INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY AT MOTH By Lachlan Bryan Looking ahead at the Mornington Peninsula’s live music calendar for 2016, it’s hard to go past the lineups scheduled for Music on The Hill, Red Hill’s monthly listening party at the football club pavilion. Especially impressive is the lineup scheduled for International Womens Day on March the 4th, headlined by Sally Seltman, one of Australia’s most successful and underrated songwriters. The artist often known as New Buffalo has released three impressive solo albums – two of which have been nominated for The Australian Music Prize – and one, 2007’s Somewhere, Anywhere, which won the ARIA for Best Adult Contemporary Album.
In some ways, the best known Seltman song is 1234, made famous by Canadian artist Feist (who co-wrote the track, originally titled “Sally’s Song” with Seltman). The track was used in a worldwide advertising campaign for the iPod Nano, making it one of the most heard songs of 2007 and placing in the Top 10 on America’s Billboard Charts. Supporting Seltman at MOTH is a selection of fine female singer songwriters including Western Australian-native (but now Peninsula local) Tash Parker, Melbournian Younis Clare and the gifted Indigenous performer and businesswoman Jessie Lloyd. Like many MOTH shows, this one is likely to sell out – so get your tickets quickly from www.musiconthehill.com.au
‘NO ENTERTAINMENT NO NONSENSE’ FOR A FAMILYFRIENDLY NEW YEAR’S EVE Mornington Peninsula Shire will again take a ‘No Entertainment-No Nonsense’ approach to New Year’s Eve on the southern peninsula, working in partnership with a communitybased steering committee, Police, residents and businesses to reduce negative impacts of celebrations in the area. The approach has assisted in providing a safe environment for holiday makers and residents since its introduction more than 10 years ago, in 2001-2002. Nepean Ward Councillor Tim Rodgers said: “The summer holiday period is a great time for the residents and visitors to the peninsula, and this strategy is to ensure everyone has a safe and happy New Year’s Eve.” Fellow Nepean Ward Councillor Hugh Fraser said: “The Shire’s community-led New Year’s Eve strategy is about maintaining and promoting a safe, family location for all to enjoy.” The Shire aims to make sure the southern peninsula is a safe place for people to enjoy the New Year period. The Shire’s liquor laws will apply from 30 Dec 1 Jan and precautions will be taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable New Year. There are no organised public events or activities on the southern Mornington Peninsula on New Year’s Eve. Southern Mornington Peninsula venues operating on New Year’s Eve will only be accessible by music arts events entertainment
people who have pre-purchased tickets. Alcohol bans apply from December 30 to midnight 1 January 2016. Possession of sealed and unsealed containers of liquor in public places is prohibited (unless sealed containers are being transported from point-of-sale to vehicle or private residence for consumption). Possession of any glass container while in a public place is prohibited. No camping is permitted in any public park or reserve, and all camping in permitted foreshore areas is fully-booked. There are no public displays of fireworks on New Year’s. A person must not possess or discharge fireworks without a permit (fines apply). Discharge of flares is prohibited except in case of an emergency. People are reminded to be extremely vigilant of fires; and particularly fire safe on the peninsula. The Rye Carnival will be closed on New Year’s Eve (day and night). The Rye Pier car park will be closed from approximately 4.00pm on New Year’s Eve. Point Nepean Road between Lyons Street and Dundas Street in Rye will be closed between 11pm 31 December to approx. 1am 1 January (at the discretion of Police). Detours will be in place. A free, one-way bus service will operate from Portsea to Safety Beach, stopping at designated bus stops. Security will be onboard at all times.
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