Classic rock revival
August 30, 2010
Great prizes are up for grabs for local bands who recapture the golden years of rock, country and pop music at the Retro Battle of the Sounds competition at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds on October 23.
Mal Ronay from the Nightfly Management Group is looking for local talent to strut their stuff by performing songs written and/or recorded prior to 1980. Read more
Young dancers shine at championships
August 30, 2010
Students from Mount Gambier’s MJ Dance Studio have returned from Melbourne where they competed in the Showcase State Dance Championships with results that will take them into the nationals with a competitive edge.
Over 500 acts had entered the event, which was a qualifying competition to attend the nationals on the Gold Coast. Read more
School arts dream comes to fruition
August 23, 2010
The Mount Gambier High School arts faculty, community and dignitaries gathered on Thursday, August 19, to celebrate the official opening of the Garry Costello Centre for Creative Arts — a haven that will continue to “build the education revolution” through self-expression.
With four art and design studios, a gallery, information technology suite, performance space that seats over 140 and plenty of storage room, the centre was described as “remarkable” by Mr Costello. Read more
Youth focus on sun safety
August 23, 2010
The Cancer Council has encouraged Australians aged 12 to 17 years to get creative and bust a myth about skin cancer by entering a short film, image or creative writing piece in the SunSmart competition before September 24.
With one in four teens getting sun burnt on a typical weekend, the competition is an opportunity to show friends and classmates how to be sun smart. Read more
South East performers to showcase talents
August 16, 2010
More than 60 performers will grace the stage of the Wehl Street Theatre to perform over 350 songs in Showcase 2010 from August 24 to 28.
Singers ranging in age from seven to over 60 will present their interpretation of songs varying in styles from musical theatre, aria, classical, pop, jazz, blues, country and western and folk songs to ballads. Read more
Dance star brings magic to stage
August 16, 2010
After catapulting to fame on channel Ten’s So You Think You Can Dance, Rhys Bobridge is once again returning to the stage, this time to spread his magic to Mount Gambier audiences with acclaimed children’s show The Fairies.
Resuming his role as Elf, the Fairy Cake Maker, Rhys will perform at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre on August 30 as part of a four-month national tour. Read more
Fresh music talent strikes a chord
August 9, 2010
The musical namesake of a Coorong camping ground — inspired by a brother and sister’s childhood memories — came to Mount Gambier for the first time on Friday, August 6, having made an impact on the national underground music scene.
Sean and Jessica Braithwaite returned to their hometown with their band Gemini Downs to blow away friends and fans with their raw, energetic folk music. Read more
Theatre reveives $70,000 upgrade
August 2, 2010
The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is a hive of activity this week with tradesmen completing significant upgrades to the 28 year old arts centre.
As part of the $70,000 revamp, patrons will notice improved audio — courtesy of a reconfigured sound system and new digital sound desk. Read more
Millicent hosts exclusive exhibition
August 2, 2010
The Millicent Gallery has opened an exclusive arts exhibition as part of the South Australian Living Arts (SALA) Festival.
From the various projects being created around the Limestone Coast, there is one main exhibition held and Millicent Gallery has been chosen as the venue. Read more
Hundreds flock to dance eisteddfod
July 26, 2010
Mount Gambier Eisteddfod saw a record number of solo entries in this year’s competition and a total of around 600.
The annual event was made all the more exciting with Backstage Incorporated securing the guest appearance of So You Think You Can Dance judge Jason Coleman, who presented several scholarships for his Ministry of Dance training school in Melbourne.
But the highlight, according to organiser Dawn Pfeiler, was when neo choreography duo Symiko De van der Schueren and Euan Doidge of Millicent brought the audience to tears with their “emotional” routine.
Ms Pfeiler said the program will remain much the same for next year’s event, which she is already organising scholarships for.
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