Wednesday February 15, 12.45pm. If you dream of being on the big screen and constantly get asked for ID when you’re out, Projector Films (Jackie’s Spring Palace, Death of a Bogan, Collision) are looking for you. They’re embarking on the feature length film One Eyed Girl and need an actor for their main character, 16-year-old Grace. Director Nick Matthews is asking for initial Youtube auditions from anyone who is interested, so get filming – this could be your big break. Find the submission info here.
Wednesday February 15, 12.11pm. Have you been to the Kelvin Grove Markets (undisputedly home of Brisbane’s best inner city dumplings) and taken coffee from the cheeky buggers at the Bunker coffee joint? Did you know one of the dudes from Lion Island worked there, and with the help of his Bunker buddies, is starting his own caff that’s only open during the same time as the KG markets?
It’s called Roost, and he’s allegedly giving people ‘discounts’ on the opening day, but you should give him ALL your money, because that guys makes a mean cup o joe and will probably do a jig if you head along. Don’t tell him we told you about the jig bit.
Monday February 13, 15.11pm. Famous for not offering milk with their coffees, the guys at Crosstown have finally budged. From Feb 15th they’ll be getting up early to catch the milkman and serve you breakfast.
Tuesday 31 January, 3.42pm. You guys, normally we wouldn’t tell you about a party in Sydney, except this one has a ticket competition that includes flights. Vice are launching Rdio, which is basically an unlimited, on-demand social music service from the makers of Skype. It’s based on cloud access, meaning you can listen to whatever you want (over 11 million songs and more coming) on your smartphone or iPad, in your car or online. You can build your own playlists and friend lists through Rdio as well as Twitter and the Zuckerbook. Anyway, check it out.
The launch party is called Chateau Rdio and it’s happening this Saturday 4 February from 7pm at Bondi’s Beach Road Hotel. The line-up includes Das Racist, Canyons, Alpine, Collarbones and Jonti, plus DJ sets from Twin Shadow and Austra. You can enter to win tickets here (they’ll know you’re from interstate by your postcode and put you in the flights draw). When you enter you get the option of a free Rdio trial. If you don’t want to enter but you’re into the music thing just go straight to rdio.com and sign up for a free trial there. (PS: We just rang and asked how to pronounce it and it’s arrrr-de-oh. Like a pirate.)
IMAGE: A picture of Das Racist.
Monday 30 January, 4.00pm. The Ursa Art Foundation is a contemporary art institution based in Brisbane. The Ursa Prize was created to enable the projects of young and emerging artists from Australia and New Zealand by offering up an annual award of 2000 big ones (AUD) to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in their creative practice. Entries are now open for the 2012 Ursa Prize. If you are a photographer, painter, illustrator, graphic designer, digital artist, sculptor, jeweller, textile designer, fashion designer, potter, glassblower, or printmaker AND you are under 30 by the closing date for entries (9am, Monday 16 July) we think you should enter! For more info, check out their website, Facebook, or Twitter.
Thursday December 22, 4.20pm. Ladies, there’s someone special you’ve forgotten to buy a present for. That someone is… you! DRESS UP didn’t forget. They’re giving all you special ladies 30% off all items in their web store, but only until December 31! If you are feeling special on January 1 it will be too late.
You read right! German experimental power man will be heading our way to present the music of Neu!, Harmonia and other selected works or excellence. Click through to the Facebook page for dates.
Thursday 13th December, 11.30am. Fans of Australian skate / graffiti / surf art and photography, Art Park (based in Byron) are having an online sale = 20% off everything in their online store. Prints by Nick Chalmers and Alex Kopps, art books and films. Support local artists / business this Xmas.
Tuesday 6 Dec, 9.46am. The reindeers are delivering gratis this Christmas, but only for those with the password. Type in ‘Santa’ at the checkout on Ra Ra Superstar’s online store to receive free shipping this Christmas.
Friday 2 December, 5.45pm. Guys, if you’ve got a sharp wit, you’re friendly, and you’re either a) good with people, or b) good with numbers, The Edge at SLQ are looking for a Visitor Services Officer and a Admin and Finance Officer. Allegedly they’re comparable to the Bruce Lee’s of ping pong and eat a lot of cake. Applications are due on Mon Dec 12.