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 On Mon: Sydney hip hop group Str8 Ballaz-they rap about life for Glebe Aboriginal kids.7 days ago from web Karla, our producer and cameraman are en route to Kuranda to record next week's show. http://bit.ly/9PU6vX1 week ago from Facebook  Indigenous Perspectives in the National Curriculum; Aussie children can show courage and respect, why can't we? www.chrissarra.wordpress.com1 week ago from web is being repeated at 3:30pm today on SBS ONE. Catch last night's episode if you missed it. http://bit.ly/aONlx81 week ago from Facebook
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Indigenous hip hop pioneers Street Warriors will present their new live show March 13 at The Globe Theatre in Fortitude Valley (with special guests including DJ Big Mike, Poetic Murriz and Impossible Odds). Mainstream Australia was introduced to the Street Warriors (brothers Abie and Warrick Wright aka Predator and Wok) late 2009 with the release of their current single Solid Rock. Solid Rock is an epic reinterpretation of the classic Aussie rock anthem and features Shannon Noll on lead vocals and Shane Howard from Goanna on guitar. Street Warriors’ profile was further boosted in December 09 when their debut album Unstoppable Force was presented to national media by former Midnight Oil front man turned politician Peter Garrett to promote the success of the government’s Breakthrough Grant. Unstoppable Force was the result of Street Warriors blending their underground hip hop roots and lyrics with modern R&B, tribal beats and Top 40 hooks and melodies. Adding to the melting pot are collaborators such as #1 New Zealand R&B superstars Nesian Mystik, rugby league legend turned boxer and rapper Anthony Mundine, the aforementioned Shannon Noll and former Girlfriend and Siva Pacifica goddess Robyn Loau. No strangers to Queensland audiences, Street Warriors recently headlined major Sunshine Coast music events The Dreaming and Woodford Folk Festival. Street Warriors’ explosive live show has seen them perform at festivals such as Homebake and The Great Escape and has drawn the attention of international acts leading to support slots for major artists such as 50 Cent and G Unit. Street Warriors draw their name, inspiration and force from their ancestors, many of whom were at the forefront of fighting for Aboriginal rights. Abie and Warrick Wright feel it is incumbent upon them, as musicians, to use their talent to help improve and educate the prospects and attitudes of not only young Aboriginal Australians, but all Australians. Street Warriors use their music to convey powerful messages and run countless workshops across the country mentoring Aboriginal youth. CLICK HERE TO READ DEADLY VIBES NEW FEATURE ON STREET WARRIORS
Tye Simmonds, a 17-year-old Bourke lad stunned the Super X world after claiming fourth place in his first season in open class racing. We caught up with the level-headed Koori fresh from his inaugural season with the big boys. Height: 187cm How long have you been riding for? I’ve been riding motor bikes since I was five, my dad bought me a 50cc and away I went. We have a pretty big competitive streak in our family so it didn’t take long before I started racing. By the time I was 9 I was competing at state level competitions. How did you get involved in the sport? My uncle used to ride bikes and he was pretty good, I used to watch him and be amazed at the stuff he could do but once Dad bought me a bike I basically have never got off it. What do you love about it? As a youngster I started playing footy, swimming, athletics and that kind of stuff but I always loved riding. With bikes I love the adrenalin rush you get when you’re competing and it’s a sport where you only have yourself to rely on; plus where else do you get applauded for going faster and jumping stuff! What is your best sporting attribute? I can get away with being so big and tall and I’ve been doing it for years so I’m a natural and had no fear. Not scared. You’ve had to compete with an injury for most of this season, how have you been able to manage that and still get results? A week before the Australian Super X series I had a training accident and hurt my knee pretty bad so I carried an injury through the entire series. We wet the track at home so I could practice in the wet but unfortunately I slipped on the down ramp. We’re lucky in racing that the demands on our knees are not the same as footy, there’s no twisting and turning so I just had to ice and warm up and down my knee before and after races. Now that the series is over I’m off the bikes for the next ten weeks and having a complete knee reconstruction done. What’s next for Tye Simmonds? I’m going to spend one more year in Australia racing in the Super X and Motor X open series to get some more experience. My aim is to head to the United States in 2011 and full fill my dreams of becoming the best rider in the world. What does an average training session involve? Before the start of the season a normal day would see us doing heaps of cross-training. It’s all about building strength and stamina for competitions so I do a fair bit of jogging and cycling; every other day we’ll do core and stability work and hit the weights. In the middle of the day I’ll spend a couple of hours on the bike and before finishing off the session with some Jet-skiing. During the season it’s all about the bikes, I also have to get as much rest before a race to make sure I’m not buggered before a race. What’s your favourite form of training? Without doubt it’s Jet-Skiing, it’s not as easy as you’d think but its bloody fun. What does your training diet consist of? When I was on the 250cc’s I had to limit my food intake and carbohydrates to keep my weight down, otherwise the smaller engine on the 250cc would struggle. When you’re riding in lower classes it’s no different to being a jockey, you have to keep your weight in check so you can keep up your speed. But now that I’m on a bigger bike I can put some more weight on so my diet is only one part of it, I also need to hit the weights. Do you have a favourite cheat food or way to vary your diet to get your favourite food in? Subway would have to be my favourite food but you can’t beat an iced chocolate from Gloria Jean’s! What about drugs and alcohol? Drugs are a no go under any circumstances, I’ve seen a lot of guys around my town ruin their lives with drugs; I’m lucky my mates and I stay away from all that stuff. When I see blokes on drugs it’s a good reminder of why I stay away from them. I’m only 17 but my view on alcohol is that it’s only ever ok in moderation, when people drink they should do it for a celebration not for the sake of it. What advice do you have for our readers on health and sport? Just try and have fun with what you’re doing, enjoy it for what it is and don’t let fear of failure hold you back. The best advice I’ve ever been given would have to be that, ‘if you’re not enjoying it, you’re in the wrong sport’. I made my first visit to the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence today for its official opening, and was blown away by this amazing state of the art facility, located right in the heart of one of the city’s biggest Aboriginal communities. Truly, this place has to be seen to be believed. The NCIE Centre features several first class gymnasiums with the latest equipment, from running machines with television monitors, to rowing machines, to, well, just about every exercise machine you can think of really. There’s also two basketball courts, a swimming pool, tutoring rooms, boarding dorms for people from out of Sydney to stay, and even a full size football field! Prime Minister Kevin Rudd helped launch the centre this morning, along with plenty of Indigenous sporting stars such as Michael O’Loughlin, Troy Cook, David Wirrpanda, Bianca Franklin, Joey Williams, Chris Sandow, Beau Champion and Evonne Goolagong Cawley. During a tour of the centre, the PM and NSW Premier Kristina Keneally joined a game of basketball and proved why, when it comes to sports, they make great politicians. Centre staff told me that it’s been fantastic to see so many local people using the facility, particularly many elder members of the community who are now coming down for regular exercise. The centre is an absolutely wonderful thing for the Redfern community, and if you can, I highly recommend you get down there and check it out. In the meantime, have a look at pics from the day. Following his speech, 51 year-old Shirley Lomas from Petersham left her seat and approached the PM, pleading with him to do more for disabled people. You can watch the PM’s response in our clip to be posted on Monday. Posted by Jake. You’d think all the post match talk would have been about Sydney’s first NAB Cup win in eight years when they defeated Carlton on the weekend. Instead, it was the scintillating performance from the Swans new 20 year-old Indigenous recruit, Lewis Jetta that grabbed all the headlines. Lewis looks all set to become a new cult hero at the club thanks to his speed and attacking flair. FACTS: Lewis was born in Bunbury Western Australia and has 18 Uncles and Aunties! He’s already earned the nickname ‘Jetstar’ from Sydney fans. At the moment, Lewis weights in at just 70 kilograms! But says he’ll be working hard at adding some more bulk to his light frame. Lewis was knocked back twice in the AFL draft before being picked up by Sydney. He is the cousin of Melbourne and Essendon players Neville Jetta and Leroy Jetta. His idol is Nicky Winmar and he carries a photo of the AFL legend in his phone. Lewis isn’t easy to miss on the field -- he wears a pair of bright green boots! He Says: ”At this stage I’m taking it step by step each week. I have to work on a few things. My transition work, when there’s turnovers, I’ve got to get back and also my defence. I know my offence is there.” We Say: There’s no match for speed in AFL football, and Lewis posses it in spades. Most importantly, Lewis has also displayed the ability to kick with deadly accuracy while running at top speed, and can hit goals from long distance. He’ll need to hit the gym to add some muscle but other than that has all the tools to break into Sydney’s first team this season.
After a huge amount of hype and anticipation, the Indigenous All-Stars versus the NRL All-Stars concept lived up to all expectations, with the Indig All Stars running out 16 -12 winners in a highly entertaining match. Any thoughts the game would be a glorified trial match were quickly put to bed in the opening minutes, with players from both teams really ripping in. The opening try came off a beautiful kick from Scott Prince, and it was fitting to see Wendell score in his final match. The celebration wasn’t half bad either, with Wendell ripping out the corner post to play it like a didgeridoo while his teammates circled around for an impromptu shake-a-leg. Wendell later confessed the celebration was Johnathan Thurston’s idea. Surprisingly, in a game where an avalanche of points was expected, it was the Indigenous All-Stars defence that won them the game. Some of the desperation try saving tackles were superb, particularly Sam Thaiday’s effort on Jarrod Hayne and Jharal Yow Yeh’s later in the game. Johnathan Thurston was named man of the match, and it was his magic around the corner pass to put Jamie Soward into open space that put the Indig side back in front with just minutes remaining. Ben Jones from the Roosters wasn’t overawed by playing against some of the NRL’s biggest stars and his quick thinking from dummy half to score the Indig team’s second try will enhance his chances of locking down the Roosters #9 jersey this season no end. A late call up for the injured Greg Inglis, Beau Champion also really stepped up to the mark and was great in defence, and prop George Rose also deserves a special mention. All in all, it was a gutsy effort for the Indig boys to get the win against a far bigger and more experienced team, made up of some of the best players in the world. The big highlight for me was the way the young Indig players really proved themselves against some top shelf talent, Blake Ferguson chasing down a runaway Israel Falou, Jharal Yow Yeh making some desperation tackles, Travis Waddell putting his body on the line. You couldn’t ask for much more from a game that was played four weeks out from the opening round of the NRL season. Injuries to Kurt Gidley and Daren Lockyer put a slight dampener on the match and have opened the doors for critics of the concept to load up. There’s now talk of the match possibly being moved to be played on Grand Final weekend rather than before the season -- a good idea in my opinion. The concept is obviously a huge hit with the Indigenous community, and seems to have been embraced by the majority of the rugby league public who joined in the games celebratory spirit. The future of the concept however will probably come down to NRL All Stars player’s commitment to it. The power play option also turned out to be a bit farcical, holding up the momentum of the game, but was good for a laugh (what the hell was that wall thing?). Checkout the March issue of Deadly Vibe magazine for a full report from the game with lots of pics. Posted by Jake
Fancy watching Indigenous films or listening to Indigenous music under the stars? Melbourne’s Black Night Cinema is back this month for the second year running, featuring a great line-up of Indigenous feature films, short films and documentaries. Held at the Treasury Gardens over Friday 19 and Saturday 20 February, the event also showcases live Indigenous music, film maker introductions and food stalls, and the best part about it, entry is completely free! The opening night will kick off at 7:30pm with live music from Christine Ward, followed by the first film of the event, Daniel King’s The Opportunists, a comedy about the wheelings and dealings of the Aboriginal art industry. More films to follow on the night are Kelrick Martin’s short documentary, Mad Morro, and Kriv Stenders gripping drama Boxing Day. Hosted by Aaron Pedersen, the Saturday night program is a light-hearted look at Indigenous life. Special guest filmmaker Richard Frankland will perform early in the night before introducing his new comedy Stone Bros. Short films screening include; Dena Curtis’ Hush, which looks at the creative way an Aboriginal woman can make a dollar in an urban situation; and acclaimed filmmaker Warwick Thornton’s (Samson & Delilah) Green Bush – based on Warwick’s real life experience as a radio DJ in Alice Springs. So, bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxed evening, the warm summer nights, live entertainment and quality Australian cinema in the ambient surrounds of the Treasury Gardens. For more information visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au or phone 9658 9658. We’ve recently added a bunch of new Deadlys clips to our YouTube page, featuring performance videos, acceptance speeches and highlights packages. Watch Narbalek’s rocking performance from 2007, Casey Donovans scintillating opening of the show from 2009, Jessica Mauboy performing two of her hit singles on stage -- and lots more.
Just two weeks out from the Indigenous and NRL All Stars game and the anticipation is growing by the day. This week’s special guest on Deadly Sounds is Captain of the Indigenous All-Stars, 11 season NRL veteran Preston Campbell, who has described the match as the highlight of his career (catch our cover story on Preston in this month’s issue of Deadly Vibe magazine). Rabbitohs star Nathan Merritt has called for the Indigenous team compete at the rugby league World Cup, while Indigenous league legend Arthur Beetson disagrees, saying Indigenous players should never be made to choose between playing for Australia or an Indigenous rep side. What do you fellas think? Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Indigenous rocker Dan Sultan is the man of the moment, having just released his second album Get Out While You Can (which is top-notch by the way), and also starring in feature film Bran Nue Dae, currently in cinemas. We caught up with Dan last December to chat about his life in music and motivation. Read the full story here.
Over to the football field, or gridiron to be exact, Jesse Williams is a young fella from Brisbane who took the massive plunge of leaving friends and family to chase his American football dreams in the U.S. A year on, and Jesse has just earned World Team selection, the only Australian to do so, and is considered one of the top defensive players in his division. Jesse took some time out from class and training to tell us about American college life and his on-field success – click here for the story. Here’s a clip of Jesse in action playing for his school Arizona Western College (#54). One of Australia’s biggest festivals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures is back bigger and better than ever at Victoria Park, Camperdown on 26 January 2010. Presented by Gadigal Information Service, the home of Koori Radio 93.7 fm, the eighth Yabun Festival showcases the best in Indigenous talent in music, dance, sport, politics, literature, art and craft. Check out the video above and you can get an idea of just some of the action and activites on the day. This clip was taken at the Yabun Dance Stage hwere you can get up and show off a few moves or just sit back and be entertained. Continue reading Shake and Break at this years Yabun! |
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