From its humble beginnings in 1956, when just seven nations participated, Eurovision has grown to epic proportions.
Known for its kitschy mix of Euro-pop, bizarre choreography and hammy performances, an estimated 182 million viewers tuned in to watch the competition in 2019. This year, 39 acts seek international glory.
Although the competition centres on the music, the costumes rival for attention. They are a kind of language, embodying the cultural values and the expressive agency of the artist. The Eurovision costume is a performer in its own right, and so here are ten of the best (or most head-scratching) costumes from Eurovision history.
Conchita Wurst in gold
Thu, May 19, 2022, 8:00 PM NZST
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The South Island of New-Zealand offers so much more than just world class landscape at our doorstep from the 7th to 19th of May, 2022. About this event
Experience the stunning beauty of the South Island in Autumn, and see for yourself why New Zealand is landscape photographers heaven. Over 12 incredible days, our tour will enjoy 5-star luxury in hotels specifically chosen for their proximity to some of the world s most iconic photographic locations.
From Christchurch to Queenstown, we will travel in style and comfort to explore both the famous and not-so well known regions, with a group of like-minded photographers. It s not by accident that we have chosen autumn with the rich golden hues of foliage and white snow crested mountains that will grace the landscape through the lenses. It is also the perfect time to shoot the Milky Way, in the background of the Church of the Good Shepherd and other perfect scenes. With a
/PRNewswire/ The California Science Center announced today the world premiere of "PERNiCiEM: The Endangered Species Connection," set to debut on Earth Day,.
Lecturers at Griffith University have created the world's largest acoustic guitar - a mind-blowing multi-disciplinary collaboration that will take centre.
La Mama Cinematica: Love
DATE $20.00
Cinematica’s LOVE edition aims to explore the myriad shapes of love in all its glorious forms through the medium short-film, obscure and experimental film, the moving-image and avant-garde cinema.
Featured Filmmakers:
Irene Proebsting and Barry Brown were active members of the eclectic and iconoclastic Melbourne Super 8 Film Group and have been collaborating on hybrid analogue digital media projects since the 1990s. Their films and soundtracks deploy numerous compositional strategies including appropriation, chance, collage and improvisation, and utilise a variety of idioms ranging from evocative post-verity dramaturgies to absurdist agitprop narratives. Their works have been exhibited in a number of experimental screenings such as the Night Projection Window at the CCP, discreet montage at the Latrobe Regional Gallery, and Obscure Transmissions as part of the RetrOZ! Series, at the Artist Film Workshop.