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FutureScreen Mobile investigates the potential of mobile phone devices and technologies as platforms for creation, distribution and presentation of screen based and new media art. Focusing on the development of skills and knowledge, FutureScreen Mobile consists of a series of workshops and master classes and a research component. Outcomes of all FutureScreen Mobile events and research will be presented on the dLux media arts website with the aim of establishing an invaluable knowledge base for artists interested in working in the mobile domain.

This forum has been organised to discuss the Australia Councils recent announcement for a major restructure, including the abolition of both the Community Cultural Development Board and the New Media Arts Board. Why the continued existence of the CCDB is important... Whatever its faults (and most of these are due to a string of inappropriate Ministerial appointments), the CCDB remains a significant symbol of the achievements made by communities and the artsworkers who have supported them. It may be that the [Australia Council] aren't aware of these achievements or, worse still, are all too aware and wish to see them buried. It's too early to tell, but we need to find out. - John Hawkes (Community Music Victoria Newsletter, December 2004)

RESFEST 2004 Digital Film Festival travels the world showcasing short films, music videos, motion design, live music, guest speakers + more. Australian performances include, 3-7 December, Melbourne and 9-12 December, Sydney. visit http://www.resfest.com for details

The FREEDOM Festival is based on the belief that we can all use our FREEDOM to help fight for the FREEDOM of others and, at FREEDOM 04, Amnesty International is calling for fairer treatment for all refugees and asylum seekers. Freedom from arbitrary detention; Freedom from the uncertainty of Temporary Protection Visas; Freedom from the isolation of the Pacific solution. Our collective presence can be a powerful voice for the voiceless. We have the voice. We have the freedom. Let's use it. Go to www.vibewire.net/freedomfestival or http://www.amnesty.org.au/whats_happening/freedom_festival for more information and your chance to WIN over $1000 worth of CDs from Creative Vibes and other prizes. artists/bands performing include : THE PROCUSSIONS (USA), GOOD BUDDHA, MORGANICS, DEBASA feat Merlin, URTHBOY, THE BRETHREN, DJs REGAL, BLAZE AND BONEZ (feat. HYJAK), LIZ ETHER, CRUCIAL D, SAVAGE GORDON WATSON, TREVOR PARKEE, NATHAN MCLAY, HUW ELLIS, HI CLIVE, GROOVESCOOTER, SHUEY, FRENZIE, ELI BASSLINES CREW + more

Rag Doll Presents: Cherry2000, Christa Hughes, Action Figures. Freak Boutique Fashion Show - special guest DJ Lanny K from Ear Pimp @ Candy's Apartment Thursday 26th August 2004, 9pm till late, $10. Rag Doll presents Cherry2000 joining forces with special guest Christa Hughes and The Surgeons plus the bizarre semi-human gals of Action Figures with a Freak Boutique Fashion Show - a catwalk of beautiful fallout freaks. Special guest is DJ Lanny K of Earpimp. This will be a night of stupidity, madness and sonic extremity at Candy's Apartment. Expect the night to lurch from cabaret sleaze to extreme ear shredding heavy metal and back again within seconds. Only tattooed hermaphrodites, loose women and the insane need attend.

Grants up to $40,000 are available for projects that are non-recurrent, will be completed in twelve months and will provide tangible benefits for women in NSW. The Office for Women website has further information on funding categories. Funding guidelines and application forms are available by accessing the Office for Women website: http://www.women.nsw.gov.au

Part thriller, part disco biscuit, part clandestine interrogation of the Sydney Olympics, Naked With Joy is an underground dance novel and art retrospective of the Sydney Olympics @ TAP Gallery, 14-22 August.

1/4_Inch is proud to present another wild night of entertainment on Thursday 29th July from 8pm. This event will showcase 3 Interstate artists and promises to be more lively than a feral monkey with fleas. Artists performing on the night are Ross Bencina (Melbourne), Scott Sinclair (Brisbane), and Hydatid (Brisbane)