New body

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of work
Fri, May 25, 07

Art, music and theatre all combine for an unusual new

production from Tropic Sun. ISIS STUCKENSCHMIDT reports
UDE models, visual artists, musicians and actors — the latest
N production for Tropic Sun will be a multimedia affair.
Dynamic and ambitious in its concept, His and Hers is an
interactive visual, musical and theatrical performance based
around a nude, life drawing class.
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The performance models will unfold their poses of indifference,

poise or sensual delight while six artists capture the images in
front of the audience’s eyes.
Two metres above the artists will be Tropic Sun actor Madonna
Davies who will be joined by local duo The Flumes.
Formerly The Licks, The Flumes only recently changed their name
after an international band of the same name started making its way
onto the Triple J airwaves.
‘‘We’ve been The Licks for years but it was when we started
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getting phone calls and texts from people commenting on our

music on Triple J, which wasn’t ours, that we decided to
change our name,’’ The Flumes harpist Kayt Wallace said.
‘‘His and Hers is a little bit more experimental for us,’’ Kayt
said.
‘‘It will be good to get out there and do something a bit
different.
‘‘We’ll be playing a very mixed bag of all of our styles which is all Bradley Craperi, Susan
Prince and Karen Gibb
original and somewhat eclectic.’’
His and Hers creator Karen Gibb said audience members would
not only have the chance to watch the goings-on of a real life
drawing situation, they would also get to mingle with the artists.
‘‘The audience will be invited to interact with the artists as well as keen audience members to interact.’’
create their own drawings,’’ Karen said. Karen said the visual artists taking part in the show were
‘‘It’s going to be a very relaxed atmosphere, Michelle Devize, Jenny Tyack, Deb Gillett, Gerald Sowarka,
not as demanding as a Peter Burns and Therese Duff.
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performance, where people Karen said the first hour of His and Hers would
can go for a walk and look be more burlesque and performance art style.
around and feel involved ‘‘There’ll be plenty of big costumes in the first
rather than sit back and hour while the second hour is a lot more setting
watch,’’ she said. up poses,’’ she said.
Karen said that once ‘‘In saying that there will be something going
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complete, the artists’ works on for the whole three hours and people can
would go on sale. come and go as they please.’’
‘‘There is a chance to buy >>His and Hers will be held at the Old
the artwork on the spot and, Magistrates Court on the corner of Stokes and
indeed, to have a go at The Sturt St, tomorrow from 7pm-10pm. Entry is $10.
Flumes
drawing oneself as we will To book call 4721 5433. Tickets will also be
have paper provided for available at the door.

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From Russia DJ Biko heads south
With Love
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NE thing that was rarely missing from a full moon before he moved to Cairns
O party at base on Magnetic Island was resident and then to Magnetic Island.
Richard McIntyre OAM - Conductor DJ Christian Biko. ‘‘I used to go down to do
Anya Muston - Violin
But next weekend when base celebrates its 30th the Coconuts full moon
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Barrier Reef Orchestra

full moon party, Biko will be absent. parties every month as the
March from A Love for Three Oranges - Prokofiev headliner and ended up
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No 1 The once committed North Queenslander has
Romeo and Juliet Suite No 2 - Prokofiev packed his bags and headed south to Melbourne. running the bar and moved
Overture-Fantasy Romeo and Juliet - Tchaikovsky to the hostel,’’ Biko said.
‘‘I’m studying at SAE (Sound Audio Engineering)
The North Queensland Concerto and Vocal Institute in Melbourne,’’ Biko said. Biko became known for his
Competition joins us in presenting last year’s passion and drive to pump
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winner, outstanding Sydney Conservatorium He said the course would lead him into a new Christian Biko
graduate and concertmaster of SBS Youth much-loved funky house
Orchestra - Anya Muston - performing the side of music. scratching to all crowds not matter how great or
Shostakovich Violin Concerto.
‘‘I’m learning how to record and how to get the small.
best out of sound,’’ he said.
Sunday 27 May, 6pm ‘‘We took the full moon party from 100 people to
Riverway Arts Centre ‘‘It’s kind of just the next step in what I’ve been 2500 sometimes so it is kind of emotional to let it go
doing because I can’t really keep DJing forever.’’ but the time is right,’’ he said.
Adults $28 - Concession $23 - Youth $12 - Member $21
471074881

Tickets: Riverway Box Office – 4773 8889
or online at: http://riverway.thuringowa.qld.gov.au
Originally from South Africa, Biko has been in the
DJ industry for more than 10 years, playing a range
of different styles.
His roots began with RnB and hip-hop but soon
changed to house music and dance music where
he has remained. His career kicked off in Adelaide
‘‘I love the island and hope to keep coming up
every three months or so.’’
Next weekend Biko’s shoes will be filled by
Townsville local Chrissy Mac but his permanent
replacement for resident DJ at base is yet to be
confirmed.

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