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Jack Dauth in Trouble Over Brisbane Street Jam in Fortitude Valley

Police received several reports on the 21st of October stating that a ‘scooter gang’ comprised of teenagers brought chaos along the streets of Fortitude Valley towards Kangaroo Point.

The minors involved were reportedly participating in the annual Brisbane Street Jam, including 18-year-old YouTube star Jack Dauth. The latter claimed that he was arrested. Other teenagers asserted that police were aggressive towards them.

Internet sensation and YouTube star, Jack Dauth
Credit: Jack Dauth YouTube Page

Police confirmed that no teenagers were arrested or charged in connection with the incident, adding that they had contacted the parents to coordinate where they could safely collect their children. The police also maintained that the teenagers were dangerously riding their scooters going towards oncoming traffic.

Footage released by Nine News Queensland showed police dispersing the crowd from Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. Footage also showed boys wearing safety helmets charging towards the police, prompting them to cordon off parts of Brisbane CBD for crowd control. Hundreds of scooter riders were driving on the wrong side of the road.

The situation spun out of control when Dauth, whom police had tagged as the instigator, claimed that he was violently arrested by police. “First they tackled me down, they ripped my camera, grabbed my microphone and twisted out. They picked me up and just threw me in,” the boy was quoted as saying in an interview with other media.

The police has since released Dauth but he posted a video of his arrest both on his Instagram and YouTube accounts. By October 23, the hashtag #FREEJACK had gone viral on the internet. Dauth has 170,000 YouTube subscribers and 160,000 Instagram followers. In the video that he posted on his Instagram account, fellow scooter riders can be heard chanting “Free Jack!” in the background.

🚨LEAKED FOOTAGE🚨 Full video dropping tomorrow on my YouTube channel! TAG 3 FRIENDS #FREEJACK @marcus_spence1

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Credit: Jack Dauth/Instagram

Dauth’s social media profiles state that he is from Sydney, Australia. He has been riding scooters since 2011 and calls himself a professional freestyle scooter rider. His profiles also state that he is currently sponsored by UrbanArtt. “My aim is to document what I get up to while out riding, exploring and all round having a fun time,” he wrote in one of his profiles.


Credit: Jack Dauth/YouTube

Police also clarified through a statement given to other media that authorities were not informed ahead of the event. Further investigation revealed that the event was only organised through social media.

Valley Fiesta Returns to Fortitude Valley with Awesome Artist Line-up

The countdown begins as Valley Fiesta returns!

Presented by Brisbane City Council, the event will be held on 27-28 October in the streets of Fortitude Valley. With only five days to go before Brisbane’s biggest free music festival, here are some interesting trivia about the exciting line-up of artists who are set to perform.

The Jungle Giants has recently made its comeback to the music scene in 2017 with a new single titled, “Feel The Way I Do.” This track follows their 2015 album, “Speakerzoid,” which gained praises from music critics, earning 4 stars from Rolling Stone. This Brisbane band has been performing since getting together in 2011, with Sam Hales on Vocals/Guitars, Cesira Aitken on Lead Guitar, Andrew Dooris on Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals, and Keelan Bijker on Drums/Trombones.

Fatman Scoop
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop is popular for his song “Be Faithful” that ranked number one in the UK and Ireland in 2003, and top five here in Australia. He has also worked with internationally known artists like Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Pitbull.

The Creases
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

The Creases has just released its debut album, “Tremolov” in August 2017,  rated three stars by Rolling Stone. The AU Podcast Network describes the album as “a collection of songs so solidly constructed they couldn’t fall over if pushed.”

The Bleeding Knees Club
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

The Bleeding Knees Club released their newest EP, “Chew The Gum” in April 2017. This alternative/indie band has come a long way from its first introduction as a duo back in 2010. Friends Alex Wall and Jordan Malane founded the group, which hails from Gold Coast, Australia.

The Gooch Palms, originally from Newcastle, Australia, is now based in Los Angeles. The gonzo-punk sweethearts are now touring the US, Europe and Australia. Aside from the Valley Fiesta, the duo has been back in Australia this October for Spring Break.

RACKETT
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

RACKETT is known for its loud and experimental punk-pop music. The band has left its mark in the music scene since their introduction in 2016. It is set to release a new single “Ready or Not” within 2017.

Velociraptor was founded in 2009. The group defines its genre as garage pop. While the group is a home-grown Brisbane band, they are known internationally. Their most recent release, “The Hunk With A Hunch,” was in November 2016.

The Jensens takes pride in its continuous search for “new sound.” The group’s bio on TripleJ Unearthed states that the group was “formed out of a deep friendship and a desire to make great music that pleases the ear and touches the soul.”

The Fresh Outfit Concrete Surfers released its new single, “Miscommunication” in September 2017, with an EP to follow soon after. The group is comprised of brothers Jovi (vocals) and Jamie Brook (guitar and drums). Other members of the band are Sean Froster on lead guitar and Trent Courtney on Bass.

Home-grown Port Royal was founded in 2016. The group released their debut EP in May 2016. They finally gained popularity in March 2017 with their single “Get Heavy.”

FeelsClub defines its genre as Trash Pop. Since their first gig in March 2016, the band has performed with Philadelphia Grand Jury, Bugs and Gideon Benson.

Harmon
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

Producer/Songwriter Harmon’s influences in music are Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Radiohead and The Strokes. Aside from performing at the Valley Fiesta, he will be touring Brisbane, bringing with him his indie-rock music.

The Seefelds draws inspiration from punk, grunge, Britpop and Indie rock music. Widely considered to be a group that’s just bursting with potential, the group’s gig at the Valley Fiesta will be their largest event to date.

Valley Fiesta is a FREE event. No tickets required. Performances done in public stages are open to the public. Private events at different venues in Fortitude Valley during Valley Fiesta, however, require payment. For more information, click here.

Tesla Powers Up in Fortitude Valley

Tesla, the world’s largest clean energy-based manufacturer of automobiles, is opening a flagship showroom at the Homemaker Centre on Ann Street, in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. This development comes on the heels of Tesla’s announcement of an almost-complete link between Queensland and New South Wales, after the opening of three new supercharger stations connecting Sydney to Brisbane, Adelaide, and Melbourne in November last year. Travel from Sydney to Melbourne is a route that’s guaranteed to test any automobile’s mettle, and Tesla owners can now enjoy greater mobility on-the-road with the Supercharging Network facilities en route.

Tesla considers Queensland to be an important part of its strategy to further establish the brand and promote the use of electric vehicles throughout Australia, where a growing demand for the zero-emission technology has been detected. Fortitude Valley has been identified as a key location to help drive Tesla’s desired market growth in the sunshine state, particularly in the South-East Queensland area, where both brand presence and infrastructure support are currently limited.

Australia’s Third Full-Service Facility

Once open, Tesla’s Fortitude Valley showroom and service centre will be its third full-service dealership in Australia, after Melbourne and Sydney. Design firm Geyer has been tapped to do the fit-out, which will include updating the building’s façade and overhauling the interior of the former Videopro tenancy at the Homemaker Centre.

The design encompasses three levels. The basement level will have four public-use, round-the-clock supercharging stations and a dedicated car-wash bay. The ground floor will house the showroom and an ancillary sales office, along with servicing and delivery zones, parts storage, and a well-appointed customer lounge. The first floor will have more space for parts storage, administrative offices and staff recreation and amenities areas. An existing lift will provide easy access among levels.

Charging to Charge

To recall, late last year, Tesla announced that cars which have been ordered starting January 2017 shall come bundled with 400kWh per year of free Supercharging credits, roughly the equivalent of 1,600 kilometres of driving. This is given annually, on the anniversary of the car’s delivery. However, these new vehicles will now be charged for access to the Supercharging Network once their free credits are used up.

All existing owners will still enjoy free Supercharging access for the life of their vehicle.  This includes cars which were ordered prior to January 2017, as long as their owners take delivery before April 1, 2017.

According to Tesla’s company blog, “What’s important is that in every region, Supercharging will remain simple, seamless and always significantly cheaper than gasoline. We are only aiming to recover a portion of our costs and set up a fair system for everyone; this will never be a profit center for Tesla. Customers can just plug in, charge up, and access their charging history on our website.”

Supercharging-compatible charging equipment will continue to be considered as standard inclusions for all new vehicles delivered directly from the manufacturer. All Tesla showrooms are company-owned and operate under a direct manufacturer-to-consumer model; unlike most dealerships of other car makers, which commonly operate under a franchise model.

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