20 April 2010

Terms and Conditions - Win a Trip for 2 to Barcelona

1. Instructions on how to enter, prize details and other information contained within the promotional advertisements form part of these terms and conditions. By participating, in this promotion entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

2. Only entries on original coupons published within The West Australian and mailed into: Win a trip to Barcelona, The West Australian, GPO Box 2921, Perth WA 6800, by close of business Wednesday, 05 May are eligible. Photocopies and facsimiles are not valid.

3. A ‘valid' coupon must be in legible handwriting and must contain the correct codeword which can be obtained from watching the Hot Seat on channel 9 or WIN television at 5:30pm each weeknight. Coupons will be appearing in The West Australian each weekday from Monday, 19 April through to Friday, 23 April and there will be ten (10) separate codewords over the two (2) week period.

4. The major prize winner will be drawn at 10:00am on Thursday, 06 May 2010.

5. The first valid coupon drawn will be deemed the major prize winner and will receive the following prize. Total Prize Package is valued at $10,000 RRP.

- Two (2) return flights to Barcelona flying Singapore Airlines valued.
- Six (6) night's accommodation at the Hilton Barcelona for two (2) people.
- One (1) night accommodation at the Parmelia Hilton Perth for two (2) people on Friday 21 May 2010
- Two (2) A-Reserve seating tickets to West Australian Ballet's performance of Don Quixote at His Majesty's Theatre on Friday 21 May 2010

6. The following conditions apply to the air travel component of this prize :

- Departure may be undertaken between 7 May 2010 and 31 March 2011, excluding the period 1 December 2010 - 15 January 2011;
- The tickets must be issued prior to 31 March 2011;
- Tickets are valid for a stay away of no more than 3 months;
- Both tickets must be for travel on the same dates;
- Government taxes are not included in the fare and must be paid in addition;
- The tickets are not transferable, nor redeemable for cash;
- The tickets are not eligible for frequent flyer points;
- The ticket validity cannot be extended and any travel not utilised by 31 March 2011 will be deemed null and void.

7. Accommodation (other than specified), gratuities, meals or tips, transfer fees (other than specified), excess baggage, government taxes, airport charges/taxes and any other personal expenses including but not limited to child minding and travel insurances not specified in the prize package must be paid for by the winner.

8. The major prize winner and the travelling companion are responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents (eg passport, visa) and complying with all health or other government regulations. Information is available at www.dfat.gov.au.

9. There will be ten (10) runner up prizes of two (2) general admission tickets each to the performance of Don Quixote at His Majesty's Theatre on Tuesday 11 or Tuesday 18 May 2010. The runner up prizes will be drawn on Thursday, 06 May 2010 after the major prize draw and excludes the major prize winner.

10. All additional costs incurred will be at the expense of the winner.

11. The winner will be notified by telephone after the prize draw. In the instance that the winner cannot be contacted on the phone number provided within five (5) working days, the prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be drawn.

12. It will be the winner's responsibility to redeem the prize from the promoter. The major prize will be awarded to a parent or guardian if the winner is under the age of 18 years.

13. The prizes (or any part thereof) are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken for cash. No responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of the prize.

14. If the winner is a country resident it will be their responsibility to make their own way to Perth city to claim/redeem their prize.

15. It is a condition of entry that all prize winners agree to have their name and suburb published for publicity purposes if required. By participating in this competition, participants signify their acceptance of all conditions and the requirement to participate in promotional activity if required.

16. Completed coupons/entries which have ticked the box titled "Please tick this box if you would like to receive further information from West Australian Ballet" will have their information collected for the purpose of market research and agree to be contacted and receive marketing materials from West Australian Ballet. All coupons/entries whereby the tick box is not ticked will be destroyed. By ticking the box entrants agree to give West Australian Ballet permission to keep their personal details on record for the use of a database and for market research.

If you do not wish to receive marketing materials from West Australian Ballet after ticking the box please contact Customer Service in writing atWest Australian Ballet, PO Box 7228, Cloisters Square Perth WA 6850 or by phone on (08) 9214 0707.

All personal details kept will be used only for the purpose of West Australian Ballet to distribute marketing materials. Your details will not be given to a third party or used in any other way without your express permission. West Australian Ballet will take all reasonable steps to ensure the security of your personal information.

To access personal information kept on you by West Australian Ballet, please contact Customer Services in writing at West Australian Ballet, PO Box 7228 Cloisters Square Perth WA 6850, or by phone on (08) 9214 0707. Please note that information will only be provided to the person detailed and current photographic identification may be required prior to the release of any personal information.

17. All contestants release from, and indemnify WIN Corporation, West Australian Newspapers Pty Ltd and West Australian Ballet against, all liability, cost, loss or expense arising out of acceptance of any prize(s) or participation in the competition including (but not limited to) loss of income, personal injury and damage to property and whether direct or consequential, foreseeable, due to some negligent act or omission or otherwise.

18. Employees and their immediate families and agencies of WIN Corporation, West Australian Newspapers Pty Ltd and West Australian Ballet, together with all associated sponsors and participating companies, are ineligible to enter.

19. Entry into this competition signifies acceptance of all conditions. The Promoters' decision will be final and cannot be contested. No correspondence will be entered into. The Promoters reserve the right to limit entry or amend rules if considered necessary without notice.

15 April 2010

Korean Gala Triumph

West Australian Ballet today returned from a highly successful tour to Korea, performing in Seoul and Chang Won to packed houses. Headlining this special gala was Stuttgart Ballet’s Prima Ballerina Assoluta, Suejin Kang, who performed with Stuttgart Ballet principal dancers, Marco Rademaker and Jason Reilly, and former Principal Dancer Ivan Cavallari (now West Australian Ballet Artistic Director).

West Australian Ballet dancers, Jennifer Provins, Sacha Wakelin, Christian Luck, Darryl Brandwood, Milos Mutavdzic, Ben Marrett and Yann Lane also performed on this mixed bill which drew an electric response from audiences.

Korean-born Kang has achieved ‘Madonna’ status in Korea. Audiences responded with a 20 minute curtain call on opening night, and throughout the season hoards of well-wishers and autograph hunters created an ominous stage door crush.

West Australian Ballet performed works by Uwe Scholz, Stephan Thoss and Ivan Cavallari, whilst Kang and the Stuttgart dancers presented works including Jiri Kylian, and concluded with highlights from John Neumeier’s The Lady of Camellias.

Says Cavallari: “This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for my dancers to perform along side one of the world’s greatest dramatic ballerinas. They executed their performances with great style and sophistication. I was very proud to see them perform in such an important context.” Asked why he came out of retirement for this season: “How can you say no to a dancer like Suejin Kang. We had performed together over many years, so it was like old times – although my muscles thought otherwise!” he said.

12 March 2010

West Australian Ballet edges closer towards a new permanent home and world-class training facility.

FOLLOWING a special council meeting on 8 March, the City of Bayswater has made a historic decision to support the establishment of a State Ballet Centre in the former Senses building in Maylands, to create a vibrant, new permanent home for West Australian Ballet. 

The centre will be a world-class rehearsal and training facility for the Company and eventually home to an elite ballet training school, eliminating the need for young dancers to travel to The Australian Ballet School in Melbourne or the New Zealand School of Dance for high-level classical ballet training opportunities. 

West Australian Ballet intends to work closely with local ballet schools and the WA Academy of Performing Arts to ensure there is a well-structured professional pathway for talented young ballet dancers in the State.  

The former Senses building is currently owned by West Australian developer Finbar Group.  Finbar introduced the property to West Australian Ballet in 2008 and has since undertaken a scheme amendment process to enable the heritage property to be used for office and cultural purposes. 

Bayswater Mayor Terry Kenyon said the City was supportive of a State Ballet Centre in Maylands because it would tie in with the rejuvenation of the area under the Maylands Urban Design Framework and soon-to-be-built Maylands Multipurpose Centre.  

“The arts are an asset that should be nurtured and encouraged to grow naturally, helped by council’s strong facilitation role, that helps to support and develop creative expression,” he said. “By embracing this philosophy we have attracted many artistic and creative people to our city over the years,  which is why council supports arts and cultural endeavours, such as ballet. 

“After initial discussions in 2009, the City will now be lodging grant applications to fund the project, preparing a business plan for the purchase of the Senses Building and starting the necessary negotiations. “I’m pleased the City of Bayswater has committed to such a project, which will become a true world-class facility, and a thriving hub that will attract aspiring ballet dancers from near and afar.” Mayor Kenyon said further details involving specifics of the project were not available because it was a confidential item at the special council meeting. 

John Langoulant, Deputy Chair West Australian Ballet said  “We trust that through our partnership with the City of Bayswater, the State Government, the corporate sector and private donors, we will achieve a cultural destination of historical significance; a dynamic centre of creativity and excellence for Western Australia. West Australian Ballet has embarked on a major fund raising campaign to enable the building to be refurbished in a way that complements the Company’s goals.  It looks forward to the support of its partners including the State Government in that campaign and we feel confident that a positive outcome will be achieved” 

West Australian Ballet General Manager says “after three years of exhaustive searching for a proper home for the Company, the wait is finally over thanks to this visionary decision by the City of Bayswater. Although a massive undertaking for West Australian Ballet, the largest investment in the Company’s history, it is certainly a time for great celebration and acknowledgement that the arts in Western Australia can stand up to the best the world has to offer. We see this is an important development not only for dance, but for the whole community. Our programs and training have been constrained by space issues for many years, so this facility will certainly make all the difference to the delivery of ballet performance and training in this State and something that all Western Australians will be proud.” 

West Australian Ballet Artistic Director says “we have a very special Company of elite dancers here in Western Australia that have had to endure substandard facilities for decades. Finally they will be able to grande jeté without hitting the wall! The space will enable the ballet masters to train the boys and girls separately, which is standard for every company in the world but which has not been possible with just one studio, and also for larger ballets to be rehearsed without compromise. Ballet is all about movement through space – without space, that becomes a very difficult proposition. This is very exciting for my dancers and Western Australian ballet community.” 

Finbar CEO Darren Pateman says “Finbar is very happy that this iconic heritage building can be returned to the community and restored as an important training facility for the State’s much loved West Australian Ballet.  Finbar is committed to supporting the arts and creative communities, as we see it as important for the welfare of Western Australia."  

For further information please contact: 

Rosita Stangl, Publicist

Ph: 9367 8884 or