You know those movies where the kid wants to follow his passion but his Dad is like "no, you need a boring and safe soul destroying job" and the kid fights and argues and follows his dream, and eventually becomes famous and successful...
Well, that's Killian Gavin from Boy and Bear. Here's some of the highlights from our chat with him today.
Read MoreEverything Geraldton has just been informed that there are people trying to sell tickets to Triple J's One Night Stand concert in Geraldton.
However, there are NO TICKETS NEEDED for this event.
Entry price for the event is a gold coin donation, which will go to a local youth organisation.
People have been selling their supposed unwanted tickets to unwitting concert goers. If you see anyone trying to sell tickets to this concert, contact Police on 131 444 and Consumer Protection on (08) 9920 9800.
Click here for more information on the upcoming concert this Saturday.
What a beautiful day for our Children's Party today, had so many thank us for putting this on again. To make so many parents, grandparents and children this happy just absolutely makes my heart sing..... We had about 300 under 12's attend, and the weather really turned it on... The trains ran non stop (all 4 of them) and the kiddies just loved them.
Debie (the fairy) was painting non stop for the entire time she was there, and she did some wonderful painting and thanks to all the little people for patiently waiting in line and Mums and Dads too.
Hop on a Pony had 2 adorable ponies working their gorgeous hearts out, they love their work ( Jai told me one is 20 years old and the other is 15) I was so so tempted to pat one, but given my past experience with allergies to horses I thought better of it... Our trusty Lions had noses to the grindstone, and our vollies did a fabulous job to lend a hand, so thank you to you all for a job well done.
Sharon the fabulous icecream lady was almost melting at the end of the day, thank you once again Sharon. you did great.
Gloria Stanley-Smith (Facebook)
Looking forward to next month at Spalding Park as the playground equipment is said to be installed in a week or so....some happy kiddies and parents then
We will be doing this again, on the first Sunday of December, so put it in your diaries... Cheers to you all
Gloria.
Triple J have just announced Alex The Kid as their Geraldton One Night Stand Unearthed winners.
This means their music will be played on triple j and triple j Unearthed. Plus they get to play at the concert, alongside Boy & Bear, Alison Wonderland and Urthboy!
Hailing from coastal WA town 'Geraldton', Alex the Kid now span throughout the midwest playing shows regularly between regional WA and Perth city. Since their inception the band has been non-stop writing, recording and partying. With two EPs, a split with Brisbane's 'Columbus' and many regional tours and a national tour under their belt, the Geraldtonians are looking to drop big new music in 2016 with their debut album currently being mixed and mastered by Dan Florez in Massachusetts for a winter release.
The City of Greater Geraldton has confirmed that Buswest will be extending public transport for triple j’s One Night Stand event. There will be three different routes as seen in the map below. Buses will be in place 10 minutes prior to departure. The last service running to the event will leave at 6:30pm and return busses will commence from Wonthella Oval at 8pm.
Please be advised the fare is $2.
Be part of the event by heading to the link below and filling out a volunteer application form.
What an awesome event to be part of!
http://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/play/whats-on/triple-j-one-night-stand.aspx
This year sees some worldwide festival favourites including Pierce Brothers (they supported Dan Sultan in Geraldton last year), Kallidad (Crazy Mexican Flamenco), Hussy Hicks (Folk/Roots), Katie J White (Roots/Reggae), Bret Mosley (Blues/Roots from the USA), Tracey Barnett (Blues/Roots) plus some of Geraldton’s finest including The Inks, Me & The Missus, Beck Tuesley & Anne Williams.
Saturday 19th March 2016 is the next Nukara Music Festival to look forward too & add to your diaries!
Set in a unique outdoor bush setting on Nukara Farm in the scenic Chapman Valley, this boutique music festival has been successfully running & growing carefully for a decade now.
NMF have had musicians from many parts of the globe grace the stages & some amazing smothering’s of some great Australian acts many from our own creative backyard of Western Australia!
It’s a very casual event which camping is encouraged ($10 pp payable at gate), BYO Beverages, southern-style cook up from the ‘Burnt Barrel’ crew, around 8hrs of music (not counting the recovery breakfast) & good vibes!
Tickets available at Geraldton CD Centre (ph (08)99214821) & online at https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/nukara-music-festival-2016
The Nukara Music Festival takes place in a natural amphitheatre setting surrounded by towering River Red Gums. Nukara comes alive in March every year with the festival attracting local and international blues, roots and folk artists
Read MoreThe Nukara Music Festival takes place in a natural amphitheatre setting surrounded by towering River Red Gums. Nukara comes alive in March every year with the festival attracting local and international blues, roots and folk artists.
Read MoreThis really is a once in a lifetime event. 99 year old ex POW Harold Martin will be in Geraldton on March 23 for a screening of a documentary made about his return to Myanmar and Thailand to remember his past and pay tribute to his fallen comrades. Attendees will have the chance for a Q and A with the film director Samm Blake, and also to meet and talk with Harold Martin.
Presented by Film Harvest Midwes and screening at Orana Cinemas Geraldto.
Tickets will go fast, so please get yours quickly. Fundraising is for Geraldton RSL to send students to Hellfire Pass this Anzac Day.
Call Christina Ross on 0437 325 279 to get your tickets.
Check out the video below
The Nukara Music Festival takes place in a natural amphitheatre setting surrounded by towering River Red Gums. Nukara comes alive in March every year with the festival attracting local and international blues, roots and folk artists.
Read MoreAttendees at the CEDA Conference held in Geraldton last week were treated to an account of the gruesome true story of shipwreck, sex, slavery and mass murder that is the ‘Batavia’ by the man who wrote the book – columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald and Sun-Herald - Peter Fitzsimons.
Brought to Geraldton by the Mid West Development Commission as Keynote Speaker for the conference, Mr Fitzsimons highlighted that the Mid West could put itself on the global stage through the telling of Australia’s best story. He also alluded to the fact that he was in the process of negotiating the rights of his book on the ‘Batavia’ to become a film to non-other than Academy Award winning Australian actor Russell Crowe.
On the subject of opening up of the Abrolhos Islands for tourism, Mr Fitzsimons said that it was a great opportunity for the region and that it was important to ensure that its existing charm be maintained.
The eco and sustainable development of the Abrolhos Islands is one of six key tourism opportunities that was identified as having the potential to accelerate the Mid West economy in the Mid West Tourism Development Strategy. The strategy was a direct result of the Mid West Regional Blueprint. The first of the six opportunities identified in the strategy is already well underway with the construction of the Kalbarri Skywalks due for completion by June 2017.
Department of Regional Development Director General Ralph Addis, Mid West Development Commission Chair Murray Criddle, Peter Fitzsimons and Commission Chief Executive Officer Gavin Treasure.
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John Willcock and Geraldton Senior reunion:
Sent in to Everything Geraldton-
"1979 - 1983.. all those crew who started in year 8 & finished in year 12, at John Willcock & Geraldton Senior. All us 50 year old legends, & a few one year older, WINTERSUN- KUTA ROOM on Saturday nite from 6.30, (6th) for a REUNION. $10 phone Natalie Johnston 0427883684 if you want to catch up."
Spread the word with anyone you know.
An exciting selection of contemporary and traditional roots music is set to entertain at next month’s Nukara Music Festival with international touring acts like Pierce Brothers, Bret Mosley, Hussy Hicks and Kallidad to well established and upcoming West Australian bands Katie J White, The Inks and Me & The Missus.
This is the 11th Nukara Music Festival held on the outskirts of Geraldton in an oasis of ancient River Red Gums, spring fed creeks and the scenic hills of the Chapman Valley.
Popular because of its uncrowded stage areas, camp over facilities, casual atmosphere, great food, BYO and the stellar musical line-up in this outdoor setting.
Most acts are relatively unknown to the Mid West but some are massively popular at other festivals in Australia and overseas.
Tickets can still be purchased from Geraldton CD Centre and online at https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/nukara-music-festival-2016
For more information can be found at the Nukara Music Festival Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/nukaramusicfestival/?fref=ts
Fans of the game Super Smash Bros. on Wii U will have a chance to show off their skills and compete for a share in $300 worth of prizes when Natural 20 Games and Hobbies host their first tournament for the year on Friday, 19 February.
Natural 20 will be decking out their front room with Wii U consoles and TVs for the 16 player tournament. The action is set to kick off from 6pm onwards on Friday, 19 February, and spectators are more than welcome to come down and check it out.
To be eligible to compete in the event, tournament hopefuls are required to pay a $30 entry free in-store and must also be over the age of 16. Players may bring their own controllers on the night if they wish, and Wii U remotes will be supplied.
This event is the first of its kind for Natural 20, and event organiser, Anthony Howe, is hopeful that this is the beginning of a great thing for the local gaming community.
"We are hoping to build a community so we can hold at this stage one tournament a month."
So far the event has attracted plenty of interest from players, and at the time of writing this, there were just four spots left.
For more information visit the Super Smash Bros Tournament page, or call into Natural 20 Games and Hobbies at Shop 8, 23 Durlacher St, Geraldton.
A group of locals are gathering this evening in front of of the Geraldton Courthouse in response to news that a group of children are to be sent back to Nauru.
This is the message they have sent in to EG:
We are arranging a peaceful gathering in solidarity with the children being sent back to Nauru. The gathering is synchronised with others around the nation.
TONIGHT at 7:00pm
on the lawn in front of the Geraldton Courthouse
(corner of Marine Tce & Forrest St)
Please bring a candle or a small light,
and a sign such as "Let Them Stay" if you're able.
Click here for more info on the "Stand for Sanctuary" efforts happening around the country today.
Chinese Business Event; Workshop and Dinner: Expressions of Interest
Meaning "hello" in Chinese, Ni hao WA is an annual event for the State's tourism industry. The event welcomes Chinese trade partners to WA and aims to strengthen business relationships with key buyers and media.
The workshop for Ni Hao WA 2016 is set on 14 March 2016 in Fremantle. As part of the program, there will be 40 agents and media from China and Hong Kong where they will be split into 3 groups doing famils in WA. One group from China with 20 key agents and media and one group from Hong Kong with 10 agents will stay in Geraldton for 2 nights on 10 and 11 March evenings as part of the itinerary.
The City is hosting a workshop and dinner on the Thursday 10 Mar 2016. The objectives of the event are to:
• provide an overview and outline of opportunities in the China and Hong Kong markets (workshop)
• raise the profile of Midwest Region as a tourism destination (Dinner)
• establish and increase business networks with key trade partners in the target markets (Dinner)
• further strengthen business relationships with Product and Marketing Managers in China (Dinner)
• generate media exposure for Midwest and key marketing initiatives in China (Dinner)
The workshop will be held from 3pm to 5:00pm on the 10 Mar at the Function Room of the Civic Centre, and the dinner (includes pre-dinner drinks) is scheduled for 6:30pm- 8:30pm of the same day at the Latitude 28. The cost of the workshop and dinner is $220. The City is targeting 15 - 20 local businesses to attend the event.
If you are interested in participating, please express your interest through email to Han Jie Davis hanj@cgg.wa.gov.au , by COB of 5pm 15th Feb 2016.
The 2016 Geraldton Toyota Endure Batavia Triathlon is shaping up to be a spectacle for viewers and participants alike, with several big name competitors already committing to slog it out on Geraldton’s spectacular shores.
Six professional triathletes have already signed up to pit themselves against the elements for the gruelling event on April 17.
Geraldton Triathlon Association Vice President Simon Teakle said it was a real coup to have professional athletes signed up.
"Having professionals sign up so early and having athletes of this calibre return to compete is an absolute compliment to the quality and importance of the Endure Batavia Triathlon,” Mr Teakle said.
“Geraldton Triathlon Club aims to grow the Geraldton Toyota Endure Batavia Triathlon to become the best prize money race in the state, currently is the third highest. And with this we get to showcase Geraldton as must see destination for the triathletes of Australia.”
Around 300 competitors are expected to participate, racing across the city’s azure seas with a 1.5km ocean swim, pedalling its colourful streets on a 44km bike ride and putting foot to pavement on a 10km run.
Competitors can choose to complete the full course, they can gather a team to compete in the long course, or they can sign up solo for a shorter course comprising a 750m ocean swim, 22km bike ride and 5km run.
Competitors in the long course will vie for a swag of cash prizes.
Geraldton Toyota General Manager Zane Clark said the business was proud and excited to support a valued community event that promoted participation and a healthy lifestyle.
“Triathlon is fast becoming the trend sport. More people are becoming passionate in improving their health and well-being” Mr Clark said.
“Geraldton Toyota shares the same passionas the athletes who strive to achieve that “oh what a feeling!”
“As we approach our 25th anniversary, we couldn’t have thought of a better way to underline our support for a fantastic community event in the Endure Batavia Triathlon, and to assist the further growth of the event in becoming the States premier competition.”
Registrations open now open. For more information, visit the website: www.geraldtontriclub.com.au/endure-batavia-triathlon.aspx
Films on the Foreshore – another School Holiday Program Activity for the whole family!
Bring a chair and a blanket and enjoy the Foreshore and enjoy FREE films every Thursday night from 7-28 January (weather permitting) on the outside wall of the Dome Café. The films begin at 7.30pm with music from 6.30pm.
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