Brian McFadden will be joining Stevie Nicks and Dave Stewart on their Australian tour in November/December.

McManus Entertainment is thrilled to announce that Brian McFadden will be joining the legendary Stevie Nicks and Dave Stewart as a special guest for the 2011 Australian tour. McFadden will join the bill for the entire tour, playing shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Wollongong and Canberra.  Celebrated musician and songwriter Dave Stewart from Eurythmics will also be touring Australia for this very special show; tickets are on sale now for all Australian shows.
Brian McFadden has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.  The tour coincides with the release of Brian McFadden’s new album in October before heading out on the road with Stevie Nicks and Dave Stewart throughout November and December.
McFadden states, “I am looking forward to getting back out and touring because the stage is where I feel most comfortable.”
Fans of both Fleetwood Mac and Eurythmics will be thrilled to know that Stevie Nicks and Dave Stewart will be performing their greatest hits from their respective bands as well as highlights from their solo careers.

Apart from Stevie’s incredible work with Fleetwood Mac, she has also had an extensive solo career, collectively having more than 40 Top 50 hits and selling more than 140 million albums worldwide. Just a few of her many solo hits include Edge of Seventeen, Leather and Lace, Stand Back, Bella Donna, Rooms On Fire and Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around. Stevie will also be playing songs from Fleetwood Mac’s extensive back catalogue. Some of their most loved songs include Rhiannon, Gypsy, Sara, Landslide, Dreams and Seven Wonders. 
Stevie recently celebrated her 63rd birthday at a once-in-a-lifetime special event in Los Angeles. Here Stevie also celebrated the release of her first solo album in more than a decade, In Your Dreams, which was the week's highest-charting new album when it was released in Australia. The first single from the album, Secret Love, was originally written for the Rumours album.

Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 Grammy Award winning Album of the Year, Rumours, stands as one of the greatest albums ever made. It has sold more than one million copies in Australia. The songs have stood the test of time and Rumours recently had a revival when it was introduced to a whole new generation of fans, thanks to a recent episode of Glee dedicated to this classic album. Following the episode, Rumours returned to the Australian charts at number two.
As well as Brian McFadden, Grammy and BRIT Award winning musician, songwriter and producer, Dave Stewart will also join Stevie Nicks on this Australian tour. Dave is best known for his work with Eurythmics and recently co-produced and co-wrote many of the songs on Stevie’s latest album, In Your Dreams. Dave Stewart’s music career spans three decades and more than 100 million album sales. Some of Dave’s biggest hits include I Only Want To Be With You (The Tourists) and Eurythmics hits Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This), Missionary Man, Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves, Would I Lie To You? and Thorn In My Side.

Proudly presented by MAX, Woman’s Day, Classic Hits, Mix 102.3, KOFM, Wave FM, Mix 106.3 and Mix 94.5
Tickets go on sale from 9am on Wednesday 6th July via the below outlets
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TOUR DATES: STEVIE NICKS AND DAVE STEWART
Saturday 19th November                    Melbourne Sidney Myer Music Bowl                 http://www.theartscentre.com.au/ 1300 182 183 or                                                                                                                                                                http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
Sunday 20th November                       Melbourne Mornington Racecourse                                http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
Wednesday 23rd November              Adelaide Entertainment Centre                        http://www.ticketek.com.au/                132 849
Saturday 26th November                    Perth NIB Stadium                                              http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
Tuesday 29th November                     Sydney Entertainment Centre                           http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
Wednesday 30th November               Newcastle Entertainment Centre                     http://www.ticketek.com.au/                132 849
Saturday 3rd December                      Brisbane Riverstage                                           http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
Monday 5th December                        Wollongong WIN Entertainment Centre         http://www.ticketek.com.au/                132 849
Wednesday 7th December                                 Canberra AIS Arena                                            http://www.ticketek.com.au/          132 849

For further information please contact:                                         For Dave Stewart interviews please contact:
Angela Ceberano – Flourish Public Relations                                              Dianna O’Neill - Dianna O’Neill Publicity
Email: angela@flourishpr.com                                                        Email: dioneill@ozemail.com.au
Phone: 03 9092 8445                                                                         Phone: 02 9337 2288    
Mobile: 0419 774 067                                                                         Mobile: 0418 468 148 
http://www.mcmanusentertainment.com/

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2

media release:

Fantasy Adventure Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Part 2 of the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.

release date: 13th July 2011

http://www.harrypotter.co.uk/

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Abbotsford Wolves soccer suffers first loss by Eva Rinaldi

Despite a tough battle, the Abbotsford Wolves boys soccer team suffered a disappointing loss at the hands of Miranda played on Sunday July 3rd at Valentines Sports Park Glenwood in a State Cup showdown.

The Division 1 No.- undefeated Wolves ranked Miranda recorded a 1-0 win over the Wolves.

“I saw a lot of great things from our squad said Joseph, “The main thing is we got this far for the State Cup and, hopefully, we’ll see them next year.”

Congratulations to the Miranda Team U14/1 who have progressed to the semi - finals of the State Cup.

websites:

http://www.ajfc.net.au/

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The future of soccer shines at Abbotsford despite rain, by Eva Rinaldi - 27th March 2011

The future of soccer shines at Abbotsford despite rain, by Eva Rinaldi - 27th March 2011

Joseph Rinaldi

It was soccer mums heaven (or hell) depending upon what side of the score your kid's team was sitting on.

Today was the return of the pro active soccer season at Abbotford Park in Sydney's inner west.

First up it was the young ladies with the Abbotsford Girls (division 2) VS the Canterbury Girls (division 1). The game was a thrashing with Canterbury beating Abbotsford 17 - Nil. Yes, you read correctly - sorry local readers. Sometimes at junior soccer level the teams are not evenly matched, and to say that's what happened here is an understatement. Somehow Abbotsford Girls players, mums and dads could still crack a smile.

Then it was the boys which I was really excited about.  My son Joseph is one of the star players and today he also got to break in his new soccer boots.

The day at first looked liked the rain had cleared up.  I had my camera on me and I sensed it was going to be a memorable day. Next thing the rain stared to team down, and then almost simultaneously the game kicked off.

It was the Abbotsford Wolves VS Abbotsford the later being two years more senior.

For the majority of the first half the visitors were besting the Wolves, but what us soccer parents had noticed in the our home boys was that they were not willing to sit down and drown. No, they were swimming, not drowning, even if most of the game was in the Wolves half. Then disaster struck. Abbotsford scored and then again 10 minutes later, another, and it was 2 - Nil.

I don't know what coach Keith Walker told my son's team at half time, but it can't have been too bad.

Both teams ran back onto the paddock like champions and some top notch soccer began to play out. It reminded me of some of the better games of the FIFA World Cup finals. Just saying. The skill demonstrated by both teams far exceeded the age in years.

Fifteen minutes into the second half at Ricky Morsello from the Wolves scored, some great lead up work from Harry Pown, Thomas Louie and Joseph Rinaldi.

Another 10 minutes elapsed, with both teams getting about the same about of time in each others half, and then Thomas went for a long shot 40 meter kick aimed at the oppositions goal. It missed by only a meter, but may have attracted the biggest applause and shout outs by soccer moms and dads.

Five minutes later and Morsello scored again. What we didn't all realise at the time is that this evened the game to 2 - All.  A remarkable effort by the Wolves who were dwarfed in size, age and experience.

When the final whilst blew you could have sworn The Wolves has won, and mums and dads elated, but both teams enjoyed a solid applause, as well they might, having demonstrated great skill, especially considering it was the start of the season, and all looking like drenched rats.

Today the game of soccer was the winner, and was anyone who turned up to witness this neighbourhood friendly war. Thank you to everyone who was part of today's soccer fever at Abbotsford. It will always be a special day to remember for my family and I, and I hope we get to enjoy more soccer games of this calibre. Everyone who was part of it - give yourselves an applause - we were all winners.

Innerwest Courier page 135
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Abbotsford Soccer (Wolves)

http://www.ajfc.net.au/website/

Eva Rinaldi Photography

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Breaking News From The Australian Dance Festival

 

Breaking News From The Australian Dance Festival

WHO WILL WIN A HOLLYWOOD TOUR + RETURN FLIGHTS TO L.A. IN THE DANCE AROUND THE WORLD SOLO COMPETITION?

We've just confirmed that SourceDance will be donating a 14 Day Hollywood Tour in July 2012 to the grand prize for the Dance Around The World Solo Competition
This means that the winner will receive:

• Return Flights From Australia To L.A.
• Hotel Accommodation - 13 Nights (share 4 per room)
• Ground Transportation to all scheduled HOLLYWOOD TOUR events
• Carnival Choreography 
• Professionally designed costume for Choreographer’s Carnival
• Performance in the Choreographer’s Carnival Ball for those 16 years and older
• Seminar and audition with LA’s most prestigious Dance Agency - MSA
• 2012 Hollywood Tour T-Shirt
• Dinner Party
• Universal Studios Admission
• Lasar Tag Admission
• 2012 Hollywood Tour DVD
• Shopping time will also be provided!

The package DOES NOT include meals, shopping, attractions, or ground transportation to non-scheduled Hollywood Tour events

The prize package is valued at over $4,000!
Have You Registered To Compete in The Dance Around The World Solo Comp?To find out more about the Dance Around The World Solo Competition, and how to enter, please click here

HAIRSPRAY, THE MUSICAL HAS OPENED IN SYDNEY!....AND THE AUSTRALIAN DANCE FESTIVAL WAS THERE AT THE OPENING NIGHT

If you want the inside story from the stars, the choreographer and the director of Hairspray, then check out our interviews with:

* Jason Coleman - The Choreographer Click here
* Jack Chambers - Winner of 2008 SYTYCD and playing the lead role of "Link Larkin" Click here
* Jaz Flowers - Playing Tracy Turnblad  Click here

* David Atkins - The Director  Click HereThe show is absolutely amazing!  The singing, dancing and staging is "to die for!".  If you haven't bought tickets to see, it what are you waiting for?  Better yet, if you're coming from interstate for the Australian Dance Festiva in September, why not schedule to see Hairspray in the same trip?

JASON COLEMAN WORKSHOP

On Saturday the 30th of July at 12, come to an amazing dance workshop with Jason Coleman!!! Jason's diverse talent has been in great demand since arriving in Sydney as a 17 year old in 1987. As a dancer, actor, choreographer and more recently director, he has covered more show business territory than most. Jason has worked as a choreographer and dance consultant in stage, television, feature film Happy Feet and most recently as a judge of "So you think you can dance- Australia"

The workshop is $50 per person call 9744 9743 or 0403189591 to book your spot!!! Unit D10 27-29 Fariola St Silverwater. Get in ASAP as places are limited!!!

BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE'S "BELONG"

Rekindling Indigenous culture, internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre has created an original and breathtaking theatrical experience - Belong.

Belong features two new dance theatre works: ID by Artistic Director Stephen Page, and About by Elma Kris, choreographer and dancer with Bangarra.

Stephen Page investigates what it means to be Aboriginal in the 21^st century, asking important questions of identity. Based on personal observations of people tracing their bloodlines and re-connecting with traditional culture, ID provokes perceptions in contemporary society.

Torres Strait Islander Elma Kris is inspired by customs passed down through families for generations. Reflecting the strong links between communities and their natural environment, About explores the mood of the winds as they move across land, sea and sky signifying key moments in time.

At the heart of Bangarra Dance Theatre are challenging social and political questions. As Indigenous people, who are we and where do we belong?

Bangarra creates a truly Australian theatrical experience that connects the spirit of traditional culture with our contemporary lives. Always uplifting and deeply moving, Belongtransforms perceptions of the places we call home.

For more details about the Belong national tour, visit: http://www.bangarra.com.au/

Media Personality Nikki Phillips Launches her business venture NIKKINC

 

Nikki Phillips

Photography Eva Rinaldi

Nikkinc courses will cover Catwalk Training, Grooming, Deportment, Nutrition and Exercise, make-up and Hair class, Talking to camera, Public Speaking, Posing for PhotoshootS with top fashion photographers.

Whether they are interested in modeling, TV presenting or are just shy and need a boost, attendees will learn how to build and strengthen their self belief and confidence about themselves.

“We pride ourselves on helping build that confidence whilst also teaching helpful skills that later can be applied to auditioning or interviewing for their first job,” shared Nikki.

Instructors are drawn predominately from the fashion and media industries and so the course will provide an excellent grounding for those who look to a career in these industries.

The first two day course will take place Thursday/Friday 14/15th July and is $890.00 for each student. For more information and to make a booking visit the website.

Nikkinc
www.nikkinc.com.au.


Photography
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Model Nikki Phillips Launches NIKKINC at the Passage Sydney

Nikkinc courses will cover Catwalk Training, Grooming, Deportment, Nutrition and Exercise, make-up and Hair class, Talking to camera, Public Speaking, Posing for PhotoshootS with top fashion photographers.

Whether they are interested in modeling, TV presenting or are just shy and need a boost, attendees will learn how to build and strengthen their self belief and confidence about themselves.

“We pride ourselves on helping build that confidence whilst also teaching helpful skills that later can be applied to auditioning or interviewing for their first job,” shared Nikki.

Instructors are drawn predominately from the fashion and media industries and so the course will provide an excellent grounding for those who look to a career in these industries.

The first two day course will take place Thursday/Friday 14/15th July and is $890.00 for each student. For more information and to make a booking visit the website

www.nikkinc.com.au.