Wrap of the 1st Kata Group Phuket International Cricket 7s

Media Release
15th April 2012

Day 2 Wrap of the 1st Kata Group Phuket International Cricket 7s

It was another fabulous day here at the Kata Group Sports Ground in Phuket, Thailand for Day 2 of the Kata Group International Cricket 7s, the first event of ACST Phuket Cricket Week 2012.

The Vagabonds arrived for the first match of Day 2 short of players and soon recruited 3 young cricketers from around the ground: Ta, from PCDC Natives, Suburadip from the Singapore Slingers and Aiden from the CBB’S. The young recruits were not to be a good omen for the Vagabonds however as the Galahs won the match with a score of 3/42. Hersey so kindly once again contributed to the fundraising for the Phuket Junior Cricket Development Fund with his 2nd duck of the tournament.

The CBB’s once again set a cracking pace with a total of 1/68 versus the Thailand Rugby League. Ritchie Oliver once again showed his prowess with the bat retiring on 35. Bec Gray was the only bowler to take a wicket on the Thai Rugby League team, with figures of 1/7 in a losing cause as CBBs cantered to a win.

The Lesmurdie Mazenod boys and the Singapore Slingers were next to face the heat with Lesmurdie setting a challenging 52 runs for victory. They also achieved their first duck for the tournament so graciously adding to the coffers for the PJCD fund. Unfortunately for them it was not to be the plucky Slingers game as their final score fell well short of the mark with a total of 34.

Next up, NCL came out shooting with a breezy score of 0/58. Akram with 19 runs and and Faruque with 23 led the charge, both not out. The Mighty Spires from the UK answered with 4/46, not enough to take the victory. Athar and Jenel from the NCL team both ended with bowling figures of 2 wickets for 3 runs.

Game 5 of the day saw the Rowdies take on the Chennai Super Sevens. Batting first, the Rowdies set a modest total of 5/23. Ram & Vonky of Chennai both posted impressive bowling figures of 1 wicket for 2 runs from their overs. The Chennai boys cruised to victory, reaching their target with 2 full overs to spare, earning themselves a bonus point in the process.

In the next match up, the Mighty Spires posted a competitive total of 49 against the Singapore Slingers, with Jonathon top scoring on 13, closely followed by David on 12 not out. Once again the sundries were the top scorers of the game with both teams posting 13 and 14 extras. The Slingers gave it their all, but unfortunately couldn’t reach their target. They ended their run chase with a valiant 41 with T2 once again top scoring with 11.

In the last Shield division game of the day the Thai Rugby League took on the Vagabonds. Thai Rugby League made a solid 41 from their allotted overs. In response the Vagabonds took the win after scoring 0/ 45, earning them the victory.

The battle continued to reach the top 8 positions for Cup & Plate honours with the NCL coming out to face the Lesmurdie Mazenod team. The game featured the least amount of sundries for the entire day of play, Lesmurdie having 3 and NCL 0. The game was won comfortably by NCL with a score of 1/48 against which the Lesmurdie lads could only muster 11 runs for the loss of 3 wickets.

In the final completed match of the day, the local Thai boys of the PCDC Natives scored a modest total of 13 runs. This was knocked off by the Chennai lads with three and a half overs to spare. Whilst it was a short game, it was played with the positive spirit for which these Phuket cricket tournaments have become known. The PCDC lads still walked from the pitch with a smile on their faces and a spring in their step.

Unfortunately, due to rain, play was stopped during the match between the Da Bang Boyz and PCDC Natives. Both this game and the final scheduled match of the day between the Da Bang Boyz and the Rowdies will be played tomorrow morning.

On Finals Day of the Kata 7s the top 8 placed teams will compete in Cup and Plate divisions, they are: The Rowdies, P.C.D.C Natives, Singapore Slingers, NCL, Dabang Boyz, The Mighty Spires, Lesmurdie Mazenod and Chennai Super Sevens

The four bottom placed teams: The Galahs, CBB SCs, Thailand Rugby League and The Vagabonds start the days play in the Shield Division.

For more information: www.phuketsixes.com and here

Happy Easter to Phuket and around the World

Phuket Easter Weekend.

Lights out Phuket 2012

Lights out Phuket 2012 this year is held on the 31st March.

At 20.30 local time, pleas switch something off for an hour to  help save the WORLD!!

Lights out Phuket is one of great event to get INVOLVED.

10th Annual QSI Fun Run

The QSI International School of Phuket, a non-profit organization, to hold the QSI 10th Annual Fun Run.  This year the event will be on March 10, 2012 at the Bang Wad Dam and consists of a 1 km and a 6 km runs for all age groups, and for the more serious racers  a 12 km race along with a 6 km team challenge relay event.

This year’s QSI 10th Fun Run will include the running events with an awards ceremony giving out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each event by age groups a very nice medal and also team trophies for school combined team efforts, a raffle and a silent auction, some bouncy rides and other attractions for the young children, along with food and drinks to make this an enjoyable family day.

Our goal is to raise funds for the students at QSI, to give all Phuket students an opportunity for some sports competition.

A lot of family FUN!

For more information please visit http://phuket.qsischool.org/

Phuket Radio News and 91.5 FM Blues wrap up

Phuket Radio at Blues Festival

This year The Phuket International Blues Rock Festival presented by Phuket radio 91.5 FM and held at a new venue Laguna Phuket which turned out to be ‘the best year yet’ according to the many Phuket people that attended and the Phuket tourists were also well pleased.

Topping the bill on Saturday was Chris Thomas King and he provided a set that had the whole crowd using the ‘wow’ factor after over an hour on stage. Akasha the Malaysian band topped the bill on Friday to a packed house and even with the typical Phuket weather delivering just one rain storm that can ruin outside events in Phuket the show did not miss a beat.

Local bands Colin Hill and Rockin Angels were seen and heard and also interviewed at 91.5 FM

Colin Hill at Blues Festival

Rockin Patrick

The Saturday night show was broadcast LIVE on 91.5 FM Phuket FM radio across it’s terrestrial and free online radio networks for not only Phuket radio listeners but also the worldwide audience, thanks to ever improving technology LIVE Phuket radio events are planned throughout 2012 and onwards.

Andy all smiles as usual.

With big credit to the event organizer Andy Andersen an all the Phuket people that step up each year to make this event happen whom without the volunteers and support of all the International as well as local artists this show would not be possible, the Phuket tourist Police also were there along with many other organisations including the Rotary Club of Patong beach.

Phuket Radio post the event.

There are many more pictures of the Phuket blues festival throught websites based in Phuket and on the Phuket radio websites here  and many of Chris Thomas King here.

The Absolut Mango House Festival 2012

The ABSOLUT Mango House Festival 2012, March 7, 8 and 9, 2012 at Mango House Bar + Restaurant in Lanta Old Town, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand.

DJ Neil Pierce, who will hit the decks at Thailand’s premiere funky house music event.

John Meyer at Phuket radio station

John Meyer at 91.5 FM Phuket

What a classic rock guitarist this man is…. and this Saturday at Laguna Phuket the host of the Phuket International Blues Rock festival and Phuket radio station 91.5 fm gets you the chance to find out for yourselves…

From the 70’s Saracen, Fatty Lumpkin, Chain, 80’s Rose Tattoo, 90’s solo projects & his Blues Express. John is a guitarist who embodies the blues rock guitar sound.You gotta meet this guy and listen to him play, its a true guitar lovers treat. – ”Bandwagon Roots and Blues”

Today John was at the 91.5 FM radio station for an interview with Phuket radio DJ Doris, and it was all going well until……the electric failed, unfortunately one of the problems living in Phuket Paradise.

91.5 FM Phuket Live

John plays the festival and baring electrical and internet issues 91.5 FM Phuket FM Radio will be broadcasting the whole set LIVE on air and via the free internet streaming service for online radio.

John Meyer has been one of Australia’s great guitarists for over 35 years, his awards have included in May 2004 an award for his contribution to the arts from the West Australian Music Industry, this is not his first time to Phuket Blues festival and we certainly hope not his last…. sell something but whatever you do make sure you catch John on Saturday night Live.

Phuket radio today

Wednesday 21st March sees the Swedish band Sky High visiting the 91.5 FM radio station. Sky High will be performing on Friday evening at the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival now in its 7th year and this year with a new title sponsor Phuket FM radio and a brand new home at Laguna Phuket whom are the new host sponsor.

There are many great acts scheduled to appear and on Saturday Chris Thomas King tops the bill.

For more information visit the Blues Festival website phuketbluesfestival.com

2nd Blues Rock Concert at East 88 Beach Lounge

In connection with the 2012 international blues rock festival presented by 91.5FM
East 88 Beach Lounge proudly announces the

2nd Blues Rock Concert

Monday 27th Feb. from 7pm

Featuring:
Grainne Duffy Band (Ireland)
Jack Derwin (Australia)
Moscowfish (Canada)

Free entry!

91.5 FM presents Phuket International Blues Rock Festival 2012

The Phuket International Blues Rock Festival in its seventh year moves to its new host venue at Laguna Phuket,  Asia’s finest destination resort on the weekend of 24^th and 25^th February 2012.