Just a little nudge. Reminder. Heads -Up.

The 30th of June is known the world-over for being a day that not only marks such historical events as: Independence day in the Congo, Yngwie Malmsteen's birthday and the launch of "One Night in Paris", but also the deadline for submissions to Audrey 2, Issue 2. So this year on the 30th of June, along with the celebratory firing of our A.K's in the air as a show of empathy for our African brethren in the north, pining longingly over our classic rock l.p's and bitty Internet clips, we'll also be feverishly, and with more drama than the comrades cut-off, be watching as the last few submissions trickle into our inbox.

So get moving and submit your thing to: submissions.audrey2@yahoo.com and check here for more info.

Cheers
The Guys at Audrey 2

FAQ's and WTF's

WTF?

Audrey 2 is a free, non-profit, bimonthly digital magazine. A South African Creative Collective.

OMG!

Oh yes.


Ok so WTF?

Its a showcase of the current coolness of the SA creative industry, covering everything from Advertising, Design, Copy-writing, Illustration, Photography, you get the point.


So can anyone send stuff?

Yes, as long as its cool.


Can we send porn?

Yes, as long as its cool porn.

Can we receive porn?

No.


Does the work have to have been published?

No this isn't Cannes.


Will we be famous?

Yeah sure, why not.


Can we win cool shit?

Yes, if our bimonthly celebrity judge likes your thing the best.

Do we have to be from SA?

Yes.

What if we've relocated?

Then no.

Really?

Yes, otherwise the mag description would have to read-"A Sort-Of-But-Not-Quite-South African Creative Collective", doesn't have the same ring to it hey?

So how do we submit our work?

Submit your thing to Submissions.Audrey2@yahoo.com


How many pieces must we send?

As much as you want, but more is usually best as all work goes through a selection process. Ok, thats it- no more question.

But there's so much more i want to know...

No, thats it.

Like what do you guys do for fun?

No.


Do you like Pina Coladas?

No.


Getting caught in the rain?

No.


Making love at midnight?

No.


Check the blog for more info and updates.

Submissions for "Audrey2: Issue 2" now open!

With over 50 billion hits, a spot on the David Letterman show and an endorsement from the Pope- Issue one was a rocking success. You may have missed the opportunity to have your work featured in our inaugural issue, but there's no need to stress becasue as wih elections, death and tattoos there's always a second chance. Audrey 2: Issue 2 will be launched on the 15th of July 2009 and you guessed it submissions are now open.

Submissions close on the 30 June 2009.

Submit your work to submissions.audrey2@yahoo.com and please supply necessary credits.

Some more shamless self promotion.

We decided to take a lead from our friend st(E)ak and harness the power of this intranet thingy. So now not only can you download our first issue from here, and peruse at your leisure, but now you can take it in like the cool kids do. Check it out online through "Issuu" at: http://issuu.com/audrey2.

Creative Circle April results

Hey guys, check below for the Ad of the Month results (creative circle), for April. Some really awesome stuff and some not so awesome stuff. If these entries are anything to judge by, Loeries is gonna be one tight competition.

Newspaper
1.Unilever SA/Sunlight Anti-Bacterial Dishwashing Liquid “Plate/Chopsticks/Lunch Box” – Lowe Bull Jhb
1. Volkswagen/Driving Academy – Hazards become Obvious “Clown/Tree/Horse” - Ogilvy CT
2. E Snell/Gringo’s Tequila “El Matador Peligroso/Jesus/La Azteca de Miel” - Volcano

Magazine
1. Clorox/Glad Wrap “Pineapple/Avocado Pear/Watermelon”
– DDB SA
1. 8Ink Media/National Geographic Kids Mag – Mars is no Fun “Meteor/Bubbles/ Pathfinder” – FoxP2
2. Reckitt Benckiser/Mr Min “Pinocchio” – Euro RSCG

Outdoor
1. Makita/Drills “20 562 Holes/20 081 Holes” – Saatchi & Saatchi Jhb
2. Cadbury/Clorets – Scratch & Sniff “Cheese/Garlic/Fish” – Ogilvy CT
3. Isca Taps “Where Hands are Washed” – FoxP2

TV/Cinema
1. Chicken Licken/Soul Fire “Snowman” – Net#Work BBDO Jhb
2. MTN/Fifa World Cup 2010 “Lift” – DDB SA
3. Exclusive Books/Fanatics Club “Charades” – Ogilvy Jhb

Radio
1. I&J Omega 3 Fish Fingers “URL” – Net#Work BBDO CT
2. Constantia Insurance “Antique/Surname” – Draftfcb Jhb
3. CNA/Books/DVD’s/Musica “The Queen does the Queen/Gollum on Wildlife/ Stephen Hawking does Romance” – The Jupiter Drawing Room (South Africa)

Heeeeeere's Johnny!

Well, we're gonna keep this post short and sweet. Our slippery little embryo has finally fully developed into a dinkum inaugural issue. Available for download here. There's been a few growing pains and no-doubt there'll be many more. Hope you all enjoy it, check back here for updates other cool stuff. Any feed back or submissions to be sent to: submissons.audrey2@yahoo.com, complaints to be sent to fuckoffandgetasenseofhumour@webvacuum.com.

Cheers
The guys at Audrey 2

Politics Comes Out

There's an awkward condition that seems to prevail in the south African public when it comes to politics. We'll openly denounce the idiotic antics of Malema or tirelessly shake our heads and sigh: "How the hell did that happen?" when staring up at a pudding faced Zuma on a ANC election poster, but the issue of "outing" our support for a particular party seems to be sticky with taboo.

How often have you been huddled around a man-braai, where a sufficient amount of beer has been consumed to allow for the sampling of such sacred territories as religion and politics ( we have established that there is a four-beer prerequisite for introducing these topics into conversation), when the track of conversation is slowly switched over -and usually begins along the lines of, "you know this country is fucked up when...(insert clichéd statement on crime/corruption etc..)" and suddenly theres an enthusiastic jostle to share their anecdotal view or opinion, all the while vehemently ignoring the enormous white elephant thats just squeezed, with the finesse of Rosie o'Donnel on the London underground, between the tong master and token girlfriend. Come hell or high water, everyone skillfully skirts the issue of who he/she actually supports.

"Rock The Vote" is a DA rally concert featuring the awesome talents of: Van coke kartel, Jackal+Wolf and Zinkplaat and sports some pretty cool artwork, skilfully constructed by our friend Rouleaux. While "Rock The Vote" may not reach dizzy heights of the Obama concerts, it is a definite step in the right direction. Initiatives like this may one day bring polite political silence to an end. South African politics can finally come out of the closet.