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INTRODUCTION FROM THE EDITOR

Being creative in a rural city is hard. There aren’t a million quirky galleries that will show your art, there’s not a whole street of bizarre bazaars that will stock your wares. But what we do have, we should make darn good use of. This is what Crash Bambi is all about. For those who don’t know where to go, where to begin or who to see, start here. This is for you, underground creatives of Ballarat.

Cat WOOD

CRASH BAMBI BALLARAT

EDITORCat Wood

PRODUCTION GRAPHIC DESIGN& ADVERTISINGGary Morris

PRODUCTIONASSISTANT Chayna JacksonWright

COVERMODEL Chayna Jackson-­WrightPHOTOGRAPHER Emma DouglasLOCATION Torquay -­ Front Beach

CONTENTS

4 If You Go Down To The Woods Today...6 Music Update -­ Kings of Karma7 Up & Coming Muso -­ Callum Darke8 Waubra Tales10 Shop reviews12 Up & Coming Designer14 Reviews16 Adventures of Chronic Man18 Artist of the month20 Poets Corner22 What I’m Cooking Today

CONTRIBUTORSBenjamin ROBBINSNathan CURNOWEbony HERPERGERChayna JACKSON-­WRIGHTBillie MORRISSteph WALLACE

PUBLISHERGander Media410 Creswick Road,Ballarat VIC 3350M: 0438 324 074email: gandermedia@sctelco.net.au

PRINTINGHigh Tech Printing Services1200 Mair Street,Ballarat VIC 3350Ph: 5334 4976ben@hightechprinting.com.au

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IS THERE ANYTHING BETTER IN LIFE than packing soft cheeses, champagne, cameras and friends into a wicker basket, then laying them all out on a tartan rug and enjoying a picnic? There are probably better things in life, but picnicking is pretty high up there in my books. And in a town so pretty, what are you waiting for?

Being an avid picnicker, I have picnicked high and I have picnicked low. I have eaten olives off toothpicks at the black hill lookout, giving tourists dirty looks for disturbing the tranquility. I have sipped iced tea in Vic Park, on the little jetty near Russell St. I have even picnicked on what may have been private property, but it was so isolated from the traffic, and such a luscious area that I couldn’t resist.

CAT WOOD LOVES PICNICS. SO SHOULD YOU!

Before picnicking, there are a few

items you will need to source.

1. PICNIC PARAPHERNALIA. Some sort of wicker basket is a must. That’s where all your food and crockery are stuffed for easy carrying. Also, it makes you feel like you’re living in the 1940’s. These are easy to find in op-­shops as are plastic plates and cups. Another must have is a picnic rug. Red tartan is traditional, however any old blanket tossed on the grass will do. Op shop blankets are also good for this, as then it doesn’t matter if you slop red wine everywhere.2. DELICIOUS DELICACIES. Finger sandwiches, olives, soft cheeses, crackers, dip, iced tea, wine, strawberries, salads, watermelon, sun-­dried tomatoes, cider etc. etc. I could go on, but just eat and drink what ever you please. However all attendees must contribute to the food bringing.3. MUSICAL FRIENDS. A friend is great, but a friend that plays guitar is even better. Then there is no need for someone to bring an iPod and have ke$ha played. It ruins the picnicky atmosphere.

4. OTHER FRIENDS. Not everyone can be cool and musical. Including me. But everyone can eat food and listen to live music! 5. CAMERA. Cute arty shots of your glorious picnic are always good. I love to immortalise every picnic, as each one has different people, different places and a different feel.

6. GAMES. Frisbee is ridiculously fun, a fact you may have forgotten as you

navigated puberty. Kicking around a soccer/foot ball is also a nice way to pass the afternoon.

So, as summer recedes and before we are plunged back into the harsh Ballarat winter, pack up your picnic and get out there. It’s a tremendously fun day. Just remember to always take your rubbish home and never picnic at Hanging Rock…

TEXT & IMAGES Cat Wood

“A friend is great, but a friend that plays guitar is even better.”

How long have you been playing the guitar for? Well I been playing for about 25 years now and singing for about 5 years. All self taught.What inspired you to get a band together? Purely for the love of music and having a good time playing it too. The band is made up of seven people, all who bring something different to the table.What kind of music does your band play? It is a cross between reggae and blues which I like to call reggae fusion.Have you recorded yet? Yes we have, there are a few tracks you can find on youtube.Do you prefer to play your original songs or cover songs? These days I seem to like playing original songs but given the chance there are songs out there I love to cover.What is your favourite thing about performing? There is nothing like it in the world. The rush is better than sex!

What crowds are you hoping to attract/reach out to with your music? Anyone and everyone who loves music.What would you say you are known for musically? For having the loudest voice in reggae music and for having a great time doing it.Where can you see your music going in the future? I’ll be playing till the day I die. My music is what I love to do and nobody can take that away from me. What advice would you give up and coming musicians? Work hard with what you have. Keep things simple and love the dream! Don’t let anything stand in your way.

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UP AND COMING MONTHLY MUSO Callum is a local musician from Ballarat who has been playing guitar for eight years.

What inspired you to start playing?I don’t really remember why I started playing, I owned a guitar for several years but only started getting lessons at school.What kind of music do you like to play?I love playing all sorts of music. A rundown would include heavy rock, progressive, metal, blues, acoustic fingerstyle and a bit of jazz doesn’t hurt either!

Do you play in a band?At the moment I’m playing in a group performing original tunes off the new album ‘Fractured’, by Buck Jr.Where do you see yourself in two years?Making records, either of my own music or from being involved in other projects in an engineer/pro-­ducer role. I also hope to be playing with a group of people who are just as comfortable playing composi-­tions as they are improvising,Who are your major influences?The greats, of course: Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix.. I also look up to modern virtuosi, such as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Tommy Emmanuel.Is there anything else you would like to share that may inspire developing artists and musicians? What helped me in the beginning was finding music that I was really passionate about, which helps tremendously when learning. An important thing to remember when playing with others is to listen to them as much as you listen to yourself.

Do you play original or covers?I have played both before, however I much prefer playing original music over covers. The performances are a much more rewarding experience.In which instrument does your talent lie?Guitar is my main instrument, however I also like to play drums, bass guitar & keyboards. The ability to learn quickly & to improvise are important to me on all of these instruments.What styles do you have to offer?I like to be able to offer a bit of groove if the number calls for it. I also like to think I can improvise in many different styles, & I’m improving in this area all the time.

Callum Darke

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To start, you make your way to the station. Buy a ticket. Get on the train and voila! You would think it would be this easy, and it usually is! Luckily Ballarat is the first station to Melbourne so your almost always guaranteed a seat, even if it is next to some random stranger. An awkward train ride is better than a standing one. At least there’s no chance of falling over and embarrassing yourself with a hectic case of the wobbles. So once your on the train there’s a million things to do, (well maybe not a million) so let’s narrow it down to say, seven?1. You could whip out a handy, interesting book to pass the time.2. Chuck your ipod in and listen to you favourite tunes while pondering about the universe and all the weird and wondeful things that pile together to create it.3. You can sit there in silence -­ of course by silence I mean the endless chitter chatter going on amongst your fellow passengers, (which if you’re eaves dropping on can actually be quite interesting and somtimes hilarious!) And no it is not rude. It’s merely inquisitive! 4. You could allow yourself to get frustrated and angry over the little girl sitting behind you, absolutely

kneeing the pants out of the back of your seat like she’s trying to somehow burst through it. Or you could appreciate the free massage.5. Gaze out of the window and watch the beautiful scenery, feeling grateful of the incredible landscapes of Australia that we are so lucky to live amongst... Up until about Melton. Then I would suggest you look up at the clouds. 6. Then there’s always people watching, whether it be on the train or at the stations, coming in and out of the toilet almost toppling over as the train jolts, while still trying not to touch anything with their wet hands in case of contamination. Then there’s the odd person who bends over RIGHT at your window on the platform and you happen to catch a glimse of the worlds biggest you know what... eek! 7. And lastly, something that only happens on the rare occasion. As we are living in the 21st century, a trip to Melbourne usually seems like a step out of the little smoke for most, we forget that we all somehow come from the same place. Smile at a stranger and there you go, you’ve made a friend!

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RED BRICK GALLERY5pm Interview

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I love my shopSteph Wallace – along with Marcia King – gives visitors a look-­in at the latest emerging artists, cute gifties and shockingly pink hair.Tell us what Red Brick is?

It’s an exhibition space for emerging artists as well as a retail space for people who make cool stuff and do cool things and need an opportunity to retail it. We’ve got two visions going on in the one space, as there are so many creative people working in Ballarat and so many emerging artists. Ballarat is such a cheap place to live, so many people are drawn here and there isn’t really that much of an outlet to show their work. A lot of what we do is about working with artists to kind of teach them the rules, the rules being that there really aren’t any!

How did red brick begin?

People ask me this question all the time and I don’t really know! It just sort of happened! I was working on a voluntary project with Marcia King, who is my business partner, and we both wanted to go into business. However we both had separate distinct visions and the more I worked with her, the more I realized that if I wanted to be successful, I would have to work with someone who is the opposite of myself ! I hate paperwork! But she likes it!How long have you been here now?

We’ve been here just over a year. What’s the neighborhood like?

I really like it! We chose here because we’re part of a residential area! People are always just popping in for a chat, waving on the way to school, checking out the new window display! How do you find artists to exhibit?

They generally find us! When we first opened we approached people we admired or people who’s shows we had seen perhaps in Melbourne or Ballarat. The joy of being in a smallish town is that it doesn’t take long for people to starttalking!

Where do you source your shop

wares?

We have two different streams of product in-­store. We’ve got the cute quirky products that are mass produced, which are some of our best sellers, but the vision is kept alive by working with creative, cool little cottage industry people. Who comes to red brick?

We have two fairly distinct crowds. We open an exhibition every two weeks and then we get the arty crowd. Then we also get the network of this artist’s family and friends and our own network widens! We use the shop to get people in the door, and then we get them to go upstairs and check out the art, so we get a whole other crowd through the door, who we can usually chat to them and get them interested in the art world!Why should new people come to

redbrick?

Because we‘re really nice and friendly! Also we can help people access that arty part of the community in Ballarat.What’s the best thing about running

Red Brick?

I get to do what I love everyday. Working in the arts can be really tricky and chasing that next arty opportunity was really exhausting. So I like working in the art

world but having a sense of control over my work, my future and my involvement and knowing that I’m really committed to this. I love it and I meet amazing people through it all the time.What’s the worst?

Feeling guilty. There are those people who love working, they’re addicted to it and they’d rather be working than putting their kids to bed and feel guilty for feeling that way. I’m the opposite. When I lock up the shop at 5, I’m out of there! I’m not answering emails at midnight because I’m to busy hanging out, listening to live music and being part of the scene I’m trying to encourage! Oddly enough I feel bad about it!

FEATURE ARTIST -­ BILLIE MORRIS

“The WEIGHT of nostalgia” These are my photos from year 12 studio art. My concept was memory and the passing of time, focusing on the way we seem to look on fond memories through rose coloured glasses, and can feel so desperate to be in a

place we once were. Each collage represents a different stage of life... TOP ARTS

“Ballarat’s YOUNG Designer Series”

“4th of August 5pm” These images were an attempt to capture memories of travel, the journey rather than the destination. The blurred memories of train trips,

sleeping in the car, small moments that stay in your mind forever.

“Children’s book” This is a short story I wrote and illustrated as a project for Visual communication

and Design. The story is about a little girl who’s feeling sorry for herself then meets a boy in a worse situation than hers

and realizes things aren’t so bad. It was originally suppose to be printed on tracing paper and presented on a light box to

represent the feelings of the character, but the illustrations lost too much of their detail.

BALLARAT ART GALLERY - Next Gen Exhibition 5TH FEB

“Spray Can”Also for Vis Com, I designed a new range of aerosol cans, “Bambino”, using one of my character designs.

“Media Movie”A stop motion film I made for

media, based on the innocence of

children, their yearning for

independence and conflicting need for

nurture.

BALLARAT ART GALLERYNext Gen

“The WEIGHT of nostalgia” These are my photos from year 12 studio art. My concept was memory and the passing of time, focusing on the way we seem to look on fond memories through rose coloured glasses, and can feel so desperate to be in a

place we once were. Each collage represents a different stage of life... TOP ARTS

“4th of August 5pm” These images were an attempt to capture memories of travel, the journey rather than the destination. The blurred memories of train trips,

sleeping in the car, small moments that stay in your mind forever.

“Children’s book” This is a short story I wrote and illustrated as a project for Visual communication

and Design. The story is about a little girl who’s feeling sorry for herself then meets a boy in a worse situation than hers

and realizes things aren’t so bad. It was originally suppose to be printed on tracing paper and presented on a light box to

represent the feelings of the character, but the illustrations lost too much of their detail.

BALLARAT ART GALLERY - Next Gen Exhibition 5TH FEB

I am planning on pursuing a career in the arts, but I am still undecided for

exactly which area I would like to specialize in. I’m having a GAP year in 2012,

where I hope to work with different designers and artists, and also travel to get

a feel for where my real passion lies. I have a strong interest in photography,

graphic design, filmmaking and art so hopefully I can continue to find a

balance between all my projects.

Cafe MuzykaArkie Williams gives us an insight into owning a small business cafe...

How long has the cafe been running?We’ve been open for just over 12 months now. Were you in hospitality previous to opening? A very long time ago...my first job out of school was in hospitality as a cafe worker. Truthfully though it was bloody awful and of no inspiration, back then a cappucino was a cup of fried milk with chocolate powder on top...MUZYKA is everything that place wasn’t!What inspired the design and ambience of the cafe style? Inspiration for the cafe was more about creating a space that was inviting, creative and groovy. It’s a place to linger, read a magazine, catch up with mates as well as being equally inviting if you’re going solo and want to chill out with a coffee in the corner. We love to recycle and most of the fitout comes from exising stuff we found or had. It’s kind of found its own vibe....music of course being central to that!What sort of clientelle are you trying to attract or appeal to? We don’t have a particular ‘type’ that comes here... everyone is welcome and we have regulars from all walks of life who appreciate great coffee and the creative energy of MUZYKA.What is the style of food on offer? and any specialties? My belief in food is to try and be ethical but real. I try to use what’s in season based on Victorian growing seasons and sourcing from wholesalers within our region. Our food is wholesome/simple cafe fair, but it’s done well. I think keeping things simple has a lot to be said for it especially in a cafe sense...we are a cafe and don’t pretend to be anything more. Our coffee is our speciality, it’s our very own blend and has ethical elements we’re proud of. Homemade sausage rolls/quiche/savoury muffins and Pitta’s form the basis of our menu with vegetarian options being available. Weekends is when the menu really shines... we do an awesome ‘big breakfast’.

“I LOVE THE HONESTY OF INTIMATE MUZYKA GIGS”

We hear you are having live music in the cafe? When does this happen and what sort of muso’s? Live music is the beautiful little ingrediant that makes MUZYKA what it is. Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm we have some of the most talented singer/songwriter/instumentalists play here. Gigs are posted in the local rag and on our facebook page. I love the honesty of intimate MUZYKA gigs. The music is free to patrons but it’s great to tip the muso’s so we have a teapot at the counter and hope if people enjoy the act they throw a tip in.Where did the name originate from? MUZYKA is Polish for ‘Music’. I love the way it rolls off the tongue! Is the location a factor when choosing a site or more the style of the building? The South Street corner is special and I always saw it’s potential. When the shop came up for lease I knew a cafe would breath life into the corner and it’s great now to see it humming with people. Parking is great here, I wanted to make sure there was easy access for folks....you don’t have to cut laps and hope someone pulls out...there’s plenty of spots.Where do you see yourself in 2 years? MUZYKA has some exciting developments in the pipeline so stay tuned!Any advice for young entrepreneurs wanting to start a hospitality business? Advice... don’t open near me! hahaha... seriously though, I was researching for 20 years, so understand your industry first.

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De’s Recycled Fashions12pm interview

How did De’s begin?

I just thought there was a niche in the market, apart from op shops where people would usually have to go through racks and racks of clothes to find what they were looking for. I wanted to start something that made it easier for people to find good quality clothes at a lower price.How long has De’s Recycled Fashions

been running?

We’ve been established for 11 years.Where do you source your clothes?

Originally clothes were sourced through markets in Melbourne. Now that we’ve been established for so long the clothes pretty much come straight through the door. What would you say is the best thing

about De’s?

All the clothes are already dry cleaned and sorted out into sections to make it easier for customers to find what they are looking for, plus I like to provide retro/vintage styles that are a very affordable price, for example, you can get a good quality brand named dress for around $30.We are the only shop around this area that sells modern and vintage clothes as well as offering a cross section as well as a large variety of vintage jewellery and accessories, all pre washed, organised and ready to be admired by a new owner.

What feedback have you received from

customers?

Customers have said they love De’s because it gives them somewhere to sell their better quality clothes, jewellery and accessories, instead of simply giving them away, as I do buy clothes from customers and re-­sell them.

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The baby of musician ʻ‘Arkie Williamsʼ’ Muzyka has been humming along in the South Street corner of Ballarat for the past 12 months. It has fast gained a reputation for its atmosphere and its unique ethical coffee blend… add to that the talent of some of Ballaratsʼ’ best musicians and the world really does become a better place.OPEN - WED to SUNDAY 10am - 5pm

Café MUZYKA (pronounced Moo-ze-ka) is a chilled out

little coffee shop dedicated to live music

performance and serving kick arse coffee!

The menu is humble but wholesome during the week, with a great range of cakes.

206 South Street, Ballarat Ph: 0408 471 769

FEATUREARTWORK OF THE

MONTH

ARTIST Ebony Herperger

ARTS ALIVE IN BALLARATBallarat Arts Alive (BAA) is a group that formed last year to work on invigorating and nurturing the arts in our region. One of the initiatives that has emerged is Art Sparks, monthly events featuring different artists, artforms and venues, providing the creative community with the chance to come together, discuss, celebrate and showcase work. The events are currently curated and hosted by the Tinderbox Radio crew and are supported by the City of Ballarat.

Past events have been held at Portico on Sturt and the South Street Art Studio and have featured local musicians, writers, video artists, performers and visual artists. To find out about exciting upcoming events or to get involved as an artist,venue owner, business or art lover, contact amy.voicefm@gmail.com or jump online and join the Facebook groups to stay updated!

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MCDONALDS PLAYLAND

The sparrows at the McDonalds Playlandskip across synthetic turf, wired on sugar buns,cold french fries and a half-­empty coke—no ice.They seem eternally young, just as I felt oncewasting time in the carpark with friends, scoffingdown burgers and value meals, scamming vouchersfrom cute employees. But now I am here to watchmy kids, catch them at the bottom of the slide.There is a bully on the castle, there always is,blocking the little ones.Above the list of Playland rules, Ronald smileswith a hint of ‘business’. Children must be supervised.No pets allowed. No food or drink on equipment.I imagine this is a set-­up in favour of the birdstaking advantage of all our meals. They dineas we do, on fat and cholesterol. Ronald smilesat all of us. But I am happy to be here, in the sun,in suburbia—a world where there are no kings.A lie perhaps, though I am satisfied when that little shit gets punched in the teeth.

Nathan Curnowncurnow@bigpond.com

I close my eyes, to the sound of your thoughts.

Breathe you in; a new life to my dead soul.

Your essence is delicate, Yet your presence overpowers me,

an earthquake to this already, unsteadiness.Your eyes are those,

That I’m likely to grow lost in. Those which hold, intensity,

I know I should avoid.You scare me,

not for the reasons you think, than for the impact you’ve had on me.And while trying to steady this shield,

I am drawn to you, fascinated with intrigue, it is inescapable,

for somewhere inside you, I can see.. I am lost already.

Chayna Jackson-­Wright

with Michelle Quarrell

What brought you to the hairdressing industry? Unfortunately it’s the old “always wanted to be one” not very exciting. But moving to Ballarat was what made me want to become a business owner.

What styles do you specialise in?Curly, unruly hair its sexy! I also love to fix peoples hair after years of bathroom butchery.

What do you love most about working at Vanilah?My staff ! Not a day goes by where I don’t learn something new. Our qualified staff are so talented and different from each other, the skills in the room are some of the best I have had the privilege to work alongside.

Where does your passion lie within hairdressing?Training. I started in a salon of 17. The focus was always on training. Now passing on skills to our apprentices honours the commitment from those who gave me my start. I love it.

What vision do you have for Vanilah in the future?People find it hard to get to the salon during traditional hours so we are expanding to meet that need. We are now open 7.30am on Mondays. Tuesday through to Friday we are open till 7pm. We are working towards being open from 7.30 till 7.30, 5 days a week. We just need one more senior stylist for the late nights and we will be on our way. After that who knows maybe a second salon, my third year apprentice is so good I will

“OUR PASSION IS TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL WEARABLE HAIR”.

Vanilah Hairdressing

www.vanilah.com.au6 Camp Street

Phone: 03 5333 4533

want hold on to that talent and I know she wants her own salon so I will do what I can for her career growth. I better go cut some hair...

THIS IS WHAT I’m cooking for dinner... Cajun chicken pasta for three.

2 small chicken breasts, finely slicedHalf a capsicum, sliced Half a large sliced red onion2 cloves garlic, minced,2 field mushrooms, sliced200ml cream, 1/3 cup Chardonnay 1tspn Cajun spice, 1tablespoon olive oil3/4 pack dried linguini Salt and black ground pepper to taste2 bayleavesSmall handful freshly chopped oregano and parsley

Heat pan, add oil, chicken, salt and pepperTurn chicken once lightly browned, add onion, garlic, mushrooms, capsicum,bayleaves and cajunContinue cooking on high until onions are translucent and a light sediment forms on pan. Deglaze sediment with Chardonnay, turn heat down to medium/low add herbs and creamLightly simmer for 10 minsServe with freshly cooked linguiniSliced avocado as garnish and grated Parmesan are optional *remove bayleaves before serving

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RECIPE & IMAGEBenjamin Robbins

Left Of Elephant Sound is the brainchild of sound engineer, composer and musician Jeremy Conlon, servicing Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. Jeremy is a prolific musician, composer, music producer and the songwriter, voice and producer behind Cooperblack. He enjoys the process of work shopping songs and achieving the vision of the songwriter, at the

same time he has a passion to record music, particularly in non traditional recording environments, and to capture musicians playing live with the least amount of interference and manipulation. Jeremy has worked on the ARIA award winning albums “Gurrumul” and “Rrakala” by Geoffrey Gurrumul YunupinguYunupingu.