The Illuminate

PROXY NOISE

2012-03-01T16:05:00.000+11:00

Proxy Noise is the brain child of Pro surfer Dion Agius and Warren Smith. Released on their blog either monthly or whenever they feel like it, Proxy Noise is a web based alternative surf and photography magazine, two things that warren and Dion share a passion for.

The latest issue features trips to India and Northern California. Below are some of our favourite spreads, to view the entire mag and check out their blog, click here.

LEESIDE HALLOWEN JAM

2012-02-22T11:29:00.000+11:00

Leeside is a skatepark in Vancouver Canada. Check out this halloween themed skate party with werewolves, scarecrows, banana men and fireworks amongst other cool things.

RVCA COLLABORATION

2012-02-20T10:06:00.002+11:00

The latest collaborative piece from RVCA's Artist Network Program is this special project fusing illustration, fabric patchwork & surfboard shaping/glassing. The piece includes the talents of Benjamin Jeanjean illustrating, the fabric patchwork of 'Sew ‘n Sing' all blended together by Blend Glassing to create a work of art on a RVCA surfboard. This project appealed so much to us as the three creative elements used in this project are core to the Ozmosis brand.

Benjamin Jeanjean x Sew`n Sing x Blend Glassing for RVCA from RVCA on Vimeo.

NOLAN HALL PHOTOGRAPHY

2012-02-16T15:55:00.000+11:00

Nolan Hall is a Californian surfer and photographer who travels the world documenting today's surf culture. He has worked with brands such as RVCA and Vans. If you want to know more about Nolan, Liquid Salt interviewed him not too long ago here.

Below are some of our favourite shots of his, but if you want to see more of Nolan's work, go to his website here.

SKEETA

2012-02-15T13:49:00.001+11:00

Ozmosis team rider Peter 'Skeeta' Derham just sent us this pic. He didn't say where or when it was but we're guessing somewhere in Victoria. Anyway he's getting barrelled and that's the main thing! Looks like its been shot on a GoPro. Those little cameras are amazing.

GROOVIN' THE MOO 2012

2012-02-07T09:27:00.002+11:00

Groovin’ the Moo has delivered its biggest ever lineup with a record ten international acts set to hit our shores, some of them touring Australia for the first time. Check out the lineup below.

360, Adrian Lux, Andrew WK (One Man Tour Party), Beni, Big Scary, Bluejuice, Chiddy Bang, City and Colour, Digitalism , The Getaway Plan, Gold Fields, Hermitude, Hilltop Hoods, Kaiser Chiefs, Kimbra, The Maccabees, Matt Corby, Muscles, Mutemath, Naysayer and Gilsun, Parkway Drive, Public Enemy, Purple Sneakers DJs, San Cisco, Wavves

Groovin’ the Moo 2012 dates:
Saturday 5th May – Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo
Sunday 6th May– Murray Sports Complex, Townsville
Saturday 12th May – Showgrounds, Maitland
Sunday 13th May – University of Canberra
Saturday 19th May – Hay Park, Bunbury

Tickets are only $99.90 and go on sale February 14.

ZALMPY

2012-02-03T11:15:00.002+11:00

Good friend of Ozmosis is Nich Zalmstra, the man behind 'Zalmpy'. We commissioned Zalmpy to create a reindeer decal for our Christmas windows just gone. Not only did our staff love the Ozmosis reindeer but some of our customers were seen taking photos with the reindeer in the windows. Anyway, that was then and this is now, Moostarshyo is the latest work coming out of the Zalmpy studio. As usual he doesn't disappoint and we are already looking forward to what comes out next.

Want to see more of Zalmpy's work? Head over to his Facebook page here

MINK PINK GLOBAL CAMPAIGN

2012-02-01T15:31:00.000+11:00

MINK PINK have just lanuched their first ever global campaign. Check out some stills below from the shoot as well as a video of the campaign. They have gone with a very bright and colourful campaign whilst having a nostalgic and personal feel.

Keep an eye out for some of these campaign images in our store lightboxes very soon!

BOARD AT NGV

2012-01-31T14:32:00.000+11:00

If you're board at home this weekend then head in to the NGV in Melbourne and check out BOARD, a skateboarding culture and artwork exhibition drawn directly from the collection of former Kiwi pro skater Tony Hallam. The exhibition has a specific focus on the 1978 - 1983 period of intense creativity where the Dogtown slackers took skating into the pool, onto the ramp and in skate parks that hadn’t been previously imagined.

The exhibition is currently running at the NGV and finishes this Sunday, 5th Feb. For info click here.

Photo's courtesy of NGV

TRIPLE J'S HOTTEST 100 SONGS OF 2011

2012-01-30T12:16:00.001+11:00

The Triple J Hottest 100 songs of 2011 was counted down on Australia Day. Melbourne musician Gotye topped this years countdown with his hit single 'Somebody That I Used to Know' featuring Kimbra. It was the highest selling Australian single of last year. The video clip also had 54 million views on youtube which you can see here.

Below is a list of the top ten songs, to view the full list click here.

10. I Love It (featuring Sia) - Hilltop Hoods
9. Endless Summer - The Jezabels
8. Boys Like You (featuring Gossling) - 360
7. Awkward - San Cisco
6. Video Games - Lana Del Rey
5. Midnight City - M83
4. Feeding Line - Boy & Bear
3. Brother - Matt Corby
2. Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
1. Somebody That I Used to Know (featuring Kimbra) - Gotye

NEW MINK PINK

2012-01-24T10:43:00.002+11:00

Some new MINK PINK is starting to hit our stores very soon. Lots of interesting woven and printed patterns along with bright colours can be once again expected from the fashion brand in 2012, the brighter the better!

MORNING OF THE EARTH

2012-01-20T11:59:00.000+11:00

In 1972 Albie Falzon released 'Morning of the Earth' which is sometimes described as the greatest surf movie of all time, others think its a hippy movie. One things certain, it's definitely not for everyone. The film portrays surfers living in spiritual harmony with nature, making their own boards (and homes) as they travel in search for the perfect wave across Australia’s north-east coast, Bali and Hawaii. G. Wayne Thomas prodcued the soundtrack for the movie which became the first Australian Gold soundtrack album. The movie is screening at the Regent Theatre tonight and at the Dromana Drive-In tomorrow night, Saturday Jan 21. This is not just a usual screening however, there will be live performances of the soundtrack by some of the original artists.

To find out more and get tickets, click here
.

MADSTEEZ X MAR X DENNIS HOPPER

2012-01-19T10:18:00.000+11:00

Dennis Hopper was an actor, filmmaker and artist who lived in Venice Beach. He was a well loved resident and was a staple in the Venice Beach community. Graffiti artists Madsteez and MAR collaborated on this mural piece just recently as a tribute to Dennis after he passed away in 2010. An amazing result.

MADSTEEZ x MAR x Dennis Hopper from MADSTEEZ on Vimeo.

G FISH / SURFER / ARTIST

2012-01-18T09:29:00.000+11:00

Our number one female team rider, Georgia Fish, originally from the Mornington Peninsula has moved up to Lennox Head for the summer to concentrate on her surfing. 'G' as most people know her is one creative girl and customises her boards just the way she likes them. Here are some of her latest boards she's designed / painted / illustrated on. You can follow Georgia on her Tumblr here.

RYAN HEYWOOD

2012-01-17T14:11:00.000+11:00

Ryan Heywood started taking photos when he was 13. He likes experimenting with different formats of photography, including water housing, film and lenses. This experimentation clearly shines though in his photos, as every image he captures is simply unique. He grew up in NSW but now lives down Torquay way, an hour from Melbourne. Ryan has done work for Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Roxy, RVCA & Rhythm just to name a few.

To see more of his work click here

ALL STYLE

2012-01-16T20:11:00.000+11:00

Craig Anderson is one stylish man and he just so happens to be super talented. If you combine these two attributes in the surfing realm you get one of the most progressive free surfers around today. Ando is from Mereweather, NSW and if you wanna find out more about him, this video explains it all.

Craig Anderson Moments from Quiksilver Australia on Vimeo.

SUGAR MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

2012-01-13T14:15:00.000+11:00

Sugar Mountain Festival is Australia's newest music and art festival and is on again this weekend in Melbourne. The festival is held over multiple days but the main event taking place at The Forum Theatre on Saturday 14th January. There will be live music acts playing alongside artists painting and artwork, something that is set to create an amazing atmosphere.

Tickets are still available here at The Sugar Mountain website.

OZMOSIS TEAM RIDER SKEETA DERHAM ON THE SEARCH IN BRAZIL

2012-01-11T16:30:00.000+11:00

Last year Ozmosis team rider Peter 'Skeeta' Derham was searching for uncrowded lineups and something new with a sense of adventure, so he decided to tackle Brazil's famous tidal bore, Pororoca. Pororoca is a river bore wave deep in the Amazon that runs for kilometres and is infested with crocodiles, anacondas and pirhanas.

His efforts on this epic surf trip earned him a seven page spread in Novemeber Tracks Magazine last year. We're looking forward to seeing where Skeeta's adventures take him next.

COACHELLA 2012

2012-01-10T09:44:00.000+11:00

The Coachella 2012 lineup was announced recently and once again, it doesn't dissappoint. It's easy to see why they are now running it on two consecutive weekends this year.