tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.comments2023-05-27T18:13:29.928+10:00Amanda Easton and PopTartsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07116159831890242849noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-70380135282491396422018-03-21T17:48:36.019+11:002018-03-21T17:48:36.019+11:00What a great read Amanda. I totally relate to all ...What a great read Amanda. I totally relate to all that you say. Nothing harder for a performer than a small, in your face audience. We need nerves of steel. Go girls! Gisele Scales xGisele Scaleshttp://www.facebook.com/gisele.scales#!/pages/Gisele-Scales/288357706306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-56172490817805897282017-11-27T16:05:19.662+11:002017-11-27T16:05:19.662+11:00That what I would have thought! Would have been am...That what I would have thought! Would have been amazing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116159831890242849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-9258115227961117122017-11-27T13:21:36.860+11:002017-11-27T13:21:36.860+11:00i thought her speaking was awesome!! i mean who do...i thought her speaking was awesome!! i mean who doesn't want to hear how those songs came to life!! Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631553155296055519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-42831178367151192532016-09-06T21:26:20.478+10:002016-09-06T21:26:20.478+10:00Brilliant! I am ALL the way with you on this one!Brilliant! I am ALL the way with you on this one!Maz Mazákhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883117095448841301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-13105392026750514712016-02-04T16:41:51.426+11:002016-02-04T16:41:51.426+11:00Yes!...xxxYes!...xxxMaz Mazákhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883117095448841301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-9045876969098634702015-11-08T23:42:39.501+11:002015-11-08T23:42:39.501+11:00I agree with much of what you say here Amanda. All...I agree with much of what you say here Amanda. All the sympathy votes seem to be going to Jessica as far as the media and any of the musos who have decided to speak out goes. And quite likely you may get responses telling you off for supporting big business's attempt to control an artist. Jess was no doubt paid handsomely for this appearance, and whether it was because she wanted to wear a pair of shoes which were not approved of by the Victorian Racing Club, or a full outfit as some sites have claimed, she had a contractual agreement with them. And they have a resposibility to their corporate sponsors, no matter how much the public might think it is big brother dominating the poor little people. Without sponsors many of the big events we enjoy watching or being at just would not exist. <br /><br />In the beginning some sites were saying the VRC refused to allow her to perform, and some were saying she refused to perform. And of course after a few days she said she was not able to perform due to a panic attack caused by the arguments going on around her. Now if it was a panic attack, would it have occurred at all if she had lived up to the stipulations of her contract? I found a few articles reporting what inside sources said about what actually occurred very interesting. Both these inside sources claimed it wasn't shoes but a full outfit which caused the problem, one saying "She just didn't look right for the national anthem, and she was also meant to sing a tribute to Bart Cummings and the look wasn't right for that ... it was just a bit too sexy," <br /><br />http://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/private-sydney/ps-mauboygate-and-more-from-flemington-20151105-gkrguq<br /><br />The other says the problem outfit was from Dolce e Gabbana. Yes a Dolce e Gabbana outfit, not just boots. And Dolce a Gabbana are an exclusive to David Jones, Myer's biggest competition. Not exactly something the VRC would have been happy with, considering Myers is one of the Melbourne Cup's major sponsors. And according to this source, Myer even sent one of their own exclusive designers to Jess to help her choose two outfits, one to arrive in (which she did), and one to perform in, after she had indicated she wanted to wear Dolce e Gabbana. And that at the race itself she insisted on wearing the Dolce e Gabbana outfit for her performance. Here are excepts from that article. Can't put it all on as your comment lenghth restrictions prevent it. <br /><br />"According to Frockwriter’s well-placed sources, Mauboy had originally planned to wear a “head-to-toe” outfit by Italian luxury brand Dolce e Gabbana, whose ready-to-wear is available in Melbourne exclusively through Dolce e Gabbana’s sole Australian standalone boutique on Collins Street and outside Melbourne, as a David Jones department store exclusive." <br /><br />"Our sources claim that on Tuesday morning, Johnny Schembri – the designer of the By Johnny label, on which Myer has a department store exclusive – was called in to assist kitting Mauboy out in two alternative dresses."<br /><br />"Our insiders say that when Mauboy later insisted on wearing the complete Dolce e Gabbana outfit for the performance, a heated debate erupted, during which she pulled the plug. David Jones, Myer and Dolce e Gabbana’s local representative all declined comment. Ayoubi has not returned Frockwriter’s phone calls."<br /><br />"Yesterday, Mauboy went on the record to claim that last minute “bickering” and “yelling” over her national anthem outfit triggered an anxiety attack."<br /><br />http://frockwriter.com/2015/11/wardrobe-malfunctions-at-flemington<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-25017735366727942802015-09-07T13:40:20.842+10:002015-09-07T13:40:20.842+10:00Good on you for standing up for yourself and for l...Good on you for standing up for yourself and for looking after the kids. I personally do not like it either, it does dry my throat as well. All the best for your upcoming shows Amanda :)Tina Bangelhttp://www.tinabangel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-23610691646514731892015-08-10T16:42:07.233+10:002015-08-10T16:42:07.233+10:00Great post babe! Really well thought out and writt...Great post babe! Really well thought out and written. Thanks again for a great night. We all rocked it and it was heaps fun!!! Hope you are well. xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05909831703508686695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-63862719164774407642015-08-08T20:00:54.257+10:002015-08-08T20:00:54.257+10:00Oh that sounds like a fun show Merilyn - all the b...Oh that sounds like a fun show Merilyn - all the best! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116159831890242849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-5816146136726723832015-08-08T20:00:52.739+10:002015-08-08T20:00:52.739+10:00Oh that sounds like a fun show Merilyn - all the b...Oh that sounds like a fun show Merilyn - all the best! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116159831890242849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-23041259895149527142015-08-08T20:00:45.821+10:002015-08-08T20:00:45.821+10:00Thanks Maz.xThanks Maz.xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116159831890242849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-61469146356799946762015-08-08T20:00:40.804+10:002015-08-08T20:00:40.804+10:00Thanks Sarah.xThanks Sarah.xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116159831890242849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-78308908641569273582015-08-08T20:00:26.913+10:002015-08-08T20:00:26.913+10:00Thanks Sarah.xThanks Sarah.xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116159831890242849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-84682679628097664632015-08-08T20:00:00.562+10:002015-08-08T20:00:00.562+10:00Thanks Maz.xThanks Maz.xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116159831890242849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-2801951828043828462015-08-08T19:59:28.680+10:002015-08-08T19:59:28.680+10:00Oh that sounds like a fun show Merilyn - all the b...Oh that sounds like a fun show Merilyn - all the best! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116159831890242849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-45383173408126183742015-08-08T19:55:32.056+10:002015-08-08T19:55:32.056+10:00Good advice Miss Amanda (o great marketing teacher...Good advice Miss Amanda (o great marketing teacher lol) !!<br />I shall keep these points in mind when my 'Idols of the Seventies' show gets under way soon.<br />Good to hear you still get nervous too...it just means you care :)<br /><br />xox MerilynMerilyn Steelehttp://www.merilynsteele.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-80021389628502425742015-08-08T17:49:17.336+10:002015-08-08T17:49:17.336+10:00Looks like a great night was had by all. Congratul...Looks like a great night was had by all. Congratulations Amanda, looking forward to seeing the next one and....... Great advice here. XxxSarah J Hylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677129792147711904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-76802604668400086522015-08-07T09:07:38.128+10:002015-08-07T09:07:38.128+10:00Great Great information! Perfectly explained. I le...Great Great information! Perfectly explained. I learned a lot reading this. Thank YOU!Maz Mazákhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883117095448841301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-51678455327823456752015-08-07T08:58:20.322+10:002015-08-07T08:58:20.322+10:00Very wise comments Amanda and thank you from The P...Very wise comments Amanda and thank you from The Patron who was thrilled (and a bit scared) doing it and everyone did themselves proud and helped $1550 BeyondBlue as wellAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04917740428470562428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-73629111243956668012014-02-11T21:40:45.327+11:002014-02-11T21:40:45.327+11:00Love Julie Anthony! Great post, and YES brave, not...Love Julie Anthony! Great post, and YES brave, not dumb. Braver than most of us. XxKerrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08795183527373405009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-1135556083960589032013-07-23T15:52:55.055+10:002013-07-23T15:52:55.055+10:00Speaking as a backing singer myself I totally agre...Speaking as a backing singer myself I totally agree Amanda. In the end the only difference between a lead and a backing singer is the paycheck $$$$$$ Johncreatinganew lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391682374553247984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-19025756827614748142013-05-16T21:46:50.652+10:002013-05-16T21:46:50.652+10:00I don'twatch these shows Mandy for exactly tho...I don'twatch these shows Mandy for exactly those reasons, and I would never enter as a contestant because I don't like competing against other artists. Everyone brings their own thing to the table, and that is why art and music are so beautiful and special. Also, I am afraid of sword play .......and can't stand most of the crap on TV. Oh btw, you rock xCherry Tomatoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566949579410315350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-31468355791564701952013-05-16T21:37:49.775+10:002013-05-16T21:37:49.775+10:00Luv this line..."The thing is, isn't it n...Luv this line..."The thing is, isn't it naive to think it would be any other way?"<br />Great Blog. Also, it's interesting as some artists who were on it last year are definately dissin' it now as it apparently ruined their lives!...mmm...As it's been written before...'It's not what happens to you but how you react'...I think a therapist would suggest self responsibility rather than blame... Maz Mazákhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883117095448841301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-37960065092865036112012-11-08T21:00:00.265+11:002012-11-08T21:00:00.265+11:00Keep the lights ON I say!Keep the lights ON I say!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870569353475482207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727464275764740801.post-13301439282936492022012-09-11T11:15:49.375+10:002012-09-11T11:15:49.375+10:00Great Blog!...This book has changed my life Bigtim...Great Blog!...This book has changed my life Bigtime...in my own learning and my teaching. Every Teacher, Artist & Student would benefit Hugely from reading it. 'The Artists Way' is another book that has made as equal an impact on me. Maz Mazákhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883117095448841301noreply@blogger.com