Chris Cain was great at the Wicko and there was a good crowd to enjoy his blues. Check out the great lineup of bands this weekend. So much to see.
Don’t forget to look up the films for the Travelling Film Festival – most are usually great and you rarely get a chance to see them anywhere else.
Also check out some big events coming up including Winter Heat (which I have enjoyed over the last few years – just get rugged up and have some hot soup and a nice red wine!!!!!!), The Newcastle Unity in Diversity Festival and other big music events with plenty of bands.
Paul McCartney has announced his Australian Tour for December - Capitol cities unfortunately no Hope Estate announced.
Perth Dec 02, Melbourne Dec 05, Brisbane Dec 09, Sydney Dec 11 ..... That's all folks...
Music, etc, Coming Up
THU, 22 JUNE
Gallipoli Legion Club
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PLASTIC VOYAGE
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Harold Lobb Concert Hall
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MUSICA VIVA : PACIFICA QUARTET
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Hunter Theatre Broadmeadow
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THE IDEA OF NORTH
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Civic Theatre Newcastle
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MARY POPPINS
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Newcastle Region Art Gallery
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ABSTRACTION: CELEBRATING AUSTRALIAN WOMEN ABSTRACT ARTISTS
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Hunter Street mall
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HUNTER STREET ORGANIC FOOD MARKET
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ONE MILLION STARS EXHIBITION
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FRI, 23 JUNE
Beach Hotel
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VOODOO EXPRESS
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Newcastle City Hall
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SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE
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Duke Of Wellington
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BOBBY C
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Edgeworth Bowling Club
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1984 AUSTRALIAN VAN HALEN & POISON’US TRIBUTE
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FogHorn Brewhouse
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THE EMPTY POCKETS
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Greenroof Hotel
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MARK WELLS
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Hunter Theatre Broadmeadow
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THE IDEA OF NORTH
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Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre
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DON GIOVANNI BY W.A. MOZART
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Lambton Park Hotel
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GRANT WALMSLEY DUO
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Lass O’Gowrie
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SISTER ROSICKY + THE ZILZIES + GOSH + STRANGER THAN FRIENDS
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Lizotte's
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DIESEL
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Mary Ellen Hotel
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THE CASSETTES
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Mezz Bar
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THE YEARS
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Queens Wharf Hotel
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DAVE CARTER
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Stag & Hunter Hotel
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DAN SOUTHWARD WITH BEN LEECE
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Star Hotel Newcastle
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LOKO TRIO
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Sunset Studio
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JO JO SMITH WITH LUCIE THORNE AND HAMISH STUART
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Twilight Musical Dialogues
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RUSSIA
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Wests New Lambton
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MISBEHAVE
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The Wicko
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MASON RACK BAND
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Tower Cinemas Newcastle
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THE TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL
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Newcastle Region Art Gallery
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ABSTRACTION: CELEBRATING AUSTRALIAN WOMEN ABSTRACT ARTISTS
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Newcastle Museum
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ONE MILLION STARS EXHIBITION
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Beach Hotel
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KOFM'S GIVE ME 5 FOR KIDS SPORTSMEN'S LUNCH
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Hunter Street mall
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HUNTER STREET ORGANIC FOOD MARKET
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SAT, 24 JUNE
Belmont 16s
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BRITISH INVASION
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Belmont 16s
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LOVE THAT HAT
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Belmont Hotel
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JUNGLE KINGS
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Cardiff RSL
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MISBEHAVE
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Club Kotara
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DANIEL ARVIDSON
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Honeysuckle Hotel
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MARK WELLS TRIO
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Iron Horse Inn
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PHONIC DUO
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Lambton Park Hotel
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BAD LUCK KITTY
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Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre
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DON GIOVANNI BY W.A. MOZART
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Lizotte's
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THE INCREDIBLE DIESEL
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Mark Hotel
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LOKO
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Maryland Tavern
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PAPARAZZI
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Metro Hotel (Maitland)
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MELBOURNE STREET
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Mezz Bar
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GENR8
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Newcastle City Hall
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ACO: INTIMATE MOZART
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Redhead Bowling Club
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DV8
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Town Hall Hotel
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MICHAEL HAWKE
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Weston Workers
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FLATTRAKKERS
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Wests Cardiff
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CRUZERS
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Wests Nelson Bay Diggers
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TINA TURNER A JOURNEY IN SONG & DANCE
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Wests New Lambton
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TALK OF THE TOWN
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The Wicko
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GRANT WALMSLEY FREEBIRD DUO + VIPER CREEK BAND
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Central
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THE TEMPTRESSES OF TEASE BURLESQUE REVUE
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Tower Cinemas Newcastle
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THE TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL
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Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
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HUNTER VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL
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Newcastle Museum
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ONE MILLION STARS EXHIBITION
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Lock-Up
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STITCHED UP
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Beaumont Street
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CLOCKTOWER MARKETS
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Hunter Street mall
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HUNTER STREET ORGANIC FOOD MARKET
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Carrington Bowling Club
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GAME OF THRONES BANQUET FEAST
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SUN, 25 JUNE
Gateshead Tavern
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PAPARAZZI
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Grain Store
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JJ KING
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Gunyah Hotel
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THE YEARS
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Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre
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DON GIOVANNI BY W.A. MOZART
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Lizotte's
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LAZY SUNDAY LUNCH WITH THE INCREDIBLE DIESEL
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Lass O’Gowrie
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LINCOLN LE FEVRE COUCH SERIES
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Mezz Bar
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STEVE EDMONDS BAND
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Premier Hotel
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SHIVOO
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MEX Club - Mayfield Ex-Services Club
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BOBBY C
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Mark Hotel
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ANTHOLOGY
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Star Hotel Newcastle
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BRUCE MATHISKE'S GUITAR LOUNGE
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Shinnies Boolaroo
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Southpaw blues band
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Mary Ellen Hotel
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MARK WELLS
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Wests New Lambton
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RICHARD CLAPTON
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The Wicko
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PHOENIX PRITCHARD + FISH FRY / POW WOW
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Tower Cinemas Newcastle
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THE TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL
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Newcastle Museum
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ONE MILLION STARS EXHIBITION
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Hunter Street mall
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HUNTER STREET ORGANIC FOOD MARKET
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MON, 26 JUNE
Lizotte's
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MEREWETHER HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT
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TUE, 27 JUNE
Grand Hotel Underground
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NIMA PRESENTS: MARTIN ROTOLO'S CURIOUS FINGERS @ THE UNDERGROUND
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BIGLOVEGOWILD
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TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL
Newcastle, Tower Cinemas 23-25 June 2017
Check out the program and prices at:
THE IDEA OF NORTH
HUNTER THEATRE BROADMEADOW
CAMERON ST, BROADMEADOW
THU, 22 JUNE 2017 CONTACT VENUE
The Idea of North – Australia’s premier A Capella group – are coming to Newcastle to conduct vocal workshops with the local primary and secondary students. But they will also perform two concert at the Hunter Theatre Broadmeadow this Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd from 7.30pm. Tickets are just $35 and available from the Hunter School of Performing Arts webite.
The Idea of North is an ARIA award winning vocal group who formed in the 90’s when they studied music together in Canberra. Today, they are as much in demand for their vocal workshops as their seamless and good natured performances.
Their instrumentation: voice (soprano), voice (alto), voice (tenor) and voice (bass), with a little bit of vocal percussion thrown in. They have a beautifully distinct sound and style, but they cross many musical genres: jazz, folk, gospel, pop, classical, comedy – exactly what you see and hear at a concert is difficult to describe. With twelve albums in the catalogue, a significant local and international fan base, and increasingly regular local and international work, it would seem that despite the difficulty, people are getting better at describing The Idea of North to their friends. You may have heard and enjoyed the CDs (some of them award-winning), but the best stuff actually happens live and can’t be recorded onto plastic, no matter how shiny it is.
GAME OF THRONES BANQUET FEAST
Saturday 24 June 2017 (opening 7:00 PM)
at Carrington Bowling Club ( venue info )
1C Cowper Street N, Carrington NSW
1C Cowper Street N, Carrington NSW
**18+**
Reserve Tickets
Price includes booking fees
18+ $60.70
Kings and Queens, Knights and Renegades! Come along to our Medieval inspired Banquet Feast!
Prepare yourself for season 7 with a Game Of Thrones recap on the big screen. Followed by the final episode of season 6. Be amazed by the medieval sword dancer and enjoy a sumptuous banquet feast along with a range of beers from FogHorn Brewhouse! (Wine alternative available on request)
Feel part of the kingdom and enjoy the festivities with medieval music and test your Game Of Thrones trivia knowledge - prizes to be won!!
This is an 18+ event.
JO JO SMITH WITH LUCIE THORNE AND HAMISH STUART THIS FRIDAY AT SUNSET STUDIO!
Hi friends,
thanks for the birthday love and those who joined me to listen to the wonderful music from Dave Garnham and the Reasons to Live on Saturday night.
The great music continues this Friday with JO JO SMITH as she celebrates her 50th year as a performing musician! with very special guests LUCIE THORNE & HAMISH STUART
JO JO SMITH is one of Australia's greatest musical treasures, a sexagenarian pocket-rocket, soul-singing, groove-driving tour de force and 2017 marks her 50th year in the biz. To celebrate this extraordinary, generous life of music-making, Jo Jo is hitting the road with her dear friends and musical comrades LUCIE THORNE & HAMISH STUART, playing dozens of their favourite intimate venues across the land.
SUNSET STUDIO corner of Maitland Rd and Selwyn St Mayfield
Doors open 7.30pm Friday 23rd June
$20 at the door but please consider pre-purchasing to avoid disappointment trybooking.com/PIAN
BYO drinks and drinking vessels. Pizza and pasta available til 8.15pm.
See you there on Friday night folks!
Regards
Gleny
ACO CONCERT SEASON: INTIMATE MOZART
Sat 24th June 2017
Pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout is one of dthe world’s leading performers of Mozart. City Hall.
Hunter Vally Wine Festival. Featuring the best of of the Hunter Valley’s wineries, this festival will offer wine, beer,and cider tastings throughout the day, as well as high-quality local cuisine and intertainment in a family friendly atmosphere! 11am-5pm. Crowne Plaza, Lovedale
ROCKWIZ: TWENTY SEVENTEEN.
Thu 29 June 2017
The RocKwiz gang are hitting the road in 2017 for our next national tour. Join Julia, Brian, Dugald for all your favourite segments – such as Who Can It Be Now, Million Dollar Riff, and more. Civic Theatre, Newcastle
WINTER HEAT 2017
Saturday, July 1 at 5 PM - 9 PM
1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Details
Moving into its 11th year, Winter Heat is one of the most attended and successful events held within the pristine Honeysuckle Precinct. Aimed at the entire community, the event provides visual
wonder, interactive displays and a food festival with something for the whole family.
wonder, interactive displays and a food festival with something for the whole family.
Winter Heat 2017 will be serving up amazing hot food to keep everyone warm. Van Dog will be on hand with their amazing gourmet sauerkraut and relish hot dogs. These are some of the best hot dogs you'll ever try. Come to Winter Heat and try them all!
Winter Heat 2017 will not disappoint lovers of Asian food and the ever dependable and delicious Larnna Thai will be offering up an eclectic range of Thai cuisine for the punters. Nothing like a bit of spice to warm up your evening!
Winter Heat 2017 won't be leaving coffee lovers in the lurch. Choc or Latte Express will be on hand for your caffeine fix. They have a delightful range of hot or cold beverages for you to enjoy this July 1st.
NEWCASTLE UNITY IN DIVERSITY FESTIVAL
Public
Saturday, July 1 at 11 AM - 3 PM
Gregson Park Hamilton, Steel Street Hamilton
Details
Come celebrate the diversity of cultures Newcastle has to offer at this family friendly festival. MEET AT 11AM FOR WELCOME WALK FROM GREGSON PARK, HAMILTON TO BEAUMONT STREET And RETURN. Then come celebrate with the refugee and multicultural community with over 20 cultural performances, international food and lots of free family and children's activities to mark the beginning of National Refugee Week from 11am-3pm.
Here is the line up:
Mimaga Wajaar Traditional Custodians – Aboriginal welcome, smoking ceremony and dancers
African Queens Dance group
Kurdish and Syrian dance group
Indonesian Gamelan Orchestra - Performer students and parents from Linuwel School East Maitland - Efendi Jaenudin
Indonesian community dance and fashion parade
STARTTS Capoeira Angola
Nirmanee Rathnayaka" – 2 Sri lankan songs and 1 English song.
Hamilton Public school choir
Hunter Community Languages school - competition winner
Indian Nartana School of dance
Voyage of Irish Dance
Samba Frog Brazilian drumming and dance with Aruanda Capoeira
Dance of Life Drumming and Bellydancing Newcastle
Korean Drumming group
Jamo Jamo Arts drumming workshop
Sikh community dance
Indian Association dance
Russian women’s dance group
kiki and Ifritah Fire dancers
Chinese association dance group (Marvellous dance group)
Polish dance group
Mimaga Wajaar Traditional Custodians – Aboriginal welcome, smoking ceremony and dancers
African Queens Dance group
Kurdish and Syrian dance group
Indonesian Gamelan Orchestra - Performer students and parents from Linuwel School East Maitland - Efendi Jaenudin
Indonesian community dance and fashion parade
STARTTS Capoeira Angola
Nirmanee Rathnayaka" – 2 Sri lankan songs and 1 English song.
Hamilton Public school choir
Hunter Community Languages school - competition winner
Indian Nartana School of dance
Voyage of Irish Dance
Samba Frog Brazilian drumming and dance with Aruanda Capoeira
Dance of Life Drumming and Bellydancing Newcastle
Korean Drumming group
Jamo Jamo Arts drumming workshop
Sikh community dance
Indian Association dance
Russian women’s dance group
kiki and Ifritah Fire dancers
Chinese association dance group (Marvellous dance group)
Polish dance group
Iranian Santour performance by Samira
Amara Kamara African fitness group
Amara Kamara African fitness group
Special guest speakersLord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes
Marie Zawadi – Congolese refugee background
Mehreen Faruqi - MP
Diana Rah - Faith group
Therese Doyle - Refugee Action Network Newcastle
Jo McGregor - STARTTS
Sister Di – Refugees and Partners
Marie Zawadi – Congolese refugee background
Mehreen Faruqi - MP
Diana Rah - Faith group
Therese Doyle - Refugee Action Network Newcastle
Jo McGregor - STARTTS
Sister Di – Refugees and Partners
MANY ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! Aboriginal smoking ceremony and Corroboree
Dance workshops
hula hoop skills
World Language and craft lounge
Capeiora
Origami, Calligraphy, bookmarks, Mask decorating, Fans, Origame
Face painting
Children's Playdough corner
Afghan Henna
Mauritanian African Hair braiding
Dance workshops
hula hoop skills
World Language and craft lounge
Capeiora
Origami, Calligraphy, bookmarks, Mask decorating, Fans, Origame
Face painting
Children's Playdough corner
Afghan Henna
Mauritanian African Hair braiding
Proudly supported by Newcastle City Council, Multicultural NSW, STARTTS, Newcastle Celebrate Unity in Diversity, Refugee Action Network Newcastle, Hunter Community Languages School, Refugees and Partners, Navitas and the many Refugee and Multicultural communities of Newcastle.
THE DUNGEON
Corner Brunker & Glebe Rds
Lo-Fi
Sat 8 July 7-10pm
Adam Mark Price will launch his new band ‘Hey Universe’ at the Adamstown Dungeon at ‘Lo-Fi’, an original live music night. Sharing the stage will be local band Looseleaf IV and musician Kieran Wicks. Saturday 8 July, 7–10pm. Under 18's fine with an adult.
LES MISERABLES
Civic Theatre, 375 Hunter St, Newcastle
16-26 August
55 days from now
Prepare to be transported by the spectacle and drama of Les MiserablesMetropolitan Players
To celebrate 40 years of producing musical theatre for Newcastle audiences, Metropolitan Players will bring the classic Les Miserables to the Civic Theatre Newcastle in 2017. This is the longest running musical on the West End (running continuously since October 1985) and the second longest running musical in the world and a firm favourite with audiences everywhere.
Based on the Victor Hugo novel, set in early 19th century France, it is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving child.
Following on from our hugely successful productions of “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Hairspray” “Mary Poppins” and “Wicked”, prepare to be transported by the spectacle and drama of Les Miserables when Metropolitan Players bring this production to life for Newcastle audiences.
A musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Based on a novel by Victor Hugo. Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg. Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Les Miserables is licensed by Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd by arrangement with Music Theatre International and CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD
Act 1 90mins Interval 20mins Act 2 70mins = 3hrs
Prices
- Adult$66.30
- Junior/Conc/Student$56.10
- Groups 8+$58.15
Buy Tickets
*Fees & charges may apply
*Fees & charges may apply
Dates
Wednesday 16 August 20178:00 PM
Friday 18 August 20178:00 PM
Saturday 19 August 20172:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday 20 August 20172:00 PM
Wednesday 23 August 20178:00 PM
Friday 25 August 20178:00 PM
Saturday 26 August 20172:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Friday 18 August 20178:00 PM
Saturday 19 August 20172:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday 20 August 20172:00 PM
Wednesday 23 August 20178:00 PM
Friday 25 August 20178:00 PM
Saturday 26 August 20172:00 PM and 8:00 PM
MIDNIGHT OIL – THE GREAT CIRCLE 2017
Sat 21 October 2017
Special Guests: Birds of Tokyo, Ash Grunwald
Hope Estate, 2213 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley
The time has come … for Midnight Oil. From the northern beaches of Sydney to the streets of Manhattan, they have stopped traffic, inflamed passions, inspired fans, and broken new ground.
"The Great Circle 2017" World Tour will see the group's classic lineup literally circle our overheating planet for 6 months, starting and ending with gigs in Sydney. It will be Midnight Oil's first tour in 15 years and their biggest tour since classic 80's and early 90's albums like "10-1", "Diesel & Dust" and "Blue Sky Mining" sold over 10 million copies around the world.
Midnight Oil is more than just a rock'n'roll band. In 2017 they will finally bring things back to where they all began with this one special tour. The circle remains unbroken.
B Reserve Seat - $132.45
General Admission Rear Lawn - $99.90
Through Ticketek.com.au
STAR 104.5 LIVE!
Sat 4th November 4:30pm
Entertainment Grounds, Gosford
This My Ticketmaster internet-only presale is available from NOW until 9am, Friday 23 June 2017, and is strictly subject to availability.
STAR 104.5 and Empire Touring are excited to announce the return of Star 104.5 LIVE!It's the biggest rock 'n' roll party on the coast and now it's bigger and better than ever with a huge 12-act line up guaranteed to rock your socks off and the 12th very special artist to be announced in August!
Wendy Matthews
1927
Dragon
Gangajang
Pseudo Echo
Moving Pictures
Steve Kilbey of the Church
Eurogliders
Swanee
Real Life
Chocolate Starfish
Tickets: $105.81, General Admission
80'S FEST @ HOPE ESTATEGet ready to return to the 80s in November 2017! Abstract Entertainment and Hope Estate is proud to announce five of the biggest 80s International music acts Paul Young, Go West, The Cutting Crew, Wang Chung and Taylor Dayne will be joined by Australia’s own John Paul Young and the Allstars, Pseudo Echo and The Chantoozies for an unforgettable 80s Fest in the Hunter Valley on Saturday, 4th November.
80’s Fest: Taylor Dayne, Go West…
Its an 80s FEST in November as some of the biggest 80s
music acts head to the Hunter Valley!
4th November, 2017 – Hope Estate
Get ready to return to the 80s in November 2017! Abstract Entertainment and Hope Estate is proud to announce five of the biggest 80s International music acts Paul Young, Go West, The Cutting Crew, Wang Chung and Taylor Dayne will be joined by Australia’s own John Paul Young and the Allstars, Pseudo Echo and The Chantoozies for an unforgettable 80s Fest in the Hunter Valley on Saturday, 4th November.
The incredible lineup features some of the best artists of the era!
Ticket Prices:
JAZZ AT THE GALLIPOLI LEGION CLUB
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...
Bringing live music to Hamilton, upstairs at Gallipoli Legion Club, 3-5 Beaumont St
Tuesdays and Thursdays in June
Thur 22 June – Plastic Voyage
Thur 29 June – The Fonzies & the Go Go Go’s
Doors open 7:30pm, $15 Entry at the door
THE REGAL CINEMA
THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (PG)
FRIDAY at 7.30pm Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
In this inspiring true story, a heroic Polish couple (Jessica Chastain and Johan Heldenbergh) help save hundreds of people and animals during WWII by sheltering them in the basement of the Warsaw zoo.
“Filled with the power of exquisitely executed storytelling.” The Film Stage
“Decency, in its raw, instinctive form, is ultimately what earns The Zookeeper’s Wife a place in the canon of Holocaust cinema.” Indiewire
“Filled with the power of exquisitely executed storytelling.” The Film Stage
“Decency, in its raw, instinctive form, is ultimately what earns The Zookeeper’s Wife a place in the canon of Holocaust cinema.” Indiewire
GOING IN STYLE (PG) REGAL AUDIENCE FAVOURITE
SATURDAY at 12 Noon Includes High Tea: scones, jam & cream, home-made sausage rolls, sandwiches, Sherry, Twining’s Teas & Filter Coffee
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-Margaret as 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
“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
LION (PG) FINAL SCREENING EXTENDED CUT
SATURDAY at 3pm Includes small chips, fun size chocolate bar, homemade cake, wine, orange juice, Twining’s Tea and filter coffee
A new version of the hit Australian film, with an additional eight minutes of footage. A treat for fans and first-timers alike. Starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, David Wenham and Rooney Mara.
“A classy crowd-pleaser. As enthralling as it is emotional.”
The Hollywood Reporter
“A classy crowd-pleaser. As enthralling as it is emotional.”
The Hollywood Reporter
THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (M) NEW FILM
SATURDAY at 7.30pm Have an early dinner then enjoy complimentary dessert, cheese plate, port and coffee from 7pm.
A man’s past abruptly retakes possession of him a half-century later in this big-screen adaptation of the Man Booker Prizewinning novel about a love triangle and its consequences over the decades. From director Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox ), starring Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent , Emily Mortimer and Charlotte Rampling.
“Brilliant.” – Reader’s Digest
“Beguiling and affecting.” – Sight & Sound
“Jim Broadbent at his best.” – The Independent
“Brilliant.” – Reader’s Digest
“Beguiling and affecting.” – Sight & Sound
“Jim Broadbent at his best.” – The Independent
A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG)
SUNDAY at 12 Noon Includes Light Brunch with pancakes, maple syrup, yoghurt, fruit salad, orange or apple juice, coffee & Twining’s Tea
Comedy/drama about a dog who is reincarnated several times over until he is reunited with his original owner (Dennis Quaid ), a man who is now in his sixties.
“The soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.” – Rotten Tomatoes
“The soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.” – Rotten Tomatoes
DENIAL (M) FINAL SCREENING
SUNDAY at 3pm Includes small chips, fun size chocolate bar, homemade cake, wine, orange juice, Twinings Tea and filter coffee
SUNDAY at 3pm Includes small chips, fun size chocolate bar, homemade cake, wine, orange juice, Twinings Tea and filter coffee
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 ).
“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
THEIR FINEST (PG)
SUNDAY at 7pm Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
SUNDAY at 7pm Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
Period comedy-drama about a group of filmmakers struggling to make an inspirational film to boost morale during the Blitz of London in WWII. Sterling British cast includes Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Bill Nighy (Love Actually) and Sam Claflin (Me Before You).
“A top notch British comedy.” The Times
“One of the best movies of the year.” Daily Mail
“A delight. Bill Nighy is brilliantly funny 4 Stars.” Evening Standard
“A top notch British comedy.” The Times
“One of the best movies of the year.” Daily Mail
“A delight. Bill Nighy is brilliantly funny 4 Stars.” Evening Standard
REGAL SCREENINGS
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
Friday 23 June - Sunday 25 June
Fri 23 June at 7.30pm THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Sat 24 June at 12 Noon GOING IN STYLE (M)Includes Complimentary High Tea
Sat 24 June at 3pm LION Extended Cut (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sat 24 June at 7.30pm THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (M) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 25 June at 12 Noon A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Includes Brunch
Sun 25 June at 3pm DENIAL (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 25 June at 7pm THEIR FINEST (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
Fri 23 June at 7.30pm THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Sat 24 June at 12 Noon GOING IN STYLE (M)Includes Complimentary High Tea
Sat 24 June at 3pm LION Extended Cut (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sat 24 June at 7.30pm THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (M) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 25 June at 12 Noon A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Includes Brunch
Sun 25 June at 3pm DENIAL (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 25 June at 7pm THEIR FINEST (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
THE WICKHAM PARK HOTEL
Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
June 15, 2017
7:30pm - 10:30pm Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
Wicko Jam Night is back with rockstar host Grant Walmsley Freebird! Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for a jam!
Mason Rack Band
June 23, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Mason Rack Band
The raspy vocals of lead frontman Mason Rack have been described by fans as one on the sexiest voices in the blues music scene. His stage performance is an experience in itself.
The raspy vocals of lead frontman Mason Rack have been described by fans as one on the sexiest voices in the blues music scene. His stage performance is an experience in itself.
Viper Creek Band
June 24, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Grant Walmsley Unplugged
Local legend Grant Walmsley with be UNPLUGGED in the Wicko Beer Garder this weekend.
9:00pm - 12:30am Viper Creek + Neilly Rich
High energy and boundless enthusiasm are what fans have come to expect from The Viper Creek Band. The brand new album 'Just Press Play' available NOW!
Supported by Neilly Rich.
Fishfry + Pow Wow
June 25, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Phoenix Pritchard
Phoenix is quickly becoming a Newy favourite!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Fishfry + Pow Wow
FISH FRY are Newcastle and the Hunter Regions best exponents of jump-jive jazz, swing and rhythm & blues.
Leadbellies
June 30, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am The Leadbellies
The Leadbellies have been putting there slant on a wide range of upbeat classics and Harmonica driven Blues/Rock up and down the East Coast of NSW since 2010...led by a truly unique, larger than life front man who's energy & character on stage is often 'surprising'. No tricks...nothing fake, .... just the real deal!
Carrot Bowen & The Collective - CD Launch
July 01, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Plastic Voyage
Plastic Voyage is a diverse and energetic groove band. Australia. Mixing elements of funk, soul, blues, hip-hop, ska, jazz, world music & lounge the group crafts energetic and sophisticated sounds.
9:00pm - 12:30am Carrot Bowen & The Collective + Burn N Carrot + Trash Rabbits
Head in for some Rock, Country and Pop goodness from THREE live bands!
Mark Wells Band
July 02, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Greg Bryce
What a talent!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Mark Wells Band
Mark Wells is a talented singer/songwriter from Newcastle, Australia. His emphasis on writing memorable tunes and delivering energetic performances has earned him a swag of awards, radio airplay and a legion of dedicated supporters.
One Night Stand
July 07, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am One Night Stand
Hit songs from 1960s to today - from The Beatles to Black Keys - performed by an experienced five piece band, including guitars, bass, drums, harmonica and three vocals.
Kisstory
July 08, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm - Chikarma
Check out Chikarma this weekend!
9:00pm - 12:30am Kisstory
The BEST Australian Kiss Tribute Show.
Compadre Diablo
July 09, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Phoenix Pritchard
Phoenix is a young local favourite!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Compadre Diablo
Grant Walmsley and Paul Coxon!
Milestones
July 14, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Milestones
The Milestones are a rock’n’roll band. They play a lot of songs from the sixties (because music was better then). Rather than being treated as museum pieces, these tunes are given room to breathe, being played with passion, virtuosity (Nick Raschke on guitar…) and three part harmonies.
The Cassettes
July 15, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm - Grant Walmsley Unplugged
Local legend Grant Walmsley goes unplugged in the beer garden!
9:00pm - 12:30am The Cassettes
Your 80's Party Band. Featuring Brien McVernon (Raiding Party, Circis Life), Craig "Rosie" Rosevear (Screaming Jets, DV8, Monsters of Rock) & Don Juan (USA)...these veteran musos know how to party like its 1985.
Justin Ngariki & The Dastardley Bastards
July 16, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Codi Kaye
Jye Sharp has wuickly become a Wick favourite catch him in the Beer Garden!
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.
Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
July 20, 2017
7:30pm - 10:30pm Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
Wicko Jam Night is back with rockstar host Grant Walmsley Freebird! Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for a jam!
Driver Eight
July 21, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Driver Eight + King Shakey
Driver Eight are experienced rock musicians and comrades.
The Road Hogs
July 22, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am The Road Hogs
Watch out for the Road Hogs! Featuring Dai Pritchard, Craig 'Rosie' Rosevear and Donnie Pleasure!
Ghost Road
July 23, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Saxophonic
A brand new duo is strutting their stuff in the Beer Garden this weekend!
5:30pm - 8:30pm Ghost Road
Pumping out their own style of roots music, Ghost Road, have been on the road for many years entertaining & wowing audiences with their distinctive original milky sound.
Pumping out their own style of roots music, Ghost Road, have been on the road for many years entertaining & wowing audiences with their distinctive original milky sound.
Helen O'Dee & The Walter Jnr. Band
July 29, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Jye Sharp
Jye Sharp has become a Wicko favourite! Come see what all the fuss is about!
9:00pm - 12:30am Heln O'Dee & The Walter Jnr. Band
Come join us for a festive Wicko Family Christmas!
Floyd Vincent & The Temple Dogs
July 30, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Tim Rossignton
Singer/Songwriter from Newcastle. In his acoustic style Tim finds an element for playing original music and music from artists that inspire him.
5:30pm - 9:30pm Floyd Vincent & The Temple Dogs
From the age of ten when he first picked up the classical guitar through to his first professional band at the age of fourteen Floyd has been totally immersed in the world of music and performance. Over the years he has largely by-passed musical trends and fads preferring to follow his own muse and lead one of Australia’s most unique and enduring party bands as they record and tour both here and overseas.
Viagro
August 04, 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)
Spy V Spy
August 05, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Plastic Voyage
Plastic Voyage is a diverse and energetic groove band. Australia. Mixing elements of funk, soul, blues, hip-hop, ska, jazz, world music & lounge the group crafts energetic and sophisticated sounds.
9:00pm - 12:30am Spy V Spy + Vodoo Express
One of the most legendary Australian bands Spy V Spy are coming to the Wicko!
Supported by Voodoo Express
Not so New News
INCREDIBLE WINTER EVENT LINEUP AT ADAMSTOWN ARTS!
VENUE
Adamstown Uniting Church – Church Auditorium
228 Brunker Rd
Adamstown, NSW 2289 Australia
Adamstown, NSW 2289 Australia
WINTER – WITH CHRIS CARTNER
Thursday 20 July @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$18 - $25
The season of winter has inspired the greatest of composers. It is, for many people, a time of hardship and soul-searching. For others it is magical and beautifully personal.
This one-hour journey through the pictures and emotions of winter is a musical representation of everything which this special season represents. As always, our concerts are designed to be friendly and informal, and are followed by complimentary drinks.
Thursday 20th July 2017 from 7pm – 8pm
Purchase tickets online. Tickets: $25 / Concession: $20 / Students: $18
Purchase tickets online. Tickets: $25 / Concession: $20 / Students: $18
Chris Cartner – Piano – with music by Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and others.
Chris Cartner was still a teenager when he was appointed Organ Scholar at Rochester Cathedral in the UK. He went on to graduate in classical piano performance at Trinity College of Music in London, before training under the expert guidance of concert pianist Professor Matthijs Verschoor at the Amsterdam Conservatoire.
After a period as repetiteur with British Youth Opera, Chris became a much sought after musician on the London circuit, embarking on a huge array of different musical projects. Since then he has worked as a solo pianist, accompanist, chamber musician and musical director in various parts of the world, and completed several hundred recital programmes in London and Amsterdam.
Since coming to Australia early in 2008, Chris has been increasingly involved in the arts industry in Sydney, working with most of the nation’s major arts organisations, including Opera Australia, Sydney Philharmonia and Sydney Chamber Choir amongst others, and has a busy diary of concert engagements. He recently completed a two-year tenure as Assistant Chorus Master and Principal Pianist at Sydney Philharmonia.
PROGRAM
F. Mendelssohn: Fantasia on “The Last Rose of Summer”
P. I. Tchaikovsky: “Autumn” (from “Seasons”)
S. Rachmaninoff: Étude-tableaux in G minor, op.33 no.8
A. Vivaldi: Largo “Winter” (from “Four Seasons”)
C. Debussy: Des pas sur la neige (“Footprints in the snow”)
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Overture (from “Nutcracker” Suite)
F. Chopin: Prelude in D-flat ‘Raindrop’
C. Debussy: ‘The snow is dancing’ (from “Children’s Corner”)
F. Chopin: Étude in A minor, op.25 no.11 – “Winter Wind”
S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude in G# minor, op. 32 no.12
F. Poulenc: Melancolie
C. Sinding: “Frühlingsrauschen”
F. Mendelssohn: Fantasia on “The Last Rose of Summer”
P. I. Tchaikovsky: “Autumn” (from “Seasons”)
S. Rachmaninoff: Étude-tableaux in G minor, op.33 no.8
A. Vivaldi: Largo “Winter” (from “Four Seasons”)
C. Debussy: Des pas sur la neige (“Footprints in the snow”)
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Overture (from “Nutcracker” Suite)
F. Chopin: Prelude in D-flat ‘Raindrop’
C. Debussy: ‘The snow is dancing’ (from “Children’s Corner”)
F. Chopin: Étude in A minor, op.25 no.11 – “Winter Wind”
S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude in G# minor, op. 32 no.12
F. Poulenc: Melancolie
C. Sinding: “Frühlingsrauschen”
DETAILS
Date: Thursday 20 July
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $18 - $25
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
Website: http://www.resonance.net.au
ELLA: CENTENARY OF A JAZZ GODDESS – THE DUNGEON BIG BAND WITH HEATHER PRICE
Wednesday 16 August @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm - $25 - $35
2017 Newcastle Music Festival Event – The Dungeon Big Band with Heather Price (vocals), Rod Barnes (director)
2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald’s birth. Join Newcastle’s premiere big band in this celebration of the life and the work of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, including Too Darn Hot, Caravan, and Fascinatin’ Rhythm. This concert celebrates the songs that Ella made famous, particularly the Songbooks of the great composers.
Purchase tickets online through trybooking or at the door.
Tickets: $35 / $25 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $80
Tickets: $35 / $25 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $80
Book by July 16th for a $5 discount!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $30 / $20 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $75. Choose ‘Early Bird prices’ when booking online.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $30 / $20 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $75. Choose ‘Early Bird prices’ when booking online.
DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 16 August
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $25 - $35
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
LULO REINHARDT AND BART STENHOUSE GLOBAL GUITAR CONVERSATIONS CONCERT
Sunday 9 July @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm - $20 - $25
Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Presents: Lulo Reinhardt and Bart Stenhouse Global Guitar Conversations Australian Concert Tour – July 2017
In early 2016, European gypsy guitar great Lulo Reinhardt and emerging Australian world jazz fusion multi-instrumentalist Bart Stenhouse decided to join forces for a concert tour across Australia in 2017 to explore their shared passion for various world music traditions. A mutual friend put the two in contact and the idea grew quickly from there.
In their joint Australian performances, they will be drawing from Lulo’s vast back catalogue (exploring both his dynamic Latin swing and swinging manouche material) and Bart’s past three original world jazz albums (which combine heavy influences from Spanish flamenco, North Indian classical and modern jazz traditions). Lulo and Bart will be performing in solo and duo formations as well as featuring John Maddox [bass] and Trent Benson-Dean [drums].
In early July 2017, the quartet will be playing in towns and cities from Brisbane to Melbourne. On Sunday 9th July, the quartet will be playing for the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club at the Adamstown Uniting Church.
Gypsy Swing and Latin Fusion from the great nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt meets the emerging world jazz fusion multi-instrumentalist Bart Stenhouse. Not to be missed!
For more information visit: www.bartstenhouse.com/events
DETAILS
Date: Sunday 9 July
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: $20 - $25
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
Website: http://www.bartstenhouse.com/
TWILIGHT MUSICAL DIALOGUES – RUSSIA
Friday 23 June @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm - $20 - $35
The Twilight Musical Dialogues series is delivered in a deft mix of humour and pathos, with the music unified by each concert’s historic and geographic framework. Following Austria/Germany and the Kingdom of Bohemia, this concert’s destination is Russia.
Acclaimed Flautist Sally Walker joins brilliant Pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska and celebrated Presenter/Composer Elena Kats-Chernin. The young artist featured this time is Newcastle ClarinettistZachary Yoshinaga Donohoe.
PROGRAM: Works by Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakov, Kats-Chernin
Prokofiev – Theme from Peter and the Wolf (arr. Baxtresser/Rearick)
Rimsky-Korsakov – Theme from ScheherazadeRachmaninov – Prelude in G minor for Piano Op. 23 No. 5.
Kats-Chernin – Moth Eaten Rag (Zachary Yoshinaga Donohoe)
Kats-Chernin – Russian Rag
Kats-Chernin – Unsent Love Letters
Kats-Chernin – Blue Silence
Prokofiev – Sonata for Flute and Piano Op. 94
Prokofiev – Theme from Peter and the Wolf (arr. Baxtresser/Rearick)
Rimsky-Korsakov – Theme from ScheherazadeRachmaninov – Prelude in G minor for Piano Op. 23 No. 5.
Kats-Chernin – Moth Eaten Rag (Zachary Yoshinaga Donohoe)
Kats-Chernin – Russian Rag
Kats-Chernin – Unsent Love Letters
Kats-Chernin – Blue Silence
Prokofiev – Sonata for Flute and Piano Op. 94
SALLY WALKER
“A godly flexibility and colouring in her most soul-stirring tone formation … breathtaking musicality“ (Die Rheinpfalz)
Sally Walker was Grand-finalist in the De Lorenzo International Flute Competition (Italy), won 2nd Prize in the Kuhlau International Flute Competition (Germany) and has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, City of Birmingham Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Festivals including Salzburg, Lucerne, Edinburgh, Tanglewood and the London Proms. In 2006 she was appointed Lecturer of Flute at the University of Newcastle. She has released three CDs with pianist Philip Mayers: French Minatures, Kalidescope and Hemispheres. She has premiered many works written by Australian composers for her, including Elena Kats-Chernin’s Concerto “Night and Now” and this year starts her own series “Twilight Musical Dialogues” at the Adamstown Uniting Church.
TAMARA-ANNA CISLOWSKA
“Australian piano gold” (BBC Music Magazine)
“a profoundly affecting release” (Gramophone)
“a profoundly affecting release” (Gramophone)
Tamara-Anna Cislowska is one of Australia’s most acclaimed and recognised pianists. Soloist, recitalist and chamber music specialist, she performs in Australia and worldwide in repertoire spanning three centuries, to critical and public acclaim, and is also renowned for her eloquent writing and popular new role as presenter on ABC Classic FM radio. Tamara has won international prizes in London, Italy and Greece, including the Rovere d’Oro, and in Australia has earned awards such as ABC Young Performer of the Year, a Freedman Fellowship from the Music Council of Australia, the 2012 Art Music Award for ‘Performance of the Year’ (ACT) and the 2015 ARIA for ‘Best Classical Album’. She performs in major Festivals from MOFO to Perth and Darwin Festivals, has toured with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and performed as recitalist in London’s Purcell Room, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, New York’s Frick Collection, and the Sydney Opera House.
‘Unsent Love Letters: meditations on Erik Satie’, a new album of works by Kats-Chernin for ABC Classics topped the ARIA, iTunes and Limelight classical charts for weeks and is now available on Deutsche Grammophon outside Australia. In addition to Butterflying: piano music of Elena Kats-Chernin (ABC Classics, 2016) which earned enormous popular acclaim and was Limelight ‘Editor’s Choice’, her ARIA award-winning album, Peter Sculthorpe: Complete Works for Solo Piano (ABC Classics) again topped the classical charts and was selected as BBC Music Magazine’s ‘Recording of the Month’. More info at www.tamara-annacislowska.com.
ELENA KATS-CHERNIN
Elena Kats-Chernin’s music featured at the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. She has received several awards including Sounds Australian, Helpmann, Limelight and Sydney Theatre Awards as well as the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award 2013. Her most well known pieces are “Eliza Aria” from her score for Meryl Tankard’s ballet“Wild Swans” and “Russian Rag” – both of which served as theme tunes for “Late Night Live” on Radio National for many years. Most recent premieres were TV opera “The Divorce” (Opera Australia commission) broadcast on ABC TV to more than one million viewers in December 2015, “The Witching Hour”, a concerto for eight double basses and orchestra premiered by the Australian World Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in September 2016.
In 2017 Elena Kats-Chernin is composer-in-residence with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, represented by performances of her existing as well as newly commissioned works. ABC Classics has released 2 albums of Elena’s music for piano, Butterflying (2016) and Unsent Love Letters: meditations on Erik Satie (2017) both featuring pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska and reaching no.1 on the classical charts, with the latter now released in the rest of the world on Deutsche Grammophon.
Purchase tickets through trybooking: Adults $35, Concession (including seniors) $20, Family (4) $80.
A $5 student rush will be available on the night (pending availability).
A $5 student rush will be available on the night (pending availability).
Although ticket sales (cash only) may be available on the night pending availability, tickets are selling fast; please avoid disappointment with this eagerly anticipated concert through pre-booking.
Wine Tasting from 6pm is included.
Feature photograph of Tamara-Anna Cislowska (top of page) by Steven Godbee Photography.
Photographs from previous Twilight Musical Dialogues concerts (below) by Sarah Monk.
DETAILS
Date: Friday 23 June
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $20 - $35
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
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
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.
JUNE
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)
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:
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.
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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