There will be a few interesting additions to the Whats On website soon with a few very entertaining anecdotes from the Central Coast version of Glenn A Baker, Mr James A Heywood.
After weeks of hearing of horror stories and enduring my own dramas regarding bad business practices with both small and large businesses I became aware of just how much I appreciated my regular, favourite businessess. The ones that you talk of with a smile and good praise - those ones you will continue to frequent without thinking of going elsewhere.
So I will be introducing the Whats On Gold Star Awards. The awards will be given, in the beginning, to a few that I have already had service with a smile, exceptional customer service support and assistance and business dealings with an amount of integrity that used to be the norm here on the Coast. The winning business per issue will receive a free promotional write up, advertising and a thank you certificate to place instore if they feel so inclined.
Also a heads up for the Central Coast music community, both venues and performers.
You are about to benefit in a major way!
More on these coming soon.
2008 BATTLE OF THE BANDS:
Entries for the Sea FM Battle of the Bands for 2008 close on Friday the 27th of June 2008.
To be in the running for some great prizes including a recording deal with Sunball Records and Sea FM airplay download the application form and send it in NOW.
This years Battle will take place again at the Halekulani Bowling Club from Friday the 4th of July to Friday the 29th of August.
RIDDUM FEST - WINTER 2008 : It's that time again to feel the good vibes of being immersed in the soulful sounds of these massive drum performances!
Students of all levels from the InRhythm Drumming Courses come together in the best way they know how...in rhythm of course!
Student can choose to perform at any Riddim Fest, Central Coast or Sydney!
Special to Central Coast Riddim Fest you'll be mesmerised by dancing from all over the world and have your soul fed by little kids drumming like there's no tomorrow...gorgeous!
And of course The Drop will get your booty in rhythm!
The Line Up;
MC Kita Sutra
The Drop (Afro, Samba, Funk)
InRhythm Student Drummers
InRhythm Dancers (Central Coast)
Afro Cuban
Tribal Fyousion
Contemporary
Kathak Indian Classical
Kids InRhythm (Central Coast)
Paul Eagle-sitar/positive vibrations(Central Coast)
Prizes; Heaps of drumming courses and more to be won!
When: Saturday 5th July 5pm Sharp
Where: Wamberal Public School, Lea Ave, Wamberal
How Much: Only $5 entry
Bring a plate of wholesome food to share and BYO beverage.
DOUBLE ALBUM LAUNCHES AT DIGGERS: An exceptional night of entertainment is on the cards for July at Diggers @ The Entrance.
On Friday the 11th of July there will be not just one but 2 album launches on the same night!
Mark Cashin (Central Coast/Newcastle) and the Lil Husseys and The SunPilots will be doing live album launches.
The Sunpilots - Background
The first single from the album "Spotlight in the Sun" was the most added song to Australian radio last month, was an iTunes Single of the Week a few weeks back and has just entered the top 100 most played tracks on Australian radio.
The music video has aired multiple times on Video Hits and cable.
The second single will be released to radio and TV just prior to the tour.
The Sunpilots have an very strong relationship with commercial radio, having also recently won Commercial Radio Australia 's New Artists to Radio competition. As a result the band were given a $150,000 national advertising campaign (advertising the upcoming album) on stations around the country.
The Sunpilots have recently returned from a North American tour, where they were awarded Best International Artist at the Toronto Indie Music Awards and nominated for Single of the Year at the LA music awards. Thanks to their popularity in America , the band have were also recently nominated as one of 15 nominees in the rock category of the International Songwriting Awards (along side Eskimo Joe, who have been nominated for Black Fingernails, Red Wine).
The Sunpilots have one of the strongest Myspace fanbases (51,000+) in Australia and are one of the top 50 most subscribed to Youtube bands in the world (the Spotlight in the Sun music video has been viewed 85,000 times, making it one of the most viewed Aussie clips on the site). They use their online fanbase to good effect when promoting tours. Friday 11th of July starting at 8pm.
NIDA TOURS GOSFORD : NIDA on Tour provides access to expertise in theatre, film and television, by bringing short courses to capital cities and regional centres across Australia.
This is your opportunity to experience exciting courses led by specialists from NIDA and the entertainment industry.
We tour Gosford this Winter holidays from 8-13 July with weeklong and weekend courses for adults and young people.
NIDA is Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art.
Graduates from NIDA form the backbone of the Australian entertainment industry and many have international careers, including actors Mel Gibson, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto and Baz Luhrmann.
NIDA Open Program provides access to its facilities and expertise in training in theatre, film and television to everyone. And this winter NIDA is bring our expertise to Gosford with NIDA on Tour.
Location:
Gosford High School, Racecourse Road, Gosford.
Courses being held:
NIDA Acting Techniques 16yrs + Tuesday to Friday 15 to 18 July 10am- 5pm $395 (earlybird $370)
Acting Intensive 16 yrs+ Saturday to Sunday 19 to 20 July 10am- 5pm $220 (earlybird $200)
Acting to Camera 12-18 yrs Saturday to Sunday 19 to 20 July 10am- 5pm $220 (earlybird $200)
Earlybird closes Friday 23 May
For more information see the NIDA WEBSITE or call (02) 9697 7626
THE PROTECTORS AT THE CHILLI LOUNGE:
Being described by one online blogger as “Dexy’s Midnight Runners having a mud fight with The Jam” The Protectors are four young lads (PeteAndy Stals – Vocals, James Wood – Drums, Will Coleman – Guitar, William Wood – Bass) from Treasure Town (Newcastle).
Word is they are starting to cause a bit of a fuss OS, with White Stripes producer Jim Diamond hearing about the lads online and deciding to mix one of their demo tracks in Detroit.
Things are also starting to roll in OZ with The Protectors supporting acts like The Vasco Era, Mercy Arms, Wolf & Cub, End of Fashion and British India.
Triple J has taken a keen interest in this young group with Triple J already streaming a demo version of ALL SYSTEMS GO live over the airways.
The Protectors will headline their first show at The Chilli Lounge on Saturday July 19th.
For more information check out their music at www.myspace.com/theprotectors
Act: The Protectors (Headline) with The Gallant (QLD) + Guests
Date: Saturday July 19th
Location: The Chilli Lounge 18+
Fee: $12 door
Doors: 8pm.
hYjInx - DIGGERS @ THE ENTRANCE: Sydney’s 5 piece party/rock/dance band, hYjInx, offer high level musicianship, outstanding vocals, quirky humour and the ultimate in dedication to showmanship and fronting.
In fact, their polished sound, party atmosphere and ability to fill the dance floor is exactly what sets them apart from the rest!
hYjInx perform songs by artists such as: Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Dee-lite, Jewell, Mighty Mighty Bostones, Outkast, Rogue Traders, Blondie, Donna Summer, Kelis, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Gwen Stefani, Gloria Estefan, The Veronicas and Jet.
The band’s ability to delve into a huge range of styles allows them to alter their show and image to suit hotels, clubs, out-door events, private and corporate functions. Clubs and functions are also offered additional entertainment value by the inclusion of costumed tributes to artists such as Madonna, Shania Twain and Tina Turner.
hYjInx will be performing live on stage at Diggers @ The Entrance on Saturday the 26th of July from 8.30pm.
GUITARS OF PICASSO - PENINSULA THEATRE : A musical project inspired by French poet Jean Cocteau’s dream to “hear the sounds of Picasso’s Guitars”.
The Guitar Quartet is a collaborative effort between artists of France and Australia.
Visiting artists include Rafael Andia (professor of Guitar at the prestigious Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris), and Claire Sananikone (a brilliant student from the Paris Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique). They are joined by Eric Cathan and Giuseppe Zangari from The University of Newcastle.
Under Andia’s artistic direction, the group will perform rarely-heard Spanish Music in haunting and evocative duets and quartets. Simultaneously, a careful selection of Picasso’s paintings will be projected onto a large screen. The objective will be to deliver an expert mix of “sound-image-emotion”.
One of the highlights of the performance will be the Australian premiere of Mr Andia’s composition, INMEMORIAL "sobre temas revolucionarios" for two equal guitars. This musical work attempts to give a “voice” to Picasso’s celebrated painting “Guernica”, the powerful depiction of a Basque village annihilated by fascists during the 1936 Spanish Civil War.
Peninsula Theatre, Cnr McMasters & Ocean Beach Rds, Woy Woy 1st August at 8pm and 3rd August at 2pm
Bookings: 43 233 233
Adults $33, Concessions $27, Children $22
URGENT CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: Australia's Biggest Convoy is a charity event aimed at providing relief to communities and families affected by ongoing drought and other unfortunate disasters such as flood and equine influenza to name a few.
The convoy is a way to get all the people associated with Ute Shows to gather in one place and in the process help people in need.
The Music Festival and Ute Muster will be held at the Cessnock Showground on Saturday 2nd August 2008. The gates will open at 10am.
The day will be jam packed with fun and excitement, including utes of every kind, stalls, games for the kids, and plenty of LIVE MUSIC!!! As this is a charity event, the artists are donating their time to show their support for this great cause.
The money received at the gate upon entry is being donated to Equine Care Group.
The organisers are seeking some sponsors to come on board as well. Either with cash donations to assist in getting equipment for the day, or by way of donating the use of equipment in return for free advertising of their businesses.
What equipement is required?
- PA Gear (capable of projecting sound in a large open area)
- Stage or Flatbed Truck for use as a stage
- Large Marquees - the larger the better!!!!
If you are able to assist with sponsorship or you would like more information, please contact Celie van der Kamp, Entertainment Co-Ordinator, Australia's Biggest Convoy
(Nominated for 2 NSW Regional Community Awards)
Email: roughdiamonds@optusnet.com.au
Mob: 0448 397 988
http://www.myspace.com/australiasbiggestconvoy
THE CENTRAL COAST COVOY FOR KIDS - 2008 : Sunday, 10th August, sees the annual Central Coast Convoy For Kids hit the road yet again.
It is believed this convoy, outside of the Sydney convoy, is the biggest and the best, but most certainly the best supported convoy in this national event.
The convoy rolls out from the Tuggerah Industrial Centre and makes it's way, via Wyong Road out to Killarney Vale, The Entrance Road (Central Coast Highway) through Bateau Bay, Wamberal, and Erina Heights, East Gosford then through to Gosford Showground.
Prior last years convoy the local Central Coast Convoy for Kids had raised over $300,000 thus far. The Fire Brigade vehicles reportedly led a convoy of an estimated 300 plus convoy participants.
The 2008 Convoy, as usual, will be cheered on, all the way along the route, by thousands of well wishers (many still in their PJ's) and many smiling faces and finger plugged ears. Download the Registration Form, Map and Police Compliance Guidelines in pdf format.
PETE MURRAY - CCLC - AUGUST 22: Pete Murray will be performing LIVE at the Central Coast Leagues Club as part of his Eureka Tour.
The show is on Friday 22nd August and tickets are on sale now from the Club's Booking Office for only $40.95.
Pete Murray will be supported by special guest Gin Wigmore and doors will open at 7.30pm for an 8.10pm start.
Get in quick as this one will be very popular!
COAST FEST 2008: It's On again! Coast Fest 2008 is on in a brand new waterfront location in September, from Friday the 5th to Sunday the 7th of September 2008.
Whats On will be keeping you up to date yet again as this local festival's preparations unfold.
Early Bird tickets are now on sale for CoastFest 2008!
Season Early Bird Tickets (30th May - 4th July) $99
Early Bird Youth (14-18) $60
Full Season Ticket (4th July – 22Aug) $125
Full Youth (14-18) $75
Full Season Gate Price (post – 22Aug) $145
Full Youth Gate Price (14-18) $90 (Children under 14 FREE)
Camping $20 (Under 5s FREE)
CoastFest 2008 - Blues, Roots, World, Folk and Alternative Beats featuring: -
Epicure, Jeff Lang, Kingtide, Endorphin, Chris Wilson Band, Afro Moses with Moses O'Jah, Grant Walmsley's Agents of Peace, The Brewster Brothers Trio, OKA, Chase the Sun, Tjupurru, Paul Greene, The Bluezone, Rosie Burgess, Sarah Humphreys, plus many more to be announced.
Other activities include Workshops, Indigenous Space, Drum & Fire Dance Circle, Multicultural Dance, Healing and Environment Village, Art installations, street theatre, world food and craft markets.
The Festival will feature 3 days of celebration on the shores of beautiful Lake Maquarie, surrounded by water and bush-land with a range of cabin and lodge accommodation on offer, plus waterfront, and bush camping.
As well as multiple performance stages, the festival will also include, dance, drumming, an Indigenous space, theatre, visual arts and crafts, children's activities, a healing and environmental area, a Tavern as well as lots of fantastic Market stalls, art installations and a themed spectacular on Saturday night, plus sailing canoeing and a whole host of other activities. For more information please visit the CoastFest 2008 web site.
RETRO 50's FESTIVAL: A whole week end of Hot Rods and Classic Cars, 1950's music, dancing and Culture.
Greater Toukley will come alive with the Retro 50's Festival to be held from Friday the 12th of September to Sunday the 14th of September.
On the bill for the week end will be; Friday 12th;
Welcome Dance, Toukley RSL Club. 7:30pm $10 entry. Saturday 13th;
* Retro 50's celebration with 50's dancing, make over's and competitions. The Village Green 9am to 2pm.
* Cruzin Time charity poker run hosted by the Easy Street Rod and Custom Club. 2 - 3pm
* The Flattrackers and the $10 Beachie BBQ. The Beachcomber Hotel 3pm.
* Silver Screen legends Ball - Toukley RSL Club, 7:30pm.
Sunday 14th;
Show N Shine Day. Village Green, Toukley.
Hosted by the Easy Street Rod and Custom Club with entertainment from Big Kitty and the Scaredy Cats.
PLATINUM BLU : Located in the recently developed and exclusive Platinum Building in Erina, PLATINUM BLU provides the Central Coast with award nominated cuisines and ultra modern facilities able to be transformed to suit all occasions.
Platinum Blu’s award winning head chef, Paul Bouwhuis, creates sumptuous seasonal menus and daily blackboard specials to provide guests with a range of meals with that special Platinum Blu touch.
Platinum Blu is licensed to host live entertainers and their cocktail bar serves not only to guests dining in the restaurant, but to guests in the bar area for enjoying a drink after work or gathering with friends.
Throughout the year, Platinum Blu hosts events open to the public with live performers, themed occasions and event menus.
Guests will enjoy a spacious outdoor and indoor dining area, a modern cocktail bar separate to the dining area and with its own seating and standing arrangement, an expansive undercover foyer, street level access and immediate parking situated near to the entry of Platinum Blu. Platinum Blu, Ground Floor, East wing Platinum Building, 4 Ilya Ave, Erina. Phone 0243 678 000
MANAGEMENT - VENUE & ARTIST: Primal Entertainment has been assisting venues and artists since 2001.
Primal Entertainment has worked with America, Tommy Emmanuel, Ian Moss, Angry Anderson, Kevin Borich, The Angels, Bondi Cigars and Phil Emmanuel, with tours management and benefit concerts.
Primal Entertainment is management with morals. Their work ethic is simple –“treat our clients as we would like to be treated”.
If you are a venue looking for professional, ethical and reliable assistance contact Diedre Le Blang at Primal Entertainment.
To see just what Primal Entertainment has to offer, or for more information check out the new PRIMAL ENTERTAINMENT web site.
GET YOUR WORK PUBLISHED: If you are a budding writer and thought you can never get your work published - think again!
With a daughter who is prone to writing and a grandson who, although learning to spell shows a keen need to do the same, I wondered how does one nurture this?
If the schools could somehow keep this interest going as they did when I was attending we could have many more literate, budding novelists and happier kids.
I was more than happy to learn that schools in a couple of Australian states have picked up on the "My Story" section of the "So You Want To Be A Writer' website.
From all reports the kids love it, their families, from all over the world, have access to their grand kids, (or nieces, nephews etc) works and the teachers who have picked up on this program have noted a marked improvement with the children'swant to write.
One can hope that our NSW schools will catch on to this so my Grandson can keep the interest and take full advantage of this asset as well.
With an intriguing site and plenty of help the kids and families will be enchanted by this writers wonderland on the net.
Take a ride in the lift and discover the different levels of the written word for yourself.
The background music on this web site is from the Central Coast's own KEVIN GLANCY and his CD Windows.
BRACKETS AND JAM : Multi Arts Performance on the Central Coast;
Brackets & Jam is a non-profit organisation whose aim is foster all kinds of music, performance and art which is available to all at a local community level.
At the moment the organisation arranges a monthly evening of entertainment which takes place in the mud-brick kiosk atop the beautiful Kincumba Mountain.
B&J supply this great venue and a sound system so that performers can entertain a local audience in a non-threatening supportive environment.
Brackets & Jam encourages amateurs and professionals alike, giving them the opportunity to try live performance, or to experiment with new material. This often makes for a very exciting and surprising evening!
As well as a diverse range of music, we have been lucky enough to host dance, theatre, story-telling and poetry. Our goal is to bring together all forms of performing arts, encouraging interaction on both a social and artistic level.
This gives artists the opportunity to network and collaborate.
Audience interaction is encouraged, with expression through dance, impromptu performance and various "Jams" during the evening.
Brackets & Jam on the Central Coast is a self-funding organisation, run by a team of volunteers. A small entry fee is charged to cover the cost of the venue and the sound system. Any remaining funds are used for promotion, special events and future projects that continue to promote the arts on the central Coast.
If you would like to perform, help behind the scenes, be an organiser, or simply show your support please fill in our on-line form. Any other queries or if you think you can help in any other way eg. Promoting, logistic support please contact us.
Otherwise feel free to come along and be part of the audience.
For more information see the BRACKETS AND JAM WEBSITE.
THE AUSTRALASIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY DIRECTORY : If you want to be in the know, in the loop and find ANYTHING music related then you must have the Music Bible - the AustralAsian Music Industry Directory.
Immedia have recently published its 40th edition of the AustralAsian Music Industry Directory which also heralds the 20th year of its print publication.
Both the print and online version are available now.
The print copy and online copies boast the most up to date and (importantly) correct contact listings with all aspects of the Aussie Music Industry. As an added bonus the print copy has a bonus 20-page section which reflects the past 20 years of the Australian Music Industry and some helpful tips and advice from some of this industry's most respected personnel.
The online version is updated fortnightly with changes and new listings so you are forever up to date.
Check out the IMMEDIA WEBSITE for more info or to place an order.
YOU'LL FIND IT HERE: One of the things that take up time when I am packing house to move is the extensive library of music resource books. I know many people who have more than I do and we all understand each others passion for not just the music but all the peripherals as well.
For those of you that also happily suffer this affliction, have I found a web site for you!!! POP ARCHIVES is run by an extremely dedicated music enthusiast, with support it would appear, from like minded colleagues, this man is on the pedestal standing right alongside the great Glenn A Baker in my books.
Check it out for yourself and see what you didn't know you wanted to know!
ROCK 'N' ROLL and ROCKABILLY FANS: For all you rock n roll and rockabilly enthusiasts check out this site for a comprehensive list of gigs and heaps of news and information on your favourite band or venue. GIG SCENE has specialist gig lists and a picture gallery for all RNR lovers to go wild over.
PEATS RIDGE IS A WINNER :
PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL WINS THE NSW GOVERNMENT 2008 GREEN GLOBE AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY – ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES –
The 2008 Sustainability Green Globe Awards were held at NSW Parliament House on Thursday 28 February 2008.
The awards recognise and honour achievement in environmental sustainability. They are open to businesses, individuals, government and non-government organisations.
Peats Ridge Festival was announced the winner of the Industry: Environmental Sustainability award.
Peats Ridge Festival is Australia’s leading sustainable arts and music festival, which takes place annually over four days in Glenworth Valley, on the NSW Central Coast.
Peats Ridge Festival is the first major event in Australia to run entirely on bio-diesel and renewable energy resources. It was the first festival in NSW to use composting toilets and, at the 2008 festival, all toilets will be composting.
Peats Ridge Festival features many sustainable initiatives, including grey water management, container return systems, organic waste composting, reclaimed materials for festival decoration, organic food, compostable food packaging, onsite bike couriers, chemical free cleaning products and sustainable transport options.
A major element of the Peats Ridge Festival experience is discovering how to live more sustainably and sharing this knowledge. Festival patrons experience sustainability-in-action through the Festival’s production initiatives and by participating in environmentally based programming and activities.
Peats Ridge Festival offers a model of best practice for other event organisers to follow. Through its ‘Model Event’ initiative, event organisers can freely access information about the Festival’s sustainability initiatives, benefiting from their experience. Peats Ridge Festival believes that sharing knowledge is critical to driving change.
LIVE AND ORIGINAL RETURNS : Live & Original will host monthly event at Diggers @ The Entrance which will feature local and touring bands from 8pm.
Diggers @ The Entrance offers a great auditorium with the capacity to fit approximately 300 to 400 people.
It has a 10m by 5m stage with pull out catwalk, band room with showers, inexpensive food and drinks and great coffee in the newly renovated club.
The entertainment starts at 8pm and the entry is FREE, yes FREE!
There will be the usual artist signing and merchandise table and a family friendly (until 10pm) atmosphere.
Upcoming Live and Original Shows at Diggers are; (8pm - Doors - 8:30pm - Act One) Friday 4th July;Chontia & The New Colours, Lounge Act Friday 3rd August;Cocapenny(Farewell The Coast), One Jonathan Friday 5th September;'Rock Night' - Illusion Of Despair, Abrie The Band Friday 3rd October;The Sunpilots, Bec Willis
Catch up on some of our local performers and industry news with Ben Roberts, Live and Original on Coast FM Monday nights from 8pm.
Mon 9th June - McArtney (Syd)
Mon 16th June - TBC
Mon 23rdJune - Hayden French
Mon 30th June - Chontia and The New Colours
CALLING ALL BANDS AND LIVE MUSIC FANS :
NEW LIVE MUSIC VENUE - GOSFORD.
Trace Element Music has arranged a new Live Music venue at the Pulse Nightclub in the Union Hotel in Gosford.
From Trace's Myspace page... "Trace Element Music Management Based on the Central Coast N.S.W now doing shows for the Union Hotel Gosford , PCYC Bateau Bay. Tours, show bookings and more.
"CALLING ALL BANDS AND LIVE MUSIC LOVERS" The Union Hotel in Gosford has undergone some major renovations. The new look "PULSE NIGHTCLUB" has opened its doors to become a live venue.
Shows will be every Saturday beginning on the 23rd May 08, the time slot is 7-11pm followed by the nightclub till 6am.
This is a great opportunity to get another live venue going on the Coast.
Anyone interested in performing please contact me."
ERINA LEAGUES CLUB- WARM UP LOUNGE: The Erina Leagues Club will have a local talent showcase on the third Friday of each month from 7pm in the "Warm Up Lounge" promotion series. Contact Vanessa for more information
LIVE N LOCAL GOES WEEKLY- Local singer/songwriter Mike McCarthy is taking a break from the Live N Local WEEKLY local talent showcases to be held at Live n Cookin' @ Lizottes at Kincumber and has handed the reins to Brian Lizotte who will take over in April 2008.
If you are part of a band or know of any performers that would be interested in showcasing their talent to a live audience please send your details to us here at What's On or contact Lizottes.
The Live N Local session showcase a selection of the finest original singer/songwriters the Central Coast has to offer.
Live N Local is a joint venture of Lizotte's Restaurant (home of Live n Cookin' @ Lizottes) and Reverb Magazine.
Over the past twelve months Lizotte's has been refining the format for this weekly event to best suit the performers and the attending audience. It is a low key setting that provokes listeners' attention to original music performed by the original artist.
Owner/Manager Brian Lizotte has an extensive affiliation with the Australian Music Industry and has supported many local artists in their plight to be heard.
"It's an absolute pleasure to be able to put on stage local, up and coming artists and give them a chance to play in front of friends, family and local fans" (Brian Lizotte).
SONGWRITERS LIVE: Local original singer/songwriters have another avenue to get their work 'out there'.
Songwriters Live has a mail out list of over two and a half thousand and the site is extremely well hit.
Musicians, singers and songwriters can send samples of their work to Keith for placement.
MAX POTENTIAL:
Maximising the potential of Gosford youth.
A joint Gosford RSL Club and Galaxy Motel with Clubs NSW program.
Young Leaders building great lives and great communities. A model that builds community engagement and participation through coaching youth in personal and role leadership.
Call for expressions of interest from Gosford businesses and individuals to be involved in youth leadership coaching.
What is Max Potential?
The Max Potential program offers 22 weeks of personal leadership development, including coaching, to young leaders from schools and the community to help them maximise their potential during the final years at school and beyond. It also encourages students to focus on the local community and ways that they can work to improve it.
Volunteer coaches?
Max Potential draws on leaders within the community, business, industry, schools and churches, equipping them with progressive coaching skills and tools that apply across personal, life and employment contexts.
Volunteer coaches will be given training in a life-coaching model which explores ten personal leadership principles and the opportunity to use these in practice with Max Potential youth participants, supported by a Future Achievement coach.
All volunteer coaches will have the opportunity to build coaching into a personal and professional leadership profile, including the possibility of further life coaching accreditation through Future Achievement Australia.
There will also be a certificate of participation which can be used for further career opportunities.
What’s the commitment?
There are a few key dates, highlighted in the coach application form, which volunteer coaches will need to be available for in order to participate in the program. Volunteer coaches also need to commit to eight regular 60 to 90-minute coaching sessions with the young person they will be coaching.
Volunteer coaches will also be given four one-hour coaching sessions with a Future Achievement Australia coach during the early part of the coaching process, with ongoing support via phone or email until the end of the program.
How much does it cost?
The cost of providing these services is approximately $350 + GST per young leader and $1,100 + GST per coach. This will be partly funded by Gosford RSL Club through a limited number of scholarships offered in 2008 as well as funding from individuals and organisation's paying for their employees to be a Max Potential volunteer coach (learning, developing and practicing the skill of coaching through Max Potential then bringing their new found coaching skills back into their organisation).
To be part of Max Potential to be held in the Gosford area, April – September 2008, you will need to read and complete an application form and return it to Maxpotential Coordinator, Gosford RSL Club, by 17th March 2008.
What happens next?
Find out more information about Max Potential through contacting Maureen Horne, Maxpotential Coordinator Gosford RSL Club 26 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford NSW 2250.
Phone: 02 4323 8351; Fax: 02 4324 4644; Email: gosrsl@grsl.com.au
NSW AMBULANCE SERVICE - ICE EMAILS: There is an unauthorised email using the Ambulance Service of NSW name being sent around asking people to join the In Case of Emergency (ICE) campaign using their mobile phones.
This email is not from the Ambulance Service of NSW.
The Ambulance view on the ICE campaign is as follows:
The Ambulance Service has not launched any campaign supporting ICE (In Case of Emergency). Ambulance supports any method of contacting family in a critical medical emergency.
Methods that can be used include information in diaries, wallets, drivers’
licences, and mobile phones.
The concept of ICE has merit and would be another source of information to assist with identification.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE: in cases involving more than one patient or a where a mobile phone has been borrowed from someone else, it may be difficult to confidently match personal belongings to any one individual.
This may in turn lead to unnecessary distress.
The Ambulance Service also advises that as with all stored personal information, individuals need to be mindful of confidentiality issues.
DRAGONS ABREAST CENTRAL COAST - COAST BUSTERS :
Dragons Abreast Australia is a not-for-profit charity consisting of Breast Cancer Survivors who participate in the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boat racing.
The organisation began 10 years ago in Darwin and today consists of 33 member groups across Australia. Dragons Abreast Central Coast “Coast Busters” is our local team.
We raise awareness by participating in Local, National and International events. Our Pink Ladies are all winners! They have fought the Demon Breast Cancer, and many of us continue to fight.
We do not accept this disease, we challenge it all the way. And along the way, we have great fun, meet wonderful people BUT, most important of all we educate the public, spread the message of early detection and
keep Breast Cancer firmly in the public eye.
We train and meet weekly on Sunday mornings.
You will find us at the Coast Guard station on Tuggerah Lake in Peel Street, Toukley.
Look for the Pink Boat and ladies.
7 to 8am for Race Training. 8 to 9am new paddlers are most welcome to come and have a go.
THE SMALL BUSINESS REFORM GROUP: The Small Business Reform Group (SBRG) is a not for profit organisation established fundamentally as a lobby group in January 2005.
They provide an information, support and consultancy service in relation to WorkCover issues which effect small business and contractors in NSW.
They have been exhaustively lobbying the WorkCover Authority in regard to Workers Compensation audits and deeming provisions for almost two years. Based on experience alone they are able to provide a successful support, advice and information service for other small business operators in the same situation.
The SBRG are not a legal entity but offer guidance based on experience. They have achieved positive results from every issue they have dealt with so far, achieving wins of hundreds of thousands of dollars for their members.
If you are due to have a wage audit contact the SBRG first so you know what is expected. If you have recently had a wage audit and are astounded at the outcome, they CAN help you.
SAVE A MATE - Club SAM: Save-a-mate (SAM) is a drug education and first aid program specifically designed for alcohol and other drug-related emergencies. It aims to reduce the harm associated with substance use, particularly with young people. FIND MORE DETAILS ON CLUB SAM FROM HERE >>>
Level 3 restrictions came into force on Sunday the 30th of march, 2008 until further notice.
While this is a blessing for us all it would be wise for us to consider a repeat of the previous weather conditions and drought so as to avoid such severe restrictions in the future.
Our water, our lives, our choice to waste or save.
LEVEL 3 AND LEVEL 4 RESTRICTIONS (Read More)
GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE - C C COMMUNITY CHEST : The Central Coast Community Chest, is a non-profit organization which provides funds for over 80 local charities. The Central Coast Community Chest are also a non denominational and non governmental charity.
The Central Coast Community Chest has been operating on the coast for over 25 years now and provides valuable assistance to a wide range of charities including: Children, Family, Youth, Aged Care, Disability and Community Services.
100% of the funds they raise stay on the Central Coast.
AGED CARING: Care 4 Them Young people in aged care facilities -
In 2003 in NSW alone there were - 2 people under the age of 19 -
23 people under the age of 29
103 people under the age of 39
392 people under the age of 49
1320 people under the age if 59
3768 people under the age of 69 with a national total of 10,462 young people in aged care facilities.*
That logically also states that there were also over 10 thousand elderly unable to get the care they are not only entitled to but so desperately need to live out their days.
The solution; facilities for those under the 70 year age who also require this basic long term medical assistance. But where are they? They don't exist. Really, as ludicrous as it seems they are not to be found.
Enter Stuart Philpott and Care4Them. Stuart is endeavouring to set up a NSW (to assist the call nationwide) care link base. He is looking for people all over NSW to help in locating young people in care and to help co-ordinate efforts to solve this major problem.
If you can spare some time, have any ideas or can even only spread the word any assistance would be appreciated.
You may be ensuring your own future's peace of mind.
*The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare survey of June 30 2003.
HELP IS ON THE PHONE:
The Red Cross is calling for more volunteers: The Australian Red Cross has a free service for the elderly, disabled or medically dependant members of our community that live alone to still retain a sense of independence.
The service is called Telecross.
Many, many lives have been saved by this free service. Some few volunteers are rostered every month but the majority make a quick call each morning to a person in need to check on their welfare, one month on and one month off. If the client does not answer or reports an ill condition the caller refers this to Telecross and checks are made and or the appropriate family or services are notified.
Become a volunteer or register someone you know in need of this life saving service.
There are even Corporate registrations where your staff can make a quick call first thing in the morning. Saving lives in bulk, now that's what I would call putting the people back into big business.
PCYC UMINA and BATEAU BAY: The centre provides an endless supply of activities for the local young residents and their families in a safe and happy environment.
The Umina PCYC has a well equipped pay as you go weight gym, boxing facilities and a professional style sound booth, stage and lighting.
Scattered throughout the club are lounges to just sit and chill, x-Box games for the computer minded, pool tables, air hockey tables and a refreshment bar.
The regular activities Umina PCYC have are; gym sessions, tiny tots, boxing circuits, junior and senior boxing, school sports, traffic education, drama and discovery and the new monthly Pump dance parties.
The Umina PCYC is located at 101 Osborne Avenue, Umina Beach. Enquiries can be made to Tim on 0243 447 751.
RAINBOW HAVEN: GYNAE SUPPORT GROUP: In memory of Tracy Leigh Ahearn (25/11/1966 – 03/07/2005)
A local Gynaecological cancer support group has been organised for Central Coast patients, carers, their families and friends.
The group meets the last Monday of each month between 10am and 12 noon at the Cancer Council Building, 127 Erina Street, Gosford.
Everyone is welcome, whether touched by this illness or no and all assistance is greatly appreciated toward raising public awareness in an effort to gain some funding for research into this type of cancer.
WYONG TOASTMASTERS: Wyong Toastmasters meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at the Wyong RSL Club at 10.30am.
Toastmasters can help people overcome nervousness when speaking in front of groups.
Meetings are fun and held in a non threatning atmosphere.
Put the fun back into speaking.
Contact Jan Cummings by phone - 02 4341 6842, email or the website.
TIPS AND TOOLS TO ARM YOU IN THE MUSIC BIZ: While I cannot possibly arm you with everything you need to know in the Music Industry on this page and in this space we ARE able to link you to those who can. Once again we say thanks to Mr. Jules Munro and Mr Shane Simpson from SIMPSONS SOLICITORS and the invaluable assistance of the ARTS LAW CENTRE OF NSW.
If you would like some confidential advice/assistance contact me via email here at Whats On.
All enquiries will be treated with the utmost discretion and confidence.
Now, getting down to business. Some basic issues -
This appears to be a bottomless hot issue - I will leave it up so more can be assisted this edition - Deb
THE FRUSTRATION; THE PIGGY IN THE MIDDLE;
I have listened and read a few tales of injustice regarding performers and venues alike about performer payments.
If you are being told by your booking agent "the funds still haven't arrived from the venue" - check with the venue.
A few venue operators are becoming quite concerned as to how this bottom protecting untruth is doing damage to their reputation.
Reportedly, quite often the venue has indeed paid but it is the agent who is sitting on the funds. A totally illegal practice!
To quote Simpsons Solicitors...
"A feature of Australian agencies is that they have tended to represent both artists and ‘employers’, as they are called in Australian labour laws.
That means that, as well as being the agent for the artist, some also act as ‘venue consultants’ to those who engage the artist to perform.
There is an inherent conflict of interest in this dual role. Being the agent for both sides of the transaction may have some attractions, but negotiating with yourself is rarely a rigorous process.
Why agencies demonstrate such a wide range of professional standards is no great puzzle: Agencies reflect the span of the industry. Many are highly skilled, professionally trained and of impeccable reputation, but some are somewhat lower on the evolutionary scale. The latter will always exist while there are more musicians seeking representation than there are agents
looking for artists to represent, while aspiring musicians are willing to take any offer of employment on any terms, while artists do not properly look after their own business affairs and while legislation controlling agents (and managers) remains inadequate."
While Booking Agents and Venue Consultants play a most important role in the music industry the bad few are making it more like a car sales industry with reputations to match for the good ones...
There are some great prizes and just sheer entertainment value to be had at a night of Trivia on the Central Coast.
We may have disliked tests and exams in our school yeras but we do LOVE our trivia nights... Why is that?
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