Author Richard McLeod
Gigguide 7 Oct 2016
Latest for Blues Fest is Neil Young.
Bruce Mathiske was great at the Star last Sun and there was a crowd at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (should be good again this Sun with Zane Penn duo).
If you are a Black Sabbath fan, then don’t miss the Wicko on Thursday this week.
Music over the week
FRIDAY OCT 7
WHAT’S ON?
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VENUE
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS: FINAL
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BEACH HOTEL
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VIAGRO
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BELMONT BOWLING CLUB
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BECCY COLE.
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BRADFORD
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MARK WELLS
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DUKE OF WELLINGTON
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THE RADIATORS – 3 DECADES
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EDGEWORTH BOWLING CLUB
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SHIVOO
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EDGEWORTH TAVERN
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MISBEHAVE ( PAIGE LEE)
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JEWELLS TAVERN
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DANIEL ARVIDSON
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LAKE MACQUARIE TAVERN
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LOS SCALLYWAGGS, JOEY EQUINE & THE GLUE FACTORY, STALE CAKES
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LASS O’GOWRIE
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GRANT WALMSLEY FREEBIRD DUO FEAT. SARALYN
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LAMBTON PARK HOTEL
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CAITI BAKER W/ CHRIS ROSE
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STAG & HUNTER HOTEL
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SNAPE TRILOGY
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WESTS NEW LAMBTON
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MILESTONES
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THE WICKO
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SATURDAY OCT 8
WHAT’S ON?
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VENUE
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THE YEARS
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BAR 121 ELDER STREET LAMBTON
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SUPERJESUS
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CAMBRIDGE HOTEL
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THE HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL PART 1...ACCORDING TO GLENN SHORROCK
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CIVIC THEATRE
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PHASE III
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CLUB KOTARA
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ZANE PENN DUO
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DUKE OF WELLINGTON
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MISBEHAVE
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IRON HORSE INN
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THE SMARTS
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JEWELLS TAVERN
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DAVE, PALS, JOSH PAUL & THE NORTH SIDE, BRIEZERS
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LASS O’GOWRIE
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KILLER QUEEN
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LIZOTTE’S NEWCASTLE
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HORNET
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MEZZ BAR AT WALLSEND DIGGERS
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OPERA IN THE VINEYARDS FEATURING NATALIE AROYAN, GRETA BRADMAN, DAVID HOBSON, RICHARD TROXELL (USA)
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ROCHE ESTATE
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THE MANSONS, THE AUTUMN HEARTS, FLIGHT TO DUBAI
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STAG & HUNTER HOTEL
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LOVE THAT HAT
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STAR HOTEL
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HORNET
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WALLSEND DIGGERS (RSL)
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CRUZERS
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WARNERS AT THE BAY
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HOLLY WILSON
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WESTFIELD KOTARA
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THE JUNGLE KINGS
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WESTS CARDIFF
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HOT YOGI’S, KINGS OF KONG
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THE WICKO
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SUNDAY OCT 9
WHAT’S ON?
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VENUE
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JAZZ SUNDAY: TRIO LABUEN
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FOGHORN BREWHOUSE
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LEEROYS DUO
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GATESHEAD TAVERN
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BRIEN MCVERNON DUO
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HONEYSUCKLE HOTEL
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MARISSA
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HONEYSUCKLE HOTEL
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CATFISH SOUP
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KENT HOTEL
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KATIE BRIANNA, DE’MAY, DAVID WELLS
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LASS O’GOWRIE
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THE SMARTS
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MARK HOTEL
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ZANE PENN DUO
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NEWCASTLE CRUISING YACHT CLUB
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PBR BULLRIDING
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NEWCASTLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
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LOKO
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PREMIER HOTEL
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NICK MURRAY
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STAG & HUNTER HOTEL
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BRUCE MATHISKE'S GUITAR LOUNGE
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STAR HOTEL
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TIM ROSSINGTON, MARK WELLS BAND
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THE WICKO
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TUESDAY OCT 11
DAMIAN WRIGHT TRIO
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UNDERGROUND @ GRAND HOTEL
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THURSDAY OCT 13
BLACKEST SABBATH
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THE WICKO (8PM-11PM)
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NEW NEWS
People & Places - An Exhibition
September 30th - October 14th, 2016 | Emma's Cottage Vineyard
World class photographers David Oliver and Peter Eastway are the only two Grand- Master photographers in NSW, and they have both exhibited their work alongside the work of a whole host of professional and amateur photographers at the Upper Hunter Exhibition “People and Places.”
The show brought the world, through photography, to Gresford and not only did visitors see these incredible images up close they were also given the opportunity to talk to the photographers and find out the story behind the photographs. As major sponsors of the event, Emma's Cottage Vineyard has
been awarded the rights to exhibit 50 of these amazing photographs throughout October at their vineyard gallery in Lovedale, Hunter Valley.
been awarded the rights to exhibit 50 of these amazing photographs throughout October at their vineyard gallery in Lovedale, Hunter Valley.
David Oliver was one of the few photographers in the world to be invited back to Rwanda for the 10 year anniversary of the horrific genocide carried out in that country. The photos taken by David are amazing and confronting.
History is recorded through photography, we have all seen photos depicting breathtaking scenery, stunning wildlife and award-winning photos and People and Places shows many of these.
The Exhibition opened at Emma's Cottage Vineyards on September 30th and will continue throughout October. For more information and opening hours, call the Cellar Door on 4998 7734.
438 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale, Hunter Valley 2320
Timeless Textiles
90 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
Artistic innovation on show
Trail-blazing textile artist Polly Stirling traces the history of some extraordinary creativity and innovation in Australian felt-making in a new show opening at Newcastle’s Timeless Textiles Gallery in October.
Polly is a Nimbin-based artist who discovered felt-making 25 years ago and has been at the forefront of its growth and development as an artform in Australia. Her show, A Retrospective of Felt in Australia, displays works that demonstrate the explosion of techniques, forms and inventions that characterise her collaborative practice over the years.
“I don’t know what it is about felt – it’s such a mystery,” Polly muses. “A pile of wool transforms to become a fabric with no tools but soap.”
Coming from a sewing and weaving background, Polly found felt-making expanded her creative possibilities.
“In the 1990s, there was a terrific sense of freedom to invent both techniques and felted products,” she said. “We were uninhibited by tradition because hand-made felt was just emerging.”
‘Wild Turkey Feltmakers’ was the umbrella under which Polly and her friends experimented in her studio with the exciting potential of a new material. It was a fruitful time as the friends experiments yielded innovations in their chosen artform.
“We had an exceptional few years together – especially Sachiko Kotaka, Sylvia Watts and me – pooling ideas and talents. We played with wool fiber, seeing what it would and wouldn't do. By felting wool fibre into previously constructed cloth, the resulting felted material was transformed; drapeable, lightweight & sheer, quite different from traditional felt and perfect for the subtropical environment in which it was born. Polly and Sachiko named their new type of felt nuno, which means cloth in Japanese.
Polly has attempted to group the garments in her retrospective into different techniques – those made from yardage for those who like to sew, others laid out in a seamless shape by using a resist or pieces made using felt ties and without sewing at all.
“Felt’s metamorphosis provides seamless shape-making techniques for special garments, costumes, hats, accessories or even vessels – from small to very large,” she said. “What a wondrous capacity, transforming fluffy fibres into sturdy, unique forms.”
A Retrospective of Felt in Australia shows in Newcastle between 12 October and 6 November 2016. Opening night is 13 October at 6-8pm.
DANI MARTI
Still Life in Yellow, Steel and Mandarins
Exhibition dates: 6 October - 12 November 2016
Still life in yellow, steel and mandarins continues Dani Marti’s exploration of the physical, psychological and emotional boundaries around intimacy, sexuality, relationships and the role of the artist. Well-known for creating challenging portraits that delve beyond the surface of human experience, Marti uses unconventional processes and materials to capture the essence of his subject and emotional estates. In this exhibition, he presents a series of ‘still-life’ installations that read like portraits of life.
Stripped of their fabric flesh, mattress frames in Still life in yellow, steel and mandarins become skeletons imbued with metaphor. The bed – the most intimate of objects – is sculpturally transformed. Recalling the vanitastradition, the work kinetically describes the process of entropy during the course of exhibition. As the fruits embedded in the coils age over time, the changing scent becomes a trace and mnemonic trigger. The exposed grid of springs, juxtaposed against the bright fruits, brings the charged history of the mattresses together with living (and dying) objects.
Alongside this large-scale sculptural installation Marti presents The Story of I am, a new series of intricate hand-woven rope ‘canvases’, as well as the imposing Black Sun (commissioned by the 2016 Perth International Festival) and an emotionally-loaded video installation work, Notes for Bob. This moving video portrait draws the viewer into the private story of another, both intimate and challenging, and documents the need for touch and response. Through the multiple elements of portraiture and ‘still lifes’ in this exhibition, Marti describes with poignant reverence, that there is life - still.
Stripped of their fabric flesh, mattress frames in Still life in yellow, steel and mandarins become skeletons imbued with metaphor. The bed – the most intimate of objects – is sculpturally transformed. Recalling the vanitastradition, the work kinetically describes the process of entropy during the course of exhibition. As the fruits embedded in the coils age over time, the changing scent becomes a trace and mnemonic trigger. The exposed grid of springs, juxtaposed against the bright fruits, brings the charged history of the mattresses together with living (and dying) objects.
Alongside this large-scale sculptural installation Marti presents The Story of I am, a new series of intricate hand-woven rope ‘canvases’, as well as the imposing Black Sun (commissioned by the 2016 Perth International Festival) and an emotionally-loaded video installation work, Notes for Bob. This moving video portrait draws the viewer into the private story of another, both intimate and challenging, and documents the need for touch and response. Through the multiple elements of portraiture and ‘still lifes’ in this exhibition, Marti describes with poignant reverence, that there is life - still.
Contact the University Gallery:
gallery@newcastle.edu.au
+61 2 4921 5255
www.newcastle.edu.au/
The Gallery is open Wednesday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 12 noon – 4pm, or by appointment
gallery@newcastle.edu.au
+61 2 4921 5255
www.newcastle.edu.au/
The Gallery is open Wednesday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 12 noon – 4pm, or by appointment
The University of Newcastle
University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308
University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308
The Olive Tree Market
Due to the strong winds last weekend, The Olive Tree Market have rescheduled their October market to this Saturday 8th October. With great weather predicted this weekend, head down to Civic Park to experience the art, design, music and food on offer from 9am - 3pm.
SPECIAL MARKET/ THE OLIVE TREE MARKET
RUBY & JOY/ OCTOBER 8TH/ 9AM-3PM
Our makers are doing things a little different this Saturday! As well as her usual stall selling cute homewares and cards, Nicola Goring of Ruby & Joy, will also be having a beautiful flower stall at this Saturday's SpecialThe Olive Tree Market. Come out and support our makers, designers and creatives who have missed three markets in a row due to terrible weather! October 8th. 9am-3pm. Civic Park. Newcastle
RUBY & JOY/ OCTOBER 8TH/ 9AM-3PM
Our makers are doing things a little different this Saturday! As well as her usual stall selling cute homewares and cards, Nicola Goring of Ruby & Joy, will also be having a beautiful flower stall at this Saturday's SpecialThe Olive Tree Market. Come out and support our makers, designers and creatives who have missed three markets in a row due to terrible weather! October 8th. 9am-3pm. Civic Park. Newcastle
Foghorn Brewery
218 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Fri 7 OCT 2016
She may only stand a little over five feet high, but it’s one hell of a voice that comes out of 27-year-old Marissa Saroca. Winner of Best Female Vocals at both the 2005 and 2006 ABC Newcastle Music Awards, Marissa…
Sat 8 OCT 2016
He has a knack for putting smiles on children’s faces, not just in his native Australia but across the globe. As one-fifth of the original Hi-5 formed in 1998, Tim has delighted young fans with unforgettable children’s entertainment and live…
Sun 9 OCT 2016
Trio Labuen is comprised of three young musicians; Leo, Brennan, and Cameron. Each bring their own unique sound to the trio and together they enhance and bring a new exciting sound to the Jazz standard repertoire.
Fri 14 OCT 2016
Gareth Hudson has established a remarkable early career as a composer, performer and record producer. Initially, Gareth studied classical piano and composition at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music (1999 – 2002). Simultaneously, he formed and led The Good (1999-2006), releasing…
Sat 15 OCT 2016
Top 40, classic rock and everything in between, all interpreted on acoustic guitar and vocals. Andy will take songs from all genres and make them his own. Stripped back versions of songs from artists such as Guns N’Roses , Kings…
Sun 16 OCT 2016
Jessie Hallett is a 21 year old singer/songwriter from Wales, UK. She has been songwriting and playing guitar since she was 11, and also plays piano. Jessie attended drama and dance school at the age of 4, where she discovered…
Fri 21 OCT 2016
Anyerin is a bold and unique artist that stands out among the rest. His voice is striking and compelling, and nothing is out of the reach of his ability as a vocalist. He is a session quality guitarist, able to…
Sat 22 OCT 2016
There are three things every popstar needs: the drive, the look and the powerhouse voice. Sydney artist Ava has all of these, and then some. Bursting onto the scene like a modern-day Etta James, this formidable singer may be young,…
Fri 28 OCT 2016
Matt Purcell is one of Australia’s rising stars, who has sold over 50,000 online sales in Asia and has shared the stage with some of the countries biggest artists – Aria Hall Of Famers Jimmy Barnes & Renee Geyer, Evermore…
Sat 29 OCT 2016
Peter (Vocals & Guitar) has shared the stage with the likes of The McCormack Bros, Tommy Emmanuel & Trisha Yearwood. Since 1989 has played music in Pubs & Clubs & has recently performed around the Newcastle circuit with local Trio…
Sun 30 OCT 2016
Jason’s live shows are an experience like no other, and embody an emotion, poetic and musical power, and wisdom that have been likened only to such greats as his heroes Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. The former of which he…
Wed 2 NOV 2016
A gypsy jazz jam on the first Wed of every month.
What is gypsy jazz? Come find out! Bring your instrument for a jazz session or just come and listen! Kicks off at 6:30pm.
Fri 4 NOV 2016
Beth has been playing music professionally since the age of 16. She’s been involved in many different projects during that time as a soloist, as a duo act with her husband Chris, and in her family folk band, The Soorleys….
Sat 5 NOV 2016
Hayden has been playing in the music industry for the last 20 years.With experience playing multiple instruments, including guitar and drums, Hayden has gained a solid reputation amongst his peers as a professional musician.He began to move into the Novocastrian…
Sat 5 NOV 2016
Escaping the jungle of mainstream monotony, jazz-folk fusion entertainer and multi-instrumentalist Niq Reefman performs for the people, bringing songs of beauty, mirth, camaraderie, inspiration and action to a world that craves the social zest of an Irish pub and the…
Sun 6 NOV 2016
Swing not bling, grease not dust, laughter not tears, beer not whiskey, two step not boot scooting. Gleny Rae Virus and her Playboys – Dougie Bull and Roy Payne – are taking a leaf from the book of Ray Charles…
Sat 12 NOV 2016
Originally from the Hunter Valley, Holly Wilson is a Newcastle based vocalist, guitarist and entertainer. Holly loves nothing more than performing to a live audience and has been doing so for the past seven years. Holly has an acoustic sound…
Sun 13 NOV 2016
Half Nelson will take you on a midnight ride through the back alleys of New Orleans and the smoky Jazz dives of 1920’s Harlem, Dance up a storm or moan the blues away, but what ever you do, do it…
Fri 18 NOV 2016
Jake Folbigg is a 25yr old Solo Acoustic Musician who picked up the guitar at age 14 and never looked back. Performing at various Restaurants/Pubs/Functions/
Sun 20 NOV 2016
“Born on the same day as the legendary Tom Jones, Dave Navarro and Prince…… Matt Semmens was simply born to entertain.” He has been caressing the ears of Novocastrians for the past 15 years with his dynamic performances and renowned for his virtuosic guitar ability. After topping the Hunter in his HSC, Matt headed straight to University and completed a Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the Newcastle Conservatorium. Whilst there he was given the opportunity to study with renowned teacher John Mills at the Welsh College of Music in Cardiff, Wales. Due to a solid background in music Matt is able to perform numerous musical styles including Classical, Flamenco, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Pop. Matt Semmens has performed with many groups and ensembles over the years including Gosford Philharmonic String Ensemble, classical concerts, Catalina Jazz Band, Elephant Funk (jazz), local cover bands Scoota Boi, Quaan, Spook, Dynamite, Transit, Freestar and currently performs in his band FUNKY MUNKY. Well suited for all events Matt’s comical personality will have your ribs hurtin’ and your bootie shakin’.
Coming Up at Venues
THE ROOFTOP (Westfield Kotara)
Enjoy live music on The Rooftop every Saturday night in October 6pm - 9pm PLUS over the long weekend on Sunday night.
Sat 8/10 Holly Wilson
Sat 15/10 Tim Harding
Sat 22/10 Beth Gleeson
Sat 29/10 The Andy Show
The Rooftop is open 11am – 10pm daily
NIMA presents Tuesday Night Jazz
And Improvised Music
Grand Hotel Underground, cnr Bolton and Church Sts
Oct 11 – Damian Wright Trio
Damian Wright – Flamenco Guitar
Steve Hunter – Bass
James Hauptmann - Percussion
Oct 18 – Andrew Wallace Quintet
Andrew Wallace – Bass
Jeremy Borthwick – Trombone
Mitch Williamson – Saxophone
Leo Larratt – Guitar
Dave Richardson – Drums
Oct 25 – Half Nelson
Sheriden Nelson – Vocals
Shane Landry – Saxophone
Jason Nelson – Trombone
Carter Smyth – Keys1
Chris Dawson – Bass
Tim Evans – Drums
Nov1 – Gavin Ahearn Band
Nov 8 - Jono Burgess Band
Nov 15 – Yoshio Suzuki
Music at the Wicko – Oct
The Wicko in general
This weekend and every weekend catch Newcastle's finest live Music at the Wickham Park Hotel. The Wicko has long been a supporter of Blues and Roots Music in Newcastle and will continue to support touring acts a like when possible.
Our music is always free in the front bar and our freshly renovated Beer Garden Saturday and Sunday Afternoons
We encourage a family environment in what now has to be Newcastle's best beer garden, so come on down and relax and enjoy a meal and sample our brand new menu.
For band booking enquiries please contact Marcus Wright from Big Apachee at marcus@bigapachee.com.au
Wickham Park hotel presents...
Fri October 07, 2016
Milestones
8:30pm - 12:30am Milestones
The Milestones are a rock’n’roll band. They play a lot of songs from the sixties (because music was better then). Rather than being treated as museum pieces, these tunes are given room to breathe, being played with passion, virtuosity (Nick Raschke on guitar…) and three part harmonies.
Sat October 08, 2016
Kings Of Kong
5:00pm - 8:00pm Hot Yogi's
HOT YOGIs is a feisty incarnation of players consisting of Greg Bryce on acoustic guitar and vocals, Len Samperi on Fender electric bass and vocals, and Craig "Rosie" Rosevear on drums.
8:30pm - 12:30am King Of Kong
Kings of Kong is a Newcastle, NSW based covers band playing a range of styles from rock to funk and rap.
Having narrowly missed the chance to open for the Rolling Stones due to never being considered, the Kings of Kong instead concentrate on bringing the stadium experience to the pub.
Having narrowly missed the chance to open for the Rolling Stones due to never being considered, the Kings of Kong instead concentrate on bringing the stadium experience to the pub.
Sun October 09, 2016
Mark Wells Band
1:30pm - 5:00pm Tim Rossington
Singer/Songwriter from Newcastle. In his acoustic style Tim finds an element for playing original music and music from artists that inspire him.
5:30pm - 9:30pm Mark Wells Band
Mark Wells is a talented singer/songwriter from Newcastle, Australia. His emphasis on writing memorable tunes and delivering energetic performances has earned him a swag of awards, radio airplay and a legion of dedicated supporters.
Thu October 13, 2016
Blackest Sabbath
8:00pm - 11:00pm Blackest Sabbath
A tribute to the kings of metal.
Fri Oct 14?(September 16), 2016
The Cassettes
9:00pm - 12:30am The Cassettes
Your 80's Party Band. Featuring Brien McVernon (Raiding Party, Circis Life), Craig "Rosie" Rosevear (Screaming Jets, DV8, Monsters of Rock) & Don Juan (USA)...these veteran musos know how to party like its 1985.
Sat October 15, 2016
Afro Moses
5:00pm - 8:00pm Freebird Duo
Grant Walmsley Featuring Lianna
9:00pm - 12:30am Afro Moses
When you go to see Afro Moses doing his thing...you can expect passion, colour, energy, powerful messages, dancing and a sense that you've just witnessed something deeply special....
Sun October 16, 2016
Steve Edmonds
1:30pm - 5:00pm John Larder
A local favourite!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Steve Edmonds
The Steve Edmonds Band are a musical experience not to be missed. A memorable night of musical indulgence for classic rock, guitar, dance and good time enthusiasts!
The Steve Edmonds Band are a musical experience not to be missed. A memorable night of musical indulgence for classic rock, guitar, dance and good time enthusiasts!
Thu October 20, 2016
Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
7:30pm - 10:30pm Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
Wicko Jam Night is back with rockstar host Grant Walmsley Freebird! Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for a jam!
Fri October 21, 2016
Mason Rack Band
9:00pm - 12:30am Mason Rack Band
The raspy vocals of lead frontman Mason Rack have been described by fans as one on the sexiest voices in the blues music scene. His stage performance is an experience in itself.
The raspy vocals of lead frontman Mason Rack have been described by fans as one on the sexiest voices in the blues music scene. His stage performance is an experience in itself.
Sat October 22, 2016
Backfire
5:00pm - 8:00pm Dave n The Demons
Can't wait for this local gem!
9:00pm - 12:30am Backfire
Come and Rock out with Backfire!
Come and Rock out with Backfire!
Sun October 23, 2016
Fishfry + Pow Wow
1:30pm - 5:00pm Greg Bryce
Local muso legend!
Local muso legend!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Fishfry + Pow Wow
FISH FRY are Newcastle and the Hunter Regions best exponents of jump-jive jazz, swing and rhythm & blues.
Fri October 28, 2016
The Snowdroppers
9:00pm - 12:30am The Snowdropppers
Unleashing unpredictable fusion of everything from classic soul and r’n’b, fuzzed-out stoner riff-rock to distorted country.
Sat October 29, 2016
Phase III
5:00pm - 8:00pm Little Cent$
Come on down to catch these amazing talents!
9:00pm - 12:30am Phase III
Have a scorcher of a time with Phase III!
Sun October 30, 2016
Justin Ngariki & The Dastardley Bastards
5:30pm - 9:30pm Justin Ngariki & The Dastardley Bastards
"Runking", "funking" and "stinking" are just a few of the nice compliments chucked towards the bastards.
Tue November 01, 2016
Melbourne Cup!
12:00pm - 3:00pm John Larder
A local favourite!
3:30pm - 7:00pm The Years
Welcome to The Years, a six-piece rock band dedicated to playing only the best rock hits from the 70s, '80s and '90s. Made up of ex-Baron members Leo Della Grotta, Lelio Rossi, Tony Rossi and Rick Di Mecola, former Night Shift lead singer Vera Francisci, and accomplished musician Ben Pettett.
BRUCE MATHISKE’S GUITAR LOUNGE TAKES UP RESIDENCY AT THE STAR HOTEL EVERY SUNDAY
Two local legends together at last! That’s the idea behind the Bruce Mathiske Guitar Lounge residency at the famous Star Hotel in Newcastle. Every Sunday from 4:30pm, internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso Mathiske will take to the stage at The Star with some very special guests.
And you only need to take a quick look at some of the fine musicians Bruce has shared the stage with to get an idea of what we’re talking about.
ABOUT:Bruce Mathiske
Bruce Mathiske, described by The Sydney Morning Herald as “The Authentic Guitar Virtuoso”, grew up on a wheat farm in the Mallee of Victoria and has paved a very successful career as predominately a solo virtuoso guitarist and composer.
Bruce’s dexterity on the guitar is recognised around the world. Following Mathiske’s perfoamnce at the Edinburgh Festival, journalist Adrian Morgan wrote: “This virtuoso, is one of Australia’s musical superstars, the notes explode from both hands leaving you to wonder if there is another Mathiske in the wings. By the time he had added the didgeeridoo and wowed us with outrageous harmonics from far flung corners of his guitar, we were all his.”
His three decades of performing, recording eighteen solo albums and touring, has led to sell out concerts and worldwide acclaim.
His compositions of suites for guitar and orchestra are the culmination of a lifetime of absorbing music and sounds. In mid 2013 Mathiske entered his “retreat” and began composing a series of four Suites for guitar and orchestra. Twelve months later, he has just finished recording with The Metropolitan Orchestra at Trackdown in Fox Studios, Sydney Australia.
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The Regal Theatre
Young Frankenstein (PG)
FRIDAY at 7.30pm Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Voted #13 (spooky!) in the American Film Institute’s 100 Funniest Films
Voted #13 (spooky!) in the American Film Institute’s 100 Funniest Films
A classic parody of Mary Shelley’s legendary tale in stunning black-and-white (no offence). Considered writer/director Mel Brooks’s (Blazing Saddles) comedic masterpiece, it is also Brooks’s personal favourite of all his films. And a fitting tribute to the recently departed Gene Wilder, who stars as Dr. Frankenstein (“That’s pronounced Fra-nkensteen.”), the reluctant inheritor of his grandfather’s Transylvanian estate and the secret to reanimating dead bodies.
“A riotously silly spoof featuring a fantastic performance by Gene Wilder.” – Rotten Tomatoes
“Seeing the black-and-white masterpiece on the big screen with an audience is a rarity not to be missed.” – Movieweb
“A riotously silly spoof featuring a fantastic performance by Gene Wilder.” – Rotten Tomatoes
“Seeing the black-and-white masterpiece on the big screen with an audience is a rarity not to be missed.” – Movieweb
THE CARER (M)
SATURDAY at 12 Midday Includes High Tea
Feel-good comedy-drama about the unlikely relationship between a cantankerous ageing actor (British acting royalty Brian Cox) and his cheeky young Hungarian caregiver (newcomer Coco Konig).
“Funny, unexpected and profoundly moving.” – Urban Cinefile
“Cox has one of his best roles as the maddeningly self-absorbed but shrewdly observant actor.” – Hollywood Reporter
“Cox’s adorable grump twinkles in this touching odd-couple drama. He learns to laugh again in a British film with many witty touches.” – The Guardian
Feel-good comedy-drama about the unlikely relationship between a cantankerous ageing actor (British acting royalty Brian Cox) and his cheeky young Hungarian caregiver (newcomer Coco Konig).
“Funny, unexpected and profoundly moving.” – Urban Cinefile
“Cox has one of his best roles as the maddeningly self-absorbed but shrewdly observant actor.” – Hollywood Reporter
“Cox’s adorable grump twinkles in this touching odd-couple drama. He learns to laugh again in a British film with many witty touches.” – The Guardian
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG) FINAL SCREENINGS
SATURDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
A movie enjoyed by all ages and an instant Kiwi classic, this cross-country comedy follows a defiant young city kid (Julian Dennison) on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle (Sam Neill) in the wild New Zealand bush.
“A deliciously good time at the movies.” – Hollywood Reporter
“Comic dynamite.” – The Guardian
“It’s a good sign when you don’t want a movie to end. 4 Stars." – Sydney Morning Herald
“A feel-good comedy-adventure. One of the best films that will be released in 2016.” – Sun-Herald
“A deliciously good time at the movies.” – Hollywood Reporter
“Comic dynamite.” – The Guardian
“It’s a good sign when you don’t want a movie to end. 4 Stars." – Sydney Morning Herald
“A feel-good comedy-adventure. One of the best films that will be released in 2016.” – Sun-Herald
SULLY (PG)
SATURDAY at 7.30pm Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
SUNDAY at 3pm Includes treats
Based on the true story of a potential tragedy with a happy ending, starring Oscar-frontrunner Tom Hanks as the real life pilot Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger, who heroically landed a plane on New York’s Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 on board. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
SUNDAY at 3pm Includes treats
Based on the true story of a potential tragedy with a happy ending, starring Oscar-frontrunner Tom Hanks as the real life pilot Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger, who heroically landed a plane on New York’s Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 on board. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
“Vigorous and involving. A taut and upbeat drama. Sully is the kind of decent, upright, right-minded fellow who used to figure in movies all the time from the 1930s-1950s, a reliable Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda or Gregory Peck type of guy you could always count on to do the right thing.” – Hollywood Reporter
HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M)
SUNDAY at 12 Midday Includes Light Breakfast
Sally Field makes a welcome return to the big screen in this utterly endearing and refreshingly quirky comedy-drama. A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman (Field) to romantically pursue her much younger co-worker (The New Girl's Max Greenfield).
“Sally Field delivers a winning, exuberant and virtuoso performance.” – IndieWire
“Sally Field has never been sunnier or funnier.” – New York Observer
“A showstopper. Sally Field shines.” – Variety
Sally Field makes a welcome return to the big screen in this utterly endearing and refreshingly quirky comedy-drama. A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman (Field) to romantically pursue her much younger co-worker (The New Girl's Max Greenfield).
“Sally Field delivers a winning, exuberant and virtuoso performance.” – IndieWire
“Sally Field has never been sunnier or funnier.” – New York Observer
“A showstopper. Sally Field shines.” – Variety
GIRL ASLEEP (PG) LIMITED SCREENINGS
SUNDAY at 7pm Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the pantry
WINNER: Audience Award, Adelaide Festival; WINNER: Best Australian Film, Melbourne Film Festival; WINNER: Best Film, Seattle Film Festival
A funny family movie about growing up in 1970s Australia.
“One of the year’s best Australian films.” – The Guardian
“Nothing short of rapturous.” – Sydney Morning Herald
“Warms the heart and tickles the funny bone in equal measures.” – Screen Daily
WINNER: Audience Award, Adelaide Festival; WINNER: Best Australian Film, Melbourne Film Festival; WINNER: Best Film, Seattle Film Festival
A funny family movie about growing up in 1970s Australia.
“One of the year’s best Australian films.” – The Guardian
“Nothing short of rapturous.” – Sydney Morning Herald
“Warms the heart and tickles the funny bone in equal measures.” – Screen Daily
REGAL PROGRAM
All tickets $8 unless otherwise advertised
FRIDAY 7 Oct - SUNDAY 9 Oct
Fri 7 Oct at 7.30pm Cult Classic YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (PG) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals.
Sat 8 Oct at 12 Noon THE CARER (M) Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream
Sat 8 Oct at 3pm HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG) Complimentary Treats
Sat 8 Oct at 7.30pm SULLY (M) Complimentary dessert, port & cheese platter
Sun 9 Oct at 12 Noon HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M) Includes Light Breakfast
Sun 9 Oct 3pm SULLY (M) Includes Treats
Sun 9 Oct at 7pm GIRL ASLEEP (M) Limited Screenings Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the pantryFRIDAY 14 Oct - SUNDAY 16 OctFri 14 Oct at 7.30pm SULLY (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals.
Sat 15 Oct at 12 Noon LOVE & FRIENDSHIP (M) Final Screening Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream
Sat 15 Oct at 3pm DOUGH (M) Complimentary Treats
Sat 15 Oct at 7.30pm BRIDGET JONES'S BABY (M) Complimentary dessert, port & cheese platter
Sun 16 Oct at 12 Noon SING STREET (PG) Final Screening Includes Light Breakfast
Sun 16 Oct 3pm GOLDSTONE (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 16 Oct at 7pm HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the pantryFRIDAY 21 Oct - SUNDAY 23 OctFri 21 Oct at 7.30pm BRIDGET JONES'S BABY (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals.
Sat 22 Oct at 12 Noon GIRL ASLEEP (M) Final Screening Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream
Sat 22 Oct at 3pm HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M) Complimentary Treats
Sat 22 Oct at 7.30pm THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK (M) Complimentary dessert, port & cheese platter
Sun 23 Oct at 12 Noon SULLY (M) Includes Light Breakfast
Sun 23 Oct 3pm THE CARER (M) Includes Treats
Sun 23 Oct at 7pm Spanish Night: WILD TALES (M) $10 Includes Tapas & Sangria
Sat 8 Oct at 12 Noon THE CARER (M) Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream
Sat 8 Oct at 3pm HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG) Complimentary Treats
Sat 8 Oct at 7.30pm SULLY (M) Complimentary dessert, port & cheese platter
Sun 9 Oct at 12 Noon HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M) Includes Light Breakfast
Sun 9 Oct 3pm SULLY (M) Includes Treats
Sun 9 Oct at 7pm GIRL ASLEEP (M) Limited Screenings Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the pantryFRIDAY 14 Oct - SUNDAY 16 OctFri 14 Oct at 7.30pm SULLY (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals.
Sat 15 Oct at 12 Noon LOVE & FRIENDSHIP (M) Final Screening Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream
Sat 15 Oct at 3pm DOUGH (M) Complimentary Treats
Sat 15 Oct at 7.30pm BRIDGET JONES'S BABY (M) Complimentary dessert, port & cheese platter
Sun 16 Oct at 12 Noon SING STREET (PG) Final Screening Includes Light Breakfast
Sun 16 Oct 3pm GOLDSTONE (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 16 Oct at 7pm HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the pantryFRIDAY 21 Oct - SUNDAY 23 OctFri 21 Oct at 7.30pm BRIDGET JONES'S BABY (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals.
Sat 22 Oct at 12 Noon GIRL ASLEEP (M) Final Screening Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream
Sat 22 Oct at 3pm HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M) Complimentary Treats
Sat 22 Oct at 7.30pm THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK (M) Complimentary dessert, port & cheese platter
Sun 23 Oct at 12 Noon SULLY (M) Includes Light Breakfast
Sun 23 Oct 3pm THE CARER (M) Includes Treats
Sun 23 Oct at 7pm Spanish Night: WILD TALES (M) $10 Includes Tapas & Sangria
Email: book@regalcinema.org Website: www.regalcinema.org
Phone: 02 4951 7630 (24 hours, please leave message) Facebook: Regal Cinema
Regal Cinema, 4 Moore Street, Birmingham Gardens
Box Office opens & Complimentary Drinks 30 minutes before screening
Car Park with unlimited free weekend parking 1 minute walk from cinema
Phone: 02 4951 7630 (24 hours, please leave message) Facebook: Regal Cinema
Regal Cinema, 4 Moore Street, Birmingham Gardens
Box Office opens & Complimentary Drinks 30 minutes before screening
Car Park with unlimited free weekend parking 1 minute walk from cinema
CULT MOVIES SCREEN AT EVENT CINEMAS KOTARA
Event Cinemas in Kotara are hosting a brand new festival of cult film classics. The “In The House” screenings kick off on July 22 with a screening of the 1986 American fantasy classic, Big Trouble In Little China.
Adventure doesn’t come any bigger than Big Trouble in Little China! And that’s why after all these years, the film is still held up as one of the greats, and remains a hit with each passing generation.
How can you go wrong – Martial arts, feuding demons, action-adventure and comedy!
The “In The House” screenings will give audiences a chance to revisit or discover for the first time, the films that shaped generations.
The event will be hosted by Newcastle Live’s very own, Dan Beazley who’ll be welcoming guests, taking photos and playing a few games to get everyone geared up for the screening.
IN THE HOUSE CULT FILM FEST
14 October – Flying High
28 October – *Halloween Double Feature* – The Thing (6:30pm) & The Shining (9:30pm)
11 November – True Romance
25 November – Aliens
Tickets are on sale now via https://goo.gl/D2iQG5
Murray’s Brewery Gigs
3443 Nelson Bay Rd, Bobs Farm NSW 2316
Check out Murray’s brewing history through the website:
OCTOBER 2016
SUN, OCT 9TH, 12:00 PM MICK BOOGAARD
SAT, OCT 15TH, 12:30 PM AMY FREDES
SUN, OCT 16TH, 12:00 PM PETE GELZINNIS
SUN, OCT 23RD, 12:00 PM JIM OVEREND
SUN, OCT 30TH, 12:00 PM ANYERIN
NOVEMBER 2016
SUN, NOV 6TH, 12:00 PM BRIEN MCVERNON
SUN, NOV 13TH, 12:00 PM PETE GELZINNIS
SUN, NOV 20TH, 12:00 PM TIM ROSSINGTON
SUN, NOV 27TH, 12:00 PM ANYERIN
DECEMBER 2016
SUN, DEC 4TH, 12:00 PM ADAM GEAR
SUN, DEC 11TH, 12:00 PM PETE GELZINNIS
SUN, DEC 18TH, 12:00 PM ANYERIN
MON, DEC 26TH, 12:00 PM BRIEN MCVERNON
JANUARY 2017
SUN, JAN 1ST, 12:00 PM GRAYSON
SUN, JAN 8TH, 12:00 PM TIM ROSSINGTON
SUN, JAN 22ND, 12:00 PM NANO
Civic Digest
Newcastle City Council has launched Civic Digest, an Australian-first contemporary library, cafe and bar at Civic Theatre Newcastle. Cutting edge library technology is combined with quality food and beverage services to create an ambient and creative space for culture consumers to meet. Have your next meeting at Civic Digest.
Open from 7.30am Monday –Saturday with late night openings. Telephone: 02 4927 8552 or online.
Poetry at the Pub (PATP)
Poetry at the Pub has relocated to the Wickham Park Hotel, Cr of Maitland Road and Albert St, Wickham, NSW, on the third and fifth Mondays every month, starting at 7.30pm.
Check out their website: http://www.poetryatthepub.com/
Gigs from now on:
Fri 7 Oct - TRADEWINDS FOLK PRESENT JEZ LOWE
7.30pm
Church Dungeon
With last year’s announcement of a double nomination in the 2015 BBC Folk Awards (Folksinger of the Year and Best New Song), Jez Lowe has leapt into his third decade as a song-writing troubadour, on the back of a new and much acclaimed album – his nineteenth – entitled THE BALLAD BEYOND.
The year ahead will see him in front of audiences right across the UK, as well as in Canada, Australia, Spain and Denmark, not only solo or with his long-standing backing band Bad Pennies, but in new musical company, on new musical journeys.
The year ahead will see him in front of audiences right across the UK, as well as in Canada, Australia, Spain and Denmark, not only solo or with his long-standing backing band Bad Pennies, but in new musical company, on new musical journeys.
Fri 7 Oct Tangalo with Nestor Vaz (Uruguay)
Experience an evening of world class Tango music with one of Australia’s most popular Tango ensemble and their very special guest, Bandoneonist Nestor Vaz, all the way from the South American country of Uruguay.
“Chamber music on steroids: 4 ½ out of 5 stars.” – John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald, 2015.
“Sassy, talented, and oh so hot right now” – Made in Argentina Festival, 2013
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! www.trybooking.com/MXQD
Australia’s premiere tango quintet are now supersizing to an 8 piece ‘Orquesta Típica’ for this special collaboration. Tángalo have continued to delight both Australian and international audiences with their signature blend of Golden-era and modern tango music. The combined forces of the enigmatic Argentine bandoneón, double bass, strings, piano and vocals, make Tángalo’s sound both instantly recognisable and unlike anything else on the Australian music scene.
Australia’s premiere tango quintet are now supersizing to an 8 piece ‘Orquesta Típica’ for this special collaboration. Tángalo have continued to delight both Australian and international audiences with their signature blend of Golden-era and modern tango music. The combined forces of the enigmatic Argentine bandoneón, double bass, strings, piano and vocals, make Tángalo’s sound both instantly recognisable and unlike anything else on the Australian music scene.
Tángalo is no stranger to incredible collaborations with tango maestros of the world and this next will be no exception. They have toured with Latin-grammy nominated ‘Duo Ramirez-Satorre’ in 2015, studied and performed alongside the greats in Buenos Aires in 2014 and combined forces with the wonderful vocal talents of Fabian Rodriguez in 2013.
Their special guest is Nestor Vaz, from Montivideo, Uruguay and is a bandoneonist of considerable repute. Born in 1948, Nestor has performed on the bandoneon since the age of 14, beginning in orchestras from Uruguay. With many years of collaborations under his belt (as well as a degree in geology!), Nester has dedicated a huge part of his life to the music from the Rio de La Plata region of Argentina and Uruguay and also to the music of the great Astor Piazzolla. His activities as bandoneonist, musical director and arranger have taken him on tour to a vast number of international locations: Spain, Germany, France, Mexico, Argentina, Portugal, Canada, the Untited States and even Finland.
His collaborations are too numerous to list, however amongst them are acting as arranger and musical director of the great singer Gustavo Nocetti as well as such spectacular events as Avenida Bandoneón, accompanying such tango singers as Ledo Urrutia, Alberto Rivero and Marlene Otero, argentine singers including Raúl Lavié and Eduardo Espinosa, and recording alongside many great musicians & singers of popular Uruguayan music from Rock to Candombe (the jazz of the Uruguayan street bands).
When he is not playing with ensembles such as Quinteto Imperial, Tango por dos and Tango 4, you may find him being a soloist in the Montevideo Municipal Symphonic Orchestra or first bandoneonist in the tango galas of Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra. As well as being declared ‘the most illustrious citizen of the Municpality of Fl
orida, Urugay’, he has also recently released to great acclaim a new album of original compositions entitled ‘Tango Suites’ and finished a season of ‘Hommage a Astor Piazzolla’ in Montreal, Canada.
orida, Urugay’, he has also recently released to great acclaim a new album of original compositions entitled ‘Tango Suites’ and finished a season of ‘Hommage a Astor Piazzolla’ in Montreal, Canada.
Where: The Church Of Groove, 3 Tudor Street, Newcastle
When: FRIDAY OCTOBER 7TH 8pm
Tickets $30 Adult / $25 Concession
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/MXQD
Doors open 7pm Show starts 8pm
Bookings close at 5pm on the day. Tickets may be purchased at the door subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges
The UCOG reserves the right to sell unredeemed tickets after show time
Venue is 90% seated and 10% standing at full capacity
Contact Details:
churchofgroove@gmail.com 0422987581
When: FRIDAY OCTOBER 7TH 8pm
Tickets $30 Adult / $25 Concession
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/MXQD
Doors open 7pm Show starts 8pm
Bookings close at 5pm on the day. Tickets may be purchased at the door subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges
The UCOG reserves the right to sell unredeemed tickets after show time
Venue is 90% seated and 10% standing at full capacity
Contact Details:
churchofgroove@gmail.com 0422987581
Bronze Admission Lawn AU $91.57
Thur 13 Oct - BACH INTO MYSELF
Luca Ciarla pays tribute to his favourite composer
Johann Sebastian Bach, re-arranging some of his greatest compositions with a modern touch.
Thursday 13 October 2016
Adamstown Uniting Church Auditorium
7.30pm
7.30pm
In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney, Luca Ciarla will present the only Australian performance of his Bach program at Adamstown Uniting Church.
The program Bach into Myself also features music by Luca Ciarla and other composers that have been strongly influenced by the German master. A surprising and informal concert, constantly in balance between writing and improvisation, traditional and contemporary sounds. More details...
Fri 14 Oct VIOLIN VIRTUOSO DANIEL WELTLINGER (BERLIN) & ENSEMBLE
Sydney-born/Berlin based Daniel Weltlinger is one of the world’s great violinists and composers and is highly acclaimed for his distinctive sound and improvisational approach in the genres of Gypsy-swing, jazz, klezmer and experimental/free-improvised music. He is frequently in demand as a solo recording/performance artist with some of the world’s top musicians in a variety of different formats, and is highly sought after for his technical and musical mastery on his main instrument.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! www.trybooking.com/MXRA
Daniel has performed and recorded in Australia, Europe, China, Morocco, the US and Israel, and regularly collaborates with many renowned artists and ensembles including German-Gypsy guitar legend Lulo Reinhardt, world renowned Yiddish singer Karsten Troyke, Polish Australian chanteur Nadya Golski and her 101 Candles Orkestra, the multiple ARIA award winning ensemble Monsieur Camembert and Danish bass player Kenneth Dahl Knudsen amongst many others. He runs a small record label Rectify Records which produced the album ‘Koblenz’ nominated as one of the masterpieces of 2015 by Downbeat Magazine, and leads a number of ensembles including ‘Zohar’s Nigun’ and ‘The Asthmatix’ which fuse Jewish themes and Kabbalistic-inspired improvisation within the respective contemporary frameworks of jazz and electronica/hip-hop, both groups having released their debut albums in 2012 to rave reviews worldwide.
‘music transcends boundaries’
Koblenz, Downbeat Best Albums of 2015
Koblenz, Downbeat Best Albums of 2015
‘The music of Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli has spawned countless imitators and revivalists the world over, but where others have used the Gypsy swing idiom as a vehicle for virtuosity Weltlinger brings a refreshing sense of innocence to bear. The violinist imbues the melodies and his sound with a lightness and joyousness that can coexist with any sadness or pensiveness implicit in a given piece.’
John Shand – Sydney Morning Herald, January 4, 2015
John Shand – Sydney Morning Herald, January 4, 2015
Where: The Church Of Groove, 3 Tudor Street, Newcastle
When: FRIDAY OCTOBER 14TH 8pm
Tickets $30 Adult / $25 Concession
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/MXRA
Doors open 7pm Show starts 8pm
Bookings close at 5pm on the day. Tickets may be purchased at the door subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges
The UCOG reserves the right to sell unredeemed tickets after show time
Venue is 90% seated and 10% standing at full capacity
Contact Details:
churchofgroove@gmail.com 042298758
When: FRIDAY OCTOBER 14TH 8pm
Tickets $30 Adult / $25 Concession
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/MXRA
Doors open 7pm Show starts 8pm
Bookings close at 5pm on the day. Tickets may be purchased at the door subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges
The UCOG reserves the right to sell unredeemed tickets after show time
Venue is 90% seated and 10% standing at full capacity
Contact Details:
churchofgroove@gmail.com 042298758
Phone: 0401 342 030
Email: churchofgroove@gmail.com
Sat 15 Oct - Bowie Symphony
Rock Symphony In The Vines Presents Bowie
Hope Estate is proud to present the inaugural Rock Symphony in the Vines, which will see this concert series launch with the music of the legendary, David Bowie on Saturday 15th October.
Details of our exciting hospitality packages are listed below.
World renowned conductor George Ellis will lead the charge with the Australian Symphony Orchestra and the Ziggy Band featuring members of Baby Animals, The Whitlams, Jimmy Barnes Band and The Badloves.
Coming off the back of the award winning and highly successful Ziggy – Songs of David Bowie, which sold out shows across the country and to rave reviews, it’s only fitting that singers Jeff Duff, Steve Balbi and Brydon Stace reunite for this very special, one off show.
Take your protein pills and put your helmet on as you expect to hear all of Bowie’s greatest hits including Changes, Let’s Dance, Space Oddity, Life on Mars, Heroes, Starman, Suffragette City, Golden Year’s and many more. The combination of rock and symphony is a match made in heaven – in the vines and under the stars.
Don’t miss this stunning evening, as it pays homage to one of the world’s greatest and most important artists of all times, in full symphonic sound.
ROCK SYMPHONY IN THE VINES
Saturday, 15th October
Hope Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
To book your accommodation, tickets and hospitality packages call Hope Estate’s Ticket line now on 1800 777 444
Tickets on sale Friday 8th July at 9.00am at Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au
Price:
Section:
Platinum Reserve Seating AU $305.66
Gold Reserve Seating` AU $203.71
Silver Reserve Seating AU $122.15
Thu 20 Oct - 10 YEARS OF AMY WINEHOUSE’S BACK TO BLACK CELEBRATED IN NEWCASTLE
The Amy Winehouse Show will hit Newcastle’s Central on King Street on Thursday October 20 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s groundbreaking album “Back to Black”.
Arguable one of Australia’s finest and more versatile vocalists, Atlanta Coogan (ex-Black Sorrows) will front the tribute.
Atlanta sings with the backing of the All Star Little Big Band (Steve Hadley, Steve Morrison, Pete Mitchell, Matt Poynter, James Black). Complete with narration, the show takes the audience on a journey through Amy’s short but extraordinary life, performing her classics including Valerie, Rehab and of course, Back To Black.
Originally put together as a one-off event for the first anniversary of Amy’s tragic demise, The Amy Winehouse Show – Back To Black has become one of the most sought after acts, finding a growing audience whilst celebrating the life and music of the brilliant performer, highlighting the biggest hits and showstoppers she was so well known for, and telling her incredible story.
WHAT: The Amy Winehouse Show – Back to Black
WHEN: Thursday October 20
WHERE: Central
TICKETS: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/?
WHEN: Thursday October 20
WHERE: Central
TICKETS: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/?
Sat 22 Oct - Hunter Harvest
The Rooftop, Westfield Kotara
22 Oct , 11am-4pm
Hunter Valley food and wine showcase. Many of the wineries, local food producers and chefs from the Valley will be offering seasonal tastings and samples as well as contributing to an exciting schedule of experiences such as food and wine matching workshops and live cooking demonstrations from some of the Hunter’s leading chefs.
Sat 29 Oct - Last ever Jazz in the Vines!
24 years of Jazz in the Vines in the Hunter Valley! And it's the last one! For 24 years Jazz in the Vines has been giving you a day in the vineyards with plenty of space for your friends & family, to relax, let your hair down or dance till you drop!
Where?
1838 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW
When?
11:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 29 October 2016.
What else?
This year’s line-up features James Morrison, Leo Sayer, Mental as Anything, Lisa Hunt, Emma Pask, John Morrison's Swing City Big Band, Monica Trapaga, Dale Barlow, Bob Barnard, George Golla and more!
Sun 6 Nov - LIVE AT THE FORESHORE
Sun. 6 Nov, 2016 12:30pm - 8:00pm AEDT
Price: AUD $99.00
18 and Over
Live at the Foreshore delivers the soundtrack of the best days of your life.
After the huge success of last year’s inaugural event, LIVE AT THE FORESHORE, promised to return. Not only are we back, but bigger and better than ever. Retaining its boutique atmosphere we have doubled the size of the important thing....the amount of acts on stage.
This will be the biggest thing to hit the beach since the Pasha Bulka landed on the sand. 16 iconic acts will make up an Aussie rock invasion including Ross Wilson, Richard Clapton, Dragon, 1927, Wendy Matthews, Rose Tattoo, Steve Kilbey (The Church), Thirsty Merc, Pseudo Echo, Eurogliders, Mi-Sex, Swanee, Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera), Sharon O'Neill, Dynamic Hepnotics and Chocolate Starfish – playing only their Hits.
Newcastle was built on a foundation of solid rock. Retaining their passion for live music Novacastrians have developed a cosmopolitan taste for all of life's pleasures. Sun drenched summers with fine dining, hip bars, quirky boutiques, and a diverse arts scene all at our finger tips. Newcastle has a sensational sense of style and LIVE AT THE FORESHORE brings the most sophisticated aspects of our beautiful city together on the shores of Nobby's Beach at Camp Shortland on November 6
While the atmosphere around the conveniently located beach side venue will come to life with all the hits you know and love, your other senses will be well catered for. Nothing says summer in Newcastle like BBQ and GRILL, providing slow cooked and grilled delights that will have your mouth watering. From ancient to modern, we will showcase BBQ and GRILL stylings from Asia, the America’s and Europe. Lizotte's, the name synonymous with music in Newcastle will be onsite providing café culture snacks and beverages catering to the coffee and high tea aficionados in a garden styled outdoor lounge setting!
Small batch brew craft beer from Six String Brewery and Young Henry’s, Wine from Sirromet Wines, speciality brewed festival cider from Six Strings brewery, fresh poured mixed spirits and artisan cocktails will be on offer to the strictly over 18 music lovers. The relaxing beach side location will also make way for the Hunt & Gather Markets and a mix of all the weird and wonderful things this city has to offer. To take optimum advantage of the coastal summer sun, gates will open at 12.30pm with the last act finishing up at 8pm. What a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
To borrow a phrase from our headliner,’ Come said the boy, lets go down to the sand’. LIVE AT THE FORESHORE is the perfect opportunity to grab a cold beer, some great food, a spot on the grass [BYO chair or blanket], to soak up the quintessential Newcastle summer and still be able to get home with no hassle.
Tue 15 Nov - THE TROGGS
Tue 15 Nov 2016 – The Basement, Sydney
Sun 20 Nov 2016 – The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle
Sun 20 Nov 2016 – The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle
Wild Thing 50th Anniversary Australian Tour
Featuring All Their Greatest Hits Live In Concert
Wild Thing, With a Girl Like You, I Can't Control Myself, Love is All Around plus more!
Featuring All Their Greatest Hits Live In Concert
Wild Thing, With a Girl Like You, I Can't Control Myself, Love is All Around plus more!
THE TROGGS are widely known to have inspired the age of garage and punk rock including The Ramones, Iggy Pop and The Buzzcocks.
All their Greatest Hits Live in Concert. Wild Thing, With a Girl Like You, I Can’t Control Myself, Love is All Around plus more!
All their Greatest Hits Live in Concert. Wild Thing, With a Girl Like You, I Can’t Control Myself, Love is All Around plus more!
"I've been to many '60s bands' concerts, but I found The Troggs to be the most entertaining and energetic band of all." (Oldies Music Blog)
"Wild thing, you make my heart sing!"... 60's British Rock Legends THE TROGGS finally return to Australia this November to celebrate the Wild Thing's 50th Anniversary by performing all their Greatest Hits - Wild Thing, With a Girl Like You, I Can't Control Myself, Love is All Around plus More!
Teenage lust never sounded so good!" (Ultimate Classic Rock)
THE TROGGS are widely known to have inspired the age of garage and punk rock including The Ramones, Iggy Pop and The Buzzcocks.
THE TROGGS first entered the Australian charts in 1966 with "Wild Thing" going all the way to #1 knocking Frank Sinatra off the top spot! Their follow-up single "With A Girl Like You" was also a top 10 smash going to #8. Their Aussie chart suscess continued with their third single "I Cant Control Myself" (later covered by our own James Baker) reaching #13 and solidifying their place as one of the most successful British bands to come from the wave of 60's bands. They hit the charts again with "Love is all Around" which was covered by Wet Wet Wet in 1994 and spent 6 weeks at #1 in Australia (15! Weeks at #1 in the UK)... Reg Presley famously spent some of his songwriting royalties on crop circle research. THE TROGGS toured the world to sell-out audiences and were everyone's favourite Brit-rock band.
"Beat merchants turning three chords into pure gold" (Ultimate Classic Rock)
A live performance by The Troggs gig is "totally professional, they know exactly how to get the audience going." (Essentially Pop) Fans around the world are treated to the sheer energy and determination the band still possesses in order to win over any crowd. Their songbook of hits is simply meant to be enjoyed in this environment. The Troggs legend status will be confirmed when the room begins to shake and bodies start moving to all the hits you know and love from the last 50 years.
This will be an evening packed full of your favourite hit by THE TROGGS. Expect to be taken back to your teenage years in what could be your last chance to see one of the world's most legendary rock bands live. And we guarantee you, everything will most certainly be groovy.... Come and get wild with The Troggs!
TICKET TYPE
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GENERAL ADMISSION - STANDING
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Sales Close: 4:00pm, Tue 15th Nov, 2016
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$65.00
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$5.30
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$70.30
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A RESERVE (Dinner & Show)
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Sales Close: 4:00pm, Tue 15th Nov, 2016
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$125.00
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$6.60
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$131.60
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B RESERVE - HIGH TABLES + STOOLS (Dinner & Show)
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Sales Close: 4:00pm, Tue 15th Nov, 2016
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$125.00
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$6.60
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$131.60
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C RESERVE - HIGH TABLES + STOOLS (Dinner & Show)
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Sales Close: 4:00pm, Tue 15th Nov, 2016
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$125.00
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$6.60
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$131.60
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YOU NEED TO BE 18+ TO ATTEND THIS EVENT
* Total price is in AUD and includes booking fee and GST.
Sat 19 Nov - Rodriguez
Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley, NSW Saturday, November 19, 2016
790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin NSW 2325
TICKET TYPEPRICE
ADOTG Member Presale General Admission$ 95.90 *AUD
General Admission$ 105.90 *AUD
Silver$ 129.90 *AUD
Gold$ 159.90 *AUD
Platinum$ 199.90 *AUD
Garden Bar - Upgrade Only$ 110.00 *AUD
Gazebo$ 359.00 *AUD
Hamper$ 80.00 *AUD
ADOTG Member Presale General Admission$ 95.90 *AUD
General Admission$ 105.90 *AUD
Silver$ 129.90 *AUD
Gold$ 159.90 *AUD
Platinum$ 199.90 *AUD
Garden Bar - Upgrade Only$ 110.00 *AUD
Gazebo$ 359.00 *AUD
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3.00pm Gates Open
3.55pm Mark Wilkinson
5.00pm Archie Roach
6.15pm Russell Morris
7.30pm Xavier Rudd
9.00pm Rodriguez
3.55pm Mark Wilkinson
5.00pm Archie Roach
6.15pm Russell Morris
7.30pm Xavier Rudd
9.00pm Rodriguez
Sat 10 Dec - TED MULRY GANG REUNITE FOR TED!
Belmont 16 Footers
Saturday, 10th December
Show Starts: 8.30PM
Doors Open: 7.45PM
Show Starts: 8.30PM
Doors Open: 7.45PM
The original lineup of the Ted Mulry Gang will play their first Newcastle show in 20 years.
Les Hall, Gary Dixon and Herm Kovac will take to the stage together for the first time in 25 years with Ted Mulry’s younger brother Steve on vocals and original AC/DC member, Mark Evans on bass.
With the passing of Ted Mulry in 2001 it is only fitting that his younger brother Steve fill his shoes. Steve sang 2 songs with the band at the Gimme Ted Benefit in 2001 and got the thumbs up from big brother.
Drummer Herm Kovac announced, “The band is excited to do some shows and we feel Steve and Mark are the perfect fit. Newcastle has always been one of our favourite cities with Les and I having lived there for some time. Our roadie Ron still lives in Belmont so he can walk to the gig”.
About Ted Mulry Gang
The band had a string of hits in the seventies with Jump In My Car hitting the number one spot forty years ago after being discovered as an album track by a Newcastle DJ.
Other hits like Darktown Strutters Ball, Crazy, My Little Girl, Jamaica Rum, Heart of Stone and many others will feature in what promises to be a an unforgettable night of Rock and Roll. The band also pays tribute to Ted by performing Julia and Falling In Love Again, which were hits for Ted as a solo artist prior to TMG.
General Entry : $36.50
Dinner and Show Premium Seating : $71.50
Fri 24 Mar 2017 - Carmen on Sydney Harbour!
This is Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: the cultural event of the year. At sunset, gather with friends over a glass of something sparkling and a sumptuous Spanish meal before settling back to enjoy our vivacious, vivid production of Bizet's Carmen.
Information
Information
Where?
Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point
Sydney, NSW
When?
From Friday 24 March 2017 until Sunday 23 April 2017
What else?
"It's the perfect potion - the glitzy visuals and hyperactive energy of a Broadway musical mixed with world-class opera." - TIME OUT
1. Premium Seating AU $329.00
2. A Reserve Seating AU $199.00
3. B Reserve Seating AU $129.00
4. C Reserve Seating AU $69.00
2. A Reserve Seating AU $199.00
3. B Reserve Seating AU $129.00
4. C Reserve Seating AU $69.00
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Sat 27 May 2017 - Zora’s Dance
20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BALL - NEWCASTLE TOWN HALL SATURDAY 27TH MAY 2017
To celebrate 20 years of Zora's dance a dinner dance will be held on Saturday 27th May 2017.
Venue - Newcastle Town Hall
Venue - Newcastle Town Hall
Dress code - Black Tie (Formal)
Tickets - TBA
Tickets - TBA
Further details to follow shortly.
For those who would like to attend please like Zoras Dance on Facebook and post your interest to the event please.
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