Sunday 6 November 2011

THE HIRSTY & JONESY ON THE BOX

TEMPORARY  AUSTRALIANS

A TV series on motorcycle culture in OZ will be launched at the Sydney Motorcycle Show at Darling Harbour on Saturday, November 26 at 2pm.

The community television program has the tongue-in-cheek title, Temporary Australians. The name was inspired by a negative stereotype that motorcycle riders have to live with. The series will give the motorcycle community a chance to tell it's story in the most positive way though the eyes of presenters  Brendan Jones and Greg Hirst. Both have been riding motorcycles for years.

BRENDAN JONES is a radio personality, television presenter, a motorcycle magazine columnist and he rides to work daily.

GREG HIRST has been a national motorcycling identity since the 10,000 bike run to Canberra in 1980. He's

The Hirsty driven Celebration Ride to Canberra on January 24, 1996. Some 15,000 riders assembled on the  Federal Highway before the run to Parliament House. 
been a member of the Brotherhood Christian Motorcycle Club for 34 years. And, Hirsty is well-known for his media and advocacy work for riders and especially for his role in the fight to stop the anti-association laws being pushed around the country. Now he's a producer!

"After decades of often negative exposure, this series presents the Aussie motorcycling community in a positive light. It's a chance to share the passion and good humour that glues motorcycling together with everyone who tunes in." says Hirsty.

Filming is still happening but good footage is already in the can. Items include special celebrity motorcycling  moments with the likes of Ten Sports Daryl Beattie, Olympian Kieran Perkins, Underbelly actor Les Hill, V8 Stars Todd and Rick Kelly as well as politicians such as Bronwyn Bishop and Peter Garrett.
 

Hirsty (R) and cameraman Tim filming in Melbourne for Temporary Australians in October 2011.

There will be some impressive motorcycle characters, places, events and rides as well as some very well kept motorcycling secrets.

The launch of Temporary Australians at the Sydney Motorcycle Show will see Jonesy and Hirsty joined by series sponsors Adam Wright from Harley Davidson and Cameron Cuthill from Victory Motorcycles. Master of Ceremonies will be Miles Rangeley, Editor of Live to Ride Magazine, who will also introduce a brief teaser showcasing the positive and quirky aspects of the series as well as announce the airing dates in 2012 around Australia.

Anyone who wishes to come is invited to attend the launch!
 

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