Author: Bayside News

Pierce Brothers have taken their music from busking on the streets of Melbourne to the world. Their irresistible energy and world-class live show has generated a word of mouth buzz not seen for some time. Comprising of twin brothers Jack and Pat Pierce, the multi-instrumentalists have been shaking dance floors and selling out rooms across UK, Europe, Canada, USA & their native Australia. Latest EP ‘The Records Were Ours’ came in at #9 on the ARIA chart after topping the iTunes charts across the globe. To celebrate the brothers are embarking on a mega World tour across Europe/UK, Australia/NZ and…

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Andrew De Silva from 90’s R&B sensation CDB and winner of Australia’s Got Talent, along with some of Australia’s finest touring stars lead a Purple Revolution. Celebrate life with music in loving memory of our Purple Prince. Whether you know Andrew as the Winner of Australia’s Got Talent 2012, or from the Multi-Platinum ARIA Award-Winning band CDB, or simply heard him sing with his acoustic guitar, well respected Producer/Artist Andrew is the “real deal”. Humble, yet with a wealth of experience in the industry Andrew is a seasoned performer. Opening for mega stars like Mariah Carey (Etihad Stadium 2013), Boys…

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A SHOPPING centre in Langwarrin is actively encouraging youths to hang out at the shops. The Gateway at 230 Cranbourne – Frankston Rd has launched ‘The Gateway Youth Hangout Program’ with a “pop-up chill out area” overseen by two youth workers running on a fortnightly basis on a Friday or Saturday. Open to anyone aged 12 – 24 years, the hangout will be a safe place for youth to relax, play computer games on an Xbox, PlayStation and classic arcade game machines for free.  The program is run as an outreach centre in partnership with Frankston Council which already hosts six youth hangout…

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A WOMAN realised her phone and credit card had been stolen and cancelled the card – only to find out later that it had already been used twice, Thursday 17 August. The items were taken from the Chisholm TAFE area, Frankston. The phone case contained the woman’s licence and credit card, which was used to make purchases at the 7-Eleven, Beach St, Frankston, 2.45pm, and at Supre, Bayside Plaza, 2.57pm. Police believe the women pictured, above, can assist with their inquiries. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers or Frankston police on 9784 5555. First published in the…

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A SPEEDING driver who sideswiped several cars in a wild ride along Nepean Highway from Blairgowrie to Edithvale was later grappled with by members of the public and held until police arrived, Friday 1 September. Sergeant Ray Box said Mornington police began receiving calls from irate motorists about the driver’s behaviour in the Canterbury-Jetty road area of Rosebud at 10.30am. He was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road and speeding at up to 120kph in 80kph zones. Police unsuccessfully tried to head off the man in a Honda CRV at Safety Beach but he avoided them and…

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