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Mar 2010

>>>>>Submerge @ Hrvatski

The ongoing Submerge series returns with a diverse line-up, a new play space, and an eclectic program of short experimental media and performance works.

Seven artists will present a diverse program of short contemporary and experimental performances, through sound, media, video, performance and installation: Nigel Perera, Dandies on the Roof, Font featuring Tweak Bakini, Canippliss Central, Zane Saunders, Sophia Carroll, and File_Error.

Submerge will take place on Saturday 3rd April, at the Old Hrvatski Klub Artspace, 240 Scott Bungalow (via McCoombe St). Doors open at 6.00pm and show begins at 8.00pm. Cost is $7/5 at the door.

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>>>>>Que Viva Mexico feat Mike Cooper (UK)

Mike 'post-everything' Cooper (UK) returns to Cairns.

2010 is the 200th anniversary of Mexican Independence, and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, and to celebrate, Mike will be presenting Que Viva Mexico by the Russian director Sergei Eisenstein.

Having failed to realize several projects in Hollywood, Russian film pioneer Sergei Eisenstein trekked to Mexico with producer Grigory Alexandrov and cameraman Eduard Tisse, and the famous writer Upton Sinclair as beneficiary.

Que Viva Mexico will take place on Saturday 24th April, at the Old Hrvatski Klub Artspace, 240 Scott Bungalow (via McCoombe St). Doors open at 6.00pm and show begins at 8.00pm. Cost is $12/10. Buy Tickets Online

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Feb 10

>>>>>NMZS10 & The Old Hrvatski Klub opening

Two of Cairns’ most curious artists will launch their new art-space next month, with a series of new works, and some surprise curiosities.

Nicholas Mills and Zane Saunders have long and diverse careers across the arts in Far North Queensland, and in 2010 they promise an interesting program of activities at the Old Hrvatski Klub Artspace (old Croation Club).

The former club-house has been adapted into artist studio’s and media space, and allows the 2 practitioners the opportunity to centralise their production outputs, from incubation to presentation.

NMZW10 will launch at the Old Hrvatski Klub, 240 Scott St, on Saturday the 6th of March, from 6.00pm. It is donation entry and there is a licensed bar.

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Jan 10

>>>>>On Edge returns in 2010

On Edge returns in 2010 with a dynamic 2-week program. Now in its 6th year, the annual program of contemporary arts traverses the various disciplines of performance, sound, screen, new media and installation.

OE10 highlights include the National sound art festival Liquid Architecture (www.liquidarchitecture.org.au), the ReelDance International Dance on Screen Festival, and Melbourne guests Aphid, who undertake cross-artform projects usually involving contemporary music, international cross-cultural exchanges and collaborations. (www.aphids.net).

On Edge takes place between Fri 2nd and Sat 17th July 2010. www.onedgeart.com

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Dec 09

>>>>>File_Error gets activated

After a serious accident in August 09, 5 weeks in hospital, and some 9 weeks pushing wheelchairs and crutches around, Nicholas is encouraged by his recent RADF Grant Approval for the project 'Intonation'. This 2 month project will allow Nicholas to develop a new dynamic interactive work, featuring 5.1 surround sound and triggered video and lighting.

Thanks to the Cairns Regional Council and Arts Qld RADF program. It is anticipated that a 'work in progress' showing will take place in March 2010, and the final work will be presented as part of On Edge 2010 in July.

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