Team Harlequin

Hey Buzznet!!

It's Carissa here, just updating you guys on the latest TH activity...

 

this is me incase you forget...haha

We've got some very exciting interviews coming your way from the Sydney Underground Film Festival, its a fantastic event that celebrates new, and brilliant film makers around this great city! Go check out the site at www.sydneyundergroundfilmfestival.com

 

So we've been crazy busy organising ourselves for that event, but as always having a lot of fun!

As well as this, we are working on some great new projects that i'm sure you will all be excited about, new interviews with some hot international and local bands. We're begining to feature new local artists for ONE WEEK on a main page, so all you muso's send us your info to contact@teamharlequin.com and we'll book you in! but be quick, its a hot spot!

Also, for you street teamers, and those who want to be apart of the fun! we're working on launching a whole new approach to our street team system which means you will be more involved, have more competition opportunities, and ultimately share in the team experience!!

Thats whats happening in TH land these days... Any opinions or general chit chat, send us a message or email us at contact@teamharlequin.com, we would love to hear from all of you!

In the meantime, thanks for saying tuned! P.s. Whats your favorite indie flick at the moment?

Lots of love! xx

 

Team Harlequin is looking for dedicated and reliable monthly contributers for our Harlequin Life section.
This section should entail
-fashion
-social events/ photography
-film
-monthly issue ( this is a monthly issue/theme that your article will cover)

If you are a writer and want some experience  please contact us on
contact@teamharlequin.com
with your

Name:
Age:
Previous Experience:( links or portfolio file)
What you can contribute to TeamHarlequin ( photography skills, features, graphics, smiles and positivity)
3 Issues you think the youth of today are affected by

Hope to hear from you soon

xoxox

The TH girls

 

The winners of the Gyroscope competition have been announced!!

If you're a winner and did not leave any contact details (e.g. email, myspace), please send an email to team_harlequin@hotmail.com along with your mailing address to claim your prize.



They are the following:

Stewart Siegel
Q.

What was the best and worst show you guys have ever played?

Dean Turner
Q.

How long did it take you to come up and settle with gyroscope?
Q.

What did it feel like going on your first tour; preparing and all?

Andrei
Q.

In your time as a band, have you guys been caught (together or alone) in any compromising positions? If so what where they?

Gunna
Q. I was wondering what sort of venes you like to perform at i.e.

outdoors/entertainment centres/pubs clubs/ festivals and would you prefer a large amount of people or small crowd?

Gyroben
Q.

After creating an album that has seen, on debut, more success than your previous albums put together, what is the next goal for Gyroscope? International success? World domination?

Ben
Q.

What is it like being part of a massively growing perth music scene with the likes of The Panics, the silents doing big things at the moment?

Jade
Q.

Who was/is the best band to tour with AND who is the worst band to tour with?

Congratulations!! Dont forget to contact team_harlequin@hotmail.com with your mailing details if you are a winner.



Keep an eye out for the answers to these questions by Gyroscope, interview coming soon!
www. teamharlequin. com

The winners of the Gyroscope competition have been announced!!

If you're a winner and did not leave any contact details (e.g. email, myspace), please send an email to team_harlequin@hotmail.com along with your mailing address to claim your prize.



They are the following:

Stewart Siegel
Q.

What was the best and worst show you guys have ever played?

Dean Turner
Q.

How long did it take you to come up and settle with gyroscope?
Q.

What did it feel like going on your first tour; preparing and all?

Andrei
Q.

In your time as a band, have you guys been caught (together or alone) in any compromising positions? If so what where they?

Gunna
Q. I was wondering what sort of venes you like to perform at i.e.

outdoors/entertainment centres/pubs clubs/ festivals and would you prefer a large amount of people or small crowd?

Gyroben
Q.

After creating an album that has seen, on debut, more success than your previous albums put together, what is the next goal for Gyroscope? International success? World domination?

Ben
Q.

What is it like being part of a massively growing perth music scene with the likes of The Panics, the silents doing big things at the moment?

Jade
Q.

Who was/is the best band to tour with AND who is the worst band to tour with?

Congratulations!! Dont forget to contact team_harlequin@hotmail.com with your mailing details if you are a winner.



Keep an eye out for the answers to these questions by Gyroscope, interview coming soon!
www. teamharlequin. com

The winners of the Gyroscope competition have been announced!!

If you're a winner and did not leave any contact details (e.g. email, myspace), please send an email to team_harlequin@hotmail.com along with your mailing address to claim your prize.



They are the following:

Stewart Siegel
Q.

What was the best and worst show you guys have ever played?

Dean Turner
Q.

How long did it take you to come up and settle with gyroscope?
Q.

What did it feel like going on your first tour; preparing and all?

Andrei
Q.

In your time as a band, have you guys been caught (together or alone) in any compromising positions? If so what where they?

Gunna
Q. I was wondering what sort of venes you like to perform at i.e.

outdoors/entertainment centres/pubs clubs/ festivals and would you prefer a large amount of people or small crowd?

Gyroben
Q.

After creating an album that has seen, on debut, more success than your previous albums put together, what is the next goal for Gyroscope? International success? World domination?

Ben
Q.

What is it like being part of a massively growing perth music scene with the likes of The Panics, the silents doing big things at the moment?

Jade
Q.

Who was/is the best band to tour with AND who is the worst band to tour with?

Congratulations!! Dont forget to contact team_harlequin@hotmail.com with your mailing details if you are a winner.



Keep an eye out for the answers to these questions by Gyroscope, interview coming soon!
www. teamharlequin. com

Come and see Buzznets very own Pipsykins aka Pip aka Pipsy aka a kickass lady

and her first article for TeamHarlequin. HarlequinLife. This months article deals with the struggles with being a young adult with anorexia. Team Harlequin isn't just about bands and interviews, it's a revolution of thought and hopefully it will expand narrow minds and encourage everyone to dream big and go for those dreams.

 

www.teamharlequin.com

Check out pips, work, truely an eye-opening piece.

 Also dont forget to enter the gyroscope comp!

Are you a Giant Gyroscope Fan?
Have you have ever wanted to ask the band a question? Here is your opportunity!
Simply send us your question for Gyroscope by posting it on our guestbook page at http://www.teamharlequin.com/
The top 7 questions will be sent to the band and replied personally by Gyroscope! Plus, the 7 chosen winners will be featured on our site and myspace and will recieve a Gyroscope prize pack, including the brand new album Breed Obsession!

Be the first to send in your questions and win the exclusive prize pack. Competition Ends Midnight AEST 29/3/2008 (Australian Eastern Standard Time) 

Also, make sure to keep an eye out for new interviews coming up including Gallows, Tegan and Sara, The Wombats and Simple Plan!

New Panic At The Disco album reviews for Pretty. Odd. up on the features page at http://www.teamharlequin.com/

hey kids

just looking at our buzznet and looks like we need improvement hahaha looking kinda daggy...

so... if you have spare moments plz make us a radtacualar new banner and background?it'd be great and much appreciated

TeamHarlequin

 

Loreta's Must Read of the month:

 

Author: Anne Rice

Book title: 'Queen of the Damned'.

Plot outline: In the dark world of modern vampires, the vampire Lestat dares to use his powers in full extent and become nothing other than a rock star. Achieving huge success and air play, Lestat's songs are pumping through stereos nationwide and, subsequently they awaken the mother of all vampires, the Queen Akasha. After a 6,000 year slumber, Akasha's plans to 'restore' the human world ultimately mean devastation, and it is up to the vampire species to stop her, and save precious humanity.

 

Why is it good? This book represents the vitality, needs, fears, concerns and danger of the human psyche. Through Anne's intelligent and alluring writing style, she takes us into this subconscious world of deadly vampires, and gives them souls of their own. Through the integration of myth, history and fantasy, this story delves into complex characters and situations that allow you to feel for the undead, and sympathise with the all too human emotions. It's a must read for any imaginative kid who can appreciate excellent storylines, amazing depth of characters and kick-ass complexities that only Anne Rice can own.

 

Rating: 5/5 (i freakin love this book!)

 

By Loreta Harlequin

 

Let us know if youve also read it...if not, go ahead and do!!

 

Loreta's Classic Album pick of the month

Artist: Black Sabbath

Album: Sabotage (1975)

Following the release of their previous 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' (1973), the culmination of the quartet's impressive heavy rock artistry in all its true glory is compounded into this one album, 'Sabotage'. Armed with blasting riffs and tingling melodies, Sabbath aimed to create an album that both personifies the true meaning of heavy metal, while creating a new kind of progressive element in rock. And, with the help of Ozzy's screeching barks,  Iommi's memorable pounding riffs and even choir chants, Sabbath were able to surpass their pioneer contemporaries (notably Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple) and create the genre of heavy metal itself.

While it isn't the ultimate heavy rock album they intended it to be, it is nevertheless a worthwhile one, if not only for two standout tracks; 'Hole in the Sky' and 'Symptom of the Universe' which are no doubt true heavy metal classics. It's often said that 'Sabotage' is Sabbath's last notable effort, and I'd have to agree that post-Sabotage Sabbath doesn't reach the same peak. Although, in true progressive style, 'Sabotage' remains one of the few classic albums in rock that can still send quivers down one's spinal cord whilst invading your inner eardrum sanctum. Black Sabbath still hit that mark…forget them being the godfathers of metal, they're its biological ancestry through and through.

Song Highlight: 'Symptom of the Universe.'

This song remains to be influential in so many ways, either through the chugging opening riff, the lethal beats accompanying or through Ozzy's banshee wailing howls, it's easily one hell of a heavy metal classic. What makes 'symptom of the universe' so legendary are the ways in which its direction shifts often; once the heavy riff has kicked in and every member is rockin' psychedelic, solos come in from Tony Iommi and Bill Ward, and sharp melodic pieces clash with the rhythmic metal thudding. I have to add that Ozzy's vocals are amazing in this song, and the Spanish-type solo in the end puts the cherry on an already heavy rockin' cake.

Rating: 4/5

 

By Loreta Harlequin

 

***Black Sabbath are currently touring and are soon to hit Australian shores with their Heaven and Hell tour: The Dio Years. Supporting is 'Down', fronted by Phil Anselmo of Pantera. Tour Dates are following:

2^nd August- Perth, Challenge Arena

5^th August- Adelaide, Thebarton Theatre

7^th August- Wollongong, WIN Entertainment Centre

8^th August- Newcastle, Entertainment Centre

10^th August- Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena

11^th August- Sydney, Entertainment Centre

14^th August- Brisbane, Entertainment Centre

 

 

What do YOU think?? Does Sabotage rock your stereo or no? *Comment!!*

The Used Presented by Myspace and The List was an unexpected yet exciting venture Loreta Harlequin and I entered. We got to the venue, The Gaelic club in Sydney to find many a fan dressed in the Masquerade theme and eagerly waiting for the doors to open. The security at the venue were surprisingly friendly which is a nice change from the usual jerks they hire for shows. We lined up for a while and met a few of our fans and friends from Buzznet.com and of course Myspace. The crowd was a friendly one and everyone was amping one another up for the show. We got photographed a few times by the official photographer for the event, who might I add was a total sweety.If he’s out there reading, a big hello to you from Team Harlequin. Once the doors opened, we were let in and the crowd waited eagerly for The Used. We were entertained by a giant screen showing bits and pieces from The Used DVD.

 

Me being hard to entertain and having the attention span of a 2 year old, my eyes wandered to the balcony and there was Dan watching the crowd amp themselves up in anticipation of seeing them. He was really great and waved for the cameras or should I say camera phones. He even played catch with a few peoples masks and balloons, which appeared out of nowhere. Bert and Jeph also made a quick appearance to the balcony sending the crowd insane.

 

The show started with their latest release from Lies for Liars, called The Bird and Worm. Bert looking refreshed and incredibly healthy which to me was a surprise, do offence Bert but cmon, you constantly look dirty and drunk HAHAHA. I even mentioned how the crowd should feel special because it looked like Bert washed his hair to Loreta.  The show was based mainly around The Used new record, and in my opinion, not being a crazy obsessed “ I have every album and unreleased song ever written by The Used” person, it was a decent show. The record I’m sure will do excellently. However being the critical person I am, the songs on the record sound like they’re cannibalized versions of other bands work. But that’s just my opinion. But it has to be said, The Used put on an amazing show. In short they are energetic as I don’t know what. I loved the fact they took a moment to celebrate their success and smoked a cigar each. * smoking is bad kiddys* . I think the best part of the show personally was the interaction Bert had with the crowd. He made eye contact and I think he made a real connection with the moshing sea of black. The show came to an end with their old music, which is great because its always a good way to tell the newbie fans to the hardcore “I’ve been there from day one” fans. Funniest moment out of the show. Not the constant masks Bert tried on, but the cheap shot he made at a certain newly reformed “vampire”. We all know who your talking about kidd.

 

By: Lexy Harlequin

 

Check out  The Official The Used Site: www.theused.com

The Used Myspace: www.myspace.com/theused.

 

Check out the Official Videos and Photos from the Show

www.myspace.com/thelist

 

Check out Our Exclusive Pix and Videos

www.Teamharlequin.buzznet.com

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30 Seconds To Mars- May 4^th Hordern Pavilion

 

We arrived at the gig at what we thought was early enough, but were we wrong! At just 5.30pm a line stretched from the gates all the way around the bend and to the street entry of the Entertainment Quarters. Eager fans in an orderly fashion, waiting for the night ahead. Once the gates had opened the masses began flooding into the Hordern Pavilion. Within minutes the Merchandise stand was already selling hot, and the keenest fans raced to the front barricade to secure the best spot in the house.

 

The night opened with Central Coast lads Angela’s Dish. Not having heard any of their music, I was a new pair of ears that needed convincing. They began to play, and by the end of the first song I was already sold! The set was what I would describe as pop rock with a soul. The crowd gave them a very appropriate welcoming of wild applauses after each number, and seemed to be impressed with these guys. Notable highlights from their set, were the occasional interjection of Aussie humour from the lead vocalist, and the permanent smile on the face of Bassist Peter Clarke (as well as the music of course)

 

The lights were up, and the crowd was getting restless. Slight relief was shed when the giant 30 Seconds to Mars Banner was unfurled from the roof, accompanied by untamed screams from the crowd. After the long wait, darkness finally filled the room. Deafening screams rose up from the packed floor space. Never have I heard a band received so well in this hall before. I stood there in awe at the sound being made. It was incredible. Mozart’s masterpiece Carmina Burana O’Fortuna began building suspense through blasting speakers. Flashing red lights floating amongst the hazy atmosphere invaded the blackness of the stage and forced squinting eyes to try and make out silhouettes on the stage. Jared Leto was the first to come into full view. Resuming stance at the front of the stage, he was attired in military inspired gear, along with what appeared to be a form of black gas mask covering his mouth and nose. Focusing his eyes on the rapturous sound of the crowd before him, he held there till the other members had taken stage. The band ploughed into “A Beautiful Lie”, the title track of their latest record. The crowd instantly responded with their bodies uniformly being thrown into the air and back down again. Security had their work cut out for them, almost every minute having to pluck some euphoric fan from the grate of the barricade. I had the displeasure of standing behind two seemingly ten year olds, who insisted on screaming in high-pitched loveliness “Jared, you’re so HOT!” about every other second.

 

A highlight was when Leto, apparently unimpressed by the efforts of the crowd, ordered that a death circle be made in the front centre of the moshpit. Resembling the eerie orderliness of a cult, the crowd obeyed and moved outward, forming a large circle. Leto proclaimed this the “VIP section” and resumed the show. Not before exercising his safety advocacy and insisting the VIP’s run “clockwise only”

 

“From Yesterday” was instantly recognisable as the lightly synthesized beginning mellowed through the room. Surprisingly, the crowd mellowed with it. The violent moshing subsided to a gentle swaying, and many we’re more concerned with singing along rather than injuring the person next to them. The band moved along into “The Fantasy”, involving maximum crowd participation with the catchy break down mid song, and “The Story”, which bore witness to many swaying arms.

 

None compared to the bands biggest commercial hit to date “The Kill”. This seemed to be the point where the crowd was enthused once again and returned to it’s beginning proportions. Thousands of voices backed Leto’s from start to finish, and he showed his appreciation by letting us borrow the microphone for a bit! Obviously of theatrical persuasion, Leto unleashed his character during this song. With what began as simple dance moves and some sashaying across the stage he then launched himself into the crowd without hesitation. In defiance of the two large “Crowd surfing is dangerous” signs posted, which threat possible eviction from the venue, Leto floated atop the more than willing crowd.

 

After the band retreated backstage for a quick break, Leto returned alone with acoustic guitar in hand. Asking the crowd for requests, and being screamed at instead of actual audible words being produced, he decided to strum out “A Modern Myth”. This was played rather beautifully with a soft, lingering guitar riff juxtaposed with the harsh yet melodic vocals. At this point he had won over about 90 percent of the female population in the room, including myself! This harmonic atmosphere was sharply interrupted by the sound engineer, who managed to kill the guitar output. After a curious pause, Leto made light of the situation with an encouraging “Thank you Buck and entertained the crowd while the frantic engineer Buck tried to solve the problem. After a few short seconds we were back on track and picked up from where we’d left off.

 

Only one song was performed from their debut, self-titled album, which was a little bit disappointing. A look of confusion was shared around the room as the first album was mentioned, mainly amongst the ten-year-old population. However, the proud faces of the “hardcore mother fuckers” responded truthfully when Leto asked them to choose out of “Buddha For Mary” or “The Mission”. The latter won unanimously, and the band launched into its pumping verse. The final song, “Attack” set havoc amongst the crowd. I am unsure as to whether it was the electricity of the song, or the fact that it was the last song, that sent the audience feral. They squeezed every second out of this last track, and the crowd was eternally grateful for the luminous performance they had just witnessed.

 

During the show, Leto promised the crowd they would stay behind after the show, and meet every single fan. And they did. The band must be commended for this amazing effort. No band that I am aware of has shown this level of dedication to those who love their music. The band sat at a table that was set up in the foyer of the Hordern Pavilion. The line was approaching epic proportions, and after around half an hours wait, I was in! Special praise must go to Jared Leto who looked up at every single person in front of him and thanked him or her for attending. Mesmerized by his gorgeous eyes, I wasn’t able to speak all too well. It was a brief meeting as security was quickly ushering the line along.

 

All in all, I was extremely impressed with the show. Their performance could not be faulted and their genuine appreciation for the audience was evident and exciting to see. It is certain they’ve left an indisputable impression on their Australian fan base, and here’s hoping they will return to our shores soon.

 

* review by:Carissa Harlequin [ Team Harlequin Street Team Leader]

 

 

30 Seconds To Mars’s album “A Beautiful Lie” is out now- go grab a copy!

 

Angela’s Dish is currently playing across the country. Check out their space www.myspace.com/angelasdish for tour dates!!

Team Harelquins Top 5 Albums for May

+ Gym Class Heroes:As Cruel as School Children
+ Bloc Party:A Weekend in The City
+ John Butler Trio: Grand National
+ Thirsty Merc:Slideshows
+ Nine Inch Nails: Year Zero

Team Harlequins Featured Artists

+Graphic Designer

Stacey! ( buzznet= crashinghorror)
stacey is a talented youngster on myspace and buzznet based in the U.S,She's currently designing our buzznet banner, see her many wonderfully colourful and creative works on buzznet.com and "stacey" on out Top friends. Watch out for her, she's the future of pop-culture graphics.

+ Band

Tuesday Spoils are a sydney based band with a unique and refreshing sound, a melodic rapture that serves to elevate u to a new standard of progressive rock. Sweet, soft and gritty. get into them before their trance gets into u!

 

for more info, plz visit and add us on myspace ( myspace.com/teamharlequin/ )

hello harlets

we havnt posted anything in a while mainly because we're all super busy with our individual projects and uni and such. but we wanted to drop on by and say hello and to tell you all we are not split up, fighting or anything like that. Team Harlequin is alive and kicking down doors everywhere.

We also want to thank all of our friends that have supported Lexy on her mission to become Buzznets first Australian scene queen. A special thanks to Drew from Five Star Friday for helping Lexy campaign and letting people know about the competition.

We also wanted to wish our fellow Aussies Silverchair, well wishes on the launch of their latest album "Young Modern".

Well thats all for now but watch this space because we're going to be making huge improvements to the layouts, fotos of oour crazyness and much more

Take Care.

TEAM HARLEQUIN

heya guys sorry to be a pain but we've had to postpone the shave event due to venue troubles... we're pretty sure next week itll be on but tune in and watch this space for details ..

once again truely sorry

<3 team harlequin

 

a bit blurry but heres the details

where: step up dance studio

level 1

160 castlereagh st Sydney

When : 17th March

7:30- 12am

$10 entry and its ALL AGES!!

so no excuses

XO

[team harlequin

heya kids.

so we [team harlequin] had an idea to help out the Leukemia Foundation and hold the event:

WOLRDS GREATEST SHAVE

 for kids that dont know it ask us n we'll fill u in.

 

anyhoo so we were thinking to hold a mini event

-food

-hair colouring

-shaving ( or course)

-style offs ( competitions for volunteering stylists) etc.

-live music etc..

 

but we need ur help. we need to know who is willing to get behind us. we need volunteer hairdressers,stylists, musicians and all rounds.

 

without u guys we wont be able to hold the event so if ur interested plz comment us or send us a private message. this event will not be going fwd unless we're positive we have enough backing. do the rite thing n help us out. its for an incredible cause and should be alot of fun.

XO

[team harlequin]

hello hello darlings

lexy here, updating on behalf of the team harlequin.

so ive been adding alot of aussies on to the account, so if ur one of them give us a shout out! GO YA GOOD THING!! we're adding alot of aussies mainly coz we wana know kidds in our own backyard, not just the rest of the world. we dont forget where we came from.its very important for us halrequins to be proud of our aussieness.

so heres the latest...

we've been offered a very very interesting job opportunity with an independant film, we're not giving away many details yet. but lets just say,we're pretty damn amped for it.

also.. if ur a sydney kidd. thennn  our good friends from the band SOUNDSLIKESUNRISE will be playing a gig at AMF BOWLING at Randwick on FRIDAY the 23rd FEB. its an all ages gig and its FREE ENTRY.. sooo if u have the night off the boys will be starting their set at 7;30. Plz show them support, this is the night where they will be revealing their new name and will be hanging out after so  u all get to meet these amazing ppl. We'll be there for the gig and possibly be hanging out for a while after so if ur there say hello.XD

any other news u shall hear soon.

Ex's n Oh's

Team Harlequin

kids kids kids

look out coz in the next few days ur going to be bombarded with Team Harlequin exclusive pix from

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE -sydney show

BIG DAY OUT-sydney

and other gigs and parties we will be attending.

live.love.

<3 team harlequin

 

hey guys.

so massivly excited coz FINALLY after many and i mean many problems we've had with some particular ppl and our schedules we are having our Team Harlequin Photoshoot. Which is fabulous, we cannot wait. Great location and well it should be great.

Other news is... that Team Harlequin managed to get tix to MCR so... if your going to the Sydney show make sure to be on the look out and say hello. we luv meeting our buzz buddys.

Other than that we have a fabulous new graphics designer Dee *HUGS* she is currently working on our sites and we should have brand new stuff to look at within the next few weeks.

Lotsa stuff goen on these next couple of weeks, our merch shoot should b done after the Team Harlequin shoot so look fwd to seeing that up along with the new models selected to showcase our work on both the Buzz account and MYSPACE.

take care dolls and gents.

team harlequin.

hey hey guys.

we have all awesome pix n a recount of the soundslikesunrise gig on our myspace blog

www.myspace.com/teamharlequin/

 add us and check out the blog

l.o.v.e

team harlequin