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
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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.
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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. - www.holisticlivingtv.com -
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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!) This new collection from our exclusive label is sure to turn heads. Made in Mexico from Cotton Gauze and Crochet – we wanted to create something that was truly unique
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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
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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? Possibly when the guys from Busby Marou asked me to jump up with them on stage at Caloundra Music Festival a couple of years ago, that was - www.holisticlivingtv.com -
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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.
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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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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! - www.holisticlivingtv.com -
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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!” The Minoakalani Hula Studio was also in this town, I joined the school and studied under Japanese and Hawaii instructors that would often visit, I also traveled to Hawaii to performed and studied Hawaiian culture and language. I - www.holisticlivingtv.com -
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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. Email: gchuladanceschool@hotmail.com FB: facebook.com/GoldCoastHulaDanceSchool 40
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