Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

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The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty Premiere in Sydney, Australia

WAR IS OVER! (IF YOU WANT IT): YOKO ONO

WAR IS OVER! (IF YOU WANT IT): YOKO ONO

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Experience the works of legendary artist, peace activist and musician – Yoko Ono – when the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia brings War Is Over! (if you want it): Yoko Ono exclusively to Sydney this summer.

Famously described by John Lennon as ‘the world’s most famous unknown artist’, Ono is now recognised as an innovative artist whose work traverses generations. From the personal to the political, Ono has embraced themes of loss, conflict, humanity, and the desire for world peace through her art.

The Great Gatsby Costume

The Great Gatsby Costume, a set on Flickr.

Caesarstone Bodypainting Sydney

Caesarstone Bodypainting Sydney, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au

Bodypainting Tango, Bodyart

Bodypainting Tango, Bodyart, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au

A live body- painted Little Mermaid statue hits Sydney

A live body- painted Little Mermaid statue hits Sydney, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au

Little Mermaid Statue

Little Mermaid Statue, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au

Little Mermaid Statue

Little Mermaid Statue, a photo by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer on Flickr.

Human Statue Bodyart creates human mermaid model; Photoshoot for international campaign

Human Statue Bodyart creates human mermaid model; Photo shoot for international campaign on Sydney beach makes worldwide splash; Sydney, Australia...

This past weekend a mermaid was seen bathing and soaking up the sun on the beautiful beaches of Sydney.

There's been numerous reports of the mermaid sighting both on Sydney Harbour, as well as swimming down to beaches Bondi Beach, Maroubra Beach and Malabar.

Australian media agencies confirm that they have started to received photo sets of images of a mermaid swimming, bathing and sunning herself, and experts advise that the photos were taken at Bondi Beach and / or Maroubra Beach, with local fishermen swearing they saw her swimming southward from Sydney Harbour.

An anonymous tip-off says that the Mermaid promotion is likely part of a paid tourism related campaign relating to a European tie in with the iconic Sydney Opera House of all places. One media commentator pinpoints the campaign originating from Denmark.

Rumours continue to swirl around as to how many companies and individuals are involved in this campaign that appears to have the look of a publicity stunt.

Mermaid: A mermaid is a legendary aquatic creature with the upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including the Near East, Europe, Africa and Asia. The first stories appeared in ancient Assyria, in which the goddess Atargatis transformed herself into a mermaid out of shame for accidentally killing her human lover. Mermaids are sometimes associated with perilous events such as floods, storms, shipwrecks and drownings. In other folk traditions (or sometimes within the same tradition), they can be benevolent or beneficent, bestowing boons or falling in love with humans.

Mermaids are associated with the mythological Greek sirens as well as with sirenia, a biological order comprising dugongs and manatees. Some of the historical sightings by sailors may have been misunderstood encounters with these aquatic mammals. 

Christopher Columbus reported seeing mermaids while exploring the Caribbean, and sightings have been reported in the 20th and 21st centuries in Canada, Israel and Zimbabwe. The U.S. National Ocean Service stated in 2012 that no evidence of mermaids has ever been found.

Mermaids have been a popular subject of art and literature in recent centuries, such as in Hans Christian Andersen's well-known fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" (1836). They have subsequently been depicted in operas, paintings, books, films and comics.

Websites

Human Statue Bodyart

www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au

Human Entertainment

www.humanentertainment.com.au

Australia official website

www.australia.com

Emma Pask (The Voice)

Emma Pask (The Voice), a set on Flickr.

Mick Cutajar current World Cup Champion

Mick Cutajar current World Cup Champion, a set on Flickr.

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Judo History 35 yrs

JUDO :35years training rank 4th Dan Yon Dan)Kodokan Judo association and 3rd Dan with Australian Judo Federation

Senior Coach & examiner with both the Australian Judo Federation & the Kodokan Judo Association.I have had my own club since 1993.

I was a member of the Malta Elite National Player's Team 2001 & Australian Judo Team member Reserve for 2008 Olympics.

Represented Australia in Japan Osaka international judo championships 2002,03,05,07,08.Tahiti 2006,Christ church Olympic selections 2008, Masters games 07
Winner of gold silver & bronze medals at Invitation Internationals and open events QLD.VIC.NSW, *Olympic trials 1988,1992,2008.
*Oceania World Cup 2005,3rd place 5th place 2007
*Osaka international championship 2007 3rd place
*Oceania Judo Championships 2008 2nd place,2006 5th place 1988 6th.
*Competed in the USA open 92.
*JFA Nationals 2006, 2nd place
*Country champion in 3 divisions for 3 years, winner of 45 state titles.
*Australian University judo champion 2000,2001 & 2003.(This is the 3rd gold out of the 6 medals won by me for the University of Wollongong).
*Geneva international judo championships 2001 placed 2nd
Small nations games 2001 representing the Malta Olympic Committee placed 3rd.

*Australian Kodokan Judo champion 2002,2nd & 2 gold.2003 2nd 2004 Gold u/100kgs & vet gold. 2005 2gold,1 bronze 2006 2gold 1 sliver. 20071st u/100kg(hat trick)2008 u100kg 1st place. *Australian Masters Games 2nd 30-40 age group,2nd in the open.2008 1st place.2nd open
Pan Pacific 2002 Internationals 2nd u/100kgs 2nd,0/100kgs.
2003 Masters games 1st u/100 & 2nd in the open.
2004 Pan Pacific Internationals gold u/100kgs & gold open

*Training camps Institute of sport Canberra 87,91,AIS elite training Canberra 2007, Colorado springs 91,Italy 01,Malta 01,Geneva 01& San Marino 01,Tahiti 06.

Pangration 6th Dan,Senior Coach & examiner.Australian champion 2000,2001,2003.
Winner of the A.P.A.F player of the year 2001,8 gold state titles,
2nd in the world titles Greece 2000,
1st in the world titles selection u/100 & open.
Was selected to represent Australia at the 2003 world titles in Greece September 03,this event was to be Olympic trials, but due to a change in rules at the world titles at short notice ended any chance of competing at the Olympics in 2004.

Kyu Shindo jujutsu & Sport Judo 2nd Dan, Senior Coach & examiner Current World cup champion.5 gold, 2 silver.Player of the year 1999
ISKA Australasian world cup Ju-jutsu gold medalist (1999,2000,2xgold in 2003)
ISKA National & NOW world cup jujitsu champion 2006

Ultimate fighting (vale tudo rules) NO RULES undefeated Heavy weight champion 1999-2004
13 fights 9win 4 losses.Australian representative,in Japan,Greece, Korea,New Zealand & Queensland.Competed for Rings Australia & Japan,King of the Cage,Extreme Fighting Championships,Caged Combat,Worriers whelm,Fox sports.
My positions in sport: Creating history by being the first Australian to win a silver at the pangration world titles 2000 & the first ex-prisoner to qualify for Olympic games as a reserve for 2008 Australian Judo team.

Current National coach for the International Budo Federation, Australian Pangration Athilma Federation and state coach for the Kodokan Judo Association.
NO OTHER MARTIAL ARTS TRAINER HAS THE QUALIFICATIONS OR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE THAT IVE OBTAINED
I have full accreditation with the Australian College of Sports Development,Australian Sports Commission,NCAS,Australian Judo Federation,Kodokan Judo Association,International Budo Federation,Australian Pangration Athlima Federation.

PUBLIC SPEAKING just recently i have taken on a position as a public speaker for motivation,gold setting and the fight against drugs to the community,very rewarding.

2000 -2004: Completed full time study with the University of Wollongong (BSC Psychology major) also maintained a sports scholarship throughout out my studies.

Accomplishments/ Qualifications
(*)Degree BSC Psychology major
(*)Diploma Counseling & Communication
(*)Diploma in Sports Coaching
(*)Assessment & work place training certificate 4.
(*)Sports Coaching Certificate II, III, IV
(*)Advanced Business communications
(*)Certificate 4 in Small Business management
(*)Certificate in Sports and fitness
(*)First aid certificate.
(*)Working with children blue card
(*)Australian Sports Commission Coaching License & NCAS Level
Micks acting back ground Martial arts has played a big role when auditioning for TV or movie roles,which i have been successful.This was due to being a sporting identity in martial arts,such as caged combat,extreme fighting,world champion in No rules Pangration plus several international & National judo & jujitsu titles, judo Olympic team)

TREASURES OF THE HARD ROCK MUSIC MEMORABILIA EXHIBIT COMES TO HARD ROCK CAFE

TREASURES OF THE HARD ROCK MUSIC MEMORABILIA EXHIBIT COMES TO HARD ROCK CAFE, a set on Flickr.

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*EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PREVIEW DAY*

Surfers Paradise & Sydney, Australia, 8 April, 2013 –

Hard Rock Cafe Australia gives fans an up-close look at pieces of history from music superstars and legends with the never-before-seen “Treasures of the Hard Rock” traveling memorabilia exhibit. The exhibit features iconic items pulled from Hard Rock’s vault and combined to form the one-of-a-kind collection, “50 Years Of Rock And Pop Fashion.”

“50 Years Of Rock And Pop Fashion” highlights rock’s fashionable side and the clothing that has become just as much of an artist’s identity as the equipment they use. The tour features a selection of stylish items, including the pink waitress uniform worn by Britney Spears in her “(You Drive Me) Crazy” music video and Johnny Cash’s all-black suit which perfectly represents his legacy as the “Man In Black.” Also featured in the collection is Lady Gaga’s The Addams Family-inspired dress designed by Belgian designer Toon Geboers, and the jacket Ron Wood wore to his 60th birthday party in 2007.

“We have spent nearly two years, scouring our 77,000 piece collection, to pull together a collection that will wow our guests,” said Jeff Nolan, Hard Rock Historian and tour curator. “The collection showcases a unique part of music history and gives fans an opportunity to see that history first-hand.”

“Treasures of the Hard Rock” will be on public display at Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise from 23 April, 2013 through 28 April, 2013. Hard Rock Cafe Sydney will host the public display of “Treasures of the Hard Rock” from 3 May through 8 May, 2013. For more information on pieces on display, tour stop locations and public viewing dates, please visit www.hardrock.com.

Monday 22nd April: “Treasures of the Hard Rock” Media Preview Day

11am-12noon – morning tea provided
Hard Rock Café Surfers Paradise
Cnr Cavill Ave & Surfers Paradise Blvd; Surfers Paradise
www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesurfersparadise
07 5539 9377

Thursday 2nd May: “Treasures of the Hard Rock” Media Preview Day

11am-12 noon – morning tea provided
Hard Rock Cafe Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney
www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesydney
02 9280 0077
Interview Opp: Jeff Nolan, Hard Rock Historian and tour curator

About Treasures of the Hard Rock
Hard Rock International is the world’s original curator of music memorabilia with the most far-reaching collection. The 77,000+ piece collection, which celebrates new and legendary music icons, is the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia. In 2013 Hard Rock developed “Treasures of the Hard Rock,” three traveling memorabilia exhibits each featuring a unique theme. The “Gone Too Soon,” “Music Gives Back” and “50 Years of Rock & Pop Fashion” collections will tour Hard Rock locations in the U.S., Europe, and points in between throughout the year, giving fans an up-close look at pieces of history from music superstars and legends

About Hard Rock International
With a total of 177 venues in 58 countries, including 141 cafes, 18 hotels and 8 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide.

Destinations include the companies’ two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida., as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Biloxi, Chicago, Cancun, Las Vegas, San Diego and Singapore. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include San Jose. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Aruba, Riviera Maya, Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen and Haikou in China. New Hard Rock Casino projects in development include Hungary and Northfield, OH. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com

Websites

Hard Rock International
www.hardrock.com

Hard Rock Surfers Paradise Facebook
www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesurfersparadise

Hard Rock Sydney Facebook
www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesydney

Music News Australia
www.musicnewsaustralia.com