These days jewellery ads are much better than movies. Who wants to go watch a lame sequel to American Pie when I can stay at home and watch Cartier advertising? Perfurme ads are pretty good too. Its a shame there aren’t as many people out there willing to spend top dollars on creating art films of this calibre. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaBNjTtCxd4]
Timania – Tim Burton Burlesque
Only one week to go until the phenomenal ‘Land of Timania‘ hits the Standard on Oxford Street, Sydney! This Tim Burton themed burlesque night is put on by the one and only Gallery Burlesque and is set to titillate the manic fans and intellectual admirers alike. I’ll be there performing a Burton-esque poem by Kira Carpenter, ‘Encounter With A Monster’. …
Helvetica Danger in Dubrovnik, Croatia
An ambiguous warning discovered whilst strolling (climbing agonisingly, dripping sweat in 45 degree heat) through the streets above the Old Town in Dubrovnik, Croatia. I was wary of fonts for the rest of the day.
Burlesque birthday surprise
Last Saturday night was a great gig at the fabulous Marrickville venue, the Red Rattler. The line up was pure quality, featuring live local dub step-cum-psychidelic rock group Svelt, Melbourne gypsy death core band Barons of Tang and a hilarious appearance by the newly formed hip hop comedy duo, Future of Blame. They surprised us all with a pants wettingly …
Guacamole stop motion animation
How cute is this guacamole stop motion animation? We discovered it by accident, whiling away the time on youtube. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQMO6vjmkyI]
La Traviata on Sydney Harbour
Like nothing else you have ever seen before, La Traviata is an exquisite floating opera cradled in Farm Cove. The iconic Sydney skyline complete with Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Botanic Gardens and skyscrapers loom across the black water, highlighted by a giant, shimmering floating chandelier. I was lucky enough to sit in on the dress rehearsal, thanks to a friend …
Thunderkat QR (IQ)
With a little help, Thunderkat is getting all technological. QR code for the site below will please and delight your smart phone! Feel free to share and spread it all around!
Sydney Reclaim the Lanes 2012
This weekend is Sydney’s Reclaim the Lanes 2012. Inner West Courier coverage “What is Reclaim the Lanes?” I hear you ask? Nothing but the best free moving laneway party this side of the equator. Colourful folks, live music, wheelie bin sound systems and good vibes are what you can expect. Don’t miss out! Departing from the Hub (opposite Newtown Station) …
Scott Sandwich Performance Poetry
Thought I’d introduce you to one of my favourite performance poets, Scott Sandwich. Though Sydney based, he’s currently freezing his butt off in Finland doing a residency at Arteles Creative Center. Scott performed a couple of pieces for us to an enchanted audience for us at last year’s Sydney Fringe Festival event, Mystery Bus. One them was the hilarious and …
Roller Derby Street Art, Melbourne
A Melbourne laneway brightened up by epic street artist and illustrator Debs. She has a big reputation for a reason, and brings some much needed female strength to the street art scene. This piece was inspired by my dear friend Reese Geronimo and makes me pine for my roller derby days long gone.