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Post by casper on Oct 4, 2007 5:46:20 GMT 10
Tina this is great news. It could not have come at a better time for you  . |
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Post by 12ktina on Oct 6, 2007 8:42:53 GMT 10
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Looks like I'll be the next person who is going to see Damien perform live and maybe even meet him!!! He'll be in Perth all weekend by the looks of it!! **Wonder if he kept my phone number.....  Can't promise I'll get him in the Holly Headlock!! Something a bit more demure maybe - like the KLD Deathgrip!!  |
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Oct 6, 2007 20:18:26 GMT 10
NO MORE HEADLOCKS PLEASE  I do hope you get a chance to get up, close and personal Tina |
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Post by dmac on Oct 6, 2007 20:49:54 GMT 10
Really hope you get to Hug eeerrrrr meet ;D D Tina....have a fantastic time  |
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Post by 12ktina on Oct 9, 2007 12:43:01 GMT 10
 I just rang Centro Galleria to ask what time Damien will be performing and they told me that he (and the Divas) won't be performing there anymore!!! They said they had other commitments!! Boo Hoo!!! I'll have to find out what other commitments he has and where I can actually see him!! I'm glad I rang or else I would have been soooo disappointed!!
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Post by zeeta on Oct 9, 2007 16:19:28 GMT 10
Why did that have to happen
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Post by 12ktina on Oct 9, 2007 16:46:24 GMT 10
He's still coming to Telethon as far as I know Zeeta, just not to the Galleria. Were you planning on going??
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Post by shimmery on Oct 9, 2007 16:47:17 GMT 10
I don't know my way around Perth, Tina, but hopefully this is of some help to you - it mentions Damien being at this event and is dated today and mentions a red carpet - but I don't know where? I don't know if it refers to the original appearance you were going to or is somewhere else, so will put it here for the Perth fans just in case  From thewest.com.au The marathon men
9th October 2007, 7:15 WST
After 40 years of famous faces which have appeared on the WA institution that is Telethon, none is as closely associated with the local charity as Jeff Newman.
Newman’s commitment to Telethon has lasted longer than many a modern marriage, with the man known as the public face of the Channel 7 charity one of the few remaining who participated in the first Telethon.
His reasons for remaining faithful to the cause are simple. “In the beginning it was a huge novelty but I think really — and I’m being totally honest here — I think you have something you want to give and you’re lucky enough to be able to do something with it,” he says.
But in an era when our sense of community takes a daily battering and companies are seemingly more devoted to their shareholders than the public interest, it’s a minor miracle that a weekend-long televised event is still on the air at all. For Newman, however, it’s a no-brainer. He has participated in every Telethon with the exception of a four-year trial separation from Channel 7.
It’s all about the children. “For me personally it’s the fact that you’re helping kids,” he says. “I believe that every kid deserves the very best start in life. It’s not being altruistic or anything like that, it’s just something I believe in.”
In spite of Newman’s reluctance to describe himself as altruistic, he clearly is.
And, despite the modesty of many of those associated with Telethon, it’s altruism that keeps the cause alive.
Every year, a dedicated team makes it happen, joined throughout the year and over the broadcast weekend by thousands of volunteers.
Of course, there are the stars, those who provide the unforgettable moments of television, the likes of Sammy Davis Jr, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson and Harry Connick Jr.
Newman recalls the generosity of Cliff Richard, who was pleasantly surprised and impressed by what he saw over the weekend, and Julian Lennon, who was so moved he personally pledged $100,000, a pledge he honoured.
This year’s stars includes old faces and new — Anthony Callea, Kamahl, Damien Leith, Darren Hayes and cast members of many Network 7 shows like Sonia Kruger, Kochie and Mel and one of WA’s favourite sons, Ernie Dingo.
But the list of unsung heroes is even longer. It includes people like Ken Walther, Telethon’s musical director for 20 years, operations manager Chris Ford, Jamie Mercanti, who has volunteered his time as anchorman from midnight to dawn for 15 years, and Gloria Fryer, associate producer for 20 years.
Executive producer John Crilly has worked on Telethon for 34 years.
He believes some of Telethon’s continued success comes down to community involvement and the fact that Channel 7 has been producing the show for so long it’s now a part of our local culture.
“There are always community events that people could become involved in,” he says. “And the children of yesterday are the mums and dads of today.”
Crilly says star power is another drawcard for Perth audiences.
“Think about how many live events happen on TV from Perth,” he says. “Things where the audience can turn up and watch a live show being made. Telethon once a year is the only time that this happens and people are infatuated with television stars and a lot of them are really fabulous people, too.”
After years of managing the stars’ pilgrimage to Perth each year, Crilly says the artists love Telethon as much as everybody else. “The artists love it from a camaraderie point of view,” he says. “They’re all so busy, working long hours, that it’s a good chance to catch up.” Telethon also provides the artists with a chance to give that they are rarely able to have. “So many people ask them for their time for charity and it doesn’t fit in with their schedules,” Crilly says. There is one other major factor which contributes to Telethon’s ongoing success.
In a cynical age, when giving to charity sometimes leaves people wondering where their donations are going, Telethon money is very visibly staying in the WA community.
Rudi Gracias, managing director of the Telethon Trust, says people get the chance to see the charity in action.
“The public can see where their money is going and the beneficiaries can showcase what they’re doing with the money,” he says.
As head of the Telethon Trust, one of Gracias’ roles is to decide how the money raised by Telethon is distributed.
Over the years the trust has distributed more than $74 million, with about $3 million raised last year.
Gracias says the Telethon weekend is very important but reminds us that the charity works all year round.
“We have a host of activities such as movie days and other fundraising activities, which culminate in the weekend,” he says.
“John Crilly provides the entertainment but among the fun and frivolity it’s a chance to thank the major sponsors, and indeed all donors, big and small.”
Telethon Red Carpet screens on Saturday at 7.30pm with Telethon starting at 8pm on Seven/GWN.
RANIA GHANDOUR |
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Post by gj on Oct 9, 2007 16:51:52 GMT 10
He's still coming to Telethon as far as I know Zeeta, just not to the Galleria. Were you planning on going?? Tina, can you see if you can tape it ........ |
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Post by zeeta on Oct 9, 2007 16:53:55 GMT 10
It's a long drive but we were going to the Galleria to see him
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Oct 10, 2007 6:20:29 GMT 10
That is one of my questions in the blog... Where will he be appearing while he is in Perth and what times?
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Post by 12ktina on Oct 10, 2007 11:00:11 GMT 10
Thanks Braffy. Unfortunatley I won't be near a computer during the live chat so if you could find out any details for me that would be great!! I think they sometimes just send the 'talent' wherever they want them, with little warning at these events unfortunately.
Thanks Shims for the article. I think I will try to get tix to the opening night of telethon, even though I will be a long way back in the crowd.
gj - I will ask my parents to tape it on their new dvd recorder, as I am old fashioned and only have a video.
Zeeta - So sorry you will miss out on the Galleria, but glad I found out for you before you made the big trip down. What about the telethon opening night??
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Post by zeeta on Oct 10, 2007 16:13:02 GMT 10
I just rang Channell 7 to find out what time Damien was on and she said he was opening the show and would be on at about 8.30, I asked her If he was going to be on later and she said he was flying home straight after he had finished. So he won't be doing anything in Perth on Sunday.
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Post by 12ktina on Oct 10, 2007 21:38:47 GMT 10
Oh, that's a shame - a long way to come for one event!! Poor Damien!! I've bought tickets today to go to the opening with my daughter - row Q, so no chance for a sighting of us by Damien I wouldn't think! I'm going to get there early, as they said there is a red carpet, so that might be our only chance!!
Thanks for the info Zeeta.
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Post by shimmery on Oct 10, 2007 22:31:30 GMT 10
Good luck for the red carpet Tina and everyone else going to the event - hopefully you will see him there! |
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