This weekend Jazz Festival on Saturday & Sunday at Wests. Who’s playing? Galapagos Duck, Fish Fry, Dungeon Big Band doing Ella Fitzgerald Tribute, Half Nelson (awesome band), Andy Firth’s One Foot in the Groove, Adam Miller (brilliant guitarist), New Wobbly Boot Jazz & Blues Band, Bob Henderson Trad Jazz Band, Frenchman Street and others. Should be a great day, then finish with Voodoo Express for some blues and rock at The Wicko. What a way to finish the weekend.
Check out the program for the whole Jazz Festival weekend at:
And if I get a chance, would be good to see some of the Micro Theatre Festival (see below).
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The whole weekend has so much on. Saturday Night Chuck Berry Show at Lizottes and for those out in the West Lakes - Melbourne St playing at Toronto Diggers.
Music, etc, Coming Up
FRI, 25 AUGUST
30TH NEWCASTLE JAZZ FESTIVAL
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Wests New Lambton
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BOBBY C + MATCHBOX
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Belmont 16s
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BUSTA THONG + LOVE THAT HAT
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MEX Club - Mayfield Ex-Services Club
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E4444E + SODA EAVES + GRAND MASTER MONK
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Lass O’Gowrie
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GARETH HUDSON
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Cypress Lakes Resort
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KAREN O’SHEA
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Mark Hotel
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MISBEHAVE
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Cardiff RSL Club
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HELENA KITLEYBand + Vortex
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Stag & Hunter Hotel
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MOJO JUJU
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Cambridge Hotel
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MARK WELLS
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Greenroof Hotel
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OVERLOAD
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Wickham Park Hotel
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"ALL HAIL CHUCK BERRY!" - A TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF ROCK & ROLL.
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Lizotte's
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THE HEART OF THE MATTER – EAGLES SHOW
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Edgeworth Bowling Club
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MARK WELLS
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Greenrorof Hotel
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MICRO THEATRE FESTIVAL OF SHORT PLAYS
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Studio 21, Curve Gallery, Vinyl Café & The Press (see below)
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NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL
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Tower Cinemas Newcastle
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CHEEZ TV LIVE 90S PARTY + COMEDY AT THE HAPPY WOMBAT
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Happy Wombat
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FREE COMEDY WITH MAITLAND COMEDY CLUB
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Maitland Leagues Club
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ANGELICA MESITI'S RELAY LEAGUE
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Lock-Up
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NEWCASTLE MARKETS
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Hunter Street mall
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NEWCASTLE FLOWER MARKETS
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Newcastle Flower Markets
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ADAM CULLEN & THE CUBISTS
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Cooks Hill Gallery – 6pm opening
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SAT, 26 AUGUST
30TH NEWCASTLE JAZZ FESTIVAL
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Wests New Lambton
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BACK TO THE WICKO FT. AMY + CRIMSON TIDE
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Wickham Park Hotel
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MELBOURNE STREET
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Toronto Diggers
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BOBBY C
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Central Charlestown Leagues Club
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ED KUEPPER SOLO & BY REQUEST
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Lizotte's
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HORNET + THE RATTLE
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Premier Hotel
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JACKSON + BRUISE PRISTINE + HELLO BONES
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Lass O’Gowrie
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GRANT WALMSLEY FREEBIRD & FRIENDS UNPLUGGED
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Shenanigans at the Imperial
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MUSIC VIVA PRESENTS TAKACS QUARTET
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Harold Lobb Concert Hall Newcastle Conservatorium
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VDUBS
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Blackbutt Hotel
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SOMETHING FROM NOTHING - FOO FIGHTERS TRIBUTE BAND
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Jewells Tavern
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THE JUNGLE KINGS
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Star Hotel Newcastle
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THE YEARS + TIM HARDING
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Belmont 16s
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VIAGRO
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Belmont Sporties
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ZANE PENN
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Nags Head
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THE RATTLESNAKES .
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Gallipoli Legion Club
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MISBEHAVE
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Cardiff RSL
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KICK INXS FEATURE SHOW
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Warners Bay Hotel
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MICRO THEATRE FESTIVAL OF SHORT PLAYS
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Studio 21, Curve Gallery, Vinyl Café & The Press (see below)
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NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL
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Tower Cinemas Newcastle
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ANGELICA MESITI'S RELAY LEAGUE
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Lock-Up
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CLOCKTOWER MARKETS
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Beaumont Street
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NEWCASTLE MARKETS
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Hunter Street mall
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SACRED TREE MARKETS
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d’Albora Marinas
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SUN, 27 AUGUST
30TH NEWCASTLE JAZZ FESTIVAL
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Wests New Lambton
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EXPRESSO WITH LUKE VASSELLA
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Adamstown Dungeon
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JYE SHARP, VOODOO EXPRESS
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Wickham Park Hotel
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LOKO
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Premier Hotel
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MARK WELLS TRIO + WHARF LIFE
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Queens Wharf Hotel
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RICK AND JOHN BREWSTER (THE ANGELS BOOK TOUR)
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Lizotte's
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GRANT WALMSELY & FRIENDS
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Kent Hotel
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GREG BRYCE
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Criterion Hotel Carrington
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JJ KING
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Grain Store
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SMOKIN ROSIE
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Catho Pub
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FLATTRAKKERS
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Beresfield Bowling Club
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THE YEARS
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Mark Hotel
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NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL
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Tower Cinemas Newcastle
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SACRED TREE MARKETS
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d’Albora Marinas
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TUE, 29 AUGUST
NIMA PRESENTS: VINCENT GARDNER (US) & BELINDA MUNRO (US)
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@ THE UNDERGROUND Grand Hotel
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Appearing next Friday Night at Lizottes will be Jeff Martin. Tickets are very limited now so if you want to see this amazing musician in a class of his own.... call Lizottes and get your seats quick.
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New News
STREET FEAST - NIGHT STREET FOOD MARKET
Venue: Market Street Lawn
Location: Market Street Lawn, Newcastle Foreshore, Newcastle 2300
Event date: End: 26-Aug-2017
Operating Hours: 4th Saturday of every month, 4pm - 8pm
Hunt and Gather are launching their new night street food market! Dinner, live music and communal dining by beautiful Newcastle City and Foreshore!
There will be a wide range of food trucks, international food stalls, sweets, warm drinks and artisan delicacies, as well as pop-ups from local restaurants. Bringing people together through food and music
DUKE OF WELLINGTON MUSIC
Fri 25th Aug – Matt Scullion
Sat 26th Aug – The Duo Tones
Fri 1st Sep – Bobby B (or C)
Sat 2nd Sep – Redline Duo
Fri 8th Sep – Jamie Martens
Sat 9th Sep – Steve Werrin Duo
Fri 15th Sep – Mat McLaren
Sat 16th Sep – The Levymen
Fri 22nd Sep – Greg Bryce
NEWCASTLE FOOD AND WINE EXPO
Fri 25 to Sun 27, Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, culinary presentations, free samples and tasting, plus more than 80 exhibitors.
ART GALLERY OPENINGS
Info provided by Ken V, greatly appreciated.
OPENING DATE/TIME
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EXHIBITION NAME
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PLACE
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ADDRESS
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HOURS
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DRESS UP LIKE SUPER HERO
Last Fri – 5-8
25 August
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PHANTOM/
KILGOUR PRIZE
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NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY
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1 Laman st Newcastle
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T-Sun 10-5
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OPENING FRI AUG 25
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Adam Cullen & The Cubists'
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COOKS HILL GALLERY
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67 Bull St Cooks Hill
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Fri-Mon 11-4,Sun 11-6
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OPENING THU AUG 31 6-8pm
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SEMBLANCE student Art Prize
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WATT SPACE
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King & Auckland St Newcastle W
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W-Sun 11-5
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OPENING SAT SEP 2 2-4 PM
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SANCTUARY
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GALLERY 139
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139 Beaumont St Hamilton
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Th-Sat 11-4
Sun 11-2 |
Every Sunday 10:30-12:00
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Free Art Making for Families
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Lake Macquarie Art Gallery
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First St, Booragul
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T-Sun 10-4
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OPENING TIMES ARE A GUIDE ONLY CHECK VENUES AND LOCAL LISTINGS
PAUL KELLY AT THE OPERA HOUSE
Celebrating 30 years since 'To Her Door', the legendary punk-poet makes his return to rock 'n' roll with new album for a special outdoor show on the Opera House Forecourt.
Standard tickets from $99.00 + $8.50 Booking Fee General public on sale 12pm, Monday 28 August.
It is anticipated that this event will attract significant interest and demand could exceed supply. As a result, we cannot guarantee access to tickets.
This show runs for approximately 4 hrs 30 mins. Gates open at 5.30pm with an interval and special guests.
YAMATO DRUMMERS OF JAPAN
Sep 15, Civic Theatre
Have been playing since 1993 to over 6 million people in 53 countries around the world. They play taiko and wadaiko drums and contemporary styles.
CELTIC WOMEN – VOICES OF ANGELS TOUR
Sep 29, Civic Theatre
They perform Irish standards, contemporary songs and originals. Described as having “angelic” voices.
THE BASEMENT
THE BASEMENT BIG BAND
7:00PM, Fri 25 August, Thu 21 September, Thu 19 October, Fri 22 December
After a brief hiatus, The Basement are very pleased to welcome back our very own big band! With one foot firmly planted in the rich history of Swing Era America and the other Lindy-Hopping into the now, the Basement Big Band are Sydney's very own 14 piece dance orchestra lead by Justin Fermino and installed in the city's oldest live music venue. With a nod to Harlem's Cotton Club or New Orleans' Preservation Hall, The Basement welcomes back its very own resident (pretty) big band and these guys are pretty hot. Not to mention just plain pretty. Delivering their fiery brand of swinging riffs and infectious dance rhythms and marrying original compositions with classic tunes from the roaring 20's and 30's, they are a must see for lovers of swing music, and are irresistibly danceable.
General Admission $16.10
Meal and Show $77.50
THE LAST WALTZ REVIVAL
7:30pm, Sat 9 September
At last, a group of high calibre Sydney musicians are recreating one of the most famous concerts in rock history. The Last Waltz was a Farewell Concert for 'The Band' that became the most legendary night in rock history with an unparalleled line up of rock superstars including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Dr John, Muddy Waters and many more who shared the stage in celebration of the music of one of the most influential bands of all time
General Admission $29.20
Meal and Show $90.80
"ALL HAIL" CHUCK BERRY - A TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF ROCK & ROLL
7:30pm, Fri 15 September
Chuck Berry took the blues, blended it with country music, and attached lyrics that perfectly captured the trials and tribulations of growing up in the USA during the 1950’s. His stunning sound was a major influence on The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and his potent musical mixture had an enormous effect on 20th Century popular music, continuing to this very day. Expect also to see a dance floor reeling' and rocking'! Apart from the fabulous music the band entertains with brief anecdotes and insights into Chuck Berry "The Man", together with fascinating back stories to the songs and history of rock and roll.
General Admission $29.20
Meal and Show $90.80
LIST OF OTHER GIGS AT THE BASEMENT
Fri 25 Aug, 2017 7:30 PM
Sat 26 Aug, 2017 7:30 PM
Mon 28 Aug, 2017 8:30 PM
Wed 30 Aug, 2017 7:00 PM
Sydney's new generation of BeBoppers will bring to you the classic music of Charlie Parker in a birthday celebration that pays tribute to the master saxophonist and genius mind, who changed JAZZ music forever.
Charlie Parker - 'Bird', innovated a whole new approach to the way jazz music was played, not only on the Saxophone, but all jazz instruments. His approach to improvisation provided 'freedom' from the pop culture of swing music as Bird represented musicians for the first time as intellectual artists rather than entertainers.
An all star Bebop Quintet ft Richard Booth on Alto Sax, Eamon Dilworth (Trumpet), Tim Bruer (Piano), Dave Quinn (Double Bass) and Philip Lombardo (Drums) playing all of your favourite BIRD compositions and collaborations - including 'Billies Bounce,' 'Ornithology,' 'Scrapple from the Apple' and more.
General Admission $24.30
Meal and Show $85.60
Thu 31 Aug, 2017 6:30 PM
The Spin Drifters is a 9 piece outfit playing Western Swing and classic country and made up of some of the finest players and singers in the land.
You have heard them on thousands of recordings over the last 30 years. These guys are the A team for country, pop and jazz recording - session players behind many Australian stars.
Felicity Urqhuart - an EMI recording star in her own right with many CDs and the presenter of ABC's Radio National country music show on Saturday nights.
Stuie French - legendary guitar wiz from Merle Haggard, Feral Swing Cats, Troy Casser-Daley to Les Paul and Tommy Emmanuel.
Michel Rose - the greatest pedal steel player in the land. Most of the steel guitar recordings you hear in Australian recordings today are from Michel.
George Washingmachine - singer, fiddle player, jazz and country musical genius.
Clare O'Meara - singer piano player and first call fiddle player for everyone from Beccy Cole, Brian Cadd, Fiddlers Feast to Feel The Manouch
Andrew Richardson - guitarist and producer. From Billy Field, Jimmy Barnes to The Stetsons, Graeme Connors, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and Fiddlers Feast.
Garry Steel - piano player the finest accordian player in the land. Has graced thousands of country and rock recordings and played with a long list of bands and stars.
Hamish Stuart - first call session drummer from Jackie Orszaczky (RIP) to Don Walker - Hamish is a writer and jazz recording artist.
Michael Vidale - Bass player and producer. From Kasey Chambers, The Bushwackers, Feral Swing Cats and Don Walker.
A night with the Spin Drifters promises to be a fun night of twin fiddles, torch songs, brilliant picking and surprise guest stars.
General Admission $24.30
Meal and Show $49.80
Fri 1 Sep, 2017 7:30 PM
Sat 2 Sep, 2017 7:30 PM
2017 marks 30 years since Mark Lizotte (aka Diesel) literally stepped off the bus after making the Nullarbor crossing from Perth with his band Johnny Diesel And the Injectors, a “hobby” band made up of remnants of an imploded previous band.
Arriving with just $95 between them meant that 9 shows a week ensued for many months. By '88, after playing everywhere and supporting everyone (including a fortuitous slot with Jimmy Barnes on his Freight Train Heart tour) they were poised to impact with their debut eponymously titled album.
Impact they did, winning ARIA's for Best New Talent and Highest Selling Album. The very same album went on to become the highest selling Australian debut album of all time.
So, what better way to celebrate than with a night that combines a 25th Anniversary commemoration of Diesel's breakthrough #1 solo album "Hepfidelity", with hits from a 30 year career to date.
Hepfidelity - Through The X-ray will see Diesel retracing tracks from the album that established him as a solo artist and musical traveller.
Diesel Rewound is where we get to 'rewind' through the hits of a 15-album career, that has produced 35+ singles.
So "get on the bus" and celebrate Diesel's 30 year thang
General Admission $39.60
Meal and Show $101.00
Mon 4 Sep, 2017 8:30 PM
SYDNEY LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT & FIESTA FEATURING ARMANDITO & TROVASON
Thu 7 Sep, 2017 6:30 PM
Fri 8 Sep, 2017 7:30 PM
THE LAST WALTZ REVIVAL
Sat 9 Sep, 2017 7:30 PM
THE MONDAY JAM
Mon 11 Sep, 2017 8:30 PM
RAVI COLTRANE (USA)
Tue 12 Sep, 2017 6:30 PM
RAVI COLTRANE (USA)
Wed 13 Sep, 2017 6:30 PM
"ALL HAIL" CHUCK BERRY - A TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF ROCK & ROLL
Fri 15 Sep, 2017 7:30 PM
VINCE JONES
Sat 16 Sep, 2017 7:30 PM
THE MONDAY JAM
Mon 18 Sep, 2017 8:30 PM
THE BASEMENT BIG BAND
Thu 21 Sep, 2017 7:00 PM
SPIN DRIFTERS W/ FELICITY URQUHART, GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE, STUIE FRENCH, MICHEL ROSE, CLARE O’MEARA, ANDREW RICHARDSON, HAMISH STUART, GARRY STEEL & MICHAEL VIDALE
Fri 22 Sep, 2017 6:30 PM
FRANCES MADDEN AND BAND 'FEELING GOOD' TOUR 2017
Sat 23 Sep, 2017 7:30 PM
THE MONDAY JAM
Mon 25 Sep, 2017 8:30 PM
CDB - "R&B SUPER JAM" LIVE
Fri 29 Sep, 2017 7:30 PM
CDB - "R&B SUPER JAM LIVE
Sat 30 Sep, 2017 7:30 PM
THE MARVIN GAYE EXPERIENCE
Sun 1 Oct, 2017 6:30 PM
JAMES MORRISON
Fri 6 Oct, 2017 7:30 PM
“BOOGIE WONDERLAND” - A LIVE TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN AND DISCO
Sat 7 Oct, 2017 7:30 PM
ROBBIE FULKS (USA) + LIAM GERNER
Wed 11 Oct, 2017 7:00 PM
ERIC STECKEL (USA) WITH SPECIAL GUEST STEFAN HAUK
Thu 12 Oct, 2017 7:00 PM
THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY - A PINK FLOYD CELEBRATION
Fri 13 Oct, 2017 7:30 PM
THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY - A PINK FLOYD CELEBRATION
Sat 14 Oct, 2017 7:30 PM
THE BASEMENT BIG BAND
Thu 19 Oct, 2017 7:00 PM
A BILLION BEATS BENEFIT CONCERT
Fri 20 Oct, 2017 7:30 PM
Z-STAR DELTA (UK) W/ SPECIAL GUESTS MULTI UNIVERSE
Wed 25 Oct, 2017 7:00 PM
AN EVENING WITH PLINI & FRIENDS
Thu 26 Oct, 2017 7:30 PM
JONAH & THE WAILERS
Fri 27 Oct, 2017 7:30 PM
PETER NORTHCOTE'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY SHOW
Sat 28 Oct, 2017 7:30 PM
SPIN DRIFTERS W/ FELICITY URQUHART, GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE, STUIE FRENCH, MICHEL ROSE, CLARE O’MEARA, ANDREW RICHARDSON, HAMISH STUART, GARRY STEEL & MICHAEL VIDALE
Thu 2 Nov, 2017 6:30 PM
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH HOLLY THROSBY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Fri 3 Nov, 2017 7:00 PM
CAFE OF THE GATE OF SALVATION + HEAVENLY BAND + DIANA ROUVAS
Sat 4 Nov, 2017 7:30 PM
CUSTARD WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE STRESS OF LEISURE
Thu 9 Nov, 2017 7:30 PM
JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN (UK/USA) - 'GOGO JUICE' AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Fri 10 Nov, 2017 7:30 PM
JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN (UK/USA) - 'GOGO JUICE' AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Sat 11 Nov, 2017 7:30 PM
JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN (UK/USA) - 'GOGO JUICE' AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Sun 12 Nov, 2017 6:30 PM
NO REGRETS - THE EDITH PIAF STORY
Fri 17 Nov, 2017 7:30 PM
BUSBY MAROU - FULL STOP FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Thu 23 Nov, 2017 7:00 PM
THE MUSIC OF THRILLER
Fri 24 Nov, 2017 7:30 PM
40UP FEATURING STEVE CLISBY AND STEPHEN FERRIS
Sat 25 Nov, 2017 7:30 PM
THE MARTINI LOUNGE - "LOVE EDITION"
Fri 1 Dec, 2017 7:00 PM
TYLER HILTON & KATE VOEGELE (USA)
Thu 7 Dec, 2017 7:00 PM
CHRISTINE ANU: ISLAND CHRISTMAS
Sat 9 Dec, 2017 7:30 PM
JAMES MORRISON
Fri 15 Dec, 2017 7:30 PM
BLUES BROTHERS REBOOTED
Sat 16 Dec, 2017 7:30 PM
THE BASEMENT BIG BAND
Fri 22 Dec, 2017 7:30 PM
DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN - LIVE SHOW
Sat 13 Jan, 2018 7:30 PM
Fri 16 Feb, 2018 7:30 PM
COMING TO THE HUNTER
Mental as Anything
Russell Morris Red Dirt – Red Heart Belmont 16s Sat 9 Sep 8:30pm
Daryl Braithwaite
Dan Sultan
Mojo Juju Think Twice Tour The Cambridge Fri 25 Aug Tickets on Sale
John Williamson in Concert Belmont 16s 8pm Fri 20 Oct NBD?? 8pm, Sat 21 Oct
MICRO THEATRE
22 - 26 August 2017
WELCOME TO NEWCASTLE'S VERY OWN FUN AND QUIRKY MICRO THEATRE FESTIVAL
Micro Theatre is an independent short play festival where short plays are performed in coffee shops and a small art gallery.
The 2017 Festival kicked off with the Launch in March and entries closed on 19 June. Sixteen plays have been selected, given to a Director and in production - it won't be long now. Tickets are great value at $15 so please come along to see one of the shows. Tickets are on sale now
Kate Dun - Micro Theatre Festival Director
Check out the following website for information about the 4 Plays to be performed each night at each venue.
ADAMSTOWN ARTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017
EXPRESSO WITH LUKE VASSELLA
Sunday 27 August 6pm – 8pm
Adamstown Dungeon
FREE ENTRY
Drinks and delicious snacks available to purchase.
FREE ENTRY
Drinks and delicious snacks available to purchase.
Luke is well known on the NSW North Coast and beyond as an inspirational performer with strong social justice commitments and an amazing voice.
Luke has written many songs in support of a Gasfield Free Northern Rivers and won an Australian Songwriter’s Association Award with his protest song ‘The Mighty Dollar’.
CENTRE FOR HOPE BENEFIT CONCERT & CREATIVITY SHOWCASE
Saturday 2 September 2pm – 5pm
Church Auditorium & Hall
A benefit concert for the Centre for Hope, featuring the 'One Voice Mob' Choir, internationally acclaimed dancers/ choreographers Bron White (founder Spirit of Movement health & wellbeing program) and Carole Johnson (creator of the globally renowned Aboriginal Bangarra Dance Theatre). The concert will also include a ceremony with the 'One Note Sacred Didjeridoo of Harmony + Healing + Unity', and performances by Australia's own Pete Seeger, singer/songwriter John Queripel and musical friends.
CHANT FOR LIFE WITH TRISH WATTS
Sunday 17 September 2pm – 4pm
Church Hall
$25/$20 (conc.)
$25/$20 (conc.)
An afternoon of delight with a community of graceful voices open to explore the breath of an embodied centre. This workshop experience will use some take home singing meditations to calm the mind, nourish the heart and restore healthy balance. If you’re seeking time-out from the distractions and demands of life, come! No experience needed. Chant is the french word for sing – associated with the deep experience of voices singing together found in many spiritual traditions.
THE ORIGINAL Ms. O'
Sunday 17 September 2pm
Adamstown Dungeon
Tickets at the door: $20
(incl. afternoon tea)
Tickets at the door: $20
(incl. afternoon tea)
Award-winning songwriter Maureen O’Brien has been so busy with her theme shows and theatre projects over the past 5 years, that her local fans could be forgiven for thinking she has stopped writing songs. But nothing could be further from the truth. In this show, Maureen will perform a collection of her early songs and newer compositions ... and share some stories! Always the stories!
JON'S LATIN DANCE
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Please come and join us on Tuesday Evening at Merewether Golf Club for our first Rumba class for a fun filled night of dancing.
6.45 - Rumba Basics class
7.00 - Rumba Beginners class
8.00 - Social Time
8.30 - Intermediate Rumba class
9.15- Social Intermediate
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THE REGAL CINEMA
DUNKIRK (M)
FRIDAY at 7.30pm Complimentary Gin & Tonics for first 25 arrivals
A thrilling retelling of the dramatic chapter from World War II of the British forces — and English civilians — trying to rescue hundreds of thousands of Allied troops stranded in France on Dunkirk beach surrounded by German forces. Stars Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance.
“Triumphant.” – The Independent
“Edge-of-your-seat filmmaking.” - Collider
“Triumphant.” – The Independent
“Edge-of-your-seat filmmaking.” - Collider
VICEROY'S HOUSE (M)
SATURDAY at 12 Midday Includes Colonial High Tea
Queen Victoria’s great-grandson Lord Mountbatten (Hugh Bonneville) and his wife (Gillian Anderson) oversee the end of British colonial rule in 1947 India. Directed by Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham).
“Stunning. ” ★★★★ – The National Student
“A vivid account of a complex period of Indian history, driven by fine performances. ” – Screen International ★★★★ – The Times
“Stunning. ” ★★★★ – The National Student
“A vivid account of a complex period of Indian history, driven by fine performances. ” – Screen International ★★★★ – The Times
CHURCHILL (M)
SATURDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
Brian Cox (The Carer), Miranda Richardson (Belle) and John Slattery (Mad Men) star in Australian director Jonathan Teplitzky’s historical drama about Winston Churchill’s objections to the risky D-Day invasion plan. Wracked with guilt over his role in Gallipoli, Churchill fears making the same mistake twice.
“Kudos to Teplitzky for showing Churchill not just in his familiar heroic light as a great statesman, but also as a needy, thin-skinned, tantrum-throwing baby. Certain world leaders could learn valuable lessons from this film.” –
Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter
WHERE AM I GOING? (M) 1hr 30mins
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (G)
SUNDAY at 12 Midday LIMITED SCREENINGS
Includes complimentary Brunch from 11.30am of pancakes, ham, cheese & tomato toasties, OJ, sherry, Twinings Tea & filter Coffee
Includes complimentary Brunch from 11.30am of pancakes, ham, cheese & tomato toasties, OJ, sherry, Twinings Tea & filter Coffee
Spellbinding true story from Mongolia. A 13-year-old girl trains to become the first female eagle hunter in the 1,000-year history of her family’s tribe. Narrated by Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: Rogue One).
“A real-life inspirational adventure.” – Variety
“A bliss-out. This movie expands your sense of what is possible. A girl can hunt with an eagle. A camera can fly.” – New York Times
“One of the most beautifully shot movies I have ever seen.” - IndieWire
“A real-life inspirational adventure.” – Variety
“A bliss-out. This movie expands your sense of what is possible. A girl can hunt with an eagle. A camera can fly.” – New York Times
“One of the most beautifully shot movies I have ever seen.” - IndieWire
THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (M)
SUNDAY at 3pm FINAL SCREENING
Includes Movie Treats: Drinks, small chips & funsize chocolate
Includes Movie Treats: Drinks, small chips & funsize chocolate
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
A QUIET PASSION (PG)
SUNDAY at 7pm Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
A arthouse film about the true story of celebrated 19th-century writer Emily Dickinson, arguably America’s greatest poet.
"No lie: it's a difficult film, dense with words and ideas, focused on an often frustrating protagonist. Still, you have to admire its austerity, its refusal to romanticize, and its fearless commitment." Georgia Straight
REGAL SCREENINGSAll Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
Friday 25 August - Sunday 27 August
Fri 25 August at 7.30pm DUNKIRK (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Sat 26 August at 12 Noon VICEROY'S HOUSE (PG) Includes Complimentary Colonial High Tea
Sat 26 August at 3pm CHURCHILL (M) Includes Treats
Sat 26 August at 7.30pm Italian NIght: WHERE AM I GOING? (M) Includes wine, antipasto & tirimisu
Sun 27 August at 12 Noon THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (G)
Limited Screenings Includes Brunch
Sun 27 August at 3pm THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 27 August at 7pm A QUIET PASSION (PG) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry.
Fri 25 August at 7.30pm DUNKIRK (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Sat 26 August at 12 Noon VICEROY'S HOUSE (PG) Includes Complimentary Colonial High Tea
Sat 26 August at 3pm CHURCHILL (M) Includes Treats
Sat 26 August at 7.30pm Italian NIght: WHERE AM I GOING? (M) Includes wine, antipasto & tirimisu
Sun 27 August at 12 Noon THE EAGLE HUNTRESS (G)
Limited Screenings Includes Brunch
Sun 27 August at 3pm THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 27 August at 7pm A QUIET PASSION (PG) 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
Rattlesnakes gigs
for August/September 2017:
Saturday Arvo 26 September Gallipoli Legion Club Newcastle 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 9 September Cardiff Wests, Newcastle 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Sunday 10 September Car Show n Shine Canely Heights RSL - Sydney 11:30am - 3:30pm
More gigs to be added soon!
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
Doors Open : 7:30pm
Full $15/Concession & Members $10
TUESDAY'S THIS MONTH
Aug 29
Vincent Gardner & Belinda Munro
Vincent Gardner (US) – Trombone
Belinda Munro (US) – Vocals
John Harkins – Piano
Brendan Clarke – Bass
Aaron Jansz - Drums
Sep 12
Steve Hunter Trio
Steve Hunter - Bass
Matt McMahon - Keys
Gordon Rytmeister - Drums
Sep 26
Bella Groove
THE WICKHAM PARK HOTEL
Overload
Fri August 25, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Overload
Rock,Blues and Funk band from Newcastle. Band Members Alen Dzananovic, David Walmsley, David Christansen, Lauren Harrison.
Back to The Wicko
Sat August 26, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Amy
Talented local singer/songwriter.
9:00pm - 12:30am Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide is a dynamic and versatile all female rock band. As well as providing a distinctive and tight sound, the band likes to involve their audience and encourages participation.
Voodoo Express
Sun August 27, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Jye Sharp
A Wicko favourite!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Voodoo Express
Big Sound and Big Talent!
It's Voodoo Express.
Milestones
Fri September 01, 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 Lamplighters
Sat September 02, 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 The Lamplighters
Listen up y'all! The Lamplighters are a 60's Soul & R&B band ready to blow your minds with some seriously ground poundin' sounds!
Mason Rack Band
Sun September 03, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Codi Kaye
Codi Kaye has one of the best voices in Newcastle! Check her our in the Beer Garden this Weekend at The Wicko!
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.
Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
September 21, 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!
STAG & HUNTER
8pm other than indicated:
Friday August 25th
Helena Kitley w/ Vortex | 8pm Free Entry
Jazz, Soul, Neo Soul, Acid Jazz, Funk – Helena Kitley has been around the Newcastle music scene for a good long while, popping up in various musical incarnations since 1999. Kitley was writing music from a young age, growing up in Coonabarabran, and started performing her originals after moving to Newcastle in her 20s. As a performer, Kitley has worked as a solo artist, while also featuring in, and in some cases at the helm of, a range of group projects. Kitley’s most recent group endeavours include Steely Divas, a 10-piece band performing the work of Steely Dan, with an all-female vocal section and Glam Slam, an incredibly-dressed glam rock cover band, fronted by Kitley’s alter ego Kitty Kozmik.
Influenced by artists ranging from Donny Hathaway to Prince to Erykah Badu, Kitley’s sound has an incredibly jazzy vibe to it, making one feel like leaving the work day behind to sit in a bar full of dark corners with a glass of brandy.In September 2016 Helena released her debut album The Temporal Lope. A ‘bounding stride’ over the length of Kitley’s career so far, the album is a collection of the work that she has written over the years, recorded with some of the crème de la crème of Newcastle musicians.
Funk/ Jazz/ Disco/ Alternative Rock/ Reggae/ Pop – Vortex bring you a mix of funky, soul, rock and slinky good vibe tunes. The best from the 70’s, 80’s 90’s and now. Perfect for any function or event to get your groove thing on.
Saturday August 26th
Baghead | 8pm Free Entry
Saturday September 2nd
Chase The Sun | 8pm $15+ BF / $20 door
Chase The Sun – Ain’t No Love Tour
Join the Australian Australian heavyweight champions of Blues-rock shred Chase The Sun as they tear up the east coast on their ‘Ain’t No Love’ single launch tour. Ain’t No Love is the second single release from the band’s long-awaited third album, and smashes along in double time before settling into the southern flavoured funk that Chase The Sun do better than most.
Celebrating 10 years together in 2017, Chase The Sun established themselves from the get go as crowd favourites at festivals all over the country, and have taken their loud guitar blues, blazing hard funk and a cranking 70’s southern rock feel around the world. Chase The Sun features the powerhouse delivery and soul-tinged song writing of guitarist Jan Rynsaardt combined with elements of acoustic blues, stoner rock Psychedelia and Stevie Ray Vaughn boogie – this three-piece crank out their own take on a classic sound.
Thu 28 September
Fiona Boyes Band - $15 + Booking Fee
Country – Fiona Boyes, an Australian blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, has been recording and performing for more than 25 years, building a career that has taken her to major festivals and stages around the world. A veteran recording artist with 13 releases, Australia’s first lady of the Blues has been honoured with 7 USA Blues Music Award nominations in 5 different categories over the years, including 2 nominations in the 2016 USA Blues Music Awards – ‘Acoustic Artist of the Year’ and ‘Acoustic Album of the Year’ – for her latest release ‘Professin’ the Blues’. She’s also received more than 30 Australian music awards, spanning the blues, folk, jazz and Americana scenes. Fiona’s immersion in the wide musical and historical traditions that make up the Blues and her deep love of the art-form itself lends conviction and authenticity to her playing and song writing.
Fiona began her career as a Blues artist when she won an Australian made Maton guitar in a local coffee shop talent show. During the early years she honed her skills with all female band, The Mojos, who went on to become one of Australia’s premier blues acts, with 5 recordings to their credit. In 2000 Fiona released her debut solo recording, which won Australian Blues Album, Female Artist, and Song of the Year awards. Her international career took off in 2003 when she won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, the first woman and first non-American to be so honoured. Since then she has released numerous award winning albums and maintained a busy international touring schedule.
Equally at home on acoustic or electric guitars, her repertoire is like a Blues travelogue. Listen to her play and you’ll hear pre-war Delta slide, wailing laments, single chord Mississippi Hills grooves, intricate and beautiful finger picking, rollicking New Orleans barrelhouse, greasy Memphis soul, driving classic Chicago sounds, the country stylings of Texas Swing, and the uptown sounds of the West Coast. On her latest release – ‘Professin’ the Blues’ – Fiona digs deep into her love of acoustic blues guitar and songwriting: the roots of the Blues. As her friend and mentor, the late, great Hubert Sumlin said. ‘She’s got it! I’ve played with all of them – and she’s got it!’
Constantly touring, Fiona divides her time between Australia, Nth America and Europe. Her home-away-from-home is Portland, Oregon, as she follows the festival seasons in both hemispheres. When she is back in Australia, Fiona lives on the Clarence River in northern NSW, with her husband Steve (aka The Preacher), a social activist and Anglican priest, and between them they share the joys of five children and eight grandchildren.
Thu 9 November
Wille and the Bandits w/ Claude Hay - $14 + Booking Fee
Rock/ Roots – Having toured their unique brand of roots rock with the likes of Deep Purple, Joe Bonamassa, The John Butler Trio and Status Quo Wille and the Bandits are now proudly touring their brand new, critically acclaimed album ‘Breakfree’.
The band are famous for creating an astonishingly huge sound, incorporating eclectic grooves from World music to Heavy Rock, using bizarre instrumentation such as Tongue Drum, Djembe, Lap steel guitar and Double bass they push the boundaries of what is expected of a modern three piece.
The band are famous for creating an astonishingly huge sound, incorporating eclectic grooves from World music to Heavy Rock, using bizarre instrumentation such as Tongue Drum, Djembe, Lap steel guitar and Double bass they push the boundaries of what is expected of a modern three piece.
Although difficult to pigeon hole, Wille and the Bandits are taking roots rock music to a new level.
Wille and the Bandits are renowned for their diverse song writing and often likened to the greats of the 70’s such as Led Zeppelin, Santana and Pink Floyd, this comparison, although bold, only scrapes the surface of the Bands influences and sound.
Wille and the Bandits are on a journey which has so far been miraculous. All achieved through hard work and a true passion for making music. Playing over 200 shows a year these guys are really tight. So please do not miss the opportunity to see one of the most impressive live acts of this generation.
Wille and the Bandits are renowned for their diverse song writing and often likened to the greats of the 70’s such as Led Zeppelin, Santana and Pink Floyd, this comparison, although bold, only scrapes the surface of the Bands influences and sound.
Wille and the Bandits are on a journey which has so far been miraculous. All achieved through hard work and a true passion for making music. Playing over 200 shows a year these guys are really tight. So please do not miss the opportunity to see one of the most impressive live acts of this generation.
COMING UP 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.
Bringing live music to Hamilton, upstairs at Gallipoli Legion Club, 3-5 Beaumont St
Tuesdays and Thursdays in June
Doors open 7:30pm, $15 Entry at the door
Rock’n’swing Dance Classses Mon nights – 7pm
Rattlesnakes – Sat August 26 – 2:00pm (Goodby Winter, Hello Spring!) – Members Celebration
Gigs from now on:
NEWCASTLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Newcastle Music Festival 2017 begins on 9th August with Baroque and Beyond at The University Gallery, Newcastle University and reaches it's finale on the 20th August with the Finale Concert at Newcastle Christ Church Cathedral in a concert featuring The Christ Church Camerata, Festival String Orchestra and guest soloists Anthony Albrecht, Gavin Clark (Celli) and Peter Guy on the Cathedral organ.
There are many delights between:
There are many delights between:
· August 17 - Sea Pictures - Deborah Humble returns in a concert of English songs, including Elgar’s evocative Sea Pictures, in which she is joined by the Orava Quartet, Claire Howard Race and Glen Scribner for the first of their two appearances in this year’s festival - Christ Church Cathedral 7:30pm
· August 18 - Schubert and Shostakovitch Romance and Revolution - Orava Quartet and Anthony Albrecht. Schubert’s sublime String Quintet is the platform for a homecoming performance in which Novocastrians Anthony Albrecht and Thomas Chawner (violist of the award-winning Orava Quartet) perform together for the first time since school days. The concert opens with one of Shostakovich’s best-known and most shattering works – the String Quartet No. 8 - Harold Lobb Concert Hall 7:30pm
· August 19 - Deborah Humble in Conversation and Masterclass - Emerging singers work with acclaimed mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble – what does it take to make a career in opera? - Newcastle Grammar School Performance Space 10:30am
· August 19 - Puccini and More, Hyeseoung Kwon in Recital - In her second appearance at this year’s Festival, Hyeseoung Kwon sings music of Puccini, Verdi and Strauss, and joins violinist Peta Dries in Eric Whitacre’s brilliant and evocative Five Hebrew Love Songs - Harold Lobb Concert Hall 2:30pm
· August 19 - John Paul Young in Concert - Don’t miss this unique event as JPY, an icon of the Australian music scene, performs favourites, and collaborates with the Christ Church Camerata Quartet. The concert begins with the outstanding singer Heather Price - Adamstown Arts, Adamstown Uniting Church 7:30pm
· August 20 - Festival Finale Concert - The Christ Church Camerata joins cellist Anthony Albrecht in concertos by Vivaldi and Haydn in a concert that features the Festival String Orchestra before concluding in grand style with Respighi’s Suite for Organ and Strings - Christ Church Cathedral 2:30pm
Baroque & Beyond – Free
Banter in Concert – Gold coin donation
Nan Price Memorial Scholarship – Free
All other concerts – check prices at : http://www.
Newcastle Music Festival Finale Concert
Sunday 20th August, 2:30pm
Newcastle Christ Church Cathedral
Newcastle Christ Church Cathedral
Anthony Albrecht and Gavin Clark (cellos)
Peter Guy (organ)
Festival Strings, Newcastle Strings, Christ Church Camerata, David Banney (conductor)
Peter Guy (organ)
Festival Strings, Newcastle Strings, Christ Church Camerata, David Banney (conductor)
The Christ Church Camerata joins cellist Anthony Albrecht in concertos by Vivaldi and Haydn in a concert that features the Festival String Orchestra before concluding in grand style with Respighi’s Suite for Organ and Strings.
GIAZOTTO: ‘Albinoni’s Adagio’
PURCELL: Suite from The Fairy Queen, Z 629 (excerpts)
VIVALDI: Concerto in G minor for two cellos and strings, RV 531
HAYDN: Cello Concerto No 2 in D major, Hob VIIb:2
RESPIGHI: Suite in G for organ and strings
Adults $30
Concession & Seniors $20
Family $70
Concession & Seniors $20
Family $70
INCREDIBLE WINTER EVENT LINEUP AT ADAMSTOWN ARTS!
VENUE
Adamstown Uniting Church – Church Auditorium
228 Brunker Rd
Adamstown, NSW 2289 Australia
Adamstown, NSW 2289 Australia
2017 JAZZ FESTIVAL: 25TH- 27TH AUGUST, 2017
At "WESTS" New Lambton, see more in following article.
NEWCASTLE & HUNTER JAZZ CLUB
Welcome to the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Website.
The Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club aims to foster live Jazz music in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area. The club holds regular jazz functions every month throughout the year. For details of these activities scroll down. A full colour newsletter is distributed to members monthly.
The main activity for the year, The Newcastle Jazz Festival, is held on the last full weekend in August. It is regarded as one of the best Jazz Festivals in Australia. In 2017 the festival will be held again at Western Suburbs Leagues Club, New Lambton. We had so much good feedback on this venue.
Some of the artists are Adam Miller, Andy Firth, Don Hopkins, Fish Fry, Galapagos Duck, Geoff Power Jazz Band, Half Nelson, Janet Seidel Quartet, New Wobbly Boot Jazz and Blues Band, Rehab Brass Band, Sinatra Swing (Mitch Capone & the Andy Firth Orchestra), Terence Koo Solo Piano & Trio, etc etc.Plus big bands Dungeon Bitg Band (Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald), Australian Army Band Newcastle, Newcastle Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra, Geoff Power’s Great Gatzby Orchestra and New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra.
Jazz the Night Away – Sat night – dancing the night away.
Check out for more info on the tab Jazz Festival 2017 at website: www.newcastlejazz.com.au
Sunday 24 Sep 2017
An Afternoon in Paris with the George Washingmachine Quintet
Central Charlestown Leagues Club
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Jazz Club Members: $10 Guests: $15
George Washingmachine: Violin
Claire O’Meara: Accordion
Stan Valacos: Double Bass
Arthur Washington: Guitar
Nadya Golski: Vocals
There’s much to love at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 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
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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
LOUD LOVE
The music of Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Scott Weiland and Kurt Cobain
Thu August 17 at Cambridge Hotel,
Tickets $15 pre-sale or $20 at the door
Loud Love is a suicide and depression awareness event with all profits going to Lifeline. Ngariki will be joined on stage by Mark Cashin, Paul Coxon, Ross Flynn, Chris Hamall, Ken Jewell, Lee Rolfe, Kane Starkey and Amy Vee. Viagro will open the show.
LES MISERABLES
Civic Theatre, 375 Hunter St, Newcastle
16-26 August
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 ofLes 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
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.
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE TOUR
The Festival’s funniest in one hilarious night!
Fri 8 Sep, Civic Theatre, 8:00pm
Tickets: $55
The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the fifth year in a row to bring the crème de la crème of the 2017 Festival right to your doorstep.
Expertly curated and lovingly presented the showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard hitting laughter. Boasting a line-up of the best local and international comics and showcasing some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs!
So get ready ‘Straya… The Showcase Tour is back on the road! Call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year!
LINEUP
· Tom Rhodes (USA) – a seasoned comedy veteran, Rhodes has his own Netflix special, sitcom, travel show, late night talk show and critically acclaimed podcast under his belt!
· Luke Heggie – Sydney Comedy Fest Director’s Choice Award-winner, Heggie’s no-nonsense comedy has made him one of the most in-demand comics in Australia!
· Katie Burch – wickedly uncompromising, no-holds-barred Katie doesn’t shy away from sharing her feelings on day-to-day life including the challenges of being a mother and wife!
· Ciaran Lyons – since winning the 2013 Perth Comedy Festival Next Gen Comedian award, Lyons has gone on to perform sold out shows at comedy clubs all over the country!
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 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.
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:
STEVIE NICKS + THE PRETENDERS + ALI BARTER
BIMBADGEN, HUNTER VALLEY
SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2017
a day on the green is thrilled to announce that superstar singer-songwriter STEVIE NICKS will return to Australia for an exclusive run of her 24 Karat Goldshows this November, including three shows for a day on the green.
Joining Stevie for these special concerts are the legendary PRETENDERS, fronted by Chrissie Hynde.
Fans will be treated to full, individual sets by Stevie Nicks and Pretenders, who will both be performing their classic hits and much much more.
Suitably for an event celebrating two iconic female trailblazers, the bill will also feature an artist The Huffington Post called "a bold, brash, ball-tearing feminist rocket", Melbourne singer-songwriter ALI BARTER.
The 24 Karat Gold Tour brings together some of music's most compelling women - a unique lineup that is not to be missed!
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DON'T FORGET TO UPGRADE YOUR TICKET INTO THE GARDEN BAR
THIS UPGRADE GIVES YOU EXPRESS ENTRY INTO THE EVENT, FOOD, PRIVATE BAR & TOILETS, ALL IN A RELAXED AREA WITH LIMITED CAPACITY.
THIS UPGRADE GIVES YOU EXPRESS ENTRY INTO THE EVENT, FOOD, PRIVATE BAR & TOILETS, ALL IN A RELAXED AREA WITH LIMITED CAPACITY.
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
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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