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3ZZZ Dec 2015 Bulletin In this issue... Polyfonix AFL Award 1 3ZZZ Training Sponsorship Manager 2 4 Dutch Variety Afternoon Multicultural Player AFL 5 6 NEMBC Conference 7 Albanian Independence Day 11 Indonesian Group 12 Filipino X Factor 14 German Xmas Market 16 Women’s World 17 3ZZZ P.O.Box 1106 Collingwood, Vic 3066 First Floor 144-156 George Street, Fitzroy, Vic 3065 Studio: (03) 9415 1923 Office: (03) 9415 1928 Fax: (03) 9415 1818 www.3zzz.com.au 3ZZZ Polyfonix Program AFL Multicultural Player of the Year Broadcasters from the 3ZZZ youth program "Polyfonix", Ivan Puggioni and Salam Hasanein present Bachar Houli from the Richmond Football Club the inaugural "3ZZZ Polyfonix Program AFL Multicultural Player of the Year" award. Ivan and Salam have been working hard all year promoting the AFL's Multicultural program with match reviews, player interviews and initiatives such as the Multicultural Player of the Year Award, which they presented to this years worthy winner Bachar Houli from the Richmond Tigers Football Club. Votes were based on AFL Fantasy Points and the Multicultural player with the most amount of points during the week were given votes. The player with the most votes at the end of the season was declared the winner. A big congratulation to Ivan and Salam for this fantastic initiative! Ivan Puggioni and Salam Hasanein from Polyfonix with Richmond Tigers player Bachar Houli

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Page 1: Bulletin 3ZZZ Dec 2015 · Edgar Tan Mohammed Abdi 3ZZZ is very proud to announce that we have received a certificate from the CBAA (Community Broadcasting Association of Australia)

3ZZZ Dec 2015

Bulletin

In this issue...

Polyfonix AFL Award

1

3ZZZ Training

Sponsorship Manager

2

4

Dutch Variety Afternoon

Multicultural Player AFL

5

6

NEMBC Conference 7

Albanian Independence

Day

11

Indonesian Group

12

Filipino X Factor

14

German Xmas Market 16

Women’s World 17

3ZZZ P.O.Box 1106 Collingwood, Vic 3066 First Floor 144-156 George Street, Fitzroy, Vic 3065

Studio: (03) 9415 1923 Office: (03) 9415 1928 Fax: (03) 9415 1818 www.3zzz.com.au

3ZZZ Polyfonix Program AFL Multicultural Player of the Year

Broadcasters from the 3ZZZ youth program "Polyfonix", Ivan Puggioni and Salam

Hasanein present Bachar Houli from the Richmond Football Club the inaugural

"3ZZZ Polyfonix Program AFL Multicultural Player of the Year" award.

Ivan and Salam have been working hard all year promoting the AFL's Multicultural

program with match reviews, player interviews and initiatives such as the

Multicultural Player of the Year Award, which they presented to this years worthy

winner Bachar Houli from the Richmond Tigers Football Club.

Votes were based on AFL Fantasy Points and the Multicultural player with the most

amount of points during the week were given votes. The player with the most votes

at the end of the season was declared the winner.

A big congratulation to Ivan and Salam for this fantastic initiative!

Ivan Puggioni and Salam Hasanein from Polyfonix with Richmond Tigers player Bachar Houli

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TRAINING

Orietta Wheatley, 3ZZZ Trainer

Anyone who aspires to become a broadcaster at 3ZZZ needs to

receive some in-house training, regardless of whatever training you

completed or experience you have acquired from another station.

Why? When you start broadcasting at 3ZZZ, you effectively become

part of a new workplace. The station needs to know that you are

familiar with media law and the codes of practice re community

broadcasting and you need to be familiar with the equipment, what is

expected of volunteers, who‟s who at the station, etc.

There are 6 modules that all broadcasters need to complete:

Introduction to 3ZZZ

Media Law

Program Preparation

Interviewing

Program Presentation

Studio Panel 1

Studio Panel 2

To be able to broadcast with 3ZZZ you must be a financial member

with an existing broadcasting group at 3ZZZ and have had

permission from the group convenor to partake in the course.

The training course is conducted by fellow volunteers and

broadcasters of the station.

For further details or to enrol in the course please contact Gabriel

on 9415 1928 or by email on [email protected]

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TRAINING

3ZZZ TRAINERS

These are the volunteer trainers who kindly donate their time, effort and energy to train

the broadcasters of 3ZZZ.

Eugene O’Rourke Orietta Wheatley Stuart Traill

Edgar Tan Mohammed Abdi

3ZZZ is very proud to announce that we have received a certificate from the CBAA

(Community Broadcasting Association of Australia). 3ZZZ was a finalist for the

“Excellence in Training” category at the 2015 CBAA Community Radio Awards.

3ZZZ would like to thank our trainers who work very hard to train the new

broadcasters that come to 3ZZZ Every year. They do their work as volunteers for the

love of radio and community spirit and we appreciate and value their endeavour.

Barney Xua

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Nigel‟s radio career spans over 25 years in all areas from on air to management including commercial radio Station

Manager positions at Redwave Media WA from 2006 to 2009 and 2012 to 2014, commercial radio sales positions at 3MP/SEN Melbourne (2005-2006) and EasyMix Bendigo (2009-2010) and commercial radio on air positions at

Redwave Media (Port Hedland and Karratha) and EasyMix (Bendigo and Mildura).

He also has extensive community media experience in management, advertising sales, programming, production, copy

writing and announcing, producing and presenting content and in managing creative teams. In commercial and community radio, he has set up many outside broadcasts using ISDN and Tieline technology, PA equipment and

broadcast equipment.

At Vision Australia Radio from 2010-2013, Nigel sold sponsorship for a both a state wide and national network of

Radio Print Handicapped radio stations.

As Broadcast Manager at JOY 94.9 Melbourne in 2010, he looked after the technical operations team, was responsible for outside broadcast and event set up, made engineering maintenance decisions including studio and FM transmission

facilities as well as programming the station.

At Centre FM Alice Springs in 2004, he organised the building of the entire studio and transmission facilities and

managed this dance music open narrowcast radio station Work for the Dole project until 2005.

In the 1990‟s Nigel started and managed KISS FM dance music radio station, worked for Channel 31 in audio, sales and

announcing, ran La Trobe University student Radio before becoming Administrator at 3PBS in 2000. He also volunteered at many community radio stations including Inner FM (3INR), Eastern FM Croydon (3ECB), 3SSR

(Swinburne Student Radio), Vision Australia Radio (3RPH), Whitehorse FM (3WBC), 3MU (Monash Student Radio Clayton), Hitz FM, 3ZZZ FM, KISS FM, Southern FM (3SCB), SUB FM La Trobe University, Pulse FM Melbourne, MSR

(Melbourne Student Radio) now SYN and at Northern Access TV/CTV 31. From 2001-2003, Nigel managed 8CCC

Community Radio in Alice Springs.

Most recently Nigel has been working in panel operation, audio transfers and producing with 3AW/Magic 693 and panel

operation and setting up outside broadcasts and Crocmedia.

Nigel has his own mobile DJ Company with lighting, audio equipment and a van for hire, a home radio studio for

recording and transferring audio and owns a tourist radio station at Yulara, which he operates from home.

NEW SPONSORSHIP MANAGER

NIGEL SLATER - 3ZZZ SPONSORSHIP MANAGER

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GERMAN GROUP 25th ANN. DINNER DANCE RMAN GROUP 25th ANN. DINNER DANCE DUTCH VARIETY AFTERNOON On Sunday the 28th of June the Dutch group of 3ZZZ held a variety afternoon to mark the 25th Anniversary of

3ZZZ Community Radio. We were a bit late, as the anniversary was in 2014 but, as the saying goes, better late

than never.

The afternoon was held in the Dutch Club Abel Tasman in Carnegie. The date we set could have been better; at

that time of the year a number of people are escaping Melbourne winter and move further north to the warmth

and sunshine of Queensland or, indeed of Europe. But the turnout wasn‟t too bad, around 80 people decided to

join us in the celebrations.

We had a minor setback. The council Carnegie falls under decided to do a lot of work in Rosstown Road and all

electricity was turned off in the area for the day. What to do? We needed power for the music and also for the

kitchen. Tineke, the very well-known chef of the Dutch Club can perform miracles with food, but not without

power. Luckily we had had advance warning so a generator was hired and set up. Power at last!!!!! We decided not

to use the lights inside the building but made use of candles on every table. The hall looked magical and festive at

the same time.

We had asked several of our members of whom we knew they were musically talented to perform for us and

perform they did. We had one of our own broadcasters, Ron Nolte, perform with his band, I C Rock, the lovely

Titiana de Vries sang some beautiful songs for us en another of our members, Corry Pijnaker also sang like a bird.

We were also lucky enough to get duo Me & the Elephant to come and perform for us.

We also took the opportunity that afternoon to thank our Convenor, Ena Lewis, for

26 years of volunteering with 3ZZZ Radio. Ena will retire from 3ZZZ at the end of

December.

Dutch people love to dance and dancing we did. The

band played on and on, while people danced to the

tunes of the 50s and 60s.

We danced and ate the lovely Dutch food available,

some of us drank a few glasses of wine and we all had

a great time. The afternoon finished around 4 o‟clock.

As they were going home, many people told us they

had had a lovely time and would like to do this again

sometime. And who knows……. Perhaps we will.

Gerda Vellinga, Dutch Group

3ZZZ Broadcasters Rachel Morssink and

Gerda Vellinga with singer Corry Pijnaker and 3ZZZ

member Mirka.

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POLYFONIX AFL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Ivan Puggioni and Salam Hasanein present Bachar Houli with the inaugural Multicultural Player of the Year Award.

The Polyfonix program broadcasters Ivan Puggioni and Salam Hasanein have been heavily

involved with all things AFL during the 2015 season. They have conducted some excellent

interviews with players like Lin Jong from the Western Bulldogs and Patrick Karnezis

from the Collingwood Football Club, highlighting their rise to the senior teams of their

respective clubs and how hard it was to make the transition from rookie to professional

in a sport considered predominantly white and anglo saxon. Adding to this they have

arranged and organised the inaugural “Polyfonix Multicultural Player of the Year” award,

with the blessing of the AFL‟s Multicultural Program.

During the season players with Multicultural backgrounds who accumulated AFL Fantasy

Points during the week‟s matches were given “votes” corresponding to the amount of

points they received in the fantasy tally that week. The Multicultural player with the

highest vote tally was deemed the Polyfonix Multicultural Player of the Year.

The inaugural winner was Bachar Houli of the Richmond Football Club who had a terrific

season. Ivan and Salam were given permission to present the trophy in person to Bachar

during one of his training academy sessions.

A big congratulations to Ivan and Salam for all their very hard and excellent work in

promoting the AFL‟s Multicultural Program and with their sensational initiative of the

player of the year award. And a big thank you to the AFL‟s Multicultural program and to

the AFL clubs who assisted in the Polyfonix coverage of the AFL with access to their staff

and players. We look forward to see who wins the award next year!

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NEMBC CONFERENCE

The NEMBC hosted its annual National Conference from 27-29 November.

This time it was hosted in Melbourne at „Oaks on Market‟ and 3ZZZ is proud

to have played a small role in helping put the conference together.

The conference is a great opportunity for media makers from all across

Australia to get together to listen and to participate in workshops,

presentations and networking.

During the 3 days the conference itinerary went as follows:

Radioactive Youth Media Conference Friday 27 November

Main Conference Reception Friday evening 27 November

NEMBC Main Conference Saturday 28 November

Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation Saturday 28 November

NEMBC 2015 AGM Sunday 29 November

3ZZZ would like to congratulate the NEMBC for a wonderful conference and

we hope that the many people from all across Australia who came to

Melbourne to attend had not only enjoyed themselves but gained new insights

and expanded their skills and knowledge of what makes good media.

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NEMBC CONFERENCE

NEMBC CONFERENCE

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3ZZZ CORPORATE GAMES TEAM

3ZZZ CORPORATE GAMES TEAM

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AUSTRALIAN CORPORATE GAMES

3ZZZ Football Team: Meir Krispin (Jewish), Borja Flors (Spanish), Bernd Merkel (German) Gabriel

D‟Angelo (Staff), Burim Brao (Albanian), Mathew Giacomantonio (Italian), Bernhard Vorreiter (Austrian)

Each November thousands of eager competitors gather in waves to compete in the annual Australian

Corporate Games held in Melbourne.

The Corporate Games is now in its 3rd decade and encourages companies to support their employees'

pursuit of a healthier and more active lifestyle. The Games provides the opportunity for anyone,

regardless of their sporting ability, to play in a multi-sport championship and remain active in sport.

The games are open to all businesses and organisations – large and small from Multinationals, Government Departments, Institutions, Partnerships, Agencies and Clubs. Teams from 1 to 1000 can

participate. Open to all ages and ability levels. Teams may include employees, colleagues, clients, family

and friends, and just like the Olympic Games there are gold, silver and bronze medals up for grabs.

This year 3ZZZ fielded a team at the games for the very first time with competitors partaking in Table

Tennis and Men‟s 6-a-side soccer.

Our solitary representative in Table Tennis was Ivan Puggioni from Polyfonix who went up against

representatives from Exxon Mobil, Origin Energy and the NAB.

Ivan did a great job winning his first match and getting 3ZZZ off to a great start at the games. However

he went on to lose the next two matches but the fact that Ivan did well to win the first game is a great

achievement.

The mighty reds of the 3ZZZ football team were grouped with the Australian Council for Educational

Research, Protiviti and once again the NAB.

3ZZZ started well with a 0-0 draw with the NAB, then went on to beat Protiviti 7-0 then defeated the

Australian Council for Educational Research 5-0 taking them to the top of their group and into the

knockout stages.

However the fairy tale start did not have a happy ending as the knockout stages were to be played the

following Sunday when most of the players had to work, so unfortunately 3ZZZ had to end their

Corporate Games adventure.

The fact that Ivan had won a game and that the football team won their group so convincingly meant

that there is hidden talent lurking in the studios of 3ZZZ ready to burst out and shine brightly for

everyone to see.

A great day for all involved and a big congratulations to everyone who participated and hopefully 3ZZZ

can expand in both participation and success next year!

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ALBANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

On November the 28th, the Albanian broadcasting group celebrated the Albanian Independence

day at Footscray Park.

Among the many hundreds of people who attended the

event was the Mayor of Maribyrnong City Council,

Cameron McDonald as well as special guests from over

seas including well known singers Mariola and Jurgan Kacnj.

The event highlighted and put on display to the wider

community the vast array of richness the Albanian culture

has to offer, ranging from it‟s food, it‟s costumes and art.

There was also plenty of activities for children and adults

including kid‟s entertainment and a mini football

tournament sponsored by A-League club Melbourne

Victory and the North Sunshine Eagles from the

Victorian State League.

The event was organised by Albanian Community of

Melbourne Incorporated and by Albanian 3ZZZ

broadcaster Nizami Redzepi.

Nizami Redzepi, Albanian Broadcaster

The sea of people attending the Albanian Independence day event at Footscray Park.

The Albanian Groups stall at the event

Nizami Redzepi at the Albanian Independence Festival

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INDONESIAN GROUP

New Broadcasters. The Indonesian Broadcasting Program also known as

Radio Kita (RK) welcomed five new broadcasters in April 2015. Theresya

Rosadi, Okty Wahyuni, Julia Usmanij, Morgan Nagara, and Nina Lohanatha

have voluntarily registered their names and completed their training course

with 3ZZZ. In particular both Morgan and Nina have been assigned in a team

for a new segment that specially designed for youth affairs on the third Friday

each month. Meanwhile, Julia, Okty and Theresya have been allocated to

support the weekly broadcast of weeks two, four and five accordingly. It is

strongly believed that with the addition of new broadcasters, RK will

continue to grow and become the voice of the Indonesian Community in

Victoria.

2015 3ZZZ Radiothon. RK has successfully raised funds and has once again

exceeded the target during Radiothon 2015. During the radiothon campaign,

between the 10th and 25th October 2015, RK team has effectively and

efficiently promoted Radiothon 2015 over live broadcast and social media, e.g.,

Facebook and Twitter. As a result, RK has successfully exceeded the target of

this year Radiothon. RK would like to extend its highest appreciation to those

who has sent their pledges. Special thanks go to the 3ZZZ team members:

John Gillies, Gabriel D‟Angelo and Mani Narayana Aluri for all great and

helpful assistance during the 2015 Radiothon.

The various broadcasters of the Indonesian group.

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INDONESIAN GROUP 2015 Indonesian Language Competition 2015. On 31 October 2015, the Indonesian

Program has once again successfully organized its annual Indonesian Language

Competition or the Sayembara Bahasa Indonesia 2015 at the Consulate General of the

Republic of Indonesia at St Kilda. Each year, the Indonesian Language Competition targets

year 11 students who are studying Indonesian Language and who must demonstrate their

Indonesian writing and speaking skills in front of the judges. This year there were 12

students participated in the competition and the task was to write a 300-word short

essay in Bahasa Indonesia. The participants were judged in specific areas of skills such as

vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and tone. The competition, which was supported by

the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Kainus A Travel, Extra Travel and

3ZZZ Radio, was aimed to alleviate the willingness of students in Victoria in studying

Bahasa Indonesia.

Winners of the Indonesian Language Competition.

2015 Wonderful Indonesia Festival. RK has also participated in the 2015 Wonderful

Indonesia Festival which was held in Queensbridge Square, South Bank on the 21st

November 2015. This festival was intended to attract tourists to visit Indonesia especially

the eastern part of the archipelago and was sponsored by the Minister of Tourism of the

Republic of Indonesia.

Petrus Usmanij,

Indonesian Convenor

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FILIPINO X-FACTOR

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FILIPINO X FACTOR

HOY PINOY ceebrates back-to-back win of two

Pinoy Pride on X Factor Australia

With the entire Filipino Community in Australia, HOY PINOY celebrated the back-to-back win of two Filipino-descent X

Factor Australia Grand Winners, pop princess Marlisa Punzalan and the heartthrob from the Gong (Wollongong) Cyrus

Villanueva with a fun catch up and interviews aired on its Wednesday program.

Pinoy Pride Marlisa and Cyrus, two young people with amazing courage and talents, have captured the hearts of the

Australian X Factor audience from the time they walked into to stage for their audition. They faced challenges, nurtured

their talent with their celebrity mentors, survived being away from family and friends and in the end, all their hard work paid

off. Marlisa, 16 and Cyrus,19 have taken out the title of Grand Winners of Season 6 and Season 7 X Factor Australia,

respectively.

During their HOY PINOY radio interviews, Marlisa and Cyrus talked about their life and experiences as they pursue their

common passion and greatest dream – MUSIC. They also talked about their albums and new singles and shared their

memorable journey. And on a more interesting and personal note, Marlisa and Cyrus revealed the Filipinos in them with

their family stories, fond memories and favourite food.

2014 X Factor Winner MARLISA PUNZALAN Marlisa, the youngest X Factor winner at 15, visited HOY PINOY for the

second time to promote her second single “Forever Young” under Sony

Records. After a year of preparation, Marlisa‟s second original was finally

released in November. Still consistent with her pop-inspirational themed

music, Marlisa recalled having fun memories in making “Forever Young.”

She talked about being excited and happy with the summery, Caribbean

rhythm and shared that the song is about “... staying positive, being

strong, striving to achieve your best, just enjoying life and living life to the

fullest.” It is fun, adventurous, fresh and young, which still captures

Marlisa, the young charmer who captivated the nation with her powerful

voice during her X Factor audition.

During her interview, Marlisa also thanked all her fans, specially her

Filipino supporters who continue to show their support and love since

the beginning of her X Factor journey. She said, “I am amazed by the

overwhelming support I have been receiving and this keeps me motivated

to boost myself and my music.” Marlisa has been busy with shows,

corporate gigs, recording, co-writing and getting more experience in song

writing. In December, she would also be in the Philippines again to

promote her second single. Marlisa has also released a Filipino song

called “Unstoppable” during her first promo tour in the Philippines in

2014.

Marlisa‟s first HOY PINOY radio interview was in November 2014 right

after winning X Factor and when she promoted her self-titled album

Marlisa and Winner‟s single “Stand By You,” which hit platinum and debuted number two at the ARIA

Singles Chart. “Stand By You” was also nominated this year‟s Song of the Year at the ARIA Awards.

Born in Sydney to Filipino parents Lito and Andrea, Marlisa grew up enjoying the fun-loving, close family ties and

fiesta-like gatherings of a typical Filipino family with lots of music and food. With Mom Andrea being a good

cook. (chicken/pork on vinegar-soy marinade) and dinuguan (pork blood stew).

Having Filipino parents who greatly value education, Marlisa balances her music career and her studies through

home school/distance education and just recently successfully completed her Year 10.

Marlisa‟s Christmas has always been spending time with family, going to Church, staying up till midnight, opening

presents and enjoying lots of food. Marlisa also said, “When I was young, I used to believe in Santa Claus.” But

then, she added, “I still do.” This December, Marlisa will be spending her very first Christmas in the Philippines

and looking forward to it.

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Virginia L. Balanon, Filipino Group

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GERMAN ART EVENT

2015 X Factor Winner CYRUS VILLANUEVA Cyrus Villanueva, famously known as “Cyrus virus”, released both his self-titled album “CYRUS” featuring a selection of his

stand out songs from X Factor Australia and also the Grand Winner song and his first single “Stone,” which debuted

number one at the Australian iTunes Chart, on 9 December under Sony Records.

During the Hoy Pinoy interview, Cyrus expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all those who supported and believed in

him, with special mention to all Filipinos in Australia. He admitted he was overwhelmed by the love and support Filipinos

have shown him through his X Factor journey.

Born in Wollongong to an Australian mother and a Filipino father from Cotabato, Cyrus inherited his passion for music and

his incredible talent from his father, a musician known as Jo Vill. Cyrus recalled listening to his father‟s records and playing

with the ukulele when he was young. He grew up on old classics from great singers like Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson,

Stevie Wonder, Nat King Cole and Ray Charles, which had great influences on him, and some Filipino songs. When asked

if there is a chance for a Filipino song from Cyrus, he said, “Yes, I would love to. I grew up listening to Filipino songs.”

One song stuck in his mind was Freddie Aguilar‟s greatest classic “Anak” (Child).

Revisiting his X Factor journey, Cyrus shared significant highlights of his experience. The most challenging, he reckoned,

was being away from home and his friends. His most incredible moment was when he performed Chris Isaak‟s “Wicked

Game.” “It‟s quite a bit of pressure when I was told I am singing his own song,” said Cyrus. “But it was worth it.. and I am

really glad it went as well as it did and it was the first time a song of mine had reached number one (at Australian iTunes

Chart). It will be a moment I would never forget.”

For Cyrus, “Dancing on my Own” was his favourite performance in the series during the five seat challenge and the one

that stood out where he cried a lot and still, he felt emotional when he was recording the track in the studio.

Cyrus experienced the longest 30 minutes of his life when he was standing on the stage awaiting the announcement of the

winner. “It was pretty daunting being there. And I think...you could see my heart pounding through the layers of my

clothes... but in the end, it was all worth it,” shared Cyrus.

Cyrus has visited the Philippines and remembered having lots of fun memories during his stay. His father, who loves

cooking, introduced Cyrus to Filipino dishes. His favourite Pinoy dish is the all-time favourite breakfast combination of

TOSILOG – tocino (bacon in Spanish), sinangag (fried rice) and itlog (fried egg).

Being this year‟s crowned X Factor winner, Cyrus is touring around Australia promoting his album and single and also

performing in various events. He is looking forward to also visiting the Philippines, both for holiday and prom tour. He

looks forward to visiting Cebu again and Boracay.

Marlisa and Cyrus are two young people who bring pride and are such inspiration to the Filipinos in Australia and overseas.

Support and grab their music on iTunes or their albums and singles which are available in stores nationwide.

FILIPINO X FACTOR

Viginia Balanon and Chito Javier of the Filipino Group with X Factor winner Cyrus Villanueva

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GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Ute Haberberger, German Group Broadcaster

It‟s this time of the year again – Christmas cheer all around!

Everybody knows, that the Germans are famous for their Christmas Markets. From the big cities to the

tiny villages – during the Advent Season one can stroll through a world of its own. Stalls with Christmas

ornaments, Christmas treats, candles, Bratwürstchen and Glühwein (sausages and mulled wine) and

Christmas music all around, make it possible that even the grumpiest person senses the Christmas spirit.

Can you believe it – Melbourne has 4! German Christmas Markets! The German Group of Radio 3ZZZ

managed to be present at three of them – even though 2 were held at the same day.

The Christmas Market at the TTHA (Tabulam and Templer Home for the Aged) is growing every year

and it seems whole Bayswater is looking forward to coming together at this special event. We had our

stall next to the stage and we took it in turns with the choir of Bayswater Primary School to see to the

musical entertainment.

The Christmas Market at the German Lutheran Church in Springvale has a long tradition, always being

held on the Saturday before the 1. Advent and is welcomed by lots of Germans and locals alike. We did

not have to cater for the music there, as they had live music playing. Nevertheless we were present with

a stall and managed to tempt a few visitors into signing up as new members.

The AGWS (Australian German Welfare Society) is lucky enough to have their annual Christmas Market

in Melbourne‟s Lower Town hall in the CBD. This year it was the first time in 60 years, that the

Christmas Market wasn‟t held on the last Thursday in November, but on the Saturday before the 1.

Advent. We shared a table with SBS and together provided festive background music, while enjoying the

relaxed and Christmassy atmosphere.

Members of the German group at the Christmas market

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Women's World broadcasts in English every Thursday, 1.00-2.00pm.

A small team of women from different ethnic background, prepare and

present the program each week.

New members are welcome.

Please contact Orietta Wheatley, [email protected] if you

are interested in being part of this team.

Orietta Wheatley, Women’s World

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3ZZZ STAFF MANAGER - JOHN GILLIES

ACCOUNTS/ADMIN –THEO STAVRIS

SPONSORSHIP/MARKETING – NIGEL SLATER

ADMIN, PRODUCTION, SPONSORHIP, TRAINING ASSIST -

GABRIEL D’ANGELO

MEMBERSHIP/RECEPTION – MANI ALURI

Program timeslot change requests, complaints,

disputes, legal questions and other matters of

importance. Issues for convenors meetings and for

council.

Email: [email protected]

Group AGMs, group accounts, reimbursements,

business cards,

locker keys and other financial matters.

Email: [email protected]

Sponsorship enquires, 3ZZZ promotion.

All business interests in regards to advertising and

obtaining clients.

Email: [email protected]

Production of CSA‟s and sponsorship announcements.

Broadcaster training co-ordination and general office,

technical and studio duties. Bulletin editor.

Email: [email protected]

Membership enquiries, member

applications and renewals, studio and

boardroom bookings.

Email: [email protected]

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