…..We’re looking for the Biggest Adelaide Fringe fan…are you it?
The Deal. Show your love for the Fringe by taking a snapshot of yourself as our biggest fan, and post it up on our Facebook Fan Page. We’re looking for use of our Fringe merchandise, cool photography and a whole lot of Fringe!
What’s in it for you. The most creative entry will WIN a $50 Adelaide Fringe Gift Voucher and 2x double Season Passes to the Fringe Club – an exclusive pass-holder only haven located in Rymill Park, open 8pm nightly.
We know that we just can’t keep our mouths shut about it but it’s because we’re just so darn excited! Check out the Adelaide Fringe Opening Night Line Up below. Tell your friends and catch the bus in to Rymill Park. Kicking off at 8.30pm on Friday Feb 19 – the 2010 Opening Night is going to be HUGE! And don’t forget, the fifth element of the line up will be decided on Friday 5 Feb @ the SPIN OFF DJ Battle.
ART VS SCIENCE
There is a reason why night clubs play the music they do: it’s the right tempo for dancing, it’s got hook lines you can sing along to, and a beat steady enough hypnotise. Art vs. Science not only makes the sort of music played in nightclubs; it is one of the few outfits in Australia which can actually play in night clubs – live. No laptops, no backing tracks, just drums, keyboards, synths and three sets of funky hands.
“An expression of their long immersion in the dark, seedy recesses of club-electronica”, Art vs Science breathe fresh air into the genre, with an immediate, breath-taking live show, and songs that sound pleasing, joy-inducing; as if meticulously designed, element by element, to intensify user stimulation. Art vs. Science plays, people listen. And they *understand*.
KillaQueenz are one of the most promising Hip Hop acts coming out of Australia right now. They are renowned for their high energy shows and unrivalled dedication to the art. Hailing from Uganda and Belize, Kween G and Belizean Bombshell draw inspiration from their respective homelands to bring a fresh sound to the Australian Hip Hop scene.
The girls first met at the 2000 Olympic Games where they were individually performing and through a passion of Hip Hop music KillaQueenz was formed. Since their formation KQ have performed across the country and supported the likes of Public Enemy, South Rakkas Crew, Lady Gaga, Shapeshifter, Tha Alkaholiks, Bone Thugs N Harmony, NASA, Lucky Dube and many more.
Their live performance consists of rhymes, beat boxing, dancing and the raw energy that only KQ can deliver. Expect the unexpected and keep it locked for KillaQueenz.
The Killgirls are a 5 piece rocktronic timebomb ticking in Adelaide, South Australia. This synth heavy indie grid-rock band are gaining momentum having picked up national airplay in Australia (Triple J-Home and Hosed/Super Request) and supports for Art vs Science, End of Fashion, Bang Bang Eche, Oh Mercy!, Hercules in NY and The Bumblebeez.
“..saw these guys at Fuse Fest this year – great energy – reminded me of Midnight Juggernauts but a hell of a lot more pumped up…” Nick Findlay, Triple J
“The Killgirls played an amazing set (supporting the Bumblebeez). Everyone rushed to the dance floor as soon as they came on and stayed there the entire performance. The front man had a real stage presence and I hope they start getting some real exposure because they have star quality.” Richard Holt, Traffik
Get ready for these home town heroes who know how to rock out!
From the very recently smouldering, and unconfirmed ashes of Sydney sonic indie darlings Mercy Arms, comes another project with a sharp sensibility. Canvas Kites, a newly hatched three piece, sees vocalist/axeman Thom Moore swapping the brooding reverb pedal for something more akin to a sunny late-80s jangle.
Canvas Kites appear pretty damn dapper in their new skin, and are well schooled in the sounds they’re splashing round in. Look forward to seeing where the road leads these three!
Awesome artist collective Street Dreams created a live mural painting during the official 2010 Guide launch on top of the Advertiser building. The theme of the artwork was based on how Adelaide would look in 2060.
Artists included Sam Evans, Nickas, Gary Seaman, Matthew Stuckey, with Street Dreamers Tim Grisbrook, Ankle and Matt Walker.
Street Dreams will be a two day urban art festival in Adelaide Fringe 2010, running March 6 – 7. More info: streetdreams.com.au
Check out more pics here, or for the full scoop, grab a copy of Adelaide Magazine’s March edition.
We want to take you back in time, but we need your help. This year the Fringe crew are building a 1950s suburban backyard as part of our festivities and we are calling for donations of era-appropriate furniture. If you have any tucked away getting dusty in the shed give us a call on 8231 9031.
Play the Adelaide Fringe Opening Night Concert on Friday 19 February are Art vs Science, Killaqueenz, The Killgirls, Canvas Kites and SPIN DJ winner. Now it’s your turn to get excited…
One of the biggest events to land this Adelaide Fringe will be open all festival long in Rymill Park and will be open from March 20. This will be the architectural marvel that is Amococo. A series of 86 interconnecting domes, Amococo is a labrynthine structure that will be a place to chill out and relax, while enjoying this unique landscape. Amococo will be open from February 20 – March 14, 11am – 7pm closed on Mondays. If visiting Amococo on the weekends, the Fringe will also be putting on some family entertainment in Rymill Park. So come along, bring a picnic and enjoy the Fringe in an exciting and special way.
The 2010 Adelaide Fringe Guide was launched this morning on The Advertiser rooftop. Despite soaring temperatures, we were even graced by a visit from our Astro mascot. Christie Anthoney and Sandy Verschoor took care of the proceedings, despite an interruption of Christie’s full Fringe Guide rundown from the Kurruru Dancers. Check out Fringe staff below or click them for more pics on flickr.
If you weren’t lucky enough to attend, you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to pick up a copy in Saturday’s The Advertiser.
Merry Christmas from the Adelaide Fringe! Click the postcard to receive some Christmas Fringe Cheer.
We wish you all a fantastic festive season, stay safe and keep your eyes and ears open as we launch the 2010 Adelaide Fringe Program on Saturday 9 January.
So everyone has that friend, who gets so excited about buying you a gift that they just can’t contain it any longer, and they simply tell you what they got you. At the Fringe, we are that friend. Which is why we thought it appropriate to share with you the awesome 2010 threads which go on sale from 9 January 2010 (along with tickets and the release of the free Fringe Guide). We can’t tell you much more (because the Fringe Gods will get cranky at us, spilling secrets and all). Only that they will be available online or from the Da Costa Arcade Venue*Tix outlet. Stoked.
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