INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW - Sydney 2013

The International Fleet Review, a spectacular program of naval events celebrating the centenary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet arrival in Sydney Harbour, will be staged in Sydney from 3-11 October 2013.

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AO, CSC, said the International Fleet Review would be the nation’s most significant commemorative naval event in the past 100 years.

“We are delighted to welcome so many foreign navies and tall ships to Sydney for this exciting event and I thank the Federal and NSW Governments and the City of Sydney for their support. I am sure everyone involved will take away some fantastic memories of their involvement in this very important historic occasion,” Vice Admiral Griggs said.

The program will include: a tall ships parade; warships arrival from more than 15 countries; ceremonial fleet review; naval gun salutes; fixed wing and helicopter flypasts; aerial acrobatic displays; Sydney Harbour fireworks and light show; ships open to visitors; combined naval march through the streets of Sydney; military band concerts; Freedom of Entry parade in Parramatta; religious and memorial services; and sporting competitions. It is expected that more than 10,000 Naval personnel will be in Sydney for the Fleet Review.

The Royal Australian Navy will be represented by at least 17 ships and submarines from across the Navy.

International tall ships expected to participate include: Libertad (Argentina), Gloria (Columbia); Dewaruci (Indonesia); Bark Europa, Oosterschelde and Tecla (Netherlands); Spirit of New Zealand (New Zealand), and Lord Nelson (UK). Local tall ships include: Lady Nelson and Windeward Bound (Hobart); Enterprize (Melbourne); Coral Trekka and South Passage (Queensland); Bark Endeavour, James Craig, Soren Larsen, Southern Swan and Young Endeavour (Sydney).

For more information on this historic event, visit

Three Grey Nurse Sharks re-homed as SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Completes $10M Overhaul

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium today completed some of the final stages of its $10M overhaul with its most significant animal operation to date; the re-housing of three of its largest inhabitants – 3.2 metre long, 300 kilogram Grey Nurse Sharks.

The Grey Nurse Sharks were some of the final animals to be rehoused following their removal from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s enormous 1.5 millionlitre tank in order to make way for its $5M renovation. It took a team of 20 dedicated aquarists to meticulously move the animals into their spectacular new dwelling – an impressive, fully refurbished Shark Valley oceanarium.

Sebastian Schmid, Life Sciences Manager at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium commented: “We could not be more thrilled about how smoothly the re-homing operation went and the animals are already settling in famously. The team is exceptionally proud to be sharing this world class aquarium experience with our local and international visitors.”

The momentous, nine month refurbishment involved over 300 individual marine animals from up to 30 species, including Smooth Stingrays, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Lemon Sharks, Wobbegong Sharks, Port Jackson Sharks as well as Loggerhead and Green Turtles.

The animals’ spectacular new home has a glass walkway which literally allows guests to walk above a stunning shoal of over 50 sharks as they swim just inches beneath. It is situated in Shark Valley, an impressive 100 metres of ocean-tunnel walkthrough that delves deep into the underwater world, encouraging visitors to come face-to-fin with these awe-inspiring creatures. Shark Valley is dominated by a giant whale skeleton amongst the tumbled-down ruins of an ancient lost city temple and of sharks and rays gliding amongst the rocks.

Located in the heart of Sydney at Darling Harbour, visitors to the new SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium will be taken on a journey of amazing discovery through 14 newly-themed areas, including the new Shark Walk, Tropical Bay of Rays, Discovery Rockpool, Mangrove Swamps, South Coast Shipwreck, Dugong Island and the stunning new ocean tunnel walk-through, Shark Valley.

For more information on the newly relaunched SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, please visit: www.sydneyaquarium.com.au

Sydney Festival Announces 2013 Line-up

From 5-27 January, the Sydney Festival returns to the Harbour City with another stellar line-up. In 2013, there’ll be 18 free events and almost 100 events overall during the Festival, with more than 30 venues hosting the action. There’ll be two late-night venues, too: The Festival Garden in Hyde Park, which locals know well, plus a new addition, Paradiso at Town Hall, taking over from the Hyde Park Barracks bar as the hub of dancing and live music. The Paradiso Bar terrace opens at 5:30pm for drinks, while ticketed shows will take place in the main hall, with free entry after 11:30pm.

Heading the Paradiso line-up is none other than electronic savant Nicolas Jaar, who is bringing his live show to Australia for the first time. Sydney Festival favourite Future Classic is back for 2013 with Norwegian disco adventurer Lindstrom headlining. Then there’s a Picnic Night with Metro Area’s Darshan Jesrani and Daniel Wang in charge of the dancefloor.

The Festival Garden In Hyde Park is set to feature a mix of music and performance under the stars and inside The Famous Spiegeltent. Then there’s the Late In The Garden programme, which includes an intimate performance from Darkside, Nicolas Jaar’s collaboration with his band’s guitarist Dave Harrington. Also awesome-sounding is Kraftwerk’s Computer World, performed by Nite Jewel & Peanut Butter Wolf – the name says it all.

The main music line-up includes the 2001: A Space Odyssey score performed by the Sydney Symphony at the Opera House, a David Byrne and St. Vincent double-bill, plus plenty more. Check out some of the inthemix highlights below, and the full program over at the Sydney Festival website.

Sydney Festival Music Program highlights

2001: A Space Odyssey Australian Premiere

Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, January 24-25

Navicula

Manning Bar, January 10

Die Roten Punkte

Carriageworks, January 11-12

David Byrne and St Vincent

State Theatre, January 17-18

Rokia Traoré

City Recital Hall Angel Place, January 20

Dirty Projectors

Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, January 21

Archie Roach

The State Theatre, January 25

Paradiso at Town Hall shows

Kashmere Stage Band Australian Premiere

Paradiso at Town Hall, January 20

Nicolas Jaar Australian Premiere

Paradiso at Town Hall, January 23

Osaka Monaurail

Paradiso at Town Hall, January 24

Richard Hawley

Paradiso at Town Hall, January 27

So Frenchy So Chic

Paradiso at Town Hall, January 21

Dappled Cities

Paradiso at Town Hall, January 22

Future Classic Night: Lindstrøm

Paradiso at Town Hall, January 26

Picnic Night: Darshan Jesrani & Daniel Wang

Paradiso at Town Hall, January 19

Nuggets: Antipodean Interpolations

Paradiso at Town Hall, January 25

Festival Garden

Cantina

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 8-27

Inside

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 4-27

Norman Blake & Joe Pernice

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 20, 25

Lienne La Havas

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 18, 19

Los Coronas

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 11, 12

Rokai Traore

Damou (Dream) – The Famous Spiegeltent, January 13
Donguili (Sing) – City Recital Hall Angel Place, January 20
Donke (Dance) – Town Hall Festival Bar, January 18

Sharon Van Etten

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 6, 8, 9

yMusic

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 22, 23

Perfume Genius

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 22, 23

Earworms – The Listies

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 15-19

LATE IN THE GARDEN

Hot Dub Time Machine FREE

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 12, 19, 26

Hunx and His Punx

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 17

Darkside

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 24

Kraftwerk’s Computer World, performed by Nite Jewel & Peanut Butter Wolf

The Famous Spiegeltent, January 27

HEAD TO THE SYDNEY FESTIVAL SITE FOR THE FULL 2013 LINE-UP.

Extended Day for Koala Breakfasts

Sydney –15 October, 2012 – With day light saving now in place for the warmer months, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has extended Koala Breakfasts to both Saturday and Sunday. So as the warmer weather starts to set in, enjoy WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo’s truly unique dining experience, Breakfast with the Koalas.

With exclusive access to the attraction before the crowds arrive, Breakfast with the Koalas will take place every Saturday and Sunday at 7:15am, granting breakfast guests an exclusive guided tour through WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo when the animals are at their most active.

The limited capacity Breakfast with the Koalas will commence with an exclusive highlights tour guided by WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo’s experienced keepers. On the tour, guests will gain access to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo’s residents including Rex, our huge Saltwater Crocodile, a range of tropical butterflies, wallabies, and some of Australia’s most unique creepy crawlies.

Following the highlights tour, guests will receive an informative koala talk, a delicious hot buffet breakfast and an interactive experience with WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo’s resident koalas.
Visitors will also be able to take home special memories of their intimate koala encounter in the form of a 6 x 8 photograph, taken by a WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo photographer who will be on-hand to capture the experience as visitors cuddle up to the cute koalas.

About Breakfast with the Koalas:

Where: WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour (next door to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium)
When: Every Saturday and Sunday 7:15am for a 7:30am start
Bookings recommended: 02 9333 9288 or www.wildlifesydney.com.au

About WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo:

Opening Hours: 9am to 8pm daily (until 6 April 2013)
Cost: Best price tickets guaranteed online at www.wildlifesydney.com.au
Contact: 02 9333 9288 or www.wildlifesydney.com.au
For more information on WILD LIFE Sydney, please visit: www.wildlifesydney.com.au

Book Hotel Accommodation early This Christmas to Avoid Disappointment - Metro Hotels

The Christmas holiday season is a popular time for people to stay overnight in Sydney to avoid driving home after festive celebrations, or to accommodate visiting relatives and friends in city accommodation - but many people leave it too late to book, a leading Australian hotel chain has warned.

George Bedwani, COO of Australian hotel chain Metro Hotels, said accommodation in Sydney is already booking fast for the Christmas and New Year period, and people planning celebrations in the city during this period should consider booking now to avoid disappointment.

“It is important to remember that if you book early you will save on hotel rates as leaving it until the last minute, occupancy will rise and premium rates will apply.

“Our experience is that the current depressed economy has not impacted bookings for this period at all and accommodation in Sydney will be heavily booked for December and January. If people already know the date of their office Christmas party or want to spend New Year’s Eve in Sydney, now is the time to book accommodation.”

Mr Bedwani said New Year’s Eve in Sydney continues to be an international highlight, with Sydney City Council ensuring each year is uniquely themed to ensure crowds continued to congregate around the harbour to enjoy the spectacular fireworks and other festivities on offer.

He said some rooms were still available for New Year’s Eve for people keen to make the most of the celebrations, or to show visitors one of the best celebrations anywhere in the world.



Metro Hotels has five hotels and apartments in Sydney CBD. All its Sydney properties are heavily booked so people seeking accommodation for the December or January period should visit the Metro Hotels website at www.metrohotels.com.au or call the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321.



Book Hotel Accommodation early This Christmas to Avoid Disappointment - Metro Hotels

Australia's Oldest Fulltime Firefighter Bill King Ready to Row in World Firefighter Games

AUSTRALIA'S oldest fulltime firefighter will show the younger generation how it's done at the Sydney World Firefighters Games.

Bill King, 72, from Mosman Fire Station has been training to compete in the indoor rowing event against firemen of all ages - and he has his eye on gold.

"I've been competing in indoor rowing for more than 10 years and train every day, at work or at the gym," he said.

Maintaining physical health is an important part of being a firefighter and the reason he is still doing extraordinary things after 52 years.

The grandfather of five loves his job and believes working alongside the younger generation keeps him young at heart.

"I enjoy the camaraderie and still love the challenge of the job. I can't pull the trigger on retirement just yet," he said.

His crew, some of them half his age, said "Kingy" had no trouble keeping up.
"It's almost the other way around," Daryn Hyde said. "He's always go, go, go. He's an inspiration to us."

WORLD FIREFIGHTERS GAMES

* The 10-day World Firefighters Games will take place in Sydney from October 19.

Sydney to Host Bingham Cup in 2014

 Australia’s first gay rugby club, the Sydney Convicts, will play host to the Bingham Cup – dubbed the gay rugby world cup – in 2014 and have called upon the city and the LGBTI community to help them defend their title in two years time.

After having their official bid for hosting rights endorsed by the likes of Prime Minister Julia Gillard and rugby greats John Eales and Nick Farr-Jones, the Convicts were considered to be frontrunners to host the biennial tournament which they won earlier this year when it was held in Manchester, England.

“It gives me great pleasure to support the Sydney Convicts’ bid to host the seventh Bingham Cup rugby tournament in Sydney in 2014,” Gillard says in the video.

“Australia is a sports-loving nation which also has an abiding commitment to diversity and mutual respect. The vibrant city of Sydney is the perfect location for the Bingham Cup. And the Sydney Convicts, Australia’s first gay rugby union club, are the perfect hosts.

“In recent years, Sydney has hosted the Olympics, and gay games and the Rugby World Cup with a remarkable spirit of openness and celebration. I know that Bingham Cup participants would receive the same warm and generous welcome.”

The prestigious trophy is named after gay US rugby union stalwart Mark Bingham, who lost his life in the 2001 September 11 attacks in  the US attempting to overpower hijackers of United Airlines 93.

The Convicts bid had also received support from the likes of NSW Governor Marie Bashir, Lord Mayor Clover Moore, Olympic gold medallist Matthew Mitcham as well as rugby legends John Eales, Phil Kearns, Brendan Cannon, Mark Ella, Nick Farr-Jones and Peter Fitzsimons.
The Wallabies and captain David Pocock, a big supporter of marriage equality, were also behind the bid.

In September, the Convicts also took out their local suburban Sydney competition the Nicholson Cup and then the country’s title as the best gay rugby club with success in the Purchas Cup held in Brisbane.

The titles went along with the club’s sweep at this year’s Bingham Cup to make this season the most successful in the club’s nine-year history.

AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE MADE IN LONDON TOMORROW. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

Photo: Members of the Sydney Convicts celebrate their Bingham Cup success with rugby greats Phil Waugh, Nick Farr-Jones and Mark Ella (Jason Nichol)

Russian National Ballet Theatre at Sydney State Theatre

Beautiful full length performances of two of the most cherished classical ballets of all time

The Russian National Ballet Theatre commences a tour of full-length classical performances of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty in over 25 cities across Australia from September.

With more than 50 ballet dancers, the Russian National Ballet Theatre has toured the USA, China, Italy, France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Guatemala, Poland, South Korea and Japan transforming Russian Ballet.

Tchaikovsky's instantly recognisable music set against the wonderfully dark story of good against evil; Swan Lake is one of the most famous and loved of all ballets. This production by Evgeny Amosov, Artistic Director of The Russian National Ballet Theatre, is heralded around the world.

Swan Lake's glamorous set is evocative of the Russian Imperial world in which the ballet was created, while the haunting moonlit lakeside is perfect for the tragic conflict of the human and spirit worlds and allows the audience to be swept away in the vulnerability of Odette/ Odile.

One of the most lavish theatrical events of all time, the original St Petersburg staging of Sleeping Beauty in 1890 was a spectacular illustration of the Russian Imperial style at its zenith. Today it remains the cornerstone of the Russian National Ballet Theatre's repertory. The current staging is also directed by Evgeny Amosov accompanied by a huge cast in a fairytale setting and glorious Tchaikovsky score. This version has all the elements of an enduring fairy tale: romance, poetry, fate, goodness versus evil, and of course, love!

The Russian National Ballet Theatre was founded with support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. The basis for the creation of the theatre was necessity of promising young theatre with high creative potential, both the classical and contemporary. The theatre's repertoire includes not only classical performances such as The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Scotland Suite, Don Quixote and Gala Concert, but also modern ballets set to the music of Mozart, Bach, Ravel and others.

In 1976 Artistic Director Evgeny Amosov, graduated from the Perm Academy of choreography and then joined the Ekaterinburg Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet as a principal dancer. He is also a prize-winner of Russian and International choreography contests of ballet-masters and ballet dancers. In 1988 was Amosov was awarded the title Honored artist of Russia and in 1990 was the leading solo dancer of the state theatre Russian ballet. From 1993 till 1998 he studied at the Russian Academy of theatrical arts. In 2001 Amosov co-founded the company Russian National Ballet Theatre.

The Russian National Ballet Theatre is a cut above many of its rivals.
Washington Post

State Theatre Sydney
Dates: Sun 14 - Tue 16 Oct
Tickets: A Reserve $97.90 B Reserve $87.90
Bookings: www.statetheatre.com.au 1300 139 588

Magique Halloween Circus 2012 – Sydney Events

Magique Halloween Circus is the biggest fancy dress mixed performance dance party event.

Showcasing Australias best: Magicians + Grand illusion shows, Hypnotists, Pole Dancers, Burlesque & Boylesque Shows, Aerialists & Trapeze Acts, Fire Twirlers & Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, Unicyclists & death defying stunts, Contempory & Acrobatic Dance Showcases, Contortionists, Sword Swallowers and much more..

All Matched over a huge Arena in Sydney Luna Parks Big Top with seperate rooms playing Funky House, Electro, Hardstyle & Hard Trance(silent disco), Rnb, Hip Hop and various Live Retro -rock Bands.

Halloween Event Details:
Date: Saturday 27th October 2012
Time: 6pm – 12:30am
First Release Tickets $50 – Sold Out
Second Release Tickets $60 – Available now – limited numbers.
Final Release Tickets: $70 .
Location: The Big Top, Luna Park Sydney, 1 Olympic Drive Milsons Point Sydney.

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Paul Kelly - Conversations with Ghosts

Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly joins forces with ten performers from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) and the incomparable recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey to present the world premiere of an original song cycle, based on the poetry of W.B. Yeats, Lord Alfred Tennyson, Kenneth Slessor, Judith Wright and Les Murray, as well as several new lyrics of his own.

Created by Kelly in collaboration with ANAM’s 2011 resident composer, James Ledger, Conversations With Ghosts is a bittersweet reflection on the nature of mortality and an uplifting memorial to those who have been lost. Presented by One Louder & Artist Voice in association with the Australian National Academy of Music. From Slessor’s incantatory ‘Five Bells’ and Yeats’s ‘Sailing to Byzantium’ to Murray’s ‘Once in a Lifetime Snow’, Conversations With Ghosts pays homage to some of the English language’s greatest wordsmiths, offering a unique and unforgettable evening of music and lyricism.

Composer, Voice & Guitar Paul Kelly
Recorders Genevieve Lacey
Ensemble ANAM Musicians
Composer & Electronics James Ledger

Legally Blonde The Musical opens at The Star, Sydney

Based on the hit movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon, LEGALLY BLONDE is the award-winning London and Broadway sensation created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). LEGALLY BLONDE ran for three triumphant years in the West End, over two years on Broadway and is currently on a major UK Tour playing to packed houses.

Winner of seven major awards including the coveted Best New Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards®) this all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!

The Australian Premiere of this award-winning Broadway and West End sensation was secured for Sydney with the assistance of the NSW Government through Destination NSW and the City of Sydney.

The Sydney Lyric Theatre is going to be host to the famous musical 'Legally Blonde'.

Legally Blonde The Musical is the hilarious story of college sweetheart and homecoming queen, Elle Woods - a girl who doesn't take no for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious", Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and heads for Harvard Law School! Along the way, she proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Legally Blonde The Musical - Winner of Best Musical 2011 Olivier Awards and a smash hit running into its third year on the West End was created by a world-class creative team led by Tony Award-winning director Jerry Mitchell.

Based on the movie starring Reese Witherspoon and remaining true to the script, Legally Blonde the Musical is a feel-good number with a '90s feel.

College sweetheart Elle heads off to law school to win back her boyfriend Warner after he dumps her for someone more serious, only to graduate top of her class and find a far better love interest.
Warner, too, finds the courage to dump family expectations of a career in law and politics and pursue his true calling as a model.

"I've seen it on Broadway and the West End and it's great. It really does do the movie justice," leading actress Lucy Durack says.

"I love the role of Elle. As much as she looks like she hasn't a care in the world, people are unkind to her and judge her and she struggles with that.

"But she takes a positive path and rises above it. She doesn't take the low road, ever. The whole show is a celebration - be who you are, the best version of yourself, and be proud."

Web Links:

Legally Blonde The Musical (Australia) www.legallyblonde.com.au
The Star www.star.com.au
Sydney Lyric Theatre www.sydneylyric.com.au
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Music News Australia www.musicnewsaustralia.com
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Casino News Media www.casinonewsmedia.com

Darling Harbour Fiesta - Friday 5 October to Friday 26 October 2012

The sounds, tastes and sexy fun of Latin America will be heating up Darling Harbour this October at Fiesta!

Kick off your weekends at Fiesta Nights every Friday in October. Featuring free live music at Cockle Bay and Darling Quarter, and open-air street tango at Harbourside Amphitheatre where you can sit back and check out all the action or join in the Fiesta fever fun.

The party continues with a flamboyant weekend of dance, live bands, food and fun at the Fiesta Festival at Tumbalong Park, Harbourside and Palm Grove on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October.

Darling Harbour
Sydney, NSW 2000

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A Moveable Feast - George St One Night Only

Sydney’s newest culinary sensation is taking over George Street for a unique evening of food, film and music to mark the closing night of Art & About Sydney, an annual festival of art in unusual places.

Moveable Feast gives you the chance to sample the wares of Sydney’s food trucks in one go as George Street shakes off its daytime hustle and bustle and is given over to you, free of cars and buses for one night only.

You’ll experience George Street like never before as you graze your way from one food truck to another – each serving up its own delicious style of food, from Mexican to Japanese, vegetarian to BBQ.

Moveable Feast also features films on a giant outdoor screen – shorts, documentaries and feature films that focus on two of Sydney’s great loves – art and food. Add some of Sydney’s best DJ’s and you have the perfect combination of ambient tunes to chew to.

So get your friends and grab a table in the middle of George Street for this special one off feast of the senses.

Produced by City of Sydney and presented with Crave Sydney International Food Festival.

• DATE: 20/10/2012 - 21/10/2012
• PRICE: Free
• TIME: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
• WHERE: George St (Park to Bathurst), George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000

The Script Live at Sydney Entertainment Centre

The Script are confirmed to return to Australia in 2013 with their biggest national tour to date!

With a sell-out performance at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, the show gave their fans a taste of all their new songs including the current hit; the appropriately titled ‘Hall Of Fame’ featuring will.i.am. The Metro show sold out in a matter of minutes so anticipation is high for the Script’s forthcoming arena shows, with these epic venues giving the band ample opportunity to perform the grand, sweeping anthems that have become so synonymous with their name.

Band mates Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power are known for thrilling their audiences with performances that echo with both the upbeat, groove laden numbers as well their stunning ballads, inviting you on the genre defying journey that has left audiences all over the world on their feet cheering for more.

With 128 million YouTube views, 1.5 million Twitter followers, 3.7 million fans on Facebook and two BRIT nominations, The Script have become an unstoppable force. After two sold out Australian tours and two platinum selling albums about to become “#3”, these concert tickets will be gone in literally minutes.

Call in sick, skip class, do whatever you have to do, just don’t miss this chance...