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21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Music ephemera a rare glimpse into Tasmania's underground culture
Music posters and handbills spanning 30 years of live performance in Hobart have been donated to Libraries Tasmania. They offer a rare glimpse into underground music culture in Tasmania from the 1990s onwards, focusing on when bands largely relied on street advertising rather than the internet to promote shows. Acting heritage librarian Alex Tassell said memorabilia, such as music posters, band T-shirts and DIY music releases, was "really valuable" because it was ephemeral and often not kept for preservation purposes. Musician and library worker Julian Teakle donated the posters. He said they held huge sentimental value, but public access to documentation of Hobart's underground music scene was important. Mr Teakle can recall looking for expired local music advertisements when doing poster runs, starting in the 1990s, for his own bands and gigs he had organised. As he put posters up, he would take down expired local music posters for keeping. "I put a lot of hard work into this gig." He accumulated more than 150 items, some gathered on the streets of Hobart and others given to him by friends. Mr Teakle shared the advertisements on social media, on his page Goulburn Street Archive, but after decades of collecting, he questioned what to do with the physical posters and handbills. The items are now rare because they were not made to last. "I didn't want it to stay in my garage and get gradually damaged … I didn't want the silverfish to get them," Mr Teakle said. To ensure free access for current and future generations, he donated the collection to Libraries Tasmania. He said preservation of the posters was important to understanding street culture and life in Hobart. His donation to the library is now called the Teakle Poster Collection. "History isn't all about the big things, it's about what people were doing on a day-to-day basis." Mr Teakle said "All that is represented by some of these gigs is the poster, there's no other documentation. It is more than music documented on the posters and handbills Mr Teakle collected. Many of the venues where performances took place have ceased to exist. Venues such as Round Midnight, the Doghouse, which later became the Goulburn Hotel, and the Brisbane Hotel appear in the collection. Mr Tassel, who played in bands in Hobart, can remember sticky floors, stale beer and local characters in venues. He said people could respond quite emotionally to seeing library collection items that evoked memories. "I know so many people who were around this sort of music, who are really excited to see this sort of stuff," Mr Tassel said. The collection also preserves the work of local artists. Illustrations by internationally successful Tasmanian cartoonist Simon Hanselmann are on several posters. In 2022, his cartoon series Megg, Mogg and Owl had its animated debut on streaming service Hulu, featuring the voice of actor Macauley Culkin. Hanselmann's early designs are reminiscent of his current style. Not all posters and handbills in the collection feature the work of known artists; many are made with creative use of a photocopier and marker pens. "There's great variety," Mr Tassell said. "It's really the DIY thing of people [making] their own posters." The musicians and artists who created the posters and handbills now held by Libraries Tasmania likely never imagined they would be enclosed in archival-grade sleeves and made available for public access decades later. The memorabilia is part of a growing collection of cultural ephemera kept by the library. Band T-shirts, restaurant menus and stage show posters can also be found. Mr Tassell was particularly interested in donations that documented Tasmania's underground music scene. "I'm always happy to look and chat about things people may have and if there's a place for it in our collection," Mr Tassell said. Mr Teakle continues to find posters and handbills stashed away at home that he is donating to Libraries Tasmania. "There's a huge sentimental value, I look at these posters and they're pivotal moments of my life," Mr Teakle said. "But I know that as this is a public collection, I can access them at any time."
BBC News
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Iconic record cover art to go on display at Lincoln Castle
The stories behind iconic album covers will be told in a new from more than 100 records will be displayed at Lincoln Castle from Thursday 5 June to Sunday 24 August. They will include The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Duran Duran's Rio, and Elvis Presley's eponymous debut album from exhibition, called Playback: Art of the Album Sleeve, will also include contributions from some of the designers behind the covers. Malcolm Garrett, who created covers for Buzzcocks, Duran Duran and Peter Gabriel, and Mark Farrow, the man behind sleeves for the Pet Shop Boys, is among the artists who have taken part in a film about their inspirations. Kimberley Vickers, the castle's general manager, said: "Album art is so much more than packaging – these iconic covers have become era-defining images that have shaped popular culture."The exhibition, which will be on display in the Victorian prison at the castle, will be free for annual pass holders and included in the price of a day ticket. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Nicolas of Palm Beach Partners with Filipina Pop Star Eylsia to Launch New Direct-to-Consumer Engagement Strategy
'Rather than relying solely on traditional advertising or high-profile events, we're engaging directly with the fans who drive culture'— Lisa Pamintuan, President Nicolas of Palm Beach PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 / / -- Nicolas of Palm Beach, a luxury brand recognized for its distinctive style and innovation, is launching a new artist collaboration and marketing strategy in partnership with Filipina pop artist Eylsia. The initiative aims to reach a wider audience by connecting luxury fashion with global music culture. Lisa Pamintuan, President of Nicolas of Palm Beach, stated, 'This new direction represents a shift in how we approach luxury branding. Rather than relying solely on traditional advertising or high-profile events, we're engaging directly with the fans who drive culture.' As part of the campaign, select fans and new customers will have the opportunity to receive a signature necklace featuring the Nicolas of Palm Beach emblem. According to Pamintuan, the brand will distribute up to one million units over the course of the program, with participants covering only a nominal shipping and handling fee. The campaign coincides with the release of Eylsia's latest single, 'Red Flags', which explores themes of self-discovery and resilience. The song is accompanied by a visually striking music video, further reinforcing the brand's connection to powerful storytelling and contemporary artistry. 'This approach recognizes the value of authentic fan engagement and marks a departure from conventional marketing models in the luxury space,' added Pamintuan. 'Eylsia's audience represents a powerful cultural force, and we are excited to celebrate that.' The initiative, supported by reflects the group's broader mission to combine advanced marketing technologies with consumer-driven outreach. Further information about the collaboration and upcoming promotions will be available through Nicolas of Palm Beach's official website and social media channels. ***** About NICOLAS OF PALM BEACH Nicolas of Palm Beach embodies the global reputation of Palm Beach as the casual luxury capital of the world. Renowned for its exquisite fashion, jewelry, fragrances, and accessories, the brand is part of the family of companies. This unique collective merges science, technology, art, and entertainment, fostering synergistic collaborations on projects between its own companies and external partners. About Intellectual Properties International Holdings, is a worldwide leader in intellectual property. It represents the intellectual properties and technologies of Donald Spector, who has been called one of the world's most prolific inventors. The company has hundreds of US and foreign patents in medicine, entertainment, communications, technology and consumer products. Mr. Spector has opened up several billion-dollar industries. The principals of World IPI created the first hydraulic exerciser; the first hyperbaric chamber for seeds and the first ball that lit up at night. Bristol-Myers Squibb set up a separate division for Spector's patents including the first electronic air freshener, the Aroma Disc System. Spector's patents range from the first known app for location-based advertising; the first known patents for a cyber translation system; patents that predate the wearable biosensor market, as well as hundreds of other patents and technologies. Eileen Doran Nicolas of Palm Beach email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
