Being A Part Of The Adelaide Cabaret Festival

This year's 'look' by artist David Bromley

The coolest thing in the world happened last year. Well, other than having a beautiful daughter of course. I was asked to be involved with my favourite festival, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Officially my title is "Adelaide Cabaret Festival Committee Member" and I'm amongst esteemed company, with other people involved including the one & only Kate Cebarano (who is the Artistic Director this year), long time friend Paul Kitching, scandal King Matt Gilbertson, Cabaret Festival Frank Ford & more.

Aisde from getting to know exciting information ahead of the public, I'm also able to meet with this inspiring group of people on regular basis.

One such get together happened last week, which meant that we had this year's Festival program revealed to us ahead of the Saturday launch.

As I was away in Sydney for the weekend, this worked out perfectly for me as I didn't want to miss the big news!

I'm excited to say that this year's Festival has kept former Artistic Director David Campbell's dream alive, as Kate Ceberano has take the bull by the horns and delivered a cracker of a line up.

If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, here's the link to all the info on Glam Adelaide.

Hope to see you there!

Sunsets, Champagne & Amazing Women

The lovely Deb Landau & I in front of our boat

This week has been a busy one for me! In addition to our beautiful Sydney boating adventure, I was also lucky enough to head out to sea with 13 amazing women including Marta & Christina from the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation on The Boat That Frocked!

We had been brought together to help come up with fundraising ideas for the charity - while enjoying champagne, delicious delights from renowned Adelaide chef Chris Jarmer, an amazing sunset and a once-in-a-lifetime cruise on the Pickard family's cruiser (which left from the marina in Glenelg).

Each of the women were invited for being at the top of their own field and bring a diverse mix of skills and experience. Some great ideas were born out of the brainstorming - and most importantly, a new group of friends who will help the Foundation to realize them. 


I love being involved with these sorts of things - the people who are involved are so inspiring, and I am always left with some great experiences! 

Holdfast Marina at Glenelg

A perspective shot - it was a HUGE boat!

Setting off from the marina. (Lucette dress. Sollis necklace)

Our first glimpse of the sunset at the marina heads

The sunset went from great to simply AMAZING

Such a beautiful boat. What a great night. 

It was the perfect reason to wear my new Sollis necklace too!

Qantas, Lunch, Wine, Hilton, Ivy, Wine, Wine, Wine, Hilton, Win.

Wine Australia (@Wine_Australia) are presenting the A+ Australian Wine Celebration in April (#AussieWine). As a wine lover, media person, social media advocate & supporter of the industry, I've been invited to attend the launch of celebrations today at the A+ Australian Wine Fair at the Ivy Bar (@IvyBar) in Sydney.

Am I excited?

In a word, yes.

I arrived in Sydney early this morning and to begin the day's special activities, we enjoyed a special winemakers lunch and VIP preview of the Wine Fair, before checking in to the Hilton, whom will incidentally be having all Australian wines by the glass for the duration of the A+ Australian Wine Celebration.

Follow my adventures today on Twitter @KellyNoble

More info about the A+ Australian Wine Celebration

Australia’s greatest ever wine celebration kicks off nationwide in April 2012, with close to 100 events taking place across the nation, celebrating the diversity and excellence of our local offerings.

The A+ Australian Wine Celebration launches for the first time from 12 to 29 April 2012, and all Aussies are being invited to get involved in the country’s biggest collaboration of wine events.

Held in capital cities and across many of our most beautiful regional communities, the A+ Australian Wine Celebration is set to include an exciting collection of wine, food and music festivals, meet the winemaker opportunities, gourmet dining events and exclusive tasting opportunities.

To find out what A+ Australian Wine Celebration events are happening near you, click here

Sydney Harbour, Palm Beach Style

Over the weekend Steve, Ivy & I ducked over to Sydney for some brief but amazing experiences.

The amazing boat we spent Saturday on

The highlight of the trip ended up being a day on the water, but Friday night was all about spreading the Adelaide-love, with the launch of McLaren Vale Beer (Vale Ale) at The Oaks pub in Neutral Bay.

Beer for us, milk for Ivy

It was great to see a South Aussie brew on tap, so being loyal fans, we bought up & made sure the till numbers for MVBeer looked good at the end of the night. As much as Ivy wanted to join in, we made sure she stuck with her milk... (#goodparenting101)

We had no plans on Saturday and just thought we'd wing it - and what a good decision that was. Some great friends of ours invited us our on their beautiful luxury motor yacht for the day.

The weather was perfect, Sydney Harbour was stunning, and we couldn't have asked for a more relaxing way to take in the sights of the beautiful city skyline.

We started out at Rushcutters Bay (which I'd never been to before but am glad I have now!) and then sailed (not sure of the term when there are no sails) to Colins Bay for some lunch on the water.

For a bit of adventure, we then headed out past the heads into the open waters & then turned around for a whirl past the Opera House, under the Harbour Bridge, past Lunar Park and then back to Rushcutters.

The 40 foot motor yacht was a Palm Beach model, and featured lots of polished wood, cream leather and a beautiful interior. I think I was more impressed by the electric windows than anything (I'm not sure why) but it was a lovely smooth ride & a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Mark Richards (the guy who skippers Wild Oats - multi-race-winning yacht) actually makes the Palm Beach motor yachts - which explains why they're just amazing - both to operate (according to our friends) and to enjoy as a passenger.

I definitely think this is a lifestyle I could get used to.

For now however, I'll just have to relive the day via my photos!

Have baby. Will travel (dress by Liza Emanuele).