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6 days ago | 
parranews.com.au | Ally Hall
Everyone has a story, and now Parramatta locals have a state-of-the-art outlet for them. Mic’dUp Podcast Studios opened in the heart of Parramatta on May 16 with fully equipped podcast and video production studios for local creatives. “We’ve got two purpose-built studios, cutting edge camera and audio equipment, and we’ve designed this space for creators, businesses, and storytellers that want to get their story out there but don’t know where to start,” said studio producer Daniel Hannah.
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1 week ago | 
bluemountainsrecord.com.au | Ally Hall
The newest concoction from Mountain Culture Beer Co. – Juice Trip – will take the GABS Beer Festival by storm this weekend. The Fruit Enhanced Hazy is described as a party volcano that causes an eruption of tropical fruit juices on your taste buds and takes you on a mind-bending, eye-opening journey.
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2 weeks ago | 
parranews.com.au | Ally Hall
Do me a favour – when you read the quotes in this article, imagine they’re being said in an exaggerated French accent. Tom Clarke spoke to Parra News as Denis, one of the five characters in upcoming play, ‘The Trojan War’. “What is your name, my darling?” Denis asked after introducing himself. Upon saying my name – Ally – I got a good idea of the flamboyant character’s personality and how the rest of the interview would go. “Gosh! Like an alleyway of desire or beauty.
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3 weeks ago | 
parranews.com.au | Ally Hall
If you passed Simon Bazouni on the street, you would think he’s no different to any other kid – he loves the Parramatta Eels, playing with his brother, and food. However, Simon has Cystic Fibrosis (CF) – a genetic disorder that impacts his lungs and digestive system. “It came as a shock,” said Simon’s mother, Teresa Bazouni. “Simon was a late diagnosis.
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1 month ago | 
parranews.com.au | Ally Hall
Smash-hit musical ‘The Producers’ is coming to Riverside Theatres in response to overwhelming demand after a sold-out season at Hayes Theatre Co. in Sydney. Writer and actor Jordan Shea plays a key role in the hugely successful show, and he attributes this success to the production’s ability to radiate joy. “Every night you could count the number of smiles and the grins. The show has that biting satire that we all love and it’s super accessible,” Shea said.
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1 month ago | 
parranews.com.au | Ally Hall
We often forget how powerful the words ‘yes’ and ‘no’ are – especially in the context of consent. Luckily, award-winning writer and performer Karin McCracken has combined her love for the arts with her training as a sexual violence prevention educator to bring locals the production, ‘Yes Yes Yes’. “My collaborator – Eleanor Bishop – and I had made previous work about sexual violence and ending sexual violence because we’re both very passionate about that,” McCracken explained.
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1 month ago | 
mamamia.com.au | Ally Hall
"When Mum first got the diagnosis she said, 'Why me?'" Simone recounted. "With other cancers you can sometimes attribute lifestyle factors, but with brain cancer, they simply don't know. There's not enough research to understand what causes it."So, as her way of contributing to funds for research, Simone will be running the HBF Run for a Reason Brooks Half Marathon on Sunday, May 25, using it as a platform for change. "I'll be raising money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation," Simone said.
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1 month ago | 
parranews.com.au | Ally Hall
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, the music of Bon Jovi likely rang through the halls of your household. It was no different for entertainer Rob Mills who grew up in the band’s peak era. “I remember my brother brought home a Cross Roads CD, which was a ‘Bon Jovi Best Of’ album, and we just played that to death,” Mills remembered.
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1 month ago | 
hillsdalecollegian.com | Ally Hall
SABLE fABLE album cover COURTESY | Spotify When one’s mastery of melancholy is celebrated for years, it’s difficult for one’s bliss to feel anything but trite. And yet, indie folk frontman Justin Vernon of band Bon Iver manages to fortify his sonic character with new depth following the release of his two-part record, “SABLE, fABLE” (April 11). Vernon released Bon Iver’s debut record, “For Emma, Forever Ago,” in 2007 which launched the group into the limelight.
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1 month ago | 
hillsdalecollegian.com | Ally Hall
It took Austin two minutes to replace me. As I rounded the corner in Zingerman’s Roadhouse one Sunday afternoon to complete a game of cribbage, my seat was taken by an 80-year-old man. During the span of a bathroom break, my boyfriend had selected a stranger to spend his day with. I was offended — not because I was replaced, but because befriending old people is my thing.
