BIKIES INSTA-SLAM

Police plan to ping crims for ‘consorting’ on their social media

A TOP cop is warning bikies and underworld figures they will face charges of consorting for engaging with each other on social media.

Under Labor’s laws, police can ping criminals for meeting in public – and tagging each other on online platforms such as Instagram.

A test case on the Gold Coast is hitting the courts this week, with defence lawyers describing the laws as “draconian”.

“Within weeks, we had young performers all lined up. We did big auditions, about 100 kids – now we’ve got two young guys and two young girls who are our cast members,” he said.

Teen performers Jenna Gogzell, Hunter Leitch, Kalahni Spink and Brady Burchill were the chosen four, and the group are no strangers to the stage.

“They’re all locals, and are dancing/singing students from performing arts academies,” he said. “It’s perfect – they’re the same age as our audience members. They’re amazing talents and we’re finding the kids in the audience respond so well.”

The show has rock, special effects, comedy and aerial circus tricks.

Jenna and Hunter say it’s a great opportunity to work with professionals.

Jenna: “This opportunity is amazing, so exciting and so much fun.”

Mr Newman said the daytime show was aimed at eight to 12-year-olds before a "quick reset and into the adult show at night”.

Melbourne choreographer Adelaide Clark oversaw the routines and Mr Newman does lighting, sounds and special effects.

Tickets are $32 including food and drinks.