megascene - issue 2

MEGAscene • Issue 2 October 2015

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Issue 2October 2015

. . . featuring Adelaide music, food, fashion and lifestyle

James Reyne photos

Interview withDino Jag

Laced In Lust photosSemaphore Imogen Brave photosInterview with Fiona Karamanlidis

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Rising Star MediaPhotography - Video - Design

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Photography by Sue Hedley

Specialising in music industryphotography, portraits and events


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Dino JagPhoto by Sue Hedley


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IN THIS ISSUEInterview with Dino JagInterview with Fiona KaramanlidisReview of The Boom Boom RoomLive gig photos of Jac DaltonLive gig photos of Laced In LustLive gig photos of The GSM AllstarsLive gig photos of James ReyneLive gig photos of For Your LoveChris FinnenLive gig photos of Imogen BraveGig Guide for OctoberOpening of Fashion Concept CollectiveMake-overSA ParanormalLive Sound AdviceSemaphoreMarkets in AdelaideMaria’s ColumnMOSH Fundraiser Photos

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More Pink TributePhoto by Sue Hedley


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Editor:Sue Hedley

Associate Editor:Carina Bonney

Editor’s Assistant:Maria Szczerba

Contributors:Allen Tiller

Deb BrunotteCarina BonneyMaria Szczerba

Frank LangJoanne Newman

Tony Savage

Photographer:Sue Hedley

Additional Photography: Maria Szczerba

Layout:Sue Hedley

Carina Bonney

Published by:Rising Star Media

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Editorial and Advertising enquiries:[email protected]

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Greenacres SA 5086

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Welcome to the second issue of online magazine MEGAscene. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed creating it. Regards,The Editor

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DINO JAG INTERVIEWWords by Deb BrunottePhotos by Sue Hedley

“I started pretending to be a singer as soon as I could yell into a hairbrush and perform to my imaginary audience.”

It’s Rocktober, so I thought I’d interview a well known and loved stalwart of the Adelaide music scene Dino Jag whom I think Rocks!

Dino has fronted and performed with some of the best musicians around. Back in the 90’s Dino ran the Front Page where many bands performed over the years.

Here’s an insight into his journey.

Deb: At what age did you begin playing and singing and which instruments do you play?

Dino: I started pretending to be a singer as soon as I could yell into a hairbrush and perform to my imaginary audience. We had a really good thing going on for quite a while behind closed doors. It was much easier than being in front of real people. I was very shy. Then my father got me started on the piano accordion at around the age of 10 (accordion players are like rock stars at Italian parties … ha ha). Can’t say I was too excited about playing the squeeze box back then. So a couple of years later I talked my dad into getting me an electric guitar and that changed everything. Behind the electric guitar I was able to start squeezing my voice out. I then started playing the piano and that’s how I discovered songwriting.

Deb: Thinking back to early childhood, what was your first experience with music and what song do you remember most as a child?

Dino: Growing up in a traditional Italian family music was always a big part of our diet. My father was a big Dean Martin fan (his real name was Dino – see the connection ) so there was a lot of crooning going on in the household ... Mario Lanzo was also a favourite of his, so his mega voice was regularly blaring out on vinyl. Elvis Presley and Tom Jones would make regular appearances courtesy of my Mum and

sister … Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow were on high rotation on my older brother’s stereo... but the first song that I remember really getting into and thrashing out on the record player was The Zoot’s version of Eleanor Rigby … me and my hairbrush used to go off with that track .… killer version of that Beatles song that still stands up today.

Deb: What made you first realise you wanted to pursue a career in music?

Dino: I was playing in bands all through high school … by the time I was 14, I was working most weekends playing in a cabaret bands and making pretty good money. Ironically I never did it for the money but that certainly helped the cause. So when school was over it just seemed like a logical natural progression for me to continue doing what I loved. The thought of getting a “real” job just never entered my mind.

Deb: Which famous musicians do you admire and why?

Dino: The Beatles and Stevie Wonder were probably my two greatest mainstream influences growing up. Both touched me at my core and inspired me as a singer, songwriter and musician. The Beatles got me singing catchy infectious melodies and Stevie Wonder got my groove on and introduced me to the deeper soulful and spiritual connections possible with music.

Deb: Do you have a formal music education?

Dino: There was no music programs available at the school I attended but I did have private lessons for guitar, piano, music theory arranging and composition outside of school time. Then after a few years of touring with bands interstate I arrived back in Adelaide


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and attended college to study jazz majoring in voice. In fact, the more I’ve learnt about music, the more I’ve realised how little I really know! I will always remain a student.

Deb: The Front Page was the old Hindley Street Cinemas, a large complex with many rooms. What inspired you to turn an old cinema into a successful music venue?

Dino: A few entrepreneurs approached me to act as their consultant to help them stage a live music event during one of the Adelaide Grand Prix’s in the cinema complex which had just been vacated by Greater Union Cinemas ... they thought they could make a killing during the Grand Prix week (the truth hurts sometimes). So the original intention was initiated by these entrepreneurs who knew nothing about live music or running an entertainment venue! Of course the Grand Prix event was a disaster, but it did open up an opportunity to create a new live music hub in the city so I decided to stay on ... and then I morphed into the Managing Director of Adelaide Front Page for the next few years. Many good times were had there!

Deb: Who were some of the stand out acts that performed at the Front Page?

Dino: There were many memorable performances, many of which came from local Adelaide bands. But in general, what stood out and inspired me the most about that era was the comradery and new relationships that were forged amongst the musicians and bands. I watched the bands inspire to want to give more ... so the standard kept getting better and better… and the audiences were loving it ... everybody wins.

Deb: What bands have you played with and what are some of the most memorable gigs you have done?

Dino: There have been quite a few bands over the years... some of my favourites were Jam The Boogie (old-school RnB) ... The East End Blues Band (first time with a full horn section and backup singers) that band had a big vibe.. Power House (4-on-the-floor) ... Stolen Waters (Hard Funk/Rock). There were some memorable gigs with Stolen Waters

supporting artists like Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Richie Sambora, but one of my most memorable gigs was actually singing with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and then later with the Brisbane symphony orchestra (with you) paying homage to Queen and Freddie Mercury … scary and magical all at the same time!

Deb: You have written many songs and one in particular ended up being the theme song for a mainstream television program. How did that come about?

Dino: I was an occasional guest performer on Channel 7’s AM Adelaide with a songwriting duo called “bOOm bOx”. At that time we were writing melodic pop songs with this kinda Latin dance groove thing going on underneath. After one of our performances on the show the producer came over and commented on how she really liked the songs we were performing and said she’d love to have something in that style as the theme music for the TV show ... so off we went and wrote a song called “When The Sun Kisses The Ocean” which ended becoming the theme music for the next 5 years or so until the show came off the air. The original version of the song was instrumental with some featured scat vocals. It’s actually a pretty cool song that I still perform live occasionally ... I should record and release the full version of the song!

Deb: Do you produce and write for other artists?

Dino: Yes I have worked quite a bit as a producer for other artists and songwriters ... it was never my intended path. In the 90’s I was signed to a record & publishing company in Sydney and they started getting me to collaborate with other recording artists and work as a co-producer with them on some international projects with artists based overseas. So that’s how it all started to unfold for me.

Deb: What would you call your style of music?

Dino: I guess I have a strong leaning towardsmusic that’s dynamically soulful and upbeat somehow ... organic feel-good music.


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Deb: What are you up to these days and what plans do you have for the future?

Dino: I’ve been busy with a lot of live performances these last few years, particularly in acoustic mode which offers different challenges and opportunities to grow as a performer... but my main focus has really been on reconnecting with myself as a songwriter ... rediscovering my writing voice and where I want to head as a recording artist … that’s what’s next for me… recording and releasing music that I excites me that can share with an international audience.

Deb: I notice you like wearing hats. How many do you have in your closet and which is your favourite?

Dino: Yes I feel naked without a hat on! Do you know how many shoes you have? Well I guess I’m like that with hats ... there’s lots of them! But yes I do have a couple of faves. When I’m gigging I do tend to reach for my groovy grey newsboy cap. It seems to put an extra little spring in my step ... ha ha

Deb: You are a very gentle, talented and spiritual man. How do you keep yourself so grounded?

Dino: I’m on the same journey of self-discovery as everyone else. I’m a perpetual work-in-progress! Mediation is a part of my daily ritual. It forces me to stop and breathe and reconnect with that part of myself that is connected to something much bigger. I do my best to immerse myself in deep gratitude and appreciation … because those feelings will always fast-track you toward feeling love ... and love is the Holy Grail that connects us to the source of life itself ... and when you feel that connection everything feels mighty fine!! Deb: What would be your advice to other musicians trying to make it in the industry?

Dino: Everyone has their own unique energy, their own voice, their own footprint. Discover your own uniqueness and plug into that like a possessed demon. That’s what will make you stand out and shine ... and people in the

industry are attracted to things that shine! Of course, you will need to work with others and become part of a team if you want to broaden your reach. So choose wisely and find the people you need to do the stuff that you can’t do (or don’t want to do) so you can achieve your dreams as an artist.

Deb: Thank you for your time Dino. Lastly, is there anything you would like to add?

Dino: Yes, thank you for probing me with these questions. It was a good opportunity to stop for a moment and reflect on some of my own story. Thank you for allowing me to share that with you and your readers … shine on you crazy diamond!

Well there you have it. Check out Dino’s website: www.dinojag.com

Rock on this Rocktober and stay tuned for next months issue. If you have any ideas on what you would like to hear about email the editor at [email protected].

Until then. Keep rocking, stay true to yourself and RWYA (Remember who you are).

Yours Truly Deb Brunotte

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FIONA KARAMANLIDIS

With musical styles so diverse (Gothic Rock Ballads, Adult Contemporary Pop, Country, R & B, Jazz, Ballads, Classic Rock, Electronica and Instrumental) Fiona Karamanlidis is a Multi Award Winning Independent Song-Writer/Composer/Producer/Pianist from Adelaide.

Fiona’s journey into music began from a young child. Her father was a singer/crooner in his homeland of Sri Lanka and at 21 migrated to Adelaide where he continued to sing at various clubs. Music was strongly encouraged at home with the stereo always cranked up loud playing everything from Elvis to Beatles, including country, contemporary, and such crooners as Ol’ Blue Eyes himself Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Marty Robbins. As a teenager Fiona had some singing lessons but was attracted to the piano, though she didn’t play it till she was in her 20’s. She was self taught with a few scattered lessons to hone her skill.

Fiona: In the early 90’s I played keys in a covers band called No Release and started another covers band called Chameleon in 1994 with my boyfriend at the time, who was playing guitar. We covered hits from old school bands such as Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, Hendrix, Cult, Rose Tattoo, Led Zep etc. It was around this time that I started toying around with writing my own songs but the music I was writing didn’t fit in to play in the band, as I was immersed in the rock scene. The seed was already planted from the music I grew up with and it just wasn’t the right time, but over the years I kept writing at home on the piano.

In 2005 I released my first full length album “Kismet”, with songs from a variety of genres from country, pop, power ballads, instrumental and an attempt at dance music. I was just feeling my way around with that one, seeing where I would fit in. Rob Pippan produced it

and played guitar on some tracks. Rob also had contacts and we managed to get Trevor Warner (Australian Bluegrass pioneer) who played banjo, fiddle and some acoustic guitar and Rob Chenoweth, Adelaide based trumpeter who has worked with Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Rob Pippan also played guitar and produced 2 EP’s - Winter Song and Out Of Nowhere - both in 2014.

Some music Trivia . . . in 2014 I was a finalist in Australian Celtic Music Awards for a song about my maternal Cornish ancestors ... And my friend John Francis Peters from San Francisco gave me the rights to use his painting Winter Woods for my 2014 EP Winter Song. He produced Don McLean’s album Prime Time and worked closely with Don as a promoter during the American Pie release and has worked with Rock Royalty such as Stevie

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Wonder, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan’s band and Ken Caillat, producer of Fleetwood Macs Rumours album. He said my music was beautiful!

Jo: How have you got your music out there what steps did you take?

Fiona: I started entering songs into competitions to get my name out there and get some credibility the first one being the Australian Song Writing Competition. It’s a national competition and the longest running song writing association in Australia. I managed to get 12th place for one of my ballads, which was really surprising to me as I was pretty new to song writing at that point. I’ve also had national airplay and have songs on iTunes. I did have a website but I’ve closed it down, using social media to send songs off to appropriate labels.

Jo: That would have been exciting though to get that far and get 12th place in a song writing contest?

Fiona: Yes it was. This was out of the whole country and for someone new to the industry I was really impressed and thought maybe I really do have an ability here so I kept going. Then I had a break for a number of years due to a personal issue. I then got back to writing and released two EP’s last year.

Jo: Do you have any favourite mentors that have influenced you?

Fiona: Fleetwood Mac, absolutely, there’s so many to mention. Growing up I listened to a lot of country music, American country too . . . I love the story telling and I love strong harmonies.

Jo: How do you balance song writing with home, work and other obligations?

Fiona: It’s quite tricky. As its a solitary thing to do and it takes hours and hours to put it all together. I’m lucky that I have a supportive husband and I do work full time. I have to make the time but it’s sometimes not easy

Jo: What makes a a good session for you?

Fiona: When something comes easily and quick. I find if it seems too hard then it’s probably not worth pursuing. My most successful songs were written in like 20 minutes or so.

Jo: What’s next for you ?

Fiona: More songwriting and to form another band playing half originals and covers. I’d prefer an organic stripped back thing this time as I’ve always gone with a big production and sound effects when recording. I want to do something a bit more earthy and rootsy this time with vox, guitar piano, maybe stomp box.

Jo: If you could have the opportunity to write for anyone in the world who would that be?

Fiona: It would have to be Stevie Nicks. She was my first idol from 1977. I was a kid when I saw her on TV and it was like a moth to a flame. Something captured me with her songs and her voice.

Jo: What is your favourite part of the song writing process?

Fiona: Sharing the message in the songs, hoping that they are relating to the listener.

Fiona has received numerous awards in various musical genres from professional music industry organisations since 2005.

- AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION - SONGWRITERS COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS ASSOCIATION OF SA - SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Fiona was also a finalist in the 2013 Music Oz Australian Independent Music Awards.

Fiona’s facebook page is: www.facebook.com/fiona.karamanlidis.

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Opening of The Boom Boom RoomSaturday 12th September @ The Publisher Arthouse

Review by Tony SavagePhotos by Sue Hedley

The opening night of the Boom Boom Room featured Lazy Eye, Jac Dalton, Laced In Lust, the GSM Allstars and boom boom (that’s right I said it). I went along after reading the press release and seeing the musical standard of the show, so my expectations were high.

The Boom Boom Room will have a huge future for a variety of reasons. Its location, size and stage access should make this Rock and Blues Club attract some great international and local acts for more intimate, club style concerts. It’s ‘vibe’ will also ensure its return clientele.On the night, age or status didn’t seem to matter, it was about the music. It had a retro yet modern feel to it - giant bean bags in a corner, funky bits of furniture in amongst tables, intimate booths in what seems to be an American underground car park and it works!

Kicking the night off were Lazy Eye, playing some nice tight blues. Think of BB King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the cross roads.

Jac Dalton hit the stage with his new band with all pistons pumping. The crowd went off to all his songs - now that’s a good sign, considering they are all originals.

Laced in Lust hit the stage pedal to the metal. A young bunch of guys, loving what they’re doing, and the girls loved them too.

The GSM Allstars hit the stage showing no mercy and why they are the heavy weights of the Adelaide’s music industry. I would not expect anything less from these boys, and of cause then there was the great performance from Betty WHO - Betty Boo.

Overall I loved the opening night and the club. The Boom Boom Room has the opportunity to become a serious live venue in Adelaide.

LIVE GIG REVIEWS

It’s easy to find, situated at the back of The Publishers Hotel, corner of Franklin and Cannon Street in the city. Entrance into the Boom Boom Room is off Cannon street. This is a venue supporting the live music industry, so do support them. They would like that.


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Jac Dalton@ opening of The Boom Boom Room

12/09/2015Photos by Sue Hedley

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Laced In Lust@ opening of The Boom Boom Room


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GSM Allstars@ opening of The Boom Boom Room



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James Reyne@ The Gov - 11/09/2015Photos by Sue Hedley


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For Your Love@ Norwood Town Hall -



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CHRIS FINNENWords and Photos by Sue Hedley

Chris Finnen is a South Australian icon. He is often referred to as a “guitarist’s guitarist”. Chris has shared the stage with some of the world’s best, including Bo Didley, Buddy Guy, Roy Buchanan, John Mayall, Eric Burden, Keb Mo, Bob Brozman, Jimmy Witherspoon, Johnny Copeland, The Homes Brothers and Mavis Staples. He has worked in Australia with Matt Taylor, Phil Manning, Dutch Tilders, Margaret Roadnight, Jeff Lang, and Kevin Borich. He performed for the Dalai Lama in 2005 and was guest of the International Expo in Nagoya, Japan. In 2014 he was inducted into the AMC SA Hall of Fame.

Chris was born in Sussex, England and migrated to Australia in 1967 when he was 14. He has fond memories of living in England as a child.

“When I was 12 years old I was playing a folk tune called ‘The Manchester Molecatcher’ which is very risqué. Being a rather naive 12 year old boy in England I’d learnt the song in a folk club, saw the adults reacted well to it and thought I would play this and it would impress them. I was playing it at a youth hostel in Scotland and one woman decided that a young boy like me shouldn’t be singing lyrics like that. So she frog marched me to the kitchen sink, stuck a cake of soap in my mouth and then hung me by my duffle coat on a clothes peg.” He hasn’t sung that song since. Though he is planning to include it on a future cd just so he can write that story in the cd liner notes.

He is currently recording another album, an electric one. “It will be called “Make Mine A Double” because it will be a double album.” said Chris. “It will include some old stuff that I wrote in the 1970’s revisited because hopefully I can play those tunes a little bit better now, some that people have heard me play at gigs, and some songs that I haven’t played anywhere.”

Will they be original Chris Finnen tunes?“They will probably be about 90% original. The songs that aren’t original will have my own slant on them, done in my own way.”


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Chris has released seven albums, all self released except for one live one that was released by Festival Records in 1994, and has played on about 200 other albums of other peoples’, either as a guitarist or as a percussionist. “I’m always thrilled when I get a chance to play percussion on someone’s record because I don’t get as much a chance to play percussion as I do guitar, and I really like it.”

“Someone said to me once ‘I’m not used to you playing percussion. It looks wrong’. So I said, ‘Well shut your eyes’.”

He is also currently writing a book titled “Finnenism” and plans to include a cd with it.“I’m writing it in pen on foolscap, using a large print dictionary. So I’m doing it the old fashioned way, and thoroughly enjoying it.”

“It won’t just be about music as that is too one-sided. It will be about how the music has been a catalyst that has enriched my life and many interesting people that I have met through it.”

Chris Finnen being inducted into theAMC SA Hall of Fame

Performing at the AMC SA Hall of Fame

His influences are not all guitar players. They include Jimmy Hendrix, Peter Green, Albert King, and B.B. King, Miles Davis and his Australia wide include Phil Manning and the late Dutch Tilders and Lobby Lloyd. His favourite guitarist of all time is Les Paul.

“When I was a kid I used to draw guitars all over my schoolbooks and dreamt of having an electric guitar one day.” Now he has a bunch of Fender guitars, a bunch of Gibsons and some acoustic guitars.

When does he plan to retire?“When I can’t play anymore. As long as I can hear what I’m playing and my fingers still work I will keep playing.”

Performing at an AMC session at theState Library


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Imogen Brave@ Edinburgh Castle



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Friday 2ndTaurus Rising - The SomersetThe Crew - Bartley Tavern

Saturday 3rdRapid Fired - Settlers TavernSemaphore Music Festival - www.semaphoremusicfestival.com

Sunday 4thDino Jag - Bacchus Wine BarMuddy Road - The Royal Oak HotelSemaphore Music Festival - www.semaphoremusicfestival.comThe Crew - The Monkey House (Exeter)The Incredibles, Mon Cheri, Sonic Asylum, Dawn Raider (Fundraiser) - The BridgewayThe Juggernauts - Parafield Gardens Community ClubThe Rustlers - Dockside Tavern (4pm-8pm)

Monday 5thRed Earth Blues Band - The Cumby beer garden (2pm) Semaphore Music Festival - www.semaphoremusicfestival.comThe Rustlers - Semaphore Music Festival - The Palais deck

Tuesday 6thBlues Lounge Jam - The Gaslight Tavern

Wednesday 7thProton Pill @ The Lion Hotel Nth Adelaide

Thursday 8thPeter Jenkins - The Cumby Glanville

Friday 9thGary Burrows - Port Pirie music songwriting workshop Midnight Alibi (Melbourne), Laced in Lust, Dirty Jane - Enigma BarThe Harmonics - The Edinburgh Castle

GIGS FOR OCTOBER

The Version, Cover Drive - Gaslight Tavern $7

Saturday 10thDino Jag - Lakes Resort Hotel

Here is a selection of gigs that are on in October. If you would like your gigs included inNovember gig guide email them to [email protected] by 21st October.

Dino Jag

Dirt Blonde - Para Hills Community ClubGary Burrows - Port Pirie music songwriting workshopHeavy Load - Dockside TavernMore Pink Tribute (Street Goes Pink) - Rota-ry Park, Beach Road, Christies Beach (7pm-10pm - Cancer Fundraiser)Scott Free - The PretoriaStairway to Zeppelin - The Old SpotThe Crew - The Yankalilla HotelThe Incredibles, Vince Contarino, Women of Rock - The ArkabaThe Rustlers - Norwood Hotel

Sunday 11thAcoustic Blonde - Modbury Hotel (3pm-7pm)Dino Jag - Beach Hotel, SeafordEvan & Erica from Lazy Eye - Lobethal HotelPapa Legba - The Magill ClubSwanee - The Croatian Sports Centre, Gepps CrossThe Roddy Gordon Rock & Roots Band - Gumeracha Hotel (2pm)

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Saturday 31stAcoustic Blonde - Bacchus Wine Bar Taurus Rising - The Old SpotThe Juggernauts - The KingsfordWhite Collar Heroes, Live Evil, Baja Bleeders (Millie’s Halloween Bash) - Land of Promise

Tuesday 13thDavid Day’s Rock of Ages - Thebarton Theatre (7pm)

Wednesday 14thCaravan - The Producers

Friday 16thDino Jag - The Espy (Brighton)FM Rock Duo - Sunset Bar, Holdfast ShoresLady Voodoo and the Rituals - Casablabla (11pm) Stairway to Zeppelin - The Emu HotelTaurus Rising - Parafield Community Club

Saturday 17thAcoustic Blonde - The FedAMC Mick Wordley recording session - MixmastersDino Jag - Bacchus Wine BarMore Pink Tribute - Midway TavernRock The Boss - Para Hills Community ClubThe Crew - The CubbyThe Juggernauts - Slug and LettuceThe Rhythm Cats - Slovenian ClubVicious Circle (Vic), Throwdown (NSW), Perdition, Beaver - Gaslight Tavern

Sunday 18thDino Jag - Salisbury North Football ClubThe Crew - The Dockside TavernThe Rustlers - Railway Country Club

Friday 23rdAcoustic Blonde - Rosewater HotelHeavy Load - Para Hills Community ClubRock The Boss, Dirty Harry (Zombie Shoktober show) - ClovercrestThe Infernos, Salvy & The Hired Help - Gaslight Tavern

Saturday 24thAndrea Dawson - The Blue Gums

Sunday 25thDino Jag - The Fed

Friday 30thDino Jag - Adelaide CasinoThe Crew - The Monkey House (Exeter)

More Pink Tribute

James Brennan from Dirty Jane


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Fashion Concept CollectiveOpening Night Party

Friday 18th September was the launch party of Fashion Concept Collective in the Adelaide Central Plaza. Director Hue Le and Creative Director Lily Lou opened their shop with help from the Renew Adelaide program with drinks from Vale Brewing and Scott and La Prova Wines on the night.

Directors Hue Le and Lily Lou


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MAKE-OVER

Mark Willoughby had “liked” Emmo Hairdressers Facebook page and sent them a challenge to give him a new look. So one Sunday afternoon Emmo Granozio and his assistant set about doing a makeover on Mark. What does Mark think of his new look? Mark loves it.

Mark before he started his make-over

Stage one of Mark’s new look

Words and Photos by Sue Hedley


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Mark’s final new look


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SA PARANORMAL

This month we’re going to delve into a little of the history of Australia’s most haunted town, Kapunda, and talk about the origins of its title. Very soon in this column I will also delve into Adelaide’s haunted history. It is my aim though to cover this entire States paranormal, supernatural, cryptozoological and UFO history for you, avid reader, in this monthly MEGAscene column – SA Paranormal.

South Australia officially became a British Province on December 28th 1836 when Governor John Hindmarsh read the proclamation at Glenelg at the old Gum Tree. Adelaide was a planned city, set to be the British colonies “Utopia” in the south.

Coming from the UK, our first settlers brought all kinds of skills and talents with them to our southern shores, they also brought superstitions from many European countries.

Kapunda, Australia’s first mining town, known to many as “Australia’s Most Haunted Town” had a population made of Irish Roman Catholics, Welsh and Cornish miners, German farmers and labourers, Afghan merchants, Chinese market gardeners and just about every other culture upon earth. It was a melting pot of people with different beliefs, different religions and different superstitions.

The Cornish miners had a couple of particularly interesting superstitions. Upon the birth of their first child, Cornish Miners would burn their hat, it was done to ensure a long healthy life for their child, and to show their family and friends they had new responsibilities. Cornish Miners also would not allow women near the mine opening, as it was considered bad luck, as were hares, which could be a sign of witchcraft happening in the area.

Cornish Miners also believed in dwarf-like creatures that lived under the ground known as “Knockers” (Tommy-knockers in the USA). These little creatures were the cause of

strange tapping sounds and sometimes were thought to warn the miners of an impending mine collapse or tragedy. Some of the Knockers were grumpy creatures, and if shown disrespect, could lead miners to their deaths. To appease these knockers, the miners would leave the hard pastry end of their pasty in the mine as a gift for the knockers, hence the “Cornish Pasty” with its extra pastry.Other superstitions and supernatural beliefs followed from homelands, and east of Kapunda, the Irish community settling around St Johns, brought their strong belief of ghosts with them. Father Fallon built the Church and Presbytery in the late 1840’s, and upon his death, he was buried inside the Church under the Church Alter. His body was removed to the lower cemetery many years later when the Church was due to be condemned.

Kapunda Copper Mines

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50 years later, Saint Mary Mackillop visited the site to establish the Catholic Reformatory on top of the hill. The old Church Graveyard, just over 20 meters away on top of the same hill, in her day, still looked complete (the first person buried there was a lady named Anne Farrant), but today you can barely tell where it stands, even though there are still over 100 people buried there.Rumours of the hill being haunted went back to the first Irish settlers, even Saint Mary knew of the stories, and in a letter to her sister Gertrude, wrote of them with the following passage.“This is the place which for so long had the name of being haunted, but we have seen no ghosts though there are plenty of graves near us…the cemetery is quite close and a nice one too.”

What Saint Mary Mackillop was waiting to see was a black shadowy figure, an unknown spectre who had haunted the site since its beginnings – no-one knows who he is, but maybe, just maybe, he is something conceived and brought to life by the original Irish Catholics who settled the area. The Kapunda mine site is now a tourism attraction, with walking paths and intentions for new interpretive displays and statues. It was once the mine that saved the South Australian colony from bankruptcy. The mine had plenty of deaths occur within it in the site, including the deaths of children who were often employed to work the mine shafts, or to feed animals on site and to sift through the ore pulled from the mine for higher grade clumps.

As the place that started the town of Kapunda, one could think of the mine site as the original haunted location of the region. There are many stories associated with strange goings on in there, including an odd woman, with jet black hands and a sad face, who nods hello, then slowly fades away in front of people – she has seen during the morning on many occasions by the constant walkers and artists who use the mine as a recreation park.

One of my favourite stories associated with the mine comes from two friends, brothers who grew up in the town. The two young men were visitingthe mine site when they witnessed, what can only

be described as a “Yowie”, a tall, hairy hominid manlike creature, often associated with the forests in Queensland and the A.C.T. Oddly enough, local Aboriginal legend, and early writings from Kapunda original settlers talk about a creature like this, and a Bunyip, seen near the ford crossing on Mary MacKillop Drive (which is also allegedly haunted by the first publican of the Clare Castle Hotel, who was washed away with his horse at this crossing in the 1850’s).

Another common story from the mines is people getting slapped across the face by invisible hands. The slap is hard enough to leave a red welt on the cheeks of the victim.

Kapunda Copper Mines

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People also report hearing miners hard at work inside one of the open cuts, and on occasion, people have witnessed a child in one of the open cuts, of which there is access into for the public via the walking trail.

Whether you are into the paranormal, history, or just love a scenic walk, the Kapunda Mine site is a fascinating part of South Australia’s history. As you come into town from the south, you will see the giant miner statue “Map Kernow” a monument to our mining founders. As you move up the road, you will see the BP Roadhouse on Perry Road, take this right hand turn and drive past the Johnsons Mill, and you will see the mine site car park on your left.

I don’t recommend visiting the site at night due to a lot of unseen hazards that will be hidden in the dark. Ghosts, Tommy-Knockers and Yowies can be seen night and day, so if they are about, there is always the chance you may experience something…and once you’re down with the mines, there is plenty more of haunted locations within the town to explore, including 5 haunted hotels (the 5th being 5kms up the main street in Allendale), and of course the Kapunda Ghost Crime Tour through Australia’s Most Haunted Pub, The North Kapunda Hotel, where we filmed Haunting: Australia. Kapunda, it’s named “Australia’s Most Haunted Town” for a reason, and I am sure in future columns of MEGAscene we will explore its haunted history further, but for now folks . . .

Allen Tiller is the Australian star of international hit television show “Haunting: Australia” and author of “The Haunts of Adelaide – History, Mystery and the Paranormal” as well as being a historian, lecturer, poet,musician, Tour Guide, blogger and podcaster. Allen is also a White Ribbon Ambassador and volunteer for many different associations and groups.You can find Allen online at:www.twitter.com/Allen_Tillerwww.facebook.com/AllenHauntingAustraliahttps://www.facebook.com/TheHauntsOfAdelaide

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LIVE SOUND ADVICEBy Frank Lang

I’m not a happy chappie, its 2015 and the sound systems available, from little to large, are exceptional value for money, so why am I still hearing less than competent mixes around town, and who am I to comment anyway?

Well, I guess 40 years of working as a musician, sound engineer, small time producer, and ‘Jack of all trades’, has given me multiple perspectives. I have heard P.A. systems at their best (they just seem to disappear when mixed right), and I’ve been taught by some of Australia’s best musos’ and influenced by industry giants.

I should also add that as an early reference point I was fortunate enough to listen in awe to the clarity and detail of some high fidelity systems. Home HiFi that is. The type where a mumble on a recording played on so called HiFi can be clearly understood. Again in this day and age most powered monitors are approaching this kind of fidelity, but that’s another world entirely.

I can understand how all the gadgets that come with P.A. systems these days, like compressors, EQ, noise-gates, graphics etc. appeal to engineers, but suspect they are not well enough understood.

How confident would you be as an engineer if one day all these things stopped working? Could you pull a good mix with just the desk, microphones amps and speakers?

That’s where I started out and even Mixing Mickey Finn in Sydney in ’79 the budget for the P.A. was too measly for me to have the outboard gear.

When I got a steady gig mixing Adelaide’s premier rock band I can remember my first request, “Can I come to a rehearsal?” I sat on the floor and absorbed the great playing and sounds while the guys put their show

together.

Why don’t you attend a rehearsal of the band you are going to mix, and simply listen. Move about the room, and focus on individual sounds in the room, crouch down to hear the sound from a microphone perspective, being careful that your ears don’t cop loud sounds for too long.

How does that bass drum sound? Is it packed full of damping materials? A great bass drum sound is generally a bass drum where some engineer hasn’t convinced the drummer to stuff a king size bed blanket, pillow or rug into it? What is the microphone going to hear?

As an instrument the bass drum, referred to as, ‘kick’ in sound lingo, sounds pretty good from new. Over the years they have evolved from a full skin on the beater side and a full skin on the front, to a front skin with a hole in it to allow microphone access. This in itself hasn’t changed the tone a great deal.

The old method of using a cheap simple felt strip John Bonham style, (and I suspect many greats before him), will calm down even a tightly tuned kick. Excess resonances are dampened, and overtones subdued, and the sound remains natural. Even a simple dead ringer style head gets you close to a usable sound without blankets, but if this drum has got issues work with the drummer and together to get the instrument P.A. friendly.

Listen to the snare drum up close. Is it tightly tuned or an old fashioned slack tuning? A steel drum sounds different to a wooden instrument, and there are modern cheap dampers available if necessary.

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crash, ride, and hi-hats, not all sound the same, just listen. Try not to mix up sustain with ring, toms can sometime sustain a note for two seconds or more.

Note, we haven’t even stepped behind a mixing desk yet but I bet a million bucks that if your ears aren’t painted on your next mix it will be better for taking the time to listen.

Do the same listening to bass guitars, and keys, and listen for any unique sounds the band are extracting from their instruments and amps. Are the band competing for space in the rehearsal room sound space, or more or less mixing themselves? At a gig, the ability of the band not to compete for sound space is important.

No band is going to object to your visit if they are going to sound better the next time you mix them.

Even sitting in front of an acoustic instrument player will help you to translate their unique sound through a P.A.

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When looking for something to eat at Semaphore, you won’t be disappointed. You may be in the mood for fish and chips that can be munched on the grassy strip situated in the middle of Semaphore Road or on the beach (welcomed by the neighbourhood seagulls). Or you may want to take a stroll to the kiosk situated on the foreshore next to a great children’s playground and the jetty, or you may wish to call into a café, restaurant or pub with a delightful view of the beach. Although there is a wonderful assortment of eateries that you may like to visit, the problem is – how to choose? In my opinion, flip a coin and enjoy an abundance of choice. Restaurants and cafes range from Spanish to Italian and Thai and all have an extensive and delicious menu to choose from for hungry tummies. Alternatively, you may wish to have a hearty pub meal in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Here are just a few -

Beau Thai Restaurant The restaurant provides authentic Thai cuisine and is regarded by many as a little gem of a restaurant. The décor is typical Thai and the food smells delicious. It has traditional fabrics on the walls, large paintings depicting rural scenes and it has an informal and friendly atmosphere.

LickerishThis restaurant is owned by John and Justine Hall of My Restaurant Rules fame. Lickerish provide an amazing menu using beautiful, fresh ingredients of eclectic share plates and inventive pizzas served in a chic dining room or on one of two sea-facing balconies, which can be reserved for private groups.

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El Toro Espanol This café/restaurant is casual Spanish dining in a welcoming atmosphere. It is described as having inventive Spanish dishes in a smart, vibrant venue with timber floors and streetside tables.

Have you ever wondered what gives Semaphore and Semaphore Road its fantastic vibe and character?

It may be the vicinity to the beach, the people, the quality cafes and restaurants, the beautiful old pubs and buildings, the Odeon Theatre, the bands, the festivals, excellent shopping, the family friendly laid back atmosphere and the feeling of community. Or could it be just all of the above?

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Red Ass Curry and Noodle Café

Curries and noodles in a vibrant space with a playroom and outdoor tables, plus veggie options.

Viva Zapata Mexican CantinaThe restaurant is in the building that was a former police station many years ago. Choosing from the menu, diners can enjoy their old favourites of Tacos, Enchiladas and Nachos and also Western favourites to suit all tastes. As the restaurant is elevated upstairs The Viva Zapata Mexican Cantina has spectacular views across to the foreshore and beach where diners can also take in wonderful sunsets across the gulf.

Cafe FrootCafe Froot is the cafe on Semaphore Road with bright orange and colourful signage. It may be small but there’s plenty of seating inside and outside on the footpath. The cafe serves a hearty breakfast all day and there’s also a lunch and dinner menu too.

Sarah’s Sister’s Sustainable CaféA Vegetarian restaurant regarded by many as a hidden gem. As one diner stated in their review, “Hidden at the back is an artistic and serene decking, looking out to the views of the beautiful nursery. You get a sense of the French country side mixed with quirky decor, further adding to the beauty of this Adelaide’s well kept secret. The food itself was a delightful experience. Even meat eaters will find the sustainable cafe’s menu quite pleasing. Although relaxed, the waiting service for food was efficient”.

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Acoustic Blonde play at The Fed

Friendly bar staff at The Fed

The Federal Hotel (The Fed)

The Palais

The Exeter HotelThe 1850s hotel has a relaxed family friendly atmosphere with hearty pub fare, a wraparound balcony, beer garden and kids’ playground. There are pool tables and comfortable booths.

The Palais HotelLocated on the Esplanade at Semaphore, The Palais provides music throughout the week and is very popular on weekends with singles and families alike. The menu is extensive and has something for everyone. The hotel provides dining on the ground floor in the Beach Bar and also has dining upstairs in the Ballroom and on the Ballroom balcony, which provides a fantastic view to the beach with spectacular sunsets.

Hotels and RSL

The Federal Hotel Good old-fashioned friendly service in a charming olde world atmosphere. The hotel provides great meals at affordable prices with a value for money menu. There are three bars, a bottle shop and a car park at the rear of the hotel with direct entry into the Wintergarden bistro and beer garden. The front bar downstairs has bands and music every weekend, with free entry.

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The Semaphore Hotel

Semaphore Hotel The hotel is situated on the corner towards the beach and was originally opened in 1867 as a two-storey stone building. The third sto-rey and rear section were added in the 1920s to offer holiday accommodation. The second floor then featured a fine dining restaurant, in addition to the Bistro on the ground floor, which is still in operation today.

Semaphore is a lively and vibrant community and holds annual events each and every year to thrill and delight people of all ages.

Semaphore Greek FestivalEnjoy dancing, music, food and festivities at the Semaphore Greek Cultural Festival held in January each year for two full days. Entry is free.

Semaphore and Port Adelaide RSLLocated upstairs at 10 Semaphore Road, the Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL offers dinner Wednesday through to Saturday and lunch on Sundays in a relaxed club atmosphere with views of the Semaphore Jetty and Foreshore Reserve. On selected Friday and Saturday nights, you can catch some exciting live entertainment with an array of talented cover bands and at times, some fantastic original artists from home and interstate.

Events

Semaphore Workers ClubThe Semaphore Workers Club is an iconic venue for live music and is situated in an old villa on 93 the Esplanade at Semaphore across from the Palais Hotel. Open Fridays 8pm-MidnightSundays 4pm – 8pm.

Fringe FestivalThe Fringe Festival is held annually in March and plays at various venues throughout Semaphore (and Port Adelaide) each year where it becomes an arts hub with exciting events including free movies, exhibitions, gourmet food, live music, poetry and so much more.

The 2016 Adelaide Fringe runs from12 February – 14 March.

Semaphore Kite FestivalAn international event held on the Semaphore foreshore and beach always held over the Easter long weekend, between 11am and 5pm each day (weather permitting). Kite flyers from all over the world come to Adelaide for this very special event which has been an annual event since 1997.

The 2016 Kite Festival will be held over Easter 26 - 28 March.

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Semaphore Music FestivalThis festival is held annually on the October long weekend. This year it will be held from Friday October 2 to Monday October 5. Venues include the Foreshore Reserve, The Federal Hotel, The Exeter Hotel, The Semaphore Workers Club, Semaphore RSL and the Semaphore Hotel. Festivities commence from 11am through to around midnight on most days. For further information re dates, bands and venues visit www.semaphoremusicfestival.com

Semaphore Street FairThe Fair is held every year on the last Sunday in November. The Semaphore Street Fair is an annual event organised by the Semaphore Mainstreet Association.The 2015 event is the 10th Anniversary of the Street Fair in its current format.When: Sunday 29th November 2015 Times: 11am – 5pmWhere: Semaphore Foreshore, Esplanade to Swan Terrace, Semaphore

Semaphore Record FairThe ninth Semaphore Record Fair will take place on Monday the 5th of October 2015 – the last day of the October long weekend. Entry for the public is FREE. 10am - 4pm. It takes place at St Bedes Hall, 200 Military Road, Semaphore.

This event typically features 30 local traders with 50 tables of stock for sale, including records, CDs, music books & magazines, DVDs, memorabilia and more, both new & secondhand.

Organised by Vic Flierl (Mr V Music), who can be contacted on 0400 223 454 [email protected].

The October record fairs are held in conjunction with the Semaphore Music Festival, which has been held annually since 2005 on the October Labour Day Long Weekendwww.semaphoremusicfestival.com

The April record fairs are held on the same weekend as Record Store Day, a worldwide celebration of independent music shops.www.recordstoreday.com.au

Seaside Carols at Semaphore

Carols by the Sea is a new community event to be held every year on the second Friday in December on the foreshore at Semaphore beach. Come and enjoy the bands, music, singing, celebrities and fireworks.

Xmas and New Year at SemaphoreEvery New Year, sideshows are held at the Semaphore foreshore up to and including Australia Day.

The historical Semaphore Carousel is always a favourite with the children. It was built by Len Northey in 1928 and moved to Semaphore around 1938. It is believed to be the largest operating carousel in Australia with 40 handcrafted wooden horses, with most other rides like this only having 36 horses. As a seaside carnival attraction of yesteryear, the carousel is magical and a must for visitors, families and also a unique venue to hire for private parties and functions.

Spectacular New Years Eve Fireworks are held each year at 9pm on the beach, to dazzle and excite children and adults alike and welcome in the New Year.



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There are some boutiques on Semaphore Road that sell some really nice clothes.

Lula Blu

Roses Fashions

Clothes, shoes, bags, hats and jewellery are for sale in Lula Blu. The Semaphore shop is at: 35 Semaphore Road. Their Facebook page is: www.facebook.com/pages/Lula-Blu/340486070380

Roses Fashions has a variety of clothes, jewellery, and handbags, many by fashion labels from Australia. The store is located at:1/14 Semaphore Road.

Boutiques

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MARKETS

If you love a bargain and love to fossick, you will always find something special in and around many of the markets throughout Adelaide. The great thing about markets is you never know what you will discover. Here are just a few.

Adelaide Night Noodle MarketWhen: Thursday 24 September – Sunday 4 October 2015 @ 5:00pm Location: Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Road, AdelaideAbout: In a Festival first for 11 glorious nights of OzAsia Festival, Adelaide’s Riverbank Precinct is transformed into an Asian hawker- style market, complete with food stalls with offerings such as dumplings, dosa, pad Thai, gyoza, themed bars, lanterns and nightly entertainment to delight market-goers.

Adelaide Night MarketWhen: Last Sunday of the month from October – March 4pm - 8pmLocation: North Terrace, Adelaide (between King William Rd and Kintore Ave)

Adelaide Central Market When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am - 5pm Location: Grote Street, AdelaideStop & shop at the Market with free parking after 3pm & before 6pm every Tuesday & Thursday during Spring!About: A huge range of fresh food, all under one roof - fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, seafood, gourmet cheeses, bakery products, sweets, nuts and health foods. www.adelaidecentralmarket.com.au/

Adelaide Showground Farmers Market When: Every Sunday 9am -1pmLocation: Adelaide Showground Leader Street Farmers markets are the best place to find healthy food direct from the source. You will be supporting local industry, growers and farmers as well as getting the freshest produce.

Blackwood Craft Market When: 1st Sunday of the month 10am - 4pm Next Market: Sunday, 4 OctoberLocation: Memorial Hall Cormandel Parade, BlackwoodAbout: Here you will find handmade and special items that are different. Perhaps talk direct to the creator and get your own inspiration or buy that unique item.

Fisherman’s Wharf Market When: Every Sunday from 9am - 5pm Location: Lighthouse Square, Port AdelaideGawler Lions Station Market When: Every Sunday 8am - 12pm Next Markets: Sunday, 4 October Sunday, 11 October Location: Station Car Park, Gawler

Gepps Cross Treasure Market When: Sundays 7am - 1pmLocation: Mainline Drive In @ 588 Main North Road, Gepps Cross

Gilles Street MarketWhen: Sundays 10am – 4pmNext Market: 18 October Location: 91 Gilles Street, Adelaide Come and meet the local designers and creators and see what you can find.

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Glenelg Markets When: Every Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pm Location: Moseley Square, Glenelg

Moonlight Markets at Thorndon Park ReserveWhen: First Friday during November, December, February and March 6pm - 10pm Location: Thorndon Park, Hamilton Terrace, Paradise About: Highlights include a visit from Father Christmas with his elves and fairies, live performances from a variety of local talent including music and dance, roaming Christmas carols and a record number of stalls. Barbeque facilities are available except on days when there is a total fire ban. Reminder - Thorndon Park is a bird sanctuary therefore, no pets, including dogs, are allowed in the park, even if on a leash. Organic and Sustainable MarketWhen: Every Saturday from 9am – 1pmLocation: Henley Beach Primary SchoolMilitary Road, Henley Beach

Semaphore Community Market When: 1st Sunday of the monthfrom 9am - 2pmLocation: St Bedes Anglican Church 200 Military Rd, Semaphore

Stirling Laneways and MarketWhen: 4th Sunday of the month10am - 4pmLocation: Druid Ave, Stirling

Unley Community MarketWhen: Major event for 2015. Saturday 10 Oct 10:00am–2:00pmLocation: Unley Uniting Church 187 Unley Road, Unley About: This event will not only provide entertainment for all ages, at price points for all budgets, but also raise money for PAN South Sudan to build a school and orphanage.

Market stalls selling homewares, jewellery, children’s toys and accessories, vintage clothing, artisan foods, and more. Outside, there will be a bouncy castle, face-painting, balloon, food (including BBQ and Devonshire Tea Room), live music and more. The event will showcase the unique South Sudanese culture with music, food and products.

Victoria Square Art Market 2015When: Sunday 11 October 11:00am – 5:00pmLocation: Victoria Square, King William Street, Victoria Square, Adelaide

The general public can wander through the square, looking at the art on sale, in an informal relaxed atmosphere, meeting the artists and relaxing at the bar, featuring SA wine makers and beer brewers, whilst listening to music from the best local deejays. The Victoria Square Art Market 2015 will also have South Australian owned and operated food trucks that will provide a mix of great multi-cultural cuisine. Alongside the art wares there will be stalls selling quality vintage clothing, apparel by South Australian designers, handmade jewellery and objects d’art, plus a record fair for music lovers.


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MARIA’S COLUMNThe Launch of the Credit Union Christmas Pageant

Last week I was invited to this year’s Credit Union Christmas Pageant launch in Rundle Mall, which was launched by Brian Gilbertson, the Director of the Christmas Pageant. As I got there, 3 new fabulous floats were being put into place with the first new float being the Lilly Rose doll whose eyes open and a smile comes on her face. The next float was the Cupcake Christmas, followed by the new Christmas Puppy float. All these floats made me smile. As we all waited for the official launch, Brian Gilbertson and officials were putting the finishing touches to today’s launch! This morning’s activities were followed by clowns, pastry chefs, princesses, elves, and a circus master of ceremonies, as well as more clowns! All of which made my day! You will be able to see this year’s christmas pageant on Channel 9 Gem channel for the very first time! Maria

Words and photos by Maria Szczerba

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MEGAscene Issue 1 September 2015

The Cupcake Christmas float

The Lilly Rose float The Christmas Puppy float

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MOSH Fundraiser

On 25th September, MOSH Australia held a fundraising event at the Adelaide Town Hall.There was a fashion parade with recycled clothing from their Op Shop and other donated items. Attendees could buy the clothes and other recylcled clothes.

MOSH Australia is dedicated to reducing the impact of suicide on our community through support, education and public awareness. Jill Chapman is the Chairman. MOSH House provides someone to talk to, either in house or by phone, somewhere to belong and something to do, meditation, library, community resources, and support for those bereaved by suicide. They are located at 86 George Street, Thebarton and open Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Contact them on (08) 8443 8369. Their website is:www.moshaustralia.org.au

Jill Chapman with Lord Mayor Martin Haese

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