The Bizz Gold Coast - Issue 009

Issue 9

12 Dec 2013 to 15 Jan 2014

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Gold Coast Christmas Carols Guide.

We wish You a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Teale Jakubenko “Good Times Start Right Now”

Out and About Photos Did you get spotted around town?

LOADS of Giveaways!

Gold Coast Gig Guide

Movie Passes, Zircus, Mystique, Future Music Festival and more

Most comprehensive available

Markets Guide, Events & more

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Contents

Editor’s Letter Hello!

Welcome to the last edition for 2013! The Bizz Gold Coast will be back on 15th January. This issue we’ve covered as much as we could for the next four weeks and we hope you find some new and different things to do during that time in these pages. With everything from Legends Football League to New Year’s Eve offerings, to music festivals, magic and comedy, we’ve got it covered with content and Giveaways!

You’ll find a full Christmas Carols Guide and a great page on buying locally and supporting our community.

The Markets Guide will take you through to the next edition and our Gig Guide will be continually updated during the entire holiday season online, as well as our website. Check it regularly for updates on new events, reviews and giveaways.

I personally love our featured artist and cover in this issue, Teale Jakubenko. His music along with his grounded and bright persona are to be admired, and I encourage you to learn a little more about him.

Born and bred on the Gold Coast, I’m sure he’ll be one of our biggest exports in the very near future.

The team at The Bizz GC and I wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a fun-filled, safe and happy New Year!

Natasha

The Bizz Gold Coast ABN: 304 037 235 83 Surfers Paradise Q 4217 Phone: 07 5630 4344 www.thebizzgc.com.au

Managing Director Natasha Leventhal natasha@thebizzgc.com.au Director of Operations Brett Noack brett@thebizzgc.com.au Sales sales@thebizzgc.com.au Editorial editor@thebizzgc.com.au Distribution admin@thebizzgc.com.au General Enquiries admin@thebizzgc.com.au

Philomena Page 4 Surf n’ Ink Page 5 The Beach Hotel “Ladies Night” Page 6 2014 Jeep Magic Millions Carnival Page 7 Legends Football League

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Buy Local for Christmas

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Christmas Carols Guide

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Swingin’ Safari Page 15 Social Pics Page 16-17 Markets Guide Page 18-20 Zircus Page 21 Christine Anu Page 23 Teale Jakubenko Page 24-25 Gig Guide Page 26-29

Like us on Facebook to keep updated on new events, Facebook giveaways, Reviews and more! http://www.facebook.com/thebizzgc

Future Music Festival

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Soundwave 2014 Page 31 Testimonials:

Thank You to our Contributors: We’d like to welcome Clare Bratina to the team here at The Bizz GC. Clare will writing a regular column for us on “Local” fashion and “Local” designers.

Jon Carson Paul Kalkbrenner Q&A Clare Bratina Runway Fashion As always, thank you to our readers and advertisers You Rock!

Hi Natasha Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music on its first outing on the Gold Coast went really well and I believe the advertising and promotion achieved through BIZZ definitely contributed to an increase in sales.

I am hoping we can build on the success of the show and come back again next year!

Julie-Ann Willems, Tim Woods Entertainment “If it wasn’t for your magazine I would have never known the Harlem Globetrotters are here next week. Thank you, this is a dream come true to go and see them - George K, Pacific Pines

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PHILOMENA Cinema Release Date: 26 Dec 2013 Director: Stephen Frears Featuring: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan Country of Origin: UK Genre: Drama Philomena is the true story of one mother's search for her lost son. Falling pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to the convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a "fallen woman". When her baby was only a toddler, he was whisked away by the nuns to America for adoption. Philomena (Judi Dench) spent the next fifty years searching for him in vain.

Then she met Martin Sixsmith, a world-weary journalist as cynical as Philomena was trusting. Together they set off for America on a journey

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that would not only reveal the extraordinary story of Philomena's son, but also the powerful bond that grew between Philomena and Martin.
 
Based on Sixsmith's acclaimed book "The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a Fifty-Year Search", the film is a bitter-sweet drama, a compelling narrative of human love and loss and ultimately a celebration of life. Judi Dench's phenomenal lead performance has "Oscar" written all over it.

Thanks to Hopscotch Films, we have 10 Double Passes to see Philomena. Simply visit www.thebizzgc.com.au and go to the competitions page to enter. Good Luck!

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SURF N’ INK TATTOO FESTIVAL CELEBRATES FIVE COLOURFUL YEARS ON THE GOLD COAST

What do you get when you combine an A-list of Australian and international tattoo artists, gorgeous tattooed pin-up girls, tattoo competitions, pro wrestlers, martial arts, circus acts, extreme sport, celebrity guests and a crowd of 10,000 ink-loving fans?

It’s SURFn’ Ink, Australia’s most colourfully creative collection of all things inked, celebrating its 5th year at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre from 10-12 January 2014.

At the three day January event, SURFn’ink organisers will present another huge showcase of Australian and international tattoo artists, attractions, entertainment, exhibitions, music and celebrities.

SURFn’ink organizer Marco Ventura says five years on, the SURFn’ink brand is stronger than ever. “It’s been a ‘whirlwind’ trip since the first SURFn’ink at the Gold Coast Convention Centre back in 2010 and the event has grown in popularity every year.

“We always aim to bring something new and exciting to the SURFn’ink table every year, and the January event will be no exception. “We have added some new attractions and entertainment to keep SURFn’ink fresh in 2014.

One thing that does stay the same is the atmosphere that draws artists from around Australia and the world. They all love the destination and say they enjoy the relaxed and friendly vibe they get from the people of the Gold Coast.

“We already have tattoo artists coming from USA, Italy, Samoa, China, France, Taiwan, Japan and more bookings are coming in every day,” says Marco.

Elvis tribute artist Dean Vegas will make a special guest appearance at SURFn’ink on Sunday 12 January. Dean will be helping out with the judging of the inaugural Elvis tattoo competition before he takes the stage for a 45 minute, spectacular Vegas-style performance of the favourite music of Elvis.

In honour of Elvis’ birthday, the 60th Anniversary year of Elvis’ music in 2014, and the guest visit by Dean Vegas, SURFn’ink organisers are offering

free entry throughout the weekend to anyone dressed as Elvis.

Although more new events have been added to the mix for 2014 such as circus acts, a team of pro wrestlers from the Australian Wrestling Association, a demonstration of extreme sports and a line-up of special guest celebrities, all the favourites from previous years will be back. Daily tattoo competitions in a number of categories, ‘Freak of the Show’, an annual highlight for the most outrageous inked or pierced entrant, and Miss SURFn’ink, a bevy of tattooed beauties in swimwear and evening wear, will all make a much-loved reappearance in 2014.

Marco says the popularity of tattoos, especially here on the Gold Coast, is phenomenal. “There is so much interest in our industry and SURFn’ink is our opportunity to show tattoo fans the best work they will find anywhere in the country, if not the world.” “People who come to SURFn’ink will see some of the best international artists tattooing, and can book in to have a tattoo done while they are there. “Many of these artists are leaders on the international circuit when it comes to innovation in tattoo design,” says Marco.

To see the list of artists attending in 2014 or for more information about SURFn’ink, visit www.tattoofestival.com.au Tickets for SURFn’ink are available at Ticketek.

SURFn’ink Opening hours: Friday 10 January Saturday 11 January Sunday 12 January

2pm – 10pm 11am – 10pm 11am – 8pm

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Thanks to SURF N’ INK we have a double 3-Day Weekend Pass to give away for one lucky reader and their guest to enjoy the entire event. Simply visit www.thebizzgc.com.au to enter. Good Luck!

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The Beach Hotel, New local Hot Spot Launches “Ladies Night” Live Music, new beer garden, great location and this week the Beach Hotel in Broadbeach launches the return of the classic “Ladies Night!” Duty Manager, Matt Dwyer says “We want to turn The Beach Hotel in to a place to come and have fun, and return a quiet little spot in to a local hot spot.”

Thursday 12th and Friday 13th (lucky for some) will be the first nights of “Ladies Night” and will be every Thursday there-after. From 6pm to 9pm there will be live entertainment, cocktails and cheap shots (as in drinks, not insults) and basics. Boinz Acoustic will play the inaugural evening on Thursday night, and ladies we can confidently tell you that Boinz has the best smile in the industry, is full of energy and will certainly have you dancing, though watch out for his wink ;-) From Live music to dance music, DJ Fluoro will be making his debut performance at “Ladies Night” playing all the favourites and remixing Top 40’s. We’ve heard the real groove begins once everyone’s up on the brand new 50sqm dance floor. And expense hasn’t been spared with new lighting and sound system to create the ideal atmosphere.

With a full kitchen, your dining options are plentiful and you can enjoy everything from seafood to a tender steak, so you can go straight from work and make a whole night of it.

In line with being a local ‘hot spot’, The Beach Hotel is underway with renovations including a great back deck that will bring back the one thing missing in the Gold Coast entertainment scene – a Beer Garden! Once upon a time we enjoyed Sunday afternoons in the open air, having a cold-one (or 5) with our friends and enjoying the honest and fun entertainment of good live music. The Beach Hotel is bringing that back and we couldn’t be happier. Sunday Sessions will be launching soon, so keep an eye on our online Gig Guide and we’ll feature everything it will have to offer in the next edition.

Matt says, “It’s not the flashiest place on the Gold Coast, but it definitely has a great atmosphere” Situated at 2663 Gold Coast Highway, across from the ‘Big House’,

just up from Pacific Fair and just down from the main Broadbeach dining and shopping precinct, the location is great. Parking if you’re driving and have a designated driver, buses, taxis and soon even the mono-rail will easily get you to and home from The Beach Hotel.

Stay updated with specials and events at www.facebook.com/ beachhotelbroadbeach. We’ll see you at the local ‘hot spot’!

Boinz Acoustic performs live at the inaugural “Ladies Night”

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The 2014 Jeep Magic Millions Carnival 3rd – 12th January 2014

Magic Millions Open Day - Sunday 5 January 2014 (10am) Magic Millions Sales Complex, 28 Ascot Court, Bundall An information day that captures everything you need to know to buy a horse, as well as general education about the industry. Featuring prominent trainers, breeders, jockeys and bloodstock agents this is a chance for anyone interested in getting into the industry to come on site and ask questions from experts in the field.

Jeep Magic Millions Barrier Draw - Tuesday 7 January 2014 (6:00am) Surfers Paradise Foreshore (opposite Trickett Street) The 2014 Jeep Magic Millions Barrier Draw will take place on Surfers Paradise foreshore. Each runner in the 2014 Jeep Magic Millions 2YO Classic field will have a representative present and the representative will choose the barrier from which their horse will start. This year will also see a host of additional family friendly activities available free to the public including sausage sizzle and the spectacle of two Magic Millions horses, plus a live broadcast from local radio station.

Magic Millions Sales (Day One) - Wednesday 8 January 2014 (11am) Magic Millions Sales Complex, 28 Ascot Court, Bundall The first horse sale of the Carnival! Magic Millions has achieved a world class reputation with the consistent supply of champions not only to Australasian racing, but to the racing world, with thoroughbreds.

2014 Jeep Magic Millions Raceday - Saturday 11 January 2014 Gold Coast Turf Club, Racecourse Drive, Bundall The Jeep Magic Millions Raceday features the richest race in Queensland, the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic. The Jeep Magic Millions is the largest sales incentive Raceday in the world, where only graduates of the Magic Millions Sales are eligible to compete for the $4.7 million prize pool.

The Magic Millions Sales and Raceday have both established a reputation on the international racing scene as the “must be there” event worldwide for buyers, punters and fashionistas.

While the rest of the nation prepares for the New Year, organisers at Magic Millions are gearing up for Queensland’s biggest racing event of the year, the 2014 Jeep Magic Millions Carnival. This year’s Carnival, staged from 3 January to 12 January is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.

The Carnival and Raceday attract the who’s who to the Gold Coast – from the celebrity scene through to the top buyers arriving in town to part with serious money in pursuit of securing the top racehorses on offer. Visitors to Magic Millions can enjoy wonderful racing events - Barrier Draw, R.M. Williams Launch Party and Raceday to name a few.

Beyond the trackside excitement and the high calibre of events on offer, Magic Millions has become a star spotting occasion, with high-profile and international ambassadors including Gai Waterhouse, Jesinta Campbell, Samantha Harris, John Singleton and Quade Cooper, again only naming a few.

This year, Queensland beauty and international model Amanda Ware has been announced as the 2014 Jeep Magic Millions Carnival Local Ambassador and will attend the annual week-long Carnival. Hailing from the Gold Coast’s Mermaid Beach, the 2010 Australia’s Next Top Model winner is the ‘face’ for the 2014 and 2015 Magic Millions advertising campaign. It’s no surprise Amanda’s favourite part of the day is the Myer Fashions on the Field, claiming to love the original, timeless and classic outfits displayed in the competition. “I’ve been so excited to be a local ambassador the 2014 Jeep Magic Millions Carnival and be so closely involved with the advertising campaign. Fashion is definitely my favourite part of horseracing in Australia; Myer Fashions on the Field never disappoints and I hear online registrations for the Magic Millions competition are growing each day,” said Ms Ware.

Co-owner of Magic Millions, Katie Page-Harvey said the theme for 2014 and 2015 is ‘more’. “We felt this was very appropriate as people don’t always realise that the 2014 Jeep Magic Millions Carnival is more than a race day – it is a thoroughbred yearling sale and an entire week long series of events bringing people to the Coast every day.”

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Legends Football League Australia (LFL Australia) coming to Skilled Park in January 2014 Ladies Football League brings female athletes off the sidelines and onto the football field in an exciting, fast-paced adaption of Gridiron. Legends Football League (LFL Australia) and Skilled Park are excited to announce LFL Australia will be kicking-off in Queensland as well as nationally throughout Australia in December 2013. Queensland and specifically Skilled Park will be the official home grounds for the Queensland Brigade of LFL Australia.

BUSINESSWEEK Paul Wachter says, “The Legends Football League is a rarity in sports – a women’s professional league that’s actually growing.”

The first scheduled games at Skilled Park are: Saturday 4th January 2014 Queensland Brigade will host the Western Australian Angels.

Saturday 18th January 2014 Queensland Brigade will host the Victorian Maidens.

Gates open at 6:30pm and kick-off is due at 8:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketek.com.au from $20 for General Admission through to $105 to experience the VIP Cabana which includes dedicated cocktail server, private seating, pre-game meet and greet with the club and more.

To keep updated visit www.facebook.com/LFLAustralia or www. lflinaustralia.com

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NYE.2013 COSTUME PARTY ANYTHING GOES!!!

T U E S DAY 3 1 S T D E C E M B E R MARTY HARRIS RESIDENT SELECTOR

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6PM–2AM. TICKETS $25. INCLUDES COCKTAIL ON ARRIVAL. ALL NIGHT DRINK SPECIALS INTERNATIONAL STREET FOOD BBQ Pre-sold tickets $20. Bookings: 5538 3762 or 0409 436 439. Dinner from 6pm.

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WIN! Thanks to LFL Australia, we have 5 Double Passes to give away to the upcoming home games at Skilled Park in January. Simply visit www.thebizzgc.com.au to enter. Good Luck!

The Sit Down Comedy Club at The PA Pub Jupiters Hotel & Casino have teamed up with The Sit Down Comedy Club to bring you a live night of laughs Wednesday nights at The PA Pub from 8pm. With a massive monthly line up of comedians from home and abroad, you’ll be in stitches all night long.

Entry is $10 and includes a beverage* Make a night of it and enjoy dinner from a mouthwatering menu which features a range of gourmet burgers and a modern twist on traditional pub food. Dinner is served from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

Wednesday December 18 Cam Knight supported by Michael Bennett A familiar face on television, Cam Knight is a natural performer and currently a presenter on The Comedy Channel. Supported

by Mad Mike (Michael Bennett), you’re in for a humorous evening.

For more information visit www.jupitersgoldcoast.com.au Patrons must be 18 years or over to attend. *Ticket price includes one glass of local beer, house wine or soft drink.

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New Year’s Eve at Jupiters Hotel & Casino Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style this year at Jupiters Hotel & Casino. Offering something for everyone, 2014 will begin with a bang!

Live entertainment will set the mood for a celebration with bands and DJs in the Atrium Bar, Quid Bar, The PA Pub and J Bar; best of all it’s free. With four restaurants to choose from, entwine, Osteria

Vivo, Spinners and Food Fantasy each have dining packages to impress, ensuring a memorable occasion. To top off the evening you’ll experience a spectacular balloon drop at midnight.

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Note: no show on 25/12/13 and 01/01/14.

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Surfers Paradise Tavern New Year’s Eve, Urban Sounds and more

BORN IN BONDI, BRED IN SURFERS

In 1925, the renowned hotel entrepreneur James (Jim) Cavill arrived and created the legendary Surfers Paradise Hotel. Over the decades it has evolved into one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic venues and 88 years on, the Surfers Paradise Tavern is still home to the locals and visitors, and is the heart of Surfers. It’s the last remaining authentic rock venue in Surfers Paradise. It boasts the famous Beergarden, home to some of the best live music on the GC and keeps with its core values of where music meets the sea. Whether you’re unwinding from a day’s work, heading out on the town, eager for great live music, keen to shoot some pool or for relaxing on a Sunday arvo on the balcony, the Beergarden is the place to be.

New Year’s Eve Glow Party The biggest venue in Surfers Paradise will host a News Year’s Eve Party to remember. Popular GC band, Venus Envy will feature as the night’s live entertainment, and with DJ’s until 5am, will have you dancing, singing and rocking out on this night of celebration. Your entry ticket comes with the chance to win one of five huge prizes drawn on the night. Prizes are a Double Pass to Big Day Out 2014, a $500 JB HI FI Voucher, a $500 BCF Voucher, a $500 Flight Centre Voucher and a $500 Dan Murphy’s Voucher.

Pre-sale tickets are only $29 and include two (2) free drinks on the night!

You can also buy tickets at the door for $40 which still includes two (2) free drinks. Join the event on Facebook and purchase tickets from www.ticketmaster.com.au The New Tuesday Night at the Beergarden The two major international nights on the Gold Coast are now together for one Massive Party! Uni & Backpackers night + Brazilian Party = the Biggest International Party on the GC! The Beergarden loves live music so they have decided to bring on board the best bands to party to. With the likes of Agent 77 and Moon Ranch, there is no reason to stay at home on a Tuesday night. They also love Hip Hop and R&B, so when the bands are taking a break, DJ-Mister P and DJ-TarmzFirstdivision do what they do best, and that’s bring that party vibe to the dance floor. Support LIVE MUSIC and if you live in Surfers, and you’re not really into the club scene, Tuesdays at The Beergarden is your place to be! Love – Live – Music Urban Sounds on Wednesday Nights The Night you have all been waiting for is almost here. Surfers Paradise Tavern & Beergarden, and 105.7 Radio Metro have joined forces to bring you Urban Sounds every Wednesday night. Join the likes of DeeJay Otto, DJ-Rykz & Stevie Z + Karavini (MC) as they bring together that Urban flavour that we all know and love.

Free entry all night, and the best part about this new night is that it will be broadcasting live onto 105.7 Radio Metro. It’s all happening every Wednesday night, so be part of history the URBAN SOUNDS is launched.

Hurricane’s Grill Surfers!

Celebrate NYE 2013 with a spectacular evening at

Residing on level 1 of the iconic and luxurious Soul Tower development and with the best views of the Surfers Paradise Beach 8pm and midnight fireworks, 2 dinner sittings available, 3 exclusive NYE menus and a guest DJ, Hurricane’s Grill Surfers Paradise is definitely sitting high on ‘The Place to Be’ list this New Year’s Eve. Reservations are essential and we recommend booking early, as both sittings have limited availability.

You can reserve your table on 07 5503 5500.

1st Sitting 5.30pm till 8pm – 3 Course Set Menu $129 / Kids Menu $69 The first sitting includes a delicious 3 course set menu, cocktail on arrival and a glass of Chandon to enjoy with the 8pm fireworks. For kids aged 12 and under, a very special NYE 3 course kids menu with a fun Hurricane’s Activity Kids Pack has been created.

2nd Sitting 8.30pm till late – 5 Course Banquet menu $189 The second sitting starts with a cocktail at the bar, followed by an exclusive 5 course NYE banquet menu featuring a variety of popular seafood, salads, ribs and specialty dishes such as Australian Wagyu Sirloin. At midnight, as the fireworks begin, guests will be served a glass of Chandon to celebrate the New Year.

If you’re looking for somewhere special to host your Christmas Party or gathering of 6 people or more this year, Hurricane’s Grill Surfers Paradise has champagne on arrival, a delicious 3 course menu, cocktail bar, stunning views of the Gold Coast’s famous Surfers Paradise Beach, and no Christmas meal is complete without the Bon Bons on the table!

You can view the menus which start at only $65pp, on their website www.surfers.hurricanesgrill.com.au.

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HERE IS AN IDEA!

We came across this on Facebook and thought it was such a great idea that we’d run with it and promote some of our locals who working on their very own small business, which we hope grow to be big businesses.

“Let’s buy Christmas presents from small local businesses and self-employed people. For example, from your neighbour who sells online, a local craftsperson, an up and coming musician, or local Mum-n’-Pop shops.

Let’s make sure our money goes to individual people and not multinational companies. This way, more local people will have a better Christmas. Support Local!”

Air Plants ‘What’s old is new’ seems to the latest revolution throughout Australia.

This is represented in clothing, furniture and now plants! Do you remember seeing Old Mans Beard hanging in your grand-parents backyard or a small plant attached to an ornament perched on their window seal? Amazingly these plants, called Air Plants live without soil and are making a comeback. Local small business owner, Stacey Panozzo from Air Plant Designs is bringing the Air Plant back.

There are over 400 varieties of air plants otherwise known as Tillandisas. The majority can be hung, glued or placed nearly anywhere in your house or garden with light. Air Plants a slow growing plants that produce gorgeous flowers throughout their long life.

Stacey’s hobby quickly grew into a popular small business as people snapped up her creations and purchased plants from her greenhouse in Tallebudgera. Her air plant designs have been referred to as ‘botanical bazaar’ and make for the perfect unique living Christmas gift for any nature lover. Mrs. Panozzo has been commissioned to create vertical gardens, along with selling hanging air plants, and drift wood creations. Her most popular air plant design is the ‘Flying Jelly Fish’.

You can purchase a unique living Christmas gift or see the Air Plant designs on facebook.com/airplantdesigns, Instagram @ airplantdesigns or at the Miami Marketta on Friday 13th December.

MissPrivalova.com.au The Gold Coast’s newest home-grown ladies fashion label. Specialising in bandage dresses, cocktail , party, vintage and special-event outfits and a great range of on-trend and on-budget fashion and high-tone business wear.

Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/missprivalovafashion or find us at www.missprivalova.com.au and sign-up to keep informed of the launch of our new store in 2014.

New shipment just arrived Dec 7 which includes a great range of dresses for your Xmas and New Years’ functions and many new bandage dresses.

Purely Yours Home & Skin Care Products Rhana Whitworth began making her own products after years of suffering, and seeing others suffer, from eczema, dermatitis, skin irritations, etc. When looking at products most of us use on a daily basis, she was shocked to see that one of the most common ingredients in commercial body/home care products (SLS) is used as industrial degreaser and a lot of ingredients are not only known skin irritants but considered carcinogenic as well. Natural products were Rhana’s remedy and Purely Yours was created. Most of Purely Yours products can be customised to suit individual needs and contain natural ingredients. Products include Face Care, Body Care, Bath Stuff, Hair Care, Home Care, Medicine Cabinet, Pet Care and even Pregnancy/Baby Care. Rhana carefully makes every product herself, and with no ‘fancy’ packaging, Purely Yours products are very affordable. Gift packages and vouchers are available, and a wonderful gift for anyone. www.facebook.com/purely-yours Phone 0413 406 253 or email tonka3@aapt.net.au to order.

Voodoo Wicks Marc and Tracy have joined together and created Voodoo Wicks – Handmade All Natural Candles and Melts. All their candles and melts are hand crafted using quality Australian Soy Wax and Beeswax with lead-free cotton wicks. Vintage candles are unique and recycled from Vintage glass and crystal, which has expended with Scented Retro Jars, Unscented Candalinas perfect for people with allergies, and their very own original Chakra Rainbows embedded with genuine crystals.

To see their range and place orders visit www.facebook.com/voodoowicks www.voodoowicksaus.webs.com/ or call 0478 097 409

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Christmas Carols Guide Friday 13 December Tamborine Village Lions Clubs – Carols in the Village Time: 5pm to 9pm Where: Memorial Hall, Tamborine/Waterford Road, Tamborine. Village About: An evening of family Christmas celebration starting with Twilight Markets at the hall grounds, Christmas Carols and great music provided by the “Satin Sounds” and other local performers, and a visit from Santa.

Saturday 14 December Alberton Community Christmas Carnival and Carols Time: 2pm to 8pm Where: 187 Alberton Road, Alberton About: Free children’s activities, BBQ, snacks and drinks for sale.

Santa visits at close of carols.

Nerang Celebrates Christmas Time: 2.30pm to 8.30pm Where: Bischof Park, 48 Nerang Street, Nerang About: 2.30pm – rides, sausage sizzle, free entertainment and variety of food stalls. 6.30pm – traditional Carols and Santa 8.30pm – Fireworks Broadbeach Christmas Carols Time: from 3pm Where: Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach About: Celebrate the spirit of Christmas under the stars in a free evening of live entertainment. Bring the family early to enjoy clowns, face painting, a jumping castle and slide, and so much more. The carols kick off at 6pm with performances from Marina Prior, Denis Walter, Jenna DearnessDark, Josh Needs, the Boogie Woogies, Santa and his elves, an incredible fireworks display and more.

Christmas in Your Park – Molendinar / Ashmore Time: 6.30pm to 9pm Where: Lynne Richardson Community Centre, Your Park, 2a Gidgee Court, Molendinar About: Join us for Christmas in Your Park, featuring big screen outdoor movie, food vans, face painting and entertainment Ormeau Carols Time: 4pm to 9pm Where: Brien Harris Oval, Peachey Road, Ormeau About: 4pm – rides, 7pm – Carols. Ormeau Carols is a free community event, with over 8,000

people gathering to celebrate and share joy of Christmas each year. Free entry and rides and great food available from 4pm.

Fantastic live show from 7pm.

Coolangatta Christmas Carols Time: 5pm – 7pm Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta

Sunday 15 December Colgate Palmolive Carols in the Park Time: 6pm to 9pm Where: Colgate Palmolive Park, Allied Drive, Arundel About: 6pm – Pre entertainment, 7pm to 9pm – Christmas Concert, 9pm – Fireworks. This is a free community Christmas event in support of The Smith Family and their Learning for Life Program. The concert will be hosted by television personalities Eva Milic and Paul Burt with some wonderful local known acts. Jumping castle, face painting, glow sticks and lots of food stalls.

Monday 16 December Christmas by the Sea, Palm Beach Time: 4.30pm to 8.30pm Where: Palm Beach Parklands, 945 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach About: Christmas by the Sea is a free annual community event.

A variety of food will be available to purchase, Santa will make an appearance and the night will also include a large fireworks show.

Sunday 22 December Jacobs Well Community Carols by Candlelight Time: 5.30pm to 9pm Where: Jacobs Well Community Centre, 27 Bay Drive, Jacobs Well About: Children’s entertainment with magician and sausage sizzle from 5.30pm. Community Carols from 6.30pm followed by Santa and fireworks.

Surfers Paradise – Carols on the Beach Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm Where: Surfers Paradise Beach, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise About: This event is a celebration of Christmas produced by Surfers Paradise Alliance for the local community and visitors to the precinct. The event will feature special guest artists including Frankie J Holden, Michelle Pettigrove, The Voice 2013 finalists Simon Meli and Caterina Torres, children’s entertainer Justine Clarke, world renowned Motown group The Drifters, and local identities such as David de Vito. The evening will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display.

The Team at The Bizz Gold Coast wish you A Very Merry Christmas and Wonderful New Year!

Be safe, healthy and happy. w! ts o n ea k S o Bo ited Lim

Saturday 21 December Carols on the Broadwater Time: 3pm to 7pm Where: Southport Yacht Club, 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach About: Join Southport Yacht Club for the annual Carols on the Broadwater, listen to the voices of a local choir, with glow sticks and activities for the kids including Santa’s arrival at 5.30pm.

Fundraising will also be held for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.

Christmas Movie Night Time: 7pm to 9pm Where: Broadwater Parklands, The Great Lawn About: There is no better way to spend a warm summer night than kicking back under the stars with the kids to enjoy a great movie.

To celebrate the festive season the December feature film is ‘Arthur Christmas’ Rated G.

Holiday Cooking Fun These school holidays at RACV Royal Pines Resort.

Book your kids in for a fun filled morning with our creative cooking classes with a choice of pizza, sushi or burger making. While the children have fun, you can sit back and enjoy high tea in Panorama Lounge at a special rate of only $25 per person. Limited numbers - Book today!

Dates: 6,7 & 8 January, 2014 Time: 10am -11.30am Price: $30 auto club members I $35 for non members

Reservations essential. Phone 07 5597 8700.

RACV Royal Pines Resort Ross Street, Benowa, QLD www.racv.com.au/royalpines *Conditions apply. Auto club members include RACQ, NRMA and RACV.

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More magic for the Gold Coast MYSTIQUE to open January 1 – 31

Acclaimed Australian illusionist Michael Boyd brings Mystique and some of the world’s best illusions to Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast.

Following his hugely successful Cabaret De Paris at Jupiters Theatre, and off the back of standing ovations in Australia’s Got Talent, he will open the famed live magic extravaganza Mystique at Sea World Resort’s Ocean Theatre on January 1, though to 31.

Featuring some of the world’s most impressive illusions (designed and built by the same team that work alongside the famous David Copperfield) as well as jaw-dropped escapes, levitations, transformations, special effect and mind blowing disappearances, Boyd’s incredible production will surprise and delight. “Audiences will be left in utter disbelief as they see things which they believe to be impossible yet are happening right in front of their eyes. The show will make people question their sense of reality and what is and isn’t possible,” says Michael Boyd. “It’s a perfect show for this exciting new theatre and will appeal to families on holidays from all over the country, as well as Gold Coast residents who are so known for supporting live theatre and events,” he said. “Mystique promises to be THE show of January!”

Mystique first premiered in 2009 in Melbourne Crown Casino and since then it has played to more than 100,000 people each year, with new acts and extravagance being added each season by Boyd. “Mystique is absolutely full of the world’s best magic and awe, it’s brimming with wow and we can’t wait to open!”

Mystique by Michael Boyd Date: Time:

Price: Venue:

Bookings:

From Wednesday 1 to Friday 31 January 2014 Tuesday to Sunday at 7.30pm and matinées on Saturday and Sunday at 2.00pm Children $39.99, Adults $49.99, Family $139.99 Sea World Resort’s OCEAN THEATRE, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Get your tickets now at SeaWorldResort.com.au or call 133 FUN.

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Swingin Safari – Tapas | Bar | Dining | Music “Welcome to one of the coolest, kitchest kitchens in town, where the ambience is fun and mood is full of love...”

Swingin Safari is a licensed restaurant with a unique difference, actually many unique differences, and The Bizz GC would like to acknowledge its place in the Gold Coast community by featuring this iconic establishment and the fact that it is so much more than a restaurant – it’s a cultural hub. Rich in history Swingin Safari was built as an original Gold Coast beach house in the 1970’s and longtime locals will no doubt have dined there when it was the The Crab Cooker in the late 90’s/early naughties. In 2003 the house opened its doors as Swingin Safari with local personality and visionary Neil Beattie at the helm. Neil’s background was in pubs and clubs and he had a vision of a community-minded business model that was able to offer affordable and quality dining, as well as making the house a resource to help develop the local arts scene. “It’s a cultural space now” says Mr Beattie, “there’s a need for an alternative model to the nightclubs that can facilitate our emerging cultural growth. It’s not about bigger venues it’s about the small boutique venues to cater for pockets of creativity.”

The Tapas style menu offers something for everyone and sharing a platter of International Street Food with friends has become a favourite past-time for many Gold Coast locals. The after-dinner entertainment gave the likes of Tijuana Cartel and The Hanlon Brothers their start, and Theatre nights, Dance nights, Art displays and more enable this restaurant to be treated as a cultural hub for locals to come and utilise it as a place to develop their craft.

Despite two long years of having the street closed to foot traffic and passers-by due to the building of the Light Rail, Swingin Safari this year is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and has proven its foundation on the Gold Coast, and loyalty from our residents who return week after week to enjoy a meal and stay on to witness and be part of a number of cultural activities on offer.

We have been made aware that the owners of the property are eager to sell Swingin Safari and are alarmed at the possibility of new owners developing the site and closing down this amazing piece of Gold Coast history and establishment where locals can dine and take part in the arts in a socially friendly and enriching manner. Development is important to our city but so is our cultural history. We’d like to start a community discussion where like-minded Gold Coast businesses and people can come together and talk about how we can band together to save Swingin Safari. Maybe we can pool our resources and buy it ourselves!? Expressions of interest, letters of support and all ideas are welcome at saveswinginsafari@thebizzgc.com.au We’ve filled this page with information and reasons to visit Swingin Safari though there is so much more. Visit www.swinginsafari.com to learn more, see their seasonally-changing menu and keep updated on their events and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ swingin-safari If you’re still deciding what to do this New Year’s Eve, Swingin Safari has everything covered from food to entertainment, featuring a great local original band, The Rectifiers, who will have you dancing the night away with their Rockabilly Rhythm & Blues. And Tijuana Cartel return from the States to perform over two nights on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd December so we recommend getting your tickets now to avoid disappointment when the shows are sold out.

Swingin Safari: 2945 Surfers Paradise Blvd (Cnr Thornton St), Surfers Paradise Ph. 07 5538 3762

A Week at Swingin Safari International Street Food 6pm TUESDAYS: “The Tango Club & Avant Garde Cinema” a relaxed way to learn the dance of love & mingle ...And Movies for the quirky! 7pm.

WEDNESDAYS: “Improvised” hosted by the Hanlon Bros every Lyric Riff and Groove created on the spot. $5 from 9pm.

THURSDAYS: Forro D-Quinta Trio authentic Brazilian Trio, reggae roots and classic Brazilian style of music... $5 from 9pm.

FRIDAYS: Mad Peruvians present Friday Fiesta, South Americana, SalsaTon, RegaeTon & funky Latin house; Salsa lessons from 7- 8pm…$5 from 8pm.

SATURDAY HOUSE PARTY: the best local DJs play the classic set of Safari Smiles w/ funk, old school mixes & deep hip house groove $10 from 8pm SUNDAY ARVO SESH: Local bands or Dj with special safari events each week – check website for details. From 3pm.

What’s it all about?

An approach to revive the simplicity and grace of the dinner dance era of the 1960’s, Swingin Safari has established itself as a local cultural hub as its point of difference. What was supposed to be a three month experiment to test an idea in 2003 is still in 2013 supplying DJ’s, VJ’s and some of the smoothest musicians and bands in the country, as well as the primary business of being a licenced restaurant that offers tapas of a-la-carte dining for weddings-parties-anything blended with table tennis, free wi fi, coffee, cocktails, dressups, board games, dance the Tango or groove to class old school funk/soul/rock ‘n’ roll or live music all with the twist of the weird and the wonderful.

Culture Tapas – Bar – Dining - Music Expect something totally different, charismatic, ‘grown up’; a feel that’s just on the stylish side of bohemian, a retro eclectic antithesis of the minimalist modern look.

Set in an original Queensland Beach house it offers 7 different themed rooms or areas for private parties, dinners, corporate functions and fun! A hub for creativity, open to experimentation with all soft of cultural pursuits.

Operations Dress Code: After 6pm – Smart Casual, no thongs or boardshorts Hours: Every day 4pm to Midnight. *Some Mondays are closed *Closed Christmas Day Available every day and night for workshops, seminars, special occasions, fashion parades, on location movie and photographic shoots and whatever your heart desires – don’t be afraid to ask!! www.thebizzgc.com.au

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Out & About Victoria, Sarndra and Danica at TEN Tenors

Tanya and Julien at Cabana Lounge Bar

Ranee and Lachlan at Southport Sharks

Chris and David at Southport Sharks

Marie and Donna at TEN Tenors

Joanne and Tracey at TEN Tenors

Milly and Zoe at Saks

Luke and Cleo at GC Indie TV Film Network

Nathaniel, Larissa and Pslams at GC Indie TV Film Network

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Malcolm and Shannon at Surfers Paradise Marriott

Darren, Anika and Elena at Surfers Paradise Marriott

Corey and Monique at “That 80’s Show”

“That 80’s Show” Band at Burleigh Town Tavern

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Carla, Beau and Christie-Lee

Zivanna, Renae and Cassie at The Loft

Vanessa, Emma, Jo and Abigail

Social Pics Tony and Wendy at PA Bar

Darren and Brooke at PA Bar

Lawrance and Hayley at PA Bar

Alter Egos Band at PA Bar

Shaina, Ali and Jenna at PA Bar

Cameron, Anna, Christie and Tom at Harrigans

Taco Box (Mike) and Natasha at PA Bar

Bec Whitehead & Mayor Tate at TV HEAD

Ryan and Juliette at Vans Warped Tour ‘13

Jake, Christie and Dylan at Vans Warped Tour ‘13

Erin and Brigette at TV HEAD

Dean, Emma and George at TV HEAD

Jason and Lisa at Burleigh Town Tavern

Warren and Judy at Burleigh Town Tavern

Kevin and Eleanor at Burleigh Town Tavern

Alicia and Justin at “That 80’s Show”

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Love your pet…

Just Walk Me!

The Markets Guide Sat 21 December Burleigh Farmers Markets

Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway 7:00am-12:00noon Rain, Hail or Shine!

Carrara Markets

Cnr Gooding Dve and Manchester Rd 7:00am-4:00pm

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Farmers Market Rain or Shine 6:30am-11:30am

Marina Mirage Farmers Markets 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach 7:00am-11:00am Spend a free morning out with all the family including your dog, and join in on a healthy walk and morning tea in the park.

Council’s Animal Management team and industry experts will be on hand to provide advice, tips and giveaways. Regular exercise and socialisation is important for good health and well-being for all breeds and sizes. As well as promoting fitness and alleviating boredom, did you know it stimulates a dog’s senses!?

All this helps to reduce unwanted behaviours such as destructive digging and chewing, excessive barking and aggression; and it’s a great way to spend some quality time with your ‘best friend’.

Marina Quays Village Markets

When: Sunday 15 December Where: Robina Parkway

Southport Sharks Farmers Markets

Time: 7:00am to 10:00am Cost: FREE

January 2014 Joel Creasey – Friday 3rd January Joel Creasey is one of Australia’s youngest, brightest and most sought-after comedians.

Lovingly referred to as Australia’s ‘Acid Tongue Prince’ – in only a short time Joel has built a cult following that is rapidly growing into the wider Australian community.

Tickets: $25.00 (Singles) $22.00 (groups) $79.00 (Dinner and Show). Doors and bar open at 6.30pm; Showtime 8.00pm. Strictly 18+only.

Nick Cody – Friday 10th January Nick’s brand of stand-up offers a unique combination of edgy, thought-provoking material ranging from brutally honest and uninhibited storytelling to rapid-fire and hilarious social comedy.

"Both uncontrollably laugh-out-loud funny and hang-your-head-inshame funny…" 4 STARS - Herald Sun Tickets: $25.00 (Singles) $22.00 (groups) $79.00 (Dinner and Show). Doors and bar open at 6.30pm; Showtime 8.00pm. Strictly 18+ only.

Daniel Townes – Friday 17th January Daniel Townes began performing comedy in late 2003 and since emerging on the scene as one of the country’s hottest comedy prospects he has taken his gags global.

Based in Sydney and occasionally London, Townes is one of Australia's youngest International Comedians. Tickets: $25.00 (Singles) $22.00 (groups) $79.00 (Dinner and Show). Doors and bar open at 6.30pm; Showtime 8.00pm. Strictly 18+ only.

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Village Square, 2 Sickle Ave, Hope Island 7:00am-3:30pm

Palm Beach/Currumbin Farmers Markets

Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Thrower Drive 6:00am-11:00am

Produce by the Pier

Broadwater Parklands, The Great Lawn & The Pier Marine Parade, Southport 8:00am-2:00pm Southport Sharks Football Club, Cnr Musgrave and Olsen Ave 6:30am-12:00noon

Sunday 22 December Banora Farmers Market Club Banora, Leisure Drive 7:00am-11:00am

Beechmont Markets

Old School Site, Beechmont Road 8:00am-12:00noon

Broadbeach Art & Craft Market Kurrawa Park 8:00am-2:00pm

Burleigh Heads, The Village Markets

Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway 8:00am-1:00pm

Every Wed, Fri and Sat Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

Surfers Paradise foreshore (north and south of Cavill) 4:00pm-9:00pm Will be cancelled in inclement weather

Sun 22 December (cont.)

Carrara Markets

Cnr Gooding Dve and Manchester Rd 7:00am-4:00pm

Coolangatta Art & Craft Markets Along Marine Parade 8:00am-2:00pm

Gold Coast Turf Club Food & Farmers Markets Gold Coast Turf Club, Racecourse Drive 6:00am -11:00am

Marina Quays Village Markets

Village Square, 2 Sickle Ave, Hope Island 7:00am-3:30pm

Miami Organic GC Farmers Markets

Miami State High School, 2137-2205 Gold Coast Hwy 6:00am-11:00am

Miami Marketta Fresh Produce + Gourmet Food Markets Rabbit + Cocoon, 23 Hillcrest Pde 6:00am-12:00noon Nerang Fresh Produce & Craft Markets Lavelle Street, Nerang 6:30am-12:00noon

PCYC Markets Tweed Heads Inside PCYC Hall adj to building (Recreation Street Reserve)

Twilight Markets Christmas Markets GC

Broadwater Parklands Friday 20 and Saturday 21 December 4:00pm-10:00pm

Emerald Lakes Gourmet Food & Craft Market

Emerald Lakes Complex, The Boulevard, Carrara 3:00pm-7:00pm Thursdays

Tweed Twilight Markets

Jack Evans Boat Harbour 2:00pm-8:00pm 2nd & 4th Friday of month (13 & 27 December)

Sun 29 December Burleigh Heads, Art & Craft Markets The Esplanade 8:00am-2:00pm

Carrara Markets

Cnr Gooding Dve and Manchester Rd 7:00am-4:00pm

Currumbin Valley Community Markets Currumbin Community Farm Campus 1226 Currumbin Creek Road 9:30am-2:00pm

Gold Coast Turf Club Food & Farmers Markets Gold Coast Turf Club, Racecourse Drive 6:00am -11:00

Marina Quays Village Markets

Village Square, 2 Sickle Ave, Hope Island 7:00am-3:30pm

Tamborine Mountain Local Producers Market

Miami Organic GC Farmers Markets

Sat 28 December

Miami Marketta Fresh Produce + Gourmet Food Markets Rabbit + Cocoon, 23 Hillcrest Pde 6:00am-12:00noon

Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, Main Western Rd 7:00am-12:00noon

Burleigh Markets

Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway 7:00am-12:00noon Rain, Hail or Shine!

Carrara Markets

Cnr Gooding Dve and Manchester Rd 7:00am-4:00pm

Canungra Markets

State Primary School in Christie Street 8:00am-1:00pm

Marina Mirage Farmers Markets 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach 7:00am-11:00am

Marina Quays Village Markets

Village Square, 2 Sickle Ave, Hope Island 7:00am-3:30pm

Miami State High School, 2137-2205 Gold Coast Hwy 6:00am-11:00am

Monaco Markets “Monaco Centre�

Cnr Rio Vista Blvd and Monaco Street 8:00am-12:00noon

Nerang Fresh Produce & Craft Markets Lavelle Street, Nerang 6:30am-12:00noon

Paradise Point Art & Craft Markets The Esplanade 7:00am-2:00pm

PCYC Markets Tweed Heads Inside PCYC Hall adj to building (Recreation Street Reserve)

Tamborine Mountain Local Producers Market Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, Main Western Rd 7:00am-12:00noon

Mudgeeraba Farmers Market

Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Cnr Mudgeeraba & Worongary Rds 6:00am-11:00am

Palm Beach/Currumbin Farmers Markets

Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Thrower Drive 6:00am-11:00am

Produce by the Pier

Broadwater Parklands, Southport 8:00am-2:00pm

Southport Sharks Farmers Markets

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Beaudesert Market

Dick Westerman Park, 2-14 Enterprise Drive 7:00am-4:00pm

Burleigh Farmers Markets

Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway 7:00am-12:00noon Rain, Hail or Shine!

Carrara Markets

Cnr Gooding Dve and Manchester Rd 7:00am-4:00pm

Marina Mirage Farmers Markets 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach 7:00am-11:00am

Marina Quays Village Markets

Village Square, 2 Sickle Ave, Hope Island 7:00am-3:30pm

Mudgeeraba Farmers Market

Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Cnr Mudgeeraba & Worongary Rds 6:00am-11:00am

Nerang Fresh Produce & Craft Markets Lavelle Street, Nerang 6:30am-12:00noon

PCYC Markets Tweed Heads

Inside PCYC Hall adj to building (Recreation Street Reserve)

Tamborine Mountain Local Producers Market Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, Main Western Rd 7:00am-12:00noon

The Upper Market

Upper Coomera State College, 137 Reserve Road 9:00am-1:00pm

Sat 11 January Burleigh Farmers Markets

Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway 7:00am-12:00noon Rain, Hail or Shine!

Carrara Markets

Cnr Gooding Dve and Manchester Rd 7:00am-4:00pm

Mudgeeraba Bowls Club Car Boot Arts & Crafts

Marina Mirage Farmers Markets

Palm Beach/Currumbin Farmers Markets

Marina Quays Village Markets

Produce by the Pier

Mudgeeraba Farmers Market

1 Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba 7:00am-12:00noon

Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Thrower Drive 6:00am-11:00am Broadwater Parklands, The Great Lawn & The Pier Marine Parade, Southport 8:00am-2:00pm

Southport Sharks Farmers Markets Southport Sharks Football Club, Cnr Musgrave and Olsen Ave 6:30am-12:00noon

Sunday 5 January Banora Farmers Market

74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach 7:00am-11:00am

Village Square, 2 Sickle Ave, Hope Island 7:00am-3:30pm Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Cnr Mudgeeraba & Worongary Rds 6:00am-11:00am

Palm Beach/Currumbin Farmers Markets

Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Thrower Drive 6:00am-11:00am

Produce by the Pier

Broadwater Parklands, The Great Lawn & The Pier Marine Parade, Southport 8:00am-2:00pm

Southport Sharks Farmers Markets

Broadbeach Art & Craft Markets Kurrawa Park 8:00am-2:00pm

Southport Sharks Football Club, Cnr Musgrave and Olsen Ave 6:30am-12:00noon

Burleigh Village Markets

Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway 8:00am-1:00pm

Sunday 12 January Coolangatta Art & Craft Markets

Club Banora, Leisure Drive 7:00am-11:00am

Carrara Markets

Along Marine Parade 8:00am-2:00pm

Gold Coast Turf Club Food & Farmers Markets

Cnr Gooding Dve and Manchester Rd 7:00am-4:00pm

Marina Quays Village Markets

Gold Coast Turf Club, Racecourse Drive 6:00am -11:00am

Cnr Gooding Dve and Manchester Rd 7:00am-4:00pm

Carrara Markets

Gold Coast Turf Club, Racecourse Drive 6:00am -11:00am

Gold Coast Turf Club Food & Farmers Markets

Village Square, 2 Sickle Ave, Hope Island 7:00am-3:30pm

Marina Quays Village Markets

Miami Marketta Fresh Produce + Gourmet Food Markets

Rabbit + Cocoon, 23 Hillcrest Pde 6:00am-12:00noon

Miami Organic GC Farmers Markets

Miami State High School, 2137-2205 Gold Coast Hwy 6:00am-11:00am

Village Square, 2 Sickle Ave, Hope Island 7:00am-3:30pm

Miami Marketta Fresh Produce + Gourmet Food Markets Rabbit + Cocoon, 23 Hillcrest Pde 6:00am-12:00noon Miami Organic GC Farmers Markets

Miami State High School, 2137-2205 GC Hwy 6:00am-11:00am

Nerang Fresh Produce & Craft Markets Lavelle Street, Nerang 6:30am-12:00noon

The Oracle Farmers Markets

Oracle Blvd, Broadbeach (off Elizabeth & Surf Pde) 7:00am-1:00pm

PCYC Markets Tweed Heads

Inside PCYC Hall adj to building (Recreation Street Reserve)

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Zircus Rolls into Jupiters Hotel & Casino

The Jupiters Theatre curtain is set to rise on Friday 27th December for Zircus – an Entertainment Spectacular!

From the beautiful to the bizarre, featuring a powerful and charismatic cast of internationally-renowned circus performers from across the globe, Zircus promises to exhilarate and mesmerise audiences of all ages.

Ringmaster ‘Z’, the eccentric maestro of the bizarre, will lead audiences through the weird and wonderful world of Zircus as theatre-goers experience an impressive line-up of world class acts.

The Risley Brothers will bring to the stage their flare for Icarian Games, one of the oldest and most challenging circus tricks whereby one artist is juggled on the feet of another. The eighth generation circus stars have performed in prominent stage shows in the US as well as the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Water for Elephants’.

Widely regarded as the ‘World’s Greatest Hula Hoop Artist’, LA’s Mathew Pendl is not only famous for his jaw-dropping skills but for his unique take on the art, combining dance, mime and comedy. His successful career has seen him star in live theatre, stage shows, TV and film.

Other international acts featured in the production include the edge-of-your-seat stunts of swinging trapeze artist Nick Rothlisberger, Romanian acrobatic Adagio trio, the X-treme Brothers and incredible Las Vegas contortionist Jordan McNight.

Jupiters Hotel & Casino Managing Director Aaron Gomes said the non-stop thrill and action of Zircus and the excitement of international acts which Australia has never seen before makes for perfect holiday entertainment. “The festive season is all about fun and excitement and Zircus promises to deliver just that, giving people of all ages the chance to just sit back, relax and simply be wowed by the incredible skill of world-renowned performers.”

Producer Sue Porrett said Zircus is a quirky yet extravagant production. “Zircus is adrenaline-pumping entertainment bursting with energy for the entire 90 minutes. With highskilled circus performers, comedic flare and incredible dancers and vocalists, Zircus is pure entertainment with never a dull moment,” she said.

Zircus will call Jupiters Theatre home for a strictly limited season with nightly performances Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30pm, Sundays at 4:00pm, Wednesday 1:00pm Matinees and a Saturday Matinee starting at 3:00pm.

Show tickets are $59 for adults, children and seniors Wednesday through Sunday with a Tuesday ‘Ringmaster Special’ ticket price of just $49, while dinner and show tickets are from only $69. A family package is also available for two adults and two children at $210 for Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Matinee performances.

Tickets are on sale now and can be booked through Ticketek at ticketek.com.au or by calling 132 849

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Wallaby’s New Year’s Eve Country Rock Party One of the oldest classic Queensland hotels in the Gold coast area, the heritage listed Wallaby Hotel will be seeing in the New Year with a country bang! The Wallaby’s New Year’s Eve Country Rock Party will feature the high-energy, FUN and amazing talents of The Bostocks and The Daisy Dukes.

Located just off the Pacific Highway at Mudgeeraba, a few minutes from Robina Town Centre and only 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise, the management and staff would love to welcome you to the Wallaby to celebrate the biggest night of the year with them. With great food, plenty of drinks, country-warmth atmosphere and two incredible live acts, this will be toe-tapping, joyful affair.

“The Daisy Dukes” is Golden Guitar nominated and Golden Fiddle winning Rachel Bostock and the 2010 MusicOz/APRA Songwriter of the Year Jesse Emmanual. With Jesse on rhythm guitar and Rachel on the violin, their voices blend together in harmony as they put their own spin on modern hits and golden oldies that are all sing-a-long classics.

“The Bostocks” is siblings Rachel, Rob and Sara Bostock. The group were nominated for two Golden Guitar Awards and took out an Australian Songwriting Award for their current single ‘Another Lifetime’, as well as winning a Golden Fiddle Award for Best Band. With Rachel’s amazing fiddle solos and ability, to Rob’s breathtaking guitar skills and lead breaks, to Sara’s charismatic and energetic bass playing, combined with their strong, warm vocal harmonies, you get music that is infectious and stage presence that always leaves audiences wanting more.

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Thanks to the Wallaby Hotel and Old School Management, we have a Dinner for Two to give away, so you can be part of the Wallaby’s New Year’s Eve Country Rock Party and bring in the New Year with two of the Gold Coast’s most successful live acts, The Daisy Dukes and The Bostocks!

Simply visit www.thebizzgc.com.au to enter. Good Luck!

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BONJAH Blue Tone Black Heart Tour

Monday 30 December Surfers Paradise Beergarden

BONJAH announce their return with the infectious new single Blue Tone Black Heart and accompanying national tour. The acclaimed band have carved a reputation as a captivating must see live act, building a loyal following nationally and playing many sold out shows all over the world. After having huge success on radio this year and a Triple J ‘Like’ with a version cover of “Lorde” that’s had 230,000+ views on You Tube, these upcoming shows are a must see. The new single heralds the return of a band that has embraced its true sound, is laden with huge hooks and Mossop’s unique vocal delivery. Super producer, Jan Skubiszewski (Way of the Eagle) was at the helm and the chemistry elevated the band to exciting new heights in the studio.

Playing at Surfers Paradise Beergarden on Monday 30th December, BONJAH is a must see show! Presented by Spotify, Tone Deaf, Beat, Gaga, Lemon Tree Music and 123 Agency, tickets available from ticketmaster.com.au, Surfers Paradise Beergarden and www.bonjahmusic.com so get in before they sell out.

Surfers Paradise Beergarden Cnr Cavill & Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise 07 5570 1322 www.surfersbeergarden.com.au

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Thanks to Surfers Paradise Beergarden we have a Double Pass to give away to see BONJAH live on Monday 30th December.

Simply visit www.thebizzgc.com.au to enter. Good Luck!

CHRISTINE ANU During an illustrious career spanning more than two decades, Christine has amassed a multitude of achievements spanning across music, theatre, dance, film, television and children’s entertainment. A multi-ARIA nominee and recipient, Christine has had platinum albums, a Green Room Award for Best Actress in a Musical, won song of the year (for My Island Home) and is an eight-time Deadly Award recipient.

She’s had success after success in the entertainment arena and will be gracing us with her presence here on the Gold Coast on Friday 7th March at RSL Club Southport.

The Bizz GC got to speak with Christine about her career and life in the Australian entertainment industry.

After finishing a course in dance Christine came to know a gentleman by the name of Neil Murray who is an Australian musician and writer, and was a founding member of the Warumpi Band which was the first major Aboriginal rock group in the early 80’s and influential Aboriginal rock band.

“My life was sheltered until I left home” Christine tells us, “and all of a sudden I learned about all sorts of bands in the indigenous side. Neil saw me singing and said, ‘Wow what a voice’, and asked me to come and do some backing vocals.” She laughs as she explains, “For me, all my singing was totally culturally based – open air, no amps and singing at the top of my freakin’ lungs! I thought if I’m going to learn the ropes then Neil seems like the right fellow to talk with. So my first gig was pubrock gig. I didn’t tell my school because I don’t think we were allowed extra-curricular activity. It was in Sylvania Waters in Sydney and Neil slipped me $50, and that was like a million bucks!” she proclaims. “It was a great opportunity for me to sing and learn, and get my friends in for free and shout them with the $50” she laughed.

That gig led to a lifetime in the industry for Christine Anu who ended up signing with Mushroom Records. “In those days there weren’t any development programs; I was on the dole and scarily putting together a demo album, or pre-recording of styling which was my first album, and had a $6,000 grant. $6,000 was like two million at that time” she laughs. “I was living in women’s housing and went travelling around doing gigs; we went all the way to Torres Strait with this little DAT (digital audio tape) and recording things like rain hitting the dingy that were rippled reflections of a concentrated sound picture of how I grew up” she told us.

With hits including My Island Home and Sunshine on a Rainy Day, Christine Anu

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cemented herself as a leading Australian musician. “So I went to Mushroom and before I knew it 10 years had passed!”

Outside the industry, listeners/viewers are unaware of the ‘real’ life of our entertainers, and how a decade of dedication and hard work can end at any time. Christine tells us, “Management wound up, and we were tied up with Mushroom so that wound up. I found myself a solo trader after that point.

I had to beg, steal and borrow, whatever I could – the story of every muso in the country” she says. “I was getting my exposure through the record company and since then it’s been echoes of years gone by. It doesn’t mean you don’t exist if you don’t have the big machines of the record companies; it’s just functioning in the real world like most muso’s do when earning their way for bread and butter. I would say to kids that it’s not very dignified sometimes. You ask why am I crying, why does it hurt so much – because it’s all I have, nothing to fall back on.” For the ups and downs of the industry, Christine focuses on the ups and continues on the path that gives her so much joy, “21 years later I still love it! I have the most awesome job in the world and am just fixated on a crowd clapping” We asked about signing with a new label and she says, “I’ve knocked on many doors, God knows, but no. I’d love to have a record deal though it’s so fast with the product coming through at the moment; new and exciting acts, and Jessica is filling that role in a very successful way” she proudly states. “It’s like the passing of the baton though there’s no traditional ceremony for that” she jests.

“I may not be signed but I’ve still got my voice!”

Starring in Bloody Mary in Opera Australia’s production of South Pacific Christine happily explains, “I’m playing a wonderful role alongside the likes of Lisa McCune and Teddy Rhodes. I’m still doing my thing, dappling in musical theatre and television.

And my kids are growing up now,” she laughs “I used to put them in my back pack and take them with me, but now one is graduating I can’t do that any-more!”

REWIND – The Aretha Franklin Songbook will give Gold Coaster’s the opportunity to experience the incredible vocals and talents of Christine Anu and on the show she says, “This is a set-list honouring one of my idols in life. I freakin’ LOVE her!” she exclaims. The songs are already hits and allow the songstress to show the versatility in her range and talent, “This is an opportunity for me to translate such wonderful songs and hopefully not wreck them in the audience’ eyes” she jokes.

“Aretha is so intimidating and I do the show with so much respect. I just want to put my stamp on them, and it can be so nice to hear someone else’s voice in a song that’s

a classic. She sings in the heavens and I love the challenge of how I’m going to get there. You know it’s not even technical prowess, it’s the raw emotion in these songs that Aretha got.” REWIND will also feature Christine’s own songs and she explains, “I’m always surprised that people won’t let me come off stage without singing My Island Home.” Performing on the Gold Coast she says, “I’m a Queensland gal and I’ll always love coming to Queensland. I hope they pick up the gig guides and see I’m playing, and come along to the show.”

With sell-out shows and multiple performances at venues across Australia, REWIND continues to be a show that receives rave reviews from audiences and critics, and in this must-see performance Christine conjures soulful interpretations of Aretha’s most memorable songs including the signature tunes Respect and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, as well as Chain of Fools and many other legendary classics like Today I Sing the Blues. The show itself has been described by critics as an event that ‘captures and celebrates the high standard of live Australian music and artists today’ and Christine’s performance as ‘elegant, powerful and seductive’.

Performing for one night only at RSL Club Southport on Friday 7th March, tickets are on sale now and will no doubt sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased at www. southportrsl.com.au or by calling 5552 4200.

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Teale Jakubenko Since the launch of Teale Jakubenko’s EP, “Good Times Start Right Now” on 10th August 2013, he has travelled and played an array of random venues from Melbourne to Townsville and back to homeground here on the Gold Coast, on the promotional tour. Having been fortunate enough to be at his launch at The Arts Centre Gold Coast, I was eager to speak with Teale again about the tour and his next steps. It is my personal view (and I believe I have an exceptional ‘ear’ when it comes to music and talent) that Teale Jakubenko is the most promising artist of the moment – locally, nationally and even internationally, and strongly recommend you give “Good Times Start Right Now” a listen. With a music style that Teale aptly labels ‘SPOCK’ (a mix of Soul, Pop and Rock), he fits into almost all genres and has an honest sound and feel that is also commercially viable.

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Teale Jakubenko has been gigging in Australia and overseas since he was only 15 years of age, and has played alongside globally recognised bands including Good Charlotte, Evermore and Thirsty Merc. When I last spoke with Teale about his EP launch he said, “I think you’re on a winner with a song that sounds good acoustic. If you have people engaged with a live acoustic song, when you add the whole band or listen to the produced recording, it just takes it to another level.” His acoustic set was the first of his songs that I had heard and I was blown away. He was right. I was engaged in the acoustic version and I ‘spock-out’ to the recorded CD. The feature track, “Move On” is a great example of how it’s a much bigger song on the album than at the acoustic launch, yet at the launch I found myself tapping away with my head bopping around like I actually knew the song already.

By Natasha Leventhal

confidence which is hard to do, and now I have that and the product, I’m so ready. I want that opportunity again because I can go in there and smash it!”

One of the hardest industries in the world to break, Teale talks about perseverance and taking it in steps.

Like many artists, he believes “a bit of fete will come in” and is waiting for the right opportunity and the right person to come along and say they think they can take him to the next level. “If that happens, I’ll say YEEHAA!” he laughs. At the same time he recognises he has to put in the hard yards and do all he can to attract that right person.

Jakubenko can be a tongue-twister and I had to pose the question of him considering shortening it to Jak. He accepted the question in good humour and told us how his cousin, Josh Jakubenko, who is also in the music industry, only recently took on the music name of Josh Jack. “Not Self-managed and self-funded, me though” he said, “Before people Teale is working the music industry got to know me as a musician they with every conviction and all the just knew me as Teale.” He let slip dedication you would expect from that Teale is actually his middle an artist who knows they have a name and admitted not a lot of product and wants to put it out to people knew that. I did manage to the world. “I’m just so busy!” he get his first name though will keep laughs and more seriously adds, that for another article.

“I love it. I just want to play as many gigs as possible and raise Winding up 2013, Teale will awareness on who I am and the be featured on Channel 10’s sound I have. I want people to Morning Show on December 14th have the opportunity of hearing performing a cover of Prince’s the songs and forming their own 1999. “It’s not quite me” he laughs opinions of them and hopefully “but it’s that time of year and it’s a loving them.” The grounded artist song that fits so I understand why goes on to say, “There is a massive they’ve requested it. Of course element of luck in this industry and I’d prefer to do my own song, but I think I’m due for a bit it [laughs].

I’m working on it right now and In saying that, if someone comes getting it to a stage where I can along and wants to help you get enjoy playing it so the viewers to the next level, that’s because can enjoy it.” Finishing the year, you’re doing something right. he will perform at the Brisbane Someone said to me, luck is when International Tennis for NOVA FM opportunity meets preparedness, on 30th December in the courtyard and I’m definitely prepared. I and says, “I’m really excited about can back up any luck with my it!” We can see him perform locally performances and people liking at The Loft on Chevron Island on what I do.”

Sunday 15th December where He explains how he got a break he will be headlining for up-andearly in his career in the music comers Sean Emmett and Kiara industry and tells us “I had a taste Rodrigues, “They’re from Sydney of success right away and was and part of Young Talent Time, and signed to an American company they remind me of trying to give it within two years of getting into a go as a youth, so I’m happy to music.” Laughing he says “I listen share the stage with them and help back to those recordings and with advice” he says. It’s a Sunday hope no-one ever discovers them. acoustic session at starts at 4pm.

I was terrible compared to now.”

“Sometimes when I feel down I Teale will see in the New Year with wonder if that was my opportunity good company and good drinks and I’ve missed it due to being “that are cold”, and promises to so young and unprepared at the make some noise in 2014. “I’m time. But I realise I had to build my getting back in to the studio and

doing more live/raw recordings as opposed the real produced Good Times Start Right Now. I’m also making it a mission to get more in touch with social media and YouTube with originals and some covers. It’s an area I need to tap in to.” He laughs as he tells us, “I only got on Facebook this year!” Working on new songs at the moment he explains, “They’re a bit different again to the EP. I think I’m already evolving as an artist.”

Another goal is to team up with other artists,

“I work well with more heads” he says jovially, “so would love to team up with other artists and come up with something that’s a hit!” His number 1 goal though is raising awareness and getting people to listen. “I really just want people to hear my music and make their own decision on whether they like me as a musician and an artist. I’ve been so focused on performing live as that’s what I’m really all about, but I need to work on spreading the word and getting the music out there. You can’t sit around and wait, you’ve got to get out there!”

“Good Times Start Right Now” can be found on iTunes and at www.reverbnation.com/ tealejakubenko and you can now find Teale Jakubenko on Facebook at www.facebook. com/tealejakubenko As a music appreciator and someone who comes across a myriad of artists, I personally speak for Teale Jakubenko as an artist worth listening to, so in the words of a famous Aussie music legend, do yourself a favour and get a copy of Good Times Start Right Now!

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Gig Guide Thurs 19 Dec Mike & Traditional Irish Fiddlers Green Traditional Irish 5:30 pm Mark Hennessey The Beach Hotel Solo Artist 6:00pm Alice Grumpy’s Solo Artist 6:30 pm DVS Envy Rock 7:00 pm Mike Beale The Grand Duo 8:00 pm Agent 77 Twin Towns Rock Party Covers 7:30 pm Bigfellalinc Kitty O’Shea’s Solo 8:00 pm Matt Musella Liars Bar Solo artist 8:00 pm Zookeepers Southport Sharks Modern Jive Jazz 8:30 pm Triple J’s Coolangatta Hotel Rock Covers 9:00 pm Jason Delphin Fiddlers Solo Artist 9:30 pm Agent 77 The Avenue Covers band 10:00pm

Fri 20 Dec Josh Lee Hamilton Burleigh Brewing Brewhouse Jam 5:00 pm Piano Man Southern Cross Tavern Solo Artist 5:00 pm Knights of Columbus Miami Tavern Covers 6:00 pm Dennis Dean Grumpy’s Solo Artist 6:30 pm Loose Talk Currumbin RSL Duo 7:00 pm Hodads RSL Southport Party Covers 7:30 pm Almost Famous Dog and Parrot Duo 7:30 pm Karl S. Williams Soundlounge Original 7:30 pm w/ Reilly Fitzalan Tijuana Cartel Swingin’ Safari Original 8:00 pm Double Lined Minority Shark Bar (Miami) Original 8:00 pm w/ Common Enemy and more London Cartel The Grand Covers Band 8:00 pm Shaun Kirk The Loft Original 8:00 pm w/ Dan Hannaford and Kenny Slide K2 Jimboomba Country Tav Duo 8:00 pm Lo Fi Way Boardwalk Tavern Duo 8:00 pm Nick Muir Norfolk Tavern Solo Artist 8:00 pm Triple J’s The Wallaby Rock Covers 8:30 pm Wasabi Hinterland Hotel Rock 8:30 pm Abbigayle Anderson Seagulls Solo Artist 8:30 pm Dee Lavell Band Southport Sharks Soul 9:00 pm Matt Musella Burleigh Heads Hotel Solo Artist 9:00 pm Agent 77 Twin Towns Party Covers 9:00 pm Venus Envy Liars Bar Party Covers 9:30 pm Stiffler’s Mum PA Bar Party Covers 9:30 pm TBA Fiddlers Covers 9:30 pm Jabba Cooly Hotel Covers 9:30 pm Ryan Shearer Cooly Hotel (Icon Bar) Solo Artist 10:00pm Ramjet Surfers Beergarden Party Covers 10:00pm

Sat 21 Dec Triplickit Boardwalk Tavern Covers 3:00 pm Rusty & Friends Southern Cross Tavern Covers 3:30 pm Brett Hammond Coolangatta Hotel Solo Artist 5:00 pm Wayfare Twin Towns Duo 5:00 pm Wasabi Miami Tavern Rock Covers 6:00 pm ABBA Rebjorn Currumbin RSL Abba Tribute 7:00 pm Elementz Currumbin RSL Duo 7:00 pm Relish Duo RSL Southport Duo 7:30 pm Lost Dogs Mermaid Beach Tavern Rock 7:30 pm

The Vault Gigs Thursday 19 December Aretha Franklin Show 7:00 pm

Lesyah lead vocals with Frazer Goodman Band) Friday 20 Decemer Live Jazz Band 4:00 pm

Nicole Parker Brown 7:00 pm Jazz Blues Saturday 21 December Lesyah 7:00 pm Soul Jazz R&B Tuesday 24 December Lesyah Christmas Carols 7:00 pm Thursday 26 December Frazer Goodman & Friends 7:00 pm Jazz Blues Soul Friday 27 December Jazz & Shirazz 4:00 pm Lesyah 7:00 pm Soul Jazz, R&B Saturday 28 December Wayne Foster (Drifters) 7:00 pm Motown Tuesday 31 December Bob La Castra 8:00 pm Lesyah Midnight - 3am Thursday 02 January Frazer Goodman & Friends 7:00 pm Jazz Blues Soul Friday 03 January Jazz & Shiraz 4:00 pm Lesyah 7:00 pm Soul Jazz R&B Saturday 04 January Lesyah 7:00 pm Soul Jazz R&B

19 -25 December Sat 21 Dec (cont.)

Wayne Wiltshire Surfers RSL Michael Buble T. 7:00 pm The Elliotts (Melb) The Loft Original 8:00 pm w/ Paging Jimi, the Midnight Antics & Monkey’s Pirate (Melb) Third Degree The Grand Covers Band 8:00 pm Devil’s Kiosk B.U.D* Blues/RNB 8:00 pm Demondocus Shark Bar Metal 8:00 pm w/ Defamer, Eternal Torment, and The Green Whistle Mission X South Tweed Sports Club Rock Covers 8:30 pm Atmosphere Southport Sharks Rockabilly 8:30 pm Dave J Duo Seagulls Duo 8:30 pm Christian Argenti Burleigh Heads Hotel Solo Artist 8:30 pm Agent 77 Twin Towns Party Covers 9:00 pm Vertigo Liars Bar Rock Covers 9:30 pm TBA Fiddlers Green Party Covers 9:30 pm Hanlon Brothers PA Bar Covers 9:30 pm Alter Egos Coolangatta Hotel Party Covers 10:00 pm Venus Envy Surfers Beergarden Rock Covers 10:00 pm

Sun 22 Dec

Tijuana Cartel Hanlon Brothers PINK & Lady Ga Ga (Tribute) Andy Had a Brick Karnivool + Dead Letter Circus

*Recommended Gigs Swingin Safari Saturday 21st 8:00pm PA Bar Saturday 21st 9:30pm S/port Sharks Friday 27th 8:30pm PA Bar

NYE

9:30 pm

Cooly Hotel

Sunday 12 Jan 7:00pm

Michael Eotvos Seagulls Solo Artist 12 noon Marshall O’Kell Cabana Bar (Sharks) Duo 1:00 pm Catfish & the Deejays RSL Southport Rock’n’Roll 1:00 pm Simon Meola Burleigh Heads Hotel Solo Artist 1:00 pm The Jeffs Dublin Docks Duo 1:00 pm Smooth & Sassy Currumbin RSL Duo 1:30 pm Mike Edwards Cooly Hotel Solo Artist 1:00 pm Tyson Faulkner Envy Hotel Solo Artist 1:30 pm Mason Rack Cooly Hotel Blues Rock 2:00 pm PlagiaRhythm Liars Bar Duo 2:00 pm Blues Sunday Session The Avenue Blues 2:00 pm Tony Mc Fiddlers Trad. Irish 3:00 pm The Milkmen Surfers Beergarden Acoustic Duo 3:00 pm Eureka Funk Southern Cross Tavern Funk 3:00 pm Vertigo Miami Tavern Rock Party Covers 3:30 pm The Daisy Dukes The Grand Hotel Country 4:00 pm Stereotypes Coolangatta Hotel Covers 4:00 pm Scramjet Liars Bar Party Covers 7:00 pm Signature Envy Duo 6:00 pm Mike Edwards Open Mic The Cave Open Mic 7:00 pm Agent 77 Twin Towns Party Covers 7:30 pm Bigfellalinc Kitty O’Shea’s Solo Artist 8:00 pm Jack O’Leary Fiddlers Green Trad. Irish 9:00 pm Mouse and Boinz Waxy’s Covers Duo 9:30 pm Triple J’s The Avenue Rock Cover Band 10:00pm

Mon 23 Dec Lloyd Saneils Catfish & the Deejays Amanda King Agent 77

Southport Sharks Twin Towns Fiddlers Green The Avenue

Piano/Vocalist Rock’n’Roll Solo Artist Party Covers

6:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm 10:00pm

Southport Sharks Twin Towns Fiddlers PA Bar - Jupiters The Avenue

Duo Covers Solo Artist Rock Covers Party Cover

7:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm 9:30 pm 10:00pm

Fiddlers The Avenue

Solo Artist 9:00 pm Party Cover Band 10:00pm

Tue 24 Dec Visit www.thebizzgc.com.au for full Gig Guide and more details. Gigs listed are correct at time of publication.

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Jason Machado Duo The Chris Cook Band Tyson Faulkner Electric Samurai Stevenson Street

Wed 25 Dec Tyson Faulkner Vertigo

January Gig Guide is available online! www.thebizzgc.com.au/Gig-Guide Gig Guide Listings for January have been difficult to get due to the early deadline and extra distribution period of this edition. For a complete and updated please visit our online Gig Guide at www.thebizzgc.com.au We’ll be working right through the holiday period to ensure you will know who is playing and where!

The Bizz Gold Coast would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting our Live Music Industry. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and FUN New Year! See you in 2014!

Gig Guide Thurs 26 Dec Archie Rye Dublin Docks Solo Artist 1:00 pm One Eyed Pilots Boardwalk Tavern Covers 3:00 pm Mike & Traditional Irish Fiddlers Green Traditional Irish 5:30 pm Slique Duo The Beach Hotel Duo 6:00pm Elly Hart Grumpy’s Solo Artist 6:30 pm DVS Envy Rock 7:00 pm Moon Ranch The Grand Duo 8:00 pm Vertigo Twin Towns Rock Party Covers 7:30 pm Bigfellalinc Kitty O’Shea’s Solo 8:00 pm Fat Albert Liars Bar Solo artist 8:00 pm Zookeepers Southport Sharks Modern Jive Jazz 8:30 pm Nic Tango Burleigh Heads Hotel Solo Artist 8:30 pm Triple J’s Coolangatta Hotel Rock Covers 9:00 pm Jason Delphin Fiddlers Solo Artist 9:30 pm Agent 77 The Avenue Covers band 10:00pm Largerstein Surfers Beergarden Rock 10:00pm Fri 27 Dec Piano Man Southern Cross Tavern Solo Artist 5:00 pm Sarenda Miami Tavern Covers 6:00 pm Smooth & Groove Currumbin RSL Duo 7:00 pm Buddy Love & the Tremors RSL Southport Rock’n’Roll 7:30 pm The Green Sinatras Dog and Parrot Duo 7:30 pm Lo Fi Way The Grand Covers 8:00 pm Jackson Dunn The Loft Original 8:00 pm w/ Manilla Sky, Jason Delphin and Angelika Who Killed Kenny Jimboomba Country Tav Duo 8:00 pm Knights of Columbus Boardwalk Tavern Duo 8:00 pm TBA The Wallaby Rock Covers 8:30 pm Venus Envy Hinterland Hotel Rock Covers 8:30 pm Steven Michael Seagulls Solo Artist 8:30 pm PINK & Lady Ga Ga Southport Sharks Tribute 8:30 pm Simon Meola Burleigh Heads Hotel Solo Artist 9:00 pm Vertigo Twin Towns Rock Party Covers 9:00 pm Alter Egos Liars Bar Rock Covers 9:30 pm Wasabi PA Bar Rock Covers 9:30 pm TBA Fiddlers Covers 9:30 pm Cover Story Cooly Hotel Covers 9:30 pm Ryan Shearer Cooly Hotel (Icon Bar) Solo Artist 10:00pm Ramjet Surfers Beergarden Party Covers 10:00pm

Sat 28 Dec Rusty & Friends Southern Cross Tavern Covers 3:30 pm Dan Hannaford Coolangatta Hotel Solo Artist 5:00 pm Triplickit Miami Tavern Duo 6:00 pm Signature Music Envy Hotel Duo 6:00 pm The Beam Currumbin RSL Duo 7:00 pm Mustard Duo RSL Southport Duo 7:30 pm Lost Dogs Mermaid Beach Tavern Rock 7:30 pm United States of Oz The Loft Original 8:00 pm w/ Chasing Grey, Laura O’Brien and Rob Ratten Painkiller The Grand Rock Covers Band 8:00 pm Hodads Boardwalk Tavern Party Covers 8:00 pm Soul Brothers Southport Sharks Soul 8:30 pm Loaded Dice Seagulls Duo 8:30 pm Christian Argenti Burleigh Heads Hotel Solo Artist 8:30 pm Vertigo Twin Towns Rock Party Covers 9:00 pm Ramjet Liars Bar Party Covers 9:30 pm TBA Fiddlers Green Party Covers 9:30 pm

Visit www.thebizzgc.com.au for full Gig Guide and more details. Gigs listed are correct at time of publication.

26 Dec - 01 Jan Sat 28 Dec (cont.)

Electric Samurai Agent 77 Fat Albert

PA Bar Coolangatta Hotel Surfers Beergarden

Rock Covers Party Covers Rock Covers

9:30 pm 10:00 pm 10:00 pm

Sun 29 Dec The Gold Coast is home to many musicians from every genre, and as we watch the shift change again to bring back the live music scene to what we knew in the 80’s and early 90’s, there are Open Mic and Jam nights appearing all over the city. From seasoned muso’s to those wanting to get a bit of experience in front of a crowd Open, Mic and Jam nights are a great way to spend an evening for artists and audience alike. More and more venues are taking on the special sessions as musicians network, practice and perform for a music-appreciating audience as they enjoy a relaxing drink and dinner with friends and family. We hope to see this guide grow with every edition and encourage everyone to attend one of these nights!

The Cave

Nobby Beach Sundays

7:00 pm

The Cooly Hotel

Coolangatta

Wednesdays 7:00 pm

Coolangatta Sands

Coolangatta

Every 3rd Thur 8:00 pm

The Loft

Chevron Is

Wednesday

Mermaid Beach Tavern Mermaid Bch Thursdays

7:30 pm 8:00 pm

The Musicians Club

Swingin’ Safari Wednesdays 8:00 pm

Helm Bar

Surfers

Southport Sharks

Uni Open Mic Wednesdays 6:30 pm

Tuesdays

8:00 pm

Glen Brace Seagulls Solo Artist 12 noon Mike Stuart Cabana Bar (Sharks) Solo Artist 1:00 pm Greg Bankx RSL Southport Solo Artist 1:00 pm Woody Lives Here Burleigh Heads Hotel Solo Artist 1:00 pm Darren Scott Dublin Docks Solo Artist 1:00 pm Wally & the Gators Currumbin RSL 50s, 60s & 70s 1:30 pm Jason Delphin Cooly Hotel Solo Artist 1:00 pm RobFitchett Envy Hotel Duo 1:30 pm PlagiaRhythm Liars Bar Duo 2:00 pm Blues Sunday Session The Avenue Blues 2:00 pm Green Sinatras Boardwalk Tavern Duo 2:30 pm Tony Mc Fiddlers Trad. Irish 3:00 pm The Milkmen Surfers Beergarden Acoustic Duo 3:00 pm Kenny Slide Southern Cross Tavern Roots Surf Rock 3:00 pm Scramjet Miami Tavern Party Covers 3:30 pm Big Duo The Grand Hotel Duo 4:00 pm G.A.S Groovers Coolangatta Hotel Covers 4:00 pm Wasabi Liars Bar Party Covers 7:00 pm Signature Envy Duo 6:00 pm Vertigo Twin Towns Rock Party Covers 7:30 pm Bigfellalinc Kitty O’Shea’s Solo Artist 8:00 pm Caxton Street Tweed Valley Jazz Club Jazz 8:00 pm Diva Demolition Hinterland Tavern Rock 8:30 pm Jack O’Leary Fiddlers Green Trad. Irish 9:00 pm Mouse and Boinz Waxy’s Covers Duo 9:30 pm Triple J’s The Avenue Rock Cover Band 10:00pm

Mon 30 Dec Marco Southport Sharks Smooth Covers 6:00 pm Spin Twin Towns Covers 7:30 pm Amanda King Fiddlers Green Solo Artist 8:30 pm BONJAH Surfers Beergarden Headline 10:00pm Agent 77 The Avenue Party Covers 10:00pm

Tue 31 Dec

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Hippos Twin Towns Rock Party Covers 1:30 pm Rob Hackwood Duo Currumbin RSL Duo 5:00 pm Stevenson Street Currumbin RSL Party Covers 5:00 pm Jimmy D Miami Tavern Duo 6:00 pm Steve Cummins Twin Towns Solo Artist 6:30 pm Lo Fi Way Boardwalk Tavern Duo 7:00 pm Devine Trio Cabana Bar (Sharks) Covers 7:30 pm The Chris Cook Band Twin Towns Covers 7:30 pm Ramjet Liars Party Covers 8:00 pm Cover Story The Grand Hotel Party Covers 8:30 pm On the Move RSL Southport Party Covers 8:00 pm Bostocks & Daisy Dukes The Wallaby Country Rock 8:30 pm Tyson Faulkner Fiddlers Solo Artist 8:30 pm Mason Rack Band Southport Sharks (Event) Rock Blues 8:30 pm Captain Wow Southport Sharks Party Covers 8:30 pm Andy Had a Brick PA Bar Funk Party Covers 9:30 pm Stevenson Street The Avenue Party Cover 10:00pm Venus Envy Surfers Beergarden Rock Covers 10:00pm Hodads Twin Towns Party Covers 10:30pm

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Netherlands DJ/producer/house star started making waves via bootleg remixes and won the Dancetour DJ comp in 2009, and 2010’s Funkerman remix comp. He quickly scored a spot on Hardwell’s label, Revealed Recordings, and is working a remix of Eample’s “Say Northing” for summer. From mash-ups to high-profile collaborations to tours and residencies in some of the world’s hottest venues, there is plenty going on Dannic’s universe. Whatever he turns his hand to next will be sure to bring his trademark technical excellence and propensity for catchiness to the table. We got to speak with DANNIC who let us know that he was at home in Breda, had just woken up and that it was a “FREEZING” -10 degrees. Of course we had to rub in the fact that it was 6pm here and in the tepid high 20’s. “Oh I’m so excited to be coming to Australia!”

As usual, we asked how he got in to the industry of DJ’ing. “It’s a really long story so I’ll try to keep it short” he laughed. “I was always thinking music. I started DJ’ing 10 years ago playing in a local bar. I wasn’t really into house music and was playing everything from Robbie Williams to 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Hip Hop. Then I heard about Fedde Le Grand who is from the same city as I’m from. I went to a local cd shop and bought some house cd’s and started mixing with them, and really like the sound of it. A new club was opening up and they asked me to play there; I’d never done house music before but thought I’d give it a try. I started playing more and more and then got asked to play a festival in Netherlands.

The Berlin-based techno visionary performs his live extravaganzas across the world – the ex-BPitch boy and Berlin Calling film star paving quite the reputation as a stadium and festival king. Last year came sixth album Guten Tag, via his own label, Paul Kalkbrenner Musik, while he was last in Australia in December 2012. One of the godfathers of the scene! http://paulkalkbrenner.net/ video/ Q. When did you realise that’s what you wanted to do?

A. It was early 90’s when I realised this is what I want to do and my first record was in the early 90’s.

Q. You are quoted as saying there is a difference between popular music and art music, and that you make art music. Tell us about that.

A. I really love 100% instrumental albums and tracks. The music does the talking and that is art.

Q. How do you know when you have the perfect or right song? Or is there even such a thing?

A. I don’t think there is such a thing

Then playing more festivals and I started producing a little bit, but wasn’t very good at the time” (laughs) “It took me two years to come up with something I was happy with. It’s the best feeling in the world when you play your own track and people go nuts for it. That’s what really got me in to the house scene.”

We asked about his process in mixing a track and the upbeat DANNIC said, “It starts with a melody that pops in to my head. I’ll be walking down the street and it comes so I try to record it on my iPhone or whatever, then when I get home I listen and go ‘what the hell was I thinking’” (laughs).

“Then I work with it and change it and try to get the structure right on the track. But I start with the melody, then drop, and then it all comes together.

It’s not one recipe for making a good track though. Sometimes I need to start producing on the road as well as I don’t have much time in the studio lately. I’m more and more getting used to producing on the road and often finish it at home.

Sometimes it takes me a few days, sometimes a week – it depends.” DANNIC tells us, “I do everything myself – mixing and mastering. I’ve got hardware and stuff here, a Mac Pro, two monitors, soundcard – nothing special - just me and my ears! I’m more of a DJ who started producing rather than a producer that started DJ’ing.”

We asked how he knows when he has the perfect or right song and again he laughs as he explains,

as the perfect song, because as soon as you think you’ve got it, there’s something else you can add.

Every song is different and every show is different. I can change around my songs to suit the crowd so that every night is an original night.

Q. Who were you influences?

A. At the age of 9, I listened to everything. Irish Folk! I loved listening to music of the world and I have melded it into my own style.

Q. You’ve accomplished so much already with 6 records and a film, what’s next on your agenda?

A. My next big thing is keep gigging and do bigger festivals with more people, as well as conquer the UK and Europe.

Q. Do you have a career highlight?

A. Last summer middle of Bavaria with 21,000 people. It poured down and no-one left. It was a sold out concert.

Q. Do you have a favourite place to tour?

A. No particular favourite place. I get

“You never know! That’s where the DJ part comes in. I always test tracks before releasing or delivering to my management.

The best way is to play in different crowds – big and small.

You instantly know what to change or to leave, what to refresh or put in the garbage bin.”

When asked about his ultimate goal we were surprised to hear him proclaim, “I want to be the 2nd best!” “It sounds corny but music is about passion. I love what I do so I want to keep it that way. I don’t want the pressure that comes with being number 1. What I do want is a successful career and to play all the big festivals with a steady career. That is really important to me.”

On his musical influences we are told, “Funk music in general! I’m really into old music – Motown, Soul music – that’s what I love. I love groove and bouncy tracks. I think you can hear it in my tracks as well. I think it’s important to keep dance-floor rather than jumpable.”

Future Music Festival will be DANNIC’s first time in Australia and when talking about it says, “I’m really really excited about it. Usually I don’t get to see much of the country, but I definitely want to see some of Australia. I also want to see what the Australian crowd is all about. I’ve heard some good stories and want to experience it myself.”

You can check out more on DANNIC at www. djdannic.com www.facebook.com/djdannic www. twitter.com/dannicdj and www.soundcloud.com/ djdannic

to fly a lot; it means getting out of my comfort zone and I can’t wait to play to the Australian audience. Maybe that will become my favourite place to tour!

Q. Have you performed in Australia before?

A. I came to Australia two years ago to Eastern Australia, and did some very small gigs; nothing like what Future Music Festival Hold. I will be performing at all your major cities with Future Music Festival and I’m so looking forward to it.

Q. Does your brother Fritz ever tour with you?

A. I think he going to Australia in December and doing small gigs with 1,000-2,000 people Q. Do you have any advice for wanna-be DJs? A. Yes, don’t think that three or five years will be enough time to hit it big. 10 or 12 years, it may take 10-20 years but just keep at it. You’ll never know unless you keep at it.

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ZEBRAHEAD Matty Lewis Q&A

The La Habra, CA-based punk inspired rock outfit Zebrahead was formed in the mist of the Orange County punk explosion and since their incarnation they have had highs and lows, sold over 1.5 million albums to date, survived label changes, garnered a Grammy nomination with Motorhead for best metal performance and toured nonstop; fuelled by pure determination and a lot of beer the band is still going strong.

Zebrahead is vocalist/rapper Ali Tabatabaee, vocalist/guitarist Matty Lewis, guitarist Greg Bergdorf, bassist Ben Osmundson, and drummer Ed Udhus.

Known across the globe for their explosive and amusingly entertaining live show Zebrahead has played The Vans Warped Tour, Reading Festival, Leeds Festival, Download Festival, Southside Festival, Rock AM Ring, Rock AM Park, Summersonic Festival, Punkspring Festival, Groezrock Festival, Pukkelpop Festival, Sonisphere Festival, Hurricane Festival, Greenfield Festival, NovaRock Festival, Area 4 Festival, Highfield Festival, and the list goes on.

It all started with the release of the EP Yellow on the indie label Dr. Dream in May 1998, the buzz began and Zebrahead signed to major label Columbia to release their full-length debut, Waste of Mind, which appeared later that same year. Playmate of the Year was issued in mid2000 to rave reviews. Stupid Fat Americans EP followed only in Japan the next year. Then came the 2003 release of Zebrahead's critically acclaimed MFZB. MFZB had the highest testing alternative song for months running with “Rescue Me”. MFZB also went gold in Japan! The band spent the summer of 2006 on the Vans Warped Tour as Broadcast to the World was released overseas that July through SPV/Sony. The album went gold in Japan in just a month's time. In 2008 the band released Phoenix and Absolute Punk warned “listen with caution as your face may melt right off of your head”, in 2009 the band released Panty Raid, hands down one of the most fun and random cover albums to grace

punk music to date.

Get ready to Get Nice!

Q. Tell us about the writing process for “Call Your Friends”. Do you all get together and jam, or like so many these days, have home studios, record your own things and send them to each other?

A. We call it lucky! We do it 2 different ways. I’m one of those kids (loosely haha). I live in Vegas and the rest of band live in OC which is four hours away. I write a bunch of songs and send them to the guys. They get together, the four of them and write and send them around. And then the five of us get together and we write as one.

We pick apart the best songs. It’s a cool process because technology is so awesome these days.

We record in our own studios and then Zebra studios. We finalise everything and get it done as a band - the five of us.

Q. Your own studio – cool!

A. Yeah, we’ve had the studio for a long time.

We recorded “Get Nice” and “Panty Raid” in our studio! We call it the Boiler Room coz it gets hot in summer time. There’s a loft upstairs where I sleep when I’m in town haha. It’s like being in your own house but dirtier.

Q How long did this album take to create?

A. I never know the answer to this question. I start writing early, and then we get together as band. I say six months from writing to finalising then a month to mix and master. Then there’ll be some song that I wrote 3-4 years ago that we bring in, so it all varies.

Q Obviously you love all 14 tracks on the album, but is there that one song that gives you extra goose-bumps?

A. Yeah, you know what, I really like Nerdhound…. That’s one of my favourites. You know, I’m just here for the free beer – definitely like to play that.

Q It seems like you guys are always touring!

Where do you find time to write new material and record it?

A. It’s tough, it really is. Whenever we’re at home that’s what we do. At home when something happens I just start writing. It’s the same with other guys. It’s tough to be away from family. We go to Europe for a month before Soundwave, come home for a few days and then off to do the Soundwave tour. That’s how we make a living and we love playing music. Not a bad job whatsoever. There are worse jobs out there.

Q You’ve played almost every major music festival in the world, which one is your favourite?

A. Soundwave of course! And I’m not kidding!

There’s a tonne of awesome bands playing, it can’t go wrong!

Q Soundwave 2014 has an unbelievable lineup this year, are there any acts you’re looking forward to seeing on the tour?

A. Living colour! And I’m so excited to be seeing our buddy Jason from Greenday. I’m also glad to be seeing Dave, so I can say Hello Dave it’s me again! How is the meatloaf? (laughing) Editor: sorry guys, we have no idea who he was talking about and he was just so happy with what he was saying we didn’t want to spoil it for him ;-) Q With 10 studio albums, how do you decide which tracks make the set-list for Soundwave?

A. It’s really tough. Me personally, I like paying every brand new song that we can.,but you can’t do that because of the singles and kids loving some songs. (laughing) For us we only have one or two good songs – lucky for us. Okay maybe 3.

Q Do you have a message for the Brisbane/ SE QLD fans who are coming to see you at Soundwave?

A. Brisbane is fucking insane! I think one of our best shows was there and we can’t wait to come back to see you. And oh yeah, bring beer and call your friends!

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