Theatre Australia Website
November 11, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
theatre australia | your portal for australian theatre
BSJ recommends you to check out www.theatre.asn.au a portal for Australian theatre.
Its totally free to join and its a great way to meet and chat with other theatre people.
Theatre Australia is intended to be a forum for everyone with an interest in Australian theatre.
Wherever you are, whether professional or just starting out, this site aims to offer opportunities for us all to gather and share our enthusiasm for a live entertainment form that is far from dead and gone!
Theatre Australia depends on your active support and contributions. Hundreds of people are working to add information directly to what has become the largest resource of Australian theatre information available on the web.
So support your local theatre community by checking out Australians largest free protal website
BSJ News Team check out the SOH Backstage Tour
November 11, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Backstagejobscomau was given the opportunity check out the Backstage tour at the Sydney Opera House last Saturday Morning 8th November 2008.
We arrived at the Stage door entrance at the Sydney Opera House at 7.00am and were greeted by our very well dressed tour guide with a great big friendly smile.
You get a very quick briefing and you fill out your breakfast menu (will get to that later) then we headed thought the security gates with our personalised backstage access passes which you get to keep at the end of the tour.
From the moment I walked though the security gates our tour guide made me feel like a very special guest to the Sydney Opera House.
Our first stop was the Opera Theatre. Getting to stand on the conductor’s podium for a picture, being taken up to light rigging and walking through an underground backstage connecting tunnel that is literally below sea level were the parts that stood out most for me! But rest assured there is much more you will see!
As I don’t want to give away all of the tour, I will say that at the end of the tour we were treated to a first class breakfast in the famous green room. As the backstage tour is intimate with 8 people, this allows you as a group to sit back and chat about the tour and talk to your tour guide in a more relaxed atmosphere. And don’t forget your camera.
Trevor White
I loved this tour! You get to see the all parts of the Opera House and main stages from the perspective of performers, conductors and stage hands alike. The lovely tour guide will take you through the halls and under-ground areas telling anecdotal stories of some special performance moments and showing you the clever and unique inner designs of this incredible Australian icon. You will see parts of the Opera House that not even many of the staff get to see, you can even get your picture taken posing on the conductors podium in the beautiful Concert Hall!
I had a feeling of excitement knowing I was standing in areas where some of the world’s greatest performers have stood, or where the next Australian Idol will be standing in just two weeks time!
For anyone with a passion for fine music, Australia history or even unique architecture, this is a must and something I definitely won’t forget!
Rowan Elsey
Tour information
The 90 minute tours are conducted by experienced guides who share some of the secrets of the House and the real-life dramas that have more twist and turns than the average opera.
Backstage Tours operate daily, beginning at 7am. The early start ensures visitors can access the areas which are restricted later in the day when performers are rehearsing or technical crew are at work.
Bookings can be made online at sydneyoperahouse.com, by calling +61 2 9250 7250 or in person at the Guided Tours Desk in the Sydney Opera House Box Office Foyer
BSJ are giving you the chance to experiance this tour as we have one backstage pass to give away to be in the draw log on to our website www.backstagejobs.com.au and head to our competitions page. Terms and conditions are available.
Moshtix
November 10, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
BSJ Recommends Moshtix is an electronic ticketing company that provides ticketing for venues and events via a self service website, retail outlets and a national phone booking line.
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Check out Moshtix website www.moshtix.com.au
ETETC- Entertainment & Technical event training College
November 9, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
ETETC is Australia’s first industry based training provider for the Entertainment Industry covering all aspects of technical operations. ETETC is a Registered Training Organisation offering courses from Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre & Events to Diploma in Live Production Theatre & Events (Technical Production) and Diploma in Venues and Events.
Current, practical and technical skills are offered to new students who want to work within the varied fields of entertainment, theatre, live performances and corporate events.
ETETC delivers over 40 entertainment units from the Entertainment Training Package. Sound (Live), Lighting, Technical General, Audiovisual are some of the units available.
The industry now recognises the need for training for future continued development across the broad spectrum to address the critical shortfall of skilled personnel.
ETETC’s relationship with it’s sister company All Access Crewing Pty Ltd affords students the opportunity for training on the job and possible recruitment.
ETETC has established links with all major venues in Queensland, lighting, sound and audiovisual services and manufacturers. We have an existing and stable relationship with all Australian Promoters, as well as innovative associations with overseas companies, thus offering an exciting prospect for a career.
The demand for this training is becoming more substantial, with school-based trainees, and current personnel acquiring their formal qualifications by evidence via our online learning environment.
Email info@etetc.com
Telephone +61 7 3352 6371
Facsimile +61 7 3352 7698
Win a Backstage Tour – Theatre Tickets
November 9, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Subscribe to backstagejobs.com.au free jobs bulletin today and you get the chance to enter in to our new competitions.
You can win fantastic prizes like one free pass to Sydney Opera Houses Backstage Tour and also extra tickets are still up for grabs with New Theatres production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Click here to be directed to the Competitions page
Perth Theatre Company -The Haunting
November 9, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell