Daily Archives: 27/05/2014

Diynamic finally reveals new Ibiza residency!

Diynamic announces its Ibiza residency 2014. The new event series goes under the name “Diynamic Outdoor” and will take place at “Cova Santa”, a so far largely unknown stunning venue tucked away in the picturesque landscape in the centre of the island. Every Tuesday from July 22nd to September 9th Diynamic presents a daytime event in the true spirit of Ibiza. Sunshine, good vibes and above all, quality electronic music presented by the very best Diynamic has to offer.

When setting up the plans for Ibiza 2014, Diynamic, the Hamburg based music and event label, felt like it was time for something new. It was the right moment to get further and make the next step. The Diynamic crew loves Ibiza and that is why they wanted to bring some innovation and diversity to the island, but keeping the original spirit of the so-called magic island: This is what “Diynamic Outdoor” is all about!

And fortune kept on smiling: An amazing location fell into Dynamic’s hands just at the right time. Cova Santa, a delightful spot a few miles from the little village San Jose, where olive trees grow and nature is at its purest. If you do understand a few words of Spanish, you might have guessed that “Cova” is the Spanish word for cave – and that is for a reason: “Cova Santa” is a venue adjacent to a real cave, which pirates used in the 15th century. It has a rich history of holy men and cultures seeking refuge within its safe walls. It was one of the islands main tourist attractions in the 1950’s. Nowadays its impressive interior houses one of the best wine cellars in the Balearic Islands. Cova Santa is a stunning venue with its beautiful outdoor terrace, an own indoor club and natural atmosphere.

Until just recently it has not really been used for parties. There were a few secret events before though, some hush-hush after parties, only DJs and their closes followers. 2014 is the official debut for “Cova Santa” as a club venue and Diynamic is glad to be part of it.

“Diynamic Outdoor” is about the pure experience of electronic music. A place for people to enjoy themselves out in the open. Actually, Diynamic Outdoor is what Ibiza was always about. The parties will take place on eight Tuesdays starting from July 22nd through September 9th. They will start in the afternoon, continue until midnight and then – for those who cannot get enough – move into the intimate indoor club of Cova Santa.

The line-up features simply the best of Diynamic: Solomun, H.O.S.H., Adriatique, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, David August, Stimming and more DJs and live acts from the Diynamic roster.

Everyone at Diynamic is super excited. Enjoying the view of the hills of Ibiza, watching the sunset and dancing in the moonlight together with our friends and the Diynamic family. Party with taste and respect to the environment that surrounds it. Summer may come!

DIYNAMIC OUTDOOR
with Solomun, H.O.S.H., Adriatique, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, David August, Stimming and more Diynamic DJs and live acts.

Every Tuesday from July 22nd until September 9th
Cova Santa
Ctra. San José, km 7 (junction to Sa Caleta)
07817 Ibiza (Spain)

Job Vacancy Wagga Area

TEMPORARY ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Part-time 14 hours per week

Maximum 24 month fixed term contract (Maternity Relief)

Remuneration:Minimum $487.98 gpw + super (based on part-time work arrangements)
Enquiries:Luke Grealy – 02 6926 9190
Closing Date:Wednesday, 4 June 2014 @ 5.00pm AEST

To view this opportunity and apply, please visit Wagga Wagga City Council’s vacancy page…

 

 

 

RDA Hunter’s ME Program was last night featured on ABC’s national news bulletin

Bucking the national trend of falling science enrolments, RDA Hunter’s ME program is making a difference to Hunter school students and industry. Selection of physics for example has risen 5% to above the NSW average at schools participating in the program.

David Bonzo of ME partner school St Philips Christian College said, “The Program has given students a reason to study harder subjects like maths, sciences for their HSC.”

“We have worked hard to build the ME Program into a workforce development initiative that makes a difference to students and industry and we’re seeing tangible results,” said RDA Hunter CEO Todd Williams.

As one of only three school student focused programs funded by the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) in Australia, RDA Hunter’s ME Program links Hunter defence and manufacturing companies and Hunter high schools to build a skilled and tailored workforce for the future.

Ashley Cox, Manager of the ME Program says “This is such a unique opportunity for our region to lead the way in terms of ensuring our young people are fully prepared for the future, a future in which technological change and skills in Science and Mathematics will be vital.”

Highlights of the program to date include,
1. Secondary school participation in the ME Program has increased from 4 schools to 26 schools (which is a majority of secondary schools in the Hunter).
2. So far, over 7,500 students have been involved in the program
3. Industry participation has increased from 4 to 32. These companies range from small to medium sized technology companies to multi-nationals.
4. The uptake by year 11 students in Physics has grown to now put the Hunter above the NSW average
5. Students attending as ME Program School are now twice as likely to undertake engineering studies are significantly more likely to complete higher education as a result.
6. One of the ME Partner schools in 2012 for the first time ever has put on an extension maths class (3 unit)

“We need more of this type of focus to increase the enrolments (in STEM subjects)” said Prof Denis Goodrum from the Australian Academy of Science, Canberra.

 

City Recital Hall Whats on in June

Discover Mozart’s 40th
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
3 Jun, 6.30pm

The Greek Project
Charles Lloyd & Maria Farantouri
4 Jun, 7.30pm

Sydney Youth Orchestra
Simon Tedeschi & SYO
5 Jun, 7pm

Enlightened
Omega Ensemble
7 Jun, 7.30pm

Mahler 4
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Various dates and times

Schubert’s Cello Quintet
A Little Lunch Music
20 Jun, 12.30pm

IQ2 Oz Debate
St James Ethics Centre
24 Jun, 6.45pm

Great American Songbook
The King’s Singers
25 Jun, 7.30pm

In Memory of a Great Artist
Selby & Friends
1 July, 7.00pm

The Chimney Sweep by Salieri
Pinchgut Opera
Various dates and times

Piano Quintets
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Various dates and times

La Rêvolution
A Bastille Day concert
14 July, 7.30pm

Let’s Fall in Love
Amanda McBroom & Michele Brourman
19 July, 7.30pm

Choir of King’s College Cambridge
Musica Viva
Various dates and times

Dmitry Sinkovsky Russian Baroque Violin
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Various dates and times

Grand Prize Winner’s Concert
World Harp Congress
22 July, 4.00pm

Chamber Music Extravaganza
World Harp Congress
22 July, 7.30pm

Celebrating the Early Harp
World Harp Congress
24 July, 7.30pm

We are becoming enslaved by our technology
IQ2 Oz Debate
12 Aug, 6.45pm

Brundibár
Opera Prometheus Incorporated
14 Aug, 6.00pm & 8.00pm

Carnival Francais
Omega Ensemble
15 Aug, 7.30pm

Songbird Live in Concert
Marina Prior
16 Aug, 8.00pm

Imogen Cooper
Musica Viva Australia
Various dates and times

Boundless
Australian String Quartet
21 Aug, 7.00pm

Mozart & Mendelssohn
A Little Lunch Music
22 Aug, 12.30pm

Intimate Letters
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Various dates and times

Vocal Fireworks
The Song Company
31 Aug, 3.00pm

THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL COMES TO TOWN! Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

Friday 6th June at 7.30pm
All tickets $35

The Sydney Comedy Festival presents a hand-picked Showcase of some of the best and brightest artists featured at the 2014 Festival. It features a killer line-up of award winning and box office smashing artists from Australia and the world.

Highlights from the Showcase will include the low-fi com-rock super-stars Smart Casual, the brooding storytelling of Michael Workman (2013 SCF Directors Choice, 2013 MICF Barry Award Nominee), the shambolically charming John Conway, and the charmingly funny Mike Goldstein.

MC for the night is the effortlessly cool David Williams, who is guaranteed to “Bring the house down!”

Artist Biographies

Mike Goldstein (USA) @MikeGStein
Having toured extensively in Australia and abroad, Mike Goldstein (USA) has established himself as a unique and refreshing young talent on the international comedy circuit. Winner of the 2009 ‘RottoFest – Best of the West’ Comedy Competition, Mike has also been a Raw Comedy finalist, and the Local Act Nominee at the 2011 Perth International Comedy Festival. His recent show, No Place Like Home, featured at this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival.

“[R]idiculously funny, charming and highly inappropriate.” -Veronica Milsom (Triple J)

Michael Workman @workmancomedy
A sharp and insightful stand up who can kill in any club in the world; a creator of gentle, intricately crafted stage fables and a composer with a filmic range and intensity. All this with a bulging trophy shelf and a press folder that would make most of us blush… and he has only just begun.
Winner of the Director’s Choice Award – 2013 Sydney Comedy Festival
Winner of Best Comedy Award – 2012 Adelaide Fringe Festival
Nominee Best Comedy (Barry) Award – 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Best Newcomer Award – 2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival

“Equal parts brilliant and bizarre; Michael is one of the most original voices on the scene in years. If Nick Cave did stand-up it would look like this.” – Wil Anderson

Nikki Britton @nikki_britton
After winning Comedy on the Rox’ “Quest for the Best” competition in 2010, Nikki Britton has since become a regular at Sydney’s Comedy Store and has toured clubs around Australia and the UK. Nikki’s debut solo show, Flaw Plan, gained stellar reviews at the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, and sold out its season in the Sydney Comedy Festival in 2012. She recently performed at the Sydney Opera House in the unique physical theatre show, Circumspecto and has several TV and short film credits. She spends her days working as Captain Starlight with the Starlight Children’s Foundation, entertaining seriously ill kids and their families. Trained as an actor and dancer, Nikki also studied Clown with theatre master, Philippe Gaulier, in Paris, which is evident in her unique, physically energised style of comedy.

“A stream of hearty laughs… something for almost everyone.” Sunday Mail
“Mighty Funny”- Herald Sun

John Conway @conwaynow
Comedian and humourist John Conway entertains audiences and critics alike with his delightfully honed shambolic style. Nominated for the Best Comedy (Barry) award at the 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Conway is set to take the comedy world by storm.
Nominee Best Comedy (Barry) Award – 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival

‘Demented, in a wonderful way’ – The Age
‘…a new talent doing something different’ – Chortle
‘Balancing the well-crafted with the pleasingly bewildering, he generates enough bonhomie to bring hilarity to the masses’ – The List

Smart Casual
Best known for their hit song, The Hawk, about the imagined love story of supermodel Jennifer Hawkins and scientist Stephen Hawkings, Smart Casual is Roger David (on guitar) and Fletcher Jones (on beard), arguably Australia’s smartest, most casual musical comedy duo.
Regular headliners across the country, their witty ditties and beautiful harmonised low-fi com-rock classics have seen Smart Casual become one of the most in demand comedy acts in Australia.

“Immediately likeable. Aussie laconic humour is alive and well.” – The Age
“Exceptionally clever and well executed… destined for big things.” – Buzzcuts

John Cruckshank @johncruckshank
A brilliant young comedian finding an original stride, John is making huge waves on the national comedy circuit with his clever sharp and well paced jokes. His laid back approach sucks you in followed up by repeated roundhouse kicks banging out the laughs.

“His unassuming presence and brutal honesty make for continuous laughs” – Herald Sun

David Williams
David Williams is the James Bond of comedy. Sharp, witty and charismatic – Dave has been working in comedy for over 15 years throughout Australia and the U.K and winning awards ever since he started.
Known for his theatrical physicality and tendency to improvise, David’s constant high standard means he will continue to work alongside the world’s best.

“Brings the house down…” – USA Today