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about floriade Be spring inspired at Floriade 2012, where dazzling garden beds, horticultural delights, engaging demonstrations and fun activities have all been inspired by this year’s theme, Style and Design. This year’s ambassador, fashion designer Leona Edmiston, will be opening the 25th anniversary of the event with a range of exciting new attractions, making Floriade the perfect place to experience the richness of spring over four distinctive weeks.
Week One Spring Palettes – Welcome in spring with colour and inspiration through a kaleidoscope of activities. Week Two Fashion & Design – Spring fashion and stylish design will steal the spotlight with runway shows, style workshops and innovative displays. Week Three His & Hers DIY – Be inspired by the infinite possibilities for him and her to transform the home into an indoor and outdoor oasis. Week Four Home Grown Living – Floriade’s final week is an ode to all things natural, from tips for sustainable living to celebrating home-grown produce. Floriade is free and open: 9.00 am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.30pm weekends and public holidays Last entry to the event is 30 minutes before closing.
nightfest
Dates 26 - 30 September, 6.30 -10.30pm nightly.
Commonwealth Park will come alive after dark when Floriade NightFest returns for five magical nights from Wednesday 26 September to Sunday 30 September. Each evening will feature a variety of bands and stand-up comedy by popular acts, all programmed to different themes. These include Chill Out Wednesday, Latino Thursday, Supper Club Friday, Party Night Saturday and Family Night on Sunday. Wander the night markets as the sun goes down, chill out to tunes from a great line-up of DJs while sipping cocktails in the Butterfly Lounge, or learn something new at the Gourmet Garden and Actew AGL’s Look ‘n’ Learn Marquee.
Captivating Lighting See Floriade transformed into an illuminated wonderland as the vibrant colours of the stunning new lighting designs bathe the garden beds, pond waters and soaring trees in Commonwealth Park after dark. Spring Into It An epic DJ line-up will be taking to the floor throughout Floriade NightFest with everything from Jeremy Joshua’s fun loving house to smooth Ashley Feraude playing with a soulful touch. Catch a hybrid of modern/electro/ acoustic sounds from Leigh Wood or the energetic urban Latino sounds of Alex Carder. Experience the musical palette of Rafa Chango (Rafael Florez) that spans dub reggae, Latin cumbia, afrobeat and beyond. Don’t miss EMI’s SheCanDJ competition finalist Rachel Andrews, or Matt Aitchison (AKA Favourite Son) and Jem Natividad (Jemist). Laugh The Night Away Everybody’s favourite felt-faced raconteur is coming to Floriade to cast his acerbic, ping-pong ball gaze on Commonwealth Park! Appearing at festivals all over the world alongside his skinny compadre Sammy J, Randy has been married, divorced, arrested, kidnapped and thrown from a moving hovercraft. After three and a half years as the
occasionally sober children’s entertainer, he settled on a career in comedy. Also Featuring: Benjamin and James Stevenson are identical twin brothers who combined to form the high energy, rapidly rising musical comedy duo The Stevenson Experience. They are the hosts of this year’s comedy line-up, which features Dayne Rathbone, who exploded onto the Australian and UK comedy scenes in 2011, winning the Triple J National Raw Comedy competition. Runner up in the UK’s biggest comedy competition, So You Think You’re Funny; Ronny will also take to the stage, debuting his debut solo stand-up comedy show The Ron Way. And after taking out the Sydney Fringe Award for Excellence 2011, comedian Michael Workman promises to answer the eternal question: ‘Can Goths be funny?’ Roving Entertainment The Cirquaholics are an ensemble of circus artists who perform visually stunning night shows using brilliant glowing equipment. Watch them light up the NightFest sky with the latest in LED-lit multi-coloured juggling technology and bedazzle the crowds with their electrifying tricks, including juggling, staff spinning, hula hoops, diabolo and poi.
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We have 10 double passes to Floriade’s NightFest to give away To enter head to yenmag.net, fill out the online competition form and answer the following question in 50 words or less: “Why do you want to go to Floriade?”
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Competition is open to Australian residents only. Starts 15 August, 2012 and ends 9 September, 2012. This is a game of skill and entrants must answer the question: “Why do you want to go to Floriade?” The most creative answer will win. Total prize value $500. Entries will be judged on 10 September, 2012 at nextmedia Level 6, 207 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
floriade essentials Where To Stay What to Bring Sun Protection Make sure you pack a hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen. Snacks There are lots of food options available at Floriade but it never hurts to pack a snack, like some nuts, a muesli bar or some fruit to keep you going. Water Remember to keep hydrated throughout the day. Camera To capture the amazing flowers and events, of course!
Your first port of call when it comes to organising your Canberra accommodation is visitcanberra.com.au/Accommodation.aspx. You can see all the deals and packages online but if you prefer to deal with a real person, call one of the friendly staff members at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre on 1300 852 780. Yen’s Picks Just out of Canberra Eaglewood B&B and Alpaca Stud eaglewood.com.au Thirty mins drive out of Canberra, you’ll find the cute B&B Eaglewood. This self-contained house overlooks the Brindabellas and sleeps up to three adults or a small family. What really sold it to us was that after breakfast, you’re taken on a tour of the alpaca herd and might get to see a cria (baby alpaca).
Smack bang in the city Canberra City YHA yha.com.au If it’s convenient, central and easy on the pocket accommodation you’re after, you have to head to the YHA. Close to shops, bars and restaurants, you can also hire bikes and explore the city.
How To Get There You can drive, get a cab, walk from the city, ride a bike, cruise on a ferry or get the free city to Floriade shuttle bus.
Free Shuttle Bus The bus transports you from the city to the front gates of Floriade. Times
9am to 5pm
Days
7 days a week
Dates
15 September to 14 October 2012
Choose from central CBD locations to catch the city to Floriade shuttle, departing Canberra Centre at regular 45-minute intervals from: Petrie Street - Canberra Centre Northbourne Avenue - Sydney Building Floriade Main Gate - Regatta Point
15 TH SEPT - 14 T H OCT 2012
B e i n s p i r e d a t F l o r i a d e , w i t h ove r one million flowers , fashion , food , entertainment , and famous names joining in Australia’s largest celebration of spring.
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