RUOK Day Activities in Metro Hotel On Pitt

The final day of RUOK? activities produced a lot of laughs, fun and excitement

Special thanks to our colleagues from other hotels joining us, and those donating food, beverages and their time.

Today we had a quick bed making competition, and I am sure you will see from the images, we had loads of fun. Ultimately Lucia (our Barista) and her team of crack bed-making enthusiasts walked away with the prizes for both fastest and neatest bed.

The “managers” put up a good showing too and with food galore to choose from everyone on the day really had a lot of fun.

Visit www.ruokday.com if you are interested in the background and we will continue to share our stories of the fun we have had this past week and a half.

It’s not okay to ask to borrow someone’s undies or toothbrush, but it is okay to ask RUOK?

Soulfest Tour Australia October 2015 Sydney & Melbourne

Soulfest International in association with Channel V, are thrilled to announce the return of Soulfest for 2015. With good music, good food and good vibes,Soulfest is the only music event in Australia and New Zealand dedicated to bringing you some of the world’s finest contemporary Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Artists. 

This unique Music and Cultural Festival saw tens of thousands of music lovers come together peacefully in 2014 to celebrate their passion for soul and hip-hop, and this year we are pleased to announce over 20 artists and DJ’s across two stages in the serene settings of The Domain in Sydney and Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain District in Melbourne.

 

The two spectacular headlining females Mary J. Blige and Ms Lauryn Hill, plus Miguel, and Jill Scott are being joined by the 9 x Grammy Nominee Charlie Wilson, the legendary Hip Hop Mcs Black Star, R&B Duo Floetry, the beautiful and haunting vocalist Jhenè Aiko, plus new jazz star Kamasi Washington. They will be joined by Hip-Hop favourites Talib Kweliand Dwele, the soulful Eric Benet plus local stars Daniel Merriweather and Remi.

Over 25 live acts and DJ’s will feature throughout the 10-hour day across 3 stages, plus a DJ Marquee.

Soulfest will also feature an expansive array of cuisine featuring authentic Soulfood and pop-up eateries, curated by Event Producer XYZ. With an array of themed bars featuring fine wine, imported beers and spirits through to café’s serving some of the world’s best coffee, Soulfest will be a unique opportunity to see and hear some of the world’s finest artists in a relaxed atmosphere.

TOUR DETAILS

Sydney: October 24th at the Domain

Melbourne: October 25th at Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Accommodation available at Metro Hotels:

Sydney Accommodation

Metro Apartments on Bank Place, Melbourne

Find out more at http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows

Cats - Coming Soon to Capitol Theatre Sydney

Following its triumphant return on the West End, the acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical CATS is set to have audiences purring with pleasure when it comes to the Capitol Theatre from 30 October.

DELTA GOODREM is confirmed to play the coveted role of Grizabella in Sydney and will sing Memory, one of the most well-known songs of all time.

Receiving outstanding reviews from critics and bloggers alike, this new production extended its London season due to overwhelming public demand.  Now audiences here will see the 2015 Olivier Award-nominated revival, which reunited the original creative team and brought CATS back to the West End after a 12 year absence.

Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the show is alive with highly entertaining feline characters and wonderful witty verse, as the Jellicle Cats come out to play in a larger-than-life junkyard on the night of the Jellicle Ball.  One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a new life.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS has enchanted more than 73 million people in over 300 cities around the world, winning numerous awards including Olivier and Tony awards for Best Musical.

Featuring a fantastical set, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s magnificent score that includes the poignant hit song ‘Memory’, dazzling choreography and stunning costumes, CATS is a brilliant song and dance spectacular – you won’t believe your eyes!


‘Simply purrfect’. Daily Mirror, UK


From 30 October 2015 for a strictly limited season

View the Capitol Theatre Website for More Information 

Nearby accommodation from Metro Hotels:

Aspire Hotel Sydney
Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central
Metro Hotel on Pitt
Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour
Metro Apartments on King

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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is Celebrating the Arrival of the First Koala Joey for the 2015 Breeding Season!

IT'S A BOY! We are celebrating our newest koala joey. This adorable baby boy is now beginning to explore the world outside his mother’s pouch after being born 14 January 2015!

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the first koala joey for the 2015 breeding season!

Let’s make sure we share this exciting news with all of our Sydney guests.

Quick Facts:

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: 14^th January 2015

Parents: Erica and Jack

Current Home: Gum Tree Valley

Name: Fun fact coming soon!

Our adorable koala joey's favourite activities include eating Eucalyptus, hanging out with mum and sleeping!

Visit the Wild Life Sydney Zoo

Nearby accommodation at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour and Metro Apartments on King

Metro Hotel on Pitt Hosting ‘RUOK?’ Day

Metro Hotel on Pitt Asking ‘RUOK?’

Property Manager of Metro Hotel on Pitt, Simon Wanstall and a number of Metro Hotel’s Sydney staff participated in the recent City2Surf in Sydney, raising over one and a half thousand dollars for Oz Harvest. This amount enables over 3,000 meals for people in much needed assistance.

So far this year, the small team at Metro Hotel on Pitt have collectively raised over $3,000 in a variety of causes, and donated their spare time to help out Sydney’s most disadvantaged homeless.

Simon and his team are great devotees to the local community in Sydney and will be holding a number events leading up to“RUOK?” Day on September 11th, 2015.

“The welfare of our guests, colleagues and loved ones is important here at Metro Hotel on Pitt. During September we will be holding a series of events to encourage conversation, promote friendship and comradery and hopefully raise the awareness of the campaign to ask RU OK?” said Simon. “Our mantra borrowed from www.RUOK.org.au, is that it isn’t okay to ask to borrow someone’s toothbrush, but it is okay to ask RU OK?” he added.

Metro Hotels has a strong history of ensuring their workforce is given the opportunity to talk to someone should anything not be okay through their Employee Assistance Line and Metro Hotel on Pitt is delighted to further strengthen this link and communication about mental health.

Events for the hotel team will include; coffee making classes, bread making experience, “sushi” rolling class, wine tasting, tea tasting. They will also be holding trust based games and talking a lot more about the stigmas behind this simple question.

Metro Hotel on Pitt website: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/metro-hotel-on-pitt-asking-ruok/

Simon Wanstall - Property Manager of Metro Hotel on Pit

More about RUOK Day

In 1995, much-loved Barry Larkin was far from ok. His suicide left family and friends in deep grief and with endless questions.

In 2009, his son Gavin Larkin chose to champion just one question to honour his father and to try and protect other families from the pain his endured.

Are you ok?

While collaborating with Janina Nearn on a documentary to raise awareness, the team quickly realized the documentary alone wouldn't be enough.

To genuinely change behaviour Australia-wide, a national campaign was needed. And from this realisation, and with Gavin and Janina’s expertise and passion, R U OK? was born.

Gavin remained a passionate champion of the fact a conversation could change a life, even as cancer ended his in 2011.

His and Janina’s legacy is ensuring all Australians realise a little question can make a big difference to those people struggling with life.

For anyone suffering from depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts, please visit Beyond Blue's website www.beyondblue.org.au/ for support or call 1300 22 46 36

Hugh Jackman Announces Broadway to Oz National Tour

HUGH Jackman is returning home for a national concert tour. 
  
The Hollywood star has announced a five-city arena concert tour in November and December, Broadway To Oz, based on his hit Broadway show, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway.

The Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony Award winner promises a high-octane show taking audiences on a journey through his life so far, performing along with choirs, dancers and musicians.

“Anybody who knows me knows that keeping secrets is not my forte ... today is the announcement of a true bucket list moment for me,” Jackman told reporters in Sydney on Monday.

The production will showcase some of his biggest hits, including The Boy from Oz and Les Miserables, as well as a nod to his role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise.

“Broadway To Oz is a dream come true. This is THE show I’ve always wanted to bring home,” he said, promising fans, “You will get to know the real me.”

Jackman’s wife Deborra-Lee Furness and daughter Ava were present for the big announcement.
The eight-date concert tour will kick off in Melbourne on November 24, continuing on to Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.

TOURING NOV & DEC 2015 

Tickets go on sale on Monday August 31 from Ticketek.