Newcastle & Lake Macquarie | June 2015

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

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Making his mark on Newcastle NEW ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT For Westfield Kotara

DIESEL On family, performing and teleporting!

Lifestyle // Entertainment // Dining // Fashion // Community // Family // Home // Money // Property

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It’s been a busy year and an especially busy month for the team at intouch magazine!

Loads of research, talking to locals about what they love most about living in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie and hours spent sourcing all the best interviews, entertainment, family fun, fashion, beauty, home and health tips. Not to mention all the taste-testing that had to go on to put together our unique EAT//SIP//SAVOUR guide (it’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it!).

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We have some great interviews and features this month starting with our cover story: Trevor Dickinson. Who hasn’t walked by, jogged past or had a happy-snap taken in front of one of Trevor’s large-scale public pieces of art?

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Contents// ISSUE #01 JUNE 2015 Features 11

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My Fair Lady - The musical of musicals

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Disney on Ice - Dare to Dream

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Trevor Dickinson - Making a mark on Newcastle

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Chasing Rainbows at the Color Run!

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Top Wine

ASH GRUNWALD

MISTLETOE WINES HUNTER SHIRAZ 2013

Set to release his new album NOW in September, Ash Grunwald hits Newcastle once again with his immensly powerful blues. Taking off from the same ideology of Gargantua, Grunwald has worked with Ian Perez (Wolfmother), Pete Wilkins (formerly Blue King Brown) and Nick Didia (producer - Rage Against the 8 Â&#x20AC; 2 Â&#x20AC; = produce an album warranting a reaction. Keeping his old-school sounds, Grunwaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forceful lyrics and strongly political rumble explores the lose-yourself moments through an eruptive sonic boom.

See live at The Cambridge Hotel Newcastle on June 13th. Tickets are $28.60 and are available through www.bigtix.com.au

Made from a blend of Shiraz grown on two older Hunter Vineyards, this wine is a classic example of a quintessential Hunter Shiraz from a very good year.

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5 Star rating Winestate September 2014 and included in the taste off for Winestate 2014 Wine of the Year.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on in June?

TUESDAY JUNE 1 Sydney 6 Hinders Lewers Plates Abstract artists, friends, partners, siblings, 1940s-1970s. Showing May 2 - August 8, Newcastle Regional Art Gallery.

COMING UP WEDNESDAY 3RD Boombox Cartel The Argyle House FRIDAY 5TH Defeater The Small Ballroom Johnny Cash In Solitary Lizotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Lambton Ngariki & The Dastardly Bastards Stag & J 0 8

SATURDAY 6TH Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers Nostaligic Rock City Hall, Newcastle Blue Water Country Music Festival Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Abora Marina, Nelson Bay The Fumes = 6 J 0 8

Bella She Still Believes Nelson Bay Diggers SUNDAY 7TH Mark Wells Band Murrays Brewery WEDNESDAY 10TH Stafford Brothers The Argyle House THURSDAY 11TH Musicaviva - Steven Isserlis with Connie Shih Newcastle Conservatorium of Music SATURDAY 13TH Ash Grunwald The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle SUNDAY 14TH Reece Mastin Rebel and the Reason Tour The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle THURSDAY 18TH Clowns Running Through These Veins Tour Hamilton Station Hotel Cosmic Psychos & Dune Rats The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle FRIDAY 19TH Mojo Juju The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle Uberjakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d with Savage The Argyle House FRIDAY 20TH 28 Days The Cambridge Hotel TUESDAY 23TH Title Fight The Small Ballroom WEDNESDAY 24TH Dewaynne Everettsmith City Hall, Newcastle Athol Guy The Seekers Story Wests, New Lambton THURSDAY 25TH The Black Dahlia Murder The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle

Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month Wine & dine your

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THURSDAY JUNE 11 Think Rock n Food Trivia Lizottes, Lambton.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 StarStruck 2 Â&#x2021;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x160;0 5 Â&#x201E;

Centre. Tickets at Ticketek.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Photographic Exhibition 2 Â&#x2021;Â&#x2C6; + ~ Â&#x2039; 5

Regional Library.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Handmade Hunter Markets Kevin Sobels Wines, Hunter Valley.

Hunter Melanoma Foundation Race Day Newcastle 2 7 ; Newcastle Regional Art Gallery ! "

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SUNDAY, JUNE 14 FRIDAY JUNE 5 California Dreaming - The music of the Mamas and the Papas at the Playhouse Part concert, part biography, the show celebrates all things Mamas and Papas. For tickets call the Box Office on 4929 1977.

Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 2 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7, Civic Theatre. Tickets at Ticketek.

Club Sandwich Royal Exchange, Newcastle.

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"< 4 0= # > X 0 Local music talent and live music fans have put together a family friendly benefit to give back to the State Emergency Service. The $5 entry fee is being donated straight back to the local SES with other fundraising donations and auctions also happening.

Croatian Sports Club Wickham, music from 11am.

Dine with the Dynamic Duo Chef Troy RhodesBrown, owner of Muse Restaurant and Muse Kitchen, and Winemaker Gwyn Olsen of Briar Ridge Wines will together tantalise your taste buds. To book phone 4998 6777 or visit www.musedining.com.au for more information.

Newcastle Knights v Raiders 3pm, Hunter Stadium.

Handmade Hunter Markets Kevin Sobels Wines, Hunter Valley.

SUNDAY JUNE 7 Breakfast with the Birds Every Sunday, 8am.

Bookings advised. Hunter Wetlands Centre, Shortland.

Lizottes Open Day Lizotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be throwing open the doors for a Lizotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Royal Open Day, celebrating Lizotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6th Birthday! Newcastle music lovers and foodies will get a first look at all the exciting changes. 11am till 4pm, Lizottes, Lambton

WEDNESDAY JUNE 10 Jimeoinâ&#x20AC;Ś IS ITâ&#x20AC;Ś?! One of comedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live masters, 2 0 7

the absurdities of everyday life, and his charming wit.

Wests, New Lambton.

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Psychic Sally - On the Road Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best loved Psychic and Celebrity Psychic Reader for the late Princess Dianna, Uma Thurman, and many more is coming to Wests, New Lambton.

Lions Club of Warners Bay Market Come support the Lions Club in their second last market here in 2 = ;

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18 The Australian Burlesque Festival presents Shake-O-Rama A night of glamorous classic tease and modern neo-burlesque that will dazzle, delight and stimulate the senses! Lizottes, Lambton.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Jimeoinâ&#x20AC;Ś IS ITâ&#x20AC;Ś?! Nelson Bay Diggers Club, Port Stephens.

Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream 2 Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021; Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

FRIDAY 26TH Ian Moss Six Strings Classic Tour Nelson Bay Diggers Harts The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle Wes Carr Here Comes the Sun: A Journey through the songs of George Harrison The Depot on Beaumont, Hamilton

Jimeoinâ&#x20AC;Ś IS ITâ&#x20AC;Ś?! Optional premium seating and dinner tickets available. Belmont 16 Footers.

SATURDAY 27TH Ian Moss Six Strings Classic Tour Belmont 16 Footers Asta The Cambridge Hotel

Wine... and Die! Murder Mystery Dinner, Sebel Kirkton Park, Hunter Valley.

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Snow Time in the Gardens Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018; 2 + Â&#x2021;Â&#x2C6; 2 0 Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin.

Handmade Hunter Markets Kevin Sobels Wines, Hunter Valley.

Hunter Valley Wine Festival Crowne Plaza, Hunter Valley.

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The Travelling Film Festival Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2C6; 2 > ><< presents cinema in a festival environment and promotes a film experience that encourages debate, community involvement and interaction. Tower Cinemas, Newcastle.

Sacred Tree Markets 9am - 2pm, Old St Brigids School Grounds, Branxton.

NJC Race Day 5 2 7 ;

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Newcastle Knights v Sharks 2pm, Hunter Stadium.

Breakfast with the Birds Every Sunday, 8am.

Bookings advised. Hunter Wetlands Centre, Shortland.

MONDAY, JUNE 22 The Miracle of Bern German Film Royal Exchange, Newcastle.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 NJC Race Day 5 2 7 ;

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 My Fair Lady A St Philips Christian College

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MARKET GUIDE

REGULAR WEEKLY MARKETS

Hunter Street Organic Food Market Wed to Sun, 9am - 3pm Hunter Street Mall.

Newcastle City Farmers Markets Most Sundays, 8am - 1pm, Newcastle Showground.

Newcastle Markets Co-op Fridays, 10am - 3pm, Rural Drive, Sandgate.

Newcastle Night Markets Wednesdays, 3pm 9pm, Newcastle Showground.

Harvest Market Every Sunday, 8am - 1.30pm, Maitland Showground.

Adamstown Lions Market Every Sunday, 8am Midday, Cnr Glebe & Brunker Rds, Adamstown.

Hamilton Clocktower Markets Every Saturday, Â&#x2039; + Â&#x2C6; 0 2 = Â&#x20AC; 4 0 Â&#x152;

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REGULAR MONTHLY MARKETS The Olive Tree Market First Saturday of the Month, 9am - 3pm, Civic Park Newcastle.

Rotary Markets, New Lambton First Saturday of the Month, 8.30am - 1.30pm, New Lambton Primary School, Regent Street New Lambton.

Hunt & Gather Markets 3rd Saturday of the Month, 9am - 2pm, Pacific Park, Newcastle.

Maitland Markets 1st Sunday of the Month, 8am - 2pm, Maitland Showground.

Saltwater Market 1st Sunday of the Month, 9am - 2pm, Swansea Public School, Lake Macquarie.

Toronto Lions Market 3rd Sunday of the Month, 7.30am - 12.30pm, Toronto.

Healing Haven Markets 3rd Sunday of the Month, 9am - 2pm, Dudley Public School.

Sacred Tree Markets 3rd Sunday of the Month, 9am - 2pm, Old St Brigids School Grounds, Branxton.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on in June?

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

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PechaKucha Night Newcastle brings you Volume 6.

A blend of comedy, design, architecture and ideas, bought to you in the PechaKucha â&#x20AC;&#x153;chit chatâ&#x20AC;? style of 20 slides in 20 seconds. Lizottes, Lambton.

31 Morehead Street, Lambton Doors open from 6pm FULLY LICENSED

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Red Nose Day You can support Red Nose Day by making a donation, purchasing Red Nose Day products online or at leading retailers. For ways to support Red Nose Day visit www.rednoseday.com.au Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience Buy tickets at www.interactivetheatre.com.au Hunter Valley Resort, Pokolbin.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Handmade Hunter Markets Kevin Sobels Wines, Hunter Valley.

NIB Hunter Festival of Sport A welcoming noncompetitive environment encouraging all people to involve themselves in sport and physical activity, promoting it to become part of an ongoing lifestyle.

The Hunter Academy of Sport.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 A Taste of Wollombi - . / *

ends in Wollombi Village, with an abundance of fresh local produce and live music.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra Back by popular demand, this concert spectacular is back to honour the year of the ANZAC Centenary. Civic Theatre, Newcastle.

The Swisse Color Runâ&#x201E;˘ 5 2 7 ; 0 Broadmeadow. Visit www.thecolorrun.com.au to purchase tickets.

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DARYL BRAITHWAITE FOREVER THE TOURIST TOUR In a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, Daryl Braithwaite stands out as one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier recording artists and live performers. Throughout the 70s, 0 produced 20 national Top 40

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JUNE MEDIEVAL BLUES BANQUET WITH HAT FITZ & CARA ROBINSON Saturday 6 LIZOTTEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OPEN DAY Sunday 7

BONDI CIGARS Friday 12

THE IDEA OF NORTH Saturday 13

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COMING UP - JULY WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Snow Time in the Gardens Â&#x2022; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2C6; 2 0 Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin.

Christmas In July Nova Lunch Cruises Â&#x2021;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2C6;Â? 2 Â&#x201E; Â&#x2013; Christmas themed lunch, live entertainment, Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commentary, Christmas carols, bon bons, and more. www.novacruises.com.au Fame Jr Â&#x2021;Â&#x2030;Â&#x192; 2 0 ; Â&#x20AC; 0 5 > 7 > 7 7

THURSDAY, JULY 2 Kelly Civic Theatre, Newcastle. Tickets at Ticketek.

The Fairies Featuring Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite fairies, this show is guaranteed to have the little ones up dancing on thier feet!

Panthers, Newcastle. Tickets at Moshtix.

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Tuesday 16

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DIESEL Friday 19 & Saturday 20

Saturday 27

MELINDA SCHNEIDER Sunday 28

JULY FAIRPLAY Live N Local Wednesday 1

DARYL BRAITHWAITE Friday 3

ABBASBACK Saturday 4

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SUNDAY, JULY 5 Mister Maker Civic Theatre, Newcastle. Tickets at Ticketek.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 The Book of Everything Â&#x2039;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2C6; 2 0 Civic Playhouse, Newcastle.

Tickets at Ticketek.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Optional premium seating and dinner tickets available. Belmont 16 Footers.

SUNDAY LUNCH WITH BECCY COLE Sunday 5

STEADY EDDIE & ALAN GLOVER Thursday 9

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WES CARR A LIVE TRIBUTE TO GEORGE HARRISON â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Here Comes The Sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; showcases much loved Australian singer songwriter Wes Carr interpreting George Harrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songbook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; taking on such chart topping classics as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My Sweet Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What is Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and The Beatles classic â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Somethingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a song which Frank Sinatra claimed to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the greatest love song ever writtenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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DAMIEN LEITH THE PARTING GLASS TOUR: AN IRISH JOURNEY There is no doubt about it, Damien Leith is a man of many talents. The soft spoken musician with the Irish-accent has earned his way into the hearts of Australian audiences and is revered for not only his performances as an incredible singersongwriter, but also author and playwright.

Now, with a new album under his belt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Songs from Ireland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; music fans and art-lovers alike will have the chance to get a glimpse into another side of Damien as he takes his acclaimed one man cabaret play The Parting Glass: An Irish Journey on the road.

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JIMEOINâ&#x20AC;Ś. IS IT?!

Hilarious world-class stand-up from one of live comedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internationally acclaimed masters - Jimeoin - makes a welcome return to the Newcastle area this month with his unique = } 3 = ~ } 4 34Â&#x20AC; of his signature observations, and a hawk eye dissection of the absurdities of life and how we live it.

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REBEL AND THE REASON TOUR It seems life is not going to slow down anytime soon for the X â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Factor Winner with the release of his new EP, Rebel and the Reason ~4 ~ } XÂ&#x201A; tracks including the new single of the same name and a tour of the East Coast throughout June.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know it seems like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a long time coming but hopefully the fans will agree it

this is completely 100% me and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier with how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turned out. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in a really good place and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to share the new songs with everyoneâ&#x20AC;? Reece said.

This new release reveals an edgier, rockladen new sound that was lying dormant in Reece all along. Big vocals, big drums and a hook that will get into your head for days to come, is indicative of the new material that was twelve months in the making. The anticipation he feels in unleashing new music is matched only by the expectation in his ardent fans.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The live shows on the tour are going to be a mix of old and new and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to playing the new songs live and LOUD,â&#x20AC;? he added.

Reece Mastin burst onto the scene in late 2011 with his debut album going double Platinum and hitting #1 as well as three consecutive singles that all worked their way into the Top 5 of the ARIA charts. A genuine talent with a natural ability Reece In support of the EPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s release, Reece is has been writing songs and playing the packing his bags for the !

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June 14 - followed by performances in Wollongong, Melbourne, Sale, Brisbane, For more information visit Caloundra and Toowoomba. All shows on www.thecambridgehotel.com.au the tour are All Ages.

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON MY FAIR LADY

THE FAIREST OF MUSICALS My Fair Lady is known as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;musical of musicalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and for decades has been the standard by which all others are measured. Based on Bernard Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play and Gabriel Pascalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pygmalionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, with book, music and lyrics

by Lerner and Loewe.

Phonetics professor Henry Higgins (played by Lachlan Â&#x20AC; 7

7 Â&#x201E; 4 1 (played by Hannah King) and turn her Cockney accent into a proper English one, thereby making her presentable in high society of Edwardian London. But can he do it?

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patrons over the past four Senior School musicals, SPCC consistently smashes the boundaries of what you might expect from a school musical.

For starters, the show is produced and directed by Michael Cooper one of the judges on the panel of the long running City of Newcastle Drama Awards (the CONDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) which are about to enter their 37th year. Michael is also the Director of Performing Arts at SPCC in Waratah and has worked tirelessly with thousands of children and young people for more than

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A leader in vocational education, Michael also specialises in technical production having staged a range of events all over

NSW, teaches Entertainment Industry and is the manager of the beautiful 470-seat SPCC Theatre.

This is my eighth. We stage our big Senior School musical every two years, making them very memorable events.

There are a range of factors when choosing a production, including analysing the current talent in the school, looking to vary the shows, content and marketability. At the end of the day, we want to do something extraordinary and fun which is what â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My Fair Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is certainly providing for us in 2015. This show is massive and has many challenges which we work

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the most extravagantly amazing shows we have brought to Newcastle thus far.

Do you have a favourite and what was it that made this production so memorable?

Can you tell us a little about the students who will be performing lead roles in the production?

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longer can blend in with the students now however, just too old! I think â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Me and My Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in 2011 was also a very special musical for me personally having performed in the Hobart production at the Theatre Royal in 1997 as a young actor/ singer. Since then, I knew I was going to bring that wonderful musical to the stage again one day, and I was very pleased with how it came together.

The lead roles are made up of an eclectic mix of students who have many years of experience as well as some with very little.

We love â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;discoveringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talent and ensuring our students have a

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a little more about the upcoming production of My Fair Lady and the musical history of SPCC. How many senior school musicals have you directed & produced during your time at SPCC?

Working with a large number of teenagers (thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 55 in this production â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not to mention the stage crew!) is the nightmare of many a parent (ok â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my nightmare) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how do you cope?

Senior School musicals are a purely optional extra-curricular activity for our students, so we rarely struggle with motivation or behaviour management as every young person has chosen to be there. The key is to keep them busy! Whether they are singing, being directed, or trying on costumes, we have found they are highly engaged in the process and form a wonderful social community with each other which is cherished long after

Tickets are available at Ticketek outlets.

Book online at www.ticketek.com.au or call 4929 1977

(Ticket price includes GST. Service Fees may apply.)

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What was it about My Fair Lady that drew you to staging it?

For â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My Fair Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the plot revolves around Eliza Doolittle, played by Hannah King in Year 11. Hannah is a wonderful performer who frequently plays lead roles across Newcastle and studies a variety of performing arts subjects. In contrast, our Henry Higgins (lead male) is played by Lachlan Pickering in Year 12. Lachlan has emerged from auditions as a young man with incredible talent and a wonderful stage presence.

Featuring a sumptuous live orchestra, a superb cast of 55 senior students and BIG production design, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My Fair Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; combines gloriously witty dialogue with some of the best-loved Broadway songs of all time including â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it Be Luverlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Could Have Danced All Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Get Me to the Church on Timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;On the Street Where You Liveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;With a Little Bit of Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Rain in Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and many more.

Playing at Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Civic Theatre from June 25th to 27th.

For ticket sales visit www.ticketek.com.au

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON DIESEL

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DIESEL AMPLIFIED ELECTRIC BAND TOUR The AMPLIFIED electric band tour 2015 sees DIESEL closing getting an electric guitar in my hands. Having said that, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regret the 6 years I played cello every day, I still use it. Was I his front door behind him yet again and this time heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the standout? I think there are a few siblings in my family leaving his acoustic guitars at home as well! that could have made a career out of music (some have done In a career spanning 13 albums, DIESEL has explored many just that) I think I was just a bit crazier and threw caution to facets of guitar and its relation to his writing and performing. the wind! >

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Word has it that you grew up in a large family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how many brothers & sisters did you share the bathroom with and which

I am the seventh of seven and believe it or not, in the small town where my family started out (Little Compton Rhode Island U.S.A) that was an average size family! There were families with nine and eleven children on the road we lived on.

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Was it a musical household â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or were you the stand-out?

What was your instrument of choice?

My father played sax, at home and at gigs. That made an impression on me very early on and lead me to believe that being a musician could be a reality. In actuality I never really thought too much about it, I was dogmatic from day one, I just had to get the right combination of things, starting with

I really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know too much about the music industry per-say, except for what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d read in autobiographies of artists I would get from the local library. Thankfully my older brother helped me get going right at the start, taking me to auditions and speaking for me if he felt someone needed convincing. People could see the potential but were a little nervous about my age (I was 14).

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The thing I love the most is playing live. I love making records too but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine only doing that, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too cerebral, the live show is a challenge, making music out of â&#x20AC;&#x153;thin airâ&#x20AC;? - every time

% before. I also love the way it brings people together in such a natural way. Everyone needs job satisfaction and knowing that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve maybe helped someone forget about everything for a few hours is a good feeling.

You answer to a number of namesâ&#x20AC;Ś which sits most comfortably with you?

Mark, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my name! (OK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stupid question!)

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played venues all over the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; does Lizotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feel

" we see a different Diesel here?

I think without even realizing it I â&#x20AC;&#x153;let goâ&#x20AC;? a little more when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at Lizotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to feel at home when your family is at arms-reach. (Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother Brian owns and operates Lizotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Tell us about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let it Flyâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;Ś Would you describe it as a departure from the norm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or part of the journey? â&#x20AC;&#x153;( ' * â&#x20AC;? (as with previous records) has my musical 1 ,9, â&#x20AC;?

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What are your 3 favourite songs and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most embarrassing tune on your iPod? I could never pick three songs, there is just so much music! Â&#x152; %

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For more information and ticket sales visit www.lizottes.com.au

What do you hate the most about what you do?

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FEATURE ON ROSS DISNEY NOBLE ON ICE

Taking adventure to new heights...

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DARE TO DREAM Who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a fond â&#x20AC;&#x153;Disney on Iceâ&#x20AC;? memory? From Snow White to Nemo and The Little Mermaid to Toy Story, the Disney On Ice productions, in their various forms, have been taking to the ice around the world for over 30 years. At any given time Disney On Ice has eight or nine productions touring the world - bringing families together and creating memorable moments.

The latest product is Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream (produced by * ), performing at the Newcastle Â&#x201E; ; Â&#x2021;Â? 2 Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021; 2 3 '

is an ice show that takes audiences on an action packed journey, celebrating 75 years of Disney Princess stories. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy accompany four of Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular princesses on their magical fairy tales.

Classic and contemporary Disney songs, brilliant costumes and high-energy ice-skating will have audiences celebrating memorable moments from Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern-day princesses, Rapunzel and Tiana, and timeless classics with the always elegant + and the princess who started it all (and my personal favourite) - 0 . , Laugh at Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hilarious hair-raising escapade, $ % as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn and Maximus (the Captain of the Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s determined horse) embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths!

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choreography, set & costume design and lighting. Director Patty Vincent says the vision for

was to create a spectacular show with a blend of athleticism and beauty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted it to be funny and athletic, so we created tricks chorographically where skaters are leaping over tables and doing cartwheels, handstands, jumps and leaps, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really great contrast.â&#x20AC;?

A distinctive design element of

is the revolving set, an idea conceived by Scenic Designer Stan Meyer. By designing a rotating set that could be quickly transformed for the different settings of the stories, Meyer was able to create one major centerpiece with four entirely different environments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Audiences begin their magical, musical journey in New Orleans celebrating the story of #

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productions, as well collaborations with several other international skating professionals.

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dressed in bright, colourful gowns sparkling with the help of of constant movement, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really beautiful, but also sequins and glitter. exhilarating,â&#x20AC;? says Cindy.

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when they experience the beauty, sparkle, and adventure unforgettable fantasy come true then boogie to the beat of of 3 '

at the Newcastle the bayou in a magical, musical journey that celebrates the Entertainment Centre from June 19th to 21st. To purchase story of #

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COVERFEATURE STORY TREVOR ROSS NOBLE DICKINSON

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived in Newcastle - or even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve visited Â&#x201E; 4 = â&#x20AC;&#x201C; chances are you have walked by, jogged past or had a happy-snap taken in front of one of Trevor Dickinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large-scale public pieces of art.

The whimsical, interactive and colourful designs are as much a part of the Newcastle back-drop as the surfers at Merewether or the â&#x20AC;&#x153;towerâ&#x20AC;? at Queens Wharf or Fort Scratchley atop King Edwards or - ok you get the idea!

TREVOR DICKINSON

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Like many, Trevor isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a native Novacastrian (his accent is a dead giveaway) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but is proud to call Newcastle home for the past 13 years and has put more of a stamp on this city (literally!) than the rest of us probably will in

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had recently died and left the house to her parents. I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard of Newcastle before then, and after living in London 7

continued working for the UK, but also designed a lot for the Sydney Company Fred Bare, all from my garage in New Lambton. Working for myself at home meant it was harder to meet people and connect with the place. As I got more fed up with the fact that I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really engaged in Newcastle, I started to go out on my bike to look for things to draw. Pretty soon this developed into my current project Newcastle Productions.

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As a boy I adored Marvel comics, I read the British black and white reprints and I think the lack of colour helped me fall in love with the drawing. I would copy them badly and realize how out of my league the artists were; it started my lifelong interest in line art.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a native Novacastrian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so where do you hail from and what brought you to Newcastle?

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Your work has a whimsical quality to it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often asking the viewer to have the ability to laugh at oneself (which Aussies

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I was initially trying to highlight elements that were different to the UK but it soon morphed into an obsession with drawing under-represented details. I think these speak volumes about an urban environment, I also like the ground level localism that the drawings appeal to. So I draw signs, billboards, post boxes,

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Your works range from large scale murals to postcards and everything in between â&#x20AC;&#x201C; do you have a favourite? What challenges do the scale of each piece contribute to the end results?

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COVER STORY TREVOR DICKINSON The murals are very different and hard to compare. The works can be around for a very long time and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for the mural to connect with the public as much as it can. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to paint an image on the wall without taking into account the location or purpose. I love painting the murals but going into a large scale job can be scary, mainly because of the time commitment, painting with a brush is a slow process but so nice to do.

Some of your large-scale murals have been commissioned

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They found me through my zines and prints that were available around Newcastle. Right from the start I regarded it as a huge privilege to be allowed to put my work into such a public arena. Since then the council has commissioned nearly all the murals Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done, and I have been offered some fantastic sites.

All Newcastle needs now is a couple of English pubs with comfortable chairs, warm beer and no TVs! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m probably inspired to draw Newcastle because of the convenience of drawing the environment where I live, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just lucky that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an interesting place with older buildings and diverse subjects. I search for subjects that not only look good but also have a resonance to the people that live here.

I hope my drawings help people to see Newcastle differently, I once read that the job of an artist is to point things out, this neatly describes what I hope to do. I also heard that

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always looking at subjects from a new angle and trying to represent them from my own slightly warped point of view. I want to reassess even the most mundane subject and make it feel iconic.

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if I wanted to take it on because â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that people use pool. The original idea was to paint interactive the space was so unappealing murals that are designed as backdrops for my painting backdrops for and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to spend photographs. The Museum walls have been photographs and I design them a couple of winter months so popular that the grass in front of them with this in mind. My hope is that down there. Then one day, had to be replaced due to over-use. Steve as I was walking down my murals will become part of Halpin from GTM suggested designing some the stairs to check it out, the Newcastle landscape, and portable photo walls for the festival. I did a I got the idea of painting couple of large walls but I also came up with even when the paintings are long a Newcastle version of the

gone theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll survive in plenty Sydney Aquarium Tunnel, it People can stand in front of the boards and seemed so obvious, every city of photo albums. â&#x20AC;? photograph themselves as if they are on the front needs an aquarium and I wanted of a magazine, as an angel or with a hatchet lodged to see if I could pull it off. in their head.

The tunnel was only really used by locals It seems that within a relatively short time Trevor Dickinson as a route to the beach, but I wanted to turn has become a household name throughout Newcastle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it into a 24 hour a day attraction. I put a big effort into the youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really made a mark on our local community. Where to entrances as it needed to feel like an exciting space to enter, from here for Trevor Dickinson? like a fairground sideshow encouraging you to go in.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working on an exhibition for Maitland Regional Art Gallery.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m usually working alone in a studio so painting a mural is Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a portrait of Maitland and will open in October 2016. quite a different experience. Every day I get to hear comments Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very diverse and slightly weird place, exactly what I like and encouragement from passers. I even had a local school to draw. come along and sing a song about the tunnel, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get that at home.

I draw a lot in Canberra and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working on a project with Action Buses to draw some of the transport infrastructure.

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Apart from that, the best thing about my job is that I have no idea what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be doing next!

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SHINE tour will come to Newcastle in 2016!!

We notice that The Color Run is running at night in a few other Australian locations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a night run on the cards for Newcastle any time soon?

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How many Color Runs have you run in? What was your favourite and why? (Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect you to say Newcastle!)

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The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates health, happiness and individuality. Now the single largest event series in the world, The Color Run has exploded since the debut event in 2011 having more than tripled their growth so that in 2014 they hosted more than 300 events in 50+ countries!

The Color Run cleverly employs social media marketing platforms to draw in teams and runners in every city. With more than 5.3 million likes on Facebook, millions of views on YouTube (too many to be exact!), 140K followers on Instagram and 106K followers on Twitter, The Color Run has the largest engaged fan base in mass participation sport.

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Perhaps the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most well-known race, The Color Run has become an international phenomenon, inspiring people to get outside, get messy and have the times of their lives.

The Color Run is also less about achieving your personal best time and more about having fun while supporting local charities. Runners show up at the start line wearing all white, and are blasted with colour waves at every kilometre of the

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Health - While the 5k event is all about having fun, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle. More than half

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The most inspirational story I have heard and one that has personally touched me comes from the Newcastle Region.

Little Laura France participated in The Color Run Newcastle in 2013, she did this in a wheel chair as she suffers from Lymeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease. Her goal was to get better and do The Color Run (her favourite day of the year) with her own 2 legs! After a tumultuous 2 years and countless doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments, Laura is now well on the road to recovery and WILL be walking The Color Run Course in Newcastle. Laura is such a tough little girl and an inspiration for all of us at The Color Run. How would you describe the experience to a Color Run newbie?

$ - At The Color Run you cannot help but embrace and release your inner child! Its like no other fun run, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the fun and a lot less about the Run!

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FASHION TIPS & TREATS With Fashion Guru & Owner of Princess Bazaar ( 0 ".

Winter gives you the opportunity to up the fashion stakes. Nothing screams winter fashion more loudly than a beautiful winter coat or jacket. I love coats and jackets not only because they are practical and Â&#x2020; < = 3 $ Â&#x201A; ~ 3 Â&#x201E; ~ = X 4 ~ = X ~4 3 4 } 4 Â&#x160; - your winter coat you could be wearing absolutely anything or nothing and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter because if you keep that coat buttoned up, nobody will ever know. (Hint this is particularly useful if you want to be wearing tracky daks and need to do the school run, you know that you need to look your best for that little task given how tacit those school mums can be, also useful if you want to surprise that special someone in your life, wink wink (I am not saying any more but I am sure you know what I mean).

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Yes I agree, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not for the faint of heart but, winter dressing is easy. Smart casual = jeans, white shirt, boots, fab coat or jacket and you are done. Business look = a black knee length pencil skirt, black turtle neck, black boots long or short, fab coat or jacket, once again you are done.

Evening out = a little black dress, clever shoes or boots, fab coat or jacket too easy, voila, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done. So really there are three things here, any article of clothing in black, a good pair of boots and a fab coat or jacket and we have instant winter fashion fabulousness.

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So what really constitutes a fab coat. Pick your poison because this season there is a lot to choose from. I think that every wardrobe needs a good trench, black is the obvious. Everything works with a black trench, add a beret and a cool pair of sunnies and you are screaming chic

e We are seeing the biker style jacket everywhere and in a huge variety of colours, patterns and fabrics. One of my personal favourites would be the little mustard number from Darling (as pictured) and it goes with my fashion theoryy ng. for smart casual, business and evening dressing.

Ladies, this winter your best investment piece es will be the winter coat or jacket. And yes, it does get cold enough here to wear them. I promise, buy a coat it will make you not only look good but it will make you feel good as well.

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THE AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL SHAKE-O-RAMA SHIMMIES INTO NEWCASTLE 18 JUNE Celebrating its sixth year, the wildly popular Australian Burlesque Festival will once again be touring Australia nationwide arriving in Newcastle for a performance on the 18th of June.

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A night of glamorous classic tease and modern neo-burlesque that will dazzle, delight and stimulate all the senses! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shake-ORamaâ&#x20AC;? features some of the best and most entertaining international and local burlesque performers. Celebrate traditional Bump n â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grind, vintage tease, sizzling cabaret and

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INTOUCH JET FLIGHT SIMULATOR

OPENING THE COCKPIT TO THE WORLD JET FLIGHT SIMULATOR

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vast expanse of hard surfaces. Mixing hard

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INTOUCH WILDLIFE (X Y'X PHOTOGRAPHER ROSS NOBLE OF THE YEAR

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patching material one to two centremetres away from the repaired area to blend the + =

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This year we brought home 1st place. (3 times).

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We are incredibly proud to once again be ranked the #1 Office across the PRD Group at the recent Annual National Awards for PRDnationwide!

We took top honours in many of the major catagories such as the Top Agent, Top Office and Principal Agent. Three of our agents placed in the top 10 list of agents nationwide including George Rafty at #1, Cveta Kolarovski at #3 and Rodney Goodwin at #8. We received awards in other categories such as Most Outstanding Office in Australia, Highest Marketing Exposure (#1 for office and individual) and 3 High Altitude Awards.

According to domain.com.au, we have been chosen by more home sellers than any other real estate company in the region (excluding new developments), which we are very proud of. To receive this national recognition now inspires us to strive even harder to exceed our own benchmarks. * For the 12 months from April 2014 - April 2015.

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Wilderness Grove Estate is currently run as five star, self-contained group accommodation (see www.stayinthehuntervalley.com.au) and is a previous winner of the NSW Tourism Bronze Medal.

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