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Australia
Brisbane & Gold Coast, QLD
and Byron Bay, NSW
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Upcoming Events:
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Past Events:
(most recent events first)
November 21, 2008
The Red Paintings Benefit Concert
Approximately 700 people turned up to support Sea Shepherd at the Benefit Concert put on by Trash McSweeney and The Red Paintings on November 21st, 2008 at The Arena in Brisbane. The band donated their time and worked tirelessly to promote the show with a grassroots marketing campaign noticed all over Brisbane leading up to the event.
Promotion included billboard posters, flyers, ads in mags and local street press including MX, Courier Mail, Rave Mag, Time off Mag, Tsunami Mag, an interview and mention on Triple J (Rosie beaton show), and a 4zzz interview and mention of show with Sea Shepherd crew members. The Red Paintings MySpace campaign promoted the show to over 35,000 friends.
Volunteers with masks featuring the Sea Shepherd Jolly Roger logo patrolled the crowd seeking donations for funds to help cover the Operation Musashi campaign. The attendees generously donated while enjoying the good music including a set from Aboriginal musician Bunna Lawrie and finally the passionate and artistic performance by The Red Paintings to end the night. Captain Watson was invited on stage to say a few words on the imminent departure of the Steve Irwin to defend whales in the Southern Ocean and he surprised Trash by presenting him with a medal of honor for putting on a benefit concert to support the work of the Sea Shepherds! Sea Shepherd wishes to thank The Red Paintings and Trash McSweeney, Michael Dalton, Jeff Hansen, and the rest of the Brisbane volunteers for putting the event together for the benefit of Sea Shepherd and the whales.
  
 
Photos Credit: Susan Weingartner
To view the official music video for The Red Paintings song, "Whales Are Dying"
co-written by Trash McSweeney and Captain Paul Watson, click here
November 20, 2008
"A Night with Captain Watson" in Brisbane
Reported by Michael Dalton, Brisbane Coordinator
Brisbane unleashed another storm on Thursday night (20th November 2008) just as we were setting up for 'A night with Captain Paul Watson' and meant that we had to open the doors early which also dramatically reduced the anticipated 250 guests down to an estimated 120 at Kurilpa Hall. The night was opened with a couple of acoustic classic guitar numbers from 'Sanat' (Raymond Oliver), a conservationist composer and songwriter followed by a preview of Animal Planet's 'Whale Wars' and the much anticipated arrival of the Captain. Captain Watson captivated the audience for a full hour before opening up the floor to a Q&A session. Food was provided by the dedicated galley volunteers and well received by the guests.
 
Photos Credit: Susan Weingartner
November 15, 2008
Steve Irwin Day at Australia Zoo
Reported by Sea Shepherd Australia
Captain Paul Watson was the featured speaker for Steve Irwin Day, hosted by the Australia Zoo, on November 15th, 2008. Captain Watson focused his speech on whale conservation and Sea Shepherd's global campaigns to defend ocean wildlife. Local Coordinator Michael Dalton and other Brisbane area volunteers set up an information table and educated people about Sea Shepherd's work.
 
Photos Credit: Susan Weingartner
Gold Coast Coordinator Terri Melloway works the Sea Shepherd
stall at the World Environment Day Festival 2006
November 21, 2006
Sea Shepherd Celebration at the Byron Bay Community Center, Australia
Over 300 people came out to hear Paul Watson speak. It was a great night of music and information. Some of Byron's best musicians were on hand to entertain the audience. Howie Cooke MC'ed the event and also preformed some original music.more
Sept. 30, 2006
Whale Protection Day - Gold Coast, Australia
On September 30th over 600 people came out to show that whales worth watching really are whales worth saving. Sponsored by the Gold Coast Whale Watch & Conservation Society, we had a day filled with humpback whales spy hopping, breaching and tail slapping all around us. Everybody that came out on this beautiful day had a magical experience as the whales did not disappoint. Sea Shepherd volunteers on each of the five whale watching boats handed out literature and International Director, Jonny Vasic spoke to the whale watchers about Sea Shepherd's work as marine conservationists and our commitment to saving the gentle giants of the deep.
*** Watch our Video ***
Greeted by a southern humpback
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Humpbacks showing off for the crowd
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Sea Shepherd Volunteers Terri, Howie and Dean
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Members of the Gold Coast Whale Watch &
Conservation Association and
Sea Shepherd Volunteers |
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