For the third year running, SYN is partnering with the Reclink Community Cup to hold the Free Kick competition, an initiative for new and emerging bands to play at the 2012 Reclink Community Cup.

If you are in a band with members under the age of 30 then this is your chance to be part of one of Melbourne’s iconic football and music events.

Entrants go in the running to be chosen as one of the Free Kick finalist that will battle it out at The Tote on Thursday May 24.  An expert panel of judges from SYN, Triple R 102.7FM, PBS 106.7FM and the Rockdogs will determine the winner.

The victor of the Free Kick final will play the opening set at the Reclink Community Cup on Sunday June 24 at Elsternwick Park, alongside the Melburnian dream team line-up of Blue Ruin, Boomgates and Bunny Monroe.

Entries close Tuesday May 15^th so enter now.

Click here for the competition entry form

Click here for the T’s & C’s

For more info on the competition, visit the Syn Website 

It’s on again. The annual take-no-prisoners traditional clash between The Rockdogs and Triple R 102.7FM / PBS 106.7FM Megahertz will be fought out at Elsternwick Park on Sunday 24th June. This year’s catch­phrase of ‘Can The Mega’s Do The Dogs’ is based on the theme of legendary cult band The Cramps.

Whilst the footy match will be the centerpiece, there will also be mu­sical entertainment provided by bands throughout the day. Much-loved iconic 80s Melbourne band Blue Ruin have been enticed to come out of retirement to perform a set at the end of the match. Other bands performing are Melbourne indie-pop band Boomgates (featuring members from Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Dick Diver, and The Twerps) and all-girl Melbourne rock outfit Bunny Monroe. A fi­nal act will be announced after the annual SYN FM Free Kick competi­tion is held (more details soon). All bands will play some of The Cramps songs in amongst their set.

Preparations are well underway to make this family friendly fun day out, one for all Melburnians to embrace, and to carry on a tradition that has now been occurring for the past 20 years. From what started out as a humble Australian football (AFL) match amongst the music fraternity, it is today an event which last year saw over $120,000 raised and 12,000 in attendance. Today the Reclink Community Cup is very much part of the Melbourne music and sporting event calendar.

Last year The Rockdogs, comprising of members of the Melbourne mu­sic fraternity won after a resounding 35 point victory against commu­nity radio personnel Triple R 102.7FM and PBS 106.7FM Megahertz. Who will take the honour of winning the 2012 Reclink Community Cup?

“It’s almost Cup time again – Melbourne Community Cup time that is. I need to be specific these days as it only feels like yesterday that we were in Sydney launching our first Harbour City clash – between the Western Walers and Sydney Sailors. Inspired by the stunning victory by their cross border allies the Sailors, the Megahertz are ready to wage footballing domination over the Cup powerhouse The Rockdogs. The team at Reclink Australia look forward to seeing you this year for an­other perfect Reclink Community Cup day – which was described to me last year by a cheery punter about 4.30pm when he said – ‘What a great day – footy terrible – music awesome’”, Adrian Panozzo, Chief executive Officer, Reclink Australia.

The event will raise funds for Reclink Australia, who use sport and the arts to enhance the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and targets some of the community’s most vulnerable and isolated people – those experiencing mental illness, disability, homelessness, substance abuse, addiction, and social and economic hardship. With a network of over 450 member agencies around the country, Reclink Australia encourages participation in physical activity in a population group under-represented in mainstream sport, recreational programs and as­sociations. In the past 12 months Reclink Australia provided more than 76,500 individual opportunities to participate in over 4450 sport and arts activities around the country.

Food and beverages will be available on the day, and there will be activities for the kids. Entry is $10 for adults, and $5 for kids under 16. Stay tuned for more upcoming details, however anyone wanting to volunteer at the Reclink Community Cup in Melbourne can register here

 2012 Reclink Community Cup - Can The Mega Do The Dogs?

Sunday June 24

Triple R 102.7FM & PBS 106.7FM Megahertz VS The Rockdogs

Elsternwick Park, Elsternwick
(5 min walk from Elsternwick Train Station)

Melways Map 67 E3

Gates open 12 noon

Live music kicks off from 12 noon

2pm – Reclink Community Cup match commences

Reclink Australia, Triple R 102.7FM and PBS 106.7FM acknowledges the support of the 2012 Reclink Community Cup partners – Bayside City Council and the Victorian Amateur Football Association.

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For more information on Reclink Australia visit www.reclink.org

The inaugural Sydney Reclink Community Cup was played out today in perfect weather conditions at Henson Park Marickville and whilst the battle was intense at times, the clear victors of the day were Sydney Sailors who have the honour of taking home The Cup. A day of thrills and spills saw Michael Cini Number 9 for Western Walers (Money For Rope) and Alex Dyson Number 9 for Sydney Sailors both take home the Best On Ground Award for their respective teams. The final scoreboard result was Sydney Sailors : 7.4.46 and Western Walers 5.7.37

An estimated crowd of between 2,500 – 3,000 attended, whilst many families brought their children along to enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere and kids activities. The event which saw a highly entertained crowd witness music & entertainment industry personnel battle it out during an Australian football (AFL) match against local musicians all in the name of raising funds for Reclink Australia who provide for Australia’s disadvantaged via sports and arts programs.

The crowd were also entertained by bands during the day with Wolfpack, The Meanies, and Celibate Rifles all playing killer sets.

The Sydney Sailors team who consisted of music & entertainment industry personnel and was captained by Adam Spencer, (ABC Sydney Radio), and included players Wendy Zukerman (FBi Radio), Scott Fitzsimons (Drum Media), Robbie Keswick (2SER), Monique Schafter (ABC 7.30 Report), Max Easton (Music Journo), Declan Byrne (FBi Radio), Kim Tan (2SER), Alex Dyson (Triple J), Kathy McCabe (Daily Telegraph), Scott Dooley (The Project), Kris Swales (Drum Media), Chris Gill (3RRR Megahertz), Chris Zajiko (Fbi Drive), Brendan Read (Bang FC), Al Dukes (Bang FC), Andrew Christie (2SER), Jason Antonovich (Bang FC), Tim Higgins (2SER), Chris Gabardi (Bang FC), Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli (Nova), Ryan Fitzgerald (Nova), Brett Kirk (ex Sydney Swans), Merrick Watts (Triple M), Tom Tilley (Triple J), Brett Dayman (Drum Media), Damien Seymour (Big Footy) and Neil Cordy (ex Sydney Swans). Coaches were Andrew McLennan and Nic Fosdike.

The Western Walers who consisted of Sydney’s musicians and music industry personnel, who were captained by Dan Sultan. were Cec Condon (The Mess Hall), Keish De Silva (ex-The Hard Ons), Fiona Whalley (The Exhiles), Geordie Malone (Kira Puru & The Bruise), Adam Yee (Smudge), Hunter McMahon (Bang FC), Bernie Hallam (Kinky), Chris Muir (Universal Music), Michael Cini (Money For Rope), Mark Evans (ex AC/DC), Evan Davis (Village Sounds), Wintah Thompson (Little Lovers), Danny Cusack (The Turps), Glenn Koek (Zombie Dog Entertainment), Greg Bergin, Liam O’Shannessy (Buried Horses), Kent Steedman (The Celibate Rifles), Paul Cooper (Little Lovers), Chris Valdermain (Money For Rope), Patrick Haid (Line Drawings), Raani Costello (Sony Music), Sam Worrad (The Holy Soul), Luke Prout (Iron Bar Hotel band), Lochie McQueen (Guineafowl), Cameron Potts (Dead Letter Chorus), Nic Walker (Bang FC)), James Power (Hi-Fi Group), Jeff Thomas (Home Sydney), Craig May (Dew Process), Guy Kuypers (Bang FC), Shane Melder (Dave Mc & The Polaroids), Damien Lovelock (The Celibate Rifles), Joel Beeson (Philadelphia Grand Jury), and Jon Dean (Bang FC). Coach was Lisa “Kiwi” Roper.

Reclink Australia acknowledges the support of the 2012 Reclink Community Cup partners – Rockstar Management and the Marrickville Council.

For more information on the 2012 Reclink Community Cup in Sydney go to www.communitycup.org.au or find us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/sydneyreclinkcommunitycup
www.facebook.com/melbournereclinkcommunitycup
www.facebook.com/thesydneysailors
www.facebook.com/westernwalers

For more information on Reclink Australia visit
www.reclink.org

Please contact Lou Ridsdale from Lance Rock Publicity if you require any further media information.
Lou Ridsdale
Lance Rock Publicity
lou@lancerock.com.au
0410 436 660

Reclink Community Cup Sydney Press Release Winners Announcement

Big thanks to Front End Loader, The Meanies and The Celibate Rifles who will take to the stage (and to the field in some cases) at Sydney’s inaugural event.

The Celibate Rifles front man, Damian Lovelock and Kent Steedman are not only performing, but he is also proudly donning the uniform of yellow, red and black for the Western Whalers.

More information can be found in the Bands tab. Stay tuned for more announcements about entertainment

The event will take place at Henson Park, Sydenham on Sunday 18 March 2012. The venue is a local community favourite with regular Australian football (AFL) matches as well as it being the home ground for the Newtown Jets. The ground has a long community and sporting history, including having the unique claim to fame as the principal cycling venue for the 1938 British Empire Games.

Keeping Melbourne for Melbourne, the Sydney chapter will see two brand new teams created.

The event will take place at Henson Park, Sydenham on Sunday 18 March 2012. This venue is a local community favourite with regular Australian football (AFL) matches as well as it being the home ground for the Newtown Jets. The venue has a long community and sporting history, including having the unique claim to fame as the principal cycling venue for the 1938 British Empire Games.

Keeping Melbourne for Melbourne, the Sydney chapter will see two brand new teams created.