Holistic Living - Issue 6 February 2015

Photo - Jade Hopeley

Issue 6 - Feburary 2015

Editor Josephine Flynn Layout James O’Malley Cover Image Jade Hopley 2

EDITORS LETTER

Challenges /

Life is an incredible gift,

rising above the adversity, but

“Anything that annoys you is for

and with it comes incredible

having the ability to look at life

teaching you patience.

challenges. We are all at some

through fresh eyes and creating

Anyone who abandons you is for

point, going to come up against

moments for themselves that

teaching you how to stand up on

these challenges, whether it be

pave the way for the lives

your own two feet.

physical, financial, emotional or

they want to lead. These are

Anything that angers you is for

otherwise. How we deal with

the people we need to raise

teaching you forgiveness and

those challenges, however, is

up and be inspired by. These

compassion.

what will create life changing

people who are our neighbours,

Anything that has power over you

moments.

business owners, dog walkers

is for teaching you how to take

Since creating HL, I have been

and coffee makers, walking

your power back.

blessed to meet and work with

among us like regular people

Anything you hate is for teaching

some extraordinary people. Of

with extraordinary views of

you unconditional love.

course, we are all extraordinary

life and a real grasp on what is

Anything you fear is for teaching

in our own way, but there are

important.

you courage to overcome your fear.

certain people living among

I challenge you to overcome

Anything you can’t control is for

us that have been through life

these bumps in the road and

teaching you how to let go�

changing experiences and have

take them as an opportunity

Jackson Kiddard.

used these experiences in a

to rise up and become a better

positive way. They have come

mother, husband, co-worker,

out the other end, not only

friend, human being.

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060 gimiks born

4

010 GOOD TIME TRUNK Co

013 FALLS FESTIVAL BYRON BAY

017 wasting our waste

020 Bobby Alu

026 Sahara beck

028 Summer fruits

034 teaching your kids to surf

037 HULA

DANCING

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art

GIMIKS BORN Words – Josephine Flynn. Pictures – Gimiks Born.

Gimiks Born is a storyteller. His ability to transport the viewer out of the here and now and into the fantasy freeze frames he creates is just one of the reasons why he has become a much sought after artist; not just in our little pocket of the World, but internationally. We managed to pin this crazy busy man down to see what makes him tick and how he manages to create these imaginary Worlds and characters from sketches, to skateboards to skyrises.

Explain to our readers your style/mediums.

I predominantly use spray and acrylic for larger graffiti murals etc. For smaller works I use pencil, pastel, ink, whatever I have on hand or what the brief entails.

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Being a graffiti artist, do you

You’ve travelled quite extensively and have

find that there is still some

pieces around the World. Any plans for the

stigma attached to the style?

future to head back OS?

Not often, but sometimes people

Yes definitely.

will

non-

painting holiday to Toronto and visit close friends

talented hooligan when you say

there, it’s a cool city but it’s the people that make

you do “Graffiti”. It’s when these

it a lot better. I need to travel to Europe at some

people see the work though they

stage and paint there as well, there are so many

usually follow it up with “Oh…

talented artists doing amazing work over there, it’s

he actually does art then…”

assume

you’re

a

I would love to go back for a

I

very inspiring. I’m heading to LA around July this

always have a bit of a laugh at

year for business I think too, will definitely have

this response. These days people

a paint when I’m there also. So yeah, this year is

are generally becoming more

going to be quite busy.

open to the use of spray cans as art medium, they are really not

What’s your greatest achievement to date?

that scary.

Creating a tiny human named Willacy Beth. She’s rad!

How did you get into art and

Do you have a favourite piece?

how long have you been

Not yet, I’m still trying to find it. I was pretty happy

creating?

with the Pillars Project Mural though, that was fun.

I read a lot of comics when I was younger and tried to copy the art

If you could collaborate with any artist (dead or

in them, this started me off on

alive) who would it be?

the creative road I guess. This

Jimi Hendrix or Jim Henson, both of them were

was as early as I can remember,

incredibly talented humans. I’d like to sit down

maybe 4 or 5, I’ve been drawing

with Aldous Huxley and ask him some pressing

and painting ever since. I didn’t

questions too, yep, him and Ghandi. I would also

start using cans though until

have a sneaky paint and a drink with Jackson

2004.

Pollock, he was a strange cat.

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Where

do

you

find

your

inspiration?

Where can our readers see/purchase your work?

You can keep up to date with my visual ramblings

Music especially.

via my social media; Instagram, Tumblr and

I love Hip Hop culture most of

Facebook etc. My new site should hopefully be live

all, real Hip Hop though not

mid-year, however you can also keep tabs on all

this corny prepackage stuff that

my design stuff through Picture Wheel Company’s

has been created by corporate

site too. In regards to any work for sale, its best to

mainstream that’s so prevalent in

hit me up via my email or Facebook directly so I

the airways currently - you can

can put you on my email list so you don’t miss out

keep that garbage. I like all music,

on anything that becomes available. Cheers!

Everywhere.

from Bob Marley to EPMD to Frank Sinatra to Otis Redding, all

FB - www.facebook.com/gimiksborn

good music is amazing. However

T – www.twitter.com/gimiksborn

it’s probably my close friends and

W – www.gimiksborn.tumblr.com

peers that inspire me most, artists, musicians, skateboarders, chefs, business

minded

individuals,

anybody who’s doing something they love for the love of it, not for the shine.

What have you got coming up?

Haha, lots. More murals, more skateboarding designs, more art in general. I’m also still working on my “Bitter Winds” saga, it’s been a looooong time coming! To finish it off maybe a sneaky pop up show too…you never know.

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business

GOOD TIME TRUNK CO. 10

We’re all about local business here at HL, and one

down in a death-defying barrel,

of our passions is to discover and promote local

but that’s not what most of us

businesses that are not only doing wonderful

do when we get some beach

things and inspiring our community, but

or vacation time. We’re more

are giving back at the same time. Ladies and

about embracing the ‘big kid’ in

Gentlemen, we are stoked to present to you Good

all of us, and having fun.

Time Trunk Co. Great name and I love the You’re a brand spankin’ new company, how has

idea behind it, can you please

the first few weeks been going?

explain it more to our readers?

It’s been really exciting! We’ve had loads of really

We threw around a few

great, positive feedback on social media, and

different names, early on...

better still, we’ve even had a bunch of orders!!

but it really didn’t take long to decide. We wanted our trunks

What made you want to create a “Trunk”

to truly represent unashamedly

company?

organic ‘Good Times’, so our

It might be just ‘cause we’re based on The Gold

name had to be the same. It had

Coast, but it’s long been our belief that boardies

to be completely uncontrived.

are to men, what (stereotypically) handbags or

We wanted to start a good time

shoes are to women - there’s no such thing as “too

trunk company, so that’s what

many”. And even if you’re not from a climate like

we called ourselves.

ours, surely that’s only more reason why board shorts or ‘trunks’ are representative of Good

We’ve noticed you’re aligning

Times. More and more the board short industry

with our lovely friends from

is getting super hi-tech & ‘performance’ driven -

“Bali Kids.” Can you explain

which is great for surfers! - But we decided that

more about that?

paying in excess of $100 for a pair of boardies was

Yeah we’re hoping to start

a bit rough. I mean Kelly Slater can make a boring

doing our bit for the sick,

pair of shorts look cool, while they’re upside

homeless kids in one of our

favourite places on earth. First and foremost,

Half yes, half no. Lei-Ahna has been working in

Good Time Trunk Co was about lifestyle wear

fashion for the better part of a decade. On the

for ‘parents & their kids’ as one entity. Then

front-line in retail, then as an agency rep, and

secondarily, cool trunks for individuals. And

later (and currently) as owner/manager of online

because most Aussies have spent plenty of

fashion boutique www.FadedHearts.com.au.

holidays (family or otherwise) living it up and

While my (Jake’s) expertise relies a little heavier

loving life in Bali, it was a very easy and natural

on experiences wearing trunks and having ‘good

choice to decide to give a little back.

times’ with family and friends.

Bali Kids provides a free mobile medical to all of Bali’s orphanages. Through them, we can have

What’s your plans for the business? Stay small

our blessed, clean, loving, healthy, outdoorsy

and local or expand?

Good Times, all while contributing to at least

We haven’t really given much thought to ‘size’ in

slightly improving the lives of those who may

terms of growth. We’re literally less than a month

never get to experience the same. So every time

old after all. We do know that we want to stay

somebody purchases a ‘Fam Bam’ combo - that’s

true to ourselves, and maintain a product that

an adult’s and kid’s size trunks in the same print -

isn’t the norm. We want to continually produce

we’ll donate 10% of the profit to Bali Kids.

good quality, original design trunks, that people can have a ball wearing. If that leads us to some

You’ve got some fun designs, any plans to expand

sort of expansion, then great. For now though,

the line in the future?

we’re just stoked that adults and kids want to get

Yes definitely! We’re not really interested in going

#TrunkInPublic!

crazy with hundreds of mass produced, same-asthe-rest prints, but we’re definitely planning on

How can our readers find your fun and stylish

keeping things fresh and original. We’re already

trunks?

working on new designs that will hopefully join

We’re on Facebook & Instragram and online!

our first four before summer is out!

W – www.GoodTimeTrunkCo.com.au Do you both have a retail/fashion background or

FB – www.facebook.com/GoodTimeTrunkCo

was this a bit of a change in career choice?

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culture

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Words and Pictures – Jade Hopley

Now I know what you’re

dedicated crew from all over

probably thinking, and

Australia and from all walks

we don’t blame you! YES

of life. They put their minds,

YES absolutely YES we are

hearts and hands together to

festival junkies! It’s no secret

imagine and bring to life ‘The

that we love music, so it’s

Village.’ The pieces that were

understandable that we take

created over these five days

every opportunity we can to

were fashioned heavily from

get to as many festivals and

the use of recycled materials

gigs as possible. However,

and the artists were very

Falls is not your typical music

mindful in designing pieces

festival, so when we were

that had a very small, if any

lucky enough to be invited

environmental footprint.

along to the Byron Falls

It was sustainable and

Festival at the stunning North

collaborative art at its best.

Byron Parklands over the New

The end result, ‘The Village’,

Year period, we decided to take

was an art lover’s heaven; full

a different angle.

of spaghetti circus sideshows,

Falls Music and Arts Festival

flash mobs, dance and art

2014 for most of us started

workshops and big shady

on December 30th, but for

tree’s to chill under. This

a very committed team of

years “Boogie Nights Festival”

creatives it started much

fancy dress theme on NYE

earlier. Slogging it out in the

was Under The Sea, so the

sweltering summer heat for

workshop attendee’s were

five days, the Falls Festival

busy making giant fish and

Art Camp, (held in the Old

sea creature decorations as

Food Hall at the Mullumbimby

well as floats for the night.

Show grounds) was home to a

Additionally, the Falls Fiesta

Parade which was held on the closing night also showcased creations from the various workshops to wrap up the festival with a bang!

For us, festivals are about celebrating the culture and community of a region. Byron Falls Festival 2014, in particular ‘The Village’ and the creatives that were involved in the space, are the perfect example of why Falls Festival is a favourite for people from all walks of life, not just those who love music.

For an insider’s perspective on what happened over those five days, check out the festival art camp blog here.

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And the ocean taught her how to drown in all the things bigger than herself, the ocean loved her and knew everything that made her, and every time she’d walk to the shore, she’d smile at the ocean because the waves told her story.

– R. M. Drake After what was a week of torrential rain, the weather gods answered our calling as we woke up to a clear morning for our Washed Ashore shoot. We adventured down to Fingal with our amazing team and set up against the rock wall. Standing in one of the most beautiful spots on the Gold Coast, we couldn’t help but pinch ourselves at the scenery around us. The weather wasn’t too sunny – but the misty skies and blue lagoon made the perfect backdrop for our Cabo Gypsy line.

Chelsey looked effortlessly beautiful as she was free-flowing in the wind and walking along the shore (and seriously what a boho babe!)

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environment

“Pollution is nothing but the resources we are not

the “greenhouse effect”. In urban

harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we

cities, landfill can actually create

have been ignorant of their value”.

more greenhouse gases than the cars that roam the cities!

ARE WE WASTING OUR WASTE? Words - Benjamin Strand

Buckminster Fuller is a renowned 20th Century

Secondly, the local environment

inventor and visionary and he had a bit to say about

suffers considerably.

how we treat rubbish. Waste and Environmental

leachate”,

pollution is a source of escalating global anxiety,

produced through the anaerobic

the modern idea of a “disposable society” ought to

decomposition, creates pollution

be ironically, thrown away.

of ground water and aquifers.

How nice are we, as a nation, to our rubbish?

Sinkholes and soil contamination

Although recycling rates are improving as more

occur, injuries to wildlife, disease

individuals realise the cost of pollution and

vectors such as rats and flies

protecting our environment, the majority of our

and nuisance problems like dust,

waste products still end up in landfill. Perhaps

odour and noise pollution can all

there is a better way, and like their” flat pack”

be chalked up to landfill.

design genius, maybe we should be looking towards

It is not all doom and gloom

Sweden for the answer.

however.

Historically, landfill has been the most common

facilities

form of waste management. The definition of

eco-friendly,

landfill is “a site for the disposal of waste materials

mitigation processes like ground

by burial”, but there are a few problems with this

leachate collection, ground water

common method.

monitoring wells, clay and plastic

Firstly, the act of burying the waste creates

the

Modern are

”Ground

mucky

being

liquid

landfill more

implementing

liners, leachate treatment and

environment

methane gas recovery systems.

not conducive to natural decomposition. The

All of which lessen the impact

organisms that break down waste anaerobically

these landfill sites may have. But

produce two main gases, methane and carbon

we can still do a much better job.

dioxide, both of which are large contributors to

In Sweden the fight against

an

anaerobic

(without

oxygen)

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landfill is winning. Several initiatives and programs centred firmly round the minimization of landfill since the 1990’s shows why they are ahead of the curve. The biggest asset the Swedes hold is their equal share of recycling and incineration, yes, incineration! In 2010 they managed to recycle 49% and incinerate 49% of their waste, meaning only 2% of their nations total waste went to landfill. When compared to Queensland`s resource recovery rate of approximately 33%, leaving roughly 60-67% destined for landfill, we can see there is clearly room for improvement.

The numbers don’t lie, but the direct and punctual Swedes take their initiatives one step further, they are using the incineration of rubbish as a source of energy. In 2012, over 2 million tonnes of rubbish was burned and converted into energy through “Advanced Incineration Plants”. Sweden has even resorted to importing rubbish (700,000 tonnes in 2012) from surrounding nations to burn. I know what you may be thinking; burning anything creates smoke pollution and adds to greenhouse gas emissions, right? Well they have thought of that too. Through materials sorting, removal of metals, tiles and other products which do not burn but can be still be recycled, the smoke created by their incineration plants consists of 99.9% non-toxic carbon dioxide and water. The smoke gets filtered through “dry filters” and water and then the liquid by-product is used to fill in abandoned mines.

Another successful initiative put in place is the “Landfill Tax” implemented in 2000. This tax, which has steadily increased over the last 14 years, promotes the increase in recycling rates by civilians and industry alike, diverting tonnes of waste destined for landfill. Other initiatives include Government sponsored ad’s on avoiding waste, using less toxic substances in production and encouraging people 18

to return used bottles to grocery stores. Sweden’s goal of reaching “perfection in recycling” and “Zero waste” is commendable and from their rates of improvement, achievable.

So, why isn’t Australia following suit? As a young, progressive nation shouldn’t we be on top of the game with resource recovery and waste management? Maybe the vast land we live on makes us aloof? There is a lot of space for landfill sites compared to Sweden, but is it really about the space? Or is it about protecting our natural environment, improving on an old fashioned system and seeing the value in a misunderstood “Renewable Energy Resource”? Perhaps it is time.

Recently, Sydney proposed plans to develop an “Advanced Waste Treatment” facility which will convert waste into a resource using “mechanical, biological or thermal processes” converting nonrecyclable and organic waste into a renewable gas for energy. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? Let us hope that idea spreads across Australia as swiftly as plastic has spread across this planet.

Mr Fuller was onto something, we are yet to fully understand the value hidden in our garbage. Through more initiatives, Government policy, state level programs and waste management education in schools and households, resource recovery and renewable energy production could have a bright, clean and sustainable future together.

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music

Words - Jade Hopeley It’s a warm summer’s afternoon. The sun is going down turning the sky into a rainbow of pinks, yellow and reds. You’re lying on your hammock, drinking out of a coconut and watching the waves roll in and thinking “Life doesn’t get any better than this.” Introducing Bobby Alu. With his island inspired beats and Samoan heritage, Bobby Alu is music for the soul. We caught up with Charles (aka Bobby Alu) in between his hectic schedule to talk about the new album “Bay Sessions”, collaborating with Xavier Rudd and the life of a touring musician.

Let’s start by going back to the beginning. What was the inspiration behind the creation of Bobby Alu and how long ago did you form?

I’d always played music my whole life but started writing songs around 16. Post high school after a few years searching for things to do I took the plunge toward music as my sole profession. This led me to a degree in Popular Music at Griffith University Gold Coast.

Over the 3 year program for assessment, I wrote & recorded my own compositions where I played all the instruments & produced the audio. Upon my graduation I put the 11 best 20

songs on a CD which was sent to

influenced by music that moves me. Makes the

Triple J via Sarah Howells where

hairs on my neck prick up, gives me goose bumps,

she played some of my songs

inspires me to take action or makes me dance &

under my ‘nickname’ Bobby

groove. There’s just so much good stuff out there &

Alu. The name itself comes

it’s a true blessing to be sharing my flavour toward

from my middle names ‘Robert

the good of the world. Artists I listen to a lot these

Fa’agalu’. The formation of the

days include Bob Marley, D’angelo, Bill Withers,

band started when I applied to

Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Congos and The Shadows.

perform at 3 festivals – Island Vibe, Woodford Folk Festival &

Being a touring musician you obviously work

Byron Bluesfest. To my surprise

hard and travel a lot, what is your favorite thing

and elation I was accepted in all

to do when you get home at the end of a tour?

three. This happened at the end

Go for a dip in the ocean and eat fish n/chips on the

of 2010.

beach at sunset. Catch up with friends & family.

Lay in the hammock.

With your infectious Island soulful

Is the song writing a group effort or do you do the

harmonies, Bobby Alu really do

majority of the writing? Do you tend to write

have a unique sound, who are

more at home or when you’re on the road?

you influenced by?

I write the songs on my ukulele & then take them

I grew up listening to island

to the band. We’ll then workshop some ideas until

music. My mother is Samoan and

its feeling hip, then take it for a road-test at a show.

when she moved to Australia

I write both at home and on the road. It relaxes me

she was a professional dancer

and helps get stuff off my chest. You could call it

in a Pacific Island group. From

therapeutic.

inspired

beats

and

the womb and all through my childhood I was either watching

There always seems to be a lot of fun going on

shows or jamming ukulele and

up on stage among your compadres, do you guys

drums with my uncles. I’m

have a pre show ritual to get you in the mood?

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Pre-show rituals include the slow sip of a coconut (sometimes spiked), perhaps a few high fives, a quick vocal warm up maybe a few tour jokes.

Other than fronting Bobby Alu, you also make the occasional appearance as a percussionist /drummer for other bands and musicians including Kooi, Nick Saxon and recently touring as part of Xavier Rudd’s Band. What’s your best memory of touring/ playing with bands other than your own?

I just love playing music. It’s the thing that makes my soul smile.

Laying deep into a rhythm or releasing a note is happiness & completely natural. This is amplified when it makes others feel good & inspired. I’m so lucky to perform with the artists I currently do.

They are all incredible and inspire me to the highest high. I’ve got so many great memories that I hold on to with gratitude. A recent one would be playing drums for Xavier Rudd at his sold out show at the famous Fillmore in San Francisco. Sitting in the green room knowing that so many amazing acts like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepplin, Prince and tons more have performed on the same stage gave me an epic buzz.

If you could spend a day jamming with anyone, who would it be and why?

I could answer this question with an essay. It changes daily, actually probably every hour. Right now on this day, in this hour I would choose Terapie Richmond, a well-respected drummer from Sydney. Another Polynesian brethren, he has an epic pocket that would be a rad jam today.

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Photo Credit - Kate Nunn

You’re about to launch your

What local musicians are you

latest

Sessions’

digging at the moment that our

Tells us about this new release

readers should be checking out?

and the ensuing national tour,

2 words and 1 letter. Karl S

starting in Bunbury, WA in

Williams.

release

‘Bay

February and ending here on the Gold Coast at BLEACH* in

Finally where can our reader

March?

keep in touch with your tours

This EP has been a really fun time.

and adventures?

Last year I wrote the songs while I

Info always here: bobbyalu.com.

was on the road with Xavier Rudd.

You also check my Facebook

In 2014 alone we played in Bali,

Page or follow my travels on

Dubai, Japan, Hawaii, mainland

Instagram.

USA & Mexico. So much travel.

When I got home I showed my

W: www.bobbyalu.com

band the new songs I had written

FB: www.facebook.com/

in the tour bus. We jammed,

bobbyalu

recorded & filmed 6 new songs

INSTA: Bobby_Alu

at a friend’s studio in Byron Bay. I have a huge tour with Xavier Rudd starting from March, so I only had February to tour my solo work. We filled it up with shows all over Aus and we are SUPER pumped to play the new songs & release our new EP ‘Bay Sessions’.

Photo Credit - Stewart Barry

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music

Words - Josephine Flynn / Picture - Care of Sugar Rush Records.

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“Rhythmic, Folky, Honey Pop”

I’ve heard somewhere that

is how Sahara Beck likes to

when you were a child you

describe her music, and we

wanted to be an actress, when

have to say we couldn’t have

did you realise that music was

said it better ourselves. If you

your calling?

are yet to experience the (only

I played with this musician

just) 18 year old Sunny Coast

at my Dads birthday party

pocket rocket, you are in for a

when he turned 60 and then

treat! There is something real

started just playing around

and honest about her lyrics

the Sunshine Coast. I couldn’t

and stage presence that is fast

get enough of that feeling of

making her a favourite, not only

performing in front of people

at local venues but at Festival

that are enjoying it as much as

around Oz.

I am.

I find it hard to believe that you

It’s rare to find artists of your

started gigging even before you

age writing and producing

were legal. Now you’ve turned

their own music. Where do you

18, has it made doing gigs easier

draw your inspiration from?

for you?

I draw inspiration from what

Oh yeah, so much easier. So

happens to either myself or

much more fun!

people I know day to day.

There’s a lot of things going on around you if you

amazing. Also getting to play my own show

pay attention for long enough.

with my drummer at Falls Festival this year and having an amazing crowd that was just dancing

Since your album launch in October, you’ve been

the whole time.

a super busy bee! We noticed you did your tour with a favourite of ours Karl S Williams, as well

For our readers who are yet to experience the

as gigs in Melbourne with Katie Noonan. What is

magic of Sahara Beck, how would you describe

it like touring and performing with such talented

your style to them?

Australian artists?

Rhythmic folky honey pop

It’s amazing and very inspiring to know such talented people and get to play shows with them

What local artists are you loving at the moment

around the place.

that our readers should check out?

Karl S Williams also the family Jordan

What artists would you love to collaborate with?

Paolo Nutini, the Cat Empire, (if I could go back in

Lastly, what’s on the horizon for you and how

time) Louis prima, Otis Redding

can our readers find out more?

Just keep an eye out! Or look on Facebook

You’re making waves in the music industry at

Instagram etc

such a young age, where would you like your music and your career to go from here?

W - www.saharabeck.com

I would like it to just keep on progressing. I would

FB – www.facebook.com/saharabeckmusic

love to be able to play my own sold out tour one day so hopefully that’s where we are heading.

Can you describe for us your most memorable moment with music this far?

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nutrition

Words and Pictures – Kelly Fielding.

A few months ago I relocated from sunny Byron Bay to the even sunnier Sunshine Coast! Despite my new home being a mere 300kms or so north, I’ve found the heat even more extreme and the humidity much more apparent. These long hot summer days have meant lots of beach time and also an abundance of fruit in my diet! The Noosa Farmers Market is paradise- stall after stall overflows with fresh, organic summer produce from mangos to nectarines to grapes to papaya to dragon fruit to cherries and more. These combined factors have resulted in my recipe development being dominated by vibrant fruity concoctions- from smoothies to salads to desserts. Fruit is such a simple way to fuel your body, loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre, fruit is hydrating, nourishing and delicious.

Make the most of the seasonal abundance and give these great recipes a try:

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Papaya boat 1 cup coconut meat ¼ cup coconut water ½ teaspoon probitic ½ a vanilla bean Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy 1 ripe medium size papaya 1 teaspoon each of: goji berries shredded coconut pumpkin seeds chia seeds lime juice and mint leaves to garnish

Banana and Lemon Green Smoothie 1 large frozen banana

Hollow out the papaya of the seeds and place half

¼ zucchini

the papaya on a plate.

3 lettuce leaves

Spoon into the center a few good tablespoons of

¼ of a whole lemon- peel included (make sure its organic!)

the coconut yogurt (the rest will keep for up to a

¼ inch piece of fresh ginger

week in the fridge and continue to ferment with

1 teaspoon of your favourite green powder

the probiotics.)

¼ of an avocado

Sprinkle with the goji berries, coconut, pumpkin

¼ cup of nut milk

seeds and chia seeds Squeeze the lime over the top and dress with

Blend all ingredients until smoothie and creamy. Enjoy in a glass or

mint.

eat with a spoon in a bowl!

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Filling: 1 cup of soaked cashews 1 small ripe banana ½ cup of pomegranate seeds 3 tablespoons of coconut nectar 4 tablespoons of coconut oil ¼ cup of almond milk 1 teaspoon of maqui powder Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy. This may take a couple of minutes to get to the perfect consistency.

Pour the filling over the base and place in the freezer while you make the topping.

Pomegranate and Maqui Cheesecake

Topping: ¼ cup of pomegranate seeds ¼ cup of chia seed gel

Base:

1 teaspoon of coconut nectar

¼ cup coconut

1 teaspoon of coconut oil

¼ cup soaked dates

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2 tablespoons of almonds

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender

Process all ingredient sin your food processor

until smooth. Pour over the cheesecake layer and

until they are broken down and everything comes

return the cake to the freezer to set for 2-3 hours.

together. The mixture should be sticky and hold

Remove from the freezer to soften slightly before

its form but still have texture.

serving.

Summer Fruits with Caramel Maca Cream

oil and blend well to combine.

Add the coconut oil and blend again until you have a very

Caramel Maca Cream:

smooth, creamy texture.

¼ cup of cashews soaked and strained

Place all of the fruit in a bowl and

1 cup of dates soaked and

mix gently to combine.

strained 1 cup of almond milk

Add the Caramel Maca Cream

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

and serve with lime.

1 teaspoon of maca powder 1 vanilla bean- seeds only A pinch of salt Summer fruits: ½ a mango cubed ½ a banana sliced a handful of red grapes a handful of raspberries 1 kiwi fruit sliced 1 teaspoon of shredded coconut 1 teaspoon of goji berries 1 teaspoon of chia seeds 1 teaspoon of pepitas 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds To make the sauce, place all of

For more delicious recipes and ideas about a

the ingredients in a high speed

healthier lifestyle, visit Kelly’s blog:

blender except for the coconut

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Eco Challenge 2015 Surfrider Foundation Eco Challenge Gold Coast 2015 organiser Greg Howell has been praying all year to Huey the surf god to be kind to him for this year’s event. At last year’s inaugural EcoChallenge Huey was in a bad mood for some reason, and he sent the Gold Coast a massive swell which made it too dangerous to run one of the signature events featuring wooden surfboards.

Greg’s certain we won’t get a repeat of last year’s swell for the 2015 EcoChallenge, which is back for its second year as part of Bleach* Festival and will take place on Sunday, March 15 at the Tugun Surf Life Saving Club.

“That was a freak occurrence last year. It was at least a 6 foot swell and there was no beach on the high tide. The waves were washing right up to the sand dunes”, Greg said.

While the show went on and the 2014 EcoChallenge was still a success, Greg is confident of better conditions this year to launch the Roots of Surfing Teams Challenge & Expression Session. These unique events will feature a number of handcrafted wooden boards from the likes of MKSY Surfboards, Jack Moase, Aaron Vanderstaay and Mat Wilton Surfboards.

For the Teams Challenge surfers will be asked to surf two waves in groups of 6 in a tag team format. All surfers will ride a wooden surfboard which will be provided, along with all other necessary equipment. The judging format is the same as standard surfing competition criteria, but the emphasis will be more on having fun while helping promote sustainable surfing. Prizes have been donated by Patagonia, Burleigh Brewing Co, Soul Safari Surf Travel & Pray for Surf.

The Expression Session will feature experienced

Also present throughout the day will be a

wooden surfboard enthusiasts who will show

number of environment groups, such as

their prowess riding original style surfboards

Boomerang Bags, Gecko, Follow Your Passion,

like Alaias, Paipos and Itakos. These ancient

Griffith Centre for Coastal Management, Sea

wooden crafts date back to the Roots of Surfing

Shepherd, Southern Beaches Community

which are thousands of years old.

Garden and of course Surfrider Foundation and

The events will appeal to enthusiasts,

guest speakers..

sustainable surfing advocates as well as

A Plastic Bag Fashion Parade, presented by

complete novices who’d like to watch

Melisa Hopwood from Dreams & Themes, will

professionals, or even try out one of these

be held at 1pm, while there will be skateboard

original surf crafts.

demos and kids activities workshops during the

As well as all wooden surfboard events and

day. Entertainment from the morning into the

displays, EcoChallenge 2015 will be a full fun

early afternoon will be provided via Buskers by

day of music and environmentally-themed

the Sea and Drumming with InRhythm.

activities to raise awareness of sustainable

Soon after the Roots of Surfing Teams

living, and beach and ocean conservation. The

Challenge & Expression Session presentation at

morning will kick off at 7am with yoga for

1.30, music kicks off at the Tugun Community

surfing on the beach with Broni Mcquire from

Bendigo Bank Main Stage inside the Tugun

Soul Freedom, while the Roots of Surfing Teams

SLSC (bring your ID). The lineup includes Alex

Challenge & Expression Session gets underway.

Crook, Leopold’s Treat, Jake Fox, Chrisitine

A number of market and food stalls will be

Olive, Jemma Lee, Emmyjae, Southern Cross

set up featuring sustainable products and

University Bands and more.

services, including Think Love Live, Bees

The closing ceremony with Fire Beats with Neal

Knees surf wax, Bodiccea, Govinda’s, Marta

Webb & Pete Tonks will be held at 7pm.

Walenda’s Hand Painted Jewellery & Home

So there you go, a full day’s entertainment that

Decor, I Love Gurus Australia, Orange Oranges,

has something to appeal to everyone. Make sure

For more information please see:

organicfamily.co, with room for more. Greg’s

you drop in and support this family friendly,

www.climatewave.com

contact details are below if you’d like to register

100% solar powered, sustainable, community-

or contact Greg Howell on 0414 939 942

interest in setting up a stall.

based, surfing & lifestyle fundraising event.

greg@climatewave.com

surf

Words – Rochelle Holdsworth

We’re super stoked to see so

ensure your kids stay safe, have fun and want to

many parents in the water

get back out there to try it again.

teaching their kids to surf these

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last school holidays. Teaching

TIME IT RIGHT

your children to surf is a special

Do yourself a favour and don’t take your kids

gift and teaching them how

out when the water is cold, on a windy day or in

to stay safe in the ocean is so

unfriendly surf conditions. Kids hate being cold so

important.

summer is a great time to get them out there, the

As a surfing Mum or Dad it’s

water is warm and you’ll get to spend more time

awesome watching your little

in the waves. If the surf is messy and the wind is

grom squeal with excitement as

howling it can be frustrating for both of you, so wait

they catch their first wave on a

for a clean day with minimal wind.

kids surfboard, but there are a

Always start off in the white water. It’s harder

few things you need to know to

to paddle into unbroken waves and they’ll most

probably nosedive. Wipeouts are inevitable, but they can also scare

MAKE IT FUN

make it an unpleasant experience. Most of the time

kids out of the surf. The white water is friendlier and your kids will get

School is over for the week and weekends are for

kids will indicate when they are ready to learn to

a longer wave, giving them more of a chance to stand up.

fun, so even though you might feel like giving

surf, most of the time they are the ones nagging to

them an in-depth lecture on the correct way to

get out there!

GET EQUIPPED

surf, save it. Stay clear of the technical jargon, give

Sharing your love of the ocean is a great way to

Even though you might be tempted to send your kids out on the old

them the basics on surf safety then get out in the

spend time with your children and you’ll find that

6’6’’ shortboard you have in the shed, or your own shortboard, a

water. After all, that’s where the fun is!

you have as much fun as they do.

The bigger the board, the easier it is to paddle and the more stable

H AV E P A T I E N C E

If you need help choosing the right board for you

it is when they stand up. Although mals or mini mals are fine, we

Yes, we’d all like our children to grow up to be

little surfer, call 1800983 227 and speak to one of

recommend a softboard, a safer and more durable option. A trip

the next Mick Fanning or Stephanie Gilmore, but

our experienced staff members or drop into one

to the local hospital is the last thing you want and we’ve all seen

pushing them into waves before they are ready

of our stores located at: Miami, Palm Beach, Byron

some nasty accidents caused by fibreglass boards. The Surfboard

might end in tears. Do this and you might have to

Bay or Mooloolaba

Warehouse stocks a range of softboards that are perfectly suited to

wait even longer until they are interested to try it

beginner surfers.

again. The last thing you want is to scare them or

bigger board is a better choice.

W: www.surfboardwarehouse.com.au

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well-being

Words and Pictures – Jade Hopley

Hula Dancing is telling the beautiful story of Hawaiian culture and history with graceful hand motions and dance steps. Our dresses and flower leis are also depicting the story that we are telling. – Tomoka Heneka (Gold Coast Hula School Na Pua o Australia) Recently I was diagnosed with a health issue, which caused me to reassess my lifestyle and the way I exercise. At the time I was doing cross fit style training, 3 days a week and loving it. I was seeing results, and whilst doing it I felt great! However, about an hour afterwards, I would collapse into a heap, and have to sleep for a few hours to recover. I needed to find a form of exercise that was much kinder to my body. I went on a quest to find something that was great for my body and mind, and also left me feeling happy and energized.

Just like a flashing sign from the heavens, whilst scrolling through my newsfeed, an ad for Gold Coast Hula School popped up! A new class was starting at Kirra Community center that week. So off I went and three months on, I feel its one of the best things I have done for myself. Here are some reasons why you should try Hula dancing too!

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Hula has a long, beautiful history and tradition

imagined. I even climbed up and

In the beginning of the Hawaiian culture, there

down a cliff on a photo shoot

was no written language so to hand down the

the other day, and managed to

teachings and history of the first islanders, dance

walkaway sans bruises‌ (very

was created to pass on the origins of the Hawaiian

very rare).

peoples, to the younger generations.

Dancing was a way to worship island Gods and

How does it improve

for the coming together of locals for festivals.

coordination you ask?

Many of the songs came from everyday life,

Hula is not just a form of dance;

from going fishing and pulling in the nets to the

it is used to convey stories

beautiful natural nature of the Hawaiian islands.

passed down for centuries, using graceful hand movements

There are a heap of physical and mental benefits

whilst you dance. Remember

to practicing Hula

as a child when you measured

Benefits include improved posture and general

your coordination by rubbing

muscle tone. How you ask? Whilst doing the hula

your belly and patting your

you are required to dance with your knees bent,

head, its kinda like that, your

bum out, back straight, core tight. (Basically, you

hips and feet are going one way,

are squatting the entire time you dance). But it

your arms and hands another,

does not feel like those torturous squats your

but don’t let that frighten you,

PT makes you do in the gym, because you are

the guys at Gold Coast Hula

focusing on the movements and having fun, you

School Na Pau o Australia,

barely notice the burn‌ (promise)

are super great at making

Hula Dancing is low impact on the body and the

you feel comfortable, and will

choreography improves balance and coordination.

patiently, and slowly talk you

Most people that know me, know that I am

through each step until you feel

uncoordinated and far from graceful. However,

comfortable, there is no pressure

practicing hula has improved my coordination

to be the best dancer, just the

and core strength a lot more than I could have

dancer having the most fun!

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Hula is good for everyone no matter what age!

Tomoka the Director of the Gold Coast Hula School Na Pua o Australia, who has been practicing the art of hula dancing for the past 18 years and formed the school 3 years ago says “Hula Dance is not just healthy for the body its also good for the soul, Hula Dance makes your life bright. And Hula Dance is for all ages.”

A little about Tomoka and the Gold Coast Hula School Na Pua o Australia I recently caught up with Tomoka and asked how she got into Hula Dancing and what she loves about it? “ I am originally from Japan and my hometown is a small farming and fishing community in Kanagawa Prefecture, during the summer month’s we have many traditional Japanese festivals. The Town next to mine has a Hawaiian festival each year, at this festival I saw Hawaiian Dancers and musician’s; I fell in love with the beautiful motions and the expressions of the dancers, they where so beautiful, I knew then that’s what I wanted to be!”

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love all the dances and songs could not choose one particular dance or song as they all bring joy to my heart. The greatest thing I love is smiling and laughing with my hula sisters.

Hula is not just learning dance, its having and sharing good things through the hula experience.�

Gold Coast Hula School Na Pua o Australia Run weekly classes at the following venues and times. I really hope to see you in one of the classes soon!

Adult class Miami SLSC Every Thursday 10:00am~11:00am Kirra Community Centre Friday10:00am~11:00am Helensvale Library

Sunday

10:30am~11:30am

* New Adult class start at Southport and Robina in 2015 Kid`s Class Broadbeach State School Friday 15:30pm~16:30pm Private lesson and Advanced class at Broadbeach Waters

Na Pua o Australia can also come to perform for your special occasion, birthday parties, Hawaiian luau party, Weddings‌etc.

Feel free to contact them for more information.

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