Mystery Launch Party Unveiled in Time for the Race Day Bonanza !!!

Hi sexy Sage and Bazel here.....'Well things just never seem to slow down, do they?'
The calendar days just keep flicking over. Can you believe it's the end of July already?? 

"I guess before we know it, we will have to start thinking about organising a kick arse Festive Christmas Party very soon.

......But hang on, rewind....We need to fill you in on the past few weeks that involves our crazy lives here at CocoBongo!
 

We have been told Ex Channel 7 news reporter Melissa Mallet, has jumped on board to be the new Public Relations Manager for the McCrackens and the Watermark.  Melissa was dismissed from Channel 7 for something she felt very strongly about.  She asked if she could begin her scheduled week's leave a day early to attend the announcement of the Australian Mens Olympic Basketball team in Melbourne.
Her boyfriend PC, Peter Crawford, was named in the team that day - and is representing Australia in London as we speak. Go Aussies!!! 'No' was Channel 7's answer ...but after days of thinking about it - Mel decided her place was in Melbourne and went without proper approval - and we hear she even worked remotely and did her duties from down there!! But the 7 Queensland chief in Maroochydore blew up… BUT Mel has since moved on to embrace new experiences, new challenges and see where her ambitious attitude will take her next.
So...'Wooohoo Team Melissa', best of luck!

.....There is one company that comes to mind at the moment, who will not be seeing any pressure from the global financial crisis anytime soon.  Red Bull has recently launched it's three new flavours. Cranberry, Blueberry and Lime.
Australia's 'secretive' release date was mid July.  Venues around Australia were selectively chosen by Red Bull to have exclusivity rights to sell and discreetly promote the three new flavours for a six week  period, 'the Red Bull way.'  For those of you who don't know, Red Bull follow strict promotional
policies.  You cannot use their logos, you cannot promote it as a Red Bull launch party.  You can not advertise it on air, tv....nothing!!! Its pretty much put it in your fridge and sell it.
We are pleased to say Consortium, Townsville's No1 club, was honorably one of the few and the ONLY venue or retail outlet in Townsville to launch their product.  Using a clever marketing strategy they held a 'Mystery Launch Party' they dressed their promo girls up with wings which represents their slogan, 'Red Bull gives you wings and coloured wigs, which resembled the three new flavours and their colour coded cans. We trained up our staff 

 and to our amazement.... and Red Bulls, we are very proud to say, The Consortium with the help of our wonderful Townsville patrons have so far smashed the record on its new release!  Well done everyone and if you haven't yet tried it, it's amazing!  So head down to the Consortium.
 

Also don't forget the Funky Ford Fiesta promotion is well into the final count down, with 8 lucky key holders now.
"You know if I had a chance to jag myself one of those keys, I would be ecstatically beside myself and the suspense would be killing me. I'm looking forward to the 11th of August just to capture the look on the winners face and the sorrow of......

 'I nearly had a new car', loser’s.  OMG that’s torture. "

Head piece designed by Townsville based milliner
designer; Tegan Crisafulli

Race day is upon us and the annual Townsville Cup hype this year is phenomenal. Fillies and Fo's are ready and raring and I'm not talking about the horses. Everyone I have spoken to is heading to the track. Wether your in a sponsored marquee or kicking stones in the GA, it's one day that everyone is out to enjoy.
 

"There is one thing I’ve just got to tell you." I went to Melbourne recently on a trip to seek my own captivating race attire and was amazed when I came out of a dressing room. I was very impressed with my chosen racing threads, as I twirled in front of the mirror, people in the shop stopped to admire, asking is that for Melbourne Cup? I said no, I am from Townsville and it's for our local race day!.....
 

WA based designer Julie Anne Lucas Millinery

             

‘Oh really?’ was one ladies comment and another said, ‘do they wear dresses like that up there?’
I had to bite my bad sarcastic tongue and be as polite as possible, well maybe just a little sarcasm thrown in...... I said, "yes, I’m even wearing gloves and heels with it. The ladies were bemused and replied, "wow I didn't think race meets in Townsville would dress like that".
 

I went on to tell her we have a fashions on the fields and amazing designers of race wear and milliners in our city that even out dress my standard of race wear I had chosen and have won many awards for their sense of creativity and design. It led to a whole Townsville learning experience for them. I'm pretty sure by the time I had finished with them, Townsville is now on their to do list. I even told them about Magnetic Island and it's superb beauty. Which also makes me think the Magnetic Island swim is on this weekend as well.
 

Also in town this weekend is the 'Integrated Combat Championship', featuring
Tabone Vs Indich.. It's being held at RSL Stadium… explosive mixed martial arts action! I was told 1,700 tickets were sold and that was as of two weeks ago. Consortium Townsville is a proud sponsor of this challenging sport and once again is the 'Official After party Venue' this Saturday night.  So there will be plenty of fit sporting bodies out to mix, mingle and enjoy themselves amongst the well-dressed fashionisters from the cup!
 

Here's to an action packed weekend in this awesome city of ours..
 

Until next time...a big cheers from the best bloggers ever, Sage and Bazel

 

V8 Madness Week!!!

Hiya sexy sage here, 

It's been a while my gorgeous CocoBongo peeps! 

My fellow mate Bazel has left his den to embark on a new escapade and things have been uncontrollably hectic around here, especially leading up to the roar of the Townsville 400 V8 supercars. 

BUT.... I have managed to gain enough energy to crawl to the computer to fill you all in.

Lucky I'm not an 'on air reporter', because my voice is hoarse and I temporarily sound like a man from screaming over the top of crowds, music and the deafening excitement of the past 5 day bender this crazy Townsville City entailed.
 

5 days, I hear u question? ....Well yes!
 

It all started Wednesday night, the Watermark showcased the, 'sit on the edge of your seat', State of Origin decider on their big screen. QLD scraping in with a crunching one point win to enable yet another notch to their long running victory.
Watermark State of Origin spectators were slapped with excitement when the unannounced arrivals of V8 Supercar drivers turned up to also watch the game. The likes of James Courtney, Garth Tander and Mark Skaife, cheered on and enjoyed the game, blending into the Watermark atmosphere chatting to the McCracken crew at the bar and other fellow V8 fraternity. Pretty much these boys were relaxing before the start of the V8 madness the next four days would bring. ......So that was the start of my disintegrating vocal cords.'

If you are a local, you probably couldn't help but notice the hype of activity that surrounded the streets, they were abuzz with V8 fever. Sponsored signage supported many a venue which helped add that extra impact and restaurants, accommodation and shops overflowed.  How anybody would not want to support the Supercars and embrace the revenue and thrill it brings to Townsville over the few days is beyond me. 

Rick & Todd Kelly signing on behalf of Jack Daniels at The Watermark

Thursday night was the infamous Watermark, 'yearly', Jack Daniel's meet and greet and autographed signings by the legendary Kelly Brothers, which seen the boys stay on to enjoy a well-deserved dinner in the beautiful Watermark Restaurant, where apparently I was informed the majority of 'who's who' dined over the hectic few days.  .....Of course they did, that's nothing unusual, with the restaurants to die for food and mesmerising view and atmosphere, especially if you're from down South, you could really appreciate the weather and the al fresco dining in comparison.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday out at the track was entertaining. If you happened to visit the pumping Consortium Marquee, you would have noticed the Consortium dancers dressed in there V8 get-ups. 

They did a fantastic job of cooing guests on their podiums and dancing to DJ Slims base stomping tunes that could be heard for miles, but did anyone happen to see the funniest 2 guys get up and have a dance off to LMFAO "Sexy and I know it"? I did! and they definitely pulled a crowd. 

Track goers reached for their cameras in hysterics. The dance off ended with both of them sporting nothing but there undies. I must say, you couldn't have paid for that entertainment, it was gold! 

Although the excitement of the main race was embraced by all when the two Vodafone cars driven by Jamie Whincup and followed by Craig Lowndes crossed the finishing line one a breast to greet the fall of the checkered flag. 

This year at the track I really noticed the set up and I must say if you think it's only a time for the big kids, you are sadly mistaken. Every child I spoke to was having a blast, they were definitely well catered for.

(Photos: Left; Cheronne Fuller, winner of the Coldplay tickets with V8 Driver Johnathon Webb
Right; V8 Driver James Courtney)

I have even come to the conclusion that V8 weekend would be more enticing by making it a Townsville long weekend.
 

Winner of the first key - Ryan Hamilton

Do I hear your cheers of appreciation?

I tell you, for me....... I do declare...... after heading out to the track day after day, then heading out to Townsville's No1 club, 'Consortium' Saturday night to try and grab myself the first key to win the funky ford fiesta, trying to cope with all the excitement and suspense the night brought.....and then having to back it all up again on the Sunday night to partake in the antics and fun of the 100 Proof Official After Party, that was more fun than I recall!! 

Schick Girls were a hit at the V8's as well as Consortium

   
I, along with the majority, need a holiday to recover on the Monday and if anybody has found my voice, can you please hand it in to the lost and found! :)


All my love to a fantastic weekend and my new found friends.
I love V8's!!!!
See you all there next year!!!!
Lots of Love, Sage XoXo



 

P.S!!! Don't forget to party with us this Friday and Saturday night for another two opportunities at getting your hands on a key for a chance to win the Funky Ford Fiesta! Your odds of winning this car are too good to be true. This car WILL drive out Consortium doors with its new owner behind the wheel, this is NOT a gimmick!

Mark Skaife V8 Driver enjoying the State of Origin with Brodie & her fellow QLD supporter at The Watermark.

DJ Tim Torque on the Decks for Club Rev

Miss Grid Girl Winner for the Townsville 400 - Melanie Bragg

Winning!!