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Surf
life takes to the stage, by Michael Rogers - 12th
March 2008
(Credit:
Wentworth Courier)
Singer/songwriter Will Conner says
he is mildly nervous about opening for surf-rock
legend Jack Johnson at Centennial Park this Saturday,
but he's positively relaxed about his gig at Friday
night's surf culture arts festival, The Happening,
at Bondi Pavilion.
"For
me, [The Happening] is at the cutting edge of
how surfing has influenced music and art over
the years," he said.
Conner
will feature with fellow musos Dave Rastovich
and Matt Costa at the event, which also features
several short films and photography exhibitions.
Proceeds
from Friday night's festival will help support
The Sea Shepherd Society's battle against whaling.
Conner,
from Byron Bay, espouses a philosophy of the music
industry that sits very nicely with his surfing
background.
"If
I get the chance to play for big crowds, I'll
take it, but I don't know if it's my way to go
off and make a living being a rock star. If I
can still play the guitar for my girlfriend one
day, I'll be happy."
The
Happening - Art Film and Music Festival is at
Bondi Pavilion on Friday, March 14 from 6pm. Tickets
$35, details at www.thehappeninglive.com.
Profiles
The
Happening
Bondi
Pavilion
Sea
Shepherd
Bondi
Beach
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