Search for Brisbane’s Prawn Star: Triple M puts the call out for Australia Day showdown
On January 26, they’ll come from far and wide to enter Australia’s toughest challenge. Folks are peeling off everywhere; Heads are rolling, legs are flying and tails are getting squeezed….in what order? Well that’s their secret.
When it comes to peeling prawns, everyone has their own technique and some are bloody fast at it. Each day next week, Triple M’s The Cage with Ian Skippen, Marto, Sully and Emily Jade, could be selecting you as a finalist to peel it out at South Bank from 1pm on Australia Day to win the title of The Cage’s Prawn Star and score yourself $5,000 cash!
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While Triple M’s Ian Skippen is most famous for his stellar career in radio and for anchoring Triple M’s The Cage breakfast show, he has always harboured a secret wish … to become a barista. In December the team at Merlocoffee granted this wish, giving Skip one-on-one barista training at the Merlocoffee Bowen Hills torrefazione (roasting factory) and after his inside look at the art of the perfect coffee, Skip is now keen to spread the word about coffee appreciation (photos available, or can be taken, interviews available).
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Brisbane’s B105 has welcomed Matt Sutton as Afternoon Announcer (12-4pm) and Operations Manager affective immediately.
No stranger to the Queensland lifestyle, Matt carved his name out on the Sunshine Coast airwaves following a year of self imposed ‘world wide travels’. His solo adventure lead him to being caught up in
a military coup, hiking active volcanoes and losing all his possessions in Helsinki, among other exciting and slightly daunting scenarios!
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Elefant Traks are launching URTHBOY’s latest album, SPITSHINE, this Friday 20th October. Guests include HORRORSHOW, who are also celebrating the release of their new record, and POLO CLUB. Presale tickets are still available – book them here.
After earning international success with debut album “Love & War,” we are excited to announce that Australia’s very own DANIEL MERRIWEATHER will be performing at the Prince on Tuesday 1st December. Find out why the BBC said of his live show “Merriweather is a 21st century prodigy of old school, classic soul.” Tickets go on sale Wednesday 28th October.
Voting for the EG AWARDS 2009 is now open. Winners of each category will be announced on the night of the awards, the EG Allstars will be joined by very special guests, and the PAINTERS & DOCKERS will be playing their first live set in 20 years, and sadly, their last. Place your votes here!
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THE SUITCASE ROYALE (album launch) with special guests
A very rare gig from Melbourne’s fine proponents of ‘Junkyard Theatre’, launching their debut album!
More info
$12 at the door only
Thursday 10 September
BRITTLE with Renee Cassar and Wilfred Jackal
Fresh from supporting Faker and also Katy Perry, catch the boys live previewing their brand new show. More info
$8+bf
Thursday 20 August
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Thursday 20 August
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ROCK AEROBICS
Rock Aerobics is a dance fitness class for rock music lovers, hosted every Thursday night at Yah Yah’s. Don’t usually go to a gym? Aren’t really into dance music or Top 40? Well Rock Aerobics is for you. Here we pogo, skank, do the Mick Jagger walk, we air guitar and just jump around to songs from folk like ACDC and Iggy Pop. Come along on the night, no bookings are required. But remember to wear sneakers, and bring a towel!
$10 entry
7.00pm (One hour class)
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‘Poison City Records Weekender’ featuring SAMIAM (U.S.A.), Bodyjar, A Death in the Family, The Gifthorse (Q.L.D.) and Grim Fandango (W.A.)
Headed up by San Francisco’s iconic 90’s-punk outfit SAMIAM, who are making their first ever trip down under to head this fantastic line-up.
On Sale Mon 15 June
Sat 19 September 2009
www.myspace.com/samiam
THE PAPER SCISSORS (NSW) with special guests
After ‘Yamanote Line’ and ‘We Don’t Walk’ being Triple J and R faves, The Papers Scissors release new single ‘Howl’ and trek south to The East.
On Sale Mon 15 June
Sat 1 August 2009
www.myspace.com/thepaperscissors
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