May 24th, 2010 - jessicah -
For one weekend in May each year, the seaside city of Brighton becomes the destination for hundreds of bands, thousands of fans and trainloads of music industry folk. They all come flocking southwards to check out the three-day showcase of the hottest acts from around the world who are on the brink of breaking the big time. Each venue in Brighton transforms into a stage for the event and impromptu guerrilla gigs take place in mysterious places like down in the tunnels below the pier, publicised by text messages which circulate around the punters.
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Attention all aspiring wordsmiths! The Emerging Writers Festival is on now!
Running from the 21st to the 30th of May, the festival exists to promote the interests of emerging writers – to improve their opportunities for professional development and their engagement with the broader public.
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May 19th, 2010 - Simone Bruno -
In the Colombian Caribbean coast, the black population used to dance a music called Cumbia.
During the dance the man tried to seduce the woman. He used his straw hat, the same one he use to wear during the long hours bent down working in the fields, in an elegant and respectful gesture to invite the girl. Invariably, she would smile and constantly get close to the man, just to turn her back in a sensual way, followed by her large white skirt that describe amazing circles in the air. The man keeps on trying to seduce and the girl to accept and running away at the same time.
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To succeed in life, is to achieve your dreams; and this is exactly what Fleur Murphy has done.
Rain for Morgan is a short feature film that has taken a sparkle to the eyes of any beholder. Its set in rustic South Yabba in rural Victoria. The film is a Brilliant piece, boasting stunning mythical overtones.
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May 17th, 2010 - Marisa -
Australia likes to think of itself as a pretty multicultural country. Whether you think that’s true, one indisputable fact is that we’ve got a number of cuisines down. Chinese? You got it. Italian? Some of the best. Indian? Well, maybe not as good as the curries in the UK, but pretty decent. But as awesome as we are at our phos and pad thais, one thing that’s a little harder to hunt down at home is good Latin American eats. If you’re ever in New York and need a reference point to start out with, the hottest tip we can offer you (and also a New York magazine pick) is to head to Brooklyn’s Red Hook Ball Fields.
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May 17th, 2010 - jessicah -
Brick Lane is awash with vintage shops and dealers. Most are trading the same sort of stock, but if you step off the main drag and down a side street, you might be lucky enough to stumble upon The Vintage Emporium, a new coffee house and vintage shop like no other.
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