Week Three Updates

Gleeclub Australia ‎'s cast one and three performed at Disneyland today - they were outstanding. Everyone took workshops. Tomorrow cast two (Catheirne) and four perform and more workshops for everyone.

Gleeclub Australia casts gave their Christmas gifts to the Good Shepherd charity, met the lead singer of Skunkhour and then Darren Chriss from the GLEE cast. A good day. Today is Disneyland workshops and cast one and three performances.

Gleeclub Australia had a huge day at Universal Studios. The four shows keep getting better, the entertainment manager said that GLEEClub Australia was hands down the best guest peformers in the park in 2010. Great job everyone!Gleeclub Australia casts had another great day. Cast one (Shannon) and two (Catherine) went to Universal Studios for a day off. Cast three and four recorded their original song "Are you OK?" which is destined for chart success! Tomorrow we are performing at UNIVERSAL Studios.

What girls are up 2

Gleeclub Australia

casts had another great day. Cast one and two went to Universal Studios for a day off. Cast three and four recorded their original song "Are you OK?" which is destined for chart success! Tomorrow we are performing at UNIVERSAL Studios. Tonight was a Turkey dinner with stuffing and vegies, that should make them sleep!

 

Halfway through - girls having a great time

 

LA UPDATE

SAT DEC 4, 2010: Broken Hill Christmas Pageant Day

Today Girls are in classes, rehearsals and workshops. They are also in studio working on the original song. Yesterday at Kodak Theatre for grading sessions and a H'wood sight seeing tour including H'Wood Walk of Fame

Girls are on plane

Girls are now on plane to LA. Will arrive about 3am Aus time.

On their way

Girls are on their way ... flew out of Broken Hill today 2.5 hours late ... got held up at Dubbo and finally made it in to Sydney just after 8pm. They will be back at the airport tomorrow morning - nice and early - tohead out to LA!

Fundraisers

There are still a few tickets left for the Melbourne Cup Day lunch. Anyone wanting a ticket email abransdon@bigpond.com. Who knows, you may win the lucky chair, door prize, fancy hat or sweep!

The next and final fundraiser will be at the Southern Cross Hotel - thanks John and team. John will host a cocktail party from 6pm - 7.30pm in Friday 12 November. The girls will be performing at this event along with some other Broken Hill young performers. Come along for a friday afternoon drink and entertainment. Nibbles included. Cost is $40 per ticket if you can get a group of 10 together or are a member of the BHCC social club, $50 a ticket individual or $60 at the door.

This event is the night before the girls head off for their final bootcamp - thanks again for REX getting them there!

Thanks to Steve Radford OAM

There are always surprises in the Broken Hill Community. Steve had a chat with the girls last week and has come on board with some sponsorship money to help them get to LA. Steve is a man who has a passion for Broken Hill and wants a sustainable future. We are greatful for his belief in the future of Broken Hill. Thanks Steve!

Thank You

Thanks to everyone who attended the movie event - Tomorrow When The War Began - it was a great movie and helped the kids out by adding some funding into their account.

REX Airlines comes on board

Once again, REX Airlines has show a commitment to the youth of Broken Hill by sponsoring the girls' return flights to Sydney for the November weekend intensive. This is a huge relief - and watch out for an article in a future inflight magazine about their big adventure! Anne

Girls doing well at Sydney bootcamp

Well .. here we are. The end of week one bootcamp. Girls don't seem so enthsiastic on day six! LOL.
Six  hours a night is certainly putting them through their paces - although Shannon now has a solo performance in vocal and Cath has a verse on her own as well.
They have met some big names, made some new friends, developed some new skills and are working with people whose dedication to their art is unquestionable. They have been measured, photographed, and streteched to withing an inch of their 14 years! Let's see how week two goes next week!
Anne

Boot Camp

Hey everyone :) Shannon here....
last week saturaday Catherine and i embarked on the 13 hour trip to sydney. we caught the three fourty five bus to Dubbo on Country Link Intercity travel and then the connecting train to Central Sydney. It was tiring and a bit strange. We made friend that got on at Cobar, they also sat with us in the connecting train.

We then took a slow walk to the nearby YHA, its the railway square one, and got an awesome room! its a railway cabin on tracks!!! this Youth Hostel is pretty epic and they have awesome toasties:)

Anyway on sunday we got to AIPA for the introductory session. I am in Cast one which is made up of 24 people 21 girls and 3 boys. We are the younger group and are more of the disney kind, our profiles are being sent to Nikelodeon and Disney...SO EXCITING!! anyway, we're made up of AMAZING dancers that sing epicly!! and alll the boys are singers, as am I and two other girls.....maybe thats why i am in so much physical agony.

Cat is in cast two...no idea who thats aimed at but its more 16 year olds, she is the youngest in her cast. And still an amazing dancer:)

And now the moment you have all been waiting for..........BOOT CAMP. Is it as bad as they say????


Well.. i couldn't walk for two days without groaning if that counts??? We have an INTENSE warm up containing around 50 sit ups 25 push ups and so much more...
I'll tell you the rest later guys...Cat wants to make use of the available time we have left in this metal city containing so much air pollution...i miss stars:(

So shopping:) with Cath :(

Ta ta for now
Shannon

Tickets are now on sale

Tickets for Step Up 3D are now on sale -STEP UP 3D


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 @ 5PM

The Silver City Cinema is proud to support Catherine Bransdon and Shannon Swart, our local girls, accepted to tour with the Australian Institute for Arts Glee Club Tour to Los Angeles, December, 2010.
Afternoon tea will be available for $1. Reusable 3D glasses - $2
Ticket holders unable to attend this session can present this ticket for an alternative screening.
The Silver City Cinema - Proudly supporting the Broken Hill community.
Or you can phone 0400 021 679 for more info.

The Legend - John Wren

Broken Hill is a great City because some of the living legends who live here. John Wren, of Silver City Cinema, has put his hand up to help the girls out, as he always does and is hosting Step Up 3 in 3D on Saturday 18 August 2010 as a fundraiser for the girls. The film's casting director, Richard Mento, was on girl's audition panel. SYNERGY at its best! Tickets are $10 from cinema.

Catherine and Shannon are very aware of how important their sponsors are and would like to thank:

 Max Potential draws on leaders within the community, business, industry and schools to work as one-on-one coaches with Youth. “Coaching is one of the most effective forms of leadership development, one that meets all of the needs of youth as learners…”

Wayne Deeth, Future Achievement.com.auement Australia Foundation Pty Ltd


Max Potential has announced that Catherine is the first Australian Ambassador for the program and have provided financial assistance for her to travel to the USA to help her reach her potential to dance with the Australian Dance Theatre.

Willyama High School has a tradition of academic achievement, a diverse cirriculum and success in the areas of sport, creative arts and in fostering community partnerships and catering for a variety of student needs and abilities.  

It was Tracey Hicks who sent the life changing email to the girls. The inspirational teacher, who has travelled with the girls to Sydney for the NSW School Spectacular, has not only given them this great opportunity but is now co-ordinating a lot of the fundraising locally.