Interview Hey David, how are you today?

I’m good.

Where about are you and how is it there?

I’m in my house in London, where it is busy with people - I’m not sure who some of them are, but they may be my children’s friends. Or they may be burglars.

So, we’re soon to see you take My Family - Not The Sitcom downunder... and this is your Australian debut... why’s it taken so long for you to make it to Oz? It’s not quite my Oz debut. About 20 years ago I did a corporate show for Fosters.

They had had a competition whereby people who drunk enough Fosters and therefore collected enough labels would be entered into a draw. The prize was 2 weeks in Oz. I was their entertainment at their last night party. It was 200 alcoholic Brits, on their last night in Sydney. I didn’t really do any comedy: it was more an exercise in crowd control. I got out alive though.

The show you’ll be performing is a deeply personal one... what led you to writing something that hits so close to home?

The sort of stand-up I do now tends to be very story led and very based around telling truths, as I see them, truths about my life.

I had done a show like this about fame in

the UK and then thought about where else I could draw on a large bank of stories, and realised: my family. I had quite a weird upbringing, and when my mum died I felt it was time to tell these stories. It was partly because at her funeral I noticed a lot of people telling me how wonderful she was.

And the thing that bound all these people together was they didn’t really know her.

I realised that when people die we talk about them like they were saints, and that does them a disservice: tell the truth about people, whatever it may be, and that will bring them back to life. The show is really about memory, about how you remember people, and then the flip side of it is about my dad, who has dementia, but again: the way I talk about him is not about pity or reverence, it’s about how hilarious it is because his dementia makes him very sweary and disinhibited and obscene which he always was...

The Times said “you’re going to disrespect the dead and the incapacitated, do it like this” what do your family make of the show? Have they seen it?

My brothers have seen it. Originally they were both very unkeen. I had to ask them to trust me, that even though I would be washing the family’s dirty linen in public, it would all be in a celebratory way. Now they both love it. My older brother said after the opening night “it felt like she (my mum) was in the room” which brought something of a

tear to my eye.

So, being an avid football fan, what are a couple of your predictions for the season?

I think it will probably be Man City’s Premiership again, but I think Chelsea could really challenge them - I think we’ve sorted out a few holes in the team and Sarri looks like a good old boy who isn’t going to make the team go into that bunker mentality they can sometimes get.

Out of double digits of managers in the Abromovich era, who’s been your favourite and why?

Hmm. The young Mourniho was amazing - by young I mean when he was first came in 2004 - people forget now that he played amazing football, and we were winning games 3 and 4 nil regularly. Because he became very defensive, and that’s how he’s thought of now. But I would still chose the Mourinho of that period.

Who’s are your favourite 2 players - one old, one new?

Favourite player of the old days would be Alan Hudson, who was a brilliant playmaker and midfielder in our early 70s side. Now I’d say Eden Hazard, who will be thought of as one of our greatest ever players.

So, Instagram tells us that you are still thick as thieves with Frank Skinner. How did a Cambridge educated, Chelsea

supporter end up being such big pals with a Brummie sounding West Brom fan?

Well partly though football - we first met in Jongleurs Comedy Club in 1990 whilst Egypt v The Republic of Ireland from that World Cup was on, and we ended up rowing about the game - I thought Ireland were too defensive, he didn’t - but we both went away thinking “he’s a good bloke”. We’re not really from that different backgrounds - Frank is older and from a very impoverished background - he tells stories about his childhood that makes you think “did you grow up in the 16th Century?” but my own childhood was just lower-middle class London in the 70s, which was rough enough, and I think we just share quite a blokey no-nonsense attitude to life.

And sense of humour.

What are you most looking forward to about coming to Australia? Anything on your bucket list in between shows?

I’m madly busy whilst I’m there travelling between cities and doing radio and TV but I’m looking forward to your lovely looking cities, and to what I assume is Spring. Oh! And Tim Rice has invited me to the opening of Evita in Sydney on the 18th, a night I do have free, so that’ll be great...

Thanks for your time! And we can’t wait to see the show...

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CRYSTAL BALLS

ASK CRYSTAL

Our very own resident psychic, Crystal Balls, tells your fortune for the month in her very very special way…

GEMINI *Horoscope not detected* Please check all devices are connected to the Zodiac then restart your crystal ball.

If problem persists, please call a Microsoft technician, voodoo priest or Mystic Meg.

VIRGO You wake up one morning, check your face in the bathroom mirror and discover – horror of horrors – that you’ve turned into Mumm-Ra The Ever Living, the chief antagonist in the animated series Thundercats. You really should read the side-effects of that new shampoo you’ve been using, specifically the bit under side-effects which reads “warning: may cause hives, flakiness or turn user into immortal undead entity with a cat fixation”. Give it a few days and the effects should wear off - although I’d stop using that new moisturising cream too, unless you want to look like Krang from the Ninja Turtles.

TAURUS A routine shopping trip for a bedside table turns into a nightmare when you stray from the path in IKEA and get lost for eight months in the living room section.

You survive by foraging for dropped sweets and building a makeshift base out of settee cushions and spare bookcase parts.

Occasionally, you’ll set fire to a stool in a bid to catch the attention of passers-by and staff, all to no avail. It’s only after a failed suicide attempt, when you try to hang yourself from an extendable lamp, that you realise you’re going to have to take matters into your own hands. Striking out to find the path with your imaginary friend “Pilson”, who is basically a light bulb with a face drawn on it, you spend days wading through low-priced sofa-beds and lumbar-supporting chairs before reaching the kitchen section and collapsing from weariness. By sheer chance, your prone body is spotted by a Chinese couple arguing about dishwashers and you are taken back to civilisation.

chased by hordes of deluded fans, who then viciously beat you when they realise they’ve been fooled.

AQUARIUS

As a result of you constantly missing social engagements because you’re obsessed with playing Words with Friends, you lose all your friends. Oh the irony.

Your attempt to shoplift from Coles, by shoving numerous items down the back of your extra-stretchy trousers until they’re full to burst, backfires spectacularly when you try to leave the store. From behind, you look like a dead ringer for fat-assed pop pixie Nicki Minaj and are promptly

LIBRA Your desperate need for cash reaches a new low this week when you agree to star in a “leaked” sex tape with Susan Boyle. Apparently the Hairy Angel is trying to reinvent herself as “Iggy Azalea for grannies”. The strap-on scene is particularly gruesome. I dreamed a dream? More like a bloody nightmare.

ARIES First Robbie Williams, now David Attenborough. Who will be next on your list of celebrities who you think have died but actually it was someone with a similar name?

LEO

SCORPIO Sorry Scorpio, my herpes are really flaring up today.

So I’m trying to fashion a scratching device from

chopsticks. Meñana.

CANCER You start seeing the actress who plays the “new girl at Coles” in those annoying adverts. You wouldn’t think it to look at her, but she’s a right dirty minx. You should see what she can do with an aubergine and a bunch of grapes. No wonder it’s Woolworths who are the “fresh food people”. Egads!

CAPRICORN The first person you meet after reading this will be responsible for your death – unless you kill them before they get the chance. Do it!

Do it now!

PISCES Aunt Crystal won’t be doing a horoscope for Pisces this month due to hangoverrelated reasons. BBM would like to apologise for any inconvenience.

SAGITTARIUS You’re walking down the street when you spot that annoyingly smug git who does the Youi car insurance adverts. Ten minutes later, you are in prison for GBH after beating him to a bloody pulp.

Crystal is always here (except when she’s being a cougar

about town, showing the young women of today how to grind up against the guys) to help answer your problems.

Our agony aunt-come-psychic knows best when it comes to problems…

Dear Crystal,

When I was a young boy growing up in Britain during the 80s, our school was visited by a number of minor celebrities, including Rolf Harris, Gary Glitter and Jimmy Savile – yet not one of them attempted to interfere with, or molest, me in any way.

Naturally, this has really knocked my confidence and made me depressed. Am I really that unattractive? Savile used to be into corpses for God’s sake! What’s wrong with me?

Yours Roger

Dear Roger

People are quick to offer sympathy to the victims of these monsters, but they often forget the youngsters who were not directly affected or traumatised in any way by these heinous crimes. If you really want to be interfered with by a celebrity, I’m more than happy to come round your house and jam my fist up your nipsy.

Then the healing can begin – both psychologically and internally.

Dear Crystal,

I could have sworn I just saw you on an old episode of Have I Got News For You. Have you ever been on TV? Yours Chris

Dear Chris,

You probably saw Boris Johnson,

people confuse us all the time. It’s the hair.

Dear Crystal, Och, as a proud Scotsman, I’m canny depressed by the vote against independence in the auld home country. I don’t mind telling ye, I’ve had it up tae here with the English. They take our oil, vote the Tories in, and think it’s oh-so funny to take the piss out of Scottish stereotypes. Well I’m nay impressed. As a professional haggis salesman, I’m sick of my taxes going to London when I barely have enough money to keep my family supplied with Irn-Bru, shortbread and Celtic T-shirts. Jings, crivens and help ma bob, we’re all doomed I tell ya, doomed! Is there anything you can do to cheer me up? There’s only so much of the Krankies one man can stomach.

Yours, Jock McTavish

Dear Jock, I’ll cheer you up alright. God the Scottish accent turns me on.

There’s just something about a bloke wearing a skirt that gets my juices flowing. If you ever want me to toss your caber, get in touch and I’ll turn your “yes” into an “oh god yes, yes, yes!” This is one union you won’t want to break from.

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8 Sydney Roosters star Latrell Mitchell has emerged as the man to keep fit if the eastern Sydney suburbs NRL club can go all the way and win this year’s premiership.

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Standing between them are Melbourne Storm and fiercely hated arch rival South Sydney.

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Mitchell is a man-mountain, having made his debut in Origin earlier this year but the Roosters will need him and captain Boyd Cordner fit if they are to maintain their run to the finals.

Souths coach Anthony Siebold will have his own manmountain back for the finals with Greg Inglis returning from injury and the two are key to both club’s finals aspirations.

Roosters captain Cordner said 21-year-old Mitchell doesn’t yet know just how powerful he can be.

“He’s a player that can create something out of nothing,” Cordner said.

“He’s a very special talent. I don’t think he knows how good he is really, which is a scary thing.

And they’re off. The football season has begun.

In what has been less than a few weeks since France lifted the World Cup in Moscow, the English Premier Leaque has begun its almost 10-month quest to find another champion.

With the transfer window shut, fans will now get a glimpse at what their teams have signed, who has moved on and what might still be needed come the next window in January if they are to win something - or just survive the drop.

August and September are often cause for optimism from many a fan - a couple of wins and we can all start dreaming.

But premierships are not won in September, they are in May and they are built on solid performances through the cold midwinter months.

Pre-season games likewise, are often no indicator.

West Ham won all their pre-season games the last time they were relegated.

Could the same fate await them in 2018-19?

Who knows, but with Manuel Pellegrini at the helm, they look in good hands.

The former Manchester City boss will have the Hammers playing the way Hammers fans like - although in this competition, that may not be enough to be contenders - merely survivalists.

The Premier League has become over the the past few seasons a two and even perhaps, three-tiered competition.

The bottom six or seven, the middle half a dozen or so and the top six fighting for Champions League places.

As we go to press club are still attempting to add the last one or two players to their squads - World Cup performances will have added considerable value to some, but not to others.

Everton have spent big, but wisely, Liverpool big for sure, whereas Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho never seems to be happy with whatever his squad looks like.

One positive form Russia 2018, will however, not be present VAR. The Premier League has it the pause button on the introduction of the sometimes controversial video assistant referee for another season in order to further assess the system.

“One of the big concerns from last season was the time it took to review decisions,” from referee Mark Clattenburg said.

“The Premier League did not want to spoil the flow of the game, because this league is the fastest in the world.”

Good point.

Other refereeing calls that don’t need VAR include shirt pulling - something we saw plenty of in Russia, and it’s also understood the league want to monitor other European leagues; more closely to ensure any glitches are ironed out before they introduce it next season.

So who are the favourites and who is there to watch out for?

In AFL, reigning premiers Richmond are on course for back-to-back premierships, such has been their dominance this season.

They survived a scare from Geelong recently but still look odd-son for the MCG grand final.

Who could they face?

There’s a cluster of clubs all chasing; West Coast Eagles are still in the hunt, but are not favoured by eastern States fans to make it; Greater Western Sydney (GWS) are another contender, but injuries will weaken their squad and Melbourne, who are really showing they mean business this season after so many seasons in the doldrums, are sitting pretty in the the top four. They have the toughest of run-ins, which could see them fall away.

In the 5 to 8 spots, Hawthorn are coming good at the right time, but for Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Sydney and Geelong it might be too much too late for 2018.

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies are focussed on the Bledisloe Cup after naming an extended squad for the annual clash with New Zealand.

“I think he’s still got a lot more development in him.”

With finals around the corner the early betting for 2018 is Rabbitohs, Roosters or Storm - and each is capable of winning that premiership in late September.

Meanwhile, the legendary Sonny Bill Williams is thinking of a return to the game after next years rugby world cup in Japan.

All Black Williams turns 34 next year and is weighing up ending an amazing career spanning Australia, New Zealand, France, Japan, rugby league, rugby union and boxing.

It’s been 16 years since Australia last held trans-Tasman bragging rights and Chieka is anxious to put that unwanted record to bed.

“We will learn to trust each other and be really aligned around what we believe so we can get our energy pointing in the right direction for game one,” Chieka said.

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has resumed training after suffering a hamstring injury in the final Test against Ireland earlier this year and

Williams walked out on Canterbury in 2008 over a contract dispute, before returning to play for the Sydney Roosters in 2013, only to return to union, where he won the 2015

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World Cup and appeared in the 2016 Olympics.

back-rower Pete Samu has rejoined the side after helping the Crusaders win a record ninth Super Rugby title this month.

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Reigning premiers Manchester City obviously. They have quietly come about their pre-season with purpose and have a star-laden squad capable of retaining the crown. But not by the margin of last season.

the loss of Riyad Mahrez to City will hurt. James Maddison, a £24m signing from Norwich City, could be their new young star.

Too many others have been busy adding to squads, moving on, bringing in - and I suspect the usual suspects will al be up there in that top six or seven come October before the real battle for supremacy begins.

There’s a whole world of difference between Manchester and Newcastle.

Liverpool have thrown everything bar the proverbial kitchen sink at their bid this season, tee big spenders of the league.

Can the addition of Keita, Alisson, Faninho and Shaqiri give them the edge?

For Liverpool the challenge s consistency over the season something they have yet to achieve in the ‘modern’ game.

They can match anyone on their day - but that has to happen over several months - not once a month.

West Ham have spent big, over £89m, but won’t win the premiership. A decent cup run and a challenge for a Europa League spot is their target.

And now the United’s - but two very different scenarios.

At Old Trafford anything other than top 2 or 3 is unacceptable. In fact after losing the race to City last last season, United fans will expect to be again challenging - it’s in their DNA. Will they? Yes, they will, and forget all the pre-season negativity surrounding Mourinho - that’s his style - he would would prefer to be the underdog.

But Newcastle are a different kettle of fish. Perennial underachievers in a one team city where football is a religion. It’s hard to fathom though, anything other than mid-table mediocrity.

Given recent times that may be sufficient for some Geordies, but I suspect not for most. Rafa Benitez has to balance his desires for success with owners clearly content on ensuring the books are balanced.

So who have we still to look at?

As for other London clubs: Arsenal, with new manager, will finish top six - anything more than is really a bonus. Chelsea, with Maurizio Sarri in charge will also be top six challengers. The arrival of Jorghino will add to their midfield and that will certainly boost their hopes. Palace and Fulham won’t be top sox, but they will be no pushovers either.

Watford often fly under the radar and even though hey have spent big - £15m on Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona for example - they might just find this season a battle for survival.

So many manager changes as the foreign ownership group lacks continuity could be their downfall.

Selhurst Park is a tough place to play, so their home points will keep them up. As for Fulham, midfielder Jean Michael Seri’s arrival from Nice showed their intentions, although mid-table is the best they can hope for.

Huddersfield escaped relegation last season but will be back in that mix again this time round. The Terriers survived on team spirit to get them through many games but that can only last so long.

Tottenham meanwhile, will want to push on from last year, but with transfer activity Spurs fans must be wondering what is happening behind the scenes. A brand new stadium is their priority, but they have enough quality to be top four - and maybe more.

Of the three promoted clubs, Wolves look the best prepared for survival. Some are even calling them dark horses. Chinese owners have invested heavily in their Portuguese connections and Ruben Neves is quality. Add about another dozen ‘Portugeezers’ to the squad and their is class.

Southampton, Brighton and Bournemouth have all added to their squads. None are title contenders and they may end up being drawn into another relegation dogfight.

Finally Cardiff, pre-season favourites to go straight back down.

That news will only encourage coach Neil Warnock to develop a siege mentality in South Wales. Make no mistake, they will be tough to beat at home - away might just be their undoing.

Saints still look vulnerable, even after the signing of giant Dane Jannik Vestergaard to replace Dutch defender Virgil Van Dyke.

Brighton have brought in eight new players and spent over £89m, but second season blues might set in.

Scottish readers will be interested to learn Daniel Arzani is set to join his Socceroos teammate Tom Rogic at Scottish Premier League champions Celtic.

Bournemouth, again look a side punching way above their weigh. Can they continue to surprise? Coach Eddie Howe has just splashed out £25m on Colombian World Cup star Jefferson Lerma, but it’s their defence that is still a concern.

Arzani, 19, who made three substitute appearances for Australia at the World, has moved from A-League side Melbourne City to Manchester City before being farmed out to the Parkhead club for an extended loan period.

Burnley are another who continue to beat the odds as a relatively small club, and not only survive, but get Europa League football to Turf Moor. Solid and mid-table.

“He is another exciting young talent and we will see if we can get that organised in the next few days, Cleric manager Brandan Rodgers said.

Everton have spent a lot of money. A new coach and renewed optimism but ninth or tenth in today’s Premier League is probably their best, and the same could be said for Leicester City, who have become a more consistent outfit, even though

“He has obviously been at the World Cup so he will need to be in for a couple of weeks before he gets up to speed.”

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City Vibes

FOODIES

Hot damn! Melbourne Bars you have to visit

stands out from this establishment compared to other Pubs The pub culture in Melbourne What in Melbourne is the beautiful view across the Yarra that is afforded to diners. Open to customers for breakfast in the morning, is so tightly interwoven operations continue till late in the night. The bar is equipped with a state of the art ice machine, there’s also a fancy system for beer into the city’s cultural fabric and of course wine on tap. Recommendation for food includes and hospitality scene that a the pub’s double cheese burger and the steak tartare. visit would not be complete without a tour of the best bars Bar Americano Situated right at the end of Presgrave Place, Bar Americano might in town. strike first time visitors as a hole in the wall kind of place. While its

1806

Decked out in the old world charm of the 1920s, replete with velvet chairs set amidst heavy wooden interiors is the 1806 pub.

Here, shaking and stirring are the name of the game, with more than 50 cocktails on the menu for pub goers to experience. For travelers looking to immerse themselves in a somewhat vintage setting, the 1806 will not disappoint. Further, enhancing the experience is the view available to diners from the mezzanine level of the building , which not too many Pubs in Melbourne can boast about. What’s the best bit about 1806 ? The menu is divided by the years from the 1600s onwards offering visitors a significant and interesting bit of history interspersed with their offerings. Visitors will no doubt be delightfully surprised and their curiosity peaked at the lesser known facts behind their favourite cocktails.

Arbory Bar and Eatery The story behind the Arbory Bar and Eatery is a fairly long one. In terms of specifics - more than 150meters long to be precise, as it spreads itself along the length of Flinders Street Station’s 13th platform. For travelers who are yet to finalise their lists of Thingsto-do in Melbourne then Arbory Bar should definitely be on it.

appearance might put one off, especially as it’s a tight squeeze to get in, its cocktails are almost legend. You know a bartender is serious about cocktails, when he wears a white lab coat and is seen concentrating intensely on the mixing. The cocktails served here could well be just about the best ever tasted in comparison to other Pubs in Melbourne. While Bar Americano may not be ideal to spend an evening as the space is limiting, it’s best for a quick sip or a wait in between meet ups.

Boilermaker House Down Lonsdale Street, the Boilermaker House is definitely a one of a kind venture that encourages the marrying of flavors, namely beer and whisky. For lovers of both beverages, such unique Pubs in Melbourne are almost a godsend. For those who are unfamiliar with the boilermaker concept, the drink is actually a beer cocktail where a shot of whisky is followed by a little more than a shot of beer. While it might not seem like the cocktail for the faint hearted, the Boilerhouse encourages visitors to nibble on complementary edibles before beginning to nip into their beer.

The thinking is that when both beverages are consumed together they create new flavours on the palate.

Sydney is a foodies haven; a city of health conscious people who are encouraging its local establishment to deliver more health focused menus.

Here’s our round up of four healthy eat restaurants you need to check out this month. aboutlife Located in Double Bay, aboutlife is probably the most favoured amongst health food eateries. The place is popular for its organic coffee, fresh organic ingredients and wellstocked health food store. aboutlife is a lunchtime favourite, dishing out some of the best wholesome meals in Sydney.

Make sure you order the mushrooms cooked in almond milk, it’s simply heavenly – and healthy!

Thr1ve Athletes and yoga buffs are well taken care of at this café.

The place is both a health food eatery and supplements café that is conveniently located within the Sydney CBD. One of the firm favourites served at Thr1ve is teriyaki salmon and brown rice served on a bed of fresh green leaves.

Sanduba Another favourite well-located within the Sydney CBD, Sanduba offers a range of deliciously wholesome food.

Choose from wraps, healthy snack pots, fresh fruits, nuts and a whole gamut of delicious options that you will not feel guilty to feast on. If its food on the run you need, Sanduba will deliver. The chicken soup is tipped to be pretty awesome and one of the best comfort foods to enjoy during your explorations of the city.

Egg of the Universe A holistic spot for treating mind, body and soul, Egg of the Universe is a former café transformed into a yoga studio.

Enjoy your time at this eatery where you can sit in the beautiful courtyard, feast on food made from their homegrown organic produce and enjoy the serene ambience.

Treats made in-house include fermented vegetable, cashew and cheese together with a drink of kombucha, a fermented black and green tea.

ESSENTIAL GIG GUIDE Young Henrys Presents The Delta Riggs

We’re excited to announce Young Henry’s have teamed up with Max Watt’s House Of Music on a series of live events, throwin’ out high-fives to the Sydney and Melbourne live music communities. It’s all about getting homegrown talent on bigger stages, so we’re thrilled to see The Delta Riggs confirmed to kick off the series.

Oozing sweat, style, swagger and aching for a return to the stage, The Delta Riggs return will see the froths flowing and good times aplenty over two special nights Friday September 7th in Melbourne and Saturday September 8th in Sydney. Joining The Delta Riggs will be The Moving Stills from the NSW central coast as well as Melbourne locals Batz and The Buoys in Sydney.

Melbourne 7th September | Sydney 8th September Max Watt’s Sydney Entertainment Quarter

Sophisticaed Dingo New EP and Tour

Fresh out the kitchen, Melbourne’s Sophisticated Dingo have delivered upon early expectations of brash and gnarly garage rock, with the release of their much anticipated debut EP ‘TASTES JUST LIKE THE REAL THING’.

Bristling with attitude, the record offers an insight into a musicianship that is continuing to thrive off the back of successes that followed previous single releases in ‘YUPPIES’ and ‘HEAD TALK’. Sophisticated Dingo have found their rhythm with Tastes Just Like The Real Thing; that rhythm is gritty, bustling and unashamedly brazen.

This year has seen the band on a hectic upswing, with Australian media and radio latching on to Sophisticated Dingo’s rollicking sounds favourably, quick to land them in the same league as the likes of Violent Soho, Skegss and WAAX. ‘Tastes Just Like The Real Thing’ is a further exploration of where Jimmy and Lews’ influences have come together and fused in producing concise and punchy pieces of chaos. Come September and October, Sophisticated Dingo will be serving their menu of self-proclaimed ‘trashy garage’ goodness to crowds along the east coast between 27th September and 18th October.

For full gig listings and tickets visit: facebook.com/sophisticateddingo

GERD JANSON

B WISE

The unstoppable force that is Gerd Janson has been house and techno’s best kept secret for years, but now that has all changed. Mostly known as a ‘DJs DJ’, of recent years Janson has broken through the confines of the commercially unknown into the limelight as one of the most celebrated DJs on Earth (even without his direct use of social media).

Although his sets have been the driving force behind his success, Janson has also excelled in other musical avenues. His label Running Back has been responsible for signing the likes of KiNK, Fort Romeau, Henrik Schwarz and more, and his productions are incredibly unique, a credit to the sound he has built over the years. Famed for his ability to find music long before his peers, the Australian return of Gerd Janson is once again as exciting as ever.

You don’t need to understand the importance of Sydney’s South-West to appreciate the music of B Wise, but the neighbourhoods he grew up in shaped the artist you’re hearing.

Thursday 27th September: smalltown @

B WISE Australia National Tour kicks off on the 5th October at the Landsdowne in Sydney and finishes up in Adelaide on the 3nrd November. For full tour dates and tickets visit ugottabwise.com

B3 (Etihad Stadium), Melbourne Saturday 29th September: Moments Like This @

It’s been a hectic 10 months for the rapper, with the success of singles ‘Feel Something’ and ‘The Key’, a 35 date national tour with Thundamentals, a show-stopping performance at Splendour in the Grass and a huge Like A Version appearance in June.

From the initial waves he created off the back of ‘Prince Akeem’, B Wise has continually delivered impactful songwriting and opened up a distinct lane in Australian music. we’ve been waiting for, someone who doesn’t look or feel like anything we’ve heard before.

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We all live a deal and whether you’re living in a city or travelling through, the more you save, the more you can explore. Check out these awesome cheap eats in Perth.

Cheat does not have to mean junk food that’s tasteless as Old Lane Street Eats proves to anyone who dines at this mini China Town.

South East Asian cuisine is what’s on the menu at this eatery and it packs a punch with so amazing spices. The staple Asian dishes of curry, satay or bao to noodles and flavourful rice are just the tip of the offerings. Popular favourites at the Old Lane include the Marmite Chicken bao (spring onion, carrot, chicken and Marmite) and the Roti John (bun filled with sambal, beef, Sriracha, egg, onion, and plenty of kewpie mayo) . Another plus point of dining at the Old Lane is its BYO policy.

Mustang Bar

17/68 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003

Wild Wednesday with MOVES LIKE SWAGGER!

Gypsy Tapas House

A staple of the Perth & Northbridge Backpacker’s weekly diet, famous for its value for your buck and consideration for the fiscally challenged… We proudly present The Stang’s weekly Backpacker & Student $5 fest!

For a mere $5 you can get yourself a 1/4 Pounder Burger & drink, Entry for $100 cash door prize, free entry to the Pool Comp at 8pm – 1st prize is $100 2nd prize is a $50 voucher. All this and LIVE Band MOVES LIKE SWAGGER on stage from 9.30pm with DJ Zac Farrow. And you don’t really even have to be a Student or Backpacker! With limited spaces the pool comp fills up pretty quick every week so get in early to secure your place.

46 Lake Street, Northbridge, Western Australia 6003

Rosie O’Grady’s One of Perth’s first Irish pubs. Rosie’s is located in Northbridge, the heart of Perth’s entertainment district. Well known for its lively atmosphere and friendly staff, Rosie O’ Grady’s is a popular pub with the locals and the many tourists that pass through every year.

Every Monday to Friday they have a Happy Hour from 5-6pm with all pints pints/Std Spirits and House wine just $6.00. On Tuesday and Sunday all Pints $8.00 all day (BARGAIN!) and on Sundays you can fill yourself up with a proper Roast for $19.50. If you’re popping down during the week you can also take advantage of a one of the $15 meal specials, Monday to Friday. And don’t forget, they have live entertainment Friday , Saturday and Sunday.

205 James Street, Northbridge WA 6003

Old Lane Street Eats

Having begun in 2006 by Una Healy and Stefan Armentano, Gypsy Tapas House has grown into a gathering place for locals to savour good food and now on occasion live music as well. Share plates at Gypsy Tapas are a favourite among the modest travelers and the variety it offers just under AUS $10 is amazing. More recently the establishment opened the ‘Gypsy Karavan’ right beside the popular Tapas House. Wednesday nights at the Karavan, are themed nights. Here the Karavan takes on different feel with its Moroccan Night and dishes out live music in an intimate setting. In other words its dinner plus a show and what could be better than food, sangria, wine, music and art all rolled into one evening?

High St &, Queen St, Fremantle WA 6160

Tommy Sugo If you’re a lover of Italian food then Tommy Sugo has the perfect fix –affordable delicious dishes of pasta. That’s not all, the establishment also runs a BYO policy as well to boot. Sugo is where travellers and residents alike will drop in for some delicious homemade pasta dishes that hold on to the authentic Italian tradition of keeping things simple. Clean eating and health fans have not been forgotten at Tommy Sugos and the menus also include gluten free and other alternatives to choose from. Another distinctly Italian trait being good Coffee has not been forgotten at Sgo’s and they put out their own delicious blend of coffee.

225 Oxford St, Leederville WA 6007

Cheap eats: Perth Eat Here

“Phi Yen” is all about delivering banging, authentic Vietnamese food at a super reasonable price.

Check this place out next time you’re heading through Northbridge.

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Festival Vibes CORONA SUNSETS FESTIVAL

North beach, Wollongong Dec 1st Corona SunSets Festival is returning to Australia this summer! Launching seaside on the shores of Wollongong’s beautiful North Beach, the festival is set to showcase a wave of incredible music, food, arts, market stalls, eco workshops and more on Saturday 1 December 2018.

Corona SunSets has brought the heat to stages around the world, from Japan to Italy, Canada, the UK and the sold out inaugural Australian SunSets Festival in Fremantle in 2016, recruiting world class acts like Duke Dumont, Robin Schulz and Flight Facilitates to head up their festival crews.

In Australia, the hugely popular series of SunSets music tours have taken the likes of Portugal. The Man, Cloud Control, The Rubens and currently Touch Sensitive around the country, and now Corona is turning it up a notch to present a destination festival like no other.

In a festival first for Wollongong, the main stage will take shape right on the sand, spilling out onto the picturesque surrounds of North Beach. Expect ocean breezes, summer sunsets, amazing tunes, delicious food, arts, eco-workshops and of course icy cold Coronas and Cerveza Cocktails to complete your summer festival vibe.

North Beach, Wollongong, has to be one of the most spectacular festival sites in the country, with its pristine sand, towering pine trees, heritage-listed Bathers’ Pavilion and views across to Flagstaff Hill and the lighthouse. The beach itself hasn’t been utilised for a major music festival before but it makes perfect sense that Corona, a brand that is so intrinsically linked to beach culture, is the first to provide audiences the opportunity to immerse themselves in this unique festival experience.” Destination Wollongong General Manager Mark Sleigh.

Beyond the celebration of summer, Corona SunSets Festival will focus on marine plastic pollution. In partnership with local suppliers and NGOs Corona will reduce single-use plastic at the event by removing plastic bottles, cups, cutlery, plates, wristbands and more.

“Corona SunSets Festival celebrates nature’s most magical moment, one that never fails to unite friends around the world and is made even more spectacular when enjoyed on the pristine beach at North Wollongong, with the sand between your toes.

As a brand that is synonymous with beach culture, we will use this opportunity to educate all event goers on the importance of protecting these salty playgrounds from threats such as marine plastic pollution, so that our future generations can continue to enjoy them. Join us and some of Australia’s most popular artists of the moment, to share the sunset, music and some icy cold cervezas.” - Corona Australia Marketing Manager, Andy Vance.

Founded in 2015, Snowtunes is an annual winter music festival held in the heart of Jindabyne, NSW, in the snowy pocket between Thredbo and Perisher, about a 10- minute walk from the Jindabyne town centre.

The festival was developed to bring more diversity and variety to the nightlife of the snowy mountains region – as the first and only Australian music festival in the snow. Jindabyne was selected as the festival’s location due to the popularity of the area with holidaying snow-goers. With a convenient and picturesque location along Lake Jindabyne, Snowtunes runs a shuttle bus service to and from the festival site.

Since its inception three years ago, the festival has grown in attendance, with 10,000 people through the doors in 2017 As if booking a headline DJ set from Rudimental wasn’t big enough, Snowtunes announces special guests Carmada to join the already stellar line-up which includes Aussie favs Hocky Dad, Set Mo, Crooked Colours and Violent Soho to name a few.

Two of Australia’s most talked about young producers, Yahtzel and L D R U of Carmada are set to grace the Snowtunes stage along with trap and bass hero Getter.

Yahtzel has performed a 26-show Australasian tour, including major Australian festivals Listen Out, Future Music, Field Day and Stereosonic. L D R U has a double platinum hit “Keeping Score” and a certified gold single “Next To You”. Coming together as Carmada in 2014 the duo has remixed legendry Fatboy Slim’s, “Right Here Right Now” track for his EP and have already played at festivals ThisThat, Split Milk and Splendour In The Grass.

Tying the snow to the music, Snowtunes is flaunting a Rail Jam competition of world-class proportions at the 2018 event. The invite-only competition will see professional ski/snowboard athletes from around the world and locally compete for a prize pool of $8,000 in cash and product. With title sponsor BentSpoke Brewing Co and support sponsors Burton, Oakley, Bigshot Drinks and Rhythm Snowsports, the athletes will be carving up the snow to take home the prize.

The rail set up is designed and shaped by world-renowned park builder Charles Beckinsale. Charles has been building parks for all the top riders in the world in places such as, Whistler Blackcomb, Squaw Valley & Perisher. Currently running his own park and pipe sessions, The Stomping Grounds in Saas Fee Switzerland, Charles also contracts with Redbull & Monster. The design at Snowtunes will allow festival goers to watch the extreme snow sport competition inside Australia’s coolest festival (no pun intended).

Also joining the ski fields, is VIP guest gold medal snowboarder Torah Bright as part of the ROXY caravan along with ambassadors Teigan Nash & Emily Arthur. ROXY Australia are teaming up with Snowtunes for the first time this year.

Local legends, Rhythm Snowsports will bring the exclusive 2018 Snowtunes VIP area which will include games, snow and photo ops. Rhythm have also come on board to present the Avalanche Stage which will bring snow melting electronic beats all night long!

The highly anticipated boutique festival will roll out over two days, 31st August & 1st September in the prime snowy mountains location, Jindabyne.

Snowtunes is hosted by Phoenix Entertainment Live & Triggz Rep Wear a group known for their unique delivery of music, entertainment and experiential events.

For more info and tickets visit snowtunes.com.au

SNOWTUNES LINE UP FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST

4B || Amastro || Bec Sandridge || Ducky || Hockey Dad || Kayex || Nyxen || One Day Apart Pacific Avenue || Set Mo || Slumberjack || The Smith Street Band Thundamentals Tired Lion || Violent Soho SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER

Prepare yourself for a totally unique Australian festival experience and stay tuned for more announcements and the lineup.

AViVA || Carmada || Confidence Man || Crooked Colours || DJ Sabio || Getter || Losty || Luude || Mallrat || Meg Mac || Midas Gold || Miss Blanks || Rash Bandicoot || Rudimental DJs || Squeef || Thandi Phoenix || Yahtzel

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Leon Rolle from global chart-topping group, Rudimental chats to us ahead of their headline DJ set at Snowtunes.

What’s your name and what do you do?

Rudimental, we are a band, producer/ songwriters and DJs. What kind of music do you play? What best describes your sound?

We are influenced by many sounds but the easiest way probably to describe it is electronic soul dance music!

What would you say is your biggest influence?

London What’s your favourite local bar/ restaurant/bar/club?

Troy Bar in Hackney, London. It’s Caribbean cuisine with improvised music jam sessions.

Where’s your favourite clubbing destination?

Ibiza Is there something you can’t travel without?

Swim shorts What travel destination would you recommend our readers add to their bucket list?

Growing up, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ was all of our favourite album.

Ibiza 100% - not only for clubbing but also take some time out and check out the island, it’s beautiful.

Where’s the best club you’ve ever played?

Where was the most surprising place you discovered a big music influence?

For us it’s more about the event that’s on rather than the club. We’ve started a DJ led event called Major Toms Presents. We currently have a residency in Ibiza and plan to take it around the world, and hopefully to Australia someday. This is an event not to be missed!

And the best festival?

Wildlife festival. It’s our own festival in England that was set up by ourselves and Disclosure.

Where’s the most unique festival you’ve been to and what was so special? We played a festival in Johannesburg which was amazing. South Africa has had a lot of issues in their recent history and the festival brought everyone together.

What was the most difficult festival you ever went to and was it worth it?

One of the hardest shows we ever did was actually at Future Music Festival, it was like 38 degrees at the peak of daytime heat. There’s definitely a lot of energy in our shows and we didn’t want the heat to defeat us so we gave it everything. After the show a few of us were passing out and had to get ambulance down!

At a small festival in Austria where Anderson Pak was playing live. He’s definitely an artist you need to see live amazing energy and musicianship.

Where can we see you play over the next few months?

Our UK tour kicks off in October followed

by Europe. We’ll be in Australia for Snowtunes in August playing a DJ set with live vocalist and back to tour with the band in early 2019. Watch this space!

Anything else you would like to add?

Can’t wait to get back to Oz for the Snowtunes Festival and play some new music! The album is out in September!’

Can’t wait for you guys to hear it. We’ve been working on it for the last couple years and it’s a banger!

Rudimental will headline the Snowtunes Festival which takes place at Lake Jindabyne on 31 August and 1 September.

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SET MO What’s your name and what do you do?

Where’s your home town?

DJ’s and bands talk travel, clubs food and the worlds best festivals

amazing. We had a bunch of friends there and the gorgeous scenery made it one we won’t forget anytime soon.

A toothbrush and a good attitude? Oh and our USBs and headphones, we kinda need them to DJ.

What was the most difficult festival you ever went to and was it worth it?

What travel destination would you recommend our readers add to their bucket list?

What would you say is your biggest influence?

We went to Tomorrowland together in 2011 and thought it would be a good idea to camp there without taking any camping equipment. It made for a pretty interesting adventure collecting everything we needed for a good night’s rest haha.

Tuscany in Italy is pretty incredible, and more specifically Montepulicano. We’ve both been separately and its a very special part of the world.There’s an amazing winery called Salcheto that does incredible wine if you’re into that.

There are so many to list, it’s hard to pick favourites but I think the biggest influence for both of us would be Groove Armada.

Where’s your hometown?

Sydney, Australia

Where was the most surprising place you discovered a big music influence?

We’re Set Mo, an electronic music duo from Sydney, Australia.

What kind of music do you play? What best describes your sound?

The easiest way to describe our music is house, but it draws influences from everything from disco to ambient electronica.

Where’s the best club you’ve ever played?

We’ve been fortunate enough to play a bunch of awesome clubs all over but our Stamina Sessions where we play for a minimum of 4 hours in a room we theme and decorate ourselves definitely stand out as some personal highlights!

And the best festival?

Again, we’ve been super lucky playing a stack of amazing festivals over the past couple of years that it’s hard to pick just one. We’ve got pretty fond memories of this year’s Field Day though, it was very special bringing in the new year to a hometown crowd!

What’s your favourite local restaurant?

We’re both massive foodies so this is pretty much impossible to answer! The most recent one we went to together was LP’s Quality meats in Sydney before a show. Amazing BBQ and natural wines for days, we highly recommend.

Where’s your favourite clubbing destination?

Where’s the most unique festival you’ve been to and what was so special?

We’ve done our fair share of clubbing over the years from all the great places that existed in Kings Cross, Sydney to London, Amsterdam and Berlin but the favourite has to be Ibiza. We spent 8 days there for the closing parties a few years ago with another friend of ours Cassian. We saw so many incredible and varied acts in so many different settings in such a short space of time. It was almost too much!

We played a festival called Your Paradise in Fiji that was pretty

Is there something you can’t travel without?

On the trip to Ibiza we went to a Diynamic records party where Solomon, H.O.S.H. and Adriatique were playing. It was supposed to be an open air day party but a big storm rolled in and was pushed to this private underground club with the best sound system we’ve ever heard. The three were playing b2b2b and we were very pleasantly surprised at how cheeky and fun H.O.S.H’s tunes were. He definitely won a couple of new diehard fans over that night.

Where can we see you play over the next few months?

We’ve just come off the back of about 3 months of touring around Australia, New Zealand and the US so we’re taking a little break to get back in the studio however we are playing a pretty special festival in Jindabyne called Snowtunes with a bunch of friends the last weekend of August.

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THE GRASS IS GREENER Last year the Grass is Greener Festival set Northern Queensland alight with its sophomore event. The concept was a simple: an all-inclusive, all-ages event with a very strong focus on local talent, production and suppliers.

Over 7000 punters flocked to the the Cairns Showgrounds to celebrate the homegrown sounds of acts like Aria chart-topping sensations Peking Duk; What So Not, British India, Willow Beats and many more.

After all, international tours seldom touch the shores of Cairns, and as a result, a genuine love for the homegrown music scene has flourished in that part of the country.

It is with all this in mind that the Grass is Greener team is extremely excited to announce their 2018 return to the Cairns Showground with their biggest event yet!

The Grass Is Greener 2018 lineup features one of the most appealing and musically diverse lineups to be seen this year in Australia.

Headlining the event is Future Classic artist Hayden James, with more including electro-indie 3-piece SAFIA; bass and trap star Godlands; Sandstorm producer Darude; Sydney tech star Made in Paris; the pop beats of sister duo Kinder, and many more!

The Grass Is Greener Festival 2018 CAIRNS SHOWGROUND SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER

Hayden James (DJ Set) || Herobust || Safia || The Jungle Giants || Carmouflage Rose || Darude || Dear Seattle || Ember || ËMMË [live] || Godlands || J-EL || K?d || Kinder || Kota Banks || Kwame || Luca Brasi || Made in Paris || Manu Crooks || Noah Devega || Perto || Shockone || Safia || Xavier Mayne || Tenzin || Barney Cools DJs || Drewboy and the Sax Addicts || Fauré || Greta Stanley

ELLA HOOPER Ella Hooper burst onto the Australian music scene as the technicolour teen queen front woman of rock pop band Killing Heidi. She’s been an avid contributor to the musical landscape ever since. Now establishing herself as a solo artist via a vibrant brand of spiky alternative pop she has three indie releases under her belt with the next slated for late 2018, promising classic rock feels, strong street walking struts and Ella’s unmistakable, uniquely textured voice delivering the goods. She also moonlights as a TV host, radio presenter and DJ. What’s your name and what do you?

Ella Hooper. I’m a singer-songwriter, rock band frontwoman, presenter and DJ. What kind of music do you play? What best describes your sound?

#4 GRACE ROSE BRUCE What’s your name and what do you?

Gena Rose Bruce and I am a songwriter who likes to perform What kind of music do you play? What best describes your sound?

Dream pop, alternative with a touch of twang. Just think 90s - Mazzy star, Pj Harvey.

Where’s the best club/venue you’ve ever played?

The BlueBird cafe in Nashville And the best festival?

The best is yet to come- I am playing Happy Wanderer Festival this November and I feel that will be best!!

Where’s the most unique festival you’ve been to and what was so special?

Port Fairy Folk Festival- It’s the most personal and relaxed festival going around.

I remember busking at the festival when I was 16 with my band and it was our first ever time playing to an audience, and we ended up winning this busking competition, it was crazy! So this festival holds a special place in my heart.

What was the most difficult festival you ever went to and was it worth it?

One I had to play at The V8s in sydney, it was the strangest combination!! My heartfelt melodies competing with roaring, aggressive engine sounds!! But yes the experience was worth it!

Have you ever travelled somewhere that you feel has influenced your life and music that you play/produce?

When I was 19 I traveled in Nashville and that really open my eyes to music. Their is this contagious musical energy there!! I was inspired by the level of songwriting and musicianship and I think more than anything being around that hard working atmosphere gave me the persistence and determination for my musical career, I still have today.

Where’s your hometown?

Mitcham but I like to say Warrnambool ( a small coastal town in Southern Victoria) also, as I spent nearly every summer down their growing up and I still go down there every couple of months.

What’s your favourite local bar/restaurant/bar/club?

Tramway Hotel in Fitzroy North

Read the full interview with Grace at bbmlive.com/artist-intervews

At the moment, classic edgy rock / pop. I’m influenced by bands like Blondie, The Pretenders and Divinyls. Big choruses, moody verses, heartfelt but drawing on the great cannon of classic motifs. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel but add a new chapter to the good old stuff.

What would you say is your biggest influence?

The wild wild spirit of late Australian rock goddess, Chrissie Amphlette of the Divinyls has influenced me greatly. And Stevie Nick in solo 80’s mode.

Where’s the best club/venue you’ve ever played?

For grungy rock rooms maybe the Roxy in LA and for fancy theatre style rooms the Sydney opera house is pretty hard to beat (sorry home town Melbourne!)

And the best festival?

The Queenscliff Music Festival has been my fave for a while as it’s just so civilised and I’m afraid my hectic muddy gumboot days are over. We go as a whole family, grandparents to little ones and I love that inclusivity. That’s what music is for me. Connection.

Not just getting trashed. Not until the little ones go to bed anyway.. heh.

Where’s the most unique festival you’ve been to and what was so special?

The 1st ‘White Night’ in Melbourne was amazing, in that it was completely nocturnal (like me) and the stage i played on was erected out over the entrance to Flinders Street train station. Playing floating above an icon of my city with people filling the streets before me as far as the eye could see was pretty great and somewhat surreal feeling.

and definitely made me double down committing to my passion, as I know how lucky I am to be someone who likes to move around a lot with the job of someone who gets to move around a lot!

Where’s your hometown?

It’s the antithesis of cosmopolitan. A rural Victorian town called Violet Town. It’s just a wee blip off the Hume highway but it’s my heart’s eternal home for sure. Every street is named after a flower. It’s tiny and precious.

What’s your favourite local bar/restaurant/bar/ club?

In Melbourne it’s probably Marion wine bar on Gertrude street. or Long Play. Both have just the right vibe, nice but not snooty, good acoustics (of course) and killer drinks.

Where’s your favourite clubbing destination?

I’m not much of a clubber, but if you mean place where there is DJ’s - David lynch’s club Silencio in Paris.

Is there something you can’t travel without?

Pure Essential oils. I love Perfect potion’s 5 elements set, though I always finish the ‘Earth’ bottle way too quickly. (She needs grounding!)

What travel destination would you recommend our readers add to their bucket list?

I just had possibly the best 2 weeks of my life in a place called Colliuere in the South of France.

It’s unbelievable. Ancient, quaint, funny, chilled, unpretentious, with plenty of wineries and old castles by the sea, what more could you want?

Where was the most surprising place you discovered a big music influence?

For songwriting, Nashville got me good. It is THE music city I guess. I love the way how even the cab driver who picks you up from the airport LIVES for music and has a mixtape or demo of his or her own to share. That passion. For performance, The Spiegeltent, anywhere in the world, maybe Ireland, with the likes of Camille OSullivan doing Brecht, Brelle and Waits.. Camille the bad ass Irish/French cabaret singer is one of the most captivating performers I have ever seen, and I don’t usually even like covers?!

You’ve just released new single ‘To The Bone’ what location/city did you record them in? in Melbourne at a few special spots. Sound Park, an awesome old school studio in Northcote, fave of Paul Kelly and other illustrious Melbourne musicians, and a small studio for those in the know called ‘Glamour Trowel’ in Preston, the depressing suburb we all love to hate catching Ubers too, made famous by Court Barnett.

When should we expect a full album from Ella Hooper?

What was the most difficult festival you ever went to and was it worth it?

I think there’s an EP trying to get out first. I love a short format. But maybe a full length album next year.

One we played in Toowoomba quite recently! There was sideways rain, pitch black skies in the middle of the day and no wet weather plan. We all had the distinct feeling we were going to die.

Where can we see you play over the next few months?

I guess it was worth it in that I now know I can use a mic stand as a shield to deflect other bits of stage flying around! Up skilling.

Have you ever travelled somewhere that you feel has influenced your life and music that you play/ produce?

I know it’s a lame answer but, everywhere! Travelling far and wide with a band since I was 15 has been crucial to my understanding of the world and where I come from when I write songs. My parents say all the travelling kind of made up for the fact I didn’t finish high school and didn’t go to uni (something they really wanted for me) as it gave me such a broad range of experiences, and I tend to agree. I feel travel and touring in general has shaped me into who I am

I’m at The Village Festival Yeppoon, QLD, Big Sound in Brisbane in September, the Tote in Melb late Sept and possibly announcing a run of Parlour shows that could take me anywhere, so, everywhere!

Any current travel plans for the rest of 2018 outside of touring or for touring?

Planning a road trip to the red centre with my girlfriend before the year is out. The Northern territory is a special high vibrational spot. Every time I go I want to stay longer and longer. And gig wise I’ll be heading back to the US early in 2019, so get ready to say howdy then US friends.

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What’s your name and what do you?

Hi, my name is Nadia Nair from Gothenburg and I make music and art.

What kind of music do you play?

I really don’t know what to call it, I usually get my friends to describe my music because I do it so badly. I guess it’s got something soulful, raw and honest to it... in a heavybeat world.

What would you say is your biggest influence?

My name is Kaz James and for the purpose of this interview all I do is DJ and make music.

Expression. Life and its unanswered questions that I find myself trying to figure out in a song and as an artist.

Experiences also. Some break us, some shape us. Some break us to shape us. And there are memories frozen in time that we (who create) can’t help but draw influence and inspiration from all the time. At the end of the day, even if it may seem like an otherworldly experience, it makes us as human as we can get. And when we realise this through art it helps unite us on a daily, when we feel together.

What kind of music do you play?

Where’s the best club you’ve ever played?

Mainly house and techno but I like to add disco into the mix when the vibe is right

There was something magical about The Louisiana in Bristol.

What would you say is your biggest influence?

And the best festival?

Self motivation. To be the best I can be.

Probably my most recent one - Bushstock.

Where’s the best club you’ve ever played?

Where’s the most unique festival you’ve been to and what was so special?

KAZ JAMES What’s your name and what do you?

I’ve played so many clubs I don’t really know where to begin but I’m really enjoying my Sunday night residency at Scorpios in Mykonos at the moment.

And the best festival?

The Social Festival which belongs to one of my best friends Nic Fanciulli. And yes I may have been paid to say that Where’s the most unique festival you’ve been to and what was so special?

The most out there / “unique” festival by miles is Burning Man. There isn’t anything that really compares.

What was the most difficult festival you ever went to and was it worth it?

I have a love hate relationship with Glastonbury. You love it until the weather turns, but it always works out to be amazing in the end.

Where’s your home town?

Melbourne, Australia What’s your favourite local bar/restaurant/bar/club?

I get the festival question a lot and feel so guilty, because I’m not really a festival person. I don’t really go to festivals. I prefer smaller intimate gigs because it’s easier for me to connect with the performer. I get distracted by the big open spaces crowded with people, no matter how beautiful or cool they are. But I have to say a festival so I’m going to say Way Out West, it’s in my home town and I’m pretty comfortable so I’ve been there a couple of times.

What’s your favourite local bar/restaurant/bar/club?

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I really like Nefertiti. It holds a lot of old memories. It’s Gothenburg’s jazz club and I used to hang around there as a teen, going to open jam nights and dreaming of performing there. And then I eventually did, I’ve performed there around 5 times and I didn’t think I’d even get a chance to do it ONCE... that’s funny to me.

Where’s your favourite clubbing destination?

Haha I don’t club much either but I’d say London! It’s so diverse, you find all sorts of clubs and one night can have an array of music in one place, that’s what I like. There’s no prestige and you can go through many moods in a night.

Is there something you can’t travel without?

My Lucas paw paw ointment.

What travel destination would you recommend our readers add to their bucket list?

New Orleans, Rome and Malaysia. Boom.

Where was the most surprising place you discovered a big music influence?

Probably when I was in Nashville, at a really intimate venue called The Bluebird Café with my family. There were four songwriters performing songs they had written for others in the centre of the room (there was no stage).

Songs I had heard on the radio and some I hadn’t heard as I wasn’t very familiar with country music. It was the whole concept that I liked. They were talking about each song they were about to perform, what it meant to them, how they wrote it and who they wrote it for and at the same time having a friendly dialogue with each other, which the audience participated in. I was inspired at how relaxed performing could be, since I’ve struggled with nerves when performing to the point where I’ve almost hated it. But that made me realise that it can have the same type of holiness for people no matter how we choose to perform our work, that it doesn’t have to be a certain set way to pass as something. And at the time of writing this, I saw Beyoncé and Jay-z and that also changed my life.

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Di Statsio on Fitzroy Street St Kilda is in a league of its own Where’s your favourite clubbing destination?

For clubbing I still love Ibiza, no matter how much people complain about the way it’s changed over the years, the island still has its magic.

Is there something you can’t travel without?

My leather jacket, no idea why... even if I’m going somewhere hot What travel destination would you recommend our readers add to their bucket list?

Margarita Island Venezuala Where was the most surprising place you discovered a big music influence?

Peru... Buenos Aires, Argentina has a solid music scene that doesn’t get enough love. They really know how to party! I also played in Tel Aviv last month and that has an amazing vibe also.

What’s your name and what do you do?

My name is Jamie and I go by J. Worra, which is actually my mothers maiden name.

I produce/DJ house music and have been under this alias for the last 7 years.

What would you say is your biggest influence?

I grew up in Chicago, so my earliest and most impactful influences are Green Velvet, Gene Farris, and Frankie Knuckles. I have also been heavily influenced by artists like Chris Lake and Billy Kenny. What I have started to learn over the last few years is the importance of taking those influences and figuring out how you let them guide your path, while still staying in your unique lane. So often you want to be just like them, but as a new(ish) artist to the scene you have to transform those influences into something new and fresh, after all you fell in love with their sound because of how fresh and unique it was.

Where’s the best club you’ve ever played?

I love playing at Sound Night Club in LA, it is always special for me. Los Angeles has been my new home for the last 4 years and to play big shows at a staple club to this city means a lot to me.

J. WORRA

Where’s the most unique festival you’ve been to and what was so special?

One of the coolest experiences I have had was playing Holy Ship! this year. I met so many artists I love and look up to, I played sets in front of diehard house music fans, I also played my track ‘ Modern Medicine’ out for the first time and I was blown away by the reaction. I ended up launching my own label with the release of that track! Overall, there were a ton of special moments during that festival that helped me realize how far I have come as an artist and I will never take those for granted.

Is there something you can’t travel without?

Probably melatonin... I am a pretty anxious person and it can be hard to jump time zones and maintain a decent sleep schedule.

Especially, when you are doing day trips and in multiple time zones a weekend.

What travel destination would you recommend our readers add to their bucket list?

CHICAGO, I get it, I am biased.. but it is such a magical city. The food, the culture, the energy, there really isn’t anything like it. My roots are so deep and I am so proud to call it home. When you do visit make sure you spend some time near the lake, whether its on the beach or taking a boat tour of some sort. Also, grab a Chicagostyle hotdog and some deep dish pizza!

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MIGUELL CAMPBELL

ANTON POWERS

Is there a city in the world you would love to potentially move to one day?

I always used to say New York, what a place! BUT I don’t think I could live there 24/7 as its pure non-stop and you defo need a chill now and again. LA would be great, seems to have everything and love visiting there. Australia would be a sick place to live too and obviously Ibiza has a special place in my heart.

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What’s your name and what do you do?

My name is Miguel Campbell and I am a music producer, DJ and record label owner.

What kind of music do you play?

I play house music with a funk / hip-hop twist.

What would you say is your biggest influence?

These days, my biggest influence is my life experience, the places I’ve been and my interactions with the people I have met along the way.

Where’s the best club you’ve ever played?

The best club i have ever played is Warung in Brazil. On the edge of the Itajai coast this wooden build is phenomenal. The sound quality is amazing and the sunrise at this club is the best there is!

And the best festival?

My favourite festival that I have played at was listen out festival in Australia. It was a multi city festival where I toured with Disclosure, Just Blaze, Rüfüs, Laura Jones, Azilia Banks and lots of other cool artists. We performed in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane and it was great to be on tour with such a dynamic range of artists. Melbourne was my favourite leg of Listen Out Festival!

best of them and that would be Your Paradise in Fiji. The festival was held on the Malolo Lai Lai islands and this location is simply breathtaking! The most idyllic Paradise I have ever experienced.

This pop up festival takes place over several days with dj sets in many different types of locations from poolside at the hotel to 3 hour parties on sandbanks that disappear in the tide. Lots of random, unplanned pop up events provided an opportunity for me to play spontaneous back to back sessions with some of my favourite dj’s and friends!

What was the most difficult festival you ever went to and was it worth it?

Alpha Future Festival in Nivsny Novgorod was a very difficult festival to reach. In the east of Russia the logistics are not the easiest and once I reached the city there was a big drive out into the freezing cold Russian wilderness. Once passed the police at the rear of a unused airfield I found myself in one of the most impressive productions I have seen. The stages were incredible and the people were amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and all of the difficulties in getting there were well worth it!

Where’s your hometown?

My hometown is Leeds in the county of West Yorkshire, England.

What’s your favourite local bar/restaurant/bar/club?

Where’s the most unique festival you’ve been to and what was so special?

I think a firm Leeds favourite is Distrikt bar which is a great small bar/club and restaurant during the day. With a great mix of local dj’s and various international acts passing through regularly, it’s a great place to visit.

The most unique festival I have played at is up there with the

Where’s your favourite clubbing destination?

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Ibiza has always been my favourite clubbing destination. There is such a great mix of venues and party styles in Ibiza that there is always a cool event to attend that fits your taste. It has to be said, Ibiza is so much more than just a clubbing destination.

There is an amazing Balearic culture to discover in Ibiza. Great cuisine, some cool architecture and lots of great beaches.

Is there something you can’t travel without?

I don’t go anywhere without my music! Whether or not I am playing a show I always take my music with me because if the opportunity to play does arrive, I always like to take advantage of that and enjoy as many experiences as a dj as possible.

What travel destination would you recommend our readers add to their bucket list?

My recommendation would have to be Ecuador, for several reasons. Ecuador is such an amazing country filled with vivid colours and sounds. The local people are always very welcoming to tourists and this makes for a wonderful feeling everywhere you go. There is a good mix of things to do and see as a tourist and lots of local bars, clubs and Restaurants throughout the country.

My favourite town in Ecuador is Montanita. A small surfing town on the east coast with an amazing holiday atmosphere that evolves into a party atmosphere at night. Lost beach club in Montanita is one of the best night clubs in the world which is open all year round. I am a fan of visiting in the low season as the whole experience in the town is more intimate and more personable.

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THE GRASS IS GREENER What’s your name’s and where are you originally from?

Anyone and everyone

Oli Frost - Sydney

And can you give us some tips on what else do in Cairns?

Johnny Eddings - England

Reef

Where do you live now?

Rainforest

Cairns

Bungee jumping

What do you do?

White water rafting

Festivals and events

Mossman gorge

The Grass is Greener looks pretty epic.

How’s did you come about starting the festival?

The esplanade

It’s actually off the back of a tour for an act that needed another show and couldn’t do cap cities

Caffined for brekky

Why Cairns?

Salthouse

Cairns is well deserving of a festival . It’s an amazing destination where the reef meets the rain forest. We wanted to bring some that supports the locals and helps drive tourism to the north

Best bar for late night drinks?

Are there any local Cairns artists we should be looking forward to seeing?

Drew and Faure What kind of people does the festival attract?

What’s your favourite place for a night after breky?

Best bar with a view?

Three wolves Best bar/restaurant to meet locals?

Pier bar Top 3 activities?

Scuba Diving Sky diving Barron falls cliff jumping

ILLYUS & BARRIENTOS We were with you at your recent Toolroom records show at Londons open-air venue Studio 338 & you looked like you had lots of fun. How was it for you to be playing such a top event?

It was an amazing experience to have such a massive crowd so early on! to be honest, we are still very much in the mode of ignorance of how many people enjoy what we do. The energy outside in the courtyard was crazy.

Even before going on the decks the love and support was wild!

One of the main highlights was us playing our record that no one had heard before. The reaction was unbelievable - second to none!

we received from the minute we arrived at the airport was overwhelming - it shows how far music can spread.

We also had the opportunity to play at Hii Ibiza, which was amazing. Both of us have fond memories of dancing in the club when it was SPACE, so playing to that crowd in Ibiza and to test your own new records was a great moment for both of us!

Here at Beats Travel, we are always on the move, visiting different places around the globe & constantly packing our bags onto the next destination. What are your essential 5 items that you can’t live without on tour?

You’ve been travelling around a fair bit so far this year and that doesn’t look like it’s about to stop. Tell us where you’ve played and your highlights so far.

1. Travel Cushions

This year has been so fun already. We had our brand ‘Black Market’s night in London at EGG which was incredible and the fan base we gained off the back of it was another level.

4. Spare Tees - we tend to lose tees a lot when we go wild(TAPS AFF)!

We also really enjoyed Barcelona, playing with Claptone on the roof of the magnificent W Hotel. It was a different atmosphere - nice and chilled evening set, but we loved it!

For the full interview and to find out about festival and music tours all over the world visit

We headed to Asia for the first time and played at Together Festival, Bangkok! The love

2. Charger packs for phones 3. Netflix TV show downloads

5. Mosquito repellent(For IVAN)

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d'Vine Wine Tours

INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS

Of The Swan Valley ffer er O d a e R ode mo c o r p use live bbm als on e for d s at tour t c e .au sel s.com r u o et dvin

Ewen and Breana Lawrie are the proud team behind the opening of this fresh, youthful and crisp take on the wine tourism industry. Both born and bred in Perth, they fell in love with Western Australia’s lush South West region.

The wine, the food, the overall atmosphere was so desirable to them. Discovering that the Swan Valley was as equally captivating and right on Perth’s door step was such a thrill!

Ewen and Breana both have extensive experience and knowledge of the hospitality and tourism industry and are both passionate about food and wine. Which led to this exciting tour company that was launched in Winter 2013.

Their mission is to provide a first class informative and fun tours which showcase the quality of wine and food in the Swan Valley.

The tours will focus on appreciation of wine, education about the tasting process, and even a little cellar door etiquette. d’Vine Tours strives to provide a service that meets the needs of a broader market. No matter what you fancy - they offer something for everyone. The tours visit the Swan Valley and Bickley Valley; both equally unique, whether you want to indulge in the wineries with delicious cheese boards, hit up the award winning micro-breweries, visit a cidery to taste Perth’s best cider or just skip all that to try gourmet chocolates, nougat, honey and much more.

We caught up with Breana, Director of the d’Vine Tours who gave us an insider’s guide to Swan Valley tours and the amazing Western Australia wine region. Here’s what she had to say…

Please tell us a little about d’Vine Tours?

My partner and I started d’Vine Tours in August 2013 out of our love for wine and showing people a good time! We focus on providing quality and professional ‘pay by the seat’ tours which run on a daily basis, as well as corporate and private packages for a unique group experience.

The tours visit the Swan Valley and Bickley Valley; both equally unique and offering something for everyone! From award winning boutique wineries, craft breweries and cider houses, gourmet chocolatiers and patisseries and so much more.

Who is the typical type of person who can be found on a tour?

I can honestly say that we see people from all different walks of life! From wine lovers to people just wanting to experience the greater Perth. Our tours cater for just about anyone – Although we get through a bit of wine tasting – those that don’t enjoy wine as much still have a great time.

The demographic is very broad also as our tours appeal to any age group.

Would a solo traveller be welcome on the tours?

Oh most certainly! We have solo travellers come with us all the time for tours! It’s not only a great way to spend the day (wining and dining), but you get to learn something awesome about Perth, plus meet so many different people. Often guests on our tours will end up going out for a drink together in the city when the tour is finished – our tours are a really great environment for socializing with someone new.

Luxury – The Colony at Mandoon Estate. Rooms starting from ~$200 per night. www.mandoonestate.com.au/the-colony Mid-Range – The Vines Resort. Rooms starting from ~$180 per night*. www.vines.com.au/Accommodation/The-Rooms Budget – Discovery Parks Swan Valley. Camping available from $30 per night however cabins start around $100 per night.

If booking as a group, is there a better time to book?

www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/wa/swan_valley/swan_ valley

When booking a group onto one of our daily tours, the sooner the better. For weekends especially anyway! We tend to book up more quickly on the weekends. For week days a bigger group can get lucky if they leave it to short notice.

*There’s not much of a difference in price however The Colony is brand new with amazing views of their vineyards and the Swan River!!

We do specialize in customizing private tours for groups so if this is what the guests are after then we recommend some notice. Firstly so they get their desired date, and secondly so we have sufficient time to organise their ideal day.

For someone with no experience with choosing wines do you have any tips on the best wines to take away from the tours? Is there a particular wine that the Swan Valley is famous for?

I always tell my guests to buy what they love and not wait until the next winery. Because what they love may be at the first venue! I’ll give some wine tasting tips to the guests as well. If they are tasting the wines properly then they will be more likely to know whether a particular wine is right for them or not.

The Swan Valley is renowned for Verdelho (a lovely Portuguese white variety) and also the fortified wines are out of this world!!

I could keep going however these two would have to be the signatures for the Swan Valley.

Food and wine tours have been growing in popularity over recent years, do you have any advice to help people choose the right tour?

I definitely recommend calling the tour company and asking questions! We offer a variety of tours and we are the experts so we really appreciate it when people give us the opportunity to break down the tours to them. This way we can cover all aspects of the tour they may not get from the booking sight.

If someone or a group want to stay for a few days, can you recommend a budget, mid range and luxury accommodation options in the area?

I have stayed at a variety of places in the Swan Valley and it’s always a pleasure. These recommendations are based on my experience.

What’s the highlight destination /sight (non related to wine) people should look forward to in the region?

Well this would depend on the individual – The region has a very rich history for WA, with Guildford being amongst the oldest towns in West Oz. Heritage Walks through the quaint town of Guildford are available and are a must!

Those with an interest in our native flora and fauna should visit Caversham Wildlife Park and Whiteman Park.

There is plenty of non-wine related attractions of the Swan Valley – If you’re joining us on a tour it may just be the famous Margaret River Chocolate Co.. YUM! Do you know why the Swan Valley is called the Swan Valley?

The lovely Swan River runs right through the middle of the Swan Valley wine region.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

I’ve spoken a lot about the Swan Valley however for those that may have been already or are most interested in smaller boutique regions then I highly recommend the Bickley Valley Wine Region! We run tours to this region on the weekends. It’s just beautiful!

Also we do encourage people to contact for any queries what so ever – info@dvinetours.com.au or call (08) 9244 5323. And you can find us on Insta and Facebook.Please follow us for some fun, interesting posts! @dvinetours

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www.bbmlive.com 21 Try wandering down any busy high street in Cairns, Sydney or Byron Bay ... then count how many times you are repeatedly hit up by sales people from the shops. They are hassling you (sorry – engaging with you!) for one reason – to get you inside the shop, sit you down and sell you the tour that makes the most money and commission for them.

Working in this environment taught me how not to run an ethical BackPacker business.

The result – many dissatisfied BackPackers who, even when they get to go to the right place, often have their experience diminished by realising they have been sold a second rate trip or not even been told about the trip that would have been best suited for them.

Here are just a few reviews from travellers who have had their experience ruined:

If I could give them no stars I would’ ‘Worst Customer Service - Do Not Use!!’

We don’t just rely on email we offer our personal FB details to every RatPack customer, we also use WhatsApp to make it easy for our customers to keep in touch. Inevitably when travelling things can sometimes go wrong - the weather, an injury or illness ... RatPackers have peace of mind knowing they can get in touch with us instantly. For me as a business owner, I know we have our travellers’ backs and if something goes wrong we are there to help.

b) have staff that have actually experienced the places they are selling c) have a team in place that provides after service support

That’s how RatPack Travel was born. When you are part of The RatPack it’s all about receiving honest & transparent advice from someone who has actually been there and done it.

It’s no secret that people are moving towards booking tours direct / online, why do think this is?

When I first started working in the industry (5 years ago) it was common for BackPackers to travel without the latest iPhone, now it’s unheard of. Previously BackPackers had to rely on the high street agencies.

It amazes me that despite every BackPacker having access to the internet some still arrive in Australia having not researched the trip that is best suited for them. Even if they know where they are going if they have no knowledge about the specific tours and prices, then they become easy prey for unscrupulous travel shops.

First - we only ever give advice on the trips which have a 5* reputation. Once you are happy we then discount it, which actually makes it cheaper than booking direct!

‘Manipulating people in Cairns’ ‘Worst tour booking. Highly troubled and disappointed.’

a ) won’t rip you off – with delayed or absent refunds, inflated prices and pushing their (not your) preferred trip

Then came my lightbulb moment … why just moan and limit myself to ‘ratting out’ the industry with an information website?

Why not change the game and create a much better and more personalised experience for BackPackers to book trips & transport?

What does RatPack Travel do differently?

Second - personalised service – we don’t just say this we mean it.

We are not just an online company. You can come in and speak to us face to face, last year we moved out of our office and we renovated an old 1973 Bus which we use as our mobile HQ Check out the banter bus story on our website.

You start to question if there is actually an agency out there who:

Working in Australia selling trips to BackPackers with one of the big chain high street travel companies started to hurt my love for travel >>> no morals, no ethics & poor customer service was a toxic mix. Original plan was to set up a website for first time BackPackers with money saving tips and advice on how to avoid the ‘classic’ travel shop tricks.

I’ll let you into another little secret - there are 3 main travel shops in Oz. However - In any one town there maybe 9 or 10 different shops, meaning they brand the shops differently even though it’s the same company / owner. So if you “shop around” you may not actually be comparing competitors. The same sales person may be in one shop one day and in the other shop with a different name the next.

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‘Useless. Multiple hidden costs and a lot of trips not as described’

First off where does the name RatPack come from?

direct sales approach then it’s not the consumer who is ultimately put first, it is the sale. It’s manipulated by the salesperson and you will typically only be offered the trips that pay the most commission rather than the tour which is best suited to you.

I knew this could be done so much better... Here at RatPack we have created a unique online platform that is like NO other!

We pride ourselves on booking trips at a discounted rate that lead to epic travel experiences. Since our launch in 2016 we’ve received more 5* reviews than ANY other Australian travel company. Now everyone has a smartphone, backpackers can easily check the reviews, see what sort of company they are dealing with and book without the pressure of the travel shop experience.

So What’s the benefit of booking with an agency (after seeing those reviews I’m scared): When someone has no clue about where to start, no idea of how to get from A - B & is NERVOUS as hell about stepping on that plane on a solo mission, then that’s when an agency is potentially great. You need advice but the benefit is only there if the advice is honest and suited to your needs not those of the agency. It is fantastic when a good agent can pass on their personal experience and knowledge to help the next generation of BackPackers.

Fancy naming and shaming any operators travellers should be aware of?

No need to ‘Name & Shame’ but try this one for size... When you arrive in Sydney or Cairns, walk down the high street and see how many travel shops have sellers outside targeting BackPackers to sell them tours. Now, have you ever been stopped by a street seller offering you ‘Insurance’ or ‘a ticket to win $1000’... what is your usual reaction?

Well here it should be no different. If a company relies on a hard

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Third – its not just about helping RatPackers with their epic trips.

Having done it ourselves, we know how important it is to be able to get accurate advice about all other aspects of Backpacking in Oz & NZ. We offer all our advice for FREE so don’t be afraid to just hit us up or access our Free Money Saving Pack on our website. We can help with visa Q’s, banking advice, tax file info, work - the list goes on. TRY US! So why start a travel agency when trends are moving?

Trends are moving and we are moving them! When I travelled Oz on my #ratpackroadie ; ) I racked up 25,913 Km’s by car. I did this for my love of travel... I run RatPack exactly the same! Keeping that personalised approach with customers is amazing! We make sure that it is no cheaper to book direct so RatPackers get the best price and the best trips. There is a reason we get more 5* reviews that any other agency…

Australia is still way up there on the working holiday travellers bucket list. Give us 5 reasons why you think it’s got to be done?

- Internal Flights are MEGA cheap, so once you’ve travelled & then started working it’s super easy to have weekends away - It’s not uncommon to receive $20 - $25 an hour for a casual job in a bar or supermarket. More funds = more travel yewwwwwwwww HOT, HOT, HOT > being a Brit (who now lives in Byron Bay) it would be rude not to mention the weather!

- The people, working to live & not living to work is certainly the Aussie motto.

- Beaches. Fun Fact: 85 per cent of Australians live within 50 kilometres of the coast...nowhere has better beaches than Australia - with so many and roughly three times fewer people than the UK, you can find you own special place. If you are a beach lover BOOK YOUR FLIGHT

Thanks for reading …

Sammy - Owner & Operator of RatPack Travel

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Exmouth is famous as being one of the top places in Australia to swim with whales, but there is much more to the place than its hugely impressive sea life. With a population of just 2,200 people and sitting out on the very western tip of Australia, it is Exmouth’s peaceful atmosphere and natural wonders that keep visitors coming back year after year. These are just a few of the best places to visit on land and sea.

Turquoise Bay As beaches go, Turquoise Bay easily competes with the big players up in Queensland. This pristine arc of white sand and turquoise waters has calm waters and excellent snorkelling just off shore. Expect to see reef fish, colourful corals and even turtles and sharks if you’re lucky.

Ningaloo Reef The famous marine park off the coast is one of the main attractions to the area and you’d be missing out if you didn’t spend at least a day exploring this watery paradise. If diving with whales isn’t your thing, hop on a kayak and explore the reef from above. It’s easy to see clear down to the reef given the clarity of the water and there are many guided kayak tours on offer. Expect to come face to face with some top sea critters along the way, and maybe even a seal or two.

Yardie Creek Gorge Yardie Creek is the place to go to work up a sweat and get in some great bush walking and wildlife spotting. The walking trail takes around an hour and heads along the creek’s cliff edge with excellent views of the river and surrounding landscape. The gorge is spectacular and you can even spot Ningaloo reef off in the distance on a clear day, which is most days. Bring a picnic and make a day of it.

Vlamingh Head Lighthouse 17km south of town you’ll find this stunning lighthouse built in 1912 with commanding views across a wild beach and Lighthouse Bay. Once used by the US Navy as a refuelling point during World War II the lighthouse is as historic as it is beautiful, and one of the only spots in Australia where you can watch both the sunrise and sunset from the same point. If you can manage the early start, sunrise is when you will likely get the place all to yourself.

Take a microlight ride over Ningaloo One of the best ways of getting to grips with the sheer size and beauty of Ningaloo is to soar way above and get a bird’s eye view. Hop on one of the many microlight tours on offer in town to get a proper head for heights and take in the spectacular views of the reef below. If you like an adrenaline rush with a safety belt, this one’s for you.

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Kimberley Travel Vibes The Kimberley is Western Australia’s remote and sparsely populated wild heart, and one of the best places in the country to experience Australia without the crowds.

Covering an area of over 164,000 square miles – that’s nearly 425,000 square km – the Kimberly is twice the size of Victoria with just 40,000 people living in the area, half of which are Aboriginal. The area is chock full of ancient landscapes, pristine white sand beaches, along with some bizarre sights (a horizontal waterfall anyone?). There is so much to see and experience here you might plan for a week, but end up taking a month Most visitors enter the Kimberley through the coastal town of Broome, flying direct from Perth year round, with flights from Melbourne and Sydney during high season. Broome is itself a great place to hang out for a few days. Directly facing the Indian Ocean, the town is famous for its pristine beaches, the most famous of which is Cable Beach boasting a whopping 22km of squeaky white sand. Take a camel ride here at sunset and take in the views.

Heading deep into the Kimberley it soon becomes obvious the area’s natural wonders are its biggest draw. The World Heritage Purnululu National Park is home to the fantastically named Bungle Bungles, 360 million year old rock domes which rise up from the flat land in spectacular fashion. Tiger striped and eerie, a walk among the enormous rocks is one of the top experiences

in the Kimberley. Visit them yourself from Halls Creek (100km away) or join a guided tour.

Another strange yet awe inspiring sight is Horizontal Falls, a waterfall that doesn’t actually fall. A freakish natural phenomenon where tonnes of sea water are squeezed through a tight gap between twin mountain ranges, the huge tides crashing into the coast reach up to 13 metres, and give the “falls” their ferocity and whitewater. Hop on a jet boat through the middle for a thrilling experience.

For something a bit more chilled, take a trip to the remote Buccaneer Archipelago, a stunning area of 1,000 islands, each with their own white sandy beaches and secluded bays. The islands are sparsely populated and rugged, with rainforest and mangroves. Part of a ‘ria’ – or drowned coastline – the islands consist of sandstone laid down between 2,500-1,800 million years ago. Home to snakes and lizards, geckos and birds, sharks and tropical fish, it’s a nature lovers paradise.

The Kimberley has been inhabited for millennia, proof of which can be found in the many rock art sites to be found in the area.

Believed to be the oldest rock art in the world, you’re likely to

find examples just off the Gibb River Road in one of the many gorges that dot the area, including Adcock Gorge, Lennard Gorge and Galvin’s Gorge. If all that walking gets too much, cool off in one of the deep swimming waterholes which pop up around the gorges. The water is always cool and the scenery is always breath taking.

The Kimberley is a wilderness just waiting to be discovered.

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Alice Springs To Uluru Highlights If you are considering what it might feel like to be on a true Aussie adventure, your attention will have to be diverted from the coastline and directly into the heart of Australia - The Red Centre. Here is where exploration becomes unstripped to its basic form; harsh but equally beautiful landscapes and must see attractions. Adventure Tours Australia take you into such arenas on their 3 Day Uluru Adventure. Just you and the outback without any distractions.

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) As far as the real authentic adventures go in Australia, the Red Centre has everything you would hope for. Alice Springs is the hub of First Peoples Art and culture, where thousands of years of history is still felt today and is incredibly respected by the locals.

Besides from leaving lasting impressions on intrigued travellers, Alice Springs is also a great starting point to head out on an Uluru adventure.

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is stamped within all the travel magazines and there is no question it makes for a fantastic picture. However, nothing is like experiencing it in its arid homeland, especially during an outback sunset. Sitting with a glass of wine and watching the sun fall over the vast horizon, whilst staring at a mammoth red rock could easily become one of the greatest

experiences in your life, but you have to actually see it to really know why.

Uluru Sunrise and Kings Canyon After a night of Outback Camping and sharing stories with newly found friends, an early Uluru Sunrise will start you off with a day as incredible as the previous one ended. This land is pinnacle to First Peoples Culture and thus, is scared to the Anangu peoples.

It is considered a cultural landscape and home to ancestral spirits; to make the most of the fascinating day ahead of you, interacting with the history, culture and art, a local Tour Guide will show you how mystical Uluru really is.

Kings Canyon rim walk

A walk around the Kings Canyon Rim will soon make you instafamous, if it was even possible to care whilst taking in such an epic experience. These rock walls are hundreds of metres high, making it impossible to not stand in awe and if this wasn’t enough, the deep gullies and hidden rock pools are home to a vast number of plantlife and animals. Truly, Kings Canyon is a spectacle rivalled by no other and whilst you are here you’ll also get to see the best attractions such as; Lost City, Garden of Eden, Amphitheatre and the North and South Walls!

The outback attracts those who really want to experience the heart of Australian culture and put themselves as far out as they can possibly be, taking on an adventure of a lifetime. Neither the movies or the magazines have come close to displaying just how incredible Uluru is, you have to see it with your own eyes!

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Darwin and Alice Springs are both hot spots for travellers and two places which should appear on everyone’s travel itinerary. But at a jaw dropping 1,500km from each other, getting from one to the other can take time and patience.

Most of the fun in travelling when there is no schedule or rush is exploring all those places you’d normally pass by when getting from A to B. The top end is full of amazing sights to see from national parks such as Kakadu and Nikmiluk where you’ll find the awe inspiring Katherine Gorge, down to the famous healing waters of the Mataranka Thermal Springs. The well-worn path from Darwin to Alice Springs has much to offer and makes for a once in a lifetime road trip. However, if time is not your friend

and you want to make the journey in as little time as possible, buses and trains are your best bet. So which to choose…

If the Stuart Highway and the freedom to stop as and when you choose appeals, then hiring a camper van and driving the route could be for you. There is a ton of competition between rental companies in Darwin and organising a one way rental is pretty easy, and often decent value. The 16 hour journey is not to be taken lightly though, so make sure whatever van you rent (or buy) is in a good enough condition to get your safely to Alice. Breaking down on a remote highway in the desert is not recommended and something to be avoided at all costs. Take out breakdown cover and pack plenty of fuel, water and paper maps – GPS can be unreliable at best in parts of the desert. If you do decide to take the plunge and drive, you’ll be rewarded with epic vistas, stunning camp sites and the chance to take in all those places you’d miss if you did the journey any other way.

If you’d rather leave the driving to someone else, take a ride on one of the many reliable bus services and guided tours through the desert. Competitively priced, air conditioned and a great way

to meet fellow travellers, the bus option is hugely popular. And with plenty of stopping points, those long hours on the road are nicely interrupted along the way. Total travel time comes in at a minimum of 22 hours and a ticket will set you back in the region of $300-400, depending if you get an express or more leisurely service. Common stopping points include the quirky mining town of Coober Pedy, the national park region of Katherine and Tennant Creek.

The last option, other than flying, and one not for the short of money is the world famous Ghan Railway. The Ghan is one of the world’s great rail journeys, with top class service, luxurious cabins and tasty meals. It’s a fantastic way to see all the beauty of the Outback from the comfort of an air conditioned cabin. The Ghan is a once in a lifetime experience and has a price tag to match so if you do decide to splash out, be prepared to pay big bucks for the privilege.

So however you make the journey from Darwin to Alice Springs, make sure you make it an adventure – this iconic journey is a trip into Australia’s heart.

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If you happen to be one of them, you’re about to save a spot for Pennington Bay Another one of Kangaroo Island’s famously visited spots is of course, Pennington Bay. Kangaroo Island on your own list.

Here are the Best Attractions on Kangaroo Island Little Sahara - Sandboarding Little Sahara is exactly what it says on the tin and with various sizes of sand dunes, the highest being around 70 metres, Little Sahara is the ultimate playground for adrenaline junkies around the globe. South Australia tourist attractions don’t come more exciting than this and if you can muster the courage to slide yourself down from the top of a dune, you’ll soon discover why thousands upon thousands come here every year.

Seal Bay One of Kangaroo Island’s most famous and most visited attractions is Seal Bay. It is home to a massive population of Australian Sea Lions that charm onlookers as they bounce between relaxation and play. Visiting this part of Kangaroo Island offers one of the most exciting experiences of Sea Lions in their natural environment. Thankfully, there are also plenty of boat excursions where you will be brought right into the centre of the colony, which in all accounts is an experience that is very hard to put into words after you return!

Vivonne Bay Kangaroo Island, Vivonne Bay, is most popular for its glorious white sandy beach, the Harriet River and Bay Jetty. Here at Vivonne Bay you can dive into underwater ecosystems whilst snorkelling and see the most staggering Kangaroo Island marine life. This is also the additional chance to go fishing from the jetty or the beach, and even go surfboarding. If Vivonne Bay wasn’t epic enough, you can also head to the river for a stint of stand up paddle boarding and river kayaking. With its wealth of wildlife and beautiful scenery, this area of Kangaroo Island is a must visit.

Located on the Southern Coast of Kangaroo Island, Pennington Bay is a great place for catching the surf, making this beach very popular amongst both backpackers and Australian surfers. Pennington Bay is so aesthetically pleasing it’s hard not to stare out into the scenery and lose yourself for a moment or two. It is also a perfect photo opportunity to capture the authentic beauty of Kangaroo Island. If Pennington Bay wasn’t incredible enough, it is also a spot well known for seeing Whales and Dolphins!

Admirals Arch Admirals Arch is one of the Island’s most interesting and peculiar land formations. Forming over thousands of years through erosion, this process has crafted an incredible rock bridge on the Island’s southwest coast. Leading you to the Arch is a boardwalk with many beautiful sites, where there are viewpoints to spot the New Zealand Fur Seals and during the summer months you can even see the seal pups playing in the shallows.

The Flinders Chase National Park The Flinders Chase National Park is an aggressively rugged chunk of wilderness which is equally beautiful as it is striking. Featuring all of the famous landmarks like the world renowned - Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks, you’ll find yourself awe struck throughout the day. This park has a hugely diverse wildlife that can be seen on the network of walking trails and naturally, this is one of the best places to see kangaroos and little baby joeys on Kangaroo Island.

Understandably, there are very little of those who come here for just the day; in no way should any of these incredible attractions on Kangaroo Island be missed.

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Money Saving Vibes Ok. Declaring itself as super is a tad outlandish as superannuation is basically a pension arrangement. Yup. That’s not even barely stirring is it, let alone super. However, in Australia this is government-supported which also means that minimum provisions are enforced for employees, which is kinda nice.

From July 1st 2013 employers were required by law to contribute a minimum of 9.25% of an employee’s ordinary time earning into a superannuation fund, which is called a ‘Superannuation Guarantee’. The detail that is really super is that this is an additional payment borne by your employer; it is not deducted from your gross pay. There are also plans to increase the proportion to 12% by 2019, which is nice.

The payment is based on your pre-tax earnings so if you earned $500 before tax for the month you should be entitled to an additional $46.25. However, do not be alarmed if your superannuation balance looks a little skinny as 15% is taxed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and funds constantly charge administration and insurance fees which can amount to $5-10 per week.

To be eligible the employee must be over 18, working over 30 hours a week and earning over $450 per month from one employer, so it would be beneficial to hold a single job instead of several. As far as assurances go the Australian Government have that covered too as from 1st January 2014 employers were obligated to pay default contributions to an authorised MySuper product, with the most well known being AustralianSuper and AustSafe Super. This means that losing your payment due to a suspect provider is now far less a risk.

That all sounds grand and all for Australian citizens yet for short-term visitors such as those on Working Holiday Visas the reality is a little different. Of course, if you meet the

criteria then you can expect the contribution. Remember, as long as you earn over $450 a month from one employer you will be entitled. The arrangement is for any worker; whether permanent or casual, resident or non-resident for tax purposes (that would be you by the way).

Arranging your superannuation is relatively straightforward.

You can set up your own super account, which is the simpler choice if you intend of taking on temporary work or travelling while in Australia. You could also ask the bank to set up your super when you open an account with them or you can join the super account set up by the employer. If you do opt for the company’s super account and lose the paperwork do not fret, simply contact the ATO and they can help locate your super. For anyone being paid in cash it may seem great to have your wages in your hands to hold and then spend but you will be missing out on superannuation.

You read that correctly. For all those lovely, crisp banknotes in your pocket you will be losing out on FREE MONEY. Working holiday makers are allowed to withdraw their superannuation either when their visa expires or whenever they leave permanently. This is known as the Departing Australia Superannuation Payment or DASP. A point to note is that you must have left Australia before this can be paid; the application includes checking that any temporary visa has been cancelled by the Department of Immigration.

Indeed, The Australian government must get really irked with these departures as they then take out a further 35%

when you apply for the withdrawal. Bit harsh. Another point to note is that you are much better off claiming it sooner rather than later. In fact, if you do not claim your super within six months of leaving Australia, or within six months of the cancellation or expiry of your visa, the ATO will claim the money and it could be a while to organise its release from their tight grasp, especially from abroad.

Still, the money is yours but if you are having trouble working out how to claim it then do not worry. If you have already claimed your taxback then the same company, and even the very same tax professional, should be able to assist you in claiming your superannuation. All you need to do is provide your membership details, fill in some forms and the tax professionals will do the hard work while you wait for the payment to arrive. Most charge a flat fee of around 15% for the service and you should receive your super within 28 days of the Australian Tax Office receiving your application.

Superannuation may not exactly be super but it is free money that you should be entitled to when working in Australia. Setting up your account is simple and claiming it back once your visa has expired is not that hard either. Just do not forget about it, it is free money after all.

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Nursing on the road

For anyone wanting to take on travel nurse jobs in Australia, getting to see different places and meeting new people are part of the charm. After all, who wouldn’t be left enchanted after seeing photos of road trips on the 150-mile long Great Ocean Road. Stunning views greet you at every turn, and you also get to help people while you travel.

personal adventure associated with the job.

A nurse travelling Australia on a working holiday nurse doesn’t stay for long in one place. You might be travel nursing in Sydney for a couple of months then move on to another place in the country. The shortage of nurses led to the development of this kind of arrangement, and it’s a great opportunity for you to see Australia and fund your travels around the country. Afterall, you’re on a ‘working holiday’.

If you enjoy transferring between hospitals and gaining new experiences then you might like the lifestyle of a working holiday nurse. The chance to see different locations while also doing a job you love is clearly one of the draws of nurse jobs like this.

A road trip allows you to see beautiful places

There are many reasons to want to be a travel nurse. Some cite the higher pay, while others favour it for professional growth and development. Others also enjoy the

Going on a road trip is definitely one of the best ways to see Australia. Those who are taking nurse jobs in Sydney can take the

Grand Pacific Drive and marvel at the many lovely scenes.

While the beaches are surely an attraction, Australia is also home to incredible wildlife.

Whale and dolphin watching are popular activities, as is seeing the beloved koala.

The country is also home to many national parks and historical sites that ensures you’ll never be bored during your stay.

Australians and expatriates.

Australians are pretty laid-back, even when things aren’t going right. This demeanour helps especially since the nursing profession can get really stressful at times. It also helps that Australians are one of the funniest people in the world.

A road trip allows you to meet different people

And if you enjoy the simple life, you’ll feel right at home in Australia. Sure, there are “nice” things but Australians like simple pleasures. Going out with Australian friends can mean heading to a barbecue, hitting the beach, or enjoying a cricket match. Being a travel nurse is no different from being a hospital nurse. You still have to do the same job, but there are bonus perks since you get to be assigned in different places. It is a chance to see the incredible diversity of the country and at the same time mesmerised by the different sights and sounds.

Australians are fun-loving people and they are one of the nicest on the planet as well.

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Katoomba

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CEDAR CREEK LODGES THUNDERBIRD PARK Cnr of Cedar Creek Falls Rd & Tamborine Mountain Rd, Tamborine, QLD 4272 info@cedarcreeklodges.com.au www.cedarcreeklodges.com.au

Byron Bay

Backpackers in Paradise 40 Peninsular Drive Central Surfers Paradise Queensland, 4217 Ph: (07) 5538 4344 Free: 1800 268 621 info@backpackersinparadise.com www.backpackersinparadise.com

Byron Bay Accom Ph: 02 66 808 666 Email: bookings@byronbayaccom. net www.byronbayaccom.net Aquarius Backpackers 16 Lawson Street Byron Bay NSW 2481 Ph: (02) 6685-7663 Free: 1800 028 909 info@aquarius-backpackers.com.au www.aquarius-backpackers.com.au

Cairns

Nomads Byron Bay 1 Lawson Lane, Byron Bay, NSW 2481 Ph: 02 6680 7966 Free: 1800 766 673 bookings@nomadsbyronbay.com nomadshostels.com

JJ’s Backpackers 11-13 Charles Street Cairns QLD 4870 Ph - (07) 4051 7642 Free- 1800 666 336 jjsbackpackers@ledanet.com.au www.jjsbackpackers.com Heron Island Ph: 02 9538 0751 www.heronisland.com

Arts Factory Lodge 1 Skinners Shoot Road, Byron Bay, NSW Ph: 02 6685 7709 info@artsfactory.com.au www.artsfactory.com.au An essential part of your journey Maca’s Camping Ground Ph: 02 6684 5211 1156 Main Arm Rd, Upper Main Arm NSW 2482, Australia www.macascampingground.com/ macascampingground@gmail.com LAKE TABOURIE TOURIST PARK Princes Hwy, Lake Tabourie, NSW 2539 Ph: (02) 4406-3101 www.laketabourietouristpark.com.au

Queensland The Deck 117 Harcourt St, New Farm Brisbane QLD 4005 Ph: 0433 777 061 the_deck@live.com.au Designed with the working Traveler in Mind. Minimum 2 week stay Brisbane City YHA 392 Upper Roma St, Brisbane QLD 4000 Ph: (07) 3236 1004 brisbanecity@yha.com.au www.yha.com.au Aquarius Backpackers 44 Queen Street Gold Coast, Queensland Ph: 07 5527 1300 Free:1800 229 955 info@aquariusbackpackers.com.au www.aquariusbackpackers.com.au

Katoomba Mountain Backpackers Lodge 31 Lurline st Katoomba, NSW Ph: 04782 3933 stay@katoombabackpackers.com.au

Cairns Share House 17 Scott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870 Ph: (+617) 4041 1875 info@cairns-sharehouse.com www.cairns-sharehouse.com

Western Australia Perth

western beach lodge 6 Westborough Street COOLIBAH LODGE 194 Brisbane Street Northbridge Perth WA Ph: (08) 9328 9958 www.coolibahlodge.com.au

Scarborough, Western Australia, 6019 Ph. (08) 9245 1624 westernbeach@iprimus.com.au www.westernbeach.com OCEAN BEACH BACKPACKERS

1 Eric St Cottesloe Beach Ph: 08 9384 5111 backpackers@obh.com.au www.obh.com.au BILLABONG RESORT 381 Beaufort Street, Perth WA Ph: 08 9328 7720 bookings@billabongresort.com.au www.billabongresort.com.au Britannia On William 3 William Street, Northbridge, WA Ph: 08 9227 6000 www.perthbritannia.com

Ph: (08) 9221 9991 exclusivebackpackers@hotmail.com www.exclusivebackpackers.com Beatty Lodge 235 Vincent Street West Perth WA 6005 Ph: (08) 9227 1521 www.beattylodge.com.au info@beattylodge.com.au

Boranup Boranup Forest Retreat 422 Sebbes Road, Forest Grove Ph: +61 404 895 901 www.boranupforestretreat.com.au monkey mia Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Monkey Mia Road, Shark Bay 3537 Ph: +61 8 9948 1320 monkeymia@aspenresorts.com.au www.monkeymia.com.au

Kununurra Kununurra Backpackers Adventure Centre 24 Nutwood Crescent, Kununurra WA 6743 Ph: (08) 9169 1998 or 1800 641 998 kununurrabackpackers.com.au info@kununurrabackpackers.com.au broome Beaches of Broome 4 Sanctuary Road, Cable Beach, Broome, WA, 6725 Ph : 1300 881 031 bookings@beachesofbroome.com. au www.beachesofbroome.com.au

Victoria redcliffs hotel 25 Jacaranda St, Red Cliffs VIC 3496 (03) 5024 1704 Johanna Beach Cottages 225 Blue Johanna Road Johanna Heights Victoria 3238 (03) 5237 4224 cottages@johannabeach.com www.johannabeach.com Brambuk Backpackers Hostel 330 Grampians Road, Halls Gap, VictoriaPh: 03 5356 4250 bramback@netconnect.com.au www.brambuk.com.au/ backpackers.htm Brambuk Backpackers offers travellers an affordable and comfortable range of accommodation, ideally situated within the stunning Grampians National Park.

Melbourne Discovery Melbourne 167 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 300 Ph: 03 9329 7525.

Freecall 1800 645 200 stay@discovertmelbourne.com.au www.discoverymelbourne.com Independent & Budget Traveler Accommodation Provider Victoria Hall Accommodation 380 Russell Street, Melbourne 3000 Ph: 03 9662 3888 www.victoriahall.com.au

Northern Territory Darwin Youth Shack 69 Mitchell Street, Darwin Ph: 1300 793 302 youthshack.com.au Melaleuca on Mitchell 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin Ph: 09 8941 7800 momdarwin.com Chillis Backpackers 69 Mitchell Street, Darwin Ph: 1800 351 313 chillis.com.au

Alice Springs Annie’s Place 4 Traeger Avenue, Alice Springs , NT, 0871 Ph: 1800 359 089 www.anniesplace.com.au Haven Backpacker Resort 3 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs Ph: 1800 79 4663 / 08 8952 4663 www.alicehaven.com.au

South Australia Adelaide Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers 220 Hutt St Adelaide 5000 Free call 1800633747 Ph: +61 08 82240753 bookings@adelaidebackpackers. com.au adelaidebackpackers.om.au

EXCLUSIVE BACKPACKERS 158 Adelaide Tce, Perth 6000

THINGS TO DO Skydiving iFly Downunder

123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith, Sydney Ph: 1300 366 364 www.iflydownunder.com.au

Sydney Skydivers

745 Picton Road, Wilton, New South Wales, Australia 2571 Ph: 1800 805 997 admin@sydneyskydivers.com.au www.sydneyskydivers.com.au

Southern Skydivers

2 hours South from Perth Busselton Ph: 1300 449 669 info@southernskydivers.com.au www.southernskydivers.com.au

Scuba Diving NINGLAOO WHALE SHARK & DIVE CENTRE Located inside reception at the Exmouth Cape Holiday Park: 3 Truscott Street, Exmouth, WA Ph: 1800 224 060 www.ningaloowhalesharkndive. com.au

The Dive Shed Busselton

21 Queen Street, Busselton, WA Ph: 08 9754 1615 www.diveshed.com.au

Adventure Tours Awesome Whitsundays

Ph: 1800 293 7663 www.awesomewhitsundays.com

Australian Kayaking Adventures

PO Box 1055, Ashmore City, QLD Ph: 04 1294 0135 www.australiankayakingadventures. com.au

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Cnr Captain Cook Highway and Cairns Western Arterial Road Smithfield, QLD Ph: 07 4038 5555 www.skyrail.com.au Contiki Ph: 1300 188 635 www.contiki.com

aussie wanderer

Ph: 0894382070 info@aussiewanderer.com.au www.aussiewanderer.com.au

Crocosaurus Cove

58 Mitchell Street, Darwin Ph: 08 8981 7522 www.crocosauruscove.com

Wild Expeditions

Shop 20, Johnny Chi Lane, Broome Ph: 1300 73 88 70 www.wildexpeditions.com.au

Margaret River Vintage Wine Tours

Ph: 0417 948 933 www.winetoursmargaretriver.com.au

The Peel Region Tourism

75 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah Ph: 08 9550 3999 www.visitpeel.com.au

Kangaroo Island Adventure Tours Vivonne Bay, Kingscote, SA Ph: 08 8202 8678 www.kiadventuretours.com.au

GOIN SOUTH

Four days, two famous Aussie icons, one awesome tour Ph: 1800 009 858

PENRITH WHITE WATER RAFTING

Ph: 02 4730 4333 booking@penrithwhitewater.com.au www.penrithwhitewater.com.au

Drop Bear Adventures

Ph: 1800 061 156 www.dropbearadventures.com.au

Territory Expeditions

Ph: 1300 115 922 www.territoryexpeditions.com.au

Mulgas Adventures

Ph: 08 8952 1545 www.mulgasadventures.com.au

Kakadu Wild Expeditions

Ph: 1300 73 88 70 darwinsales@kimberleywild.com.au www.kakaduwild.com.au

Kakadu 4WD Safaris

Ph: 1300 525 238 info@kadu4wdsafaris.com www.kakadu4wdsafaris.com

Adventure Tours australia Ph: 1300 654 604 adventuretours.com.au

Sydney Outback Tours

Ph: 1300 307 634 www.sydneyoutback.com.au

Real Sydney Tours

Ph: 0402 049426 www.realsydneytours.com.au

The Travel Yoga Company

Ph: 0411301820 www.theyogatravelcompany.com

Kimberley Wild Expeditions Ph: 1300 73 88 70 www.kimberleywild.com.au

The Official Home And Away Tour To Summer Bay

Ph: 02 9977 7890 www.yahoo7.com.au/homeandaway

Kite Surfing KITE REPUBLIC

10-18 Jacka Blvd. St.Kilda Sea Baths Complex, St.Kilda, 3182, Melbourne, VIC Ph: 03 95370644 www.kiterepublic.com.au

Water Activities GREAT OCEAN ROAD SURF TOURS

55B Surf Coast Highway, Torquay, Victoria, 3228 Ph: 03 5261 3730 info@gorsurftours.com.au www.gorsurftours.com.au

KANGAROO MARINE CHARTERS

9 Chapman Terrace, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA Ph: 0427 315 286 www.kimarineadventures.com

ADVENTURE KAYAKING

7 Hastings Street, Glenelg South, SA Ph: 08 8295 8812 bookings@adventurekayak.com.au www.adventurekayak.com.au

PARADISE JET BOATING

Jetty ‘C’ Mariners Cove Marina, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Qld 4217 Ph: 1300 JET BOAT (1300 538 262) thrills@paradisejetboating.com.au www.paradisejetboating.com.au

TRANSPORT MIGHTY CAMPERS

Nationwide Ph: 1800 670 232 www.mightycampers.com.au

GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL

Nationwide Ph: 1800 703 357 www.greatsouthernrail.com.au

Integrity Coach Lines

PO BOX 1131, Midland, 6936 WA Ph: 08 927 47464 www.integritycoachlines.com.au

Go Camper

90 Parkin Street, Rockingham, WA Ph: 1300 667 363 www.gocamper.com.au

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