Events

Australian Embassy

Netherlands

Embassy address: Carnegielaan 4, 2517 KH The Hague - Telephone:+ 31 (0)70 310 8200 - Fax:+31 (0)70 310 8250

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CONCERTS:

SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Vladimir Ashkenazy and featuring pianist Helene Grimaud, will be performing at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, on Sunday, 29 August 2010, commencing at 20:15 hours. The program will include Der Rosenkavalier (R Strauss), Piano Concerto in G (Ravel), and the Enigma Variations, (Elgar). Information on www.concertgebouw.nl and www.sydneysymphony.com

ART

ABORIGINAL ART TODAY!

An overview of the evolution of contemporary Aboriginal art from around 1970 right up to the most recent developments, and featuring icons of Australian Aboriginal art such as Emily Kame Kngwarreye, John Mawurndjul, Rover Thomas, Trevor Nickolls and Michael Riley. All works on show are from Dutch collections. Exhibition will run at the AAMU www.aamu.nl from 21 April to 31 October 2010.

AUSTRALIAN STRUCTURES

Exhibition of paintings and digital photographs by Ms Monica Rotgans - a new perspective on the energies of the Australian landscape. Galerie De Vlierhove, Blaricum September and October 2010. For more information www.vlierhove.nl and www.monicarotgans.nl

OTHER

Sounds of Indigenous talent in The Hague

NAIDOC Week grooved The Hague this year, with the help of Australian Indigenous reggae band, Dubmarine. Supported by the Australian Embassy to the Netherlands, Dubmarine met journalists and music industry professionals during their stay.
Dubmarine have been touring the European summer festival circuit for the past month, basing themselves in the Netherlands. On 10 July Dubmarine performed at The Hague’s largest nightclub, Het Paard van Troje where they had the crowd dancing right from the start. D-Kazman, wowed the audience with his aerial gymnastics and vocal acrobatics as he reproduced didgeridoo sounds with his voice.
Cat Walker, talented female vocalist, hit all the right high notes and charmed the crowd in Dutch. Dubmarine truly lived up to its reputation for powerful, rich sound, with the support of trombones, keyboard, drums, guitar and bass.This is the first time an Indigenous Australian band has played at “the Paard”, which over the years has hosted greats including Pearl Jam, U2 and Prince. The venue also hosts reggae icons such as Alpha Blondie, who regularly plays at Sommerjam in Cologne, Germany.In a reception for the band hosted by the Australian Embassy, Australian Ambassador Lydia Morton explained to the international audience the significance of NAIDOC Week as a celebration of Australian Indigenous culture and achievements and its theme this year of Closing the Gap by leading their way.She congratulated Dubmarine for “leading their way” in the musical field – recognised by their 2009 ‘Best Band’ nomination at the Deadly Awards.
For photos see http://findmypicture.blogspot.com/

Queen’s Birthday Honours List: Award of Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) to Dutch Citizen, Mr Gerardus Rabelink.

Mr Rabelink has been nominated to the Awards and Culture Branch of the Australian Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet for his outstanding service to the Queensland Ambulance Service through his dedicated work in special operations. His commitment and contribution have placed Queensland at the forefront of this important and emerging area of ambulance service delivery. Mr Rabelink’s primary task within the special operations environment includes the establishment of immediate and sustainable logistics arrangements to support the short notice, high intensity deployment of operational ambulance personnel to mass casualty and special operations tasks. His dedication and experience proved critical during the successful deployment of Queensland paramedics in response to the Tsunami disaster in Banda Aceh in January 2005. Mr Rabelink’s commitment to supplying the world class ambulance service has been demonstrated over 31 years’ service to the community as an outstanding frontline ambulance manager.

AUSSIE RULES – Looking for sociable players

The inaugural intra-Dutch Aussie Rules competition started recently. The very sociable Hague team, “The Ooievaars” are looking for more people interested in training and playing. Emphasis is on social rather than serious sportsmen/women but everyone is welcome. Training is twice a week: Wednesday evenings (6:30-8:30) and Saturday afternoons, (1pm-3pm) in the Zuiderpark near the Basketball courts on Soestdijksekade - easily identified in the park; mainly by the kicking of an Aussie Rules Ball, and via the calls of "Bloody Good Kick Mate!". If you’re interested, please contact Jason at denhaag@aussierules.nl

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S CLUB

If you currently live in Holland but originally come from Australia or New Zealand (or if your partner is from Downunder), you are invited to join the Australian and New Zealand Women’s Club of The Netherlands. We are a group of women who enjoy socialising with others from our home countries. A variety of activities are organised each year, including daytime and evening events, many of which partners are also invited. Although our members live all over The Netherlands, the majority reside in The Hague area.
Founded in 1968, the ANZWC is a friendly and informal club which provides a social network for its members in a relaxed atmosphere.
Please contact the ANZWC by emailing membership@anzwc.org for more information about becoming a member.

CONCERT DATES:

The Cat Empire www.thecatempire.com will be appearing at Paradiso in Amsterdam on 13 and 14 October www.paradiso.nl