Planking!

Although I've known of the craze known as Planking for ages now, its now starting to take off in the media world. I find it hilarious because the idea is so stupid and simple, and basically it looks funny. Theres plenty of examples of keen plankers around Australia posting photos of their planks, the most riskier the more cooler you are. Here some clips from YouTube about the craze. DTP anyone?

"ACTIVE LYING DOWN" - David "The Wolfman" Williams



David "The Wolfman" Williams is keen planker.


Gold Logie Winner Karl Stefanovic loves planking.


First death from planking. Not a way to go. Play it Safe guys.


Kerri-Anne enjoys a plank.


PLANKING AUSTRALIA ON FACEBOOK

Snowtown

SNOWTOWN is an upcoming Australian film about Australia's most notorious serial killer JOHN BUNTING, responsible for the killing of 11 people in South Australia, referred to as the Snowtown Murders.

The film centers around Jamie, a 16 year old living with his two younger brothers and mother in Northern Adelaide, he longs for an escape from the hopelessness and violence that surrounds him and his prayers are answered when John enters his life. John spends more and more time with Jamie's family, they begin to experience a stability and sense of family that they have never known.

Jamie is so fond of John he begins to pick up and take on some of his traits and beliefs and spends a lot of time with him and his select group of friends. Protection & guidance that John presents to Jamie is initially welcomed however as event occurs and people disappear, Jamie begins to suspect new things about John and his motivations.

When Jamie finally discovers the truth, his hopes for happiness are threatened by both his loyalty for, and fear of, his father figure John Bunting, Australia's most notorious serial killer.

The film is due for release May 19th 2011, the trailer and website is below.



http://www.snowtownthemovie.com

GYPSY AND THE CAT - JONA VARK TOUR

GYPSY AND THE CAT are touring the country for their "Jona Vark" Tour. Starting May 6th in Adelaide and finishing May 21st in Newcastle. Check the flyer above for the details and dates, I'll post links for buying tickets below.

Possibly my favourite off their debut "Gilgamesh". JONA VARK!!




For the Adelaide, Perth & Brisbane Show. Buy tickets here.

For the Melbourne show. Buy tickets here

For the Coolangatta show. Buy tickets here

For the Wollongong show. Buy Tickets here

For the Newcastle show. Buy tickets here

http://www.gypsyandthecat.com.au

Alex's Sweet Dream Team

Alex Williamson is an Aussie stand up comedian, who posts plenty of hilarious stuff on youtube. From sketches and segments involving safe sex, sexting, drugs, the continuing NRL & AFL sex scandals, and of course Ben Cousins. I'll post some of his videos below, certainly some funny segments. Here's a little more about Alex, courtesy of his official website:

"After watching Jurassic Park as a 5 year old, Alex Williamson knew exactly what he wanted to do in life – get involved in film…whether he was directing, writing, acting or just making coffee for Sam Neill between takes. He also wanted to start a Dinosaur amusement park, but luckily his father talked some sense into him with a length of hard bamboo.

Growing up in the small country town of Willunga in South Australia, Alex discovered there wasn’t much to do, which inspired him to get his first video camera at the age of 15. Alex then began to film various artistic pieces of cinema with his friends (throwing water-bombs at cars on the highway) and developed his technical skills through his high school media studies, and his social etiquette skills through 6 hour Seinfeld marathons.

Alex has been a stand up comedian in Adelaide for several years now, performing at venues such as The Rhino Room, Pj O’Brians, The Highway and the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds since he was 18. He was a state finalist in Triple J’s Raw Comedy in 2009, and also had the opportunity to participate in the the Sammy D Charity Gala in 2010, where he performed alongside Arj Barker, Tom Gleeson, Wil Anderson and Damian Callinan.

His involvement and obsession with sport, in particular Australian Rules Football, prompted him to utilize his media skills and acting ability to produce a short film about an obsessed AFL ‘Dream Team’ Coach (2009). The success of these videos resulted in Alex having a segment on Channel 7′s AFL Gameday (2009), which appeared on sunday mornings on television sets right around Australia.

Since then Alex has produced comedy videos alongside some of the AFL’s most talented players (Embley, Tippett, Motlop, Porplyzia). Along with his various online sketches, Alex has also been involved in two successful online web series, ‘Too Easy’ (Alex Williamson, David M. Green 2010) and ‘Lapse in Motivation’ (Alex Williamson, Jack Ellis 2010).

A move to Melbourne beckons, as Alex begins to understand there are limited opportunities in Adelaide (none)."

http://www.alexwilliamsoncomedy.com
http://www.youtube.com/shooterwilliamson
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alexs-Sweet-Dream-Team/201946010354

Cut Copy National Album Tour

Cut Copy are touring the country to promote their latest album "ZONOSCOPE", released in February. I have the album and find it delicious. Shows and dates are on the above poster, head here to buy tickets or here to buy the album.

http://www.cutcopy.net

Steve-O's Comedy Tour

Jackass star Steve-O, best known for stapling his testicles to his thighs, being shot up in the air in the portaloo full of shit, being one of the most famous drug & alcohol addicts, and to pull through and sober up and stick to it. The man has certainly lived an interesting life and now Steve-O is taking a stab at the world of comedy. He's been touring the States and now he's coming to Australia & New Zealand. Here are the dates below:

May 13, 2011
Town Hall
Auckland, New Zealand

May 16, 2011
Palais Theatre
Melbourne, Australia

May 17, 2011
Thebarton Theatre
Adelaide, Australia

May 19, 2011
Concert Hall
Perth, Australia

May 21, 2011
Enmore Theatre
Sydney, Australia

May 24, 2011
Tivoli Theatre
Brisbane, Australia

To purchase tickets for the Sydney & Brisbane show head here.

Here's Steve-O performing at the Laugh Factory about 4 years ago, so this is pre-sober Steve-O.









Here is a promo video for the upcoming tour





http://www.steveo.com