NEWCASTLE GIG & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 28th OCT

NEWCASTLE GIG & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 28th OCTOBER 2016

Gigguide 28 Oct 2016

Mason Rack band was brilliant on Fri – played a diversity of styles and played some very nice guitar solos. Greatly appreciated by the crowd. And the band enjoyed themselves.

Fish Fry were great as I haven’t seen them for some time. Play a great style of music that other bands don’t play. Great to see Half Nelson again – like Fish Fry in that they play music from earlier eras. Great set of musicians backing the lovely Sheriden.

Great pottery at the Back to Back Gallery and very well priced. Check them out as the work was outstanding.

This event of the week with be the final Jazz in the Vines with a brilliant line up of artists. Should be a very enjoyable event. A pity to see this go.

Twilight at Taronga Program – some unbelievable music as usual, to cater for everyone’s taste. More info will be added each week to the latter ones.

Update for NIMA’s Underground Jazz gigs, as well as coming up Markets that are a little different.

Music over the week

THURSDAY OCT 27

WHAT’S ON?	VENUE
SPOON RIVER	CIVIC PLAYHOUSE
CLAUDE HAY “ROLLER COASTER TOUR”	STAG & HUNTER HOTEL

FRIDAY OCT 28

WHAT’S ON?	VENUE
OZOMATLI	CAMBRIDGE HOTEL
GREG BRYCE	CRITERION HOTEL, CARRINGTON
BOBBY C	DUKE OF WELLINGTON
ROBBIE URQUHART DUO	LAMBTON BOWLS, SPORT & RECREATION CLUB
LOVE THAT HAT	MARY ELLEN HOTEL
ZANE PENN	MAVERICKS ON THE BAY
REBECCA JOHNSON BAND	MEZZ BAR AT WALLSEND DIGGERS
TRANSVAAL DIAMOND SYNDICATE W/ JIMMY WATTS BAND	STAG & HUNTER HOTEL
THE YEARS	THE BRADFORD HOTEL (RUTHERFORD)
GEN-R-8	WESTS NEW LAMBTON
THE SNOWDROPPERS	THE WICKO

Ozomatli is a six-piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. Very entertaining. 

SATURDAY OCT 29

WHAT’S ON?	VENUE
JAMES MORRISON, LEO SAYER, MENTAL AS ANYTHING, LISA HUNT, EMMA PASK, BOB BARNARD, GEORGE GOLLA & MORE	JAZZ IN THE VINES, TYRELLS VINEYARD, 11AM-6PM
GRANT WALMSLEY FREEBIRD DUO	BAR PETITIE
LEAD BELLIES	BEACH HOTEL
LOKO	BELMONT 16’S
MISBEHAVE	CARDIFF RSL CLUB
DANIEL ARVIDSON	CENTRAL CHARLESTOWN LEAGUES CLUB
RENDEZVOUS DUO	CLUB KOTARA
TWINSANITY	DUKE OF  WELLINGTON
ROCK OZ	HOTEL PREMIER
RENDEZVOUS	KOTARA BOWLING CLUB
THE V DUBS	LAKES HOTEL
ABSOLUTE 80S	LIZOTTE’S NEWCASTLE
DV8 (ALBUM LAUNCH)	MEZZ BAR AT WALLSEND DIGGERS
THE DARREN JACK BAND	STAG & HUNTER HOTEL
THE BIG BANG	STAR HOTEL
THE FLATTRAKKERS	WESTON WORKERS CLUB
CRUZERS	WESTS CARDIFF
SILVERHAIR	WESTS NEW LAMBTON
PHASE III	THE WICKO

SUNDAY OCT 30

WHAT’S ON?	VENUE
NICK RASCHKE	5 SAWYERS
LEADBELLIES	BELMONT BOWLING CLUB
FAILED ROCKSTARS	CATHO PUB
CROCQ DUO	HONEYSUCKLE HOTEL
MIKE HORBACZ	HONEYSUCKLE HOTEL
THE V DUBS	HOTEL PREMIER
GIANT BLUES BAND	KENT HOTEL
HORNET	MARK HOTEL
SNAPE & SON	MEZZ BAR AT WALLSEND DIGGERS
MATT STILLERT	STAG & HUNTER HOTEL
BRUCE MATHISKE'S GUITAR LOUNGE	STAR HOTEL
LOKO	SWANSEA HOTEL
LENNOX LUST, NGARIKI & THE DASTARDLY BASTARDS	THE WICKO

TUESDAY NOV 1

WHAT’S ON?	VENUE
GAVIN AHEARN BAND	GRAND  UNDERGROUND JAZZ
LOKO	MARK HOTEL
DANIEL ARVIDSON	FOGHORN BREWHOUSE
GARETH HUDSON	THE LANDING
PHONIC	SOUTH NEWCASTLE LEAGUES CLUB
BOBBY C	THE STAR

New News

Twilight at Taronga

presented by ANZ
Fri 27 Jan – Sat 11 March, 2017, Taronga Zoo, NSW

Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ Announce 2017
Summer Concert Series Music Program

Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ is thrilled to announce their Summer 2017 music program. A calendar staple and the ultimate destination for music lovers each year, Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ will run from Friday 27 January to Saturday 11 March, set amongst the unique environment of Taronga Zoo, in one of the country's premier open-air events.

Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ offers the unparalleled thrill of an open-air show on the lawns of Taronga Zoo's intimate, fully-licensed natural amphitheatre. Set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour, audiences are invited to enjoy a gourmet antipasto hamper and refreshing drinks as the sun sets, immersing themselves in the magnificence of Sydney in the summer. All tickets to Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ include free same-day Zoo entry, plus free return ferry travel from Circular Quay from 5:15pm; bus transfers from Taronga wharf to the main Zoo entrance; and post-show buses to Spit Junction and Mosman.

Taronga Zoo believes that with the public's help, every species can not only survive, but thrive, and all proceeds from the Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ summer concert series go back into their ongoing conservation work. In 2016 Taronga Zoo launched its legacy for the future and for the wild, dedicating the next 10 years to the conservation of 10 critical species. The 2017 series will champion the first global community action tool, Wildlife Witness to help in the fight against illegal wildlife trade.

TWILIGHT AT TARONGA PRESENTED BY ANZ 2017 LINEUP
Starring, in chronological order

Friday 27 January – PETER GARRETT AND THE ALTER EGOS and KEV CARMODY

The enigmatic Peter Garrett is bringing his band The Alter Egos to the iconic Taronga Zoo to cut the ribbon on the Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ 2017 Summer Concert Series, with a rare coheadline performance with Kev Carmody.

As the fearless frontman who led Midnight Oil through a career spanning 30 years and 12 Top 10 albums, Peter Garrett’s all-star band features Midnight Oil’s Martin Rotsey on guitar, Peter Luscombe (RocKwiz, Paul Kelly) on drums, and Mark Wilson from Jet on bass, and Rosa Morgan (Red Ghost) on keyboards. Together they will perform songs from Peter Garrett’s recently released solo album A Version of Now , which was penned as he looked back on a remarkable journey though music, activism, politics and family for his 2015 memoir, Big Blue Sky.  On its release, the Top 3 charting collection was warmly received by critics and fans alike, with many publications, including Rolling Stone and The Australian, awarding it four star reviews.

Joining Peter Garrett for his performance under the stars is one of Australia’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, storytellers and ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, Kev Carmody. Born of Aboriginal and Irish heritage, Kev Carmody’s songbook has been collected over forty years; politically charged and driven by the history of his peoples’ struggles and set on the land he loves. Join these two iconic singers for a night of soulful performances set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour as we welcome Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ for another year.

Adult (16+)$80.95

Child (4-15yrs)$64.95

Concession (ID required)$72.95

Group 12+$72.25

Saturday 28 January – JO JO ZEP & THE FALCONS and THE SPORTS

Two legendary Australian rock outfits from the 70s and 80s come together for a co-headline show during the opening weekend of Twilight at Taronga 2017 presented by ANZ, both Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Sports are set to grace the Taronga stage for two lively performances under the stars, overlooking Sydney Harbour.

Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons made their mark on the Australian music landscape with their unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, soulful sax and reggae rhythms. The seminal band has performed only a handful of times since their zenith, so this Twilight performance offers a rare opportunity to witness the classic line-up of Joe Camilleri (aka Jo Jo Zep), Jeff Burstin, Tony Faehse, John Power, Wilbur Wilde and Gary Young performing together.

Melburnian new-wave-meets-pub-rock group The Sports launched their career in 1978, spawning 13 singles in four years, including the hits ‘Strangers on a Train’, ‘Who Listens to the Radio’ and ‘Don’t Throw Stones’. The band had four albums reach the Top 40, and their acclaimed sophomore release Don’t Throw Stones (1979) was ranked #51 in the 2010 book 100 Best Australian Albums. Their Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ performance will mark The Sports’ first Sydney show in 30 years. 
Adult (16+)$74.95

Child (4-15yrs)$59.95

Concession (ID required)$67.95

Group 12+$67.25

Friday 3 February – THE RUBENS supported by Bec Sandridge

In 2017 The Rubens will make their Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ debut, supported by Bec Sandridge, for a night set against the picturesque sunset backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

Formed in NSW by brothers Zaac, Sam and Elliott Margin together with friends Scott Baldwin and William Zeglies, over the past five years The Rubens have grown from an outer-suburban indie-rock band to a bona fide force-to-be-reckoned-with. Their sophomore album Hoops (2015), a record which The Music detailed as “crammed with gritty guitars, foot-stomping rhythms and Sam Margin's signature bluesy vocals that ooze country town swag,” debuted at #2 on the ARIA chart first week, with the band subsequently selling out every show on their album tour. After a summer of festival slots and further sold out shows, their lead single, also called ‘Hoops’, scored the top spot on the 2016 triple j Hottest 100, kicking the single into Platinum status.

Joining them on the Twilight stage is Bec Sandridge – the Sydney-via-Glasgow pop/punk off-beat guitarist. Her latest single ‘You’re A F*cking Joke’ was labelled “strikingly anthemic” by Rolling Stone and has received critical acclaim from media all over the country. 
Adult              $74.95 inc BF
Concession   $67.95 inc BF
Child               $59.95 inc BF

Saturday 4 February – KILLING HEIDI supported by Abbe May

Friday 10 February – KASEY CHAMBERS supported by Thelma Plum

Saturday 11 February – BALL PARK MUSIC and THE JUNGLE GIANTS

Thursday 16 February – JET with special guests

Friday 17 February – george supported by Felix Riebl (Cat Empire) and Jack Carty

Saturday 18 February – JAMES MORRISON BIG BAND

Friday 24 February – BJÖRN AGAIN

Saturday 25 February – BJÖRN AGAIN

Friday 3 March – KURT VILE (US) supported by Mick Turner

Saturday 4 March – THE LIVING END ‘TWANGIN' AT TWILIGHT' supported by Gabriella Cohen

Thursday 9 March – TEGAN AND SARA (CAN) with special guests

Friday 10 March – TEENAGE FANCLUB (UK) supported by The Goon Sax

Saturday 11 March – MARTHA WAINWRIGHT (CAN) supported by Oh Pep!

Tickets are on sale now! I will update info for the later ones each week.

The Living End Bring Tour to Newcastle

Aussie legends, The Living End are headed to The Cambridge Hotel on Friday, March 10 2017 as part of their Staring Down The Highway Tour.

Having released their ARIA # 5 album Shift in May; levelling their sold out major city national Shift tour; performing on the at the 2016 AFL Grand Final; headlining festivals around the country; and scoring nominations for Best Rock Album and Best Australian Live Act at this year’s ARIA Awards – so far it has been a year in which the kings of Australian rock reclaimed their throne after a five-year hiatus after their 2011 ARIA-Award winning album, The Ending Is Just The Beginning Repeating.

There is no rest in sight, the band are set to roll on into 2017 hitting regional areas of Australia for their Staring Down The Highway Tour, starting in March. These regional shows will see the band play a series of mediums-sized venues and clubs, allowing fans the chance to see them play some of their most intimate shows in years.

They will be supported by Australia’s premier Psychedelic Reggae Ska Doom Metal Punk Rock band From Hell and triple j faves The Bennies, who will bring a whole-new brand of punk rock energy and exuberance to the stage, sure to wow TLE fans with their high-flying antics. Having previously supported punk heavyweights like NOFX AND Rancid, they’re no strangers to playing with punk rock royalty, and they’re set to claim another picture card when they head out with The Living End in March.

To coincide with the tour announce, the band have also released the brand-new video for their latest single ‘Staring Down The Barrel.’

Newy Burger Co

Bringing tasty burgers and catering to Newy! Haven’t heard anything about this. Based in Cambridge Hotel. Check out their menu on their website (see below). Looks like a great menu and compares well with Grill’d, who I thoroughly recommend for an occasional hit of hamburger.

Open Wednesday 4pm-9pm, Thursday - Saturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-8pm.

Located inside the Cambridge Hotel, 789 Hunter Street Newcastle.

http://www.newyburgerco.com.au/

Spanish Street Party

Fri 4^th Nov 7:00-10:00pm

FREE EVENT: Celebrating the Spanish influence on John Olsen's art practice, come and join us for an outdoor fiesta on the doorstep of Newcastle Art Gallery to open our summer exhibition JOHN OLSEN: The City's Son.

Choose from a range of food vendors and enjoy a plate of paella or tapas with Sangria – or maybe some Argentinean pork ribs with a couple of Spanish beers. Musical performances by Karavana Flamenca and Club Havana, two of the best Spanish music ensembles in Australia, will help fill the dance floor.

Karavana Flamenca covers a potent mix of Spanish gypsy, Flamenco and Cuban music to start; then Club Havana will get you swinging your hips with a hot Latin fusion of musical rhythms and styles from Cuba to Brazil.

Be part of this festive community atmosphere to celebrate Newcastle and our region. It will be a night not to be missed!

Last Fridays at Newcastle Regional Art Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery is open until 8.00pm on Friday 28 October and 25 November 2016.Free admission. Refreshments available for purchase.

The Olive Tree Market

The Olive Tree Market is part of the renaissance currently taking place in Newcastle’s artisan community. Started in 2008, The Olive Tree Market is the Leading Contemporary Handmade Art & Design Market in Newcastle and the launching pad for over 150 creative minds!’

The Olive Tree Market is constantly growing and evolving with talented creatives joining the market each month. Discover our emerging artists section, take home amazing gourmet artisan produce and sit back and take in the sounds of talented local musicians! See you under the Olive Tree.

Dates for Olive Tree Market

Nov 5th 2016           9am - 3pm

Nov 19th 2016         9am - 3pm

Dec 3rd 2016            9am - 3pm

Dec 17th 2016          9am - 3pm

Art Bazaar Lambton Park

Art Bazaar is being held at Lambton Park on Sunday 27 November 2016 from 9am – 3pm. Surrounded by beautiful parklands & great scenery, Art Bazaar will feature over 60 Hunter based Artisan stall holders who will have a huge array of original, handmade, unique and quality products on offer. Newcastle’s essential Christmas Shopping destination also has plenty of free parking, entertainment, fine food, Art in the Park, & all are welcome to participate in the ancient practice of labyrinth walking with a labyrinth by Max Greive, labyrinth facilitator.

Art Bazaar has cemented it’s reputation as the event that showcases the Hunter’s creative & vibrant art community that locals & visitors look forward to three times every year. Visitors will also be delighted with the food & music being offered alongside our member’s stalls.

Art Bazaar has developed into a major art event for the region which now attracts many visitors from out of the area and is the Hunter’s premier artisan and design marketplace. Art Bazaar is a great way to show families and visitors how wonderful our creative community is. Recent accolades include Volunteer Grants 2015, 2015 Hunter Local Business Awards Finalist, 2015 Stockland Community Grants Winner & 2014 QantasLink Hunter & Central Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism Finalist.

HAN is a non-profit membership of artisans from the Hunter who carefully hand pick stallholders to ensure that shoppers have an array of local, handmade, unique, original & quality products, making Art Bazaar an affordable opportunity for both the public & the creative people of Newcastle and the Hunter. Enjoy meeting the artists and designers who have carefully created for the reputable event providing access beyond the boundaries of the gallery.

Hunt & Gather Markets

Boutique Designer Markets

Pacific Park Newcastle East | 3rd Saturday of the Month | 9am - 2pm

We love to shop. We love the thrill of the hunt. We love discovering new things. We love meeting new people. We love live music. We love design. We love local. We love meeting the talent behind the creation. We love really good food. We love the sun, the beach and laying in the shade of big ol' trees...

And so with an obsession for hunting and gathering at markets over the world, and a passion for good design, we set off to create a market with high standards in quality, that creates a network of support, and that has a relaxed vibe and local feel.

Newcastle East is bursting with creative talent and Pacific Park has given Hunt&Gather a beautiful home under big old fig trees, nestled between the natural beauty of Newcastle Beach and the richness and diversity of Hunter street.

Hunt&Gather is a way to bring all of the things we love together, to add value to our community, and give the good folk of Newcastle a feelgood place to come together!

Hunt&Gather is a monthly event that showcases the work of designers, artists, musicians, collectors and food lovers from Newcastle and beyond. Established in November 2013 as a boutique marketplace to bring like minded people together, and to give Newcastle a much needed regular community event.

In a city so full of creative and youthful individuals, Hunt&Gather provides a regular event carefully curated and edited for these innovative people. A marketplace to set up shop, and to spend the day in good company with great music, good food, in a supportive, fun and friendly atmosphere.

Lighthouse Folk Festival

Sat 19 Nov, Norah Head Lighthouse

On Saturday 19th November, the headland will come alive with the inaugural Lighthouse Folk Festival – a one-of-a-kind live music experience where patrons can take in the amazing views and stellar sounds of some of Australia’s finest musicians, while enjoying local pop-up food stalls and boutique bar offering from the Coast’s very own Six String Brewing Co.

Paul Kelly & Charlie Owen

Headlining the event are two legends of the Australian music scene, Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen, who will treat fans to songs from their exciting new collaboration, as well as some favourites from Kelly’s formidable canon of hits.

Winterbourne

Following a massive national tour and the release of their latest EP Pendulum, Central Coast duo, Winterbourne, are excited to hit the stage in their hometown and showcase their distinctive melodies, punchy riffs, and live energy they’ve become nationally renowned for.

Husky

Sharing the stage will be Melbourne’s folk outfit, Husky, who have just returned to home soil after a year of touring throughout Europe, eagerly working on their 3rd album set for release later this year.

Elwood Myre

Local troubadour, Elwood Myre and his band will also grace the stage with their warm 70s Americana-inspired folk rock.

Ainslie Wills

Described as ‘the Australian version of Tina Turner’, Ainslie Wills will set the Lighthouse Folk Festival stage on fire with her powerhouse vocals, commanding presence, and genre-bending progressive pop.

MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Not so New News

Sculpture by the Sea 

20TH ANNIVERSARY BONDI EXHIBITION

20 OCTOBER – 6 NOVEMBER 2016

Sculpture by the Sea returns to the Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach coastal walk. See the coastal walk transformed into a 2km long temporary sculpture park featuring over 
100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world.

Get excited and organised for your visit with our information for visitors & local residents. We’ve got tips on getting to the exhibition, some great local places to eat and stay.

Get involved during the exhibition with the Sculpture by the Sea Education Program, Aqualand Artist Talks and free Tactile Tours. Find out all about the Exhibiting Artists and the Awards & Subsidies we have on offer for the artists this year. Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and subscribe to our e-newsletter for all the latest news.

WHEN

20 October – 6 November 2016

WHERE

Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, Sydney, Australia

ENQUIRIES

+61 2 8399 0233 | info@sculpturebythesea.com

Back to Back Galleries

Soul Sisters – Vanessa Turton, Maureen Lindus & Diane Scorse

Paintings by Turton, ceramic works by Lindus and Scorse.

Opens Fri 21, 6pm, until Nov 6.

Gallery hours: Fri-Sun, 11am-5pm

57 Bull St, Cooks Hill

Bitter and Twisted Boutique Beer Festival

Over 80 Boutique Beers

Tickets sold out for Saturday

LOCATION

Maitland Gaol
6-18 John Street
East Maitland

DATE

5 & 6 November 2016

Sat: 10:00 - 6.00pm
Sun: 10:00 - 4.00pm

Need to get onto the web site to check out the prices, and order.

www.bitterandtwisted.com.au

Bands on Sunday:

ASH GRUNWALD - Without pretension, without doubt.

HEY GERONIMO - Warped, indie pop

CHEAP FAKES - Suave moves and catchy tunes

THE BUZZARD MIX - Soul, ska, funk and reggae

NSW Art Gallery

Nude: art from the Tate collection – coming in Novermber

It is one of art’s oldest subjects – and often its most controversial.

Over 100 major representations of the nude across multiple artforms. At the heart of the show lies the world’s most famous image of erotic love, Auguste Rodin’s sculpture The kiss.
In a partnership between Tate, London and the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney, Nude: art from the Tate collection will present over 100 major representations of the nude, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Lucian Freud, Henri Matisse, Louise Bourgeois, Marlene Dumas and Sarah Lucas.

At the heart of the show lies the world’s most famous image of erotic love, Auguste Rodin’s sculpture The kiss 1901-04. Never before has this work from Tate’s collection left Europe. Other notable works include Pierre Bonnard’s The bath 1925, Picasso’sNude woman in a red armchair 1932, Sylvia Sleigh’s Paul Rosano reclining 1974, Ron Mueck’s Wild man 2005 and Rineke Dijkstra’s Julie, Den Haag, Netherlands, February 29 1994.

Each artist in the exhibition offers a different way of looking at the naked human body. Some look tenderly; some idealise it; some look anxiously or politically. Together they show how the nude in art has persisted yet changed, shifting shape and acquiring new meanings in the hands of successive generations, from the idealising painters of the Victorian era to the artist-provocateurs of our time.

Nude: art from the Tate collection is a spectacular tour through many major art movements, including romanticism, cubism, expressionism, realism, surrealism and feminism. It is also a story of beauty, truth, desire, vulnerability and human drama.

The presentation of this exhibition is a collaboration between Tate and the Art Gallery ofNSW, and part of the 2016-17 Sydney International Art Series.

Opens 5 Nov , contact Art Gallery to buy tickets

There’s much to love at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 2017.
Following the huge success of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera which is in its final week, in 2017 the Gallery continues to present exhibitions on significant Australian and international artists including Andy Warhol, Rembrandt, Georgia O’Keeffe along with Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith, Mikala Dwyer, Mervyn Bishop, Robert Mapplethorpe and many more.

Adman: Warhol before pop

Adman focuses on the formative years of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. It provides surprising insights into the beginning of Warhol’s career, from his award-winning work as a commercial illustrator through to his first, little-known exhibitions.

25 Feb – 28 May 2017

John Olsen: the you beaut country

This exhibition surveys 70 years of the career of one of Australia’s most distinguished artists. It is the most comprehensive exhibition mounted on Olsen's work and includes paintings, ceramics, tapestries and works on paper drawn from public and private collections.10 March – 12 June 2017

O'Keeffe, Preston, Cossington Smith: making modernism  

This exhibition brings together the iconic work of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe with modernist masterpieces by two of Australia’s most celebrated 20th-century artists, Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith.1 Jul – 2 Oct 2017 

Robert Mapplethorpe: the perfect medium

Mapplethorpe is among the most influential visual artists of the late 20th-century. This exhibition presents a selection of his photographs from floral still lifes and rare colour photographs to his controversial erotic imagery.28 Oct 2017 – 18 Feb 2018 

Rembrandt and the Dutch golden age

This is the first exhibition at the Gallery devoted to the greatest Dutch painters of the 17th century and the flourishing artistic culture of the time. Drawn from the Rijksmuseum, it includes masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Ruisdael, Hals, de Heem, de Hooch, Lievens and Leyster.11 Nov 2017 – 18 Feb 2018 

                                                                                                                                                     

Other highlights include The National 2017: new Australian art; Passion and procession: art of the Philippines as part of the Bayanihan Philippines Art Project; Mikayla Dwyer; and the return of The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes.

Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000 
Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day

Yoga on The Rooftop (Westfield Kotara)

20 Oct – 24 Nov

Thursday       3 Nov        9:30 am – 10:30 am

Thursday       10 Nov      9:30 am – 10:30 am

Thursday       17 Nov      9:30 am – 10:30 am

Thursday       24 Nov      9:30 am – 10:30 am

Now the kids are back to school find your ZEN on The Rooftop at Westfield Kotara every Thursday in October and November from 9.30am – 10.30am.

Treena Francis from Balance Collective will take you on a journey and allow you to escape and leave the outside world behind.

Book your spot on The Rooftop today by emailing city@balancecollective.com.au with your name and date of session you would like to attend.

*Weather pending, if raining the Yoga will not go ahead.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Newcastle Region Library presents the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London. The exhibition opens at the Lovett Gallery on 18 November.

Entry by gold coin donation.  The exhibition is on until 25 February 2017 with 100 awe-inspiring images.

Event:

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition - 18 November to 25 February

Date:

18 Nov - 25 Feb

Description:

The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at the Lovett Gallery on 18 November 2016, featuring 100 awe-inspiring images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breath-taking wild landscapes.
'Wildlife Photographer of the Year' is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for over 50 years. Launching in 1965 and attracting 361 entries, today the competition receives over 42,000 entries from 96 countries highlighting its enduring appeal. This year’s 100 award-winning images will embark on an international tour that allows them to be seen by millions of people across six continents.Entry by gold coin donation.
Launches Friday 18 November, 6pm.All welcome - RSVP essential
Lovett Gallery exhibition dates:
18 November 2016 - 25 February 2017Opening Times:Monday to Wednesday: 9.30am - 8pm
Thursday and Friday: 9.30am - 5pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 2pm
Closed public holidays

GIG GUIDE! From Gleny Rae Virus

Thursday 27th Oct - 10 String Symphony (Nashville USA)

Sunset Studio crn Maitland Rd and Selwyn St Mayfield

BYO drinks, pizza and pasta available til 8.15pm

Tix $20 at the door or please consider prebooking

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 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

Tues Nov 1

Gavin Ahearn Band

Gavin Ahearn – Piano

Karl Laskowski – Saxophone

Max Alduca – Bass

Dan Kennedy – Drums

Tues Nov 8

Jono Burgess Trio

Jono Burgess - Bass

Jeremy Minnett - Guitar

Thomas Dawson - Drums

Special Guest:

Sophie Aked - Vocals

Tues Nov 15

Chin Suzuki

Dave Jackson – Saxophone

Steve Barry – Piano

Chin Suzuki – Bass

Okamura Ko - Drums

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 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.

Foghorn Brewery

218 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300

Fri 28 OCT 2016

MATT PURCELL

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

PISTOL PETE

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 LOWE

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

DJANGO DJAM

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 GLEESON

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 JOHNS

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

NIQ REEFMAN

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

GLENY RAE VIRUS AND HER BLUEGRASS PLAYBOYS

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

HOLLY WILSON

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

SUNDAY JAZZ: HALF NELSON

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

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/Weddings the last 10yrs has seen a growing respect for Jake’s smooth vocals and impressive guitar…

Sun 20 NOV 2016

MATT SEMMENS

 “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’.

Murray’s Brewery Gigs

3443 Nelson Bay Rd, Bobs Farm NSW 2316

Check out Murray’s brewing history through the website:

http://murraysbrewingco.com.au/us.php

OCTOBER 2016

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

InTouch magazine

Check out this local magazine as it covers events coming up in the region.

http://www.intouchmagazine.com.au/all-issues

The Regal Theatre

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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (PG)

FRIDAY at 7.30pm  Complimentary Cocktails for first 25 arrivalsA humorous and heartfelt journey of a father (Viggo Mortensen, Lord of the Rings) and his six children forced to reintegrate into society after living off-the-grid in the American wilderness for a decade.
“Not only is it wonderful – it is comedic, gorgeous and just the right amount of sad.”  The Guardian 
“Charmingly eccentric, sweet and funny. Viggo Mortensen is terrific.” – Entertainment Weekly 
“Deep, heartfelt and utterly compelling. Reminiscent of Little Miss Sunshine.” – Hollywood Reporter

SULLY (M

SATURDAY at 12 Noon Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream, mini meat pies, sandwiches, sherry, coffee and selection of Twinings Teas 
SUNDAY at 7pm Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
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 reliableJimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda or Gregory Peck type of guy you could always count on to do the right thing.”  –Hollywood Reporter

BRIDGET JONES'S BABY (M)

SATURDAY at 3pm   Baby Shower: Champagne for All!
Renee Zellweger reprises her signature role as a single woman, this time facing the challenges of motherhood, unsure if Colin Firth (the dripping wet Darcy fromPride & Prejudice) or Patrick Dempsey (Dr. McDreamy from Gray’s Anatomy) is the father. Co-starring and co-written by Oscar winner Emma Thompson. 
“A warm, witty and welcome return – intelligently evolved and an absolute hoot. As Bridget would say: ‘v. good’.”  – Total Film
“More than a match for the original, and features an ensemble cast of excellent comic actors who are led from the front by Renee Zellweger with her usual bravery and aplomb.” –Empire

DOUGH (M)

SUNDAY at 12 Midday  Includes Light Breakfast: Choice of Pancakes, Fruit Salad, Yoghurt,  Ham & Cheese Croissant, Orange Juice, Tea, Coffee & Sherry
The fortunes of a struggling Jewish bakery are turned around when a young, pot-dealing apprentice begins adding weed to the dough in this British comedy. StarsJonathan Pryce  (Game of Thrones), Pauline Collins  (Shirley Valentine ) andJerome Holder .
“A culture-clash comedy that kept me laughing throughout.” – San Diego Reader
“A feel-good film from England. Hits a sweet spot.” – indiewire“Dough’-lightful! 4 Stars.”  – New York Weekly Times

HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M)

SUNDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
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

REGAL SCREENING PROGRAMAll tickets $8 unless otherwise advertised
FRIDAY 28 Oct - SUNDAY 30 OctFri 28 Oct at 7.30pm  CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals. 
Sat 29 Oct at 12 Noon  SULLY (M) Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream
Sat 29 Oct at 3pm  BRIDGET JONES'S BABY (M) Baby  Shower: Champagne & Cupcakes for All.
Sat 29 Oct at 7.30pm  Halloween: MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (M) Halloween Party. Prizes for Best Dressed!
Sun 30 Oct at 12 Noon  DOUGH (M) Includes Light Breakfast
Sun 30 Oct 3pm  HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M)  Includes Treats 
Sun 30 Oct at 7pm  SULLY (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the PantryFRIDAY 4 Nov - SUNDAY 6 NovFri 4 Nov at 7.30pm  Cult Classic Friday/US Election Special: TO BE OR NOT TO BE (PG) Complimentary cocktails for first 25. Have your photo taken with Hillary! 
Sat 5 Nov at 12 Noon  THE CARER (M) Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream
Sat 5 Nov at 3pm SULLY (M)  Complimentary Treats
Sat 5 Nov at 7.30pm  Italian Night: GOD WILLING (M) $10 Includes Wine, Antipasto Platters & Tirimisu
Sun 6 Nov at 12 Noon BRIDGET JONES'S BABY (M) Includes Champagne Breakfast
Sun 6 Nov 3pm  HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE Final Screening (M) Includes Treats 
Sun 6 Nov at 7pm  CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry

FRIDAY 11 - SUNDAY 13 Nov
Fri 11 Nov at 7.30pm   Remembrance Day Screening: SUNSET SONG (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals. 
Sat 12 Nov at 12 Noon  HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (M) Includes High Tea with warm scones, jam & cream
Sat 12 Nov at 3pm  DOUGH (M) Complimentary Treats
Sat 12 Nov at 7.30pm  Special Event: THE LODGER (PG) To be introduced by 3 time Emmy winner, composer, Ashley Irwin.
Sun 13 Nov at 12 Noon  THE CARER (M) Includes Light Breakfast
Sun 13 Nov 3pm  SULLY (M) Includes Treats 
Sun 13 Nov at 7pm  THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry

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

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

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

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/index.html

Gigs from now on:

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?

Tyrells Vineyard

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

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!

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!

"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	SALE DATES	TICKET PRICE	BOOKING FEE	TOTAL PRICE*
GENERAL ADMISSION - STANDING	Sales Close: 4:00pm, Tue 15th Nov, 2016	$65.00	$5.30	$70.30
A RESERVE (Dinner & Show)	Sales Close: 4:00pm, Tue 15th Nov, 2016	$125.00	$6.60	$131.60
B RESERVE - HIGH TABLES + STOOLS (Dinner & Show)	Sales Close: 4:00pm, Tue 15th Nov, 2016	$125.00	$6.60	$131.60
C RESERVE - HIGH TABLES + STOOLS (Dinner & Show)	Sales Close: 4:00pm, Tue 15th Nov, 2016	$125.00	$6.60	$131.60

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

3.00pm     Gates Open
3.55pm     Mark Wilkinson
5.00pm     Archie Roach
6.15pm     Russell Morris
7.30pm     Xavier Rudd
9.00pm     Rodriguez                                                            10.30pm   Approximate Finish

Sat 10 Dec – Ted Mulry Gang Reunite for Ted!

Belmont 16 Footers

Saturday, 10th December
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

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

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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

Dress code - Black Tie (Formal)
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.