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Wednesday 26th April – 3rd May
Happy birthday to us. For the past year ThreeThousand has been holding up a mirror to Melbourne, reflecting some of the things that make our city beautiful, and occasionally, some of the things that make it ugly. But if you think we are going to spend this issue reminiscing like sissies or shedding nostalgic tears - then forget it.
ThreeThousand Issue 052 is all about moving forward. It’s called momentum, and it’s what we rely on each week to fill this publication and what we all use to inspire our daily lives.
ThreeThousand celebrates its first birthday vicariously through the good work of others. We feature new inner city gallery Neon Parc, a local band with a foreign name Moscow Schoolboy, and an insightful publication. We also cover Michel Gondry’s new film Dave Chappelle's Block Party, Swedish denim Cheap Monday’s and shiny new shop L E F T.
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We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers. To those who have supported us, abused us, laughed with us and laughed at us. To those who have told their friends and to those who have told us to get lost - we love you all. Issue 053 will be introducing some changes so look out for a bigger, better, brighter, badder ThreeThousand landing in your inbox next week.
ThreeThousand Issue 052 – make a wish
Cover photo by tin&ed. If you would like to submit a cover photo, email photo@tinanded.com.au |
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All good things must come to an end. Fortunately for you there’s still time to taste-test the delectable ‘Kids Stay Free’ exhibition at Neon Parc, before the gallery switches to solo showings.
Home to 11 artists, the squat, unassuming gallery which opened at the start of April is currently home to a mix of installation art, print and canvas by an eclectic selection of Australians. Highlights include prints by Paul Knight, who recently exhibited at Sydney’s MCA and Lane Cormick’s tempting texta, tape, coin and wood construction ‘One hundred buck’.
Worth an extra-long look is the foetal wax-splash installation ‘It came out of me’ by ANU graduate Noël Skrzypczak, who manipulates psychological ink-blot tests into fleshy wall acrylics.
Next up is a solo exhibition by Colleen Ahern (pictured), so run don’t walk to sample this collaborative selection before it’s too late… |
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What:
'Kids Stay Free' at Neon Parc
Where:
1/53 Bourke St, Melbourne (down McIlwraith Place)
When:
Wed-Sat 12-6pm
How much:
Free
Contact:
9663 0911 or info@neonparc.com.au |
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Denim, it seems, isn’t just a material. It’s a social classifier, a status symbol, a sex invite, a controversy and sometimes, a stigma.
It’s denim as much as music taste that separates the indie kids from the hip-hop crowd. It’s denim, not guns, that gave cowboys whip-cracking-cred, and denim (a’la stone wash) that made the '80s cool again (well, sort of).
So when we’re talking denim, we’re talking personality, or split personalities – we’re talking a reflection of who we want to be on any given day.
Monday is a good day to be cheap while still being classy, and Cheap Monday is a breed of denim in which you can be who ever the hell you want. They stretch, they groove, they shrink if you wash them really hot, and best of all they’re stained three shades of blue. Embrace your inner cheapskate. |
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What:
Cheap Monday jeans
Where:
Alphaville, L1, 262 Brunswick St, Fitzroy and
Bobby’s Cuts, shop 4, 237 Flinders Lane (down Scott Alley)
When:
Alphaville: Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri 11-7, Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5
Bobby’s: Mon-Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
How much:
RRP $95 - $110
Contact:
Bobby’s 9663 4030, Alphaville 94164296 |
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Back in the day, the Gertrude side of Fitzroy was a hub of winos, dole bludgers and the occasional red-light lady. Not much has changed, but thankfully there are now more galleries, eateries and fashion-conscious boutiques to create balance.
Paint still fresh on the walls, L E F T is the latest addition to Gertrude’s line-up. Amidst a custom-designed space of spider-worked cable and raw brick, owner Nellie has compiled an array of labels from Japan (Yohji Yamamoto), France, and Italy (Carpe Diem, hung on butcher-style meat hooks), plus Phenotype’s hand-fashioned leather and metal moulded accessories.
While it’s no bargain basement venture, if you’re after a special treat L E F T’s melt-in-your-mouth leather jackets or Yamamoto knits are good enough to eat, wear, or sell on Smith St if you’re strapped for cash. |
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What:
L E F T
Where:
161 Gertrude St, Fitzroy
When:
Mon-Sat 12–6
Contact:
9419 9292 or left@left-fashion.com.au |
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The word ‘empire’ is usually associated with the grandiose. A term as loaded as a Bonaparte cannon, it conjures up images, words and disjointed feelings that involve a combination of progress and destruction, gain and loss. However, something that empires don’t associate with often enough is the idea of the individual.
In Personal Empires, creative team ‘And Collective’ have taken the concept of empire away from the ham-hock hands of global politics and placed it in the care of the individual. 13 artists, illustrators and writers including Rik Lee, Dan Rule, Kat McLeod, Amy Alexander and Justine Ellis provide insights into their own micro-empires and respond to set tasks that help to define the worlds we construct around ourselves.
Personal Empires raises flags in different forms. Not to conquer, not to dominate, not to alienate or to boast or brag, but simply to explore ideas of relevance, creativity and most importantly identity. |
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What:
Personal Empires
Who:
And Collective
Where:
Queen Clothing, Artisan Books, Brunswick Street Books, Monkhouse Design, LUPA, Greville Street Books, NGV Shop, Metropolis Books, Sticky, Craft Victoria, Paperback Books
How much:
RRP $25 |
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What:
Shake Some Action
When:
Thursday April 27, 9pm
Where:
onesixone, 161 High St, Prahran |
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Description:
Hot Little Hands and Plug in City play onesixone. Following the bands is DJ Streetparty, Trantecro and friends, with the latest electro rock/pop and indie remixes.
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What:
Blow Up!
When:
Friday April 28, 9pm
Where:
Pony, 68 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
How much:
$6 on the door, we think |
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Description:
Embrace the ‘60s when Betsy Jinxx and Lil' Debbie Deville from Man’s Ruin Burlesque perform a seriously kitsch 60’s safari number and sassy solo routine. Romp and stomp as the girls get go-go during The Breadmakers set, and stay for Blow Up! DJ's Emma Peel, El Bastardo and Co.
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What:
Tristram Shady: A Cock and Bull Story (part of Comedy@Trades)
When:
Saturday April 29, 10.45pm
Where:
Trades Hall, cnr Lygon and Victoria St, Carlton
How much:
$10 online or win tickets here |
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Description:
Madman cinema presents a one-off screening of Director Michael Winterbottom’s (24 Hour Party People, Nine Songs) bawdy romp. Adapted from “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shady, Gentleman”, the flick won’t be in cinemas for months, so get in now for a sneak-peak. Features a massive star cast including Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Jeremy David Walliams (Little Britain) and Jeremy Northam. |
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What:
Modular Monthly featuring Simian Mobile Disco
When:
Friday April 28, 9pm
Where:
Honkytonks, Duckboard Place (off Flinders Lane), Melbourne
How much:
$20 + b/f, from Central Station and Fat |
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Description:
Here we go again. Always loud, hot and hazy, the Modular Monthly hits Melbourne before moving up Sydney way. This month’s line-up stocks East London rave ragu Simian Mobile Disco mixing everything from hip hop to Turkish trance. Plus Melb boys Midnight Juggernauts (DJ set), Darling, Agent 86, DJ Streetparty and Modular DJs. |
What:
Tiki Party
When:
Sunday April 30, 8pm
Where:
Manchuria, upstairs 7 Waratah Place, Melbourne
How much:
Free |
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Description:
Andre predicted it…and Manchuria has confirmed ‘Tiki’ as a new breed of beverage. Dress as a Tiki god to celebrate the launch of the inaugural ‘Tiki’ cocktail, and you might be allowed access to a “mysterious and sacred Tiki punch”. Sponsored by Appleton’s Rum, think like a ukulele and hula on down. |
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ThreeThousand is a weekly snapshot of Melbourne's subculture, fired by email into the loving arms of people who realise that the best things in life are often hard to find. It is compiled by an amorphous gaggle of writers, stylists, designers, photographers, sub-cultural attaches and a large troupe of monkeys who enjoy working for peanuts.
Without editorial independence ThreeThousand has nothing. All editorial you read is featured because it's worth it – not because it's paid for.
Advertising Partnerships:
ThreeThousand is funded in full by one advertising partner per issue. We warmly invite advertisers who see the benefit in speaking to Melbourne through a trusted and targeted medium to contact Francesco at frunch@rightanglepublishing.com
Editorial Submissions:
The editorial team at ThreeThousand may know a lot - but they don't know everything. Feel free to send information on events, venues or anything else to chris@threethousand.com.au
Feedback:
Heap praise, sling abuse, ramble inanely – if you have anything to say to us please send it directly to talk@threethousand.com.au
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Level 6, Curtin House
252 Swanston Street
Melbourne, 3000
(03) 9662 1657 |
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Publisher
Barrie Barton
03 9662 1657
barrie@rightanglepublishing.com
Editor
Chris Barton
chris@threethousand.com.au
Deputy Editor
Nadia Saccardo
nadia@threethousand.com.au
Design Monkeys
tin&ed
www.tinanded.com.au
Contributing Monkeys
Charlotte McInnes
Nigel Carboon
Reuben Ruiter
Tom Hyde
Will Larnach-Jones
Max Olijnyk
Ana Cecilia
Toby Temper Temper
Jade Barclay
Joanna Weekes
Blingrid
Pollyanna
Jeanne Tan
Annie Fox
Dan Honey
Richard Hack
Lewis Mulvey
Richard Janko
Tom Jackson
Nick Sweeney
Lauren Katsikitis
Reuben Acciano
Lucy Morieson
Dana Nikanpour
Kath Loftus
Jonah DeMallory |
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