A massive thanks to everyone who came along and made our Stones Corner relaunch such a creative cracker. The mix of artwork, presentations, groove riddled beats and a really cool crowd barely gave us time to reach the bar (though we got there in the end).

Big thankyous to the T-bar crew for letting us take things over and keep them on their toes for the night. It was encouraging to hear from Brisbane City Councils representatives Athol and Jeremy; speaking their piece on the Creative City initiatives, while the real life heroic tale of Tim Sharp and Laser Beak Mans rise to silver screen domination (with faithful sidekick BigFish) was nothing short of inspirational. Let’s not forget giving props to Rachel for taking us the behind the scenes in her low down on the very cool fourthousand/Right Angle family.

For details on speakers, artwork or any other bits and pieces seen on the night drop us a line at info@creativedrinks.com.au. In the meantime stay tuned for further announcements for our next event in September. We’ll be getting busy scouring Brisbane for some great talent, so keep your ear close to the ground and remember to bring along those business cards (even though we don’t mind you using the back of our coasters!). There’s also a bunch of great photos posted up on our event Facebook site so go check ‘em out. Finally for those concerned, we’re relieved to advise that crowd favourite ‘Stinky Chicken’ has declined to press charges in spite of some very liberal fondling… just quietly we’re pretty sure he liked it.

There are loads more pics on Facebook so check them out www.facebook.com/creativedrinks

Had an awesome night at T-Bar :: how bout choo? Hit us up at info@creativedrinks.com.au and share your thoughts/who you met/what you dug & shiny new ideas for the next show…

Shout outs and virtual High 5s to all our volunteers : supporters : creative presenters & artists…

Inspired much?

Any keen beans wanting to get involved for round 2 don’t hesitate to drop us a line.

Thanks to everyone who came along, (and stayed after the tab ran out!)

We look forward to letting you know about the next one–

Drinks out.

Experience the subtle power of Trent Everitt’s ‘Words’: an exhibit that transcends language barriers, exploring universal human truths and insights  through an earnest and  personal account.

“I want my photography to be a record of simple things, little things, beautiful things. I want to slow things down. I want the viewer to slow down. We all have our own individual perspectives of this world and my photos are a way of sharing mine.”

These images draw attention to the link between some of the various elements that shape our perceptions of the world.  Our choice of words and use of language say more about us than the mere words. Likewise – what we choose to focus our visual attention on shapes how we “view” the world and how we perceive it on other levels.

The words are therefore the starting point, which is somewhat a reversal of the standard practice of having a caption to describe the artwork.  Here the visual image – the photograph – is my attempt to describe the words in the caption.

This involves many levels of translation, an idea which fascinates me.  I have taken the favourite words from these people, translated them into a different language (English), then translated them again into a different medium (Photography).

A selection of Trent Everitts latest intriguing  WORDS series (from China) will feature at July’s Creative Drinks event.

Introducing the ultimate in  creative duos!

A night celebrating Creativity would not be complete without a generous sprinkling of the unusual. Thankfully digital animation, creative fun house and 2010 Tropfest winners Bigfish  have plenty to go around.

Screening an assortment of colorful animated shorts throughout the venue from their Fest series ranging from the absurdly hilarious to the hilariously absurd, Bigfish will baffle  and amaze  in ways that only little animated creatures singing about  ‘yogurt pants’ can.

Their latest collaboration in the new ABC3 Television cartoon series Laser Beak Man, will include a special presentation from Bigfish animators and creator Tim Sharp (and mom), who overcame the limitations of autism to represent Australia as a truly inspirational creative identity.

Really looking forward to this one.

Check out Tims site to find out more about the mischievous caped crusader  laser beak man (and Tim too) at www.laserbeakman.com

If your looking to be impressed, disturbed,  moved to tears (or simply mix of all the above) get a load of  Bigfish at http://www.bigfish.tv/

With Effortless cool, high-end Brisbane based street wear label Grand Scheme, keeps its feet on the ground and its sights on world domination. Creator Jimmy Bligs has worked hard to develop a brand that continues to evolve, while staying true to its origins. Grand Scheme is summarised as an independent arts and lifestyle label that blurs the lines between street-wear, fashion and art.

Grand Scheme collaborates with like-minded artists from around the world in its limited edition artist series prints. So far featured artists include Anthony Lister, Nate Van Dyke and Revok with more inspiring artists to follow each season.
Founded in Australia in 2006 with an independent rebellious spirit gained from a background in graffiti and design, the label has quickly expanded from humble beginnings to one of today’s most exciting new brands.

Grand Scheme will be represented at Creative Drinks in a unique and exclusive fashion installation that will have to be seen to be believed.

Jason Malouin is an American Photographer currently living and working in Brisbane, Australia.

Over ten years of travel around the globe (from North, Central and South America to Southeast Asia and now Australia) have inspired his natural style of photography and a unique, creative flavor; capturing countless amazing moments true to the people and places encountered.

His creative mission is to create a sense of immediacy beyond aesthetic relativism where the viewer is presented with an opportunity to access a moment of fundamental truth flowing beneath the surface.

Ultimately, Jason wants to produce works for organizations that are ‘fighting the good fight’ in an effort to create a more sustainable future where we experience life on this planet in terms of Global Citizenship… Fostering a stronger sense of the ‘We’ as opposed to the ‘Self-Grasping “I” Habit’ with which most of us have unwittingly identified.

A selection of Jason’s uniquely Aussie works will be available for viewing at the upcoming event.

Creative Drinks 2010 will be launched this July at the iconic Stone’s Corner Hotel (T-Bar). Against the backdrop of historic Brisbane, Creative Drinks will stir together a cocktail of new talent for one deliciously and creatively thirst-quenching evening.

This dynamic event will also celebrate the buzz currently permeating what is arguably promising to be one of Brisbane’s most exciting regions of creative revival; following on from  previous local cultural events including the ‘Artists as Residents’ showcase and the recent ‘Stones Corner Street Festival’ which saw main street come alive for young and old.

July 15th will see the T-bar decked out and ready for a night of creativity and innovation.

Stephen Anning and Lee Evans best describe their sound as; Driving melodic and experimental house music. Grooving, live looping, synth layering drum machine goodness. The smooth and infectious beat of these Brisbane cats  will entrance  the jivest of turkeys in toe tapping  electro-rhythmic appreciation.

Elaborating  somewhat, the funky two piece act explain; ‘The way we get our sound is unique, despite looking complex. It allows simple ideas to be expanded harmonically, rhythmically and sonically or filtered and crushed to bits. Using high quality keyboards and drum machines isn’t the same as real instruments we know, but it gives us excellent playability and very good control over sound, which is interesting to shape.’

In the spirit of Creative collaboration, visualist and video technologistador Jaymis Loveday will  have us seeing sound; teaming up with The Frollix to create an experiential collage of animation and live visuals to captivate and amaze.

Jaymis is a video director, visualist and founding editor of Create Digital Motion (http://createdigitalmotion.com), a blog for people on the frighteningly geeky edge of live video and video production.  As the visualist member of Bobby Flynn and the Omega Three, he spent a year touring and performing all around Australia.

He’s also director of Oxygen Kiosk (http://oxygenkiosk.com), a boutique web design agency with branches in Brisbane and Sydney and clients around the world.

In case you hadn’t come to the conclusion yourself:

This is sure to be an awesome ambient musical mash-up!

http://www.myspace.com/thefrollix

RIGHT ANGLE STUDIO/FOURTHOUSAND

We are excited to announce that Rachel Surgeoner, editor of Brisbane’s finest subculture blog site Fourthousand and local representative of  awesome creative department Right Angle  Studio will be stepping up for Julys upcoming Drinks to share  insights, experiences and  divulge the inner workings of two very cool, creative and collaborative brands.

In the spirit of getting you acquainted: do read on

Rachel always hoped to become either a curator or a DJ. But somehow ended up in publishing. It was the thrill of the chase that got her there after penning a story about following her favourite band all over the UK. Straight out of university she Edited independent arts/music/ fashion magazine, UV. Known for it’s celebratory launch parties and support of local bands a new wave began in the form of a club night, Wolfgang which she co-founded with good friends Adam Hunter, Ashley Chang and Andy Miller. When UV came to its bittersweet end, FourThousand.com.au needed a new right hand man (or lady as it would be). Rachel has edited the online publication for the past two years and also works part-time booking bands at Brisbane’s iconic live music venue The Zoo. Still a novice on the decks, Rachel now curates the best of Brisbane subculture on a weekly basis – all into one nice, neat electronically delivered issue. Life is good being part of the Right Angle family.

It is finally here. Creative Drinks first 2010 event proudly supported by the Creative City Initiative team of the Brisbane City Council.

We will have a diverse range of activities and guest speakers that will unite Brisbane’s creative community as we celebrate significant achievements and uncover potential opportunities in what is sure to be a memorable evening.

+ Introducing guest presenter Rachel Surgeoner of Fourthousand

+ Special presentations from digital animation fun-house Bigfish including video presentations

+ Fashion installation from high end street-wear label Grand Scheme

+ Music performed by smooth electric groove duo The Frollix accompanied by the spectacular live visual talents of   technologista Jaymis Loveday

+ An awesome selection of Brisbane’s finest creative talent on display including:

- Photographic exhibits by Jason Malouin and Trent Everitt

- Installations and artwork displays presented by illustrators and designers in a range of mediums

+ Fantastic prizes including courses from Adschool Brisbane

+ Nibbles provided along with TAB and unique Creative Drinks specials throughout

For a full run down on presenters, exhibits and events please check the site or sign onto our mailing list

When – Thursday 15th July 2010

Stones Corner Hotel

346 Logan Rd
Stones Corner
Tickets only $20 + booking fee

Tickets on sale here.