Kiss Symphony

Who'll lend me the air fare to Australia then?

One of the world's greatest bands KISS today announced one of the most spectacular concert events Australia will ever see, KISS SYMPHONY.

At a press conference in Melbourne, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss announced details of a one-off concert with the 60 piece Melbourne Symphony to be held at Telstra Dome on February 28, 2003.

The event, which has been months in planning, will celebrate the band's 30th anniversary, and will be filmed and recorded, and broadcast via pay per view around the world.

"When the Melbourne Symphony teams up with KISS, I promise the result will be no less than a symphonic sonic boom", Paul Stanley said today. "Beethoven and Mozart will rise up dancing with fists raised as we unleash a spectacle that will be both classic and classical. This time it's black tie AND black leather."

The idea for the event came from the office of promoter Andrew McManus, who toured the band in Australia 18 months ago.

"Once the idea came to us and we presented it to the band, they were in all guns blazing from day one. This will be undoubtedly one of the most incredible concerts Australia has ever seen and will reach fans all over the world, " McManus said. "On their last tour we sold more KISS tickets in Melbourne than in any other city, and that combined with the faciilities at the Telstra Dome led to the decision to hold the concert in Melbourne."

The marriage of KISS music and the Melbourne Symphony which we will hear on February 28 will be the result of months of work by conductors, arrangers and musicians, which begins shortly.

At today's press conference, 14 members of the Melbourne Symphony performed two songs "I Was Made For Loving You" and "I Wanna Rock'n'Roll All Night". Adorned with full KISS makeup whilst they played, it was a spectacular moment and an appetising teaser of what is to come!

Trevor Green, Managing Director Melbourne Symphony, said "KISS SYMPHONY is a fantastic opportunity for the Melbourne Symphony to demonstrate its versatility, broaden its appeal and reach a different audience. This is an exciting collaboration that will produce lots of energy and a big sound. We are thrilled to be involved with this international event. "

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Folkestone camera club update

On 30th March was our 5th digital image competition of the season when our members learn from the judges comments, tips, advice and experience. Our judge was Mr Dave Mason who came to us from Woolwich, a very experienced photographer, and his results (out of 20) were:-

Monochrome: GEMMA by Dave Turner 20

(21 emtroes) LOCAL TIKI by Paul Gavin LRPS 20

WALL OF WATER by Alice Gosling 20

BEACH, BOAT, SKY by Sue Cowell 19
WAITING FOR THE TIDE by John Mitchell 19
Open Group 2; MORNING MIST OVER HAWKSHEAD by Jan Mackay 20

(18 entries WINCHELSEA AT DUSK by Paul Melia 20

SUNSET OVER WESTMINSTER by Pam Wraight 18

THE PATH THROUGH THE WOODS by Tony Reeves18

Portrait Group 2: STEPHANIE by John Mitchell 20

(13 entries) PRINCESS STELLA by Monica Stringer 19 EMMA by Paul Melia 19

LIBBY by Jim Wraight 19

Open Group 1:- ROBIN (ERITHACUS RUBECULA) by Trevor Page 20

(16 entries) GERMAN PALIAMENT BERLIN by Paul Gavin LRPS 19

THREE RED CHAIRS by Bob Brisley LRPS DPAGB 19

PINK RUDBEKIA by Melanie Chalk 19

KINGS COLLEGE FRESHMAN by Arthur Bailey 19

Portrait Group 1: OLIVIA 3 by Paul Gavin LRPS 20

(9 entries) THOMAS by Keith Green 20

JESS AND LEAH by Sue Cowell 19

SU THAILAND by Alan Meek 19

Creative:- BENEATH THE WAVES by Dave Turner CPAGB 20

(15 entries) LOST SOLES by John Mitchell 20

AEROSPACE by Paul Gavin LRPS 19

NIGHTMARE by Bob Brisley LRPS DPAGB 19

WATER MUSIC by Alice Gosling 1

Although we are coming to the end of our season we still have 5 more competitions to see. New members are still coming along too, so we hope they will continue into the next season.

Saturday 19th April is the Kent County Photographic Association Biennial Audio Visual Competition which Folkestone is proud to be hosting this year. It is being held at the St. Andrews Methodist Church Hall, Surrenden Road, Cheriton from 2 p.m. Further details can be found on our website.

Many photographs taken by members, including the above with 20 points, can be seen on our website at www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk

Our meetings are held at the St Georges Church, Audley Road, (on the corner of Shorncliffe Road opposite West Station) Folkestone September to May, on Mondays at 7.45pm. New members are always welcome, if interested please phone Mrs Jenny Barraclough (Press Officer) 01303 245399. E mail: jenny-bar@btconnect.com

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Folkestone Camera Club

If this site had a clubs and societies section, stuff like this would definitely be in it:

Monday 14th May saw Mr John Butler ARPS DPAGB APAGB, returning to judge our 6th and final print competition of the season. With his usual expertise, and hints and tips on how we could improve our entries his marks (out of 20) were:-

Novice:- The Blue door Trevor Page 20

(5 entries) Guardian of the Golden Temple Eve Wilson 19

Intermediate:- The close of the day Muriel Hilliard 20

(11 entries) Looking out from De La Warr Sue Cowell 19

Advanced:- Farmer in the Tian Shan Mountains Kyrgyzstan

Marie-Laure Stone DPAGB 20

(11 entries) Dwarf Mongoose Serengeti Ian Stone CPAGB 19

Portraits -

Novice:- Natalie Trevor Page 20

(4 entries) Here’s looking at you looking at me Derek Green 18

Intermediate:- Michelle Sue Cowell 20

(5 entries) Michelle Maurice Worsley 19

Mischief Gill Jefferson 19

Advanced:- Peter Frank Barraclough 20

(8 entries) The Clown Paul Gavin LRPS 20

Uyghur Elder in Kashgar N/China

Marie-Laure Stone DPAGB 19

ST. AUBYN CUP LANDSCAPE COMPETITION (32 entries)

1st (Trophy Winner) `Tree Mound; Frank Barraclough

2nd` ’Castle Hill, Folkestone’ Frank Barraclough

3rd ‘Morning Frost Alkham’ Paul Gavin LRPS

These Print Competitions have ended our 2006/2007 season, with only our Annual Dinner and Awards Night to follow on 25th May.

The above winning photographs, scoring 20 points, can be seen on our website at www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk

We are certainly doing well – within the club we now have, among our members, A.R.P.S., L.R.P.S., C.P.A.G.B., and D.P.A.G.B. award and competition winners of acceptances and prizes, we are without a doubt among the top clubs in Kent now, not only for our members personal achievements but also as a club. We have won several Battles this season, including, the Eurotunnel Trophy against Deal, Gateway (Dover), and Canterbury, (where we tied with Gateway (Dover)), and at the Battle at Malling we tied 2nd with 10 clubs entering.

If you have ever come along to our club and, perhaps been disappointed with that particular evenings presentation, do please come along and ‘try us again’. We now have approximately 70 members and our club is very strong, as you can see from above. Unfortunately some potential new members come along and that actual evening may not be their ‘cup-of-tea’ so they don’t come again, which is a shame as we have so much to offer anyone who is interested in photography. Our programme covers many aspects of photography and we try to suit everyones taste and ability Our motto is ‘We don’t Teach, But You Learn’. Our new season will commence on 3rd September, and the Programme will be on our website for viewing from August.

Our meetings are held at the St Georges Church, Audley Road, (on the corner of Shorncliffe Road opposite West Station) Folkestone on Mondays at 7.45pm. New members are always welcome, if interested please phone Mrs Jenny Barraclough (Press Officer) 01303 245399. E mail: jenny-bar@btconnect.com

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