Sounds of the Summer. Get ready for Swedish DJ Sensation Avicii!

22-year old Swedish sensation Tim Bergling, aka Avicii, who has absolutely conquered the dance world in the past 12 months following the enormous success of his chart-topping Global anthem “Levels” (2.4 million sales worldwide and rising), had his brand new future smash “Silhouettes” released on June 10th through Universal Music. During the recent Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Avicii was joined onstage and behind the decks by none other than Madonna who proclaimed the young Swede as an amazing DJ. The Queen of Pop rocked out behind the booth to the sounds of her latest single, "Girl Gone Wild" smiling, singing along and laughing with Avicii, who has since just completed official mixes for Madonna’s “Girls Gone Wild” as well as Lenny Kravitz’s “Superlove”. The success continues to grow with the news that Bergling has also just been confirmed as the face of the forthcoming new Ralph Lauren campaign/range: http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2012/04/avicii-ralph-lauren-denim-supply-marketing-campaign/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook. Avicii is also quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting and electrifying live performers in the dance arena, recently premiering his new stage show at Coachella. He has also just announced his first massive UK gigs at London’s O2 Arena on June 4th and the Dublin O2 Arena. He will then follow up with a North American Arena Tour, making history as the first DJ to ever undertake a full arena tour in the US North America as the main act.
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“SILHOUETTES” was released June 10th "This next DJ is amazing! Get ready for Avicii!" MADONNA 
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Time to speak up for protection for our seas. Devon Wildlife Trust launches new campaign for marine advocates

100 years ago The Wildlife Trusts' founder Charles Rothschild first championed the concept of a network of nature reserves on land. Since then vital wildlife sites have secured protection and are now valued by society. Not so at sea. A hundred years on and the first national network of potential marine protected areas has been identified: 127 Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) have been recommended to the Government for protection, of which 16 are found off Devon such as the rocky reefs of Lyme Bay, rugged coastline of Hartland Point to Tintagel and the Tamar Estuary in the South of the county. All were selected through consultation with more than one million stakeholders. However, the Government has stalled designation of any sites until 2013, citing lack of evidence. There are indications that even then only a small proportion will eventually be designated. Devon Wildlife Trust today launches a campaign to recruit 'Friends of Marine Conservation Zones'. The campaign is linked to a new online resource - the first of its kind - providing details of locations, species and habitats for all 127 recommended MCZs. By creating accessible information about all 127 sites, Devon Wildlife Trust hopes to inspire individuals, companies and organisations to stand up for the extraordinary marine species and habitats around Devon. Harry Barton, Chief Executive for Devon Wildlife Trust, said: "It took more than 34 years to get protection for sites on land. We must ensure the 127 recommended MCZs do not face the same fate in having to wait long for protection. Whilst the Government treads water, wildlife-rich areas in our seas continue to suffer degradation. "We need all 127 recommended sites to be designated, and soon - a full and functioning network covering the complete range of habitats and species." The Wildlife Trusts' new online resource provides information on each of the 127 Marine Conservation Zones recommended to Government. It outlines the special features of these precious areas, and illustrates why we simply cannot afford to lose even one of them. To find out more about your local recommended Marine Conservation Zone and sign up to be a Friend, visit www.wildlifetrusts.org/MCZfriends

Tompot blenny with sponges & anemones- Photo Paul Naylor

Make Your Nature Count RSPB'S Summer Wildlife Survey starts this weekend

Make your Nature Count, the summer wildlife survey helps the RSPB get an overview of how summer wildlife is faring around the UK, and they need lots of eyes watching gardens over the coming week.You can help them create a 'snapshot' of bird numbers in your region. Simply count the birds you see in your garden (or local park) for one hour between 2-10 June, and tell them what you see. They would also like you to give information on the other wildlife that visits your garden. You don’t have to see these species in the hour you spend counting birds, but let them know if you ever see them in your garden and if so, roughly how often. Click here to find out how to take part