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Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
West Aussie DJ to play at ‘floating festival' in Europe
An education assistant at Bunbury Catholic College has been selected to DJ at a week-long 'floating festival' in Croatia. Last month Liam Northcroft, also known as DJ Noshboy, got the call up to attend Yacht Week — an exotic sailing celebration in August held off the Dalmatian coast which includes historic islands, medieval towns, secret bays, sailing regattas and a plethora of party venues. The 25-year-old was selected for the event on the back of winning last year's Your Shot DJ competition, which offers the winner a rare opportunity to perform at one of the world's biggest music festivals. Northcroft said he was 'fulfilling every DJ's dream' by taking his talents to an international stage, which he hoped would be a launchpad for his performing career. 'I still can't believe it,' he said. 'I'm just a guy from Bunbury going overseas to DJ in a different country and do what I love.' Originally pursuing a career in rapping, Northcroft switched the microphone for the headphones and mixer about four years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic — when festivals he was scheduled to perform at such as Groovin' the Moo were cancelled 'I've always had a thing for music,' he said. Liam Northcroft - aka DJ Noshboy. Credit: Supplied 'I used to make music with my cousin and then I started rapping, but then COVID hit, and it kind of stopped. 'Once the clubs started opening, I was like, 'you know what, I can give DJing a go.'' Northcroft said he fell in love with creating the 'vibe and environment for people to just go out and have a good time'. 'I'm almost like a walking Shazam — the song comes on and I know it.' The aspiring full-time DJ also has a passion for the classroom, working as an education assistant for the past two years in Bunbury. He said the work didn't feel like a job, as he loved helping put students 'on the right path'. Northcroft has utilised his DJ talents at the Year 11 semi-formal and Leavers Week and is set to play at the Year 12 ball. 'The kids really get enjoyment out of it ... they pretty much danced from start to finish and loved it,' he said. Northcroft said he was regularly asked about his side gig in class and he hoped his journey offered some inspiration. 'It's great to tell the kids that you can strive for anything that you want,' he said. 'If you have the dedication and you can manifest it hard enough, it'll happen.' Northcroft said during COVID he believed he had missed his chance to become a rapper. 'I just thought 'that's it, it's the end, that's my shot gone,' he said. 'But I'm glad I found something else. 'I was like 'I'm going to do this, I'm going to show Perth what a boy from Bunbury can do.''
West Australian
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Bunbury education assistant selected to DJ at week-long ‘floating festival' in Croatia
An education assistant at Bunbury Catholic College has been selected to DJ at a week-long 'floating festival' in Croatia. Last month Liam Northcroft, also known as DJ Noshboy, got the call up to attend Yacht Week — an exotic sailing celebration in August held off the Dalmatian coast which includes historic islands, medieval towns, secret bays, sailing regattas and a plethora of party venues. The 25-year-old was selected for the event on the back of winning last year's Your Shot DJ competition, which offers the winner a rare opportunity to perform at one of the world's biggest music festivals. Northcroft said he was 'fulfilling every DJ's dream' by taking his talents to an international stage, which he hoped would be a launchpad for his performing career. 'I still can't believe it,' he said. 'I'm just a guy from Bunbury going overseas to DJ in a different country and do what I love.' Originally pursuing a career in rapping, Northcroft switched the microphone for the headphones and mixer about four years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic — when festivals he was scheduled to perform at such as Groovin' the Moo were cancelled 'I've always had a thing for music,' he said. 'I used to make music with my cousin and then I started rapping, but then COVID hit, and it kind of stopped. 'Once the clubs started opening, I was like, 'you know what, I can give DJing a go.'' Northcroft said he fell in love with creating the 'vibe and environment for people to just go out and have a good time'. 'I'm almost like a walking Shazam — the song comes on and I know it.' The aspiring full-time DJ also has a passion for the classroom, working as an education assistant for the past two years in Bunbury. He said the work didn't feel like a job, as he loved helping put students 'on the right path'. Northcroft has utilised his DJ talents at the Year 11 semi-formal and Leavers Week and is set to play at the Year 12 ball. 'The kids really get enjoyment out of it ... they pretty much danced from start to finish and loved it,' he said. Northcroft said he was regularly asked about his side gig in class and he hoped his journey offered some inspiration. 'It's great to tell the kids that you can strive for anything that you want,' he said. 'If you have the dedication and you can manifest it hard enough, it'll happen.' Northcroft said during COVID he believed he had missed his chance to become a rapper. 'I just thought 'that's it, it's the end, that's my shot gone,' he said. 'But I'm glad I found something else. 'I was like 'I'm going to do this, I'm going to show Perth what a boy from Bunbury can do.''
USA Today
29-03-2025
- USA Today
At this popular Croatian island, you'll face a hefty fine if you're too loud
At this popular Croatian island, you'll face a hefty fine if you're too loud Show Caption Hide Caption Santorini struggles with hordes of tourists flocking to island Millions flock to Santorini each year to see the social media-famous sunset putting pressure on its outdated infrastructure. The Croatian island of Hvar, known for its vibrant nightlife, is implementing noise restrictions to curb rowdy tourist behavior. The move comes as Croatia experiences a surge in tourism, with visitor numbers increasing by 4% between 2023 and 2024. Hvar aims to shed its party image and attract more families and travelers seeking a relaxing experience. One of Croatia's top party islands is taking a stance against rowdy tourist behavior with noise regulations, joining a long list of European destinations battling overtourism. Situated on the Adriatic Sea, Hvar is a sun-drenched island located about an hour-long ferry ride away from Split. The island is known for its gorgeous beaches, long legacy of wine and vibrant nightlife, along with being a party hotspot during Yacht Week. However, the island is working to be seen as more of a relaxing, family-friendly destination and hopes to shed its party image. Last week, Hvar's city council voted in a closed-door meeting to keep noise restrictions this summer to 85 decibels and below – the equivalent of a noisy restaurant or heavy traffic, according to Croatian media outlet Dnevnik. Bars, clubs and other entertainment venues had been pushing for higher limits to appeal to partygoers year-round. "In previous years, open-air clubs in Hvar and Split may have encouraged excessive partying among visitors, and contributed to a 'party destination' image in Croatian tourism," said Croatian Darijo Šarić, CEO of travel company VIP Holiday Booker that specializes in travel to his home country. According to the guidelines written earlier in the year list, fines for exceeding the 85 decibels are €1,320 (about $1,428.28) for legal businesses and €300 (about $324.59) for individuals. However, local law enforcement handles the noise violations, and repeat or additional offenses may result in more fines, Šarić said. The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year. What to know about golden visas: You could 'buy' European residency for about $500K Tourists face more fines in Europe In popular Croatian destinations, such as Split and Dubrovnik, tourists face on-the-spot fines for behavior "seen as inappropriate," according to travel advice by the United Kingdom government's website. Since 2023, those drinking in public or walking around town shirtless or only in swimwear could be fined up to €150 (around $161.27). Travelers who act out drunk in public risk a fine up to €4,000 (around $4,300.64), the U.K. website states. If someone removes a noble pen shell, a protected endemic clam, they are fined €67 (around $72.04) for each. Other European destinations have also started to police or limit tourists who are disrupting the quality of life for residents or the sustainability of the place. Spain's coastal city of Malaga started fining tourists who are shirtless on the street up to €750 (around $806.37) as of last year. In Italy's coastal Sardinia, taking, holding or selling sand, pebbles, stones or shells can cost a traveler up to €3,000 (around $3,225.48). In 2023, a French tourist was arrested after police found over 90 pounds of Lampianu's famous gray pebbles and stones, according to Euronews. "That being said, (Croatia's) fines are largely symbolic, intended more to discourage bad behavior rather than to punish anyone," Šarić said. "In practice, local authorities tend to be understanding, with very few fines actually being enforced. Nevertheless, we encourage all visitors to act respectfully and adhere to local customs and norms; otherwise, you could end up with a fine." "Ultimately, it's about being responsible, ensuring Croatia remains a cherished, safe, and welcoming destination for everyone."
