Nick Vindin hosts Cure Our Kids Event at The Ivy Ballroom

On Melbourne Cup Day Merivale's Ivy Ballroom was transformed into a racetrack for 300 guests fo enjoy a fundraising lunch supporting children's cancer charity Cure our Kids.

The event was hosted by Beebox's Sports Presenter and Travel Correspondent Nick Vindin, who entertained the capacity crowd for several hours, including with a live auction in the lead up to the big race. The Sydney Morning Herald's Sarah Whyte enjoyed the day, "The ever-bright SBS Sports reporter Nick Vindin reigned as master of ceremonies," she revealed in S Magazine.

Channel Ten's Justine Schofield, from Masterchef and Everyday Gourmet, was also active on the day announcing some special prizes at the end of the race.

However it was Jimmy Rees (aka Jimmy Giggle) who was without doubt the crowd favourite. The ABC Television star was in high demand - posing for photos with fans of Giggle and Hoot throughout the day.

The event was a success raising more than $26,000 for the children's cancer initiative at Westmead. 

Jimmy Giggle heading to Sydney this weekend!

The charismatic character from ABC 4 KIDS hosted block GIGGLE & HOOT is heading to Sydney for two exclusive Meet & Greets on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June 2012. 
Jimmy Giggle will be available to sign copies of the new Giggle & Hoot Presents: Twinklify The Night DVD, Hey Hootabelle book, CDs and other Giggle and Hoot merchandise.
So preschoolers get your giggle-tastic selves ready and see Jimmy Giggle at the following locations:


SATURDAY 23rd JUNE 2012, 11AM - 2PM. CENTRE STAGE, LEVEL 1
WARRINGAH MALL
CNR CONDAMINE ST & OLD PITTWATER RD, BROOKVALE, NSW


SUNDAY 24TH JUNE 2012, 11AM – 2PM CENTRE COURT, LEVEL 1
MACQUARIE SHOPPING CENTRE
CNR HERRING & WATERLOO RD, NORTH RYDE


Giggle and Hoot DVDs, books, CDs and other merchandise are available exclusively at ABC Shops, ABC Centres and www.abcshop.com.au
*Please note these appearances do not include a performance nor an appearance from Jimmy Giggle’s feathered friends Hoot & Hootabelle...they are owls after all, and they like to sleep during the day. 

Ricki-Lee Live At Upstairs Beresford

Ricki-Lee made her bid for the crown of Australia's Pop Princess with a sold out gig at Upstairs Beresford in Sydney last night, her first ticketed event since 2008.

Looking amazing in her sequinned hot pants and sounding even better, Ricki-Lee proved she is a force to be reckoned with. And although she performed her biggest hits from over the years including Sunshine and Can't Touch It, the crowd went nuts for her last two singles, Raining Diamonds and her newest (you know the one where she forgets to wear pants in the video?), Do It Like That.

Ricki-Lee also performed for the first time her next single, Crazy, which is heavy on the synths and will be a massive hit.

Industry was out in full force, with just about every radio professional and mag hag enjoying the bar. The room was packed with both fans and a splattering of well known faces including the contestants from The Voice, Jess Mauboy, Stan Walker, Scott Tweedie, Dicko, Tyler Atkins and fashion designer girlfriend Kym Ellery, Brian McFadden, Vogue Williams, Jimmy Rees (aka Jimmy Giggle), Andrew Mercado and Carmela Contarino from Nova FM.

Congratulations Ricki-Lee - you did good.

Giggle & Hoot wins gold at Promax in New York

Congratulations to ABC For Kids and all involved in the program Giggle & Hoot, which has won gold at the Promax Awards in New York for Best Music Video or Short Subject.

Featuring beebox mgmt's very own James Rees as Jimmy Giggle, Giggle & Hoot continues to delight preschoolers around Australia. Ask any parent...Giggle & Hoot is where it's at these days.

For your chance to meet the man himself, Jimmy Giggle will be meeting fans and signing merchandise this Saturday 9th July from 11AM at Westfield Shoppingtown in North Lakes, Brisbane.

And to check out the gold award-winning animation, just follow this here link.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc2RGyV-zbk