Hugh Jackman Announces Broadway to Oz National Tour

HUGH Jackman is returning home for a national concert tour. 
  
The Hollywood star has announced a five-city arena concert tour in November and December, Broadway To Oz, based on his hit Broadway show, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway.

The Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony Award winner promises a high-octane show taking audiences on a journey through his life so far, performing along with choirs, dancers and musicians.

“Anybody who knows me knows that keeping secrets is not my forte ... today is the announcement of a true bucket list moment for me,” Jackman told reporters in Sydney on Monday.

The production will showcase some of his biggest hits, including The Boy from Oz and Les Miserables, as well as a nod to his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise.

“Broadway To Oz is a dream come true. This is THE show I’ve always wanted to bring home,” he said, promising fans, “You will get to know the real me.”

Jackman’s wife Deborra-Lee Furness and daughter Ava were present for the big announcement.
The eight-date concert tour will kick off in Melbourne on November 24, continuing on to Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.

TOURING NOV & DEC 2015 

Tickets go on sale on Monday August 31 from Ticketek.

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Results of the Metro Hotels City2Surf fundraiser for OzHarvest

Metro team fundraising for OzHarvest at City2Surf 2015

The Metro team - headed by Simon Wanstall (Property Manager of Metro Hotel on Pitt) - have fundraised $1500 dollars for OzHarvest during the City2Surf run over the weekend. All of us at Metro are very proud of their effort and dedication. The money raised will help rescue and deliver an additional 3000 meals to vulnerable Australians.

OzHarvest relies solely on the generosity of our supporters to keep their vans on the road rescuing food for those in need. Australia wide they rescue over 260 tonnes of perfectly good food bound for landfill every month, and redistribute it to over 600 charities that feed people in need. This also reduces landfill waste so it's better for the environment too.

By donating to OzHarvest, here are some charities that we've helped:

• “Each day OzHarvest will ring us and see how much food we need. It’s got so big now, to the point where we used to be in the red but now we’re in the black, when it comes to financials, so that money can be distributed to welfare matters more. Before clients were just like, “We’re gonna get some sandwiches up at the Mission,” whereas now they’re like, “What can we pick today?” Full meals. I feel like they’re actually being fed well now, whereas before we couldn’t afford vegetables and fruit. Now they’re actually getting all the vital stuff in their diets; all the greens and the protein and the things that sustain them, plus they get to take some home as well, which is pretty amazing for their evening meals.” - Pastor Brian Unterheinner, Newtown Mission

• “We have had a lot of different occasions where students have come to school and said that “they haven’t eaten over the weekend” or there hasn’t been much food in the house, and so to pack them lunch or to give them fresh food to take home is just amazing and we have to thank OzHarvest for providing food for them!“ - Audrey Nable, Community Liaison Officer at a behavioural school based in Campbelltown

Donations to OzHarvest are welcome and can be made here: https://city2surf2015.everydayhero.com/au/metro-hotels-sydney

More food for thought:

• http://www.ozharvest.org/news/ozharvest-and-the-united-nations-call-on-australias-leaders-to-set-a-target-to-reduce-food-waste-by-50-per-cent-by-2025/
• http://www.ozharvest.org/news/ozharvest-successfully-feeds-ten-thousand-people-using-surplus-at-united-nations-think-eat-save-events-to-fight-food-waste/

Social responsibility & community events at Metro Hotel on Pitt

Every month, staff at Metro Hotel on Pitt have been participating in events and helping charities to give something back to the community and more. 

What we have done so far in 2015:

• March: Earth Hour – all public spaces candle lit and all energy savings in place that day, encouraged guests to do so also.
• April: ANZAC day – supported Legacy Sydney with sales of coffee/tea during the march that raised over $700 https://legacy.everydayhero.com/au/metro-hotel-on-pitt We also offered 10 cents tea and coffee to war veterans.
• May: InstaPhoto walk – Engaged with Sydney’s biggest festival through local photography http://metrohotelonpitt.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/vivid-photowalk-competition-winner.html and
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• June: Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea – held a staff bake and share event which raised $130 through donations to help cancer research https://secure.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?Referrer=%26Referrer%3ddirect%252fnone&RegistrationID=888905#&panel1-2
• July: Sydney Homeless Connect – 25% of our employees volunteered their time to be chaperones for the day. We are also washing the 200+ volunteer shirts before and after the event. Here they have thanked us on their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/sydneyhomelessconnect/posts/1124538430894713?notif_t=page_tag
• August [LATEST]: OzHarvest fundraiser at City2Surf – lead by Simon and supported by our amazing staff, we've fundraised $1.5K for OzHarvest - money will help rescue and deliver an additional 3000 meals to Aussies in need: https://city2surf2015.everydayhero.com/au/metro-hotels-sydney

What’s Next?

 R U OK? Day - The welfare of our guests, colleagues and loved ones is important here at Metro Hotel on Pitt. During September we will be holding a series of events to encourage conversation, promote friendship, comradery and hopefully raise the awareness of the campaign to ask R U OK?

Metro Hotel Group has a strong history of ensuring their workforce is given the opportunity to talk to someone should anything not be okay through their Employee Assistance Line and Metro Hotel on Pitt is delighted to further strengthen this link and communication about mental health.

Events for our hotel team will include:

• Coffee making classes
• Bread making experience
• Sushi rolling class
• Wine tasting
• Tea tasting

We will also be holding trust based games and talking a lot more about the stigmas behind this simple question. Our mantra borrowed from www.RUOK.org.au, is that it isn’t okay to ask to borrow someone’s toothbrush, but it is okay to ask R U OK?

Metro Hotels Sydney City2Surf

 

 

As many of you already know, Simon has coordinated a ‘Metro Hotels Sydney’ team for the City2Surf, which is happening this weekend!

 

We hope to raise money for OzHarvest Sydney so they can continue their excellent work with homelessness. Please help us to help them!

 

You don’t need to participate in the race to help. Donations are welcome and can be made here: https://city2surf2015.everydayhero.com/au/metro-hotels-sydney   

Feel free to share this info amongst staff, friends etc too.

 

Thanks in advance for your support!

Ten Reasons Why You Should Check Out the Gladstone Show

THE Gladstone Show kicks off tomorrow, so we've put together a list of ten things on offer not to be missed.

Ten Reasons Why You Should Check Out the Gladstone Show 

1. First trucks: The monster trucks are here and ready to cause some mayhem. Gladstone will get to see a brand new monster truck never seen before in Australia. The performance will begin from 6pm Wednesday and consist of car crushing and other tricks. 

2. Motor cross: Zac Mckenzie and Jake May will perform their latest tricks including back flips at the free style motor cross event on their motorbikes. The performance will begin after the monster trucks (which start at 6pm) as part of the night performances in the show ring. 

3. Wedding cakes: Wedding cakes on display! Some cake entries have been reported to be up to 1m high in this competition. Anyone can enter, as long as they have a killer cake recipe. 

4. Syco Sam: Rolling completely on its roof with flashing lights underneath, the Syco Sam bus is one of the all day rides available at the show. It is a kid's favourite Australia-wide. 

5. Horticulture: The show will include a horticulture tent holding some of Gladstone's rarest and finest plants on display all day. In previous years organisers have had to re-arrange the tent to make room for all the entries. 

6. Bar: Adults can head to the bar throughout the day if they are feeling a bit thirsty after an action packed ride with the kids, or just want to relax and have a drink and watch the performances. 

7. Arts and crafts: The arts and crafts tent will be open all day; with award-winning art and needle work and photography on display. Anyone can enter their own exhibits for all of Gladstone to see. 

8. Food: Dagwood dogs and hot chips; what better way to celebrate Show day than by indulging in some of the great show foods on offer all over the showgrounds from the moment the gates open to the finish. 

9. Show bags: Everybody loves a show bag, and the Gladstone show promises to have hundreds of different show bags, from Spiderman to Dora the Explorer. 

10. Fireworks: If you love fireworks, the Gladstone Show is the place for you. To finish off the night there will be a firework show. Stay until 8.30 pm to watch.

An Evening With Oprah - 2015 Australia Tour

Oprah Winfrey comes to Australia this December 2015 to headline a multi-city arena tour "An Evening With Oprah", presented by Swisse. Oprah will take to the stage, bringing her personal story and insights to life in a one-of-a-kind intimate evening.

"I can't wait to see everyone again in Australia," said Oprah Winfrey. "It is hard to believe it has been five years since I was there, and I look forward to being reconnected, rejuvenated and reinspired about what is possible for our lives. I am also excited to visit New Zealand for the very first time!"

TOUR DATES:

• Wed 2 Dec Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC 
• Fri 4 Dec Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA 
• Mon 7 Dec Perth Arena, Perth, WA 
• Thu 10 Dec  Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD 
• Sat 12 Dec Allphones Arena, Sydney, NSW

Get Tickets at Ticketek
 

ABOUT THIS EVENT:

Oprah Winfrey fans will have the chance to watch the talk show mogul dish out self-help advice in the flesh when tickets to her Australian arena tour go on sale at 1pm today. But it won't come cheap.
The 61-year-old last month announced she would return to Australia after a five year absence for her headline show An Evening With Oprah, which is due to tour the country in December.

Pre-sale tickets sold out within hours last week and fans hoping for cheap tickets will be disappointed to hear the most affordable seats ($99) have already been snapped up.

In Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne the cheapest seats available when general admission tickets go on sale this afternoon will set fans back $264.

If money is no object, then Oprah fans can fork-out a staggering $2499 for the the "'O' VIP Photo + Soundcheck Experience" which includes a seat in the first 10 rows, a group photo with Oprah and a 15-minute group Q&A session.

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Qantas Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks - Bledisloe Cup Sydney

Witness the ultimate rivalry in Australian sport when the Qantas Wallabies go head-to-head with the NewZealand All Blacks during the 2015 Bledisloe Cup.

2015 is a big year for Rugby with everything on offer and the players can’t do it alone. We’ll need all loud supporters and quiet believers, gold wig-wearers and badge grabbing jersey supporters.

The Rugby Championship sees the Qantas Wallabies go head-to-head with rivals; the Springboks, the Pumas and All Blacks over five gruelling weeks in the toughest Rugby tournament in the world.

We need you. Because together, the Wallabies are stronger.

EVENT DETAILS

Venue: ANZ Stadium, NSW
Date: Sat 8 Aug 2015 8:00pm - Bledisloe Cup

Juniors: 4-16 Years inclusive
Concessions: Full Time & Tertiary Students aged 17 and over (not International Students), Govt Pensioners (War, Aged). Does not apply to Seniors.
Family Tickets: 2 Adults + 2 Juniors OR 1 Adult and 3 Juniors

Please bring photo ID to the venue for proof of eligibility.

GOLD BRIGADE

Are you a loud, passionate fan?
Are you the one who chants and sings for your Wallabies to win?
Are you up for a ridiculously awesome night with like-minded fanatics?

Gold Brigade is back, bigger and better in 2015!

Buy your Gold Brigade ticket to the #GOLDMINE and you’ll receive an official Supporters Pack including:
• T-Shirt
• All-Purpose-Scarf
• Thunder Clappers
• Pre & Post Game Functions + more

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