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RUST & BONE: FROM TRAGEDY COMES LIFE
My plan this week was to follow the hype-trail, a swathe of recommendations and requests gravitating me towards Danny Boyle’s latest flick, Trance, and as a great fan of many of the director’s creations (Shallow Grave, 127 Hours, Trainspotting – although I must draw the line at The Beach), it is definitely on the hitlist. But the presentation of options...
The Byron Life
This year local journalist and blogger, Megan Kinninment started a project on her blog, The Byron Life to profile the talented bloggers we have living here the North Coast. The North Coast Bloggers come from different creative disciplines; they are writers, photographers and filmmakers; artists, designers and crafters; teachers, travellers and food growers and they all have a...
The Jabiru Bird
The Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) is a tall long-necked wading bird in the stork family. Over the past few years one or sometimes two Black-necked Storks visit the shire. Currently a juvenile near adult male and a female have been spotted at the wetlands, Brunswick salt marsh and Brunswick River. It’s a special experience to watch them standing in the...
Frankie Kimpton and Hub Touring
I remember the High School yard and a handsome and friendly gentleman names Frankie Kimpton. A super hot surfer, with a nice dose of popularity and a cute high school sweetheart. Living the teenage dream. That was 1995 when I first moved to town. He also knew Karate. SInce then, I've had the company of seeing the evolution of Frankie,...
The Power of Indirect Advertising in Film
I’m excited about blurring the line between entertainment and advertising. I think this is the main reason I love making music videos; music videos are like stylish advertisements. They advertise the band and the music but people absolutely love them, share them, rewatch them and get excited about them. It’s funny because at the same time the music video is...
MT WARNING – FORWARD MILES
When local musician Mikey Bee was playing a solo show in Australia, film-maker Taylor Steele happened to be in the audience and was intrigued by the performance. The film-maker approached the musician with a question, "how would a song sound from a man sinking into the ocean?". The musician answered with a song washed with anticipation, determined lyrics, and denial....
Love You Long Time Exhibition at Marvel St Gallery
Incredible night last Saturday at MRVL Street Gallery for the Love You Long Time Exhibition. The artwork was of a high standard and the event drew a great crowd. Were so grateful to have such incredible talent in Byron Bay. Curated by Nitsua & Dan Doherty. Paint sponsored by Molotow. Drink sponsor Carlton Dry. Photos and Video by Anchored Byron Bay. Love You...
Boiling Waters – Alex Frings
These photos are a little teaser (plenty more here) of the last few days of the swell around Byron Bay. The surf’s been pumping, the water’s cleared up and autumn keeps busting out the colourful presentations of sunrise and sunset. I don’t need to tell you what’s awesome about this place, the ocean, the sky, surfing, warm water around your...