Pip Miller PR

21fc-dress-up-your-business-winners-announced-15-sept-08-pr1MEDIA INFORMATION Friday 19, September 2008

THE BUSINESS of SPREADING FESTIVAL LOVE

Lorraine Devine is over the moon this morning – and quite rightly so – for the second year running, her creativity and enthusiasm for Festival Cairns has ‘bagged’ first prize in Festival Cairns’ Dress Up Your Business campaign.

Lorraine and her husband John take home the $500 cash prize for their Aplin Street business, Devine Gelato.

“I am just so excited. I love Cairns and I love the festival,” said a delighted Lorraine on hearing the news.

“This year I went all out – over and above last year – with a music display, Japanese display, local produce display and a whole wall dedicated to my love of Cairns. We even introduced a special ice-cream called Festival Fusion – a combination of mango, pineapple, coconut and lemon. It has been so popular our customers have asked for it to be kept on the menu – but I think we will keep it for Festival Cairns,” she said.

Originally from Adelaide, Mr and Mrs Devine have lived in and loved Cairns for the past four years and have just celebrated two years for their ice-cream and gelato business.

And what will she do with her prize money? “I think I will have to give it to my husband to re-paint the walls I have decorated in Festival Cairns. But never fear, it’s a joy to be involved and next year we’re going for a hat trick.”

Lorraine Devine can be contacted during shop hours (midday to 10pm) on tel: 4041 4959.

2008 Winners of Dress Up Your Business as follows:

• 1st – place Devine Gelato – Cnr Abbott and Aplin Stret (next to Outback Jacks)
• 2nd – Shoetopia – Woodward St, Edge Hill
• 3rd – The Coffee Club – The Esplanade

Honorable Mentions for:

• All-Star Dry Cleaners – Anderson Street
• Mediapower – Shields Street
• The Capta Group

Background Information:
Following the success of last year’s Dress Up Your Business Campaign, Pacific Toyota once again gave local businesses the chance to dress up their premises and be in the running to win great prizes.

Festival Cairns Operations Manager, Narell Black said the response exceeded all expectation with the “Love Cairns, Love the Environment” theme being embraced by over 30 businesses and as such, is omnipresent throughout the city.

Judging is taking place today and the winners will be announced tomorrow.

To help businesses on their way, every organisation that registered received a starter pack containing five festival icons which include leaping fish, twirling rainbows, green palm fronds, butterflies and love hearts.

The kits were available to all participating businesses, free-of-charge following registration. And there are some great prizes up for grabs:

First Prize: $500 cash plus Birch Carroll and Coyle Movie Package, an advertising package in The Cairns Post and a feature on WIN Local News (weather)

Second Prize: Birch Carroll and Coyle Movie Package

Third Prize: Birch Carroll and Coyle Movie Package

All prize winners will also receive tickets to the Festival Cairns VIP Finale event on Saturday 20 September 2008.

Festival Cairns 2008 will run from Wednesday 27 August to Saturday 20 September, 2008.

For further information about Festival Cairns 2008, click on www.festivalcairns.com.au or contact management company, Events Cairns on tel: 07 4051 0222 / email: info@eventscairns.com

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For all publicity enquiries, contact:

Pip Miller
Pip Miller PR
Ph: (07) 4032 4400
Mob: 0419 681 543
Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au
Internet: www.festivalcairns.com.au

Festival Cairns Update – 12 Noon Friday 19 September 08

Winners of Dress Up Your Business announced – Devine Gelato wins second time running.
RACQ Parade of Lights will get underway from 6pm tomorrow night – 60 floats, 1500 participants.
Wanted Urgently – people to carry lanterns in parade….assemble from 5pm – contact Pip Miller 0419 681543
Festival Cairns broadcast live this morning on Guam Breakfast Radio Show
Festival Cairns broadcast on David & Kim Morning Show on Network TEN
Busk-off at Esplanade for Amateurs between 4pm and 6pm today….internationals from 12 noon at City Place and Esplanade
Social Opportunities
Today from 12 noon at Harbourlights Wine and Dine Lunch – 130 attending….on the boardwalk – showcasing food from Olano’s Ristorante e Bar, Dundees on the Waterfront and Cafe Lumiere.
Tomorrow from 6pm at VIP Finale Party – enclosure opposite Coast Roast from 6pm to 9pm.

Had Loads of fun yesterday in 6 degrees at Hilton Cairns – styling evening wear for Essence on Friday 17 October – my very great helper, Zoe at my side and thousands of dollars worth of Hardy Brothers Gems – divine – could have got on the next plane….PIP

e-news-7-19-sept-08E-News 7: Friday 19 September 08 Events & Media Opportunities

WEEK FOUR – FINALE WEEKEND of FESTIVAL CAIRNS 08

We’re arrived already – to the final weekend of Festival Cairns 2008 – and hasn’t it been great! Still some 10 or more events to go…..hope to see you at our VIP Finale Party – you have all been fabulous and I am so grateful for your support….call me should you require any info…best wishes, PIP

Please note, there are media opportunities included in week one e-news. They are written in RED. Other opportunities will no doubt arise during the week and will be issued / notified under separate cover.

Check out the website for more information www.festivalcairns.com.au – or my Festival Cairns blog – features all press releases/media kit and updates…www.pipmillerpr.com.au or call me on 0419 681543

For interviews with Operations Manager, Narell Black, call her on 0433 078830 or tel: 40307518 email: narell@eventscairns.com

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND?

Friday 19 September 2008:

• Media Call with Black St Boyz at Esplanade Pitch – Friday 19 September at 8.15am
Experience the incredible comic duo of Alfred and Seymour as the Black Street Boyz. These guys bring back team comedy. Dance, music, audience participation give each one of their shows a unique excellence that can never and is never duplicated. Imitated by numerous TV commercials and film caricatures, only the originals survive the test of time. www.blackstreetboyz.net: Melinda Norris, Operations Manager, Bright Black AV 0450 699 535, Corporate Communications Manager Gaylene Whenmouth Ph. 4080 4891 or 0418 502 891 or Pip Miller PR, Festival Cairns, Ph: 4032 4400 or 0419 681543

• Ergon Energy Busking Festival Continues at City Place Pitch from 12noon and Esplanade Pitch from 11am. Contact me for detailed program on 0419 681543.

• Harbourlights Wine & Dine Lunch from 12 noon today….entertainment, fashion parade – all the ingredients for what is destined to be a fabulous inaugural event. Contact Chris Northam, General Manager, Sebel Harbourlights tel: 4057 0801.

• Ergon Energy Busking Festival Amateur competition from 4pm to 6pm today at Esplanade Pitch – 12 fantastic acts…. Call Gaylene Whenmouth on 0418 502 891, Simone Roseler on Tel: 4044 3715 or Melinda Norris, Bright Black AV on Tel: 4057 5544

• Tanks Art Centre Headline Act – The Audreys tonight…doors open at 6.30pm with show starting at 7.30pm. Tickets $30 from Ticketlink tel: 4031 9 555. Food served by Flavours of India. For information on The Audreys, www.theaudreys.com.au

• Cairns Concert Orchestra – A night of Classical Music at Rondo Theatre from 7.30pm. Tickets $20. For information, Rowan Allison on 0409 590 001 or Sue Stitt 0407 639 141.

• Final Festival Friday at Ba8, Shangri-la from 5pm

Saturday 20 September 2008: FINALE DAY

• Reef Hotel Casino Masters Rugby Tournament presented by Cairns Old Crocs Rugby Union Club from 9am to 4pm at Barlow Park. Admission is free. For information tel: 4041 2529.

• Tropical Wave Festival presented by CARMA from 10.30am to 10.30pm in Forgarty Park – FREE – everyone welcome. For information, Olive Tau Davis: 0410 469 272.

This event is a one-day community multurcultural extravaganza spanning art and craft, food, music, dance, story-telling, workshops, markets – and much, much more.

• Rotary Duck Events from 1pm at Esplanade Lagoon. Proceeds to benefit Harald’s House.
1pm: Harcourts Crikey-Catch-a-Croc to win fantastic stunt bike from Pump n Pedals…
2pm: Myer Fashions on the Duck Field and Myer Fashion Parade – dress up in your best duck costume to win a $500 shopping spree from Myer.
3pm: Rotary Corporate Duck Race
4pm: Calanna Rotary Duck Race – 10,000 plastic ducks will race their little plastic hearts out for three fantastic prizes…$11,000 spar from The Pool Man, $7,000 NZ Holiday from Flight Centre and Skytrans Cairns Taipans Family Gold Pass.
4.30pm: Celebrity Duck Race. Contact Sally Dixon on tel: 4033 0254.

• World’s Greatest Grill presented by Leukaemia Foundation from 2.30pm to 9pm at Pelicans BBQ site on Cairns Esplanade. Sausages $2, Burgers $5 and Drinks $2. For further information, Bernie McKean on tel: 4041 1644.

• RACQ Insurance Parade of Lights from 6pm…inspired by this year’s Love Cairns, Love the Environment….still time to get involved….walkers needed to parade lanterns…contact Festival Cairns on tel: 4051 0222 for more information.

• Social Media Opp: VIP Finale Event from 6pm in VIP enclosure opposite Coast Roast. Media are invited to attend as guests, but must RSVP asap to me on 0419 681543….Rydges Tradwinds Catering will wow guests with their Triple R (Reef, Range, Rainforest) menu, drinks from Foster’s Group and Coca-Cola Amatil and theming by Stageworks Australia. For information, Pip Miller 0419 681543.

• Final event on the program – Cairns Ports Explosion of Lights from 8pm…fireworks over the Inlet – magnificent sight and apt way to end a 25 day program of 47 events.

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www.festivalcairns.com.au

MEDIA INFORMATION Tuesday 16 September 2008

AMATEUR COMPETITION CULMINATES IN BUSK-OFF & THREE DAY PROGRAM OF INTERNATIONAL BUSKERS – BRINGING IT TO THE STREETS OF CAIRNS

- Thursday 18 September – Saturday 20 September 2008 -

A busking beat will resound the streets of Cairns this week as Ergon Energy’s inaugural busking festival culminates in a three day program of five international acts. And while all that is happening, a busk-off between 12 amateur finalists (ranging in styles from gymnasts and drummers to vocalists and instrumentalists) will decide Cairns’ best busker.

Note: finalist program attached.

Media Call with Motley Two at Esplanade Pitch – Wednesday 17 September at 1.00pm

On Thursday 18 September at 12 noon, the first of five international busking acts, Mulletman and Ladderman, will ‘bring it’ to Cairns streets at City Place Pitch – they have been performing together in and around Australia, NZ and Asia since 1998. With a dynamic infectious energy combined with a chemistry and repertoire of tricks and feats of danger, these guys will leave you breathless with laughter. For further information contact: Melinda Norris, Operations Manager, Bright Black AV 0450 699 535, Corporate Communications Manager Gaylene Whenmouth Ph. 4080 4891 or 0418 502 891 or Pip Miller PR, Festival Cairns, Ph: 4032 4400 or 0419 681543

Media Call with Black St Boyz at Esplanade Pitch – Friday 19 September at 8am
Experience the incredible comic duo of Alfred and Seymour as the Black Street Boyz. These guys bring back team comedy. Dance, music, audience participation give each one of their shows a unique excellence that can never and is never duplicated. Imitated by numerous TV commercials and film caricatures, only the originals survive the test of time. www.blackstreetboyz.net: Melinda Norris, Operations Manager, Bright Black AV 0450 699 535, Corporate Communications Manager Gaylene Whenmouth Ph. 4080 4891 or 0418 502 891 or Pip Miller PR, Festival Cairns, Ph: 4032 4400 or 0419 681543

The schedule is as follows:

City Place Pitch

• Thursday 18 September, 2008

12PM MOTLEY 2
1PM BIKEBOY
2PM PATRICK McCULLAGH
7PM POGO DUDES
8PM BLACKSTREET BOYZ

• Friday, 19 September, 2008

12PM BLACKSTREET BOYZ,
1PM PATRICK McCULLAGH,
2PM MOTLEY 2

Esplanade Pitch

• Thursday, 18 September, 2008

1PM PATRICK McCULLAGH
2PM MOTLEY 2,
3PM POGO DUDES
4PM BIKEBOY,
5PM BLACKSTREET BOYZ
6PM MOTLEY 2
7PM POGO DUDES

• Friday, 19 September, 2008

1PM POGO DUDES,
2PM BIKEBOY
3PM PATRICK McCULLAGH
4PM to 6PM Open Competition Grand Final: 12 finalists ranging from comedy vocalists to magic, harmonica and didj
6PM MOTLEY 2,
7PM BLACKSTREET BOYZ
8PM BIKEBOY

• Saturday, 20 September, 2008

11AM PATRICK McCULLAGH
12 PM BLACKSTREET BOYZ
1PM POGO DUDES
2PM BIKEBOY
5 PM to 6 PM ALONG PARADE ROUTE on the Esplanade
POGO DUDES PATRICK McCULLAGH
MOTLEY 2 BIKEBOY, BLACKSTREET BOYZ

For further information: website www.festivalcairns.com.au or phone EventsCairns on 07 4051 0222 or email info@festivalcairns.com.au
Festival Cairns is an initiative of, and proudly presented by Cairns Regional Council along with the event’s naming rights sponsor for the past seven years, Pacific Toyota Cairns. Festival Cairns is also supported by many wonderful corporate citizens of Tropical North Queensland. It is managed by Cairns based event management company, EventsCairns.
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Pip Miller
Ph: (07) 4032 4400 Mob: 0419 681 543 Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

URGENT COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

- PICTURES IN THE PARK –
RAIN POSTPONES THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHT SCREENINGS
UNTIL SUNDAY PM

Birch Carroll and Coyle’s Pictures in the Park three night program of free family movie screenings in Fogarty Park has been re-programmed to avoid rain.

Tonight’s screening of Hairspray at 6pm will not proceed, nor will tomorrow night’s screening of Enchanted. These will be postponed until Sunday.

Saturday night’s The Flicks (exciting new works from young and emerging film makers will precede screening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from 6pm will proceed as per the program.

Hairspray will screen on Sunday 14 September from 6pm and Enchanted from 8pm in Fogarty Park.

For further details, contact Events Cairns on tel: 40307518.

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e-news-6-15-sept-081E-News 6: Monday 15 September 08 Events & Media Opportunities

WEEK FOUR – FINALE WEEK of FESTIVAL CAIRNS 08

Well, Cairns has turned all out over the last three weeks – living and loving Cairns and its Environment…AND…Festival. Great attendances to both free and ticketed events are testimony to its success…and thank heavens our gorgeous spring weather returned on Friday afternoon for a bumper Amateurs ball and race day on Saturday. Other highlights were a win for the Skytrans Taipans at their opening home game of the season against the Dragons…and yesterday, BDO Kendall’s Swing by the Lagoon was a fabulous success…families et al flocking to the esplanade for a wonderful afternoon of music…and didn’t the kids love the free balloon-art (sponsored by Festival Cairns) showcasing the amazing creativity of Cody and Dani. The weekend fun culminated in Superkids Circus at Tanks, Festival Cairns Cup (yacht race) and Pictures in the Park at Fogarty Park – screening Hairspray and Enchanted…that were postponed earlier on in the week.

This week, kicks off in style with some great events still on the program….don’t miss The Audrey’s on Friday night at Tanks, Harbourlights inaugural Wine and Dine Lunch, Ergon Energy’s Busking Festival – finals of amateur comp and three day program of five international acts – putting beat back in the streets.

And if you get time, check out JUTE’s latest production, 7 Deadly Australian Sins – I attended the opening night on Friday – absolutely fantastic production!! SEE IT, SEE IT!!!

Please note, there are media opportunities included in week one e-news. They are written in RED. Other opportunities will no doubt arise during the week and will be issued / notified under separate cover.

Check out the website for more information www.festivalcairns.com.au – or my Festival Cairns blog – features all press releases/media kit and updates…www.pipmillerpr.com.au or call me on 0419 681543

For interviews with Operations Manager, Narell Black, call her on 0433 078830 or tel: 40307518 email: narell@eventscairns.com

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

Monday 15 September 2008:

• Media Opportunity: Monday 15 September from 10am at Dundees Restaurant on the Waterfront for Harbourlights Inaugural Wine & Dine Lunch
Chris Northam, General Manager of Sebel Harbour Lights Cairns and Tina Wort, Manager & Director, Dundees on the Waterfront will talk about this food and wine spectacular – that will be held for the first time on Friday 19 September from noon. Showcases the three new restaurants on this dining strip – Olano’s Ristorante e Lounge Bar, Dundees on the Waterfront and Café Lumiere. Entertainment by Simon Harris and his band, Front Ear and fashion parade by Tuba Rose.

Imagery/
Vision: Executive chef of Olano’s Ristorante e Lounge Bar, Brad
Nascone, Executive chef of Dundees on the Waterfront,
James Wort and Proprietor of Café Lumiere, Chantal
Spaulding will showcase the three dishes that will grace
Friday’s lunch menu.

Publicist: Pip Miller PR 0419 681543

Tuesday 16 September 2008:

• Storytime at Smithfield Library from 10.30am….reading by Councillor, Val Schier, Mayor of Cairns Regional Council. Free event. Bookings on tel: 40577755.

Wednesday 17 September 2008:

• Media Call for Dress Up Your Business Winner’s Presentation – TBA – details Pip Miller PR 0419 681543

• Final Festival Cairns Storytime at Babinda Library from 10.30am ….reading by Taipans player. Free event. Bookings on tel: 4067 1112.

• Media Call with Motley Two at Esplanade Pitch – Wednesday 17 September at 1.00pm

On Thursday 18 September at 12 noon, the first of five international busking acts, Mulletman and Ladderman, will ‘bring it’ to Cairns streets at City Place Pitch – they have been performing together in and around Australia, NZ and Asia since 1998. With a dynamic infectious energy combined with a chemistry and repertoire of tricks and feats of danger, these guys will leave you breathless with laughter. For further information contact: Melinda Norris, Operations Manager, Bright Black AV 0450 699 535, Corporate Communications Manager Gaylene Whenmouth Ph. 4080 4891 or 0418 502 891 or Pip Miller PR, Festival Cairns, Ph: 4032 4400 or 0419 681543

• Couch Music Search at Blue Sky Brewery from 7.30pm – costs $10 to enter and funds to benefit COUCH….for information, tel: 4051 7290.

Thursday 18 September 2008:

• Ergon Energy Busking Festival Program of International Acts starts today from 12 noon at City Place Pitch with Motley 2 followed by Bikeboy at 1pm, Patrick McCullagh at 2pm, Pogo Dudes at 7pm and Blackstreet Boyz at 8pm….over at Esplanade Pitch you can catch Patrick McCullagh from 1pm, Motley 2 from 2pm, Pogo Dudes from 3pm, Bikeboy from 4pm, Blackstreet Boyz from 5pm, Motley 2 from 6pm and Pogo Dudes from 7pm.

Call Gaylene Whenmouth on 0418 502 891, Simone Roseler on Tel: 4044 3715
or Melinda Norris, Bright Black AV on Tel: 4057 5544.

• Paluai Sook Sook presented by Tanks Art Centre at Tanks Amphitheatre…cultural dance group from PNG…Tickets $10. For further information, Marcia Muir on tel: 4032 6607.

Friday 19 September 2008:

• Media Call with Black St Boyz at Esplanade Pitch – Friday 19 September at 8am
Experience the incredible comic duo of Alfred and Seymour as the Black Street Boyz. These guys bring back team comedy. Dance, music, audience participation give each one of their shows a unique excellence that can never and is never duplicated. Imitated by numerous TV commercials and film caricatures, only the originals survive the test of time. www.blackstreetboyz.net: Melinda Norris, Operations Manager, Bright Black AV 0450 699 535, Corporate Communications Manager Gaylene Whenmouth Ph. 4080 4891 or 0418 502 891 or Pip Miller PR, Festival Cairns, Ph: 4032 4400 or 0419 681543

• Ergon Energy Busking Festival Continues at City Place Pitch from 12noon and Esplanade Pitch from 11am. Contact me for detailed program on 0419 681543.

• Harbourlights Wine & Dine Lunch from 12 noon today….entertainment, fashion parade – all the ingredients for what is destined to be a fabulous inaugural event. Contact Chris Northam, General Manager, Sebel Harbourlights tel: 4057 0801.

• Ergon Energy Busking Festival Amateur competition from 4pm to 6pm today at Esplanade Pitch – 12 fantastic acts…. Call Gaylene Whenmouth on 0418 502 891, Simone Roseler on Tel: 4044 3715 or Melinda Norris, Bright Black AV on Tel: 4057 5544

• Tanks Art Centre Headline Act – The Audreys tonight…doors open at 6.30pm with show starting at 7.30pm. Tickets $30 from Ticketlink tel: 4031 9 555. Food served by Flavours of India. For information on The Audreys, www.theaudreys.com.au

• Cairns Concert Orchestra – A night of Classical Music at Rondo Theatre from 7.30pm. Tickets $20. For information, Rowan Allison on 0409 590 001 or Sue Stitt 0407 639 141.

• Final Festival Friday at Ba8, Shangri-la from 5pm

Saturday 20 September 2008: FINALE DAY

• Reef Hotel Casino Masters Rugby Tournament presented by Cairns Old Crocs Rugby Union Club from 9am to 4pm at Barlow Park. Admission is free. For information tel: 4041 2529.

• Tropical Wave Festival presented by CARMA from 10.30am to 10.30pm in Forgarty Park – FREE – everyone welcome. For information, Olive Tau Davis: 0410 469 272.

This event is a one-day community multurcultural extravaganza spanning art and craft, food, music, dance, story-telling, workshops, markets – and much, much more.

• Rotary Duck Events from 1pm at Esplanade Lagoon. Proceeds to benefit Harald’s House.
1pm: Harcourts Crikey-Catch-a-Croc to win fantastic stunt bike from Pump n Pedals…
2pm: Myer Fashions on the Duck Field and Myer Fashion Parade – dress up in your best duck costume to win a $500 shopping spree from Myer.
3pm: Rotary Corporate Duck Race
4pm: Calanna Rotary Duck Race – 10,000 plastic ducks will race their little plastic hearts out for three fantastic prizes…$11,000 spar from The Pool Man, $7,000 NZ Holiday from Flight Centre and Skytrans Cairns Taipans Family Gold Pass.
4.30pm: Celebrity Duck Race. Contact Sally Dixon on tel: 4033 0254.

• World’s Greatest Grill presented by Leukaemia Foundation from 2.30pm to 9pm at Pelicans BBQ site on Cairns Esplanade. Sausages $2, Burgers $5 and Drinks $2. For further information, Bernie McKean on tel: 4041 1644.

• RACQ Insurance Parade of Lights from 6pm…inspired by this year’s Love Cairns, Love the Environment….still time to get involved….walkers needed to parade lanterns…contact Festival Cairns on tel: 4051 0222 for more information.

• Social Media Opp: VIP Finale Event from 6pm in VIP enclosure opposite Coast Roast. Media are invited to attend as guests, but must RSVP asap to me on 0419 681543….Rydges Tradwinds Catering will wow guests with their Triple R (Reef, Range, Rainforest) menu, drinks from Foster’s Group and Coca-Cola Amatil and theming by Stageworks Australia. For information, Pip Miller 0419 681543.

• Final event on the program – Cairns Ports Explosion of Lights from 8pm…fireworks over the Inlet – magnificent sight and apt way to end a 25 day program of 47 events.

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Publicity
Pip Miller PR
Tel: 61 7 4032 4400
Mob:0419681543
Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA NOTIFICATION

MEDIA LAUNCH, HARBOURLIGHTS WINE & DINE LUNCH

Date: Monday, 15 September 08
Time: 10am
Place: Harbourlights dining parade
What: Media launch of inaugural Harbourlights Wine and
Dine Lunch that will occur on Friday 19 September 08 from
Noon

Spokesmen: Chris Northam, General Manager of Sebel Harbour Lights Cairns
Tina Wort, Manager & Director, Dundees on the Waterfront

Imagery/
Vision: Executive chef of Olano’s Ristorante e Lounge Bar, Brad
Nascone, Executive chef of Dundees on the Waterfront,
James Wort and Proprietor of Café Lumiere, Chantal
Spaulding will showcase the three dishes that will grace
Friday’s lunch menu.

Publicist: Pip Miller PR 0419 681543

Backgrounder:
This year on Friday 19 September, Sebel Harbourlights will host an inaugural event showcasing the city’s newest and most exciting restaurant strip on the waterfront overlooking Trinity Inlet.

Harbourlights Wine and Dine Lunch is a newcomer to the official program of Festival Cairns 2008 and one that is destined to set the pace when it comes to lunch time wining and dining. Incorporating a three course lunch by Olanos, Dundees on the Waterfront and Café Lumiere restaurants, guests can expect to feast on the region’s bounty of tropical foods with wines to match by Red + White and The Wine Company.

Speaking on behalf of fellow restaurateurs, the manager of Dundees on the Waterfront, Tina Wort said this event would be one to remember.

“Not only is it an opportunity to relax with friends in a beautiful location, it is the chance to celebrate tropical dining, there will be a fashion parade by Tuba Rose and live entertainment by local musician, Simon Harris and his band, Front Ear.

“The boardwalk in front of our restaurants will be set in a festive line of tables – each with a small gap in between. This allows people to book an entire table to themselves. After a welcome glass of champagne, guests will be invited to sit by our emcee, Laura Pike, before commencing the lunch time menu of an entrée by Olanos, main dish by Dundees on the Waterfront and delicious dessert platter by Café Lumiere,” she said.

Ms Wort added in the week leading up to the event next week, over 100 diners had booked their seat at this event.

Lucky Door Prizes and the chance to win a sleepover dining package at Sebel Harbourlights will be up for grabs to win throughout the afternoon.

Bookings are now being taken. To secure a place – or indeed, an entire table of 10, at this indulgent afternoon of fine fare, contact Tina Wort at Dundees on the Watefront on email: manager@dundees.com.au or tel: 4051 0399.

Tickets are $80 per person or $800 for a table of 10. Tickets include live entertainment, fashion parade, champagne on arrival, entrée, main and dessert as well as a glass of wine matched to each course.

Festival Cairns 2008 will run from Wednesday 27 August to Saturday 20 September, 2008.

For further information about Festival Cairns 2008, click on www.festivalcairns.com.au or contact management company, Events Cairns on tel: 07 4051 0222 / email: info@eventscairns.com

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For all publicity enquiries, contact:

Pip Miller
Pip Miller PR
Ph: (07) 4032 4400
Mob: 0419 681 543
Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au
Internet: www.festivalcairns.com.au

MEDIA NOTIFICATION

MEDIA LAUNCH, HARBOURLIGHTS WINE & DINE LUNCH

Date: Monday, 15 September 08
Time: 10am
Place: Harbourlights dining parade
What: Media launch of inaugural Harbourlights Wine and
Dine Lunch that will occur on Friday 19 September 08 from
Noon

Spokesmen: Chris Northam, General Manager of Sebel Harbour Lights Cairns
Tina Wort, Manager & Director, Dundees on the Waterfront

Imagery/
Vision: Executive chef of Olano’s Ristorante e Lounge Bar, Brad
Nascone, Executive chef of Dundees on the Waterfront,
James Wort and Proprietor of Café Lumiere, Chantal
Spaulding will showcase the three dishes that will grace
Friday’s lunch menu.

Publicist: Pip Miller PR 0419 681543

Backgrounder:
This year on Friday 19 September, Sebel Harbourlights will host an inaugural event showcasing the city’s newest and most exciting restaurant strip on the waterfront overlooking Trinity Inlet.

Harbourlights Wine and Dine Lunch is a newcomer to the official program of Festival Cairns 2008 and one that is destined to set the pace when it comes to lunch time wining and dining. Incorporating a three course lunch by Olanos, Dundees on the Waterfront and Café Lumiere restaurants, guests can expect to feast on the region’s bounty of tropical foods with wines to match by Red + White and The Wine Company.

Speaking on behalf of fellow restaurateurs, the manager of Dundees on the Waterfront, Tina Wort said this event would be one to remember.

“Not only is it an opportunity to relax with friends in a beautiful location, it is the chance to celebrate tropical dining, there will be a fashion parade by Tuba Rose and live entertainment by local musician, Simon Harris and his band, Front Ear.

“The boardwalk in front of our restaurants will be set in a festive line of tables – each with a small gap in between. This allows people to book an entire table to themselves. After a welcome glass of champagne, guests will be invited to sit by our emcee, Laura Pike, before commencing the lunch time menu of an entrée by Olanos, main dish by Dundees on the Waterfront and delicious dessert platter by Café Lumiere,” she said.

Ms Wort added in the week leading up to the event next week, over 100 diners had booked their seat at this event.

Lucky Door Prizes and the chance to win a sleepover dining package at Sebel Harbourlights will be up for grabs to win throughout the afternoon.

Bookings are now being taken. To secure a place – or indeed, an entire table of 10, at this indulgent afternoon of fine fare, contact Tina Wort at Dundees on the Watefront on email: manager@dundees.com.au or tel: 4051 0399.

Tickets are $80 per person or $800 for a table of 10. Tickets include live entertainment, fashion parade, champagne on arrival, entrée, main and dessert as well as a glass of wine matched to each course.

Festival Cairns 2008 will run from Wednesday 27 August to Saturday 20 September, 2008.

For further information about Festival Cairns 2008, click on www.festivalcairns.com.au or contact management company, Events Cairns on tel: 07 4051 0222 / email: info@eventscairns.com

Ends

For all publicity enquiries, contact:

Pip Miller
Pip Miller PR
Ph: (07) 4032 4400
Mob: 0419 681 543
Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au
Internet: www.festivalcairns.com.au

e-news-5-8-sept-08E-News 5: Monday 8 September 08 Events & Media Opportunities

WEEK THREE – FESTIVAL CAIRNS

Another bumper weekend – while rainy, didn’t dampen attendance at Carnival on Collins yesterday with some 20,000 in attendance. Reggaetown Festival and Food, Wine and All That Jazz were absolute crackers, as was Sneaky Beats, United – Youth Concert, Stomp the Nard and all the other wonderful events on the calendar.

Pictures: Some shots from my phone at yesterday’s Carnival on Collins – Sarah Flenley
of Jute puts on her market hat to ‘man’ her stall, Eliza goes Retro, The kids check out the map and try on funny hats

• In Her Own Words – Majella Smith, Food Wine & All That Jazz,
“Event was very successful with around 400 people more than last year attending – gate numbers just over 1600. We have had lots of positive feedback which always makes you feel good. The kid’s space was a great success with Gherkin the Clown & his face painter friend who gave all the little ones ‘Love Cairns’ love hearts. We had lots of giveaways in that area also – tattoos, glow sticks etc. Paris Texas played some great, easy listening Jazz for the first couple of hours. The Allure girls with their high impact dance were well received. Felix Chen was amazing with his fire dance – loudly applauded – he is so fit & so professional. Hip2Soul got the crowd moving with some great dance music to finish off the night. Steve & Tammy from 4CA did the MC role & they were terrific. The food was well received with interesting & tasty dishes. Annette Jarrett from Leukaumia did well with her ice bucket hire & water sales. The Movenpick Ice Cream cart was fabulous with some very interesting flavours. We had the ATODS alcohol testing people at the gate as people left offering breath tests – I think they may have helped a few people change their minds about driving home. All in all a great event!!

Thanks for your assistance & interest. Look forward to working with you again in the future.” Assistant Event Coordinator at Events NQ, Majella Smith

RACQ Insurance Parade of Lights – Entries Wanted NOW!!!!

Last minute call for entries in this year’s Parade of Lights – be it walkers, floats, cyclists, tap dancers – you name it – the more the merrier – contact Events Cairns on tel: 4051 0222 NOW to register…or visit Website www.festivalcairns.com.au

Check out the website for more information www.festivalcairns.com.au – or my Festival Cairns blog – features all press releases/media kit and updates…www.pipmillerpr.com.au or call me on 0419 681543

For interviews with Operations Manager, Narell Black, call her on 0433 078830 or tel: 40307518 email: narell@eventscairns.com

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? Well, apart from stating the bleedin’ obvious of Cairns Amateurs, there is heaps – poetry slamming, busking, storytime by local celeb, Diane Cilento, Kooky Cabaret burlesque at Tanks, 7 Deadlies at JUTE – read on and find out. Media calls highlighted in red.

Monday 8 September 2008:

• Possum Magic – the Musical – SOLD OUT. Final shows at 11.30am and 1.30pm today at Cairns Civic Theatre.

Tuesday 9 September 2008:

• Australian Poetry Slam 08 at Tank 5, Tanks Art Centre. Youth Workshops 10am to 12 Noon. Adult Workshops 6pm to 8pm
For the second year running, Tanks will host Australian Poetry Slam in association with the State Library of Queensland. If you didn’t know – slams are an electric spoken word showcase open to anyone with something to say. Workshops today to get ready for Slam performance hosted by QLD slammaster, Ghostboy tomorrow night from 7.30pm. FREE workshops. Contact Pip Miller 0419681543 for media opps with Ghostboy.

Wednesday 10 September 2008:

• Storytime in the Library presented by Cairns Libraries at Cairns City Library 10.30am.
Reading of the award-winning children’s book, ‘The Rainbow Fish’ by Marcus Pfister by mystery Taipans basketballer. For bookings contact Cairns City Library on 4044 3720 or details contact Kristie Jones at Cairns Libraries on 4044 3791.

• Drum Up Big Workshop from 7pm to 8pm at Yorkeys Knob Community Centre workshop .
The first of two workshops (second is Wed 17 September) with Tara Tucker who will teach drumming workshops for participation in RACQ Insurance Parade of Lights on Saturday 20 September. For information, email: drumupbig@hotmail.com
• Australian Poetry Slam 08 at Tank 5, Tanks Art Centre. Slam Performance hosted by Queensland slammaster and renowned performance poet, Ghostboy from 7.30pm.
Two minutes, a microphone and a live audience as judge – performers can speak, sing, scream, rap, howl or whisper their words with the top two slammers being flown to Brisbane for the state final and vying for $10GRAND up for grabs. FREE event with Food served from Flavours of India.

• Consentino’s Threshold presented by Cairns Regional Council at Cairns Civic Theatre 8pm
Experience the art of illusion, dance and escapes with Cosentino at Cairns Civic Theatre. For information, contact Ticketlink on tel: 4031 9555.

• Ensembles, Arias & Pipe Organ presented by Cairns Classical Music Group at Cairns Presbyterian Church (opp. Cairns Civic Theatre) at 8pm
This event will feature ensembles of talented musicians in instrumental groups and choirs, gifted aria signers and pipe organ for an enchanting, one-night-only concert. For information, Margery Duffy OAM on tel: 4053 2630.

Thursday 11 September 2008:

• Cairns Amateurs 50th Celebration Fashion Parade Brunch from 9.30am Cairns
Convention Centre
675 behatted ladies will line up at 9.30am for a champagne sipping
Extravaganza – officially gets underway from 10am.

• Diane Cilento takes Storytime in Mossman Library presented by Cairns Libraries at 10.30am.
Reading of the award-winning children’s book, ‘The Rainbow Fish’ by Marcus Pfister by Diane Cilento. For bookings contact Mossman Library on 4099 9496 or details contact Kristie Jones at Cairns Libraries on tel: 4044 3791.

• Second batch Ergon Energy Busking Festival Heats today and tomorrow at City Place Pitch from 12 noon to 2.35pm.
Catch a circus act, Chris Wighton and Mike Gilligan – the singing guitarists, Simon 7 didj player and comic, Ronald Ressegieu. For information, contact Melinda Norris, Bright Black AV on mob: 0400 798 425 or Claudette Bartos at Inner City Facilities, Cairns Esplanade on tel: 4044 3715

• Birch Carroll and Coyle’s three night Pictures in the Park starts today with screening of HAIRSPRAY…from 6pm. FREE, Family event in Fogarty Park. September 11 – Hairspray, September 12 – Enchanted, September 13 – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Contact Festival Cairns on tel: 4051 0222.

• Big Band Spectacular presented by Cairnsbands at Cairns Civic Theatre from 7.30pm. For ticket information, contact Ticketlink on tel: 4031 9555

Friday 12 September 2008:

• Final Family Fun event at the Pier featuring La Goons today at The Pier from 10am to 1pm

• Ladies Day: Cairns Amateurs 50th Racing Carnival two day horse-racing program starts today at Cannon Park Racecourse. Gates open at 10am. For information, contact Cairns Amateurs on tel: 4041 4911.

• Second batch Ergon Energy Busking Festival Heats today and tomorrow at City Place Pitch from 12 noon to 2.35pm.
Another eight acts line up today…For information, contact Melinda Norris, Bright Black AV on mob: 0400 798 425 or Claudette Bartos at Inner City Facilities, Cairns Esplanade on tel: 4044 3715

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• Festival Friday at Ba8, Shangri-la from 5pm

• Birch Carroll and Coyle’s Pictures in the Park continues with Screening of ENCHANTED from 6pm. FREE, Family event in Fogarty Park. For information, contact Festival Cairns on tel: 4051 0222

• 7 Deadly Australian Sins at JUTE Theatre opens Tonight from 6.30pm for dinner and show from 8pm. Season extends until Saturday 27 September 08. For information, contact Northern Circus Alliance on tel: 4032 2428 or tickets, contact Ticketlink on tel: 4031 9555

• Kooky Cabaret presented by The Tanks Art Centre at Tank 3 from 6.30pm

Saturday 13 September 2008:

• Cairns Amateurs 50th Racing Carnival – second of two day horse-racing program starts today at Cannon Park Racecourse. Gates open at 10am. For information, contact Cairns Amateurs on tel: 4041 4911

• 2008 Red Centre to Gold Coast Trial featuring around 100 competitors in pre-1986 rally cars will be making a pit-stop at Cairns Showgrounds – half way point of 7000 km 2008 Red Centre to Gold Coast Trial from 12.30pm to 3pm.

• Birch Carroll and Coyle’s Pictures in the Park final night with screening CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in three day program from 6pm. FREE, Family event in Fogarty Park.

• Love Cairns, Love the Taipans Opening Home Game of 2008/09 NBL Season Tips off tonight from 7.30pm at Cairns Convention Centre. For tickets, contact Taipans Shop on tel: 4054 4511

Sunday 14 September 2008:

• Walk for Women presented by Mercy Ministries on the Esplanade from 8am
Everyone welcome (at $10 per person) to raise awareness of life-threatening
Issues affecting local women….for information, contact Gail Rogers on tel: 0412
906 241.

• Festival Cairns Cup from 12 noon Cairns Yacht Club
Now in its seventh year, the Cairns Yacht Club will once again hosts its annual event featuring more than 50 yachts of varying sizes and colours who will race it out in Trinity Inlet. For information, contact Warner Ferguson on tel: 0408 187 497

• BDO Kendalls Swing by the Lagoon from 3pm to 5.30pm
Featuring The Military Band of the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), the Cairns Youth Stage Band and the Hotshots Big Band. FREE, family event at the
Lagoon. Contact Festival Cairns on tel: 4051 0222.

The Super Kids Circus Show presented by The Tanks Art Centre & Northern Circus Alliance from 3-5.30pm Tank 3, The Tanks Art Centre.
This is the third annual Super Kids Circus featuring eight local youth and children’s circus groups and artists-in-residence, Brisbane troupe, Swing Set Circus. Tickets available from Ticketlink on tel: 4031 9555. Contact Lisa Capon at Tanks on tel: 4032 6604 for more information.

Please note, there are media opportunities included in week one e-news. They are written in RED. Other opportunities will no doubt arise during the week and will be issued / notified under separate cover.

After the races, don’t forget the third of four Festival Friday’s at Ba8, Shangri-la….

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