Charlyn Cameron

THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT IS LOOKING AT CLOSING ALL LICENSED VENUES AT EITHER 2AM OR 3AM.

QueenslandLockedOut.com is a citizen’s lobby group formed by the public in protest against the new proposal of the lockout/ shutdown policy. We are the patrons reclaiming our nightlife.

We believe the lockout is over legislation and a short-term political fix to the problem of alcohol violence. It is the result of a failure to adequately plan for growth in population and demands for inner-city public spaces.

What we are doing?

We are calling on public and media scrutiny of the proposed policy demanding a viable, reasoned and long-term solution to the issues of violence.

We are pressuring the government into backing down over the curfew. We are reclaiming our nightlife and saying “shutdown the lockdown”.

Get Involved.

- information taken from, http://queenslandlockedout.com

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Everyone get involved, sign the petition here. Visit the website for more information, Queensland Locked Out.

Scul Hazzards (one of my fave Brisbane bands) are back in Brisbane after spending two years in Europe, their first gig back was on Friday night at the Step Inn.

Gallery here.

Me really, really, tired.

My mother after 2am in the morning.

GTM 2010 Set to Charge Through Five States and Territories this May with One Bullistic Line Up!

Like a bull at a gate GTM is ready to charge into both familiar territory and territory never ventured before, rumble with an incredible array of Australian and International artists and put on five spectacular shows like no other music event in Australia.

A one day explosion of carnival and cavorting under the sun, clouds and moon, in front of a magnificent outdoor double stage, and in one of the biggest dance tents around, GTM is Australia’s only touring music event to feature regional cities in the tour diary.

“2010 is a really exciting year as we welcome two new cities to the GTM family. The line up is incredible – iconic Australian acts, fantastic internationals, ARIA winners and nominees galore, the Moolin Rouge dance tent that thumps all day, plus a selection of artists who we think will be headliners of the future.
What more could you ask for? The GTM vibe is something special – must be the country air,” said Stephen Halpin (GTM Promoter, Cattleyard Promotions)

In the oldest sites GTM is a part of the furniture and we are told our guest can’t imagine the place without it. Wherever GTM visits the crowd is part of the show, proudly welcoming all tribes to come together, all the revellers and punters have an infectious groove going, and the fever catches. The GTM crowd is big enough to go bang, but not so big that there is no room for interpretative dance moves. As the sun goes down on life as usual the memories of GTM will not be forgotten in a hurry.

In 2010, GTM proudly presents a sonic smorgasbord for your delight in Bendigo (VIC) 1 May, Townsville (QLD) 2 May, Maitland (NSW) 8 May, Canberra (ACT) 9 May and Bunbury (WA) 15 May, featuring….

• Silverchair
• Vampire Weekend (USA)
• Empire of the Sun
• Grinspoon
• Tegan and Sara (Canada)
• Spoon (USA)
• British India
• Lisa Mitchell
• Miami Horror
• Kisschasy
• Bag Riders
• Kid Koala presents The Slew Live (Canada)
• Muph and Plutonic
• Funkoars
• Illy
• Ajax
• Jonathan Boulet
• Yacht Club DJs
• KillaQueenz
• The Only
• Tripl J Unearthed + more to be announced

This year’s line up was great, I had fun and really enjoyed the music. For full photos of the event head over to the Brisbane photos section on the Fasterlouder website for some goodness. While there you can check out my Florence and the Machine photos, I cannot post them on here due to signing a contract.

Words to describe The Dirty Three, loud, really loud and really f**ken loud!! It was an ear explosion listening to them.

The Dirty Three gallery.