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  • Ian strengthens to hurricane again after pummeling Florida, now headed for Carolinas, Georgia

    Ian strengthens to hurricane again after pummeling Florida, now headed for Carolinas, Georgia

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    Gov. Ron DeSantis says Hurricane Ian is 500-year event, Lee and Charlotte counties are off the grid

    Speaking in a Thursday morning media briefing, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that first responders had descended on southwest Florida following Hurricane Ian.

    Operations are ongoing, with 28 large helicopters between the National Guard and Coast Guard performing rescue missions, and more air assets brought in as the day continues.

    DeSantis said his office had also been working with hospitals overnight that have been on generator power and were in the process of evacuating health care facilities to safer locations.

    The governor noted that, in addition to the more than 2.5 million power outages reported in the state, more outages were anticipated in central and northeastern Florida.

    “Lee and Charlotte are basically off the grid at this point,” he explained, adding that infrastructure would likely have to be rebuilt there and that damage to the counties was “extensive.”

    DeSantis said that, after interruptions in communications, 100 portable cell towers were being deployed in southwest Florida.

    Furthermore, 100 engineers were on site to do bridge inspections, and he noted that there were reports of structural damages to bridges like the Sanibel Causeway and Pine Island Bascule Bridge.

    DeSantis warned that the amount of water that’s been rising and will continue to rise is “basically a 500-year flood event.”

    The governor said he had spoken with President Biden earlier in the morning, and that additional major disaster declarations are expected for more Florida counties.

    Water is anticipated to subside in barrier islands and on the coasts, but DeSantis told reporters that standing water is likely inland for the coming days.

    “Those who are in need of life support right now: Help is on the way,” he said, pointing out that efforts were first focused in the hardest hit areas.

    “The impacts of this storm are historic
    … But, I think we’ve never seen a flood event like this … And, it’s going to end up doing extensive damage to a lot of peoples’ homes,” DeSantis pointed out.

    The governor said most school districts will be able to reopen on Friday or Monday.

    Answering questions later in the news conference, DeSantis responded to a report of “hundreds” of fatalities in Lee County: “So, none of that is confirmed.”

    He said that a number put out by Lee authorities was “basically an estimate” of people calling 911 and saying that water was rising in their homes.

    “They may not have ended up getting through,” DeSantis said, telling the reporter that he hoped they could be rescued at this point.

    He clarified that there were two unconfirmed fatalities and that they had not yet been confirmed to be related to the storm.

    “I mean, our assumption is, it likely is,” DeSantis said.

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  • 2022 Midterm election news Dems and Republicans fight to control Senate, House of Representatives

    2022 Midterm election news Dems and Republicans fight to control Senate, House of Representatives

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    An ad from gun control advocacy group Giffords PAC used footage of the Columbine High School shooting and other violent mass shootings to target GOP Senate candidate Joe O’Dea, prompting criticism.

    “Here in Colorado it just keeps happening, but instead of standing up for Colorado families, MAGA Republican Joe O’Dea is standing with the gun lobby, opposing Common Sense gun safety reforms like closing loopholes and keeping guns out of the hands of criminals,” the narrator in the ad says, as brief footage of people fleeing the Columbine shooting and the Aurora movie theater shooting flash on the screen.

    “Here in Colorado we felt the pain of gun violence so many times but Joe O’Dea sides with the gun lobby not us,” the ad says.

    O’Dea’s campaign called the ad a “dishonest attack” that is “disgusting even for the low-life political hacks who run Joe Biden’s political operation” in a press release.

    Supporters of O’Dea also came to his defense, saying his plan of “more cops and a criminal justice system getting serious about enforcing the numerous gun laws already on the books — will do more to protect Colorado than a bunch of politicians in Washington, D.C. passing another law,” according to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader.

    “They’re using this tragedy without consideration of victims and survivors. It’s shameful,” said school safety advocate John Castillo, who has argued for arming school staff to prevent violent attacks.

    “Joe O’Dea has a plan to protect our communities. Cut the federal bureaucracy to fund more cops and more border security,” said Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers. “Invoking images of Columbine and Aurora is a new kind of tawdry, and as Colorado has proven, more gun laws don’t stop these tragedies. More cops in our communities and schools will.”

    Giffords PAC, which endorsed Democratic incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet in the Colorado Senate race, said last week that it will spend $2.5 million to run the ad on TV and online.

    “Joe O’Dea’s support of the gun lobby’s ‘guns everywhere’ agenda is wrong for Colorado,” said Peter Ambler, executive director and co-founder, Giffords. “Coloradans know the consequences of gun violence all too well, and we are confident they will oppose Joe O’Dea in large part because of his refusal to keep communities safe from this public health crisis.”

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  • Sydney WorldPride Welcomes the World With Giant Human Progress Flag

    Sydney WorldPride Welcomes the World With Giant Human Progress Flag

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    SYDNEY, June 24, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Nearly 1,000 Sydneysiders have created a giant human Progress Flag on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. 

    The colourful display marks the 44th anniversary of the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and sends a message of welcome to the world as Sydney, Australia gears up to host WorldPride in 2023, with the hotly-anticipated tickets going on sale from 15 July. Locals and visitors alike can sign up to access early bird tickets. 

    Sydney’s famous Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a must-do in the calendar of global Pride festivals – and Sydney WorldPride will be a 17-day celebration of Australian LGBTQIA+ fabulousness, with over 300 events across the city. 

    Taking place from 17 February to 5 March 2023, Sydney WorldPride will celebrate Australia’s brilliant and diverse LGBTQIA+ community, in a city renowned for its diversity, inclusivity and proud LGBTQIA+ population.

    More than 500,000 people are expected to participate in Sydney WorldPride and the festival will feature much-loved events including the world-famous Mardi Gras Parade, which will be returning to Oxford Street for the first time in three years. 

    In addition, there will be exciting one-off Sydney WorldPride major events: 

    • Live & Proud – Sydney WorldPride’s Opening Concert, presented by American Express – we’re getting the party started with this opening concert, hosted by Courtney Act and Casey Donovan. 
    • Pride Villages – for 10 days from 24 February, sections of Crown Street and Riley Street will be closed and become home to stalls, dining and performances. On the final weekend of Sydney WorldPride, a section of Oxford Street itself will be closed to create a giant street party.
    • Bondi Beach Party, presented by Optus – for one day only, the sandy jewel of Sydney will become the city’s hottest club for 12,000 people.
    • Sydney WorldPride Human Rights Conference – the largest LGBTQIA+ human rights conference ever held in the Asia-Pacific region.
    • Blak & Deadly: The First Nations Gala Concert – experience a rainbow explosion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+ artistry, across a two-hour concert hosted by Steven ‘Faboriginal’ Oliver at the Sydney Opera House.
    • First Nations Gathering Space – held at Carriageworks and running across six nights, featuring exhibits, theatre, dining and drag.
    • Rainbow Republic, presented by Optus – six hours of live music, DJs and performances await you at The Domain, for a queer megamix of international and local acts.
    • Ultra Violet – an inclusive LGBTQIA+ women’s party at Sydney’s Town Hall where burlesque stars, cabaret performers and drag kings take to the stage.
    • Domain Dance Party – dance with 10,000 of your mates at the biggest LGBQTIA+ outdoor dance party Australia has ever seen. 
    • Pride March – 50,000 people will join this historic Pride march across one of the world’s most-recognisable landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

    Local and international headliners for major events will be revealed later this year.

    Sydney WorldPride Chief Operating Officer, Gabriel Pinkstone, said: “In just a few months, Sydney will be transformed as more than 500,000 people come together for the global family reunion LGBTQIA+ people have been waiting for.”

    “Sydney WorldPride is a party with a purpose, and will celebrate Sydney’s most iconic locations, from Bondi Beach to the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.”

    “It’s the biggest summer event of 2023 and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to celebrate Pride with Australia’s diverse LGBTQIA+ community.”

    As well as Sydney WorldPride’s major events, there will be over 60 specially curated arts events and more than 20 sporting events as part of WorldPride Arts and WorldPride Sports. WorldPride Arts have been made possible thanks to Create New South Wales (NSW).

    Sydney WorldPride will also feature a special one-off event in Newcastle called Pink Salt, an outdoor long table dinner to be hosted at The Station, featuring live performances and outrageous design.

    Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Minister for Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres, said: “Sydney WorldPride 2023 will showcase our incredible and inclusive city to a global audience and will re-establish Sydney as a must-visit destination for visitors.”

    “It’ll be the first time this event has been held in the Southern Hemisphere and has the potential to be the biggest event Sydney has seen since the Sydney 2000 Olympics.”

    “As a city and a state, we are embracing the freedom we have earned through the hard times of the past two years.”

    “The NSW Government continues to invest in world-class entertainment, hospitality and events; our goal is to be the events capital of the Asia-Pacific and supporting Sydney WorldPride 2023 helps achieve this.”

    “NSW is ready to host this event and we are encouraging visitors to make the trip to enjoy the best that Sydney has to offer.”

    Local artists, producers and party promoters are also being invited to take part in Pride Amplified, a dedicated open-access program for arts, culture, experiences and parties, with hundreds of events expected to take place across Greater Sydney. 

    Clover Moore, the Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, said: “The City is proud to be a fierce ally of the rainbow community and we are delighted to welcome the world to Sydney for Pride in 2023!”

    “This is a fantastic moment for Sydney. Hosting WorldPride 2023 is an affirmation of our city as a richly diverse and accepting society, open to the world and inclusive of all, and a wonderful opportunity to help our arts, tourism and hospitality sectors that were so hard hit by the Covid pandemic.”

    Gil Beckwith, Chief Financial Officer, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome the world’s LGBTQIA+ communities to our city for Sydney WorldPride and Mardi Gras.” 

    “This event will not only showcase the iconic surrounds of Sydney and NSW as a premier tourist destination, but it will also boost the profile of the Mardi Gras Festival to international audiences, creating a legacy that will have an important impact on the growth of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and our community in years to come.”

    TICKETS

    Every year, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is the hottest summer event in Sydney, with international headliners and visitors from around the globe joining one of the world’s most renowned Pride festivals. 

    Tickets go on sale to the general public at 09:00 AEST on 15 July via SydneyWorldPride.com.

    To secure early access to Sydney WorldPride tickets, sign up now at sydneyworldpride.com to access pre-sale tickets from 09:00 AEST on 11 July. Mardi Gras Members not only get pre-sale access but discounted tickets on many Mardi Gras events. 

    American Express Card Members will also have access to a selection of Sydney WorldPride pre-sale tickets from 9 am AEST, 11 July via the American Express website (T&Cs apply).

    Sydney WorldPride is proud to offer $49 + booking fee tickets to select events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through MobTix, and for select concession card holders through our Affordability Program.

    Special thanks to Gildan Brands Australia for their generous donation of over 1,000 Gildan t-shirts worn by the participants in the Human Progress Flag. 

    MEDIA CONTACT:  Matt Fraser: mfraser@originalspin.com.au phone +61 401 326 007

    ABOUT WORLDPRIDE

    WorldPride is a global event licensed by InterPride, which is awarded to a different host city every 2-3 years.  

    Like the Olympics, cities bid to host the event and deliver a comprehensive program of arts, culture and festivals designed to engage global LGBTQIA+ audiences. The first WorldPride took place in Rome in July 2000, followed by Jerusalem (2006), London (2012), Toronto (2014), Madrid (2017), New York (2019) and Copenhagen + Malmo (2021). 

    FULL LIST OF 2023 EVENTS

    A full list of the Sydney WorldPride festival’s events is as follows: 

    Source: Sydney WorldPride

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  • History Made Over Sydney’s Magnificent Harbour

    History Made Over Sydney’s Magnificent Harbour

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    Paramount+ Illuminates Sydney Harbour With The Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Ever Drone Light Show at Vivid Sydney

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    May 29, 2022


    SYDNEY, May 29, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    With 600 drones, history was made last night (AEST) over Sydney’s magnificent Harbour.

    For one night only, Paramount+ partnered with Vivid Sydney 2022 to dazzle audiences with the largest drone and light show ever seen in the Southern Hemisphere. Vivid Sydney is the annual festival of Light, Music and Ideas that will transform Sydney into a fusion of creativity, innovation and technology from Friday 27 May to Saturday 18 June.

    With the help of SKYMAGIC, Paramount+ transformed the wintery evening sky into a sprawling canvas, as a fleet of 600 perfectly choreographed LED-equipped drones shape shifted and synchronised into enormous 3D images and sequences, illustrating some of the premier streaming service’s most iconic stars and scenes.

    Illuminating the Sydney skyline, the drones painted quintessential scenes and objects including a Mission Impossible countdown clock, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ U.S.S Enterprise, SpongeBob SquarePants himself, HALO‘s Master Chief and Cortana’s voiceover, PAW Patrol‘s Chase, Top Gun‘s fighter jet, South Park‘s orange-clad Kenny, and the brand-new logo for the highly anticipated, crime-fighting local production, NCIS: Sydney.

    Wondering what it takes to create the biggest drone show in the Southern Hemisphere? Keep an eye out on our Paramount+ social media channels to find out.

    For more information and to purchase tickets to Vivid Sydney events go to www.vividsydney.com  

    Join the conversation:  

    www.ParamountPlus.com.au

    @ParamountPlusAU 

    www.vividsydney.com

    @vividsydney #vividsydney

    Media contacts:

    Karina Jurisic –  Senior Publicist

    kjurisic@networkten.com.au

    M: +61 421 576 794

    Wayne Mitcham – Destination NSW

    wayne@amio.nz 

    M: +64 21 499 550

    Source: Vivid Sydney

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  • What Makes a Teacher a Hero? Find Out in ‘Kling: A Teacher Who Defied The System’

    What Makes a Teacher a Hero? Find Out in ‘Kling: A Teacher Who Defied The System’

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    Demetrius Matthews’ documentary celebrates a remarkable educator who changed the lives of students in Chicago’s West Side during the 1980s. Coming soon to Amazon Prime.

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    May 10, 2022


    LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Teachers are treasured members of society, but it is truly special educators who change the lives of their students. One such outstanding teacher is Thomas Kling, who saved dozens of students from a life of violence and poverty through the power of education, and his story is brought to life in Legacy Media’s inspiring new documentary Kling: A Teacher Who Defied The System. 

    Demetrius Matthew’s debut film upholds the legacy of beloved Chicago teacher Thomas Kling and his dedication to making a difference in the community. Featuring interviews with Kling himself and the very students he changed the lives of, this film is an inspiring tribute to an incredible educator and to the hard work that the teachers of America do every day — something which has been made even more apparent during the pandemic. Kling: A Teacher Who Defied The System is available soon on Amazon Prime and Tubi.

    Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/ZZ1xZiirBW0

    Premiering in October 2021 at the Twin Cities Film Festival, Kling is a moving snapshot of Chicago’s West Side in the 1980s. The film offers an authentic perspective with its historical footage and first-hand accounts of growing up in a time when the future was uncertain for children from disadvantaged families.

    Demetrius Matthews describes his film as a love story; a love story between a teacher and his students.

    “Education is a battle. Being a teacher is a battle,” says Matthews. “Mr. Kling risked everything to give me and so many other students a chance to attend high school and be successful in life. I honestly believe I wouldn’t be where I am today without him, and this film is incredibly important to me. It’s an honor to share Mr. Kling’s story with the world.”

    Synopsis

    A great teacher can educate, empower and uplift. “Kling: A Teacher Who Defied The System” is a tribute to one such extraordinary educator. In the West Side of Chicago in the mid-80s, 33-year-old Thomas Kling vowed to transform the lives of dozens of students lost in the pressure cooker of drugs and racism. His profound and lasting impact now shines in a documentary created by the very lives he saved. 

    For more information, please visit https://legacymediallc.com/.

    Source: Legacy Media

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  • From the Coast to the Desert, Global Content Creator Inspires Travellers to Visit New South Wales

    From the Coast to the Desert, Global Content Creator Inspires Travellers to Visit New South Wales

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    Apr 23, 2022


    SYDNEY, April 23, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Spectacular new scenic imagery of New South Wales destinations will be shared across social platforms globally from today with the launch of a seven-part content collaboration with world renowned content creator, Eugene Tan and Destination NSW.

    Produced in partnership with the NSW Government as part of the Feel New South Wales campaign, the content series takes Tan right across the state to capture the beaches of Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads on NSW’s North Coast, as well as Lord Howe Island. 

    In a dramatic departure from Tan’s typical coastal photo subject matter, Tan also captures the dramatic desert landscape of Outback NSW in Broken Hill.

    Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the collaboration speaks to the state’s fresh new approach to marketing NSW. 

    “The ‘Feel New’ campaign is a key pillar of the NSW Government’s Visitor Economy Strategy 2030, which aims to make NSW the premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific,” Mr Ayres said.

    “Content and social media has never played a more important role in helping us discover our next holiday destination. Through Aquabumps, Eugene has ensured his work is eagerly anticipated and shared on social media by millions of people each week.

    “His shots are powerful, emotive and distinctive. Who better to capture some of NSW’s most stunning locations and introduce prospective visitors from around the world to the incredible products and experiences our state has to offer?” 

    Ten destinations feature in the Feel NSW Aquabumps series, with the shoot style of the visual imagery supporting the seven feelings of the Feel New brand – joy, connection, freedom, awe, rejuvenation, belonging and adventure.

    Aquabumps founder Eugene Tan said his latest NSW series was the ultimate creative brief. 

    “Shooting for my fine art gallery – Aquabumps has taken me to a lot of incredible destinations over the years but none are as special to me as NSW. NSW is home and where I shoot most of the time, I’m never at a loss for new places and experiences to capture in our own backyard. 

    “This is a magical place of contrasts, offering unique and diverse nature, coastlines and cultural experiences to everyone who visits. It was an honour to have the opportunity to do something to showcase some of this diversity. 

    “I hope the series inspires travellers from near and far to get out there and explore everything our state has to offer,” said Tan.

    The Feel NSW Aquabumps series includes the following NSW locations and will go live each week from today until 6 June.

    • NSW North Coast: Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads and Tintenbar
    • NSW Outback: Broken Hill
    • NSW Snowy Mountains 
    • Hawkesbury River
    • NSW Mid North Coast: Seal Rocks, Sandbar Beach 
    • Lord Howe Island
    • Sydney including Vivid Sydney

    View images from the Feel NSW Aquabumps content series here.

    Visit visitnsw.com for travel inspiration and itineraries to make you #FeelNew and #FeelNSW.

    MEDIA CONTACTS:

    Wayne Mitcham, +64 21 499 550, wayne@amio.nz 
     

    NOTE TO EDITORS:

    Media Assets: 

    Media assets are available here.

    About Destination NSW 
    Destination NSW is the lead NSW Government agency for the State’s tourism and major events industry and is responsible for devising and implementing strategies to grow the State’s visitor economy. Our particular focus is driving tourism and acquiring and developing major sporting and cultural events for Sydney and regional NSW. In addition, Destination NSW is the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) with the aim of securing more international conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.

    About Feel New
    ‘Feel New’ is the tourism campaign launched by the NSW Government via Destination NSW in October 2021 to promote travel to and within the State. Inspired by the rich emotional benefits Sydney and NSW offer to energise its visitors like nowhere else, the campaign explores seven key brand feelings including joy, connection, freedom, awe, rejuvenation, belonging and adventure. It is a key pillar of the NSW Government’s Visitor Economy Strategy (VES) 2030, which aims to make NSW the premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific, contributing $65 billion in visitor expenditure by 2030.

    About Aquabumps
    Aquabumps was founded by photographer Eugene Tan in 1999 – and today resides in Bondi as a family run business, that prides itself on good old customer service, quality and craftsmanship. What began as a daily email to friends of images captured at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Aquabumps grew organically and today Eugene’s photographs have become synonymous with coastal photography and are enjoyed by over half a million people daily all over the world.

    Source: Destination NSW

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  • Attorneys Bring Healthy Inspiration to Los Angeles’ Children

    Attorneys Bring Healthy Inspiration to Los Angeles’ Children

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    Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities partnered with El Nido Family Centers and Play It Forward on the weekend for ‘Kids Helping Kids’


    LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities (LATLC) was delighted to lend a helping hand to its partner charities El Nido Family Centers and Play It Forward at “Kids Helping Kids” on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The attorneys from Los Angeles County took time out from their busy schedules to join volunteers at El Nido’s Pacoima FamilySource Center and the Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) program and filled gift bags containing items to inspire active and healthy lifestyles. 

    Over 200 LATLC duffel bags were filled with P.E. equipment for the families to use at home including balls, jump ropes, and other sporting equipment, as well as hand sanitizer, LATLC stress hearts, and other items to help promote health and well-being in the community. The P.E. equipment donated to these families in need by Play It Forward is the same P.E. equipment that it has donated to schools across Los Angeles County to motivate kids to stay fit and active. 

    “Kids Helping Kids was an incredible opportunity for LATLC volunteers to see firsthand the difference that they are making for the disadvantaged in the community,” says Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities 2022 President Steve Vartazarian. “We were honored to be part of this event and work with El Nido Family Centers and Play It Forward to help promote a healthier way of living.”

    Source: Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities

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  • Vivid Sydney 2022 Program Unveils Biggest, Brightest and Most Brilliant Lineup Ever

    Vivid Sydney 2022 Program Unveils Biggest, Brightest and Most Brilliant Lineup Ever

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    Longest Continuous Light Walk in Vivid Sydney History; Global Storytellers Aaron Sorkin, Gretchen Carlson & Troye Sivan Headline Vivid Ideas; World Premiere of ‘The Gospel According to Marcia,’ UK’s Spiritualized & Baxter Dury to Rock Vivid Music; First Nations Artwork Yarrkalpa – Hunting Ground, 2021 Animated for Sydney Opera House Lighting of the Sails; Plus, First-Ever Vivid Sydney Dinner

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    SYDNEY, March 16, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Destination New South Wales (NSW) is proud to announce its program lineup for Vivid Sydney 2022. Vivid Sydney 2022 will transform Sydney city into an illuminating fusion of creativity, innovation, and technology from Friday 27 May to Saturday 18 June, with more than 200+ events celebrating the essence of Sydney’s soul including its diversity, beauty, resilience, First Nations culture, and vibrant creative community.

    Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said, “The Vivid Sydney 2022 program is bursting with new events, venues, performances, and experiences, providing even more reasons to visit time and time again. This year, we are celebrating the festival’s 12th anniversary, with a bigger, brighter, and more brilliant lineup than ever before.

    “Audiences will feel energised and invigorated by a number of festival firsts. This includes the longest-ever continuous Light Walk winding all the way from the Sydney Opera House to Central Station, the Vivid Sydney Dinner, Vivid Sydney Supper Club, and more, as well as all the innovative light-art installations, projections, eclectic music performances, and thought-provoking talks we all know and love.

    “Vivid Sydney is an open invitation for Sydneysiders and visitors from Australia and the world to come and experience Sydney city at its creative best after dark. The 2022 festival has been two years in the making and is not to be missed,” Ayres said.

    Festival Director Gill Minervini, who will deliver her first Vivid Sydney in 2022, said this year’s program captures the essence of Sydney’s soul, exploring what makes the city so unique. “Vivid Sydney tells a compelling story of creativity, innovation, and technology through light, music, and ideas that is distinguishably Sydney, yet authentically universal. The 2022 program delivers fresh and engaging content, bringing feelings of joy, excitement, wonder, inspiration, and hope to all who are innately drawn to it,” she said.

    In 2022, 11 Sydney Central Business District (CBD) locations will ignite, two of which are new, with Circular Quay, Sydney CBD, The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Darling Square, Darling Quarter, The Goods Line, Central Train Station, Luna Park, and Taronga Zoo, all coming to life with a mesmerising kaleidoscope of light artworks to wow visitors and locals alike.  

    Staged over 23 nights, the festival will deliver mesmerising art displays, 3D light projections, uplifting live music performances, and deep-dive discussions from the world’s brightest minds. Plus, in a festival first, the renowned Light Walk will stretch continuously for 8km, linking the Sydney Opera House to Central Train Station, with more than 200 LED sculptural birds guiding the way as part of the Future Natives installation. 

    The full 2022 Vivid Sydney media kit, program announcement, and high-res imagery, including 2022 Vivid Sydney light renders and broadcast-quality video footage of previous festivals’ highlights, are available to download at www.vividsydney.com/news-room.

    MEDIA CONTACTS:

    Greg Vekiarellis, Ogilvy PR   
    M: +61 401 873 217         
    E: greg.vekiarellis@ogilvy.com.au     

    Wayne Mitcham, Āmio Limited
    M: +64 21 499 550
    E: wayne@amio.nz 

    About Vivid Sydney 

    Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation, and technology, which transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights. Staged for its 12th year in 2022, Vivid Sydney fuses mesmerising art displays and 3D light projections with exhilarating live music performances and deep-dive discussions from some of the world’s brightest minds, as well as the Sydney Opera House Lighting of the Sails. Vivid Sydney is owned, managed, and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency. 

    Source: Destination NSW

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  • Sydney Has International Travellers Feeling Good as Borders Reopen

    Sydney Has International Travellers Feeling Good as Borders Reopen

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    Feb 21, 2022


    SYDNEY, February 21, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Destination NSW proved today why Sydney city is still the number one Australian destination for international visitors, providing the first international arrivals in almost two years with a memorable and energising welcome back to the Harbour City. 

    An entourage of drag queens and surf lifesavers, iconic characters synonymous with Sydney and NSW, were the ultimate welcoming committee for all travellers arriving from destinations including Los Angeles, Tokyo, Singapore, San Francisco, London and Vancouver on the first day of international borders reopening.

    Complimentary coffees and fresh juices were also part of the welcome activity, together with a musical rendition of Feeling Good by Phat Brass, the track recently recorded for the New South Wales Government’s state marketing and promotional campaign, Feel New South Wales, and ensured all arriving travellers were feeling good on their return into Sydney.

    The welcome activity was a collaboration between Destination NSW and Sydney Airport and coincides with the second phase of Destination NSW’s Feel New marketing campaign to send the message to all travellers that Sydney and NSW are open and will excite, energise and inspire travellers through their unique and diverse natural and cultural experiences. 

    For information on Sydney, check out sydney.com. 
    #feelnew #feelnsw #feelnewsydney 

    Media Assets 

    Images and video assets can be accessed here  

    Media Contact

    Wayne Mitcham, Amio Limited – wayne@amio.nz 

    About Destination NSW  

    Destination NSW is the lead NSW Government agency for the State’s tourism and major events industry and is responsible for devising and implementing strategies to grow the State’s visitor economy. Our particular focus is driving tourism and acquiring and developing major sporting and cultural events for Sydney and regional NSW. In addition, Destination NSW is the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) with the aim of securing more international conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions. 

    Source: Destination NSW

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  • Vision Films Presents the Romantic Culinary Delight Perfect for Valentines Day, OFF the MENU

    Vision Films Presents the Romantic Culinary Delight Perfect for Valentines Day, OFF the MENU

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    updated: Jan 18, 2018


    Hollywood, CA, January 18, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    ​Vision Films and Jay Silverman Productions are proud to present this charming romantic comedy about finding love where you least expect: Off The Menu. Directed by Jay Silverman and shot on location in New Mexico, this enticing film with its delectable cuisine is a delightful celebration of the relationship between culture and food and it’s wondrous power to bring people together.

    Starring Dania Ramirez (Once Upon A Time, Devious Maids), Santino Fontana (Frozen, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Makenzie Moss (Steve Jobs, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), Maria Conchita Alonso (The Running Man, Predator 2), Kristen Dalton (The Departed, Jack Reacher), Andrew Carter (2 Broke Girls, New Girl), and Jen Lilley (A Dash of Love, Days of Our Lives), Off The Menu will will make its World Premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Thursday, February 1, with an encore screening on Saturday, February 3.  It will also be featured at the 2018 Santa Fe Film Festival on February 8, 2018.

    Off The Menu will be available February 6 on Digital for an SRP $4.99 – $9.99 Rent or Buy across all platforms and to Buy on DVD for $14.95.

    When the unlikely heir to a Mexican fast food franchise, Joel (Santino Fontana) reluctantly accepts a mission to find new ideas for their menu in New Mexico, he find himself in a small, dusty town where foodies travel from all over to salivate over the culinary treats of a local, authentic, and feisty female chef, Javiera (Dania Ramirez). Opposites attract in this sweet and romantic story about food, family, and love.

    Director Jay Silverman says “When my team and I began developing Off The Menu, I was inspired by Michael Pollan’s novel The Omnivore’s Dilemma to show how huge a role that food plays in all our lives,” says director and executive producer Jay Silverman. “Joel’s family owns one of America’s largest fast-food chains, while our Chef Javiera has a farm-to-table approach to her melt-in-your-mouth-good cooking. This cultural detail was central to our story, and enabled our characters romantic journey to begin”.

    Producer Bethany Cerrona says “We are very proud that the CAST was over 50% female and Hispanic, which made for a more inclusive experience and authentic story that audiences will be sure to fall in love with.”  

    Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/ CEO Vision Films says, “The tagline: ‘The secret ingredient is love’, says it all! Dania Ramirez not only charms her co-star Santino Fontana, the audience will be captivated as well.”

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    Pre-order Off The Menu

    Amazon – http://bit.ly/OtM-AmazonDVD

    ABOUT VISION FILMS:

    Vision Films is an Independent Worldwide Distributor and VOD Aggregator of over 800 Feature Films, Documentaries and Music Programs from some of the most prolific independent film producers in the world.   Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month, across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television.  www.visionfilms.net

    ABOUT JAY SILVERMAN PRODUCTIONS:

    Jay Silverman Productions specializes in producing Television and Film. Founded in 1980 by award-winning director and photographer Jay Silverman,  Jay Silverman Productions strives to be on the cutting edge of this ever-evolving industry with the creation of A&E’s “The Cleaner” and the Award Winning Film “Girl On The Edge”.

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    We are excited to present Off The Menu for review, and editorial inclusion. Review links are available; request yours today!  

    PRESS CONTACTS:

    Nicole Newton-Plater
    ​For Vision Films
    Nicole@ppmg.info
    310-860-7774

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  • Vision Films Presents MURDER on the CAPE, Based on the Christa Worthington Murder

    Vision Films Presents MURDER on the CAPE, Based on the Christa Worthington Murder

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    LOS ANGELES, Calif., September 27, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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     Vision Films is proud to present MURDER ON THE CAPE, based on the 2002 Cape Cod murder of Christa Worthington. Written and directed by Arthur Egeli, MURDER ON THE CAPE is a stunning and deeply human retelling of the case that shocked the nation.

    The film stars Jade Harlow (Passions, The Bay), Josh Walther (Eugene O’Neill: Art as Life), Chris Lazzaro (Jersey Shore Massacre), Heather Egeli (Ghost Forest ) and Tim Misuradze (The Young and The Restless).

    It struck me while I was watching this film that there was even more to the typical ‘torn from the headlines’ movie, it is a compelling murder mystery, where a real ‘who done it’ is unfolding before our eyes in the news.

    Lise Romanoff, Managing Director, Vision Films

    MURDER ON THE CAPE is available on Digital for an SRP $4.99 – $9.99 Rent or Buy across all platforms and to Buy on DVD for $14.95.

    MURDER ON THE CAPE is based on the true story of New York fashion writer Christa Worthington, who has an affair with a married fisherman while spending a winter holiday in Cape Cod. She returns two years later with his child looking to rekindle their love. When she is found murdered, a mystery unfolds within the tight-knit community, shedding doubt on the prime suspect’s guilt.

    “The heart of the story is that there were all these personal struggles that you cannot read in a book about the crime,” director Arthur Egeli says. “You don’t get to see how everything affects each other, so we produced a narrative film about the characters who all had unique perspectives.”

    Get MURDER ON THE CAPE

    Amazon: http://bit.ly/MurderontheCape-Amazon

    Vimeo On Demand: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/murderonthecape

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    ABOUT VISION FILMS:

    Vision Films is an Independent Worldwide Distributor and VOD Aggregator of over 800 Feature Films, Documentaries and Music Programs from some of the most prolific independent film producers in the world.   Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month, across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television. www.visionfilms.net

    We are excited to present MURDER ON THE CAPE for review, and editorial inclusion. Review links are available; request yours today!  

    PRESS CONTACTS:

    Nicole Newton-Plater

    For Vision Films

    Nicole@ppmg.info

    310-860-7774

    Source: Popular Press Media Group

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