Asian Australian Battle of the Bands 2011 - Perth

Just putting this up for a friend. Got a band or like to perform solo?

"$700 OF COLD HARD CASH TO BE WON!!!!

Applications for the Battle of the Bands 2011 (“BOB”) are now OPEN! We are looking for talented solo artists, duos and bands to perform at the Charles Hotel on Sunday 7th August 2011! BOB is designed to promote and encourage musicians and bands within the Chinese community but entry is open to all.

On the night we will be giving away a Judges’ Prize ($400) and a Peoples’ Prize ($300)!!!"

Click here to register your interest.

Listen to this dumb c*nt

A LOCAL news anchor who made international headlines with a racist description of a Chinese man has apologised "unreservedly" for his remarks.

On Paul Murray's Sky News show last night, news anchor John Mangos reported on a Chinese lottery winner who wore a mask to remain anonymous while collecting his prize.

After the story, he said: "I don't know why he bothered. I mean, I can tell you now — he's Chinese.

"He's got straight black hair and he's got squinty eyes and yellow skin."

Murray was left speechless for a brief moment before replying: "That would be a very rough description."

Mangos today apologised "unreservedly" for the comment.

"On the Paul Murray program last night I made some off-the-cuff remarks about a Chinese lottery winner," he told news.com.au.

"The remarks were meant to be light-hearted and under the pressure of live TV my words were poorly chosen. In hindsight I can see they could offend and I apologise unreservedly for what I said.

"I am an Australian of overseas background myself and I am sorry for causing offence to anyone."

Footage of the "racist banter" was earlier today picked up by influential US media gossip blog Gawker.

Watch the footage at Gawker

"I for one would love to hear what Penny Wong, the no-nonsense Asian-Australian Labor senator who was meowed at in parliament, has to say about it," Gawker said.

"Her nuclear death stare could certainly be put to good use on this drongo."

Source News.com.au

Australian Story - Dr Charlie Teo

This has already been broadcast and can be viewed on iView for the next month or so.

Introduced by Steve Waugh

This week's program is about Sydney neurosurgeon Charlie Teo.

Teo is an enigma in his own profession, loved by patients but unpopular with some in the medical establishment.

He is credited with prolonging the lives of many people with tumours that were considered inoperable.

Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh says Charlie Teo saved his wife's life...

This program revisits the Teo phenomenon and brings his story up to date.

Click here to go to Australian Story's site.
Mind of His Own  - Transcript

Gossip Nation by Mike Kang

"Gossip Nation, a feature length film about African immigration in Blacktown and its communal challenges launches its public premiere on June 11th at Bankstown HOYTS cinema

Made by Korean-Australian director Mike Kang and producer Daniel Okoduwa, Gossip Nation is a 110 minute comedy / drama featuring local talents from the Blacktown community in Sydney, Australia.

The film explores current problems and attitudes towards immigration from both the majority and minority communities existing in Blacktown delivered with humor, emotion and fairness.

The story originated when producer Daniel Okoduwa, a local business owner and immigrant from Nigeria met with Mike Kang, a young Sydney filmmaker to reveal the problems and challenges within the African community.



“I believe Gossip Nation really represents what is possible in Australia today – that people of all cultures can come together and share their unique stories and points of view of our growing nation. And in the process we can work together to create something that can be shared, enjoyed and thought about. For me, this is what multiculturalism must be about.” Mike Kang added.

The film features a unique stylistic blend of both Nollywood (Nigeria) and conventional filmmaking, even featuring two Nollywood mega stars Mona Lisa Chinde and Ejike Asiegbu in guest appearance.

“We were so grateful to have Mona Lisa and Ejike fly into Sydney to act in the movie to show their support and friendship to Australia. Gossip Nation is really the first of its kind to blend both worlds of Australia and Nigeria”. Producer Daniel Okoduwa spoke.

Gossip Nation will premiere at Bankstown HOYTS, Cinema 6 on Saturday June 11th, 8:30pm. After party to be held. To book as an invited guest to the event, please contact either Scrim Entertainment on 9676 3407 or director Mike Kang on 0405 108 419"

for more information email: mailmikekang@gmail.com

You tell 'im, Penny

Penny reacts when a member of the opposition 'meows' at her.

Boombox Australia Tour

KevJumba, Jayesslee, D-Pryde, Andrew G, Nigahiga, Maribelle Anes and ???

Still undecided over the hottest Jayesslee twin, Sonia or Janice... One of life's hardest questions to answer.

Dumplings - Short Film

Dumplings from Chris Chan on Vimeo.

Starring Christopher Chan, Clara Pagone and Daniel Wu.
Written by Peter Lam with Christopher Chan.
Directed and Edited by Wye Keen Wong.

From MPK Studios and A.B.C. (Amateurs Being Cool)