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Presenting partner: NRMA Motoring & Services
spinweekend.com.au SPIN Canberra’s Weekends on Wheels is a Centenary of Canberra project, proudly supported by the ACT Government and Presenting Partner NRMA Motoring & Services.
foreword I’m delighted to welcome you to SPIN: Canberra’s Weekends on Wheels, a celebration of wheels and everything that spins in the national capital. SPIN is a major event of the year-long celebrations for the Centenary of Canberra. For those of you visiting our city to join in the SPIN celebrations, Canberrans have a great love of wheels and all things that spin. Each year, the Canberra calendar has a myriad of events demonstrating this – from Summernats to mountain biking championships, and much more. These events are always popular and continue to draw large crowds to the capital each year. In Canberra’s centenary year, it is wonderful that we are able to celebrate with an event like SPIN. Over four big weekends, right across the city, there will be something for everyone. There will be vintage cars, concerts, caravans, spin bowling, steam trains, motorbike riding, skateboarding, mountain biking, rollerblading, solar and electric vehicles, spinning potters, wheelchairs, frisbees, car fashion, yarn-spinning, and even some political spin. We hope that SPIN will be a special celebration for everyone to enjoy. There is a wide variety of workshops, come-and-try events and expert demonstrations at event hubs all around Canberra. The success of the centenary program is based on active community engagement. There have been a number of local community groups working hard in preparation for SPIN, and I thank them all for their involvement. The ACT Government is proud to be supporting this very special Centenary of Canberra celebration and we encourage locals and visitors to get involved and enjoy SPIN. Katy Gallagher MLA Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory
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Introduction SPIN: Canberra’s Weekends on Wheels is a celebration of Canberra’s love of all things that spin; from wheeled things like cars, bicycles, skateboards and other vehicles, through sports like wheelchair basketball, ultimate Frisbee, BMX and discus, to other pleasures in life such as roller derby, caravans, potters’ wheels, spinning wheels, DJs spinning tracks, spin bowling, and that speciality of the national capital – political spin. Wheels are often at the heart of our passions. From the earliest pusher to a fascination with the supermarket trolley, our first bike or wheelie suitcase, we harbour genuine affection for these mostly utilitarian aids to life. These four packed weekends in October promise fun aplenty for anyone who has always loved their wheels, as I have, and just can’t wait to get out there and enjoy them. “Spring has sprung, the birds are riz, I wonder where my helmet is?” Canberra holds the national record for the percentage of people, per capita, who ride to work; but it is also now the acknowledged mountain-bike capital of Australia. In addition to the range of
competitive events which Canberra anticipates in spring, SPIN brings special events for the first time, such as the Nike X SBA Australian Pro/Am Invitational Championships, the Australian Mixed Ultimate Championships, National Trust Centenary of Canberra Rally and a huge weekend of wheels and creativity from 18 – 20 October. Hub Capital also happens on this huge SPIN weekend. It’s a communitydriven experience of spinning leisure and pleasure pursuits. Get out and see the way Canberrans pursue their passion for wheels. There’ll be a wide variety of participatory workshops, come-and-try events, and expert demonstrations at event hubs all around Canberra. It’s a chance to pick up on the fun that’s generated by the community for the community. SPIN encourages us all to step outdoors, to revel in our passion for wheels and to have fun. The Centenary of Canberra has so far been about many things – centenarians and youngsters, designers and builders, scientists and sportspersons, noble speeches and stimulating arts. This time it’s another chance to show the national capital’s capacity for joy. On yer bike Canberra! Robyn Archer AO Creative Director, Centenary of Canberra
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Weekend 1: Saturday 5 to Sunday 6 October
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Nike X SBA 2013 Australian Pro/Am Invitational C hampionships
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Willowglen 4X4 C hallenge
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2013 SCOTT 24-HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE C HAMPIONSHIPS
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GUNGAHLIN SKATEPARK JAM
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Weekend 2: Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 October
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Canberra Roller Derby League
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CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL
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2013 WEMBO WORLD SOLO 24HR MOUNTAIN BIKE C HAMPIONSHIPS
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TUGGERANONG SKATEPARK JAM
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BOWLS CENTENARY CELEBRATION
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Weekend 3: friday 18 to Sunday 20 October
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Ride2work Day (Wednesday 16)
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MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS WEEK & BIKE FEST
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12TH WORLD SOL AR C HALLENGE VEHICLE DISPL AY
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OCEANIA PAN-HELLENIC GAMES
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MUSEUM OF THE LONG WEEKEND
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THE CANBERRA PURSUIT
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MAPS – getting around spin
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SPIN SATURDAY
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HUB CAPITAL: L AKESIDE
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HUB CAPITAL: INNER NORTH
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HUB CAPITAL: FAIRBAIRN
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HUB CAPITAL: WODEN
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HUB CAPITAL: KINGSTON
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HUB CAPITAL: WHEELOUT IN THE CAPITAL
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AIR CONCERT
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Weekend 4: friday 25 to Sunday 27 October
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CENTENARY TRAIL
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AUSTRALIAN MIXED ULTIMATE C HAMPIONSHIPS
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FITZ’S C HALLENGE
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Sponsors & acknowledgments
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event details are subject to change, please check spinweekend.com.au for all updates.
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Nike X SBA 2013 Australian Pro/Am Invitational Championships Skateboarding Australia is offering $18,000 in prize money, with first place winning $5,000 and the 2013 Australian Championships crown. The 36 pre-qualified skaters from 2012’s Tour are all invited to skate at Belco, along with the addition of some top name Aussie pros, including the 2013 Am Series Champion, and several State Champions from the 2013 Am Series Finals. All SbA events are FREE for all participants and spectators. This project is presented by Nike SB and Skateboarding Australia, proudly supported by the ACT Government Centenary Community Initiatives Fund. Venue: Belconnen Skatepark WEB: sba.org.au
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SAT 5 – Sun 6 Willowglen 4X4 Challenge
Without doubt, the Willowglen 4X4 Challenge is one of the most anticipated events in the 4WD competition calendar, held over the October Long weekend, 8am – 4pm each day (gates open midday Fri 4 October). Two action packed days of 4WD competition, with competitor stages running simultaneously each day, 4 stages Saturday and 4 stages Sunday. The event sees close to 100 of the best 4WD’s across NSW and the ACT testing vehicle capability, driver skill and team work. Spectator costs: weekend $50.00 per adult, includes camping fee, day visitor $25.00. Children under 17 free but must be accompanied by an adult. Venue: 15 mins from Tarago, NSW (follow the event signs) WEB: tlcc.com.au
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sun 6 GUNGAHLIN SKATEPARK JAM
sat 5 – Sun 6 2013 SCOTT 24-HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS Over 2,500 riders and 8,000 spectators will take part in the 15th staging of the oldest and original 24 Hour Mountain Bike race in Australia. In 1999 the Canberra OffRoad Cyclists hosted the first 24-hour mountain bike race in Australia near what is now Stromlo Forest Park. Since that time over 25,000 riders have enjoyed the best 24hr race in the country, some would say the best in the world. Riders return to Stromlo in 2013 with a twist – riding 25hrs to celebrate 25 years of CORC. Free for spectators.
SPIN showcases skateparks across Canberra with Skatepark Jams throughout October. Meet and greet some of the best skaters in the country at Gungahlin as they unwind from the Nike X SbA Australian Pro/Am Invitational Championships (weather dependent, check www.spinweekend.com.au). Free StreetWise skateboarding clinics will run from 10am–12pm with professional coaches, boards and all safety gear supplied. In the arvo, watch the best BMX riders in town battle it out for the SPIN Triple Crown. If spinning tunes is more your thing, there’s free DJ and street art workshops all day. TIME: 10AM – 3PM Venue: Gungahlin Skatepark web: SPINweekend.com.au
Venue: Stromlo Forest Park web: corc24hour.com.au
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Canberra Roller Derby League Canberra Roller Derby League present a thrilling doubleheader in which the Vice City Rollers A and B squads face off against interstate rivals. Ranked high in the 2013 national competition, the local squads promise an un-missable night of flat track roller derby mayhem. Tickets $20 including booking fee: www.ezyboxoffice.com TIME: Doors open at 4pm for 5pm start Venue: Tuggeranong Southern Cross Stadium web: canberrarollerderbyleague.com
Showcasing electric vehicles of all types, from vintage electric cars through to the latest modern electric vehicles, and everything in between, the 2013 Festival will aim to create greater awareness of electric vehicles and their benefits for the ACT. TIME: 10AM – 3PM Venue: Garema Place web: electricvehicle festival.com.au
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Sun 13 TUGGERANONG SKATEPARK JAM
2013 WEMBO WORLD SOLO 24HR MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS Competing for the world title, from more than 20 countries, over 400 riders including defending champions, Jason English and Jessica Douglas from Australia, will make Wembo special in 2013. Canberra’s Centenary year marks the 10th anniversary of the 2003 bushfires, from which Stromlo Forest Park arose as the premier mountain bike destination in Australia. Since 2007, Stromlo Forest Park will have hosted three mountain bike world championships, one world cup, nine Australian Championships, and several national rounds, all at the instigation of Canberra Off-Road Cyclists. Free for spectators. Venue: Stromlo Forest Park web: corc.asn.au
Hit the Tuggeranong skatepark for a day packed full of skating, BMX, DJs spinning tunes, and more. There’s a ‘Best Trick’ comp for the experienced skaters, or you can take part in free StreetWise skateboarding clinics from 10am–12pm, with professional coaches, boards and all safety gear supplied. Then in the arvo watch the best BMX riders in town battle it out for the SPIN Triple Crown. If spinning tunes is more your thing, there’s free DJ and street art workshops all day. TIME: 10AM–3PM Venue: Tuggeranong Skatepark web: SPINweekend.com.au
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MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS WEEK & BIKE FEST mon 14 – Fri 18 BOWLS CENTENARY CELEBRATION Established in 1926 the national capital’s first bowls club, Canberra Bowling Club, will play host to a tournament celebrating the Centenary of Canberra and the contribution lawn bowls has made to the community in that time. Invited guests and players will be kitted out in 1920s attire and matches will be held at 10 clubs throughout Canberra and Queanbeyan, all spectators welcome. The finale event will happen on Friday 18 October at Canberra Bowling Club, Hobart Avenue, Forrest. This project is proudly supported by the ACT Government Centenary Community Initiatives Fund. Venue: various, see website below for details web: bowlsact.org.au
Bottom left: Bowling green. Mildenhall, William James 1891-1962. National Library of Australia. an11030057-200. Above: Tyson Jones-Peni.
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weD 16 ride2work day Ride2Work Day is designed to celebrate and encourage individuals who commute to work via bicycle. You can either choose to host your own workplace breakfast or attend our FREE Pedal Power festival in Garema Place, Civic. Come along and share some breakfast with other bike riders and while you are there you can have a bike fit, check out some of the bikes on display or share commuting stories over a cup of coffee. Our key request is to ensure all cyclists register at Ride2Work.com.au. We would like to hear from all workplaces who are hosting their own breakfasts in Canberra – projectmanager@pedalpower.org.au TIME: 7 – 9AM Venue: Garema Place web: Ride2Work.com.au
BOWLS CENTENARY CELEBRATION Sun 13 – fri 18 MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS WEEK & BIKE FEST
fri 18 12TH WORLD SOLAR CHALLENGE VEHICLE DISPLAY In early October 2013, the 12th World Solar Challenge will take place in Australia. This 3,000km competition for solar powered vehicles happens every two years. The teams will be racing from Darwin to Adelaide in three different categories: the Challenger, Cruiser and Adventure classes. The grounds of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will be open to the general public from 10am–4pm to view the new energy neutral embassy building and the three solar vehicles used by the three Dutch teams in the World Solar Challenge. Venue: Embassy for the Netherlands, 120 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla web: worldsolarchallenge.org and australia.nlembassy.org
fri 18 – Sun 20 OCEANIA PAN-HELLENIC GAMES
The Motorcycle Riders Association of the ACT present a week of motorbike activities designed to improve motorcycle safety and awareness by other road users, featuring the Joe Rider competition which highlights awareness of motorcyclists and scooters on ACT roads, the Biker’s breakfast, and Ride2Work day. In conjunction with these activities, the MRA ACT will hold BikeFest – a celebration of motorcycling on Sunday 13 October at EPIC.
The Oceania Pan-Hellenic Games is an initiative of World Council Hellenes Abroad (SAE) Oceania, and brings together youth of Hellenic background to promote Greek civilisation and cultural legacies to the local community. There were a number of early Greek settlers in and around the Canberra region, and the Greek community has had a prominent voice and influence since the late ‘40s and ‘50s. This event celebrates the Greek culture and especially its historic connection to the Olympics and sport generally. This project is proudly supported by the ACT Government Centenary Community Initiatives Fund.
Venue: various web: mraact.org.au
Venue: Australian Institute of Sport web: canberra2013.com.au
top right: Bart van Overbeeke/TuEindhoven, Joost Baars fotografie en Hans-Peter van Velthoven.
Friday 18 to Sunday 20 October
fri 18 – Sun 20 MUSEUM OF THE LONG WEEKEND Museum of the Long Weekend is a celebration of the national capital through the lens of recreation, holidays and relaxation. It is a living and travelling museum of leisure culture, exhibited in and around vintage caravans and presented by their owners in collaboration with artists. The Museum will be comprised of around 40 vintage caravans that will travel in convoy to Canberra from all over Australia. Three separate main convoys will set off from various extremities of the continent and journey towards the national capital, collecting other vans, people, stories and memories along the way. One convoy begins at Roebourne, in the Pilbara, and travels via Perth, Ceduna, Adelaide and Millicent. Another begins in Cairns and goes via Rockhampton, Noosa, Brisbane, Byron Bay and Taree. The third convoy sets out from south of Hobart, arriving via Devonport, Melbourne, Castlemaine and Griffith. The caravans will pass through many more towns and centres along the way, with most of the ‘Long Weekenders’ gathering in Cowra before travelling in one big convoy to set up camp on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
At Grevillea Park looking over the East Basin of the lake, the caravans will draw up in circles around campfires, in the relaxed ritual of community and family gatherings enjoyed by road-tripping Australians, especially in the 100 years since Canberra was established. Fifteen of the vans will be curated with artist installations exploring stories and memories, connections and ephemera. Sound/performance artists explore solitude and containment in Kyneton, a party artist/ writer delves into stories of a caravan that has hosted at least four honeymoons, students from Wynyard High School in north west Tasmania are restoring an old Sunliner to become an olfactory museum, and others will host performance, animation and visual arts responding to the life of the van and its owners’ experiences. Many of the other beautifully restored vans will be open to the public, as owners welcome guests to strike up a conversation, have a cup of tea, scones, a beer maybe, and a chat about holidays past. The site and its caravans will have special opening hours each day of the weekend. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the public are also welcome to come down to the site, pull up a banana lounge and enjoy the holiday
atmosphere. From 6:30pm, there’ll be a ‘round the campfire’ event hosted by Lex Marinos, with story-telling, a song or two, variety performance, camping tucker, karaoke and film screenings. The beauty of this Museum is that, just like a Long Weekend, nothing much happens and yet it’s all going on. Produced by Big hART Inc, Creative Director: Scott Rankin, Creative Curators: Beth Sometimes, Lex Marinos and Anne Grigg, Production: Mel Robertson, Jody Haines, Chris Symonds, Nick Higgins. Artists: Kerrin Addis, Caroline Anderson, Bron Batten, Elspeth Blunt, Don Brooker, Jemimah Davis, Zoe Davis, Kit Hiller, Reg Lynch, Damian Mason, Ella Millard, Paddy O’Sullivan, Beth Sometimes, Simon Ward, Project Partners: Vintage Caravan Magazine, Wynyard High School, Vintage Caravan Network. FRIDAY: 6:30–9PM SATURDAY: 10AM–12PM, 2–4PM & 6:30–9PM SUNDAY: 10AM–12PM & 2–4PM Venue: Grevillea Park, Lake Burley Griffin (Please see the map on PAGE 9 for parking & access details) web: longweekend.bighart.org
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friday 18 the canberra pursuit Picture the darkened spaces of a 1940s aircraft hangar, with an audience assembled around a specially marked out cycle track. Around them are speeding bicycles with pedal powered sounds — everything from mechanical whirring violins, to beating drums at impossibly fast tempos, bellow-powered organ pipes, tuned car horns, DIY electronic instruments, a colourful selection of bells and buzzers, chain driven DJ turntables, and the proverbial kitchen sink! Sometimes there is just one acoustic sound accompanied by the discreet lights of the bicycle. Sometimes there is a whole orchestra of bicycle live sounds, digitally manipulated in quadraphonic surround sound, complete with video and light show. Interactive sensors on the bikes and track determine other sonic and visceral aspects of the spectacle.
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The Canberra Pursuit is a community-based grass roots project of around 80 specially hacked bicycles in a choreographed spectacle of sound, speed and light, based on pedal power and lasting one uninterrupted hour from 7:30–8:30pm. All the bikes and most of the materials used in The Canberra Pursuit are recycled. This is an ecologically sound community event, made with organisations committed
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to the renewable energy of bicycles. These include LEAD, an agency enabling people with disabilities to live the life they choose, the Recyclery, a partnership between LEAD, ANU Green and the Canberra Environment and Sustainability Resource Centre dedicated to recycling and reusing bicycles, the Melba Copland Chopper program and Rat Patrol Oz. Creator, composer Jon Rose, is the recipient of the 2012 Don Banks Award which recognises sustained contributions to Australian musical life. Jon is one of the most inventive composers in the country and, often working in community, he stretches notions of what music is and how it can be made. Get involved by making your bike musical, email canberra100@act.gov.au to get in touch with Jon. time:
Opens at 6pm Performance from 7:30–8:30PM Venue: Tams Depot, 255 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick (Please see the map on PAGE 12 for parking & access details) web: SPINweekend.com.au Capacity: 2000 people
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CIT car park Corner Canberra Avenue and Mildura St. A free shuttle bus will run to and from the event site from 12–10pm.
SPIN Saturday Parking: Limited parking available adjacent to the event site including access/disability parking. Patrons are encouraged to park in the surrounding streets: Lithgow St, Geelong St, Yallourn St and Wiluna St. Additional car parking available in the CIT car park on corner of Mildura St and Canberra Avenue, from which patrons can catch a free shuttle bus to the event. Special event buses: From 12–5:30pm free Action buses will run to and from the event site, leaving Civic at half hour intervals. Last bus leaves Civic at 5:30pm, last bus leaves the event site at 6pm.
The Canberra Pursuit Parking: Limited parking available adjacent to the event site including access/disability parking. Patrons are encouraged to park in the surrounding streets: Lithgow St, Geelong St, Yallourn St and Wiluna St. Action bus timetables can be found online at action.act.gov.au
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This is a day of performances, installations and artworks that are car themed or created from cars, where the stories of Canberra will be viewed from behind the wheels of our favourite vehicles and you can smell the seat leather of our tyreturning history. Programmed by Donna Jackson of Hubcap Productions it’s an event for petrol heads, dance enthusiasts, those who like to kick tyres, those who like to change them and those who like a bit of fun and culture in their weekend. For the families, from 12–5pm, the TAMS depot at 255 Canberra Avenue turns into the showroom for SPIN Saturday, and comes alive with a day of wheel-inspired family fun, an afternoon of art, culture and CARS as only Canberra can do. Each decade of Canberra will be reflected in an automotive dance-odyssey called The Wheel History of Canberra. Riffing off a car per decade, dance groups, including Swing Cats, Legs and Kokoloco, reveal and celebrate important icons and events in our history. Vintage cars from around Australia will be on display courtesy of the ‘National Trust Centenary of Canberra Rally’, with cars travelling from Jervis Bay to Canberra.
A video installation ‘Windscreen’ will get under the bonnet of Canberra’s car culture, revealing nine Canberrans who love their cars like a member of the family. Vintage Action bus ‘Matilda’ is turned into a boutique cinema for the day, where you can watch short films including a music video in which cars race from the mountains and the coast to get to Canberra and an homage to Canberrans devoted to buses. Warehouse Circus performers will spin around the site. NRMA Motoring and Services will host car related activities and have some vintage patrol vehicles on display. CIT Trade Skills Centre will bring their custom made big rig up for demonstrations and talks, plus display students’ spray painting work. There’ll be other spray painting displays, live music from the Fuelers and even live car crushing courtesy of SIMS Metal! The strength of Fyshwick car and bike businesses will be acknowledged on the day. Pick up a program and check them out ... This is a free event with catering available onsite. For detailed performance times and details, check spinweekend.com.au before the day.
12–5PM: DAYTIME PROGRAM 5–7PM: twilight PROGRAM 7–10PM: EVENING PROGRAM Venue: Tams Depot, 255 Canberra Avenue (near Ipswich Street), Fyshwick (Please see the map on PAGE 12 for parking and access details) Web: sPINweekend.com.au capacity: 5000 people
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The catering continues, the Car-Bar opens, movies play and the Canberra Roller Derby League re-mythologise the creation of Canberra through the tales of their foundation teams. Cheer on your favourite outfit as the Surly Griffins, Black ‘n’ Blue Belles, Red Bellied Black Hearts and Brindabelters go head-to-head in a series of demonstration bouts. Brett Sargeant, D-eye Photography.
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s t l u d a only... 12–5PM: DAYTIME PROGRAM 5–7PM: twilight PROGRAM 7–10PM: EVENING PROGRAM Venue: Tams Depot, 255 Canberra Avenue (near Ipswich Street), Fyshwick (Please see the map on PAGE 12 for parking and access details) Web: sPINweekend.com.au capacity: 1100 inside the hangar, 1100 outside the hangar
Cars, sparks and grease all set to a pumpin’ groove... In the evening when the clock strikes 7pm, the curtain is lowered on the family day. First up SPIN Wear, a fashion parade where designers create fashion from fenders, tyres and fetish culture. It’s a catwalk show’n’shine for those who love their car so much they would like to wear it, but also for fans of fashion, the avant- 15 garde and burlesque. With the garments garaged, we welcome The Petrolsexuals to the hangar stage, a band created especially for SPIN Saturday. This one off gig will see Mark Seymour of Hunters and Collectors, lead a thumping rock unit which will perform songs that all feature lyrics, rants and rhythms that are odes to the car. When it’s all done, SPIN Presenting Partner NRMA Motoring & Services will lead the audience off site with a farewell guard of honour formed by their Canberra patrol vehicles – also handy if your car won’t start to get home! Leighton Hutchinson.
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hub capital: Lakeside SATURDAY 19 – SUNDAY 20
If you come down to the lake over this weekend, you’re in for a big surprise. Learn how to play the new and exciting game of bike polo, before donning your tweed for a bike ride with a difference that links up with the spectacular ‘National Trust Centenary of Canberra Rally’. Stick around for a fine display of that dark art for which our national capital is famous for, political spin, at none other than Old Parliament House.
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On Saturday, the new and fast growing sport of Bike Polo will hold a five state tournament, to celebrate the arrival of the sport in the capital. If you like what you see, come back on Sunday and take advantage of the best players in the country offering free tuition with all equipment supplied. Venue: Acton Futsal Court, Barrine Drive, Acton
Sun 11am – 2pm Tweed Ride For the suitably attired, a Tweed ride will depart from the Bike Polo courts to the ‘National Trust’s Centenary of Canberra Rally’ on the lawns of Old Parliament House. A tweed ride consists of cyclists in traditional British cycling attire (strictly no lycra). Bring your bike and plus fours! start: Acton Futsal Court, Barrine Drive, Acton Finish: Lawns of Old Parliament House, Parkes place
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Following gala launches in capital cities around the country and a special start at Canberra’s seaport Jervis Bay; vintage, veteran and classic cars will converge on the capital. On Sunday, vehicles will cruise down Northbourne Avenue, to Old Parliament House where buskers, performers, cars, motorcycles and an old time picnic atmosphere will prevail. Judging of the best vehicles in the concourse d’elegance will take place during the afternoon. This project is proudly supported by the ACT Government Centenary Community Initiatives Fund.
In the characterful House of Representatives at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, the dark art of Political Spin will be on display. Come and hear some seasoned political spin doctors bend your ear and possibly the truth with tales from the trenches. Venue: Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Please see page 20 for details on how you can catch a historic vintage train to meet the National Trust Centenary of Canberra Rally at Tarago on Saturday 19 October. Venue: Lawns of Old Parliament House, Parkes place Web: nationaltrust.org.au
Venue: please see the map on PAGE 11 for parking and access details Web: SPINweekend.com.au
hub capital: inner north SUNDAY 20, 11AM – 3PM
For the crafters among us, open days will be held at Watson Arts Centre and the Canberra Spinners and Weavers. At Watson Arts Centre, the public will have the opportunity to play with clay and have a go on the potter’s wheel, witness pot throwing demonstrations, classes and kiln firing. Also at Watson, the Fibre Basket Makers of the ACT will unveil what God’s eyes, pairing spokes, lashing and waling have in common. Yarn will be spun by Canberra Spinners and Weavers in Ainslie, see a variety of spinning wheels in action.
Canberra Spinners and Weavers Come and see a variety of spinning wheels in action and try your hand at spinning some yarn. Entry by gold coin donation, includes cuppa and a bickie. Venue: “Kurrajong” Rooms, entrance off the dirt carpark at the corner of Angas and Sherbrooke Streets, Ainslie
Basketry Making Free hands-on basket making displays will be held throughout the day. Try your hand at weaving, coiling and sting making techniques.
Canberra Potters Society Centenary Celebration Day
Venue: Watson Arts Centre, 1 Aspinall St, Watson
Come and try your hand at pottery with free workshops throughout the day. See pot throwing and kiln firing demonstrations. Venue: Watson Arts Centre, 1 Aspinall St, Watson
Bottom right: Sam Cooper. Titled: Ann McMahon “Goolwa Basket” 2013 cordyline and waxed linen thread.
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hub capital: FAIRBAIRN SUNDAY 20, 9:30AM – 4:30PM
Fairbairn Motorsport Complex comes alive with an octane charged day of motorbikes, cars and trials bikes. Entry for spectators to all events will be free.
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ACT Motorcycle Club Motorbike riders from the ages of eight to eighty, including national champions, will compete in A-grade motocross and dirt track racing. The vintage track and nippers track will also be in operation. An info stand will let you know how you can get into Motocross.
Southern District Motorsports Association SDMA will host the Canberra Centenary Invitational Hillclimb, with male and female Australian Hillclimb champions expected to race on the day. Watch both road registered vehicles and purpose built vehicles tackle the Confederation of Australian Motor Sports licensed track.
Trials Club of Canberra The newly completed trials motorbike obstacle course will hold competitions and demonstrations throughout the day, with some of Australia’s top riders in attendance battling it out for the Howard Wallace Memorial Master’s Shield. An info stand will let you know how you can get into Trials.
Venue: Fairbairn Motorsport Complex (Please see the map on page 11 for parking and access details) Web: SPINweekend.com.au
Hcreations Photography.
hub capital: woden SUNDAY 20 Eddison Park’s iconic skatepark will be heaving with a massive session of skateboarding, BMX, DJ and street art workshops. Right next door, at Canberra’s only Disc Golf Course, learn how to throw driver and putter discs, and then go for a spin round the 18-hole course. If cricket is more your style, then come learn the finer art of spin bowling and take part in a two-over mini match.
10am – 2pm Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee is a spectacular fastpaced seven-a-side team sport. Drop by for free learn-to-play sessions with tips on throwing techniques and strategy. Several showcase games will be held throughout the day
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Venue: Deakin Ovals 205 and 211, Makin Place, woden
10am – 4pm Last Man Stands Cricket
10am – 3pm
1 – 3pm
Learn the fine art of spin bowling in clinics with accredited cricket coaches and then join in a two-over mini match where everyone will have the chance to test out their spin. A charity 20/20 match will round off the day from 2pm.
Eddison Skatepark Jam
disc Golf
Venue: Deakin Ovals 205 and 211, Makin Place, woden
Venue: please see the map on PAGE 11 for parking and access details Web: SPINweekend.com.au
Around Woden’s Eddison Skatepark, the Eddison Hub will feature a day packed full of skating, BMX, DJs spinning tunes, and more. Take part in free StreetWise skateboarding learn-to-skate clinics from 10am–12pm. Then watch the best BMX riders in town battle it out for the SPIN Triple Crown from 1–3pm. If spinning tunes is more your thing, there’s DJs, performances, street art demos and free workshops through the day. Venue: Eddison Skate Park, next to Woden Pond
Discover the sport of disc (frisbee) golf at one of Australia’s first disc golf courses, which will host free come-andtry sessions with tuition on stance and grips, throwing driver, approach and putter discs. Then grab your mates and play 18 holes. Venue: between Eddison skate park and justinian street, woden
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hub capital: kingston SATURDAY 19 – SUNDAY 20
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Thomas the Tank Engine visits the Canberra Railway Museum
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All weekend Sat 7:30AM
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Canberra for the first time ever, and the Canberra Railway Museum will come to life all weekend!
On Saturday morning you can climb aboard a historic vintage train and ride from Canberra to Tarago and return. The train leaves Canberra at 7:30am and will join the National Trust Centenary of Canberra Rally at Tarago. The train will leave Tarago for the return journey at 11am, with a stop at historic Bungendore for lunch, before heading back to Canberra.
See Thomas the Tank Engine in the rail yards and visit the museum displays including Garrett 6029, the largest and soon to be operating steam locomotive in the southern hemisphere. The Canberra Society of Model and Experimental Engineers will offer rides on miniature trains as well as displays of operational model engines. Diesel Hauled Heritage train rides will be departing from the Canberra Railway Museum station every half hour and traveling to Fyshwick return. With loads of fun things to do and plenty of photo opportunities it will be a weekend the whole family can enjoy. Admission price includes museum entry, a ride on a miniature train and a heritage train ride.
entry fee
Graeme Stanley.
On Sunday only, the Canberra Brass Inc. will be performing throughout the day.
Entry: Fees apply. Please visit website for all details and bookings canberrarailwaymuseum.org or call (02) 6232 6405. Venue: Canberra Railway Museum, Geijera Place, Kingston Web: canberrarailwaymuseum.org
hub capital: wheelout in the capital SUNDAY 20 This is a wheelchair basketball competition with a spin! Grab your mates, sign up a team now and support a development program in Timor-Leste. Competition is open for corporate teams (up to 10 players per team) or individual registrations. Each player will receive a day jam-packed with competition, lunch and prizes. No prior experience necessary and sport wheelchairs will be provided. Wheelout in the Capital, hosted by Sport Matters and Enable Development aim to raise funds to support a development program in Dili, Timor-Leste, using sport as a tool for social change. Time: 9AM–4PM Venue: University of Canberra, BUilding 4 sport and fitness centre, allawoona street, bruce Web: sportmatters.org.au
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air concert SUNDAY 20 Inside the gritty yet lush acoustic of an industrial hangar, the Griffyn Ensemble will perform their own unique version of Brian Eno’s Music for Airports – a seminal work of ambient beauty written by the pioneer British rock musician, composer, and producer. In true Griffyn fashion the Ensemble will also weave in and out between music spanning genre and geography inspired by transport: From modernist Arnold Schoenberg’s arrangement of Funiculi Funicula – the world’s first jingle – to reimaginings of children’s nursery rhymes. time: 3 – 5PM Venue: Tams Depot, 255 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick Web: SPINweekend.com.au
Top right: Angie To.
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FRI 25 – SUN 27
sun 27
SUN 27
AUSTRALIAN MIXED ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
CENTENARY TRAIL launch
FITZ’S CHALLENGE
The 15th annual Australian Mixed Ultimate Championships will see the best 24 Mixed Ultimate Frisbee teams from around Australia competing in a three day tournament to crown the best team in Australia. The development of ‘Ultimate’ in Canberra has been growing rapidly over the past few years, with five Canberrabased players currently representing Australia. These players will be back for AMUC playing for their local club, and namesake of the original designer of Canberra, The Burley Griffins. Venue: Dickson Playing Fields, antill street dickson Web: afda.com
top: epson rd studios.
Be one of the first to take in Canberra’s Centenary Trail when it opens on 27 October. The trail will showcase the true ‘Bush Capital’, taking you on an exploration of the national capital’s natural areas and iconic landmarks. The trail will stretch for 145 kilometres in total, but users will be able to make shorter journeys. Hard-copy maps, trail signage and trail website will ensure a safe, informative, and stimulating recreational experience in Canberra. Those enjoying the trail will never be far from Canberra’s services and facilities as they pass through the City Centre, Belconnen and Tuggeranong Town Centres and a number of local shopping centres. Venue: various, see website below for details Web: tams.act.gov.au
Fitz’s Challenge is a long-standing favourite on the Canberra bikeriding calendar that explores the countryside and gruelling hills west of the city. There are five rides to suit your level of experience and interest: 255km FITZ’S EXTREME, 205km FITZ’S EPIC, 165km FITZ’S CLASSIC, 105km THARWA CHALLENGE, 50km TIDBINBILLA CHALLENGE. These rides by pedal-cycle are noncompetitive long distance cyclosportive events (or tours), often called ‘randonnées’, where you ride at your own pace to finish within the time limit. You can keep riding after the time limit provided it is still daylight. Venue: Tharwa & surrounds Web: fitzs.com.au
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