I have been playing this song on repeat for the last couple of weeks – besides the fact it’s on the Twilight Soundtrack (barf) I just love it.
I love it because it is one of those songs you can just sing like you’re about to cry. I’d recommend this song for a long drive by the countryside alone so noone can see your facials when you sing it out loud when you’re driving. (Not that I actually do that *shifty eyes*).
Anyways I purchased the song on ITunes a few weeks back and I was anticipating what the music video would be like. Since it dropped today I wanted to share it on my blog as it is hot and fresh out the kitchen!
So here’s my video of the week by Hawaiian born Filipino singer, song writer and record producer Bruno Mars.
Enjoy and have a great weekend – perhaps a drive by the countryside isn’t too bad a suggestion after all.
Creative Networking in South Auckland
The Southside Social is a one-off creative industries networking experience! The format will follow that of an art speed-dating event, where invited panellists’ will have a set amount of time to share industry knowledge with participants. In a relaxed and fun environment audiences will also be exposed to a diverse range of entertainment, from video projection to dance to performance art.
Presented by the new Faculty of Creative Arts, Manukau Institute of Technology in partnership with Fresh Gallery Otara, the Southside Social promises to be a unique night of live social networking. Come along and meet artists and curators and industry movers and shakers! Ask the questions that you have always wanted to ask and get a taste of the creative energy coming out of South Auckland.
Check out Facebook.com/SouthsideSocial for more information on the panelists and updates about the event.
CREATIVE NETWORKING
When: 7pm-10pm, 3 November
Where: Fresh Gallery Otara
Price: $10 per person
Bookings: Fresh Gallery Otara: 09 271 6019 or Faculty of Creative Arts, Manukau Institute of Technology: 09 968 8765
Website: http://www.manukau.ac.nz
Twitter: @Fresh274
The Open Mic Eastside is a great, fun night for encouraging and nurturing the potential in local and up and coming artists in a postive and supportive atmosphere.
A structured format is provided with the backing of experienced organisers and live audio engineering to receptive audience in Uxbridge Centre’s inspiring art gallery. The night is open to singer/songwriters, poets, comedians, musicisans and all kinds of performance artists (i.e freestylers, hip hop, rappers, dancers etc). Come and enjoy a great creative night out and support your local emerging artists. Gold coin entry. Performers please email to book a spot.
When: 7:30-10:340pm, Saturday 5 Novemeber
Where: Uxbridge Creative Centre
Price: Gold coin entry
Booking/Enquiries openmiceastside@gmail.com
Website www.uxbridge.org.nz
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Southside Gig 2011
Celebrating Urban Culture in South Auckland
For the third year running the 2011 Southside Gig offers an intense collaboration of music, dance, graf art and DJ showcase celebrating urban culture in South Auckland.
In partnership with The Palace Dance Studio, the Hip Hop Collaboration will take place once again featuring a guest performance by members of ABDC Crew, Street Kingdom.
Dance icon, Tight Eyez will also be there to judge the hottest hip hop competition in Aotearoa!
Kings of Style Graf Art battle takes place again so spend some time watching some amazing art evolve throughout the day.
Southside Gig introduces its new DJ showcase working alongside DJCXL, comprising of some of the hottest DJ’s on the music scene.
Check out Erakah’s Natural music video featuring K-One and DJCXL
All battles are by invitation only. Registrations for workshops will be taken on the day. All ages and levels welcome. Numbers are limited so be quick!
Programme:
- 9am-5pm: Kings of Style Graf Art Battle – FREE
- 9.30am-10am: Hip Hop Workshop Registrations
- 10.30am-12pm: Hip Hop Workshop – FREE
- 2pm-3.30pm: Hip Hop Collaboration Prelim Show – $10
- 4pm-6pm: DJ Showcase – FREE
- 7pm-9pm: Southside Gig Finale Show featuring Hip Hop Collaboration, DJ showcase and special guest performance by members of ABDC Street Kingdom – $10
Also find out how you can be into WIN a grafart wall! Details on the website.
For music enthusiasts and lovers! The Mixer 2 concert returns for a second time with a great line up of musical talent.
In partnership with Niu FM, Southside Arts Festival brings to the stage the soulful voices of RIA and Rosita Vai along with K One, Tyson Tyler, Pieter T, DJCXL and many more with the headline act to be revealed this Friday (15th October!)
Due to popular demand returning back to perform is Three Houses Down and Anonymouz & the Hypnotics.
The show was a sellout last year, so make sure you don’t miss out. The good folks at Southside Arts Festival are also giving you the opportunity to WIN tickets and it’s super easy to enter to.
WIN a double pass to The Mixer 2 Concert!
Simply answer the following question to be into WIN a double pass to the Concert Q: Name three artists performing in this years show?
Email your answer by 12 October to: southsideartsfestival@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
There are 20 double passes up for grabs so don’t miss out!
When: 7pm-10.30pm, Friday 28 October
Where: TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre
Price: Gold $30, Silver $20. (Booking and service fee may apply)
Bookings: www.ticketdirect.co.nz or 0800 4 Ticket (0800 484 2538).
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On a musical high
I’m writing this now on a musical high, well lets call it a music hangover as I got to see Brian McKnight, one of the most talented musicans of all time perform tonight at the Civic in Auckland. I was moved beyond words and overcome by emotion hearing him live. Straight up, I’ve never heard anyone sing live like him with such diverse singing and musical range! If you missed his concert I feel for you, well actually I don’t because you are dumb to have missed the opportunity to see this man! Read more »
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