MEGAscene - Issue 2 by Rising Star Media

MEGAscene â&#x20AC;˘ Issue 2 October 2015

. . . featuring Adelaide music, food, fashion and lifestyle

Issue 2

October 2015

Interview with Dino Jag

James Reyne photos

Semaphore 1

Interview with Fiona Karamanlidis

Imogen Brave photos Laced In Lust photos

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Photography by Sue Hedley

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Dino Jag

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Interview with Dino Jag Interview with Fiona Karamanlidis Review of The Boom Boom Room Live gig photos of Jac Dalton Live gig photos of Laced In Lust Live gig photos of The GSM Allstars Live gig photos of James Reyne Live gig photos of For Your Love Chris Finnen Live gig photos of Imogen Brave Gig Guide for October Opening of Fashion Concept Collective Make-over SA Paranormal Live Sound Advice Semaphore Markets in Adelaide Maria’s Column MOSH Fundraiser Photos

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Photo by Sue Hedley

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MEGAscene Editor: Sue Hedley Associate Editor: Carina Bonney

EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome to the second issue of online magazine MEGAscene. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed creating it. Regards, The Editor

Sue

Editor’s Assistant: Maria Szczerba Contributors: Allen Tiller Deb Brunotte Carina Bonney Maria Szczerba Frank Lang Joanne Newman Tony Savage Photographer: Sue Hedley Additional Photography: Maria Szczerba Layout: Sue Hedley Carina Bonney Published by: Rising Star Media www.risingstar.com.au MEGAscene web address: www.facebook.com/megasceneoz Editorial and Advertising enquiries: rsm@risingstar.com.au Telephone: Sue - 0414 984 739 Postal address: PO Box 333 Greenacres SA 5086 © Rising Star Media 2015 All rights reserved

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DINO JAG INTERVIEW Words by Deb Brunotte Photos by Sue Hedley

“I started pretending to be a singer as soon as I could yell into a hairbrush and perform to my imaginary audience.”

It’s Rocktober, so I thought I’d interview a well known and loved stalwart of the Adelaide music scene Dino Jag whom I think Rocks!

sister … Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow were on high rotation on my older brother’s stereo... but the first song that I remember really getting into and Dino has fronted and performed with some of thrashing out on the record player was The the best musicians around. Back in the 90’s Zoot’s version of Eleanor Rigby … me and my Dino ran the Front Page where many bands hairbrush used to go off with that track .… performed over the years. killer version of that Beatles song that still stands up today. Here’s an insight into his journey. Deb: What made you first realise you wanted Deb: At what age did you begin playing and to pursue a career in music? singing and which instruments do you play? Dino: I was playing in bands all through high Dino: I started pretending to be a singer school … by the time I was 14, I was working as soon as I could yell into a hairbrush and most weekends playing in a cabaret bands perform to my imaginary audience. We had and making pretty good money. Ironically I a really good thing going on for quite a while never did it for the money but that certainly behind closed doors. It was much easier than helped the cause. So when school was over it being in front of real people. I was very shy. just seemed like a logical natural progression Then my father got me started on the piano for me to continue doing what I loved. The accordion at around the age of 10 (accordion thought of getting a “real” job just never players are like rock stars at Italian parties entered my mind. … ha ha). Can’t say I was too excited about playing the squeeze box back then. So a Deb: Which famous musicians do you admire couple of years later I talked my dad into and why? getting me an electric guitar and that changed everything. Behind the electric guitar I was Dino: The Beatles and Stevie Wonder were able to start squeezing my voice out. I then probably my two greatest mainstream started playing the piano and that’s how I influences growing up. Both touched me discovered songwriting. at my core and inspired me as a singer, songwriter and musician. The Beatles got me Deb: Thinking back to early childhood, what singing catchy infectious melodies and Stevie was your first experience with music and what Wonder got my groove on and introduced me song do you remember most as a child? to the deeper soulful and spiritual connections possible with music. Dino: Growing up in a traditional Italian family music was always a big part of our diet. My Deb: Do you have a formal music education? father was a big Dean Martin fan (his real name was Dino – see the connection ☺) so there was Dino: There was no music programs available a lot of crooning going on in the household at the school I attended but I did have ... Mario Lanzo was also a favourite of his, so private lessons for guitar, piano, music theory his mega voice was regularly blaring out on arranging and composition outside of school vinyl. Elvis Presley and Tom Jones would make time. Then after a few years of touring with regular appearances courtesy of my Mum and bands interstate I arrived back in Adelaide 9

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and attended college to study jazz majoring in voice. In fact, the more I’ve learnt about music, the more I’ve realised how little I really know! I will always remain a student.

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supporting artists like Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Richie Sambora, but one of my most memorable gigs was actually singing with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and then later with the Brisbane symphony orchestra (with Deb: The Front Page was the old Hindley Street you) paying homage to Queen and Freddie Cinemas, a large complex with many rooms. Mercury … scary and magical all at the same What inspired you to turn an old cinema into time! a successful music venue? Deb: You have written many songs and one Dino: A few entrepreneurs approached me to in particular ended up being the theme song act as their consultant to help them stage a for a mainstream television program. How did live music event during one of the Adelaide that come about? Grand Prix’s in the cinema complex which had just been vacated by Greater Union Dino: I was an occasional guest performer on Cinemas ... they thought they could make a Channel 7’s AM Adelaide with a songwriting killing during the Grand Prix week (the truth duo called “bOOm bOx”. At that time we hurts sometimes). So the original intention were writing melodic pop songs with this was initiated by these entrepreneurs who kinda Latin dance groove thing going on knew nothing about live music or running an underneath. After one of our performances entertainment venue! Of course the Grand on the show the producer came over and Prix event was a disaster, but it did open up commented on how she really liked the songs an opportunity to create a new live music we were performing and said she’d love to hub in the city so I decided to stay on ... and have something in that style as the theme then I morphed into the Managing Director of music for the TV show ... so off we went and Adelaide Front Page for the next few years. wrote a song called “When The Sun Kisses Many good times were had there! The Ocean” which ended becoming the theme music for the next 5 years or so until the show Deb: Who were some of the stand out acts came off the air. The original version of the that performed at the Front Page? song was instrumental with some featured scat vocals. It’s actually a pretty cool song Dino: There were many memorable that I still perform live occasionally ... I should performances, many of which came from local record and release the full version of the song! Adelaide bands. But in general, what stood out and inspired me the most about that era Deb: Do you produce and write for other was the comradery and new relationships artists? that were forged amongst the musicians and bands. I watched the bands inspire to want Dino: Yes I have worked quite a bit as a to give more ... so the standard kept getting producer for other artists and songwriters ... better and better… and the audiences were it was never my intended path. In the 90’s I loving it ... everybody wins. was signed to a record & publishing company in Sydney and they started getting me to Deb: What bands have you played with and collaborate with other recording artists and what are some of the most memorable gigs work as a co-producer with them on some you have done? international projects with artists based overseas. So that’s how it all started to unfold Dino: There have been quite a few bands over for me. the years... some of my favourites were Jam The Boogie (old-school RnB) ... The East End Deb: What would you call your style of music? Blues Band (first time with a full horn section and backup singers) that band had a big Dino: I guess I have a strong leaning towards vibe.. Power House (4-on-the-floor) ... Stolen music that’s dynamically soulful and upbeat Waters (Hard Funk/Rock). There were some somehow ... organic feel-good music. memorable gigs with Stolen Waters 11

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Deb: What are you up to these days and what plans do you have for the future?

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Dino: I’ve been busy with a lot of live performances these last few years, particularly in acoustic mode which offers different challenges and opportunities to grow as a performer... but my main focus has really been on reconnecting with myself as a songwriter ... rediscovering my writing voice and where I want to head as a recording artist … that’s what’s next for me… recording and releasing music that I excites me that can share with an international audience. Deb: I notice you like wearing hats. How many industry are attracted to things that shine! do you have in your closet and which is your Of course, you will need to work with others favourite? and become part of a team if you want to broaden your reach. So choose wisely and Dino: Yes I feel naked without a hat on! Do find the people you need to do the stuff that you know how many shoes you have? Well I you can’t do (or don’t want to do) so you can guess I’m like that with hats ... there’s lots achieve your dreams as an artist. of them! But yes I do have a couple of faves. When I’m gigging I do tend to reach for my Deb: Thank you for your time Dino. Lastly, is groovy grey newsboy cap. It seems to put an there anything you would like to add? extra little spring in my step ... ha ha ☺ Dino: Yes, thank you for probing me with Deb: You are a very gentle, talented and these questions. It was a good opportunity spiritual man. How do you keep yourself so to stop for a moment and reflect on some of grounded? my own story. Thank you for allowing me to share that with you and your readers … shine Dino: I’m on the same journey of self- on you crazy diamond! ☺ discovery as everyone else. I’m a perpetual work-in-progress! Mediation is a part of my Well there you have it. Check out Dino’s daily ritual. It forces me to stop and breathe website: and reconnect with that part of myself that is www.dinojag.com connected to something much bigger. Rock on this Rocktober and stay tuned for I do my best to immerse myself in deep next months issue. gratitude and appreciation … because those feelings will always fast-track you toward If you have any ideas on what you would like feeling love ... and love is the Holy Grail that to hear about email the editor at connects us to the source of life itself ... and rsm@risingstar.com.au. when you feel that connection everything feels mighty fine!! Until then. Keep rocking, stay true to yourself and RWYA (Remember who you are). Deb: What would be your advice to other musicians trying to make it in the industry? Yours Truly Deb Brunotte Dino: Everyone has their own unique energy, their own voice, their own footprint. Discover your own uniqueness and plug into that like a possessed demon. That’s what will make you stand out and shine ... and people in the

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FIONA KARAMANLIDIS

Words by Joanne Newman Photo supplied by Fiona Karamanlidis

With musical styles so diverse (Gothic Rock Ballads, Adult Contemporary Pop, Country, R & B, Jazz, Ballads, Classic Rock, Electronica and Instrumental) Fiona Karamanlidis is a Multi Award Winning Independent Song-Writer/ Composer/Producer/Pianist from Adelaide. Fiona’s journey into music began from a young child. Her father was a singer/crooner in his homeland of Sri Lanka and at 21 migrated to Adelaide where he continued to sing at various clubs. Music was strongly encouraged at home with the stereo always cranked up loud playing everything from Elvis to Beatles, including country, contemporary, and such crooners as Ol’ Blue Eyes himself Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Marty Robbins. As a teenager Fiona had some singing lessons but was attracted to the piano, though she didn’t play it till she was in her 20’s. She was self taught with a few scattered lessons to hone her skill. Fiona: In the early 90’s I played keys in a covers band called No Release and started another covers band called Chameleon in 1994 with my boyfriend at the time, who was playing guitar. We covered hits from old school bands such as Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, Hendrix, Cult, Rose Tattoo, Led Zep etc. It was around this time that I started toying around with writing my own songs but the music I was writing didn’t fit in to play in the band, as I was immersed in the rock scene. The seed was already planted from the music I grew up with and it just wasn’t the right time, but over the years I kept writing at home on the piano. In 2005 I released my first full length album “Kismet”, with songs from a variety of genres from country, pop, power ballads, instrumental and an attempt at dance music. I was just feeling my way around with that one, seeing where I would fit in. Rob Pippan produced it 14

and played guitar on some tracks. Rob also had contacts and we managed to get Trevor Warner (Australian Bluegrass pioneer) who played banjo, fiddle and some acoustic guitar and Rob Chenoweth, Adelaide based trumpeter who has worked with Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Rob Pippan also played guitar and produced 2 EP’s - Winter Song and Out Of Nowhere - both in 2014. Some music Trivia . . . in 2014 I was a finalist in Australian Celtic Music Awards for a song about my maternal Cornish ancestors ... And my friend John Francis Peters from San Francisco gave me the rights to use his painting Winter Woods for my 2014 EP Winter Song. He produced Don McLean’s album Prime Time and worked closely with Don as a promoter during the American Pie release and has worked with Rock Royalty such as Stevie

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Wonder, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan’s band and Ken Caillat, producer of Fleetwood Macs Rumours album. He said my music was beautiful!

Fiona: When something comes easily and quick. I find if it seems too hard then it’s probably not worth pursuing. My most successful songs were written in like 20 minutes or so.

Jo: How have you got your music out there what steps did you take?

Jo: What’s next for you ?

Fiona: I started entering songs into competitions to get my name out there and get some credibility the first one being the Australian Song Writing Competition. It’s a national competition and the longest running song writing association in Australia. I managed to get 12th place for one of my ballads, which was really surprising to me as I was pretty new to song writing at that point. I’ve also had national airplay and have songs on iTunes. I did have a website but I’ve closed it down, using social media to send songs off to appropriate labels. Jo: That would have been exciting though to get that far and get 12th place in a song writing contest?

Fiona: More songwriting and to form another band playing half originals and covers. I’d prefer an organic stripped back thing this time as I’ve always gone with a big production and sound effects when recording. I want to do something a bit more earthy and rootsy this time with vox, guitar piano, maybe stomp box. Jo: If you could have the opportunity to write for anyone in the world who would that be? Fiona: It would have to be Stevie Nicks. She was my first idol from 1977. I was a kid when I saw her on TV and it was like a moth to a flame. Something captured me with her songs and her voice. Jo: What is your favourite part of the song writing process?

Fiona: Yes it was. This was out of the whole country and for someone new to the industry I was really impressed and thought maybe I Fiona: Sharing the message in the songs, really do have an ability here so I kept going. hoping that they are relating to the listener. Then I had a break for a number of years due to a personal issue. I then got back to writing Fiona has received numerous awards in and released two EP’s last year. various musical genres from professional Jo: Do you have any favourite mentors that music industry organisations since 2005. have influenced you? - AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION Fiona: Fleetwood Mac, absolutely, there’s so - SONGWRITERS COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS many to mention. Growing up I listened to a ASSOCIATION OF SA lot of country music, American country too - SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC . . . I love the story telling and I love strong ASSOCIATION harmonies. Fiona was also a finalist in the 2013 Music Oz Jo: How do you balance song writing with Australian Independent Music Awards. home, work and other obligations? Fiona’s facebook page is: Fiona: It’s quite tricky. As its a solitary thing www.facebook.com/fiona.karamanlidis to do and it takes hours and hours to put it . all together. I’m lucky that I have a supportive husband and I do work full time. I have to make the time but it’s sometimes not easy Jo: What makes a a good session for you? 15

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LIVE GIG REVIEWS Opening of The Boom Boom Room

Saturday 12th September @ The Publisher Arthouse Review by Tony Savage Photos by Sue Hedley The opening night of the Boom Boom Room featured Lazy Eye, Jac Dalton, Laced In Lust, the GSM Allstars and boom boom (that’s right I said it). I went along after reading the press release and seeing the musical standard of the show, so my expectations were high. The Boom Boom Room will have a huge future for a variety of reasons. Its location, size and stage access should make this Rock and Blues Club attract some great international and local acts for more intimate, club style concerts. It’s ‘vibe’ will also ensure its return clientele. On the night, age or status didn’t seem to matter, it was about the music. It had a retro yet modern feel to it - giant bean bags in a corner, funky bits of furniture in amongst tables, intimate booths in what seems to be an American underground car park and it works! Kicking the night off were Lazy Eye, playing some nice tight blues. Think of BB King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the cross roads. Jac Dalton hit the stage with his new band with all pistons pumping. The crowd went off to all his songs - now that’s a good sign, considering they are all originals. Laced in Lust hit the stage pedal to the metal. A young bunch of guys, loving what they’re doing, and the girls loved them too. The GSM Allstars hit the stage showing no mercy and why they are the heavy weights of the Adelaide’s music industry. I would not expect anything less from these boys, and of cause then there was the great performance from Betty WHO - Betty Boo. Overall I loved the opening night and the club. The Boom Boom Room has the opportunity to become a serious live venue in Adelaide. 16

It’s easy to find, situated at the back of The Publishers Hotel, corner of Franklin and Cannon Street in the city. Entrance into the Boom Boom Room is off Cannon street. This is a venue supporting the live music industry, so do support them. They would like that.

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Jac Dalton

@ opening of The Boom Boom Room 12/09/2015 Photos by Sue Hedley

Laced In Lust

@ opening of The Boom Boom Room 12/09/2015 Photos by Sue Hedley

GSM Allstars

@ opening of The Boom Boom Room 12/09/2015 Photos by Sue Hedley

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James Reyne @ The Gov - 11/09/2015 Photos by Sue Hedley

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For Your Love @ Norwood Town Hall 29/08/2015 Photos by Sue Hedley

CHRIS FINNEN

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Words and Photos by Sue Hedley

“When I was 12 years old I was playing a folk tune called ‘The Manchester Molecatcher’ which is very risqué. Being a rather naive 12 year old boy in England I’d learnt the song in a folk club, saw the adults reacted well to it and thought I would play this and it would impress them. I was playing it at a youth hostel in Scotland and one woman decided that a young boy like me shouldn’t be singing lyrics like that. So she frog marched me to the kitchen sink, stuck a cake of soap in my mouth and then hung me by my duffle coat on a clothes peg.” He hasn’t sung that song since. Though he is planning to include it on a future cd just so he can write that story in the cd liner notes.

Chris Finnen is a South Australian icon. He is often referred to as a “guitarist’s guitarist”. Chris has shared the stage with some of the world’s best, including Bo Didley, Buddy Guy, Roy Buchanan, John Mayall, Eric Burden, Keb Mo, Bob Brozman, Jimmy Witherspoon, Johnny Copeland, The Homes Brothers and Mavis Staples. He has worked in Australia with Matt Taylor, Phil Manning, Dutch Tilders, Margaret Roadnight, Jeff Lang, and Kevin Borich. He performed for the Dalai Lama in 2005 and was guest of the International Expo in Nagoya, Japan. In 2014 he was inducted He is currently recording another album, an into the AMC SA Hall of Fame. electric one. Chris was born in Sussex, England and migrated “It will be called “Make Mine A Double” to Australia in 1967 when he was 14. He has because it will be a double album.” said Chris. fond memories of living in England as a child. “It will include some old stuff that I wrote in the 1970’s revisited because hopefully I can play those tunes a little bit better now, some that people have heard me play at gigs, and some songs that I haven’t played anywhere.” Will they be original Chris Finnen tunes? “They will probably be about 90% original. The songs that aren’t original will have my own slant on them, done in my own way.”

Chris has released seven albums, all self released except for one live one that was released by Festival Records in 1994, and has played on about 200 other albums of other peoples’, either as a guitarist or as a percussionist. “I’m always thrilled when I get a chance to play percussion on someone’s record because I don’t get as much a chance to play percussion as I do guitar, and I really like it.” “Someone said to me once ‘I’m not used to you playing percussion. It looks wrong’. So I said, ‘Well shut your eyes’.”

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His influences are not all guitar players. They include Jimmy Hendrix, Peter Green, Albert King, and B.B. King, Miles Davis and his Australia wide include Phil Manning and the late Dutch Tilders and Lobby Lloyd. His favourite guitarist of all time is Les Paul. “When I was a kid I used to draw guitars all over my schoolbooks and dreamt of having an electric guitar one day.” Now he has a bunch of Fender guitars, a bunch of Gibsons and some acoustic guitars.

When does he plan to retire? “When I can’t play anymore. As long as I can He is also currently writing a book titled hear what I’m playing and my fingers still work “Finnenism” and plans to include a cd with it. I will keep playing.” “I’m writing it in pen on foolscap, using a large print dictionary. So I’m doing it the old fashioned way, and thoroughly enjoying it.” “It won’t just be about music as that is too one-sided. It will be about how the music has been a catalyst that has enriched my life and many interesting people that I have met through it.”

Chris Finnen being inducted into the AMC SA Hall of Fame

Performing at the AMC SA Hall of Fame

Performing at an AMC session at the State Library

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Imogen Brave @ Edinburgh Castle 25/09/2015 Photos by Sue Hedley

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GIGS FOR OCTOBER

Here is a selection of gigs that are on in October. If you would like your gigs included in November gig guide email them to rsm@risingstar.com.au by 21st October.

Friday 2nd

Taurus Rising - The Somerset The Crew - Bartley Tavern

Saturday 3rd

Rapid Fired - Settlers Tavern Semaphore Music Festival www.semaphoremusicfestival.com

The Version, Cover Drive - Gaslight Tavern $7

Saturday 10th

Dino Jag - Lakes Resort Hotel

Sunday 4th

Dino Jag - Bacchus Wine Bar Muddy Road - The Royal Oak Hotel Semaphore Music Festival www.semaphoremusicfestival.com The Crew - The Monkey House (Exeter) The Incredibles, Mon Cheri, Sonic Asylum, Dawn Raider (Fundraiser) - The Bridgeway The Juggernauts - Parafield Gardens Community Club The Rustlers - Dockside Tavern (4pm-8pm)

Monday 5th

Red Earth Blues Band - The Cumby beer garden (2pm) Semaphore Music Festival www.semaphoremusicfestival.com The Rustlers - Semaphore Music Festival The Palais deck

Tuesday 6th

Blues Lounge Jam - The Gaslight Tavern

Wednesday 7th

Proton Pill @ The Lion Hotel Nth Adelaide

Thursday 8th

Peter Jenkins - The Cumby Glanville

Friday 9th

Gary Burrows - Port Pirie music songwriting workshop Midnight Alibi (Melbourne), Laced in Lust, Dirty Jane - Enigma Bar The Harmonics - The Edinburgh Castle 30

Dino Jag Dirt Blonde - Para Hills Community Club Gary Burrows - Port Pirie music songwriting workshop Heavy Load - Dockside Tavern More Pink Tribute (Street Goes Pink) - Rotary Park, Beach Road, Christies Beach (7pm10pm - Cancer Fundraiser) Scott Free - The Pretoria Stairway to Zeppelin - The Old Spot The Crew - The Yankalilla Hotel The Incredibles, Vince Contarino, Women of Rock - The Arkaba The Rustlers - Norwood Hotel

Sunday 11th

Acoustic Blonde - Modbury Hotel (3pm-7pm) Dino Jag - Beach Hotel, Seaford Evan & Erica from Lazy Eye - Lobethal Hotel Papa Legba - The Magill Club Swanee - The Croatian Sports Centre, Gepps Cross The Roddy Gordon Rock & Roots Band Gumeracha Hotel (2pm)

Tuesday 13th

David Day’s Rock of Ages - Thebarton Theatre (7pm)

Wednesday 14th

Caravan - The Producers

Saturday 31st

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Acoustic Blonde - Bacchus Wine Bar Taurus Rising - The Old Spot The Juggernauts - The Kingsford White Collar Heroes, Live Evil, Baja Bleeders (Millie’s Halloween Bash) - Land of Promise

Friday 16th

Dino Jag - The Espy (Brighton) FM Rock Duo - Sunset Bar, Holdfast Shores Lady Voodoo and the Rituals - Casablabla (11pm) Stairway to Zeppelin - The Emu Hotel Taurus Rising - Parafield Community Club

Saturday 17th

Acoustic Blonde - The Fed AMC Mick Wordley recording session Mixmasters Dino Jag - Bacchus Wine Bar More Pink Tribute - Midway Tavern Rock The Boss - Para Hills Community Club The Crew - The Cubby The Juggernauts - Slug and Lettuce The Rhythm Cats - Slovenian Club Vicious Circle (Vic), Throwdown (NSW), Perdition, Beaver - Gaslight Tavern

James Brennan from Dirty Jane

Sunday 18th

Dino Jag - Salisbury North Football Club The Crew - The Dockside Tavern The Rustlers - Railway Country Club

Friday 23rd

Acoustic Blonde - Rosewater Hotel Heavy Load - Para Hills Community Club Rock The Boss, Dirty Harry (Zombie Shoktober show) - Clovercrest The Infernos, Salvy & The Hired Help Gaslight Tavern

Saturday 24th

Andrea Dawson - The Blue Gums

Sunday 25th

Dino Jag - The Fed

Friday 30th

Dino Jag - Adelaide Casino The Crew - The Monkey House (Exeter) More Pink Tribute

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Fashion Concept Collective Opening Night Party

Friday 18th September was the launch party of Fashion Concept Collective in the Adelaide Central Plaza. Director Hue Le and Creative Director Lily Lou opened their shop with help from the Renew Adelaide program with drinks from Vale Brewing and Scott and La Prova Wines on the night.

Directors Hue Le and Lily Lou

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MAKE-OVER

Words and Photos by Sue Hedley Mark Willoughby had “liked” Emmo Hairdressers Facebook page and sent them a challenge to give him a new look. So one Sunday afternoon Emmo Granozio and his assistant set about doing a makeover on Mark. What does Mark think of his new look? Mark loves it.

Mark before he started his make-over

Stage one of Mark’s new look

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Mark’s final new look

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SA PARANORMAL

Words and Photos by Allen Tiller This month we’re going to delve into a little of the history of Australia’s most haunted town, Kapunda, and talk about the origins of its title. Very soon in this column I will also delve into Adelaide’s haunted history. It is my aim though to cover this entire States paranormal, supernatural, cryptozoological and UFO history for you, avid reader, in this monthly MEGAscene column – SA Paranormal. South Australia officially became a British Province on December 28th 1836 when Governor John Hindmarsh read the proclamation at Glenelg at the old Gum Tree. Adelaide was a planned city, set to be the British colonies “Utopia” in the south. Coming from the UK, our first settlers brought all kinds of skills and talents with them to our southern shores, they also brought superstitions from many European countries. Kapunda, Australia’s first mining town, known to many as “Australia’s Most Haunted Town” had a population made of Irish Roman Catholics, Welsh and Cornish miners, German farmers and labourers, Afghan merchants, Chinese market Kapunda Copper Mines gardeners and just about every other culture upon earth. It was a melting pot of people with different beliefs, different religions and strange tapping sounds and sometimes were thought to warn the miners of an impending mine different superstitions. collapse or tragedy. Some of the Knockers were The Cornish miners had a couple of particularly grumpy creatures, and if shown disrespect, could interesting superstitions. Upon the birth of lead miners to their deaths. To appease these their first child, Cornish Miners would burn knockers, the miners would leave the hard pastry their hat, it was done to ensure a long healthy end of their pasty in the mine as a gift for the life for their child, and to show their family knockers, hence the “Cornish Pasty” with its extra and friends they had new responsibilities. pastry. Cornish Miners also would not allow women Other superstitions and supernatural beliefs near the mine opening, as it was considered followed from homelands, and east of Kapunda, bad luck, as were hares, which could be a sign the Irish community settling around St Johns, brought their strong belief of ghosts with them. of witchcraft happening in the area. Father Fallon built the Church and Presbytery in Cornish Miners also believed in dwarf-like the late 1840’s, and upon his death, he was buried creatures that lived under the ground known inside the Church under the Church Alter. His body as “Knockers” (Tommy-knockers in the USA). was removed to the lower cemetery many years later when the Church was due to be condemned. These little creatures were the cause of 38

50 years later, Saint Mary Mackillop visited the site to establish the Catholic Reformatory on top of the hill. The old Church Graveyard, just over 20 meters away on top of the same hill, in her day, still looked complete (the first person buried there was a lady named Anne Farrant), but today you can barely tell where it stands, even though there are still over 100 people buried there. Rumours of the hill being haunted went back to the first Irish settlers, even Saint Mary knew of the stories, and in a letter to her sister Gertrude, wrote of them with the following passage. “This is the place which for so long had the name of being haunted, but we have seen no ghosts though there are plenty of graves near us…the cemetery is quite close and a nice one too.” What Saint Mary Mackillop was waiting to see was a black shadowy figure, an unknown spectre who had haunted the site since its beginnings – no-one knows who he is, but maybe, just maybe, he is something conceived and brought to life by the original Irish Catholics who settled the area. The Kapunda mine site is now a tourism attraction, with walking paths and intentions for new interpretive displays and statues. It was once the mine that saved the South Australian colony from bankruptcy. The mine had plenty of deaths occur within it in the site, including the deaths of children who were often employed to work the mine shafts, or to feed animals on site and to sift through the ore pulled from the mine for higher grade clumps.

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Kapunda Copper Mines

St John’s Reformatory ruins in the late 1990’s

As the place that started the town of Kapunda, one could think of the mine site as the original haunted location of the region. There are many stories associated with strange goings on in there, including an odd woman, with jet black hands and a sad face, who nods hello, then slowly fades away in front of people – she has seen during the morning on many occasions by the constant walkers and artists who use the mine as a recreation park.

be described as a “Yowie”, a tall, hairy hominid manlike creature, often associated with the forests in Queensland and the A.C.T. Oddly enough, local Aboriginal legend, and early writings from Kapunda original settlers talk about a creature like this, and a Bunyip, seen near the ford crossing on Mary MacKillop Drive (which is also allegedly haunted by the first publican of the Clare Castle Hotel, who was washed away with his horse at this crossing in the 1850’s).

One of my favourite stories associated with the mine comes from two friends, brothers who grew up in the town. The two young men were visiting the mine site when they witnessed, what can only

Another common story from the mines is people getting slapped across the face by invisible hands. The slap is hard enough to leave a red welt on the cheeks of the victim. 39

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People also report hearing miners hard at work inside one of the open cuts, and on occasion, people have witnessed a child in one of the open cuts, of which there is access into for the public via the walking trail.

I don’t recommend visiting the site at night due to a lot of unseen hazards that will be hidden in the dark. Ghosts, Tommy-Knockers and Yowies can be seen night and day, so if they are about, there is always the chance you may experience something…and once you’re down with the mines, Whether you are into the paranormal, history, or there is plenty more of haunted locations within the just love a scenic walk, the Kapunda Mine site is town to explore, including 5 haunted hotels (the 5th a fascinating part of South Australia’s history. As being 5kms up the main street in Allendale), and you come into town from the south, you will see of course the Kapunda Ghost Crime Tour through the giant miner statue “Map Kernow” a monument Australia’s Most Haunted Pub, The North Kapunda to our mining founders. As you move up the Hotel, where we filmed Haunting: Australia. road, you will see the BP Roadhouse on Perry Kapunda, it’s named “Australia’s Most Haunted Road, take this right hand turn and drive past the Town” for a reason, and I am sure in future columns Johnsons Mill, and you will see the mine site car of MEGAscene we will explore its haunted history park on your left. further, but for now folks . . .

Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show “Haunting: Australia” and author of “The Haunts of Adelaide – History, Mystery and the Paranormal” as well as being a historian, lecturer, poet, musician, Tour Guide, blogger and podcaster. Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and volunteer for many different associations and groups. You can find Allen online at: www.twitter.com/Allen_Tiller www.facebook.com/AllenHauntingAustralia

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LIVE SOUND ADVICE

By Frank Lang I’m not a happy chappie, its 2015 and the sound systems available, from little to large, are exceptional value for money, so why am I still hearing less than competent mixes around town, and who am I to comment anyway?

together.

Why don’t you attend a rehearsal of the band you are going to mix, and simply listen. Move about the room, and focus on individual sounds in the room, crouch down to hear the Well, I guess 40 years of working as a musician, sound from a microphone perspective, being sound engineer, small time producer, and careful that your ears don’t cop loud sounds ‘Jack of all trades’, has given me multiple for too long. perspectives. I have heard P.A. systems at their best (they just seem to disappear when How does that bass drum sound? Is it packed mixed right), and I’ve been taught by some full of damping materials? A great bass drum of Australia’s best musos’ and influenced by sound is generally a bass drum where some engineer hasn’t convinced the drummer to industry giants. stuff a king size bed blanket, pillow or rug into I should also add that as an early reference it? What is the microphone going to hear? point I was fortunate enough to listen in awe to the clarity and detail of some high fidelity As an instrument the bass drum, referred to systems. Home HiFi that is. The type where as, ‘kick’ in sound lingo, sounds pretty good a mumble on a recording played on so called from new. Over the years they have evolved HiFi can be clearly understood. Again in this from a full skin on the beater side and a full day and age most powered monitors are skin on the front, to a front skin with a hole approaching this kind of fidelity, but that’s in it to allow microphone access. This in itself hasn’t changed the tone a great deal. another world entirely. The old method of using a cheap simple felt strip John Bonham style, (and I suspect many greats before him), will calm down even a tightly tuned kick. Excess resonances are dampened, and overtones subdued, and the sound remains natural. Even a simple dead How confident would you be as an engineer ringer style head gets you close to a usable if one day all these things stopped working? sound without blankets, but if this drum Could you pull a good mix with just the desk, has got issues work with the drummer and together to get the instrument P.A. friendly. microphones amps and speakers? I can understand how all the gadgets that come with P.A. systems these days, like compressors, EQ, noise-gates, graphics etc. appeal to engineers, but suspect they are not well enough understood.

That’s where I started out and even Mixing Mickey Finn in Sydney in ’79 the budget for the P.A. was too measly for me to have the outboard gear. When I got a steady gig mixing Adelaide’s premier rock band I can remember my first request, “Can I come to a rehearsal?” I sat on the floor and absorbed the great playing and sounds while the guys put their show 42

Listen to the snare drum up close. Is it tightly tuned or an old fashioned slack tuning? A steel drum sounds different to a wooden instrument, and there are modern cheap dampers available if necessary. Toms should have distinctive notes high to low, and as for the cymbals, well listen for sustain or even the distortion of a trashed crash, check out the difference between

crash, ride, and hi-hats, not all sound the same, just listen. Try not to mix up sustain with ring, toms can sometime sustain a note for two seconds or more. Note, we haven’t even stepped behind a mixing desk yet but I bet a million bucks that if your ears aren’t painted on your next mix it will be better for taking the time to listen. Do the same listening to bass guitars, and keys, and listen for any unique sounds the band are extracting from their instruments and amps. Are the band competing for space in the rehearsal room sound space, or more or less mixing themselves? At a gig, the ability of the band not to compete for sound space is important. No band is going to object to your visit if they are going to sound better the next time you mix them. Even sitting in front of an acoustic instrument player will help you to translate their unique sound through a P.A.

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SEMAPHORE

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SEMAPHORE

Words by Carina Bonney Photos by Sue Hedley

Have you ever wondered what gives Semaphore and Semaphore Road its fantastic vibe and character? It may be the vicinity to the beach, the people, the quality cafes and restaurants, the beautiful old pubs and buildings, the Odeon Theatre, the bands, the festivals, excellent shopping, the family friendly laid back atmosphere and the feeling of community. Or could it be just all of the above?

Cafes & Restaurants When looking for something to eat at Semaphore, you won’t be disappointed. You may be in the mood for fish and chips that can be munched on the grassy strip situated in the middle of Semaphore Road or on the beach (welcomed by the neighbourhood seagulls). Or you may want to take a stroll to the kiosk situated on the foreshore next to a great children’s playground and the jetty, or you may wish to call into a café, restaurant or pub with a delightful view of the beach. Although there is a wonderful assortment of eateries that you may like to visit, the problem is – how to choose? In my opinion, flip a coin and enjoy an abundance of choice. Restaurants and cafes range from Spanish to Italian and Thai and all have an extensive and delicious menu to choose from for hungry tummies. Alternatively, you may wish to have a hearty pub meal in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

El Toro Espanol This café/restaurant is casual Spanish dining in a welcoming atmosphere. It is described as having inventive Spanish dishes in a smart, vibrant venue with timber floors and streetside tables.

Here are just a few -

Beau Thai Restaurant

Lickerish

The restaurant provides authentic Thai cuisine and is regarded by many as a little gem of a restaurant. The décor is typical Thai and the food smells delicious. It has traditional fabrics on the walls, large paintings depicting rural scenes and it has an informal and friendly atmosphere. 46

This restaurant is owned by John and Justine Hall of My Restaurant Rules fame. Lickerish provide an amazing menu using beautiful, fresh ingredients of eclectic share plates and inventive pizzas served in a chic dining room or on one of two sea-facing balconies, which can be reserved for private groups.

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Red Ass Curry and Noodle Café Curries and noodles in a vibrant space with a playroom and outdoor tables, plus veggie options.

Sarah’s Sister’s Sustainable Café A Vegetarian restaurant regarded by many as a hidden gem. As one diner stated in their review, “Hidden at the back is an artistic and serene decking, looking out to the views of the beautiful nursery. You get a sense of the French country side mixed with quirky decor, further adding to the beauty of this Adelaide’s well kept secret. The food itself was a delightful experience. Even meat eaters will find the sustainable cafe’s menu quite pleasing. Although relaxed, the waiting service for food was efficient”.

Cafe Froot Cafe Froot is the cafe on Semaphore Road with bright orange and colourful signage. It may be small but there’s plenty of seating inside and outside on the footpath. The cafe serves a hearty breakfast all day and there’s also a lunch and dinner menu too.

Viva Zapata Mexican Cantina The restaurant is in the building that was a former police station many years ago. Choosing from the menu, diners can enjoy their old favourites of Tacos, Enchiladas and Nachos and also Western favourites to suit all tastes. As the restaurant is elevated upstairs The Viva Zapata Mexican Cantina has spectacular views across to the foreshore and beach where diners can also take in wonderful sunsets across the gulf.

Hotels and RSL The Exeter Hotel The 1850s hotel has a relaxed family friendly atmosphere with hearty pub fare, a wraparound balcony, beer garden and kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; playground. There are pool tables and comfortable booths.

Acoustic Blonde play at The Fed

The Federal Hotel (The Fed)

The Federal Hotel Good old-fashioned friendly service in a charming olde world atmosphere. The hotel provides great meals at affordable prices with a value for money menu. There are three bars, a bottle shop and a car park at the rear of the hotel with direct entry into the Wintergarden bistro and beer garden. The front bar downstairs has bands and music every weekend, with free entry. The Palais

The Palais Hotel

Friendly bar staff at The Fed

Located on the Esplanade at Semaphore, The Palais provides music throughout the week and is very popular on weekends with singles and families alike. The menu is extensive and has something for everyone. The hotel provides dining on the ground floor in the Beach Bar and also has dining upstairs in the Ballroom and on the Ballroom balcony, which provides a fantastic view to the beach with spectacular sunsets.

Events Semaphore is a lively and vibrant community and holds annual events each and every year to thrill and delight people of all ages.

Semaphore Greek Festival

The Semaphore Hotel

Enjoy dancing, music, food and festivities at the Semaphore Greek Cultural Festival held in January each year for two full days. Entry is free.

Semaphore Hotel

Fringe Festival

The hotel is situated on the corner towards the beach and was originally opened in 1867 as a two-storey stone building. The third storey and rear section were added in the 1920s to offer holiday accommodation. The second floor then featured a fine dining restaurant, in addition to the Bistro on the ground floor, which is still in operation today.

The Fringe Festival is held annually in March and plays at various venues throughout Semaphore (and Port Adelaide) each year where it becomes an arts hub with exciting events including free movies, exhibitions, gourmet food, live music, poetry and so much more.

Semaphore and Port Adelaide RSL

The 2016 Adelaide Fringe runs from 12 February – 14 March.

Located upstairs at 10 Semaphore Road, the Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL offers dinner Wednesday through to Saturday and lunch on Sundays in a relaxed club atmosphere with views of the Semaphore Jetty and Foreshore Reserve. On selected Friday and Saturday nights, you can catch some exciting live entertainment with an array of talented cover bands and at times, some fantastic original artists from home and interstate.

Semaphore Workers Club The Semaphore Workers Club is an iconic venue for live music and is situated in an old villa on 93 the Esplanade at Semaphore across from the Palais Hotel. Open Fridays 8pm-Midnight Sundays 4pm – 8pm.

Semaphore Kite Festival An international event held on the Semaphore foreshore and beach always held over the Easter long weekend, between 11am and 5pm each day (weather permitting). Kite flyers from all over the world come to Adelaide for this very special event which has been an annual event since 1997. The 2016 Kite Festival will be held over Easter 26 - 28 March.

Semaphore Street Fair

Semaphore Music Festival This festival is held annually on the October long weekend. This year it will be held from Friday October 2 to Monday October 5. Venues include the Foreshore Reserve, The Federal Hotel, The Exeter Hotel, The Semaphore Workers Club, Semaphore RSL and the Semaphore Hotel. Festivities commence from 11am through to around midnight on most days. For further information re dates, bands and venues visit www.semaphoremusicfestival.com

Semaphore Record Fair

The ninth Semaphore Record Fair will take place on Monday the 5th of October 2015 – the last day of the October long weekend. Entry for the public is FREE. 10am - 4pm. It takes place at St Bedes Hall, 200 Military Road, Semaphore.

The Fair is held every year on the last Sunday in November. The Semaphore Street Fair is an annual event organised by the Semaphore Mainstreet Association. The 2015 event is the 10th Anniversary of the Street Fair in its current format. When: Sunday 29th November 2015 Times: 11am – 5pm Where: Semaphore Foreshore, Esplanade to Swan Terrace, Semaphore

Seaside Carols at Semaphore Carols by the Sea is a new community event to be held every year on the second Friday in December on the foreshore at Semaphore beach. Come and enjoy the bands, music, singing, celebrities and fireworks.

Xmas and New Year at Semaphore

Every New Year, sideshows are held at the This event typically features 30 local traders Semaphore foreshore up to and including with 50 tables of stock for sale, including Australia Day. records, CDs, music books & magazines, DVDs, memorabilia and more, both new & The historical Semaphore Carousel is always a secondhand. favourite with the children. It was built by Len Northey in 1928 and moved to Semaphore Organised by Vic Flierl (Mr V Music), who can around 1938. It is believed to be the largest be contacted on 0400 223 454 or operating carousel in Australia with 40 vic@mrvmusic.com.au. handcrafted wooden horses, with most other rides like this only having 36 horses. As a The October record fairs are held in conjunction seaside carnival attraction of yesteryear, the with the Semaphore Music Festival, which has carousel is magical and a must for visitors, been held annually since 2005 on the October families and also a unique venue to hire for Labour Day Long Weekend private parties and functions. www.semaphoremusicfestival.com The April record fairs are held on the same weekend as Record Store Day, a worldwide celebration of independent music shops. www.recordstoreday.com.au

Spectacular New Years Eve Fireworks are held each year at 9pm on the beach, to dazzle and excite children and adults alike and welcome in the New Year. 51

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Roses Fashions

Boutiques

There are some boutiques on Semaphore Road that sell some really nice clothes.

Lula Blu

Roses Fashions has a variety of clothes, jewellery, and handbags, many by fashion labels from Australia. The store is located at: 1/14 Semaphore Road. Clothes, shoes, bags, hats and jewellery are for sale in Lula Blu. The Semaphore shop is at: 35 Semaphore Road. Their Facebook page is: www.facebook.com/pages/Lula-Blu/340486070380 52

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by Carina Bonney

MARKETS Adelaide Market

Showground

Farmers

When: Every Sunday 9am -1pm Location: Adelaide Showground Leader Street If you love a bargain and love to fossick, Farmers markets are the best place to find you will always find something special in and healthy food direct from the source. You around many of the markets throughout will be supporting local industry, growers Adelaide. The great thing about markets is and farmers as well as getting the freshest you never know what you will discover. Here produce. are just a few.

Adelaide Night Noodle Market When: Thursday 24 September – Sunday 4 October 2015 @ 5:00pm Location: Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Road, Adelaide About: In a Festival first for 11 glorious nights of OzAsia Festival, Adelaide’s Riverbank Precinct is transformed into an Asian hawkerstyle market, complete with food stalls with offerings such as dumplings, dosa, pad Thai, gyoza, themed bars, lanterns and nightly entertainment to delight market-goers.

Blackwood Craft Market

When: 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pm Next Market: Sunday, 4 October Location: Memorial Hall Cormandel Parade, Blackwood About: Here you will find handmade and special items that are different. Perhaps talk direct to the creator and get your own inspiration or buy that unique item.

Fisherman’s Wharf Market

When: Every Sunday from 9am - 5pm Location: Lighthouse Square, Port Adelaide Adelaide Night Market Gawler Lions Station Market When: Every Sunday 8am - 12pm When: Last Sunday of the month from October Next Markets: Sunday, 4 October – March 4pm - 8pm Sunday, 11 October Location: North Terrace, Adelaide (between Location: Station Car Park, Gawler King William Rd and Kintore Ave)

Adelaide Central Market When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location: Grote Street, Adelaide Stop & shop at the Market with free parking after 3pm & before 6pm every Tuesday & Thursday during Spring! About: A huge range of fresh food, all under one roof - fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, seafood, gourmet cheeses, bakery products, sweets, nuts and health foods. www.adelaidecentralmarket.com.au/ 54

Gepps Cross Treasure Market

When: Sundays 7am - 1pm Location: Mainline Drive In @ 588 Main North Road, Gepps Cross

Gilles Street Market When: Sundays 10am – 4pm Next Market: 18 October Location: 91 Gilles Street, Adelaide Come and meet the local designers and creators and see what you can find.

Glenelg Markets When: Every Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pm Location: Moseley Square, Glenelg

Moonlight Markets at Thorndon Park Reserve When: First Friday during November, December, February and March 6pm - 10pm Location: Thorndon Park, Hamilton Terrace, Paradise About: Highlights include a visit from Father Christmas with his elves and fairies, live performances from a variety of local talent including music and dance, roaming Christmas carols and a record number of stalls. Barbeque facilities are available except on days when there is a total fire ban. Reminder - Thorndon Park is a bird sanctuary therefore, no pets, including dogs, are allowed in the park, even if on a leash.

Organic and Sustainable Market When: Every Saturday from 9am – 1pm Location: Henley Beach Primary School Military Road, Henley Beach

Semaphore Community Market

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Market stalls selling homewares, jewellery, children’s toys and accessories, vintage clothing, artisan foods, and more. Outside, there will be a bouncy castle, face-painting, balloon, food (including BBQ and Devonshire Tea Room), live music and more. The event will showcase the unique South Sudanese culture with music, food and products.

Victoria Square Art Market 2015 When: Sunday 11 October 11:00am – 5:00pm Location: Victoria Square, King William Street, Victoria Square, Adelaide The general public can wander through the square, looking at the art on sale, in an informal relaxed atmosphere, meeting the artists and relaxing at the bar, featuring SA wine makers and beer brewers, whilst listening to music from the best local deejays. The Victoria Square Art Market 2015 will also have South Australian owned and operated food trucks that will provide a mix of great multi-cultural cuisine. Alongside the art wares there will be stalls selling quality vintage clothing, apparel by South Australian designers, handmade jewellery and objects d’art, plus a record fair for music lovers.

When: 1st Sunday of the month from 9am - 2pm Location: St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd, Semaphore

Stirling Laneways and Market When: 4th Sunday of the month 10am - 4pm Location: Druid Ave, Stirling

Unley Community Market When: Major event for 2015. Saturday 10 Oct 10:00am–2:00pm Location: Unley Uniting Church 187 Unley Road, Unley About: This event will not only provide entertainment for all ages, at price points for all budgets, but also raise money for PAN South Sudan to build a school and orphanage.

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MARIA’S COLUMN

Words and photos by Maria Szczerba

The Launch of the Credit Union Christmas Pageant

Last week I was invited to this year’s Credit Union Christmas Pageant launch in Rundle Mall, which was launched by Brian Gilbertson, the Director of the Christmas Pageant. As I got there, 3 new fabulous floats were being put into place with the first new float being the Lilly Rose doll whose eyes open and a smile comes on her face. The next float was the Cupcake Christmas, followed by the new Christmas Puppy float. All these floats made me smile. As we all waited for the official launch, Brian Gilbertson and officials were putting the finishing touches to today’s launch! This morning’s activities were followed by clowns, pastry chefs, princesses, elves, and a circus master of ceremonies, as well as more clowns! All of which made my day! You will be able to see this year’s christmas pageant on Channel 9 Gem channel for the very first time!

Maria

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The Lilly Rose float

The Cupcake Christmas float

The Christmas Puppy float

MOSH Fundraiser By Sue Hedley On 25th September, MOSH Australia held a fundraising event at the Adelaide Town Hall. There was a fashion parade with recycled clothing from their Op Shop and other donated items. Attendees could buy the clothes and other recylcled clothes.

Jill Chapman with Lord Mayor Martin Haese

Steampunk SA

MOSH Australia is dedicated to reducing the impact of suicide on our community through support, education and public awareness. Jill Chapman is the Chairman. MOSH House provides someone to talk to, either in house or by phone, somewhere to belong and something to do, meditation, library, community resources, and support for those bereaved by suicide. They are located at 86 George Street, Thebarton and open Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Contact them on (08) 8443 8369. Their website is: www.moshaustralia.org.au

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Laced In Lust

Photo by Sue Hedley

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