In Review: Glenn Hughes and Robben Ford joined the Ginger Baker’s and Jack Bruce’s sons and Eric’s nephew to present a great night of Cream music at the amazing State Theatre last night. Glenn Hughes brought the crowed to their feet with his vocals - he puts the A in Apex musician.
Sat & Sun picks: Wicko from afternoon onwards looks good on Sat, Mick Standen on vocals is definitely worth the check out and new band Vortex at the Gal - Gallipoli Club Hamilton. As always so much on Sunday to see but Voodoo Express are well worth seeing and The Years would go well at Queens Wharf Hotel..
Music, etc, Coming Up
FRI, 26 MAY
Lizotte's
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BOWIE UNZIPPED
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Wickham Park Hotel
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BUZZARD MIX
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Stag & Hunter Hotel
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DARREN JACK BAND
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Gallipoli Legion Club
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MARTIN ROTOLO’S CURIOUS FINGERS
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Mezz Bar
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KISSTORY
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Lass O’Gowrie
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PAPER THIN + AZIM & HIS LOVELY BONES + NTL LANDMARKS
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Wests Nelson Bay Diggers
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SWINGSHIFT - THE COLD CHISEL SHOW
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Newcastle City Hall
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SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: DOUBLE DELIGHT
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Honeysuckle Hotel
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PHONIC TRIO
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Duke Of Wellington
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BOBBY C
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Maryland Tavern
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DANIEL ARVIDSON
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Royal Federal Hotel
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LOKO
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Star Hotel Newcastle
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PAPARAZZI
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SAT, 27 MAY
Lizotte's
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DIRE STRAITS - GREATEST HITS TRIBUTE
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Civic Theatre Newcastle
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DOUG ANTHONY ALLSTARS
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Wickham Park Hotel
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GRANT WAMSLEY FREEBIRD DUO + THE YEARS
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Stag & Hunter Hotel
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MICK HART
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Mezz Bar
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MISBEHAVE
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Queens Wharf Hotel
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SUE AND MIKEY SHOW
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Newcastle Entertainment Centre & Showground
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WORLD'S BIGGEST CAR BOOT SALE
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Galipolli Club - Hamilton
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VORTEX
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Club Kotara
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DANIEL ARVIDSON
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Mark Hotel
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MARK WELLS DUO
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Caves Beachside Hotel
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PAPARAZZI
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Jewells Tavern
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WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE - THE BON JOVI SHOW
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Wests Nelson Bay Diggers
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PHONIC DUO
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SUN, 28 MAY
Lizotte's
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LISA HANNIGAN (IRE)
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Wickham Park Hotel
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MICK STANDEN + VOODOO EXPRESS
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Newcastle Entertainment Centre & Showground
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NEWCASTLE FARMER'S MARKET
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Mezz Bar
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SUE AND MIKEY SHOW
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Queens Wharf Hotel
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THE YEARS
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Premier Hotel
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V DUBS
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Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre
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WARATAH BRASS PERFORMING AT WARNERS BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE ON SUNDAY 28TH MAY 2017. THE TRAINING BAND WILL GIVE A HALF HOUR CONCERT AT 1.30PM.
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Star Hotel Newcastle
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BRUCE MATHISKE'S GUITAR LOUNGE
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Mark Hotel
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LOKO
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TUE, 30 MAY
FogHorn Brewhouse
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HOMEBREW: OPEN MIC
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Grand Hotel
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NIMA PRESENTS: MATT CROSS & FRIENDS @ THE UNDERGROUND
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BIGLOVEGOWILD
NEW TICKET GIVE AWAYS COMING SOON .....
New News
MARTIN ROTOLO’S CURIOUS FINGERS
Key Player Productions presents live funk, soul, jazz and swing every Thursday, upstairs at the Gallipoli Legion Club, Hamilton. Tickets at the door 7.30pm for 8pm start. Email enquiries.
Key Player Productions is dedicated to bringing funk, big band, soul...really, any music that gets a crowd going and shows them a good time...to the Gallipoli Legions Club, upper level stage!
We want to send you home, spreading the word to your friends and family how Newcastle is stacked full of ridiculously talented musicians who showcase their talents right here in Hamilton, NSW, for everyone to come and enjoy on a weekly basis.
Please spread the word, join the party starting January 2017 and if you've got a great musical talent that aligns with our vision, perhaps you would also like to become one of our showcased Key Players...
Friday May 26 Martin Rotolo's Curious Fingers
June 1 - Ol' Greg & The Funk
June 8 - Fish Fry.
June 1 - Ol' Greg & The Funk
June 8 - Fish Fry.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
June Long weekend
Fri 9 June – 8pm
Sat 10 June – 8pm
Sun 11 June – 8pm
Civic Theatre
THE REGAL CINEMA
Call for Cup Cakes
The Regal is hosting Australia's Biggest Morning Tea this Saturday and will have a cake stall & raffle. Donations of cup cakes, biscuits, fudge or any goodies gratefully received. Please drop off donations from 5pm Friday and 10am Saturday.
All proceeds go to the Cancer Council of Australia plus $1 from every ticket sold to The Biggest Morning Tea with A Street Cat Named Bob.11am Morning Tea for 12 Midday screening.
All proceeds go to the Cancer Council of Australia plus $1 from every ticket sold to The Biggest Morning Tea with A Street Cat Named Bob.11am Morning Tea for 12 Midday screening.
Mark Your Diary: Sunday 11 June
Bond Night…James Bond
Roger Moore Tribute
Bond Night…James Bond
Roger Moore Tribute
“Nobody Does It Better"
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (PG)
Here’s all you need to know.
Bond: Roger Moore.
Bond: Roger Moore.
Bond Girl: Barbara Bach (Mrs Ringo Starr).
Bond Villain: Jaws (Richard Kiel).
Nominated for Best Comedy (!) by the Writers’ Guild of America.
Voted No. 5 Best Bond Film of All Time
Martinis (shaken, not stirred) Dress code: Come as you are or frock up.
DENIAL (PG)
FRIDAY at 7.30pm Complimentary Gin & Tonics for first 25 arrivals.
In this thrilling true story, the U.S. and England clash as an outspoken American writer (Rachel Weisz, The Light Between Oceans) is dragged through the British courts by a Holocaust denier (Timothy Spall,Mr Turner).
"A gripping drama...and excellent cast." David Stratton, The Australia
“Another illuminating performance by Rachel Weisz and a brilliant screenplay by the distinguished British playwright David Hare make Denial one of the most powerful and riveting courtroom dramas ever made.” – New York Observer
FRIDAY at 7.30pm Complimentary Gin & Tonics for first 25 arrivals.
In this thrilling true story, the U.S. and England clash as an outspoken American writer (Rachel Weisz, The Light Between Oceans) is dragged through the British courts by a Holocaust denier (Timothy Spall,Mr Turner).
"A gripping drama...and excellent cast." David Stratton, The Australia
“Another illuminating performance by Rachel Weisz and a brilliant screenplay by the distinguished British playwright David Hare make Denial one of the most powerful and riveting courtroom dramas ever made.” – New York Observer
A STREET CAT NAMED BOB
SATURDAY 11am Biggest Morning Tea for 12 Noon Screening
True British feel-good story, based on the bestselling memoir, about a busker named James who has his life transformed by none other than a stray cat named Bob. The cat, Bob, is played in the movie by the real-life cat, Bob.
“Inspirational feel-good cinema.” New York Times
“Life-affirming.” Total Film
True British feel-good story, based on the bestselling memoir, about a busker named James who has his life transformed by none other than a stray cat named Bob. The cat, Bob, is played in the movie by the real-life cat, Bob.
“Inspirational feel-good cinema.” New York Times
“Life-affirming.” Total Film
(Morning tea provided. $1 from every ticket and proceeds from Cake Stall and Raffle go directly to the Cancer Council. Please bring along any donated goods for Cake stall on the day).
LOVING (PG) NOMINATED FOR PALME D'OR, CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
SATURDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
A moving real-life tale of a mixed-race marriage in 1950s America. Stars Australia’s Joel Edgerton and Ireland’s Ruth Negga in her Oscar-nominated performance.
“Powerful and uplifting.” – Independent (UK)
“Features two of the best American performances of the past several years, from Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negg ” – Variety
“Loving soars thanks to its narrative approach and career-best performances from Negga and Edgerton.” – Empire
SATURDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
A moving real-life tale of a mixed-race marriage in 1950s America. Stars Australia’s Joel Edgerton and Ireland’s Ruth Negga in her Oscar-nominated performance.
“Powerful and uplifting.” – Independent (UK)
“Features two of the best American performances of the past several years, from Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negg ” – Variety
“Loving soars thanks to its narrative approach and career-best performances from Negga and Edgerton.” – Empire
GOING IN STYLE (PG) No. 4 at the Australian Box Office!
SATURDAY at 7.30pm Includes choice of dessert, cheese plate & portSUNDAY at 12 Noon Includes brunch with pancakes, maple syrup, fruit salad, ham & cheese croissants, OJ, tea, filer coffee from 11.30am
Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin play a trio of former factory workers who, struggling to make ends meet, take matters into their own hands in this heist comedy, also starring Ann-Margaretas the lively love interest.
“Freeman and Arkin are spot on, but it is Caine who stands out.” The Australian
"We get to enjoy three of our finest elder actors showing just how easy they can make it all look...with an ending that leaves us smiling, with not one but several twists along the way." New England Movie Weekly
SATURDAY at 7.30pm Includes choice of dessert, cheese plate & portSUNDAY at 12 Noon Includes brunch with pancakes, maple syrup, fruit salad, ham & cheese croissants, OJ, tea, filer coffee from 11.30am
Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin play a trio of former factory workers who, struggling to make ends meet, take matters into their own hands in this heist comedy, also starring Ann-Margaretas the lively love interest.
“Freeman and Arkin are spot on, but it is Caine who stands out.” The Australian
"We get to enjoy three of our finest elder actors showing just how easy they can make it all look...with an ending that leaves us smiling, with not one but several twists along the way." New England Movie Weekly
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (MA15+) OSCAR WINNER: BEST ACTOR & SCRIPT
SUNDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
SUNDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
An uncle is forced to take care of his teenage nephew, starring Casey Affleck and Lucas Hedges with Michelle Williams, all in Oscar-nominated performances.
“What you may not have heard is that, for the vast majority of its running time, it is very, very funny. A great film. It is thoroughly involving, deeply moving, and sparkles with humanity.” – ABC Radio
“One of the best films you will see in 2017.” – Sydney Sun-Herald
“What you may not have heard is that, for the vast majority of its running time, it is very, very funny. A great film. It is thoroughly involving, deeply moving, and sparkles with humanity.” – ABC Radio
“One of the best films you will see in 2017.” – Sydney Sun-Herald
Rosalie Blum (M) 1hr 35mins
SUNDAY at 7pm Includes hors d’oevres & croque-en-bouche
“Poignant, original and full of surprises”
“Wonderful! Full of laughs, twists and turns. A revelation”.
“A wistful comedy built on happy circumstances”.
“A winner! Original, touching and very, very funny”.
REGAL SCREENINGS
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
Friday 26 May - Sunday 28 May
Fri 26 May at 7.30pm DENIAL (M) Complimentary gin & tonics for first 25 arrivals.
Sat 27 May at 12 Noon Australia's Biggest Morning Tea with A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (PG) Includes Complimentary High Tea, Raffle, Cake Stall
Sat 27 May at 3pm LOVING (PG) Includes Treats
Sat 27 May at 7.30pm GOING IN STYLE (PG) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 28 May at 12 Noon GOING IN STYLE (PG) Includes Brunch
Sun 28 May at 3pm MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (MA15+) Includes Treats
Sun 28 May at 7pm French Night: ROSALIE BLUM (M) $10Friday 2 June - Sunday 4 JuneFri 2 June at 7.30pm Cult Classic: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (Featuring the music of the Beatles) (M) $10 Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals.
Sat 3 June at 12 Noon LOVING (PG) Includes Complimentary High Tea
Sat 3 June at 3pm GOING IN STYLE (M) Includes Treats
Sat 3 June at 7.30pm A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 4 June at 12 Noon A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (PG) Includes Brunch
Sun 4 June at 3pm JASPER JONES (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 4 June at 7pm DENIAL (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
Fri 26 May at 7.30pm DENIAL (M) Complimentary gin & tonics for first 25 arrivals.
Sat 27 May at 12 Noon Australia's Biggest Morning Tea with A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (PG) Includes Complimentary High Tea, Raffle, Cake Stall
Sat 27 May at 3pm LOVING (PG) Includes Treats
Sat 27 May at 7.30pm GOING IN STYLE (PG) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 28 May at 12 Noon GOING IN STYLE (PG) Includes Brunch
Sun 28 May at 3pm MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (MA15+) Includes Treats
Sun 28 May at 7pm French Night: ROSALIE BLUM (M) $10Friday 2 June - Sunday 4 JuneFri 2 June at 7.30pm Cult Classic: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (Featuring the music of the Beatles) (M) $10 Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals.
Sat 3 June at 12 Noon LOVING (PG) Includes Complimentary High Tea
Sat 3 June at 3pm GOING IN STYLE (M) Includes Treats
Sat 3 June at 7.30pm A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 4 June at 12 Noon A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (PG) Includes Brunch
Sun 4 June at 3pm JASPER JONES (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 4 June at 7pm DENIAL (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
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
POIGNANT AND AWARD WINNING IMAGES…THE NIKON-WALKLEY EXHIBITION
It’s an old cliché to say a picture is worth a thousand words. But when it comes to the finalists in the prestigious Nikon-Walkley Awards for Excellence in Photojournalism, it’s not just a cliché - it’s the truth.
The highest honour in Australian photojournalism, the awards recognise those photographers who have most vividly and memorably captured their subject across a range of genres, from news and sport to portraiture and photographic essays.
The work of a split second or months of preparation, the images are both evocative and insightful, portraying the story perhaps even more poignantly than the words written by the journalists, which accompanied them in print.
More than 2500 images were entered in the 2016 awards, with the judges narrowing it down to three finalists in each of the six categories before deciding upon the six winners, as well as the overall Photo of the Year.
Depending on which newspaper you read, you may have come across some of the images last year, but Newcastle and Lake Macquarie residents now have a chance to see a selection of the finalists all in one place when the Nikon-Walkley Press Photography Exhibition opens at Wallsend District Library this month.
The exhibition also provides a chance to reflect on some of the biggest stories to make headlines last year, as well as outstanding moments in sport, daily life and news, captured both in our own backyards and in the furthest corners of the globe.
Opening on April 6, the exhibition will run through until May 28, with viewing available Monday to Friday from 1pm to 8pm, Saturday from 9.30am to 2pm and on Sunday from 1.30pm to 5pm.
intouch Magazine was given a sneak peek at some of the amazing images that make up the exhibition and have been allowed to share a few of our favourites, and the stories behind them, with our readers this month.
For more information about the exhibition visit www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/
THE WICKHAM PARK HOTEL
Solid Rock
Fri May 26, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Solid Rock
Oz Tributes Band!
The Years
Sat May 27, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Grant Walmsley Freebird Duo
Local legend Grant Walmsley will be rockin out in the Beer Garden with a very special guest!
9:00pm - 12:30am 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, lead singer Crystel Young, and accomplished musician Ben Pettett.
Voodoo Express
Sun May 28, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Mick Standen
A local favourite!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Voodoo Express
Big Sound and Big Talent!
It's Voodoo Express
Blackest Sabbath
Thu June 01, 2017
8:00pm - 11:00pm Blackest Sabbath
A tribute to the kings of metal. Featuring Rob Bell, Justin Ngariki, Steve Mac and Jarrod Daunt.
Viagro
Fri June 02, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Viagro
A Rock, punk outfit from Newcastle featuring Palzy Daivah (vocals, bass guitar and cymbals) Adem Daivah (vocals, guitar, kick and snare drums)
Blues Exile
Sun June 04, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm John Larder
A Wicko favourite!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Blues Exile
A group of musicians who got together by chance with a mutual respect & passion for the Blues. Together we bring a unique & sincere quality to the music.
Shivoo
Fri May 09, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Shivoo
“Shivoo” (meaning to party and celebrate), is a 4 piece rock/pop act located in Newcastle. Covering 70’s to contemporary pop/rock.
The Porkers + Local Resident Failure + Bad Luck Kitty
Sat June 10, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Phoenix Pritchard
A soloist with an amazing voice!
9:00pm - 12:30am The Porkers + Local Resident Failure + Bad Luck Kitty
Newcastle's infamous ska band, The Porkers, started off their 30th year in a big way this year, starting 2 days early on Dec 29, they appeared at the House Of Blues in Boston MA, USA, as very special guests of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones at their annual 'Hometown Throwdown'. After that they were off for their own headline show in New York City, and then teamed up on the West coast USA for 11 dates in 11 days, with the Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Buck 09. Returning home to a few months rest (whilst working on their new studio album), they're back and frothing at the mouth to play their first home soil show at The Wickham Park Hotel on Sat June 10. It's a FREE show, with special guests Newie punkers Local Resident Failure, and the Rockabillity of Bad Luck Kitty ! The owners have been advised to secure the roof of the hotel, as it's going to get blown off !!
Steve Edmonds Band
Sun June 11, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Kenny Jewell
Local Legend Kenny Jewell rockin' the Beer Garden!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Steve Edmonds Band
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!
Southern Under Stars
Fri June 16, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Southern Under Stars
Family Band! Mick Standen (dad) - vocals, guitar, Joh Standen - Drums, Tyler Standen - Bass, Jimmy (uncle buddy) Doyle - head of security, Paula (mutha) Standen - cheif cook.
Chris Cain
Sun June 18, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Mark Wells
Mark Wells is a talented musician and songwriter from Newcastle, Australia who delivers thrilling live performances and writes memorable songs.
5:30pm - 9:30pm Chris Cain
Legendary American Blues Guitarist Chris Cain in Australia.
Chris Cain's jazz-tinged, blues-soaked guitar and deep, warm vocals have been described as having the maturity and authenticity of bluesmen like B.B. King & Albert King. His expressive style is the result of a lifetime of study and the relentless pursuit of music mastery.
Not so New News
NIMA presents Tuesday Night Jazz
And Improvised Music
Grand Hotel Underground, cnr Bolton and Church Sts
Doors open 7:30pm
Full $15 / Concession & Members $10
TUESDAY'S THIS MONTH
30 May
Matt Cross & Friends
Matt Cross - Keys
Brennan Fell - Bass
Matt Thomas - Drums
+ Special Guests
Brennan Fell - Bass
Matt Thomas - Drums
+ Special Guests
June 27
Martin Rotolo Trio
Zora’s Dancing
Jan - Jun 2017
TUESDAY L A T I N & BALLROOM
Merewether Club King Street, Adamstown 6.45 - 9.45pm J
Be on the email list for up to date information on our classes and socials. dance@zorasdance.com
Check out our webpage on: www.zorasdance.com
Like us on Facebook
Contact Zora on: 0447 608 355
Prices
Beginners classes & Latin Social $13
Beginners, Intermediate & Ballroom classes $15
SAVE yourself $$ dollars $$ Beginners classes & Latin social 5 visits @ $55
Beginners, Intermediate & Ballroom 5 visits @ $65
BASICS LATIN CLASS: 6.45 - 7.05 pm
Designed for first timers and anyone wanting to improve on their Latin basics.
BEGINNERS LATIN CLASS: 7.05 - 7.45 pm
Suitable for students with previous experience. Beginner moves will be taught at a faster pace to enhance your knowledge and skills of basic moves.
LATIN/NEW VOGUE SOCIAL: 7.45 - 8.05 pm
We encourage students in this session to get up and practice with other students, moves they have learnt or just dance freestyle.
INTERMEDIATE LATIN CLASS: 8.05– 8.45pm
To ensure fair progress for you and your fellow students to higher levels, it is advisable that you have a sound knowledge of your Beginner moves.
MODERN SOCIAL: 8.45—8.55pm
An opportunity to practice your modern dance styles with other dance students from the class to enhance your social dancing.
MODERN /NEW VOGUE CLASS: 8.55— 9.35pm
Learn a choreographed modern dance of either the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep or Viennese Waltz or, one of the New Vogue sequence dances to complete your ballroom dancing.
MAY
30th
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Cha Cha
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Viennese Waltz
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JUNE
6th
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Rumba
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Viennese Waltz
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13th
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Rumba
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Modern Waltz
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20th
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Jive
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Modern Waltz
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27th
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Jive
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Modern Waltz
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SOCIALS / EVENTS
(dates may be subject to change and theme nights will be announced where applicable)
Saturday Night Social
29th April 7.30-11.30pm
Saturday 27th May
20 Year Ball
Newcastle Town Hall 7.00—11.30pm
Black Tie
Reservations Required
Saturday Night Social
24th June 7.30-11.30pm
Coming Up at Venues
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:
Zora's Dance – Details for Ball
Hi all,
Previously I have advised that a ball will be held to celebrate 20 years of operating Zoras Dance. The details for the ball are as follows:
When - Saturday 27th May
Time - Doors Open 6pm for 6.30pm start, 11.30pm finish
Where - Newcastle Town Hall
Dress code - Black Tie (Formal)
Tickets - $95 Per Person
3 Course Dinner (please advise of any dietary requirements)
Floor Performance
Latin, Modern and New Vogue Dancing
Tickets - $95 Per Person
3 Course Dinner (please advise of any dietary requirements)
Floor Performance
Latin, Modern and New Vogue Dancing
The tickets are now on sale and if you would like to attend please pay in cash at class or transfer the funds to the following account:
Australian Military Bank
Australian Military Bank
BSB: 642 170
A/C #: 301129
Acct Name: SJ Fuller
Ref: Your name
Look forward to seeing everybody there for what will be a great night.
Tommy 9 Fingers Album Launch
Saturday, May 27 at 3 PM
14 Railway Street , Wickham., Newcastle, New South Wales 2293
JEFF LANG "ALONE IN BAD COMPANY" ALBUM LAUNCH Tickets
7:30pm, Sat 27th May, 2017The Basement, Sydney, NSW
BUY TICKETS
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GENERAL ADMISSION - STANDING
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Sales Close: 4:30pm, Sat 27th May, 2017
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$20.00
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$4.30
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$24.30
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A RESERVE (Dinner & Show)
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Sales Close: 4:30pm, Sat 27th May, 2017
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$80.00
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$5.60
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$85.60
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B RESERVE - HIGH TABLES + STOOLS (Dinner & Show)
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Sales Close: 4:30pm, Sat 27th May, 2017
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$80.00
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$5.60
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$85.60
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C RESERVE - HIGH TABLES + STOOLS (Dinner & Show)
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Sales Close: 4:30pm, Sat 27th May, 2017
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$80.00
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$5.60
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YOU NEED TO BE 18+ TO ATTEND THIS EVENT
* Total price is in AUD and includes booking fee and GST.
EVENT DETAILS
In a career spanning twenty- five years and at least as many recordings, Alone In Bad Company is Jeff Lang’s momentous new album which presents the most organic union of Lang’s talents and influences yet. Released through ABC Music on February 24th this year Alone In Bad Company is filled with exquisitely sung stories and melodies demonstrating that, Lang is nothing if not a lover of song. 24-
The first single from the album is 'Burnside' which immediately highlights Lang's proficiency as one of Australia's best guitarists with rapid fingerpicking and guitar work. Each song on the album is rendered such that an alternative approach is unimaginable and each time Lang steps up to solo, his hard-won style is unmistakable - fluid but with an edge-of-the-seat recklessness.
Acoustic fingerpicking, slide guitar, electric lead, banjos, mandolins and blue-eyed soul singing drop into place like puzzle pieces in a portrait conceived and executed almost entirely by the artist. Steadfast cohorts Danny McKenna and Allison Ferrier deliver on cue and master writer Don Walker shares his peerless wit on two songs, including the pointedly titled 'With You I Can Throw Away The Pills', a bitter-suite finale.
In the end, Alone In Bad Company presents one of our most inspired musicians - and songwriters - at the peak of his exceptional powers.
To celebrate the release of his new album, Lang will launch Alone In Bad Company with a national tour through March, April, May and June 2017.
Alone in Bad Company is released through ABC Music on February 24th 2017
BLACK SORROWS WITH VIKA & LINDA, COLIN HAY, DEBORAH CONWAY AND MENTAL AS ANYTHING
Wed 31st May, Newcastle Civic Theatre
A Celebration of Ella and Louis
Through Ticketmaster
James Morrison & Patti Austin
Sun 4th June, 3pm
State Theatre Sydney
Was there ever a match made in heaven like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong? Two incredible voices, one sensational trumpet and a huge legacy of unforgettable songs. Who better to perform this show than two of the world's greatest exponents of their music? Trumpet maestro James Morrison and the incomparable Patti Austin, direct from the USA. Book your seats early as tickets will sell fast, and prepare to enjoy a very memorable afternoon!
Concession Tickets: $60.02-$80.41
Adult Tickets: $70.21-$131.38
MUSICA VIVA PRESENTS THE PACIFICA QUARTET
‘Nothing short of phenomenal’ – The Telegraph
Exhilarating, exuberant, virtuosic: the Pacifica Quartet have won hearts around the world for their passionate performances. On 22 June, they make a rare visit to the Newcastle Conservatorium as part of their national concert tour for Musica Viva, weaving their magic over favourites by Beethoven and Shostakovich, as well as by much loved Australian composer Nigel Westlake.
Indiana University at Bloomington, USA, is home to one of the biggest and most celebrated music departments in the world, the Jacobs School of Music. Among its faculty members are the four string players of the Pacifica Quartet, who settled there in 2012. The ensemble has climbed steadily to the top of the international chamber music tree, ever since Gramophone Magazine in 2005 picked them as “one of the five new quartets you should know about”, their image gracing the front cover. But their story goes back much further, as their cellist, Brandon Vamos, explains: indeed, some of them have been playing together since their school days.
Vamos’s parents – one of Hungarian background, the other Russian – were both string players and teachers at Oberlin College, Ohio. It was thanks to them that Vamos took to the world of chamber music.
“Simin Ganatra and Sibbi Bernhardsson, our two violinists, were both studying with my parents,” he says, “so we knew each other as teenagers, and we used to go to summer courses at music festivals together. I went away to college, but in the vacations, we’d meet, play chamber music, spend time together – and it was a dream to play in a string quartet.
“When we were finishing school, that’s basically what happened. We moved to Chicago and tried to make it work. Chamber music had really started to grow in this country at the time, quartets were forming, and it was becoming an option. In Chicago, we had a very small residency, we could almost pay the rent, and we just put all our eggs in one basket and really committed to it.” Masumi Per Rostad, their current violist, joined the quartet seven years later.
It was in 2002 that things began to accelerate. The group embarked on their first worldwide tour and were also named winners of Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award. In 2004, they made their debut at the Wigmore Hall in London and the following year released their recording of the complete Mendelssohn quartets, to high praise.
“It’s a scary thing at first because it’s much easier to take auditions and try to get a paying job,” says Vamos. “I think we were young enough and committed enough to stick out those tough early years. It’s been challenging, but really satisfying and it’s great to be able to make a living like this. Who gets to go and visit Australia two or three times in a lifetime – hopefully, more?”
Nigel Westlake’s second quartet opens the evening in Newcastle, followed by Beethoven’s final string quartet Op. 135 and Shostakovich’s Quartet No.3, “We often like to program Beethoven and Shostakovich because we’ve lived with both languages for so long,” says Vamos.
“They are two of the greatest quartet cycles – both composers wrote mammoth quartets, on so many levels, and we love all of them. The last quartet that Beethoven ever wrote has such lightness about it, and then this huge work of Shostakovich’s is full of emotion and depth – they also complement each other well. And we’re very excited about the Westlake.”
They are all looking forward to returning to Australia. “I love it,” Vamos enthuses. “Last time Simin and I took our children along, and on our days off we had so many options for things to do. I haven’t seen enough of the country yet, and this tour will be a chance for the quartet to really experience it.”
The Pacifica Quartet will perform at the Newcastle Conservatorium on Thursday, 22 June 2017 at 7:30pm. For bookings and further details, please visit www.musicaviva.com.au/
RocKwiz returns to Newcastle in June
Newcastle Live – 29 June 2017
After a massive show at The Civic Theatre two years ago, the RocKwiz Gang are headed back to Newcastle in June as part of their 2017 national tour.
The show will roll into the Civic Theatre on 29 June.
All your favourite RocKwiz segments will get a run including, Who Can It Be Now, Million Dollar Riff, The Furious Five, Contestant Karaoke.
The RocKwiz crew will be joined onstage by audience members and some VERY special musical guests.
Check out some photos taken by our mate Craig Wilson from Swamp House Photography from the last time RocKwiz came to town and their live show from Bluesfest.
DJANGO GRINDERS
Band members, depending on who is available, from Gleny Rae (vocals, fiddle, accordion), Leo Larratt (guitar), Robbie Long (guitar), Andrew Wallace (bass), Alexander Gordon (mandolin) and Jason Nelson (trombone).
Music based on Hot Club style swing, Django Reinhardt and gypsy stylings.
Next gig: Sun July 2 at Foghorn Brewhouse, 1-4pm
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
GUITARRA - PACO PEÑA & THE GRIGORYAN BROTHERS
Supported by Jim Pennell + Phil Manning
Enmore Theatre: SUN 27 AUG @ 7PM
Price: From $79
Bookings: (02) 9550 3666
Mode: Theatre Mode - Reserved Seating
Tickets: On sale now @ The Enmore Theatre & Ticketek
Guitarra brings together arguably the world’s finest guitarists over a diverse selection of musical genres. Don’t miss your chance to see these masters of their craft in this year’s most unique guitar event.
Led by Paco Peña, described by Guitar Magazine as the ‘world’s greatest flamenco guitarist’, the show will comprise of four guitar acts set to leave audiences reeling in the wake of their technical skill and artistry.
Joining Paco will be Australia’s finest guitar duo, four-time ARIA nominees Salva and Leonard Grigoryan the Grigoryan Brothers. Leading jazz guitarist and former Sydney Symphony Orchestra soloist Jim Pennell will also be joining the performance, with the lineup rounded out by Chain Guitarist Phil Manning, described as the man who has ‘electric fingers on an acoustic guitar’ by Blues Deluxe.
The concert will see these world class musicians playing individual sets that explore their extensive catalogues before embracing a crescendo of a finale, an eclectic collaborative performance that will pierce the heart of blues, jazz, classical and the flamenco guitar.
This is an absolute must see for guitar and music lovers alike!
The performers of Guitarra;
Paco Pena
Paco Pena embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As guitarist, composer, dramatist, producer and artistic mentor he has transformed perceptions of this archetypal Spanish art form.
In 1997 Paco was proud to be named the Oficial de la Cruz de la Orden del Merito Civil and in May 2012 was awarded the Gold Medal in the arts by the John F. Kennedy Centre for the performing Arts in Washington. These honours were both bestowed by King Juan Carlos of Spain.
Grigoryan Brothers
Regarded as one of Australia’s finest musical duos The Grigoryan Brothers, Salva and Leonard, are musical chameleons with skills reaching throughout the realms of Latin, jazz, folk and contemporary genres.
Despite having great success in their solo ventures, Salva is also a part of internationally acclaimed guitar duo ‘MGT’ and Leonard is a composter and performer in contemporary ensemble ‘Magnolia’, together they create works that are unique and powerful, thus far releasing six studio albums the latest of which is titled ‘This Time’.
Jim Pennell
Leading jazz guitarist Jim Pennell has been an icon of the Australian jazz and guitar scenes for the past 35 years. Jim is no stranger to working with some of Australia’s jazz greats, including Bob Barnard, Don Burrows and Ian Date and some of the country’s most iconic singers including, Tom Burlinson, Rhonda Birchmore and Anthony Warlow.
With a diverse range of accolades and experiences, Jim appeared for 7 months as a key musician in the 2014 production of Baz Luhrman’s ‘Strictly Ballroom’, was a featured soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 2011 and has played for audiences worldwide.
Phil Manning
Phil Manning is a leader and pioneer in Australian blues music. At the forefront of the genre since the 60s, Phil is a founding member of the iconic band ‘Chain’, the only blues act to ever have an Australian number one with ‘Black’n’Blue’. Their 1971 album ‘Toward the Blues’ went double gold.
Critically acclaimed the world over, Phil has recently added two more awards to his growing collection of accolades Producer of the Year and Solo/Duo Artist of the Year at the annual VicTas Blues Awards.
YUSUF/CAT STEVENS AT ROCHE ESTATE, POKOLBIN
Sat 2 Dec 2017, 5pm
Prices, through Ticketmaster
$260.32, $178.76, $117.59
Premium Fan Package : $464.32
Monad Silver VIP Deck $515.30
Monad Silver VIP Dinner $770.17
Jzero Gold VIP Sound Check $972.77
This My Ticketmaster internet-only presale is available from NOW until 10pm, Tuesday 4 April 2017
, and is strictly subject to availability.
British singer-songwriting legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Yusuf / Cat Stevens comes to Roche Estate in the Hunter Valley this December. A Cat's Attic "Peace Train Tour" commemorates the 50th Anniversary of his first major hit single and debut album Matthew & Son released in 1967. Don't miss out, get your tickets now!
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