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Diana Rouvas Wins The Voice Grand Final

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"There was just no way I was letting this girl go" said Boy George. Reflecting on their time together on TCN 9's The Voice,  Boy George told Diana Rouvas,  " You've been around a while and you know what you're looking for" The couple had worked well together. Boy George as coach and Diana Rouvas combining her wonderful talent with her previous experience on the show. "There was just no way I was letting this girl go"   " Soon as as I heard you,I knew I was taking you through to the end of the show". "There was just no way I was letting this girl go" Boy George said. " I think we made a connection. You are someone who loves to be rewarded. That's what I love. I knew that from the first moment I met you". Dian Rouvas said" Let's get out and get moving. Just the biggest thank you. I'm gonna work hard". Diana has proven her willingness to work hard. and we can't wait to see what comes next. P...

Diana Rouvas Wins The Voice Grand Final

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"There was just no way I was letting this girl go" said Boy George. Reflecting on their time together on TCN 9's The Voice,  Boy George told Diana Rouvas,  " You've been around a while and you know what you're looking for" The couple had worked well together. Boy George as coach and Diana Rouvas combining her wonderful talent with her previous experience on the show.

Normie Rowe. A Compulsory Hero

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This year as part of Australia's 2019 Anzac Memorial, Normie Rowe spoke with 2GB's Alan Jones about the inspiration for his new  single. . Normie  has released a new song, Compulsory Hero" reflecting on his service in Vietnam. Normie Rowe was one of the biggest pop stars in Australia when he was conscripted into the Vietnam War in 1969. The nation was involved in the Vietnam War, and 20 year olds were liable for conscription into the military. Normie Rowe's name came up in first 1968 intake. Most conscripts were selected by a ballot of birthday dates but Normie would find out much later, that his birthday was not one of those that was drawn out. It has been suggested by many, that Normie had been conscripted because of who he was.
 He served time in Vietnam, and was one of the lucky ones to return. But those two years away from his fans cost him dearly.  His two-year stint in the army curtailed his music career, forcing him to start from scratch when he returned. ...

Normie Rowe. A Compulsory Hero

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This year as part of Australia's 2019 Anzac Memorial, Normie Rowe spoke with 2GB's Alan Jones about the inspiration for his new  single. . Normie  has released a new song, Compulsory Hero" reflecting on his service in Vietnam. Normie Rowe was one of the biggest pop stars in Australia when he was conscripted into the Vietnam War in 1969.

Two “New Age” Schoolboys Launch Their Own Radio Show.

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Community radio is once again, proving its’ worth to the local area.  Radio Northern Beaches RNB 88.7 FM  has provided an opportunity to two boys from French‘s Forest to begin their careers. An inspiration for job seeking school leavers, local teenagers, Will Dubé, and Riley Eavis, have brought their love of music to the airwaves with a regular Friday night gig on New Age Radio Northern Beaches RNB 88.7 FM .   Both boys attend French’s Forest High School and what began as work experience during their spare time, soon became a valuable voluntary role in the management and promotion of the radio station. Live “Freestyle” interviews and lots of hip hop have  become the regular format for their hour long 7.30pm show. “New Age with Will and Riley” Recently, fans enjoyed a live interview with Pork MC, Pork MC the fast rising rap artist. This was a coup for Will and Riley, and a hit with their audience base.  Will: “I’m up for trying all kinds of work experience, but I...

Two “New Age” Schoolboys Launch Their Own Radio Show.

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Community radio is once again, proving its’ worth to the local area.  Radio Northern Beaches RNB 88.7 FM  has provided an opportunity to two boys from French‘s Forest to begin their careers. An inspiration for job seeking school leavers, local teenagers, Will Dubé, and Riley Eavis, have brought their love of music to the airwaves with a regular Friday night gig on New Age Radio Northern Beaches RNB 88.7 FM .

Jessica Mauboy. From "Bush Kid" to Diva

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Self described "Darwin Bush Kid"Jessica Mauboy appeared with Andrew Denton last week on Channel 7's Interview programme, to explain among other things why she introduced herself that way. Jessica Mauboy Performing Get 'em Girls "I grew up in Darwin and was just a "knockabout kid from the bush" She said. She's come a long way from there. performing with Beyoncé and Snoop Dogg. By age 20, She was with Sony Records, and had a double platinum album. Beyoncé asked her to be her support act. "The most amazing thing was how calm she was. How practised her vibe felt" I remember her saying to me "give your all out there. Enjoy it". said Jessica. Who's That With Jessica? About the Snoop Dogg video? "My Dad didn't like it. He said "What are you wearing and "who's That with you? Jessica's found a "Good Looking' Fella Jessica describes her relation ship: "We come from the same place. He was born a...

Jessica Mauboy. From "Bush Kid" to Diva

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Self described "Darwin Bush Kid"Jessica Mauboy appeared with Andrew Denton last week on Channel 7's Interview programme, to explain among other things why she introduced herself that way. Jessica Mauboy Performing Get 'em Girls "I grew up in Darwin and was just a "knockabout kid from the bush" She said.

Col Joye. Still singing "Live" at 83.

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Not ready yet to sing "bye Bye Baby" for the last time, Col entertained patients and carers at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse recently, June 4 2019, to mark the 10th anniversary of Chris O'Briens passing. Said to be friends and neighbours of Chris and his wife Gail, Col did it for love, not money. Col's voice is as strong as it ever was. Col Joye, is an Australian popular entertainer and entrepreneur.  Col was the first Australian rock and roll singer to have a number one record Australia-wide, and experienced a string of chart successes in the early Australian rock and roll scene. As a solo artist and with his backing band The Joye Boys, which included his brothers Kevin and Keith, he enjoyed a string of hits on the local and national singles charts of Australia beginning in 1959.  "Col's single "Bye Bye Baby", reached No.3 on the Kent Music Report charts in 1959, followed by "Rockin Rollin Clementine" also peaking at No.3, His single, ...

Col Joye. Still singing "Live" at 83.

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Not ready yet to sing "bye Bye Baby" for the last time, Col entertained patients and carers at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse recently, June 4 2019, to mark the 10th anniversary of Chris O'Briens passing. Said to be friends and neighbours of Chris and his wife Gail, Col did it for love, not money. Col's voice is as strong as it ever was. Col Joye, is an Australian popular entertainer and entrepreneur.  Col was the first Australian rock and roll singer to have a number one record Australia-wide, and experienced a string of chart successes in the early Australian rock and roll scene.