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Monday, September 28, 2015

Metro Hotels Hot Summer Sale

Save 25%* on Summer Stays with this exclusive Metro Hotels offer!

 
Valid for stays between Sunday 13th December and Friday 15 January 2016. Book by 31st October 2015 to receive this great offer. Terms and conditions apply.
 

















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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Wonderland Sydney Is Being Rebuilt

Wonderland Sydney Is Being Rebuilt


It's happening. Wonderland, a Sydney icon located at Eastern Creek, closed in 2004 amidst much sadness from fans.

Through its 19-year history, it was the largest theme park in the Southern Hemisphere and held cult attractions including the Bush Beast and Demon roller coasters, the Bounty's Revenge pirate ship ride and the Space Probe giant drop ride.

Hopes and dreams for the park to be resurrected have been spoken about for years, but a consortium of local businesspeople and overseas investors is planning to bring the park back to life -- and all the old favourites will be coming back.

The park will be called Sydney's Wonderland , and while it will not be located on Wonderland's former site, it will be placed on 300 acres in a "rural area of western Sydney" according to property developer Amman Khan.

"The old site is long gone and completely built out. We’re going to start fresh," Khan told The Huffington Post Australia.

"In order to rebuild the memory, we have to rebuild the layout and features. We've gone individually to all the manufacturers [of Wonderland's old rides]. There are a few rides which have paled into insignificance so we will replace with modern technology, but they will have the same names -- the Bush Beast, the Space Probe, the Demon, the Zodiac. They will be the key features to be brought back."

It was announced this week Indian oil company Fox Petroleum would invest $1 billion dollars over five years for the first stage of construction. The plans for the site include not just a theme park, but a giant sprawling precinct with an animal park, water park, ice skating complex and movie theatres.

Khan, a former candidate for the federal seat of Chifley, said he had loved Wonderland as a boy and indeed worked at the park for nine years including as a ride operator.

"[When the park closed] I lost my job, and I took it hard. I tried to bring the park back, with banks and large organisations. Come 2009, I got a bit of my own money, started the business plan," he said.

"There are memorable features in the park, sections I knew inside out and that people loved. The rides that were there are available. The manufacturers have come forward. The old project managers, who are retired and in their 70s, have come back out of retirement to do this. It suddenly became possible to build the old park."

The development's website states "Sydney’s evolving tourism market urgently needs a destination that promotes a family-friendly social environment, as well as a cafe culture and night life," also floating plans for "nightlife venues and activities and public parks... a golf course and concert hall."

Khan was cagey on details around construction, but hoped he would be able to share more concrete details soon.

"The construction at an intensive pace would be about three years," he said.

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Soulfest Tour Australia October 2015 Sydney & Melbourne

Soulfest International in association with Channel V, are thrilled to announce the return of Soulfest for 2015. With good music, good food and good vibes,Soulfest is the only music event in Australia and New Zealand dedicated to bringing you some of the world’s finest contemporary Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Artists. 
This unique Music and Cultural Festival saw tens of thousands of music lovers come together peacefully in 2014 to celebrate their passion for soul and hip-hop, and this year we are pleased to announce over 20 artists and DJ’s across two stages in the serene settings of The Domain in Sydney and Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain District in Melbourne.
 

The two spectacular headlining females Mary J. Blige and Ms Lauryn Hill, plus Miguel, and Jill Scott are being joined by the 9 x Grammy Nominee Charlie Wilson, the legendary Hip Hop Mcs Black Star, R&B Duo Floetry, the beautiful and haunting vocalist Jhenè Aiko, plus new jazz star Kamasi Washington. They will be joined by Hip-Hop favourites Talib Kweliand Dwele, the soulful Eric Benet plus local stars Daniel Merriweather and Remi.

Over 25 live acts and DJ’s will feature throughout the 10-hour day across 3 stages, plus a DJ Marquee.

Soulfest will also feature an expansive array of cuisine featuring authentic Soulfood and pop-up eateries, curated by Event Producer XYZ. With an array of themed bars featuring fine wine, imported beers and spirits through to café’s serving some of the world’s best coffee, Soulfest will be a unique opportunity to see and hear some of the world’s finest artists in a relaxed atmosphere.

TOUR DETAILS
Sydney: October 24th at the Domain
Melbourne: October 25th at Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Accommodation available at Metro Hotels:

Sydney Accommodation

Metro Apartments on Bank Place, Melbourne
Find out more at http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows


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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Cats - Coming Soon to Capitol Theatre Sydney


Following its triumphant return on the West End, the acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical CATS is set to have audiences purring with pleasure when it comes to the Capitol Theatre from 30 October.

DELTA GOODREM is confirmed to play the coveted role of Grizabella in Sydney and will sing Memory, one of the most well-known songs of all time.

Receiving outstanding reviews from critics and bloggers alike, this new production extended its London season due to overwhelming public demand.  Now audiences here will see the 2015 Olivier Award-nominated revival, which reunited the original creative team and brought CATS back to the West End after a 12 year absence.

Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the show is alive with highly entertaining feline characters and wonderful witty verse, as the Jellicle Cats come out to play in a larger-than-life junkyard on the night of the Jellicle Ball.  One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a new life.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS has enchanted more than 73 million people in over 300 cities around the world, winning numerous awards including Olivier and Tony awards for Best Musical.


Featuring a fantastical set, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s magnificent score that includes the poignant hit song ‘Memory’, dazzling choreography and stunning costumes, CATS is a brilliant song and dance spectacular – you won’t believe your eyes!


‘Simply purrfect’. Daily Mirror, UK


From 30 October 2015 for a strictly limited season

View the Capitol Theatre Website for More Information 

Nearby accommodation from Metro Hotels:

Aspire Hotel Sydney
Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central
Metro Hotel on Pitt
Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour
Metro Apartments on King
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