Entertainment

Indigenous art celebrated as part of NAFA COVID Safe

Delve into the art, music, and culture of Townsville’s Indigenous community when Townsville City Council presents A Celebration of Dance this Saturday.

Produced in collaboration with Big Eye Theatre, A Celebration of Dance is a one-night-only performance as part of NAFA COVID Safe.

Community and Cultural Development Committee chairperson Ann-Maree Greaney said the performance was well worth seeing.

“A Celebration of Dance is a real showcase of our region’s incredible first nations culture,” Cr Greaney said. “We’re lucky here in Townsville to have incredible groups like Big Eye Theatre who are able to deliver cultural performances that embrace, promote and educate the wider community with first nations dance and music. This performance is free to attend, but capacity is limited and bookings are essential for COVID contact tracing, which helps keep our community safe.”

A Celebration of Dance runs from 6 pm to 8.30 pm at Dancenorth on the corner of Stanley and Walker streets this Saturday, 31 October.

To book your free tickets, head to acelebrationofdance.eventbrite.com.au.

Last call to showcase Townsville’s hidden gems

There is just one week left for locals to submit a video of their favourite Townsville destination to go in the running to win a $500 staycation or a $100 gift card to spend at a local business.

Residents are being encouraged to make the most of the beautiful winter days (and nights) and take videos of their favourite spots across the region.

Community and Cultural Development Committee Chair Cr Ann-Maree Greaney encouraged residents to be creative and get involved.

“So far, Council has had over 80 submissions to the competition, and they showcase some unique and diverse parts of our region,” Cr Greaney said.

“The competition closes on 31 July so there is still some time for anyone wanting to participate to take a video of whatever part of the region you decide to visit before the closing date.

“I’d love to see more people showcasing how gorgeous this part of the world is in winter so that we can share that with the rest of Australia.

“We have a very passionate and creative community so I’m sure we will see some more fantastic entries before then.”

Entries will be used to create a Townsville Tourism show reel to market the unique facets of the Townsville region and attract tourist and holidaymakers into the city as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

For more information and to enter the competition, visit: www.townsville.qld.gov.au/shines

 

Media Conference Goes Online

By Daniel Humphreys

Media Conference, CONNECT 20 starts 1-5 June and instead of the usual Gold Coast-based conference, COVID has forced organisers to move it online. Interested participants can watch live online or on-demand for 60 days by registering online through the website for Christian Media and Arts Australia (CMAA) – summit.mediaarts.org.

CMAA CEO, Nathan Brown, said the conference has many speakers. “We have lined up so everybody from the sister of Lenny Kravitz to Darren Mulligan even Michael W. Smith. There’s just a wealth of people and a quality of people that God’s actually provided.”

Nathan went on to say, “The takeaway during this conference is how we will think, create, speak in new ways, have a rebirth in our lives, in our ministry and in the way that we engage with culture.”

Philip Rentsch, Station Manager at 99.9 Live FM said a number of people at the station would be involved in the conference., “We are part of the CMAA double framework because it strengthens Christian radio and ultimately changes lives in Australia and New Zealand.” 

This event has been around for nearly 40 years, but this is the first time it will be held online and open to such a wide audience. 

 

 

Dreaming Big with Bob Goff

Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling Love Does and Everybody, Always as well as the bestselling Love Does for Kids. He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organisation operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Iraq, and Somalia.

Phil Rachel from Breakfast spoke with Bob about unlocking those amazing dreams hidden inside!

Dreaming Big with Bob Goff

How to Unlock Those Big Dreams

Make sure to attend the FREE summit session Live FM is offering to hear Bob Goff speak more on dreaming big.

Register for Dreaming Big Free Session with Bob Goff

Connect20 Online Media & Arts

Think, create, and speak well in this cultural moment. Connect20 Online Media & Arts Summit provides over 30 interactive talks, interviews and concert events inviting the curious Christian to respond well to this brave new world through media, communications and the arts.The summit includes speakers like Nona Jones and Bob Goff as well as concerts and talks by artists like For King & Country and Jordan Feliz. You will even get the chance to attend some free events.

Register now for a single session or the entire summit

As part of the 99.9 Live FM’s family you get to receive FREE access to two concerts, right from the comfort of your own home. 

Free Summit Event| How to Detox Your Brain in 5 Steps| Dr. Caroline Leaf

Free Session: Monday 1 June 2020, 3:00 pm

Author, International Speaker, Communication Pathologist and Cognitive Neuroscientist- Dr. Caroline Leaf has spent 30 years developing a mind-based technique, which she will talk about in this session as well as teaching on how to overcome past experiences that are holding you back and will help you overcome toxic thinking patters that are keeping you from living up to your full potential by learning to harness the power of our minds to change the structure of our brains.

Register now to for a free online session with Dr. Caroline Leaf

 

Free Summit Event| Special Concert Event| We Are Messengers 

Free Session: Tuesday 2 June 2020, 6:00 pm

Darren and the band bring a special intimate concert event with intimate acoustic sessions and never a never before seen concert recorded in front of a live audience just before lock down. Feel the energy and passion of this Irish American band up close and personal

Register now for a free special event concert with We Are Messengers

 

Free Summit Event| A Message of Hope| Will Graham and Crowder 

Free Session: Wednesday 3 June 2020, 11:00 am

In this live-streamed free event direct from Ashville, North Carolina – Will Graham will be joined by Crowder to share a message of hope for all the world.

Register now for a free session with Will Graham and Crowder

 

Free Summit Event| We Rise As One The Arthouse Session| Jordan Feliz, Elle Limebear and more!  

Free Session: Thursday 4 June 2020, 6:00 pm

Join homegrown host and singer/songwriter Nathan Tasker live from the Arthouse in Nashville for an evening of unplugged sessions and conversations with Michael W Smith, Elle Limebear, Matthew West & Jordan Feliz. In support of Compassion’s We Rise as One Campaign.

Register now for a free Arthouse Session 

 

Free Summit Event| It’s Time to Dream Big| Bob Goff 

Free Session: Friday 5 June 2020, 12:00 pm

Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling Love Does and Everybody, Always as well as the bestselling Love Does for Kids. He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organisation operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Iraq, and Somalia. He’s a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Bob’s greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and, most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria Goff, and spend time with their amazing kids.

Register now for a free online session with Bob Goff

 

Free Summit Event| We Rise As One Concert Event| for King & Country 

Free Session: Friday 5 June 2020, 6:00 pm

Join for King & Country for a special live concert, right from their home in Nashville.

Register now for a free online concert with for King & Country