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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Weddings at Metro Hotel Perth

Metro Hotel Perth offers you a complete wedding service, our wedding coordinators comprehensive experience and knowledge is shared personally with you.







Metro Hotel Perth offers you a complete wedding service, our wedding coordinators comprehensive experience and knowledge is shared personally with you. We hold a register of locally preferred wedding decorators, florists, musicians, cake decorators, stationers and limousine services to assist you with your decision making process.


The Panorama and City lights function rooms are the venues where your reception will be hosted and a site visit appointment is recommended so you may view the property and rooms, and be fully briefed about our facilities.


Metro Hotel Perth is located a few minutes walk from the picturesque Swan River foreshore and only 10 minutes from the Central Business District of Perth.


Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Sydney International Rowing Regatta 2015

The Sydney International Rowing Regatta is Australia's largest rowing event. The seven day event will be held from Monday 23 – Sunday 29 March 2015 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. It will comprise of the following competitions:


  • Australian Open Rowing Championships
  • Australian Open Schools Rowing Championships
  • King’s and Queen’s Cup Interstate Regatta

Australia’s best rowers will be on show in Sydney including our very own Kim Crow – 2012 London Olympic Games silver and bronze medallist and 2013 World Champion and 2013 AIS athlete of the year, Josh Dunkley-Smith – 2012 London Olympic Games silver medallist, Will Lockwood – 2012 London Olympic Games silver medallist and Kathryn Ross – 2013 Para-Rowing World Champion and 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games silver medallist.



Event Details:

Gates Open: 7:00am

Parking is free.

Daily Race Schedule available here

JUNIOR: 12 years and under free.

www.rowingaustralia.com.au
www.rowingdownunder.org

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

South Africa vs West Indies | ICC Cricket World Cup

Gayle Returning to Form in time for the Match against South Africa
Returning to Australia after 23 years, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will witness the best players in the world coming together, to create heroic performances and magical memories for friends and family as they battle for cricket's ultimate prize.




South Africa Squad for World Cup 2015

AB de Villiers(Captain), Hashim Amla, Kyle Abbott, Farhaan Behardien, Quinton de Kock(Wicketkeeper), Jean-Paul Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir, David Miller, Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso, Vernon Philander, Rilee Rossouw, Dale Steyn

West Indies Squad for World Cup 2015

Jason Holder(Captain), Marlon Samuels, Sulieman Benn, Darren Bravo, Jonathan Carter, Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, Denesh Ramdin(Wicketkeeper), Kemar Roach, Andre Russell, Darren Sammy, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Jerome Taylor

Watch Live

The nineteenth match of the ICC World Cup 2015 will be played between two of the best cricket teams of modern times, South Africa and West Indies. 

The match will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground, in the city of Sydney, Australia. With its 48,000 seating capacity, Sydney Cricket Ground is expected to host one of the very best and crowded matches in ICC 2015 World Cup.

As an interesting fact about the ground, Sydney Cricket Ground hosts cricket matches, as well as other sporting events like Australian rules football, rugby league football and rugby union matches.
Of the 14 teams that are participating in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, namely Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, West Indies and Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Ireland qualified through WCL Championship, while United Arab Emirates and Scotland qualified through World Cup Qualifier. The remaining 10 teams are full members.


Don't miss South Africa taking on the West Indies at the SCG.
For more information Click Here

Event Details:

Sydney Cricket Ground 
Moore Park Rd 
Moore Park 
NSW 2021 

Date 
Fri 27 Feb 2015 at 2:30pm

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Backstreet Boys in Sydney with Special Guests


It’s time to clear your schedule for May – Backstreet’s back and they’re bringing Kevin! 


One of the most successful groups of all time - BACKSTREET BOYS - are bringing their ‘In A World Like This Tour’ to Australia this autumn.

After reuniting with original member Kevin Richardson in 2013, all five original members recorded a new album, In A World Like This, filmed a revealing documentary ‘Show ‘Em What You're Made Of’, while embarking on a sold out tour across Europe and North America to rapt crowds celebrating 20 years making music… and now it’s Australia’s turn!

“This last year and a half of touring with my bandmates again couldn't have been any better, but I'm so excited to finally get back to Australia and play for our Aussie fans. It wouldn't feel complete without spending time in one of our favorite places!" - Kevin Richardson

Tickets will go on sale at midday on Monday February 23.

Telstra Thanks is bringing an exciting 48-hour pre-sale just for Telstra customers from 10am Wednesday February 18 until 10am Friday February 20. For more information and to register, visit: telstra.com/music

My Live Nation members can also be among the first to secure tickets during the pre-sale beginning next Friday, February 20 at 3pm. For complete tour and ticketing details, visit: www.livenation.com.au

VIP Packages, including Meet & Greets, are also available at:www.backstreetboys.com

Last spotted on our shores in 2012 as a four-piece, this time all of the boys are back live onstage, doing what they do best, entertaining the fans with smash hit after smash hit including ‘Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)’, ‘Incomplete’, ‘I Want It That Way’ and ‘Larger Than Life’.

Backstreet’s documentary, ‘Show ‘Em What You're Made Of’, is appearing as a limited release in cinemas across the world, debuting in the US last month and slated for an Australian release from March 28. Watch the trailer here.

Selling more than 130 million albums worldwide, Backstreet Boys have been dominating the music scene for two decades. True entertainers, masters of some of the greatest pop songs ever recorded, their concerts are not to be missed!

EVENT TIME: SATURDAY 9 MAY 2015, 8:00PM

Presented by: Live Nation

Tickets On Sale: Mon 23 Feb 2015

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Matilda The Musical | Lyric Theatre



“ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, A SHOW COMES OUT BLAZING AND RESTORES YOUR FAITH IN BROADWAY. MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS THAT SHOW.” - New York Post

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
 
Winner of 50 major international awards, including 12 for Best Musical, Matilda continues to delight audiences of all ages both in London and on Broadway before arriving at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from July 2015.

‘EASILY THE STANDOUT MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ - Sunday Times, (UK)

Get Tickets for Matilda at Ticketek


Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Deal


Visiting Melbourne for one of the many conventions or exhibitions? 


This great value deal has you covered with complimentary WiFi and bottle of water .

Experience the excitement of Melbourne when staying in your very own serviced boutique apartment in the CBD with trams and public transport within easy reach.



About Metro Apartments on Bank Place


Metro Apartments on Bank Place boasts 45 well-appointed guest rooms, 36 of which are fully contained, 1-bedroom apartments; other categories include 4 studios and 5 queen rooms. The apartments contain a queen size bed with ensuite bathroom and separate living/dining/kitchen area. 

The kitchen comes equipped with hotplates, convection microwave oven, fridge, dishwasher, cutlery, crockery, cookware utensils, and toaster. There is also a combination washer/dryer, a flat screen LCD television, and remote control, reverse cycle air conditioning. Maximum occupancy per apartment is 3 guests (charges apply for extra bedding).

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Les Misérables | Show at Capitol Theatre Sydney



Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, will open at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in March 2015.

The new production features glorious modernised staging, orchestrations and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. It has been praised by critics, fans and new audiences, breaking box office records internationally and inspiring filmmakers to make the outstandingly successful movie which went on to win 3 Oscar’s®, 3 Golden Globes® and 4 BAFTAs.



Playing the iconic role of Jean Valjean is established actor and musical theatre star Simon Gleeson. NIDA-trained Hayden Tee will play Valjean’s lifelong antagonist Javert while starring as Fantine is Patrice Tipoki. Playing Madame Thénardier is Lara Mulcahy and joining her in the role of Monsieur Thénardier is Australian theatre and cabaret favourite, Trevor Ashley.



Recent WAAPA graduates Kerrie Anne Greenland and Emily Langridge play Eponineand Cosette respectively. Chris Durling takes on the role of the passionate student leader of the revolution, Enjolras and Euan Doidge plays Marius the love struck revolutionary.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century revolutionary France, LES MISÉRABLES is a much loved blockbuster musical which has been seen by over 65 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the most popular musicals of all time. 

Having won more than 100 major awards around the world it has been hailed as the most stirring, moving musical ever. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, it is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “Stars”, “Bring Him Home”, “Do You Hear the People Sing?”, “One Day More”, “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”, “Master of the House” and many more.

This new production of LES MISÉRABLES made a triumphant return to Broadway earlier this year.

“Refreshing, rethought and every bit as epic.” Chicago Tribune
“A sizzling Les Mis for the 21st century ...” The Huffington Post

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours & 55 minutes including 20 minute interval


Metro Hotel Sydney Central is located directly opposite Capitol Theatre, so is an obvious accommodation choice when you next require a hotel when catching a show at Capitol Theatre

Palace Hotel Sydney is a nearby Venue for pre and post show meals and refreshments