Musicians are tired of arriving for flights and being told their valuable musical instruments are not compliant with cabin baggage restrictions when they actually are. Repairs are expensive and should the instrument have be checked in, it is likely to be damaged rendering it unplayable on arrival.
This situation is unacceptable to those of us in the music industry. Qantas should remember that a campaign to bring public attention to United airlines treatment of guitars went viral on youtube.
Where:Corner of 6th Ave and
Beaufort Street, Inglewood
What you will find;
Freshly brewed Essenza Coffee, New Norcia bread and pastries, Helen’s Hellish Olives, Karrimah Farm Chilli Sauces, Suzanne Saldahna’s coriander chutney and newly arrived to the markets, Marcela and Matt’s freshly made Colombian Empanadas!
Other attractions include the famous Mondo Mega Meat Sandwich to set you up for the day!
And of course there’s live music ranging from European folk to light jazz. Come down to get your little taste of Europe tucked away in suburban Inglewood.
Music groups
Nov 26 – Accordionista Nikki Dagostino
Dec 3 – Zucchini Brothers (Accordion, guitar and double bass)
“Just Sax” at the Mondo Markets
Mondo Markets
Behind the Butcher Shop
824 Beaufort Street, Inglewood
(Corner of 6th Ave).
Saturday Mornings in Spring from 8am to 1230pm.
My wife is a regular peak hour train commuter on the Midland line at Maylands station.
I am seriously concerned for her safety in the crush to get onto the overcrowded trains that arrive at that station in the mornings.
I am worried that she may get caught in the closing doors, be injured by others crushing to get onto the train or simply miss the train and be late for work.
She would like to support the need for less road traffic congestion in Perth, but I am seriously concerned for her personal safety at Maylands Station. What are your plans to alleviate this dangerous situation in the short, medium and long term?
I urge you to address this serious safety issue as soon as possible before someone gets hurt.
If ever you needed proof as to why the Arts in all their forms matter in Australia, have a look at this uplifting video of the inner workings of the Sydney Opera House, set to the music of Nick Cave and performed by some of the many performers at Sydney’s iconic masterpiece.
Historian Geoffrey Bolton, a former WA Citizen of the Year and emeritus professor at Murdoch University, said posterity would severely judge “a generation of provincial philistine pygmies” http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/05/23/3224295.htm
Although referring to the parlous state of affairs with reference to Arts funding in Western Australia, Professor Bolton’s comments could well be applied to those considering drastic cuts to the full-time membership of Orchestra Victoria.
An appalling decision to close the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) in 2008 was averted after concerted political pressure and lobbying from the public.
Melbourne takes pride in itself as a major cultural centre of Australia. So how can it be possible for two of its major arts institutions to have been threatened with major cuts or closure? What lessons have been been learnt from the ANAM debacle?
I hope Victorians and the wider Australian arts community rally together, write to and visit their local members, contact mainstream and social media in order to voice their outrage at proposed cuts to Orchestra Victoria. It can and DOES make a difference if you do.
Let’s band together to help ensure a positive outcome for an important part of Victoria’s cultural fabric.
Make a start by joining the facebook group devoted to this cause.
After the runaway success of their Grove Classics Series at the Grove Library in Peppermint Grove, Cappuccino Concerts are pleased to announce two concerts at the Bodhi Tree Book Café on August 7th and 14th at 3.30pm.
On August 7th, I’ll be joining the ensemble on clarinet for the charming and deeply moving Trio Pathetique by Russian composer Mikhail Glinka and Beethoven’s exquisite trio Opus 11 for Cello Clarinet and Piano. Be warmed by the smell and taste of delicious coffee while listening to these sublime works in the intimate setting of this very special café.
