BOARD AT NGV

If you're board at home this weekend then head in to the NGV in Melbourne and check out BOARD, a skateboarding culture and artwork exhibition drawn directly from the collection of former Kiwi pro skater Tony Hallam. The exhibition has a specific focus on the 1978 - 1983 period of intense creativity where the Dogtown slackers took skating into the pool, onto the ramp and in skate parks that hadn’t been previously imagined.

The exhibition is currently running at the NGV and finishes this Sunday, 5th Feb. For info click here.

Photo's courtesy of NGV

TRIPLE J'S HOTTEST 100 SONGS OF 2011

The Triple J Hottest 100 songs of 2011 was counted down on Australia Day. Melbourne musician Gotye topped this years countdown with his hit single 'Somebody That I Used to Know' featuring Kimbra. It was the highest selling Australian single of last year. The video clip also had 54 million views on youtube which you can see here.

Below is a list of the top ten songs, to view the full list click here.

10. I Love It (featuring Sia) - Hilltop Hoods
9. Endless Summer - The Jezabels
8. Boys Like You (featuring Gossling) - 360
7. Awkward - San Cisco
6. Video Games - Lana Del Rey
5. Midnight City - M83
4. Feeding Line - Boy & Bear
3. Brother - Matt Corby
2. Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
1. Somebody That I Used to Know (featuring Kimbra) - Gotye

NEW MINK PINK

Some new MINK PINK is starting to hit our stores very soon. Lots of interesting woven and printed patterns along with bright colours can be once again expected from the fashion brand in 2012, the brighter the better!

MORNING OF THE EARTH

In 1972 Albie Falzon released 'Morning of the Earth' which is sometimes described as the greatest surf movie of all time, others think its a hippy movie. One things certain, it's definitely not for everyone. The film portrays surfers living in spiritual harmony with nature, making their own boards (and homes) as they travel in search for the perfect wave across Australia’s north-east coast, Bali and Hawaii. G. Wayne Thomas prodcued the soundtrack for the movie which became the first Australian Gold soundtrack album. The movie is screening at the Regent Theatre tonight and at the Dromana Drive-In tomorrow night, Saturday Jan 21. This is not just a usual screening however, there will be live performances of the soundtrack by some of the original artists.

To find out more and get tickets, click here
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MADSTEEZ X MAR X DENNIS HOPPER

Dennis Hopper was an actor, filmmaker and artist who lived in Venice Beach. He was a well loved resident and was a staple in the Venice Beach community. Graffiti artists Madsteez and MAR collaborated on this mural piece just recently as a tribute to Dennis after he passed away in 2010. An amazing result.



MADSTEEZ x MAR x Dennis Hopper from MADSTEEZ on Vimeo.

G FISH / SURFER / ARTIST

Our number one female team rider, Georgia Fish, originally from the Mornington Peninsula has moved up to Lennox Head for the summer to concentrate on her surfing. 'G' as most people know her is one creative girl and customises her boards just the way she likes them. Here are some of her latest boards she's designed / painted / illustrated on. You can follow Georgia on her Tumblr here.

RYAN HEYWOOD

Ryan Heywood started taking photos when he was 13. He likes experimenting with different formats of photography, including water housing, film and lenses. This experimentation clearly shines though in his photos, as every image he captures is simply unique. He grew up in NSW but now lives down Torquay way, an hour from Melbourne. Ryan has done work for Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Roxy, RVCA & Rhythm just to name a few.

To see more of his work click here

ALL STYLE

Craig Anderson is one stylish man and he just so happens to be super talented. If you combine these two attributes in the surfing realm you get one of the most progressive free surfers around today. Ando is from Mereweather, NSW and if you wanna find out more about him, this video explains it all.


Craig Anderson Moments from Quiksilver Australia on Vimeo.

SUGAR MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

Sugar Mountain Festival is Australia's newest music and art festival and is on again this weekend in Melbourne. The festival is held over multiple days but the main event taking place at The Forum Theatre on Saturday 14th January. There will be live music acts playing alongside artists painting and artwork, something that is set to create an amazing atmosphere.

Tickets are still available here at The Sugar Mountain website.



OZMOSIS TEAM RIDER SKEETA DERHAM ON THE SEARCH IN BRAZIL

Last year Ozmosis team rider Peter 'Skeeta' Derham was searching for uncrowded lineups and something new with a sense of adventure, so he decided to tackle Brazil's famous tidal bore, Pororoca. Pororoca is a river bore wave deep in the Amazon that runs for kilometres and is infested with crocodiles, anacondas and pirhanas.

His efforts on this epic surf trip earned him a seven page spread in Novemeber Tracks Magazine last year. We're looking forward to seeing where Skeeta's adventures take him next.

COACHELLA 2012

The Coachella 2012 lineup was announced recently and once again, it doesn't dissappoint. It's easy to see why they are now running it on two consecutive weekends this year.