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Conceived on a Tram, published by Sleepers, is a book put together by Melbourne illustrator Paul Oslo Davis. You may know him from his A3, one page ‘zine Raised Eyebrows (and if not, then go to Sticky and get it right now). This collection features the work of 16 cartoonists, illustrators and graphic novelists including Andrew Weldon, Leigh Rigozzi , Anthony Woodward, Tim Danko and the magnificent Mandy Ord. There are essays by Danny Katz (OF CAPITALISATION FAME) and Shaun Micallef, who will also help to launch the book next Thursday.
In Paul’s words, the book is “my own selfish guidebook to Melbourne doodlers”, but selfish or not, it’s a conversion manual for the illustratively uninitiated. “I wish Australian publications could embrace magazine illustration and cartoons the same way that American and Japanese publishers do. I reckon people will get sick of Getty Images’ photos sooner or later and will come back to something more human.” The revolution will be illustrated.
By Penny Modra |
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What:
Conceived on a Tram
When:
Launching Thurs April 5, 6pm
Where:
Trades Hall, cnr Victoria and Lygon St, Melbourne
How much:
Launch free
Book RRP $19.95 |
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In a wacky twist of concept heaven, Spank Rock have taken Diplo’s Fabric 32 as the end point of their anticipated mix on the illusive ‘Fabric Live’ franchise.
According to Ronnie Darko (Spank Rock's cut creator), it’s a rare treat for a DJ to step up to the wheels and steer the set to compliment the DJ beforehand, especially in a world where disc fame means out spinning each other...well not in this case. The transition from Diplo to Spank Rock will make you reach for the ventilator as you run out of breath from hood stomping on the dance floor.
Banging out an orgasmic blend of shimmering disco/party/bmore and hiphop tracks, Spank Rock are the one act keeping the party going, especially when Rick Ross, Daft Punk, Hot Chip, Uffie and CSS are on hand. From the summer that is leaving us, or like a passionate love affair that has run its course, we salute Spank Rock for keeping the fun in our trunks this winter.
By Maria Limberis |
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What:
Fabric Live 33
Who:
Spank Rock
On:
Inertia
Release date:
April 14
myspace:
www.myspace.com/spankrock |
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The recent rise of the fashion-conscious male has meant a boom in fashion retail catering to men all around Melbourne. Local design duo Shandor Gancs and Boyd Parry joined forces to establish their label Leopold in 2004. Combining Shandor’s graphic communication expertise and Boyd’s tailoring skills, Leopold are fast becoming one of Melbourne’s defining menswear labels, best known for their traditional tailoring and contemporary design.
Their collaboration with Polaroid has spawned a limited edition range of sunglasses, Leopold Occhiali. Already stocked nation-wide and internationally in New York, London and
Stockholm, their flagship store, Leopold’s Empire, has just opened in Melbourne’s City Square.
If you’re a fan of luxury fabrics, Italian wool jumpers and tailored shirts and jackets, versatile enough to dress up or down, then Leopold’s Empire is the store for you.
By Annie Wu
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What:
Leopold’s Empire
Where:
City Square, Swanston street near Brunetti’s, Melbourne
When:
Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Contact:
9662 9095 |
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Online interactivity is overrated. Whether you’re typing a comment into a little box, virtually sword fighting a Korean high school student, or shopping at American Apparel inside Second Life, let’s face it you’re probably actually sitting hunched in chair, dressed only in underpants, sporting a glazed expression on your pizza-stained face. There’s more to life.
Nirmala Shome is majorly one-upping online interactivity this week at her debut exhibition Trash This City. Re-creating Sim City as a giant cardboard model on the gallery floor, she is inviting visitors to step into the game. You will be able to reconfigure the city, graffiti the walls of buildings and ultimately crush the whole thing Mugatu style. Ahh, the wicked thrill of 3D destruction.
By Penny Modra |
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What:
Trash This City
When:
Fri Mar 30, 11am - late
Where:
All of the Above, 109 Victoria St, Fitzroy (near corner Johnston and Brunswick St)
How much:
Free
Contact:
All of the Above, 8415 0461 |
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300 is a film that’s so stylish, so hyperbolic, its heroes might as well be fighting with exclamations points instead of spears. And you can choose: if you're curious about 300 for its comic-book cred and bold visual experimentation, you can see it at one of Melbourne's smaller arthouse cinemas. If you’re there for men hacking each other to pieces in slow motion while heavy-metal guitar plays, you can go see it at IMAX. You’ll giggle inappropriately either way.
Frank Miller's vaguely-historical comic of 300 Spartans fighting an entire Persian army in 480 BC is so swift and brutal that it's almost schematic – and so, unlike the last Miller adaptation Sin City, 300 can’t be so slavish to its source material. Fidelity is often a handicap, as the movie retains narration that was needed in the comic but is redundant here, and results in a pointless narrator who will Just. Not. Shut. Up.
300 might be cynical about religion and politics, but it is unashamedly, ridiculously, pro-war. Can you channel your inner 15-year-old old boy and convince yourself that war is awesome! long enough to enjoy the hypnotic, striking, sometimes even jaw-dropping spectacle it provides?
By Martyn Pedler |
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What:
300
Where:
Everywhere from the Kino Dendy to IMAX
When:
Opens April 5
Watch the trailer:
Here |
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What:
TROUGH FAGGOT PARTY 12
When:
Fri Mar 30, 10pm
Where:
Geddes Lane, Melbourne
How much:
$10 at the door |
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Tough leaves not doubt as to its intentions - debauchery is always on the cards. Number 12 includes a performance from Berlin’s Skydiver, and DJs Seymour Butz (Sydney), Vinyl Richie and Adam Askew. The theme is still unannounced but we’re pitching glitter balls and bunnies. Underpants optional.
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What:
Favela Rock 11
When:
Sat March 31, 9pm
Where:
Miss Libertine, 34 Franklin St, Melbourne
How much:
$6 |
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Description:
Ok, they’re well into double figures now and the Opulent crew are just not stopping with the Crunk, Baltimore Club, Baile Funk and Hyphy palava. And who is complaining? No-one that’s who. Not one sweaty soul. Favela Rock 11 features the launch of an album from New York’s Plastic Little (club rap, gutter outlook), plus CWD, Young Steezy, Mafia, Ooh-ee, EDO and SJX.
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What:
Bands at Hells
When:
Sat Mar 31, 9pm
Where:
Hells Kitchen, 20A Centre Place, Melbourne
How much:
$5
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Description:
We like to look down on the people of Centre Place at Hells Kitchen even when it’s quiet. So add the live country meets laptop sound of Anonyme and we’re in for the long haul. He’s playing with Francis Plagne and The Ancients frontman Jon Mitchell, before he heads to the UK to play All Tomorrow’s Parties.
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What:
696 Gallery Opening
When:
Sun April 1, 7pm
Where:
696 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
How much:
Free |
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Description:
April 1st is synonymous with fools, not art. But 969 promises a change. The launch exhibition features Sean Kelly, Que, Scale, Lounge Kat, Jessie Hogan, Lak, Satta, Melika Designs and more.
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What:
The Berry Street Benefit Gig
When:
Sun April 1, 2pm
Where:
The Tote, 71 Johnston St, Collingwood
How much:
$10 |
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Description:
After a few good years raising funds for Berry Street Victoria, this awesome fundraiser gig for disadvantaged kids is so big it’s moving to the Tote. And you know what that means. Free BBQ. And, of course, the great philanthropic power of rock ‘n’ roll. From 2pm, catch Jill Button’s comeback show, Oliver Mann, Houlette, Chainsaw Girls, World’s End Press, Little Red, Winterpark, The Mercy Kills, Bachelor of Arts, Tic-Toc Tokyo and the always epic Moscow Schoolboy. |
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