#Moomba festival

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Hey guys. I thought to share a funny bit of my family history, as this year marks 50 years of the annual birdman rally, which is held every year at the Melbourne Moomba Festival.

It is a charity event in which people dress up in funny costumes, or choose to actually fly, by running off a ramp into the Yarra River.

It was started by my grandfather, George Abel. A man just as crazy as one would think to come up with such a ridiculous idea. I’ve always looked up to him, and in the last few years, due to age, his hasn’t been able to attend, with me even planning to one day take part in honour of him. He is currently 92 years old.

For those curious as to who ‘Ann’ is, she is my grandmother, my grandpa’s late wife, who sadly passed away two years ago rather unexpectedly. She was someone who was the complete opposite to my grandpa, but despite that, he loved her dearly.

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Day 8: Moomba

The iconic Moomba Festival welcomes people into the city annually on the Labour Day long weekend in March, to experience the traditions and fun of Melbourne’s longest running and largest community festival.

A celebration of Melbourne, Moomba is famous for its Moomba Monarchs who reign over the traditional Monday Street parade, Birdman Rally on the Yarra River, carnival in Alexandra Gardens and nightly fireworks.

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Moomba festival!

Each year, Melbourne hosts an amazing festival called the Moomba Festival. Stretching across a large expense of the riverbanks, the festival hosts a wide range of activities from water-ski competitions to standard carnivals. With each night closing with fireworks. Given you are here in Melbourne seeking an adventure – the Moomba festival is certainly on your list. You invite your newfound friends to join in on the fun and soon it becomes a group of 6 girls in Melbourne on some form of adventure hanging out.

Initially it was a simple meet-up to catch the fireworks. You figured, squeezing in two social events would therefore be fine. But soon it became a 4pm to midnight affair. For who goes to a festival just for the closing? You really were kidding yourself when you thought it would be a doable day.

By 3.30pm, you are on the streets of Melbourne, making the trek to the river. By 4pm, you and the girls are roaming the carnival – some queue for the games, others like you check out the food. You queue for one dish, eat the dish as you queue for another. The carnival itself is everything you remember of pop-up carnivals in UK. The shooting games, creepy clowns, thrilling rides and the VERY long queues for it all. You do find yourself in a non-food queue – to spin the wheel of fortune at Channel 9 News booth. Everyone is a winner (you get chupa chops for participating), but you are a true winner of a sports water bottle too :D

The group finds a relatively spacious and quiet spot to sit, chat and take the necessary selfies while waiting for the highlight of the program – silent disco!

This silent disco was far more fun that any you have ever had. It is no ordinary head-phone wearing dancers on a dance floor. You have a silent disco guide all geared up in the fashionable clothes of the 80s dance aerobics. His name is Yo-Yo and he gets you all warmed up with some disco moves – think Grease Lightning. With the warm up over, it now truly starts. For there is no fix dance floor, the world is a stage and the carnival your dance floor. You roam about under his guidance, everyone doing coordinated moves as they snake around unsuspecting normies who stare at you crazies. Naturally as they stare, you amongst the crazies approach. You sing out loud (probably off tune) and and show off your moves at a proximity that can be unnerving to the normies. Think stomping over to picnic goers and kids happy with their stuffed toy prize they had just won, and Michael Jackson-ning them with “Can You Feel It”. You don’t stop till they say “Yes”. When a curated group of crazies come together, such acts of nuisance becomes fun, amusing, and perfectly normal. You are no longer embarrassed to be on ‘stage’ dancing coordinated moves to Katy Perry’s Hot n Cold. Likewise, the normies are not irritated by your intrusion but rather they whip their phones out to film you while having this bemused grins on their faces. Naturally amongst all these, you find the true crazies. They are not part of the headphone wearer, but they here you sing the song. They recognise it and with that, they jump in to your circle and flash off some moves (some amazing others hilarious) while shouting out the lyrics at the top of their voices. Your guide makes mention to this, how he finds it absolutely amazing whenever these randoms cut it and how they have absolutely no idea he is talking ‘shit’ about them. Not that he really is, because the disco has a PG rating :D

You and your group were a little worried as the silent disco timings were a little delayed which meant possibly missing the fireworks. But the dancing was absolutely fun and you decided it was alright to miss fireworks. You can see them every year, but a silent disco tour? That is rare. Things turn out perfect though – for your guide plans an amazing finish to the dancing. He snakes you through moves all the way to the riverbanks and just as the fireworks begins, the tune you hear changes. Yes, its Katy Perry’s Fireworks! Amidst the normies crowded around to watch the fireworks, there you are,

“letting your colours burst, making those around you go ‘oh, oh, oh’”,

while watching in awe the splendour of the fireworks.

Your newfound friend mentions, and all agrees, this would be one of those nights where you would watch the shaky, bad lighting videos and flick through pictures and remember the fantastic night you had. Perhaps you won’t meet the girls you hung out with again but the camaraderie as you danced and sang along to the silent crowd would always be a fond memory of your days in Melbourne.

Just in case you were wondering, no you didn’t catch the iconic birdman rally or parade - so was it a classic Moomba festival experience? Perhaps not. But was it a MOOMBA experience? Definitely.

#Moomba festival #Melbourne #Fun night out #Silent Disco #memorable day

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Moomba Festival 2023 – Dates, Parade, Rides And Fireworks

Melbourne's Moomba Festival, which honors the city's rich cultural past and diverse people, is a much-anticipated yearly event. The event has gained prominence since it began in 1955 and today draws visitors from all around the world. Moomba Festival 2023 is set to be a highlight of the city's cultural calendar with its exhilarating parade, exhilarating rides, and dazzling fireworks display. The festival, which spans four days and offers attendees the chance to experience the finest of Melbourne's art, music, sport, and cuisine, is a must-attend event for both locals and visitors. Read More

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Found slide: Elizabeth Street, Naarm Melbourne, decorated for the 1959 Moomba Festival. Photo by a member of the Radford family

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“  don’t hold back for my sake  ” || Zell

"Don't tempt me with a good time. Fall in, Dincht."

It is a far cry from last night, holding hands and walking through the chaotic lanes of the Garden Festival, and there's a stuffed moomba that he'd won her still sitting on her dresser, but it's a new day, and her voice is sharp, the order barked.

He knows that Michele Xu on the clock and Michele Xu off the clock are two entirely different people, and the difference is only exaggerated by the fact that half of her instructors are down with some unidentifiable illness and she's been forced to take over morning drill.

She pulls herself up, gets right in his face. He gets no privilege here, not in Garden ranks.

"Is there saltwater between your ears? I said, fall in line."

#worldlydiversity #c:

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Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh's appearance in Melbourne's Moomba Festival parade - ABC News

This would just be another bit of bland trivia if not for one quirk: Moomba is a prank name. Credited to an Aboriginal activist named Bil Onus, he claimed it meant "let's get together and have fun." Near as anyone can tell, it actually means "Up your arse".

Michelle Yeoh was crowned Miss Up Yer Bum International 1984.

#michelle yeoh #australia #moomba

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Meimiday 2023 Wall of Awesome

GET EXCITE!

January 28th is my birthday, dubbed Meimiday several years ago by my friends (I think it was hojo who started it). For those years, I would spend all day watching streams from said friends playing games for my birthday entertainment. Eleven years ago, however, when asked what I’d like to see I kinda just went “Why don’t you just beat some games?” and so the festivities truly began. Most of us frequent the Backloggery, so it’s kinda easy to see why it has snowballed~

ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE??

Hojo Several braindead masochists only need apply achievements in Final Fantasy XIV (resplendent tools, luminary pick and axe) :C: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII :P: Mega Man X Legacy Collection :P: The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince :B: & :C: Abzu

SaintTweeter :B: Demon's Souls (Remake) :B: Samurai Maiden :B: Asterigos Curse of the Stars

Dia :B: Final Fantasy XIII-2 :B: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII :B: Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy

Ginger :B: Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Ange :B: Picross S2 :B: Steamworld Dig 2

Lyndis :C: Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island :B: Into the Breach

ConsoleHandheld :B: Picross S Mega Drive & Master System edition (Switch)

Drumble :B: Sniper Elite 4 Deluxe Edition :B: A Short Hike :B: Titanfall 2

rpgamer606 :B: Fire Emblem Engage

TheKnightOfNee :C: Picross S2

ikzune :B: Axiom Verge

Valkoor :B: Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory :B: Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth :C: LostWinds :B: Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Macc :B: Ice Climber (FDS) :C: Quake (Steam) :C: Picross e6 (3DS DL) :B: Picross e7 (3DS DL)

AstraeFeres :B: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

eski514 :B: Diablo II: Lord of Destruction :B: Mario Party :B: Fallout 3 :B: Super Meat Boy :B: Rimworld (w/ Workshop) :B: Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (SNES) :B: Metal Slug 2 :B: Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack :B: Tekken 3 :B: Mega Man 3 :B: Borderlands 2: Mechromancer Pack

FEZ :B: Doom: Epic :C: Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind

Moomba :B: Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Neko :B: Christmas Puzzle

Slythex :B: Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

CephiYumi :B: Kirby's Adventure :B: Super Mario World :B: Star Fox

Try4ce :B: Quake (PS5)

endaso :B: & :C: Tormented Souls

John :B: Pokemon Scarlet

Paladin356 :C: Wonder Boy: Monster Lair (Arcade)

Honorable Mention: Floony (Always so eager~) :B: Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

Honorable Mention: ikzune (Australia timezone enthusiasm~) :C: The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki :B: Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

Honorable Mention: PaperLink64 :P: SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated

Honorable Mention: KasumiBlue :B: Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight

Honorable Mention: Geminias :B: Final Fantasy XIII :B: Prey

#Meimiday

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Yarn Strong Sista is dedicated to sharing and preserving Aboriginal culture through the art of storytelling by our aboriginal storytellers and immersive cultural events. Our consultants combine contemporary and traditional methods to bring authentic experiences to children and adults.

Storytelling and Festivals

Yarn Strong Sista Consultants are proud to blend contemporary and traditional storytelling methods, employing various mediums such as artwork, story cards, children's books, and music. Our storytelling sessions are designed to be more than just narratives; they are gateways to understanding and appreciating the rich tapestry of Aboriginal culture.

Interactive Sessions: We engage audiences of all ages with stories that are told and shown through vibrant art and engaging music.

Cultural Insights: Each story is a lesson in Aboriginal history, values, and perspectives, shared with the warmth and inclusivity inherent in our community.

Visual Stories: Our use of art in storytelling captures the imagination, making each narrative a memorable visual experience.

Musical Narratives: Music accompanies our stories, adding emotional depth and cultural richness.

At Yarn Strong Sista, we believe in the power of hands-on experiences to foster a deeper connection with Aboriginal culture. Our face painting and puppetry sessions are fun and educational, offering insights into indigenous symbols, animals, and traditions.

Children can choose designs based on Indigenous animals, tracks, and symbols, such as kangaroo, echidna, possum, emu, lizard, and snake.

Our face painters share stories about each design, teaching children indigenous words and the significance of the colours of the Aboriginal flag.

"The Possum Hunt" Puppet Show highlights Aunty Iris's childhood adventures. This contemporary story, performed by Annette Sax, offers a glimpse into Aboriginal culture through children's eyes.

The show has been adapted for diverse audiences, including translations for non-English speakers and sign language interpretations during festivals.

Festivals and Community Events

Yarn Strong Sista regularly participates in festivals across Victoria, including the Moonee Valley Children's Festival, Moomba, and The Big West Festival. Our consultants bring the spirit of Aboriginal culture to these events through storytelling, face painting, puppetry, art experiences, and traditional games.

A Celebration for All Ages

For Children: Our activities are designed to entertain and educate, making learning about Aboriginal culture an adventure.

For Adults: We offer a chance to connect with Aboriginal traditions and stories, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation.

Explore the captivating world of Aboriginal storytelling with Yarn Strong Sista! 

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I came across this slightly bizarre but beautiful guitar performance titled "Good Society - A Jane Austen Role Playing Game" from the Moomba Festival in March of last year. Although my initial reaction was slightly confused as I tried to translate the words and connect them to Jane Austen and the Good Society, I soon began to understand the connection and had an appreciation for the song. The following lyrics specifically stuck out to me: "quiet desperation, seems to be the English way" and "my heart took somewhere else away from who I say I am." These lyrics are representative of Austen, as well as the Good Society and the themes it sets up in gameplay. 

The Good Society furthers the typical characters and plot lines that Jane Austen masterfully and strategically incorporates into each of her novels, giving the readers a chance to apply these themes to a customizable and personal setting. Things like the “Monologue Card” serve to deepen the readers connection with these character tropes and storylines and give them more of a real life and personal feel in terms of rendition. This song arguably does the same thing, in the way that it takes the Austinian themes and gameplay themes and turns them into a personal form of expression, which in this case, is music. Although it may not be understood for everyone, it serves to represent the singer’s personal connection with Austen and the way that they relate and digest themes of love, romance, in the lens of Austen. Maybe the point isn’t for everyone to understand or relate, similar to how each game played in the Good Society is representative of the specific group that plays it and would most likely be drastically different for each group dependent on its members and relation to Austen. Instead, these forms of gameplay and expression represent individuality in the context of Austen, and how these literary strategies personally reflect in the readers, or Jane Austen’s audience. 

#jane austen #jane austen aesthetic #jane austen characters #jane austen books #jane austen adaptations #jane austen quotes #Youtube

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Melbourne’s Moomba parade cancelled due to heat as festivalgoers in Victoria advised to leave amid fire warnings

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Cultural Events and Festivals in Melbourne

Melbourne, the vibrant and multicultural capital city of the Australian state of Victoria, is known for its thriving arts and cultural scene. Throughout the year, the city comes alive with a myriad of events and festivals that celebrate its rich diversity and heritage. From music and dance to food and fashion, Melbourne offers something for everyone. Here are some of the top cultural events and festivals that make Melbourne a must-visit destination.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival:

One of the largest comedy festivals in the world, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival attracts renowned comedians and emerging talents from across the globe. Held annually from March to April, the festival showcases a range of shows, stand-up performances, and improv acts, bringing laughter to the city's venues and streets.

Moomba Festival:

Moomba, a beloved community festival, takes place over the Labor Day long weekend in March. Celebrating Melbourne's diverse cultures, it features a colorful parade, fireworks, live music, water sports activities, and the iconic Birdman Rally. Moomba Festival is a perfect blend of fun, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

White Night Melbourne:

White Night Melbourne is an all-night cultural extravaganza that transforms the city into a magical wonderland. Inspired by the Nuit Blanche concept, the event features spectacular light installations, art projections, music performances, and interactive experiences. White Night Melbourne encourages locals and visitors to explore the city's streets and immerse themselves in its vibrant artistic atmosphere.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival:

Melbourne is renowned for its food and wine culture, and the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival showcases the city's culinary delights. With a focus on local produce and innovative flavors, the festival offers an array of events, including food and wine tastings, masterclasses, and dining experiences hosted by renowned chefs. It is a gastronomic journey not to be missed.

Melbourne Fashion Festival:

Celebrating the creativity and style of the fashion industry, the Melbourne Fashion Festival showcases the latest trends and designs from both established and emerging designers. The event includes runway shows, industry forums, workshops, and retail experiences, making it a must-attend event for fashion enthusiasts.

These are just a few examples of the cultural events and festivals that make Melbourne a cultural hub. With its year-round calendar of festivities, the city continues to inspire and entertain locals and visitors alike. Whether you are a comedy enthusiast, a food lover, or an art aficionado, Melbourne has something to offer that will ignite your passion and leave you with lasting memories.

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Entry 3: eSports Events

eSports is fast becoming one of the fasted growing media (Hamri & Sjoblom, 2017), with an estimated viewership above 70 million as of 2013 (Warr, 2014, as cited in Hamri & Sjoblom, 2017), which increased to 532.1 million in 2023 (Ruby, 2023). eSports can be described as competitive gaming involving high level of skills (Scholz, 2019; British eSports, 2016, as cited in Cunningham et al, 2018). It is a service that is comprised of tangible assists in training locations and intangible assets such as players (Bose, 2019) and the competitions those players participate in. Scholz (2019) considers eSports to be a “big business” (p 3), using the examples of the “human motivation to play and watch” (p 3) to highlight similarities with traditional sport. While the age demographic is mainly 18- to 34-year-olds (Scholz, 2019), eSports have an additional target market: people who are not active except for involvement in eSports (Cunningham et al., 2018).

The Australian eSports League (AEL) overseas two leagues in Australia; the High School League and University League (Australian eSports League, 2023). The High School League formed in 2019, and involves over 50 high schools and 1500 students total, with games ranging from SSBU, Overwatch, Rocket League and Minecraft (Australian eSports League, 2023). The University League formed in 2017, and has had 28 universities and over 3000 players compete in games such as Rocket League, CS:GO, Rainbow Six Siege, Dota 2, World of Tanks, Tekken 7 and SSBU (Australian eSports League, 2023).

DreamHack is an eSports event located in Melbourne, Australia. It is overseen by ESL Faceit Group, who “unite players, fans and creators around the eSports and games they love” (ESL Faceit Group, 2023) (See Figure 5). Their target audience is the gaming community, and they aim to deliver unique experiences at the event where people can “connect, explore, win, play a part and be yourself through a gaming lifestyle experience” (ESL Faceit Group, 2023).

Figure 5. Gaming at Dreamhack ESL Faceit Group. (2023).

The Game Expo is a new eSport event in Australia, with a focus on gaming culture and creativity (Wilson, 2022). It was help at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in March, with the aim to put “gaming culture forward on Melbourne’s festive Moomba weekend” (Wilson, 2022). The target market for The Game Expo is anyone who enjoys games (Wilson, 2022), regardless of their level of skill, involvement, or professional abilities.

References Australian eSports League News. (2023, January 19). Upcoming events 2023. Australian eSports League. https://ael.org.au/upcoming-events-2023/

Bose, R. (2019). Whitepaper Series eSports [PDF]. Mercer Capital. https://mercercapital.com/content/uploads/Mercer-Capital_eSports-Whitepaper-Series.pdf

Cunningham, Fairley, S., Ferkins, L., Kerwin, S., Lock, D., Shaw, S., & Wicker, P. (2018). eSport: Construct specifications and implications for sport management. Sport Management Review, 21(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2017.11.002

ESL Faceit Group. (2023). Gaming at Dreamhack [Photograph] https://eslfaceitgroup.com/brands/we-are-dreamhack/

ESL Faceit Group. (2023). Home Page. https://eslfaceitgroup.com/

ESL Faceit Group. (2023). We Are Dreamhack. https://eslfaceitgroup.com/brands/we-are-dreamhack/

Hamari, & Sjöblom, M. (2017). What is eSports and why do people watch it? Internet Research, 27(2), 211–232. https://doi.org/10.1108/IntR-04-2016-0085

Ruby, D. (2023, March 10). 44+ eSports statistics for 2023 (Trends, Facts & Insights). Demand Sage. https://www.demandsage.com/esports-statistics/

Scholz, T. M. (2019). Esports is business : Management in the world of competitive gaming. Springer International Publishing AG.

The Game Expo. (2023, February 14). Introducing The Game Expo! [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw0AmOqzjDY

Wilson, R. (2022, November 29). New Australian gaming event coming in March 2023. Game On Aus. https://www.gameonaus.com/new-australian-gaming-event-coming-in-march-2023/

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Chandler - Vocals, Piano

Discover the rising star of pop music, Chandler. Hailing from Brisbane, this talented singer-songwriter has already made a name for himself with seven hit singles, including "I'm Original" and "My Own Personal Pain." With musical influences ranging from Elton John to Coldplay, Chandler's versatility knows no bounds, captivating audiences of all ages with his powerful performances.

With nine years of experience playing at various venues around Australia, including the Brisbane Festival and Melbourne's Moomba Festival, Chandler is a seasoned performer. His exceptional musical talent is evidenced by his numerous educational achievements, including a Diploma of Arts in Music from the Australian College of the Arts, where he was the youngest ever student to be accepted into the course. Chandler has been mentored by some of the biggest names in the music industry and continues to develop his unique sound with the help of his talented mentor.

Instrumentation: Vocals, Piano

Music Genre: Pop

Size: Solo

Setlist: Chandler

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Hire For: Restaurants, Parties, Cafes, Pubs, Festivals

Equipment Supplied: Yes

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Found slide: Waterskiing display on the Birrarung Yarra River, Naarm Melbourne, during the Moomba Festival, circa 1983 (photographer unknown)

#found slide #naarm #melbourne #kulin nation #victoria #australia #agfachrome #moomba #1983

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Moomba Festival ICONIC Moomba Parade 2022 (FULL SHOW in HD)

Australian parade

 melbounre, 

i was actually looking for the Las Vegas  Summer parade, but    you know  google  it  keeps  giving me  austraian things, even though las vegas is  like melbourne, a  cashed up,  desert

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