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MA15+ & the Untold Story of Central Station Records Book Release

18/4/2017

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Very happy and proud to be a part of this book and history behind the Australian Dance music scene. 

Coming soon - Pre-Order link below

"MUSIC WARS ... The Book.

The story of Central Station Records and its crucial role in the development of the electronic dance music scene in Australia and New Zealand from the 1970s to today.
Founded in the 1970s, Central Station Records grew from a tiny Melbourne store into an iconic dance music brand, with physical stores in major cities, plus busy mail-order and export operations, and successful recording labels and streetwear lines. 
The focus was electronic dance music - from disco and house to hip hop and hardcore - and the whole lifestyle surrounding it. Meanwhile, sideline business Metal for Melbourne catered for another emerging and neglected market - heavy metal fans.
In many ways, original owners Giuseppe (Jo) Palumbo and Morgan Williams were unlikely entrepreneurs. Both from the wrong side of the tracks in their respective birthplaces (Italy and New Zealand), they were motivated more by the prospect of achievement, freedom and fun than by any hunger for money and status. Unfortunately for them, freedom and fun were hard to come by for many years, as they contended with legal threats, supply embargoes and intimidation tactics. 
Fortunately, though, dance music took off in a big way. Generations of DJs, clubbers, ravers and radio listeners supported their stores and tunes. 
Based on interviews with fifty-plus leading DJs, producers and entrepreneurial creatives, Music Wars is the story of how a new music form emerged from the underground and grew to become a major force in the mainstream. 
Baby-boomers may have marched in the streets for social equality, but the ecstasy generation drove radical social change by choosing to dance together in their thousands, irrespective of race, gender, sexuality or social class. 
At a time when inclusiveness is under threat right around the world, this is a story that must be told."

Pre-Order from The Book Depository (Postage included in price)
OR
Abbey's Bookshop, Sydney

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BGF 2017 Auction

12/4/2017

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Just for your diaries and pre-planning you may want to check out the BGF Auction.
(Direct from BGF)-

"Please join us for a glamorous and fun-filled evening at the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation 2017 Auction on Thursday 4 May.
There will be a line-up of dazzling entertainment and fantastic items in the LIVE and SILENT auctions. Upon arrival you will be welcomed with a glass of French champagne. Sumptuous canapés will be served during the evening, and as much beer, wine or soft drink as you would like. We have a wonderful gelato surprise too!

Your hostess for the evening, and opening the show will be the gorgeous and ever comical Lesley Hancock, followed by performances from two Australian singing sensations – Alfie Arcuri and Greg Gould. 

Purchase your tickets NOW. 

We look forward to you joining us for a wonderful night for a wonderful cause."

Event DJ for the evening will be Mark Alsop MA15+

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INTERVIEW Tonight on JoyFM 94.9

6/5/2016

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Hey all,
Theres an interview with
myself tonight on JoyFM 94.9 and joy.org.au @ 10pm by Mike Evans. 
It will be featuring random stuff as well as
 HONEY info for Sat 14th May @ Sircuit.
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Mark Alsop MA15+ Upcoming Gigs

14/2/2016

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Sun Feb 21st

Sat Mar 5th

Sun Mar 5th
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Sat Mar 12th

Sun Mar 27th

Sat April 23rd
Fair Day @ Victoria Park - Closing Set

HONEY @ Bear Bar - Closing set

Mardi Gras @ Fox Studios - Set time undisclosed

Colombian Hotel Main Bar - From 9pm

Faction (Brisbane) @ Nellies Bunker - Mid set
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Honey 4th Birthday @ Arq
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MA15+ Spooky Colombian & Bake Off

29/10/2015

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SATURDAY 31st OCT 2015
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Once again you can join me this Halloween weekend at The Colombian Hotel from 9pm for ghoulish fun!

I'll be on the Ground floor pumping out all the hits and a few surprises as always!
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Our hostess for the night will be insatiable Maxi Shield, with Rio & Chris in cages to keep you entertained.

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​SUNDAY 1st NOV 2015
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Its the annual Bake-off, this year held @ The Beresford Hotel! 

The entertainment and esteemed chefs has been locked in....

Head Judge - Claire de Lune of Claire's Kitchen at le Salon
Celebrity Judge - Anna Polyviou, Executive Pastry Chef at the Shangri-La Hotel
Community Judge - Colin Paull of Belloccio Cafe Ristorante

Hosted by Aunty Mavis and Cruello de Vil.
Cool Funky Groovy tunes from DJ Mark Alsop. Performances by Felicity Frockaccino and burlesque artist Miss Bellissima, AND special guests Bob Downe and Cindy Pastel! 

All that plus cake, cake...CAKE!!!!
Event runs from 2pm till 6pm


See you there!
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MA15+ @ Halloween Bake Off

13/10/2015

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Things are getting SPOOKY at this year's Bake Off!

We love a little competition. And we really love cake.

Keen professional and amateur bakers alike are invited to enter the competition for this year's 28th Bake Off event. Bake your hearts out and keep our Halloween theme in mind - there's a range of categories you just might be interested in.

We have some incredibly talented judges to then taste and rate each cake - awarding winners where they see fit. 

Already know you're the best of the best? Prove it! 

Can't cook to save your life? No worries - join us for a fabulous afternoon instead!

​I'll be there Dj'ing throughout the entire event from 6pm so pop on in - its always immense fun at a bake off!


CAKE REGISTRATION AND TICKET SALES ARE NOW OPEN!
http://www.bgfbakeoff.eventbrite.com.au/

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This weekend with Bears and The ZOO

15/7/2015

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This Friday night is the opening of Winter Bear Bar for 9 nights only.
Ill be opening the Bear Bar with DJ Roscoe​. 
Ill be spinning after Roscoe at 10pm till 1am. The full itinerary is below.
ALSO 
Saturday night/Sunday morning @ 5am at The Zoo Playground​! Ill be first cab off the rank to warm you up from the chilly outdoors. Pop in and say hi!
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MA15+ Returns to Day-Club @ THE ZOO

3/7/2015

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I'll see you this Saturday night @ The Colombian Hotel Sydney from 9pm and then I'll be on the lookout for you @ The Zoo Playground at 5am!
Yes!~ You heard right, its  my first return to Day-club since Manacle/Rising & Perfect Day!!
#Excited

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HIV Testing Week gigs.....

23/5/2015

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Be on the lookout for some special DJ sets and entertainment for HIV Testing Week!!
My sets and locations are ...
Saturday 30 May - Collins St Reserve - Surry Hills - 12-1.30pm
Sun 31 May - Bondi Pavilion - 3.30-5.30pm
Mon 1 June - Newtown Hub - 3pm-4.30pm

Don't forget that HIV testing is faster and easier than ever before. Rapid tests, which involve just a simple finger prick, are now available for gay men in NSW which gives a result within 30 minutes.

Hope to see you at one of these locations!
Stay safe     #ending HIV
xxx Mark
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May Sundays @ The Colombian Hotel

27/4/2015

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Hi Everyone,Just a quick mention of my MAY residency @ The Colombian Hotel!
Thats right, for 5 weeks, every Sunday in May you can find me spinnin’ from 10pm till 2am.
Hope to see you there…...
xx
Mark
(There will be another short post to follow later in the week featuring the artwork)
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