Miss World Australia 2011 will be held on July 30, 2011. Ashleigh Francis, Miss World Australia 2010, will pass the crown to her successor at the end of the event. The winner will represent Australia in Miss World 2011. Julia Morley, president and CEO of Miss World Ltd, along with Alexandria Mills, Miss World 2010, will arrive to Australia to launch the new national preliminary for the international pageant on January 29 at the Hotel Barkly in Melbourne. According to the Times of Beauty, a brand new Australian partnership with Variety – The Children’s Charity will select Miss World Australia 2011. Ashleigh Francis Crowned Miss World Australia 2010
Ashleigh Francis Miss World Australia 2010 will pass the crown to her successor at the end of the event
Epic shot of Stereosonic Festival 2010, with Axwell's heart on the main stage
With a house scene that is just barely brewing beneath the surface, Australia is right now one of the real hotspots for house music. Not only is there amazing talent flowing from the country, but also the audience for house music is growing rapidly as more and more festivals pop up every year. You guys all know the biggest names from Australia, Dirty South and TV Rock; these guys are really setting the bar for Australia right now and I’m expecting Australia to be one of the biggest house countries in the next few years.
Australian Summer EDM Festival Season is coming! Some of you, like me, probably forgot Australia was in the Southern Hemisphere (where it’s going to be Summer haha.) So yeah out come the hot Australian girls in bikinis while we at HME are stuck in the miserable cold for a dreadful 6 or so months.
Miss Australia 2010 in a Bikini, ready for Summer. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images North America
The coolest part about some of these Australian festivals, which sets them completely apart from festivals in the rest of the world is the fact that they are basically “touring festivals”. Australia, as you know, is broken into 6 different states. These festivals, rather than being in one location once a year like in the US and most of Europe, make stops at the major cities along the southern coast. Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth are some of the major stops that these festivals make.
Australia is broken into 6 different states, the festivals make stops at major cities along the southern coast.
In a few weeks, festival season in Australia begins, starting with Stereosonic. If you live in or are visiting Australia between November and March, you must get your ass to some of these festivals. With the lineups like these, you are bound to get drunk and have an insane time with some Ozzy festival creatures! Check out our Top 5 Summer 2010/11 EDM Festivals in Australia!
5) Shore Thing
Shore Thing New Year's Eve 2010
On Sydney’s notoriously stunning Bondi Beach, you can kick off the New Year with David Guetta, Armand Van Helden, and the Ashton Shuffle. Along with the insane Sydney fireworks right above you, you will be able to enjoy amazing sets from some of the world’s biggest DJs. This festival is sure to be a crazy time, so get your tickets now while they’re still around!
Shore Thing New Year’s Eve, Sydney [Fri Dec. 31th]
From Official Press: It’s a new Summa, a new season and another chance to revel in the colour, excitement and energy of one of the world’s most famous outdoor music events. Proudly brought to you byFuture Entertainment, Australia’s legendary Summadayze music festival is back in 2011 with an all-new look for an all-new season of sounds, sun and celebration. So, get ready for a piping hot new experience this summer as the nation’s premier dance music celebration unveils its fresh new vibe, exciting new musical direction and mind-blowing new event experience.
Now in its twelfth stunning year, Summadayze 2011 will take Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and the Gold Coast by storm once again as a fresh, exciting lineup of the world’s biggest hitters join the infamous sonic juggernaut for a non-stop party around the nation.
After rocking tens of thousands of screaming faces on the Future Music Festival tour in 2009, Pharrell Williams, Shay Hayley and Chad Hugo’s infamous N*E*R*D are bringing their sublime rock-funking hip hop goodness to the new-look Summadayze for what’s guaranteed to be a show of seriously epic proportions.
Then, the biggest name in global House music and Grammy Award-winning international producer du jour,David Guetta, is returning to the Summadayze main stage to drop his unique brand of heart-pumping grooves, infectious melodies and party-time vocals on his die-hard fans and a whole new generation of dance lovers.
Meanwhile, Grammy Award-winning French party heroes, Justice, are locked and loaded to give the Summadayze massive a long overdue dose of their unique brand of Indie-Rock-Electro goodness.
And as if all of that wasn’t enough,the iconic likes of Armand Van Helden, Claude VonStroke, Chromeo, Erol Alkan, Riva Starr, Dennis Ferrer and many, many more will all be on hand to make the all-new Summadayze a tasty summertime treat to remember for years to come!
It’s a new season and a new summa, and Future entertainment’s Summadayze 2011 is on its way to heat things up for another year.
Summadayze, Melbourne [Sat Jan. 1st]
Venue: Sidney Myer Music Bowl Time: 9:00AM-11:00PM
Space Ibiza, one of the biggest clubs on Ibiza and also one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a dance music brand that has continued to grow substantially since it’s beginning in 1989. Last year it celebrated it’s 20th birthday, and for the second year in a row, Space Ibiza is being brought to Sydney for an epic New Years Day party!
Official Press: Punters … lady luck is on your side! Future Entertainment’s award-winning musical spectacular, the Future Music Festival, is back in March 2011 for another dazzling roll of the electric loaded dice. Featuring a blue ribbon field flush with a selection of the world’s finest Bands and DJs, the Future Music Festival has more bright lights and neon action than Vegas. This legendary festival experience is your safest bet and odds-on favourite for party of the year. So, get ready as the Future Music Festival deals another winning hand! Forget the Jokers, cos’ its straight Aces with the Future Music Festival 2011 … let’s roll!
Have a look at the highlight video of the 2010 Future Music Festival:
Future Music Festival 2011 lineup: THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS DIZZEE RASCAL PENDULUM MGMT MARK RONSON & THE BUSINESS INTL KE$HA THE PRESETS LEFTFIELD ART vs SCIENCE RICHIE HAWTIN PRES. PLASTIKMAN STEVE ANGELLO (SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA) SVEN VATH SANDER VAN DOORN STEVE AOKI LOCO DICE DON DIABLO ETIENNE DE CRECY ZANE LOWE COSMIC GATE THE SUBS SOUND OF STEREO JAMES HOLROYD
& MANY MORE
1) Stereosonic
Stereosonic Festival 2010
Surely the biggest festival in Australia, and possibly one of the biggest in the world, Stereosonic 2010 has an absolutely epic lineup this year! Check out this video of Deadmau5 at Stereosonic last year:
Official Press: Now in its 4th year, Stereosonic is the brainchild of two Australian boutique event companies with the vision to bring the best in ever-popular and new talent to a discerning music crowd. Our ethos is simple: Try to provide the best lineup, the best venues, the best experience whilst improving each year at the best possible price. Stereosonic is Australia’s electronic music festival, now let’s get to it…
Here’s the official preview video announcing this year’s lineup:
Stereosonic Lineup:
TIESTO Calvin Harris
Carl Cox Robyn Major Lazer Sebastian Ingrosso Benny Benassi Wiley Ricardo Villalobos Infected Mushroom Jeff Mills Afrojack Luciano DJ Sneak Annie Mac Caspa & MC Rod Azlan Giuseppe Ottaviani (GO! Live) Reboot DJ T Bart B More Optimo DJ Dan Congorock Sied van Riel Technasia Russ Chimes Redshape L-VIS 1990 Aly & Fila and more to be announced..
Whittlesea's Angie Montana will be a judge at the Miss Universe Australia heats at Epping Plaza.
THE hunt for Miss Universe Australia 2011 begins at Epping Plaza next month.
Whittlesea’s own Angie Montana (pictured), who just missed out on a top five placing at the national finals earlier this year, will be one of the judges at the Victorian preliminary heats and final in Epping.
She said she would be looking for contestants with a “certain sparkle”.
“If anyone’s doubting themselves they should believe in themselves because that’s what Miss Universe is all about,” Miss Montana said.
“Miss Universe is an opportunity to showcase what your strengths are.”
Event co-ordinator Paris Ogden said the next Jennifer Hawkins or Rachael Finch could be found right here in Whittlesea and urged local women to enter.
Ms Ogden said the Miss Universe pageant provided a platform for Australia’s most beautiful, talented, educated and confident young women to compete for the Miss Universe Australia Crown.
She said it was an opportunity to represent Australia at NBC and Donald Trump’s International Miss Universe Pageant next year.
Heat 1 will begin at 3.30pm on Friday, October 22, at Epping Plaza and Heat 2 will follow at 7pm.
The final will be held on Saturday, October 23, from 2pm.
Online applications are available at missuniverse australia.com.au.
Miss Universe Australia 2011 preliminaries are from October to May 2011 with the National Final Crowning Ceremony in June.
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More photos of stunning Scherri Lee Biggs, Miss Universe Australia 2011. She was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2011 on July 7, 2011 at the Sofitel Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia. Scherri Lee is 20 year old and stands 1.75m. She will represent Australia in Miss Universe 2011. >> Scherri Lee Biggs Crowned Miss Universe Australia 2011 Read the rest of this entry »
She's blonde, beautiful and heading to Brazil to represent the nation in the Miss Universe pageant.
Scherri-Lee Biggs was the clear crowd favourite among the 30 finalists at the Miss Universe Australia 2011 pageant in Melbourne last night.
The 20-year-old South African-born beauty took the crown from out-going queen Jesinta Campbell, wowing the audience during the bikini parade before donning a low-cut silver sequin evening gown, featuring a provocative split to the thigh.
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Winner ... Scherri-Lee Biggs. Photo: Joe Armao
When it came to question time, Ms Biggs, asked to share her opinion on controversial child beauty pageants, said children should be given the choice, rather than be forced into competing by "pushy" parents.
"Children should be children," she replied.
She credited her performance to a breakfast of bacon, hashbrowns and toast.
Scherri-Lee Biggs models swimwear for the judges Photo: AFP
"I have to keep my energy up!" Ms Biggs told reporters.
Supported by her parents, sisters and boyfriend, the Perth model and communications student said she wanted to use the Miss Australia title to provide guidance and confidence to young girls.
"I don't think I'm the most confident woman in the world but I think that young girls these days definitely need a little bit of guidance," she said.
by Christine Kim Parsons Design student Lee Seong Hye was crowned Miss Korea 2011 on Wednesday at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul. Wearing the envied crown that bestows the unofficial title of “the most beautiful woman in Korea,” the 22-year-old glowed as she stood on stage. “I would like to attribute this honor to all those who have prayed for me and my loving family,” Lee said, according to Xinhua. “As the winner of Miss Korea, I’ll do my best to represent South Korea and show the country’s beauty and national prestige in the next one year.” The second runner-up, Korean American Soo Jung “Crystal” Kim, came close to winning but fell short in the end. The 17-year-old from Southern California will attend Northwestern University as a freshman this fall and intends to major in economics. Embodying grace and intelligence, both Lee and Kim show that they are more than just girls with pretty faces. Lee will represent South Korea at Miss World 2011 in November and at the Miss Universe competition in 2012. See additional pictures of the pageant after the jump:
Second runner-up Korean American Crystal Kim from Southern California
Lee Seong Hye
Lee Seong Hye poses during the swimsuit competition
