Eastern Suburbs Media: December 2023

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Eastern Suburbs Media Blog: South Coogee Barber Shop review

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South Coogee Barber Shop review

South Coogee new traditional Barber Shop a cut ahead; Old school vibe and service with new school conveniences

Barber Shop True Tales from the Eastern Beaches of Sydney, Australia.

There are barbers, and then there are barbers. Traditionalists will get my old school point.

Meet your new local barber, Josh from South Coogee Barbers.

Josh has been in the hair game for well over a decade. It's a big part of his life and he's incorporated much of his lifestyle around it. He loves being his own boss - don't we all!

Being a pop culture and retro enthusiast myself, I was right onto the retro 50s to 70's posters and assorted collectibles that adorn the walls and shelves and you can start joining the dots. You've got posters from Johnny Cash, Bryle Creem, Chevy, Harley-Davidson, Colgate's, Coca-Cola, Slash, Frankenstein, Betty Page, showgirls/burlesque, old school legendary boxing greats, and there's even a vintage photo from Josh's grandfather on his motorcycle from circa 1940.

The Discovery

I was walking past having enjoying a morning swim and workout down the road and I noticed a few different visuals on the beach side of the road, not far from the local service station. So I stuck my head into a shop where something had changed - behold, a barber shop.

Truth be told, I'd being thinking of getting a haircut for a few months but didn't get around it, with work and the home office being so busy. As John Lennon famously said, "Life happens when your making plans".

Josh and I got talking and I told him I was pleasantly surprised to discover his barber shop and that I loved the old school and retro décor. It reminded me of my late grandfather's Newport Beach Barber Shop at Newport Beach in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Lucky for me it was a quite-ish morning so I could enjoy a good conversation with Josh before we both decided it was a great morning for a haircut, even though it wasn't on my mind leading up to the discovery of the day!

Apart from being a stand out barber of the highest calibre, Josh is an excellent communicator and conversationalist. When your are frequently dealing with the general public, let alone the media entrepreneurs of Australia, it's a handy tool of the trade you might say. He listened well and followed through to a T to my request to have more layered on top, a bit shorter on the sides, and side-burns to go up a few inches, as well as the blade around the back of the neckline, and last but not least, a photo of the completed product. See below.

I'm going to give Josh as close to a perfect score as possible. You have to be careful and mindful on reviews for all sorts of things so one doesn't get accused of being bias or whatever, but as you can read and see, I am one very happy customer. South Coogee Barbers - a cut above and a bonus for retro and pop culture appreciators. Highly recommended.

Address: 175 Malabar Rd, South Coogee

Price: $50

Payment Types: Cash and Card

Open: Monday to Sunday

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Eastern Suburbs Media Blog: NRL in Las Vegas

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UFC ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH NRL AS THE AUSSIE FOOTBALL CODE LAUNCHES VEGAS MISSION

Ultimate Fighting Championship Joins Forces With World's Premier Rugby League Competition

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has today joined forces with the world’s premier rugby league competition, National Rugby League (NRL) to launch the sporting organization’s first Las Vegas venture.

Four of the Australian competition’s flagship clubs - South Sydney Rabbitohs, Brisbane Broncos, Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney Roosters - will play in the Vegas showpiece to kick-off the 2024 NRL Premiership season at Allegiant Stadium on March 2.

The historic NRL double-header fixture will be the first played on U.S. soil and today, UFC Senior Executive Vice President Lawrence Epstein, Executive Vice President Dave Shaw and Hall of Fame athlete Forrest Griffin welcomed NRL officials and star players from the four clubs to the fight capital of the world.

The new partnership will see UFC build upon its already strong links with NRL to reach thousands of potential new fans in the Asia Pacific region, where the sport of MMA continues to experience exponential growth. The NRL is hoping to tap into UFC’s pulling power in the U.S. market to expand its own global footprint.

UFC announces strategic partnership with NRL as the Aussie football code launches Vegas mission

“Las Vegas is on the fast track to becoming the sports capital of the world. All the major U.S. sports leagues will have a presence here soon, and of course, Las Vegas will host its first Super Bowl here at Allegiant Stadium in February,” said UFC Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Lawrence Epstein.

“International sports leagues are also recognizing the value Las Vegas can bring to their brand. Just a few weeks ago we had the inaugural Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which was a great success and set the stage for additional F1 events in the years to come.

“NRL fans are going to love coming to Vegas to watch these matches. We've been to all the great cities, and there's nothing like the infrastructure we have here in Las Vegas - from hotel rooms to restaurants and night clubs, and all of the other entertainment and sports we have here. Fans are the most important component of the sports ecosystem, and when the fans have a great time, they talk about your brand more, they talk about the experience more, and that positivity just builds up,” said Epstein.

UFC announces strategic partnership with NRL as the Aussie football code launches Vegas mission

UFC Vice President, Head of International & Content Dave Shaw said the two organizations have enjoyed close ties over many years.

“There is a great link between our two sports, and I am excited about this partnership and the opportunities we have to grow together,” said Shaw.

“We know the NRL is one of the biggest sporting competitions Down Under and they have aspirations to grow their sport here in the U.S. We also know Australians are some of the biggest MMA fans on the planet - it is home to over 4 million of our 700 million global fanbase - and we are always looking at ways to continue to grow that fanbase in the APAC region.

“Since 2010, UFC has accomplished major milestones across Australia and New Zealand, delivering 20 events across most major cities, many of them record-breaking.

“We have seen UFC athletes like Alex Volkanovski and Tai ‘Bam Bam’ Tuivasa start their careers in rugby league before transitioning to MMA... and we’ve also seen plenty of NRL stars enjoying the action at our UFC events across the globe. There is a connection between the sports that transcends beyond the Octagon and that is what excites us about this partnership.”

(Sources: NRL, UFC, FOX Sports, Wires and X)