University Gallery. Very impressive selection of photos taken when the BHP complex was demolished. Great photos taken by Murray McKean. Check it out.
Some great events coming up this weekend, starting with some gallery openings and then a great randge of music every day.
Lake Macquarie Council have a full weekend for the Living Smart Festival at Speers Point Park. Exhibitions, demonstrations and live entertainment on 2 stages. A great family day out with ideas and resources to help the community to live sustainably.
WHAT’S ON WITH MUSIC
Saturday 28 Sep
Russian Rehab: The Barbarians.
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Adamstown Uniting Church
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2:00-4:00pm
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Born Jovi - The Bon Jovi Show, No Exit - The Angels Show.
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The Bradford
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8:30pm
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Alias.
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Club Kotara
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8:00-11:00pm
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Paparazzi.
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Hexham Bowling Club
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7:30-10:30pm
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The Big Bang Band.
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Jewells Tavern
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8:30-11:30pm
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Misbehave.
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Kent Hotel
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10:00pm-1:00am
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HSPA Stage Band - The Last Hurrah Concert.
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Newcastle Diggers
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INXS Tribute Show.
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Pelican RSL
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8:00-11:00pm
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The Fighting Fish, Garven, Jesse Madigan, Liquid Joy, Clayhands, DANCE DANCE, Zoot, Newdark, India & the Journey to The East, WELL?O
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Lass O’Gowrie
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Ed Kuepper.
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Lizotte's
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9:00pm
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Love That Hat.
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Mary Ellen Hotel
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Hornet.
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Maryland Tavern
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8:00pm
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Bad Paris, DJ 88.
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Mezz Bar at Wallsend Diggers
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8:00pm-1:00am
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Oktoberfest, Elisa Kate.
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Murray's Brewery
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Pap & That.
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Nag's Head Hotel
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8:00pm
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The V Dubs.
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Shoal Bay Country Club
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7:00pm
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Georgina Grimshaw EP launch, Sandy Louise.
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The Small Ballroom
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The Fossicks.
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Stag and Hunter Hotel
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8:00-12:00pm
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Keys on King.
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Star Hotel
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8:30pm
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Rock The Lake ft Jets Play Jets, Damnation, All Access 80s.
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Toronto Hotel
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The Flattrackers.
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Toronto Workers
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8:00-11:30pm
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Zane Penn Duo.
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Warners at the Bay
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Cruzers.
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Wests Cardiff
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8:00-11:30pm
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Loko.
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Wests New Lambton
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9:30pm-12:30am
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Surfing the Spectrum fundraiser ft The Ride Ons, The Blues Bombers, JJ King.
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Wickham Park Hotel
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JJ – 5-8pm
8:30pm-12:00am
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Sunday 29 Sep
Kris Kristofferson.
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Civic Theatre
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7:30pm
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Speakeasy Sunday ft The Half Nelson Jazz Band.
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Babylon
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4:00pm
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Bandaluza Flamenco.
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The Black Malabar
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3:30pm
7:30pm
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Busta Thong.
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Catho Pub
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1:30pm
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Geoff Powers West Coast Jazz Band. $15
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Central Leagues Club
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2:00-4:30pm
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Cathedral Brass.
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Christ Church Cathedral Newcastle
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Greg Bryce.
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Customs House
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4:00-7:00pm
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Megan Core.
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Honeysuckle Hotel
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1:00pm
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Bounty Hunters Band.
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Kent Hotel
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8:30-11:30pm
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Big Country
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Lizotte's
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7:30-11:30pm
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Dean Kyrwood.
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Murray's Brewery
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Kazzie.
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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2:30-5:30pm
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Love That Hat, Wharf Life.
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Queens Wharf Hotel
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2:00pm
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Madelyn Live, The Years.
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Wickham Park Hotel
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1:30pm, 6:00-9:30pm
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The Cassettes
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SJs Hamilton
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4:00pm
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Sunday Sessions.
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The Station Newcastle
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2:00pm
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Tuesday 1 Oct
NIMA: Cope Street Parade
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Grand Hotel - The Underground
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8:00-10:30pm
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Some Local Art, et al
When on
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Title
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Gallery
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Address
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Opening Hrs
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Until ???
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Piopiotahi by Jane Lander
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Curve Gallery
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Th, Fri 11-4
Sa 11-2
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Event Fri 27 Sep 5pm
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Last Fridays: Face Off
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Newcastle Art Gallery
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T-Sun 10-5
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Opening 27 Sep 6pm
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Stance – Surf Art & Photography Exhibition
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The Station
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Hunter St, Newcastle
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Opening Fri 27 Sep 6-8pm
Until 14 Oct
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Bruce Rowland “La Danse”
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Cooks Hill Galleries
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M, Fri-Sat 11a-6p
Sun 2p-6p
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Fri 27 Sep 8pm
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Propel Major Event
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Newcastle Art Gallery
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T-Sun 10-5
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Until 28 Sep
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Janelle Goldman and Ros Elkin
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CStudios
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W-Sat 11-4
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Until 29 Sep
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Momentum: Dionne Smith
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Timeless Textiles
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W-Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2`
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Until 29 Sep
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Orbit – Barbara Greentree & Anne Marie Hall
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Back to Back Gallery
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Fri-Sun11-5
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Until 29 Sep
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Objectify
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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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Until 29 Sep
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Off the Beaten Track
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Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
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Tu-Sun 10-4
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Opening Fri 4 Oct 4pm
Until 7 Oct
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Sculpture on the Farm
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Dungog Festival
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Dungog
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Oct Long Weekend
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Opens Fri 4 Oct 6-8
Until 20 Oct
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Malcolm Sands
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Newcastle Art Space
Gallery 139
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Th-Sun 12-4pm
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Opening Fri 5 Oct 6pm
Until 26 Oct
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Fingers & Pi’s
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Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
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Tu-Sun 10-4
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Until 6 Oct
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An Immeasurable Distance – Emma Fielden
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The Lockup
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90 Hunter St Newcastle E
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W-Sat 10-4
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Until 6 Oct
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There is Another World But it is This One – John Heaney
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Art Systems Wickham
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40 Annie St Wickham
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Fri-Sun 11-4
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Opening Sat 12 Oct 3pm
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Biltur Road Trip Graham Wilson
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Creator Incubator
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Shed 15A/50 Clyde St, Hamilton Nth
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Th-Sun 12-5pm
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Sat 12 Oct 7pm
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The Bender 2019
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The Lockup
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90 Hunter St Newcastle E
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W-Sat 10-4
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Until 13 Oct
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Jr Art Prizes (due before 8 Sep)
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Finite Gallery
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60 Caves Beach Rd, Caves Beach
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F-Su 10-4 PH
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Until 19 Oct
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Steel Life | Murray McKean
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The University Gallery
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Newcastle University
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W-F 10-5
Sat 12-4
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Maitland Regional Art Gallery
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230 High St, Maitland
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Tu-Sun 10-5
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Barbara Nanshe Studio
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1-3, 120 Hunter St, N’castle
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Coal & Cedar
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380-382 Hunter St,
Newcastle
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??
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Lovett Gallery
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15 Laman St, Newcastle (above Library)
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Studio 21
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21 Bennett St Hamilton
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10am-3pm
16,17, 23,24 Feb
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Closed for redevelopment
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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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THE MOVIES
The Regal Cinema
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
The Regal Team is taking a break...closed weekend of Sat 28 & Sun 29 Sept
FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER - SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER
Fri 4 Oct at 7.30pm First Friday FUN Raiser: AMAZING GRACE (G) $20
Sat 5 Oct at 12 Midday A DOG'S JOURNEY (PG)
Sat 5 Oct at 3pm THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR (M)
Final Screening
Sat 5 Oct at 7.30pm THE FAREWELL (PG)
Sun 6 Oct at 12 Midday PALM BEACH (M)
Sun 6 Oct at 3pm YESTERDAY (M)
Sun 6 Oct at 7pm THE KEEPER (M)
Sat 5 Oct at 12 Midday A DOG'S JOURNEY (PG)
Sat 5 Oct at 3pm THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR (M)
Final Screening
Sat 5 Oct at 7.30pm THE FAREWELL (PG)
Sun 6 Oct at 12 Midday PALM BEACH (M)
Sun 6 Oct at 3pm YESTERDAY (M)
Sun 6 Oct at 7pm THE KEEPER (M)
SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER & SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER
Sat 12 Oct at 12 Midday THE FAREWELL (PG)
Sat 12 Oct at 3pm THE KEEPER (M)
Sat 12 Oct at 7.30pm DOWNTON ABBEY (PG)
Sun 13 Oct at 12 Midday A DOG'S JOURNEY (PG)
Sun 13 Oct at 3pm Encore Screening: LATE NIGHT (M)
Sun 13 Oct at 7pm Ethical Investment Week: 2040 (G)
Sat 12 Oct at 7.30pm DOWNTON ABBEY (PG)
Sun 13 Oct at 12 Midday A DOG'S JOURNEY (PG)
Sun 13 Oct at 3pm Encore Screening: LATE NIGHT (M)
Sun 13 Oct at 7pm Ethical Investment Week: 2040 (G)
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER & SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
Sat 19 Oct at 12 Midday DOWNTON ABBEY (PG)
Sat 19 Oct at 3pm THE FAREWELL (PG)
Sat 19 Oct at 7.30pm AMAZING GRACE (G)
Sun 20 Oct at 12 Midday THE KEEPER (M)
Sun 20 Oct at 3pm PALM BEACH (M) Plus
Meet the Filmmakers: Rachel Ward & Bryan Brown
Sun 20 Oct at 7pm DOWNTON ABBEY (PG)
Sat 19 Oct at 7.30pm AMAZING GRACE (G)
Sun 20 Oct at 12 Midday THE KEEPER (M)
Sun 20 Oct at 3pm PALM BEACH (M) Plus
Meet the Filmmakers: Rachel Ward & Bryan Brown
Sun 20 Oct at 7pm DOWNTON ABBEY (PG)
HALLOWEEN SCREENINGS & PARTIES: FRI 25 & SAT 26 OCTOBER
Fri 25 Oct at 7.30pm PARASITE (MA15+) Halloween Party $15
Sat 26 Oct at 7.30pm THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (M)
Halloween Party $15
(Sorry. No other screenings Halloween weekend)
FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER - SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Fri 1 Nov at 7.30pm First Friday FUN Raiser: Film to be advised $20
Sat 2 Nov at 12 Midday AMAZING GRACE (G)
Sat 2 Nov at 3pm YESTERDAY (M) Final Screening
Sat 2 Nov at 7.30pm FRAGMENTARY (MA15+) Plus Meet the Filmmaker:
Jace Pickard
Sun 3 Nov at 12 Midday DOWNTON ABBEY (PG)
Sun 3 Nov at 3pm A DOG'S JOURNEY (PG)
Sun 3 Nov at 7pm THE FAREWELL (PG)
Fri 1 Nov at 7.30pm First Friday FUN Raiser: Film to be advised $20
Sat 2 Nov at 12 Midday AMAZING GRACE (G)
Sat 2 Nov at 3pm YESTERDAY (M) Final Screening
Sat 2 Nov at 7.30pm FRAGMENTARY (MA15+) Plus Meet the Filmmaker:
Jace Pickard
Sun 3 Nov at 12 Midday DOWNTON ABBEY (PG)
Sun 3 Nov at 3pm A DOG'S JOURNEY (PG)
Sun 3 Nov at 7pm THE FAREWELL (PG)
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
All Tickets $8 unless otherwise advised
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
All Tickets $8 unless otherwise advised
Box Office opens & Complimentary Drinks 30 minutes before screening
Car Park with unlimited free weekend parking 1 minute walk from cinema
ART EVENTS
New Events:
Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
Fingers & Pi’s
30 September to 26 October 2019
Join us for wine and canapés from 6pm, Friday 4 October 2019 at Cessnock Regional Art Gallery.
This is an invitation to attend the opening evening to celebrate ceramicist, Sandra Brown, and her talented students.
Artists have their fingers in a variety of pies these days
with the true value of Pi being unknowable and everywhere.
Acclaimed Hunter Artist • Sandra Brown
Presents pictures and ceramics to amaze and astound.
Gallery open: 10am till 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
16 Vincent Street, Cessnock
Sculpture by the Sea – 24 Oct – 10 Nov
23RD ANNUAL EXHIBITION | 24 OCTOBER – 10 NOVEMBER 2019
Sculpture by the Sea returns to the Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition. See the spectacular coastal walk transformed into a 2km long sculpture park over three weeks featuring 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world.
VISITING SCULPTURE BY THE SEA, BONDI 2019
To help you get organised for your visit please see our information for visitors and local residents. We’ve got tips on getting to the exhibition as well as some great local places to eat and stay.
There are many ways to add to your experience when you visit Sculpture by the Sea. Pick up a catalogue to find out about the artists ($12 from our helpful volunteers at the information marquees) drop into a free weekend Aqualand Artist Talk, check out our suggested Walking Routes for people with varying degrees of mobility.
For schools we offer a free online Education Program and our heavily subsidised education program on the coastal walk including sculpture making workshops and focus tours.
Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and subscribe to our e-newsletter for all the latest news.
WHEN
24 October – 10 November 2019
WHERE
Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, Sydney, Australia
Newcastle Art Gallery - Public Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday
Meet at 11.00am
Free event, no bookings required.
Meet at the Gallery front desk.
Meet at the Gallery front desk.
Expand your understanding of our collection and current exhibitions with a free guided tour. Our Public Tours are held every Saturday and Sunday at 11.00am, and are provided by one of our dedicated team of Gallery Guides. No bookings are required; simply meet our Guide and be taken on a circuit of our exhibitions and permanent sculpture displays.
Did you know you can also book a free private tour at a time convenient for you? Visit our Private Tours page for more information.
Cooks Hill Galleries Exhibition
"LA DANSE"
BRUCE ROWLAND
OPENING FRIDAY 27th SEPTEMBER, 6 - 8pm
CONTINUES TO 14th OCTOBER, 2019
Dear Richard McLeod,
Cooks Hill Galleries (CHG) presents Bruce Rowland - 'La Danse’.
Official opening is at 6.40pm by Karen Barker Rogers (Solo Seal, ARAD, Dip. Australian Ballet School) Former Principal, Central School of Ballet followed with a live performance of young ballet dancers.
Artist talk on Saturday 28th September at 2.30pm Bruce will talk about the current exhibition and the influence of the ballerina theme. Seating is limited, please register your interest to attend, by emailing your name/s and guest numbers to: mark@cookshillgalleries.com.au
Previews available. Please telephone or text 0418 492 259 to arrange.
YouTube channel 'ARTifactual' featuring interviews with Bruce, seven short films which give insight into Bruce's commitment, skill and knowledge of art. Follow this link to view Rowlands YouTube scenes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Exhibition hours:- Mon / Fri / Sat 11am - 5pm, Or 'By Appointment' at other times.
The gallery also offers: Art Finance, Art Selection & Advice.
Yours in art,
Mark Widdup
CHG Director
The Rest:
Sydney Opera House
1.HAIR
Hair
3 - 6 Oct
OPENS NEXT WEEK: This bold new production has been earning rave reviews on its Australian tour. Join a pack of rule breakers that includes stars Hugh Sheridan, Paulini and Prinnie Stevens in a rebellious and revolutionary rock musical that will transport you back to the age of Aquarius.
Tickets: from $49 (D Reserve) to $139 (Premium)
2.The Songs and Times of Sam Cooke
28 - 29 Sep & 1 - 2 Oct
DON’T MISS OUT: Relive the music that shaped history when Gary Pinto and the Champions of Soul pay homage to the King of Soul, Sam Cooke. Lose yourself in his timeless hits, including A Change Is Gonna Come, Twistin’ The Night Away and many more.
Tickets: from $69 (B Reserve) to $119 (Premium)
The 19th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival
Wests Nelson Bay & Nelson Bay Rock ‘n’ Roll Club Present
18-20 October 2019 | The Auditorium | Wests Nelson Bay
Free entry | Free Entertainment | Three Dance Floors | Three Days of Dancing
Fri 18 Oct | Rave On | Doors open 6pm | Show from 8pm
Sat 19 Oct | Jake Rattle & Roll | Doors open 6pm | Show from 8pm
Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival – 18-20 Oct
A 3 day celebration of music, poetry and dance in Australia's most beautiful valley
Friday, October 18, 2019: 3:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Saturday, October 19, 2019: 8:30 AM - 11:45 PM
Sunday, October 20, 2019: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Some of the bands playing:
The Bushwackers
Rhythm Hunters
Mike & Ruthy (USA)
Scott Cook and the She'll Be Rights (Canada)
Fred Smith Band
Gone Molly
The Royal High Jinx
Charlie & Jensen
Egypsy
George Mann
AJ & Jenny
Chloe & Jason Roweth
The Sweet Sorrows (Ireland)
Rhythm Hunters
Mike & Ruthy (USA)
Scott Cook and the She'll Be Rights (Canada)
Fred Smith Band
Gone Molly
The Royal High Jinx
Charlie & Jensen
Egypsy
George Mann
AJ & Jenny
Chloe & Jason Roweth
The Sweet Sorrows (Ireland)
WOODSTOCKTON 2019:
Your guide to the fab festival rocking Stockton this October long weekend
Woodstockton, Stockton’s day of sunshine, food and live music is back for 2019!
The annual fundraiser for Stockton Bowling Club will see 7 bands perform over 8 hours, free on the green.
The annual fundraiser for Stockton Bowling Club will see 7 bands perform over 8 hours, free on the green.
EVENT INFO
Date: Saturday 5th October from 12 noon
Location: Stockton Bowling Club – 122 Mitchell Street, Stockton
Tickets: Entry to this event is 100% FREE!
Bring: A blanket to sit on the green, some sunscreen and perhaps a jumper if you are looking to kick on after sunset because it may get cool.
No BYO: This event is fully licensed.
Location: Stockton Bowling Club – 122 Mitchell Street, Stockton
Tickets: Entry to this event is 100% FREE!
Bring: A blanket to sit on the green, some sunscreen and perhaps a jumper if you are looking to kick on after sunset because it may get cool.
No BYO: This event is fully licensed.
LIVE MUSIC
A fab day of free music & fun with the ocean as your backdrop. Woodstockton is all about enjoying the music on the green and this year s a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Woodstock – each act will pay homage by doing a bracket of Woodstock classic songs.
Yes, Woodstockton is on the long weekend but it is only for 8 hours so don’t miss out!
TK
Code Red Trio
Evergreen
CCR Band
Eye on You
Misbehave
Amigos
Code Red Trio
Evergreen
CCR Band
Eye on You
Misbehave
Amigos
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD
Another one of the great things about Woodstockton is the range of Food Trucks. This year a selection of some of food trucks will be serving up their deliciousness in the Stockton Bowling Club car park all day – from 12.00pm – 7.00pm. Make sure you pack your appetite!
HOW TO GET THERE
Public transport from Queen’s Wharf:
FERRY: Stkn Stockton Ferry Newcastle to Stockton Ferry
WALK FROM FERRY: It’s just a short stroll from the ferry terminal straight up Mitchell Street to the Club
BUS FROM FERRY: Intermittent bus service run on the weekends from the ferry terminal. The Club will also be running a shuttle bus from the venue back to the ferry terminal, you can contact the club directly on 4920 1999 for details.
WALK FROM FERRY: It’s just a short stroll from the ferry terminal straight up Mitchell Street to the Club
BUS FROM FERRY: Intermittent bus service run on the weekends from the ferry terminal. The Club will also be running a shuttle bus from the venue back to the ferry terminal, you can contact the club directly on 4920 1999 for details.
Lizotte’s Moving of Hendrix Show
Hi Friends
Due to unforeseen circumstances this Saturdays Hendrix Tribute at Lizottes has been postponed until May 30th 2020.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Hope to see you there!
Girrakool Blues Festival & BBQ
Get a 5% off code to come and see the "REAL THING"(s) @ Girrakool Blues 2020!!! (Code Below). Our fan's that have been with us from the beginning know how much I love the blues - so much so I told most bands to do extra songs during Saturday night at last years event, making our timetable run well over schedule, and well past midnight (OOPS).
While you guys got a great value for money, I got in trouble from my wife - (DA regulations or something like that).... but gee I can't help it !!!
And this is where I get the pleasure to announce another top notch line - up - And so without further ado our *** 2ND BAND ANNOUNCEMENT**** ......
Russell Morris, All The Kings Men, 19-Twenty, Marlene Cummins, The Defenders, Cass Eager & the Velvet Rope, Rambal & The Blues Preachers.
To go with our already announced #guitarfriday bands - Tyrone Vaughan (USA) with the Darren Jack Band, Ray Beadle, Tomcat Playground, & Jesse Redwing.
BUT ....
This is not the last announcement - There are more bands to be announced again soon!!!
So you want that code now???
'Til the 30 SEPT - we are offering a 5% off discount - just use the code:
BLUES5%OFF at the check out - you can get your tickets ( or check out the bands) here...
Thanks (and gratitude) for your ongoing support - Cheers Blueza
P.S. Did you come to Girrakool launch party last year at the Florida Beach Bar, Terrigal? It was such a great day - and we are going to do it all over again NOVEMBER 23 - thanks again to the Florida Beach Bar!! A little taster for Girrakool, and best of all it's free!!
So keep an eye out for that email coming soon!
VENUES OR BAND GIGS
The Wicko
Fri September 27, 2019
Soundscape
9:00pm - 12:30am Soundscape
Soundscape is a high energy trio consisting of bass, drums and guitar with great vocals and stage presence catering for music aficionados and music lovers alike.
With a mix of classic guitar rock, hits from the 70’s and 80’s and a few funky hits from today, Soundscape are guaranteed to have the dance floor pumping.
Sat September 28, 2019
The Ride Ons + The Blues Bombers
5:00pm - 8:00pm JJ King
9:00pm - 12:30am The Ride Ons + The Blues Bombers
HEY HO LETS GO.
YES THATS RIGHT FOLKS THE RIDE ONS AND THE CRAW ARE BACK AT THE WICKO READY TO SHAKE THE FOUNDATIONS ON SATURDAY THE 1ST OF DECEMBER. SO COME ON DOWN OR COME ON IN JUST AS LONG AS YOU SHAKE YOUR THING.
YES THATS RIGHT FOLKS THE RIDE ONS AND THE CRAW ARE BACK AT THE WICKO READY TO SHAKE THE FOUNDATIONS ON SATURDAY THE 1ST OF DECEMBER. SO COME ON DOWN OR COME ON IN JUST AS LONG AS YOU SHAKE YOUR THING.
Sun September 29, 2019
The Years
1:30pm - 5:00pm Madelyn
6:00pm - 9:30am The Years
Welcome toThe Years, a six-piece rock band dedicated to playing only the best rock hits from the 70s, '80s and '90s. Made up of ex-Baron members Leo Della Grotta, Lelio Rossi, Tony Rossi and Rick Di Mecola, lead singer Crystel Young, and accomplished musician Ben Pettett.
NIMA presents Tuesday Night Jazz
And Improvised Music
Grand Hotel Underground, cnr Bolton and Church Sts
Doors open 7:30pm
Full $20 / Concession $15 / Members $10
Tue 1 October
Cope Street Parade
Justin Fermino - Saxophones/Voice
Aaron Flower - Guitar/Voice
Ben Panucci - Guitar/Voice
Sam Dobson - Double Bass/Voice
Aaron Flower - Guitar/Voice
Ben Panucci - Guitar/Voice
Sam Dobson - Double Bass/Voice
Stag and Hunter Hotel
Friday, 27 September 2019 7:00 PM
Ben Whiting
Ben Whiting is genuinely stumped about what he would be doing, if not music. He is what happens when a 90’s kid puts The Police and Bob Marley on high rotation, sits in a beanbag in an old aircraft hanger to watch his extended family play regular jam nights, and is then mentored in playing and touring from age 13.
Those early influences have guided and continue to teach him, and the result is a gifted singer-songwriter comfortable with using a broad palette of inspiration to create a sound that is wholly his own.
Early in his career, Ben’s previous band played festivals including Splendour In The Grass and supported artists such as Katy Perry, Grinspoon and The Angels.
He followed this period with a pivot to a folk aesthetic, and has now integrated his rock experience back into his songwriting and performances. The continual thread running throughout Whiting’s various artistic expressions is his ‘virtually flawless’voice (Faster Louder); it cannot help but remain the standout feature.
Whiting’s self-titled debut EP was released in 2014, followed by his second EP, Private Island, in mid 2017. Accompanied on bass by his cousin Billy Donaldson since they were teens, the pair teamed with Alex Burkoy (Tinpan Orange) on strings and Colombian drummer Victor Salamanca to produce Private Island.
Ben Whiting and band will head back into the studio to produce their first studio album in 2019.
Saturday, 28 September 2019 7:00 PM
The Fossicks
Bloody Hell , The Letter Tellers
Four piece alternative grunge rock band from Sydney, AUS.
The Fossicks are flying the flag of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Four mates from Sydney’s west, the band channels the best of 70s glam crossed with 90s rhythms, and a heap of 80s funk for good measure.
The Fossicks bring every golden era of rock into one formidable palette, and a sound all their own known by many as one of Australia's dirtiest grooves.
The Fossicks are flying the flag of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Four mates from Sydney’s west, the band channels the best of 70s glam crossed with 90s rhythms, and a heap of 80s funk for good measure.
The Fossicks bring every golden era of rock into one formidable palette, and a sound all their own known by many as one of Australia's dirtiest grooves.
Friday, 4 October 2019 7:00 pm
Dan Hopkins and the Generous few
Australian Blues|Roots|Gospel artist Dan Hopkins plays a punchy brand of modern roots that has a distinct delta flavour with gospel overtones. Dan creates an experience that could be described as Ash Grunwald, Eric Bibb and Paul Kelly meeting down at the crossroads. This culminates in an emotionally driven journey down a sweetly plucked but often dirty slide guitar borne road across the Southern blues idiom.
Travelling with his versatile 4 piece the band are set to deliver their brand of foot stomping folk, roots and blues off the back of the latest single
‘Where my baby belongs.’
‘Where my baby belongs.’
Saturday, 5 October 2019 7:00 pm
Cat Canteri & Justin Bernasconi
Tickets: $13.30
Two unique Melbourne artists who's music has reached from London to Nashville and beyond, unite to present remarkable night of guitar playing and social storytelling at The Stag on Saturday 5th of October.
Showcasing her stunning voice and cutting edge songwriting, Cat Canteri’s latest album ‘Inner North’ was nominated for Best Roots Album in The Age Music Victoria Awards in 2018 and described as "an impressive work of songwriting mastery" by The Music Below (USA). Justin Bernasconi is considered a rarity among guitarists and songwriters, straddling styles and sounds from blues, Appalachia and English Folk, his highly original tunes are infused exciting guitar playing. UK mag fRoots declared, 'like Leo Kottke and John Fahey on the instrumentals and John Prine on the songs’.
Showcasing her stunning voice and cutting edge songwriting, Cat Canteri’s latest album ‘Inner North’ was nominated for Best Roots Album in The Age Music Victoria Awards in 2018 and described as "an impressive work of songwriting mastery" by The Music Below (USA). Justin Bernasconi is considered a rarity among guitarists and songwriters, straddling styles and sounds from blues, Appalachia and English Folk, his highly original tunes are infused exciting guitar playing. UK mag fRoots declared, 'like Leo Kottke and John Fahey on the instrumentals and John Prine on the songs’.
Thursday, 10 October 2019 7:00 PM
Katie Who
Raw and evocative. Katie’s voice seeks out that corner of your soul that is hiding and infuses it with light. Authentic lyrics pave the path to self-empowerment in a palatial soundscape. The truth echoing through Katie’s music is both potent and electrifying.
Winning "Battle of the Buskers" at the first Buskers by the Creek festival in 2014 kick started Katie’s career and enabled the release of her first EP. Her single "The Wolves" (2016) earned Katie recognition as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Later that year Katie took her solo show international, playing at a festival called "Indie Week" In Toronto, winning over hearts in Canada.
In 2018 Katie’s powerhouse performances were showcased in the Athletes Village at the Commonwealth Games and she was selected to play shows at Splendour in the Grass (Global Village). Months later The Katie Who band won the Gold Coast's "Passport to Airlie" competition. They were invited to perform numerous shows at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music and appear on Balcony TV.
This year has begun with shutter speed for Katie Who after being selected as runner up in the Bluesfest Busking Competition- the only solo artist in the top six finalists- rocked a set on the Delta Stage at Bluesfest 2019.
Wednesday, 16 October 2019 7:00 PM
Punchline Comedy Ft Pat Doherty
Friday, 18 October 2019 7:00 PM
Lloyd Spiegel
Tickets: $28.60
Acoustic Blues master Lloyd Spiegel is proud to announce the release of his 10th album ‘Cut and Run’ and is headed out on a mammoth Australian tour to get people acquainted with the new tracks, and is not a s how to miss for those who love incredible guitar playing, great songs and the odd tall tale.
As Lloyd celebrates his 30th year on tour in 2019, he can’t recall a time before playing guitar. Picking up the instrument at age four, Lloyd played his first professional show at age ten and was touring the east coast of Australia at 12.
By 16 he was on tour in the United States, cutting his teeth as a true travelling blues man.
Lloyd’s travels not only honed his craft, earned him a swag of awards and brought him to take counsel with the founding fathers of modern blues - it taught him the most important part of being a blues musician: connecting with everyday people.
Lloyd has toured extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan, viewing himself as a social worker more than anything else - someone to help people forget about their worries for a few hours and put a smile on their face.
‘Cut and Run’ is the final part of an unexpected trilogy about personal redemption Lloyd didn’t even realise he was writing until it was finished. Where previous albums ‘Backroads’ and ‘This Time Tomorrow’ had Lloyd asking questions and begging forgiveness for the sins of his past, on ‘Cut and Run’ he has found the tenacity to face the next chapter of his life.
First taste of the album is lead single ‘Track Her Down’, a deep and soulful blues number about the fleeting, yet precious, nature of connections he makes with people on the road and the fragility of personal relationships for a travelling musician.
Lizotte’s Newcastle
IN THE AIR TONIGHT The Songs of Phil Collins
THE RUMOUR PRESENTS: IN THE AIR TONIGHT- THE SONGS OF PHIL COLLINS. On the back of the success of their Alanis Morissette show, The Rumour are proud to present their newest project, celebrating the hits of global superstar Phil Collins
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $87.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $45.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $45.00
Ed Kuepper
ED KUEPPER: NEW AND OLD DREAMS (UNEDITED / UNHINGED) In addition to his just announced shows with The Aints! Ed Kuepper will also take to the road for a series of regional dates as he starts preparing material for a new solo album.
Support: TBA
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $91.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $49.00
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $91.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $49.00
Big Country
Legendary Scottish indie rockers Big Country return to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of their classic album “Steeltown”. As an added bonus, they will play an Encore of Greatest Hits. “Brilliant music, atmosphere great, everybody singing and joining in” Big Country’s live show is always full of energy and enthusiasm with a set list that includes all their Classics - In A Big Country, Fields of Fire, Chance, Look Away, Wonderland, East of Eden and more!
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $60.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $60.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $60.00
Wanita and her Wild Women
Wanita is more than a country singer, she is a country song! Raised on the Murray River in Yorta Yorta country, she began singing along to Loretta Lynn and Hank Williams cassettes long before she started school.
Support: Gleny Rae Virus and Kate Oliver
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $25.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $25.00
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $25.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $25.00
National Music Academy
National Music Academy welcomes you to our Annual Showcase: A chance to see Newcastle’s future superstars, while supporting a great charity cause. Our 2019 Showcase theme is “Reimagined” - the songs that you love, but not as you know them.
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $25.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $25.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $25.00
MENTAL AS ANYTHING
A popular urban myth concerns a group of art students who passed themselves off as a band in order to con the local publican into giving them a gig in exchange for free beer. The deception worked better than intended, and the group came to be known as Mental as Anything. Nearly two decades later, they are still irritating the public with their highly listenable, idiosyncratic brand of garage pop. A self-explanatory single to reflect their success, The Nips Are Getting Bigger, rose through the charts as did their fundamental understanding of the old adage that "for every action there is a reaction". Ahead lay a very lengthy pub crawl which only the accomplished could survive.
Support: James Bennett
2 Course Meal and show (premium seating) $113.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $55.00
2 Course Meal and show (premium seating) $113.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $55.00
Tapestry of Fire and Rain - Lunch
A Tapestry of Fire and Rain is a genuinely moving, nostalgic concert performance - the music and legacy of Carole King and James Taylor. Two long-time friends and collaborators, prominent Jazz singer Di Bird and singer from legendary band The Kites Peter O’Regan capture the essence of friendship through music with their dynamic performances. They are joined in this venture by the master of guitar Steve Brien as Musical Director Both artists have frequently been stylistically compared to Carole King and James Taylor. Now, with the same amazing onstage chemistry as those superstars, they take their audiences back in time with favorites like “How Sweet It Is” “Carolina in My Mind” “I Feel the Earth Move” and of course, the incomparable, “You’ve Got a Friend”. For lovers of Carole King and James Taylor this show is a must!
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $77.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $35.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $35.00
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
ON SALE FRIDAY 28th JUNE 8am Jon Cleary is one of music’s great anomalies. A Kent raised Englishman turned certified New Orleans music legend after gracefully inhabiting the Crescent City and everything it has to offer over the course of 30 plus years. A Grammy award winning, global touring and studio force, who has graced stages, shared rooms and gained respect from everyone from Allen Toussaint to Tom Jones, Dr. John to Bonnie Raitt, Fats Domino to Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal to BB King, even Brian May to D’Angelo.
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $65.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $65.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $65.00
Friday, 11 October 2019
The Great Gig In The Sky Celebration of Pink Floyd
Guest vocalists Hugh Wilson (Lenny Kravitz Band), Frank Lakoudis (Bad Moon Born / The Voice), Spencer Jones (The Voice) Jessica Madden and Taya Chani. Led by creative director Joseph Calderazzo (Jenny Morris Band) the superb eight-piece band including Ian Tilley (Boom Crash Opera), Paul Najar (Wa wa nee) Bennet Livingston (Lillye), Paula Baxter and Claudine Field
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $102.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $60.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $60.00
Sunday, 13 October 2019
Pokey La Farge (USA)
ON SALE TUES JULY 9th 10 am !!! The one, the only, how could there be another POKEY LA FARGE returns to Australia for solo performances, an environment where his inspired mix of country, blues, swing and folk really have the opportunity to shine. Joining Pokey on his run of Australian shows is SIERRA FERRELL. A jingle-janglin gypsy tornado of sound that doesn't seem to care what the rules are, Sierra seamlessly fuses old and new into something distinctly her own.
Support: Sierra Ferrell
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $51.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $51.00
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $51.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $51.00
Sunday, 13 October 2019
SUNDAY LUNCH with The Ten Sopranos
The Ten Sopranos With 300 shows across 80 theatres in Australia alone, The Ten Sopranos have curated a perfect performance of world class calibre. They are a combination of classical and contemporary singers who deliver a repertoire of Operatic favourites.
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $59.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $59.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $59.00
Monday, 14 October 2019
Byrne and Kelly
VIP Meet & Greet ticket (50 maximum) - $91 . CALL 49562066 to BOOK hat began as Celtic Thunder's Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly performing a series of shows together called 'Acoustic By Candlelight' back in 2012 has turned into what is now known as Byrne nd Kelly. Driven by dynamic vocal harmonies, the duo seamlessly combines genres like traditional Irish and Americana to create a fresh, Celtic folk sound that has garnered comparisons to iconic folk-rock duos like Simon & Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers.
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $64.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $64.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $64.00
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience
ARRIVAL TIME IS 6.30 SHARP and show starts at 7PM Enter the world of the snobbish, manic Basil; his domineering wife Sybil; and their hopeless language-challenged waiter, Manuel. Be one of the steady stream of bemused guests trying to make Manuel understand what it is you want; ask for an 'ice bucket' and you may just be presented with a 'nice bucket'; a simple procedure like opening a bottle of wine can become a huge drama, and maybe during all this, you might get some service - Faulty style of course.
Support: Show starts 6.30 sharp
3 Course Meal and Show (Premium Seating ) $96.00
3 Course Dinner and show ( premium seating ) $96.00
3 Course Meal and Show (Premium Seating ) $96.00
3 Course Dinner and show ( premium seating ) $96.00
Friday, 18 October 2019
The Australian Burlesque Festival
The Australian Burlesque - Varietease! Celebrating 10 successful years. Presented by Dolores Daiquiri (Burlesque Icon) ‘Varietease’ will consist of some of the best and most entertaining international and local burlesque performers.
Support: no support 2 sets from 9pm
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $64.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $64.00
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $64.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $64.00
Saturday, 19 October 2019
Stomping Ivories
Greg Agar, Hugh Murray and Murray Sheridan are the Stomping Ivories. Now touring the world with two grand pianos and a drum kit! The vocal trio swerves off a seemingly spontaneous hit list of over 350 songs from Gershwin to Gaga.
Support: TBA
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $82.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $40.00
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $82.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $40.00
Sunday, 20 October 2019
Lazy Sunday Lunch with WENDY MATTHEWS & GRACE KNIGHT
WENDY MATTHEWS & GRACE KNIGHT WE'RE GOING TO GRACELAND Grace Knight & Wendy Matthews are two of the most iconic and beloved singers in Australian music…...they're both multi-award winning artists with a swag of Countdown, MTV & ARIA awards
Support: TBC
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $101.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $59.00
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $101.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $59.00
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Alex Smith (Moving Pictures)
Lead singer of "Moving Pictures", Alex Smith will tour East Coast live-music venues in October 2019, performing his new album "The Thread" & celebrating the songs & artists that shaped his youth. It's a long time since the intensity of the early 1980’s, but the passion for singing & performance has never left him. As the younger brother of talented Blues Guitarist, Gypsy Dave Smith, Alex grew up listening to the music of artists like Muddy Waters & Brownie McGhee filtering through his bedroom wall. That deep connection with the rhythms & power of the blues, morphed on to form the backbone of his musical tastes and performance style
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $25.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $25.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $25.00
Friday, 25 October 2019
DRAGON For the Movers and Shakers Parkinson's Fundraiser
GROUP BOOKING DISCOUNT of TABLE OF 10 $130 per Dinner show ticket Join us for an "Australiana’’ themed night of fantastic food and music, featuring iconic Aussie rock band Dragon! This event will raise much needed funds for Parkinson's Care and and Family Support for Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Great auction and raffle prizes to be won on the night!
3 Course Meal and Show (Premium Seating ) $150.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $50.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $50.00
Saturday, 26 October 2019
Tim Freedman
TIM FREEDMAN Solo -Whitlams classics and a few new songs. PRESS RELEASE - July 2019 Tim Freedman has been talking about impending new songs for years. Now he is putting it in writing that he will perform some new material in his solo tour this October and November 2019, and that he is prepared to be run out of town if he doesn’t deliver.
“Hopefully the new songs aren’t too successful though, otherwise I’ll earn too much to retain my franking credits. Unfortunately, like every one else in the world, I just had to express myself
“Hopefully the new songs aren’t too successful though, otherwise I’ll earn too much to retain my franking credits. Unfortunately, like every one else in the world, I just had to express myself
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $92.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $50.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $50.00
Sunday, 27 October 2019
Lunch with Luke O Shea and Lyn Bowtell Love and Laughter Tour
Multi award winning Country music stars Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell have been touring throughout Australia in 2019 as part of their ‘Love and Laughter Tour’. With 16 Golden Guitar Awards between them, singer/songwriters Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell, whose sublime voice turned all four judges chairs on the 2017 series of The Voice, have joined forces to share their passion for music, live performance and touring this magnificent country of ours. Luke and Lyn will share songs, stories and laughter, as they combine on stage to create a live music event even greater than the sum of its already impressive parts.
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $34.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $34.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $34.00
Thursday, 31 October 2019
The Love Cats THE CURE SHOW
Access All Eras presents: Love Cats - A Tribute to the Cure... Featuring some of Sydney's favourite musicians, the Love Cats band chooses some of the Cure's most loved songs and performs them with likeness to the original recordings. From the early hits like Boys Don't Cry and A Forest the band performs the modern hits such as Friday I'm In Love, In Between Days, Close to Me and of course Love Cats.
Capturing the music scene from the eighties to more recent years, Love Cats pays tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the era.
Capturing the music scene from the eighties to more recent years, Love Cats pays tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the era.
Support: no support 2 sets from 9pm
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $35.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $35.00
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $35.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $35.00
Other Venues
Battlesticks Bar
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Belmont 16s
Fri 27 Sep
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Matchbox
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8:30pm
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Sat 28 Sep
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Gen-X
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8:30pm
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Sun 29 Sep
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2 Left Feet
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3:00pm
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Sat 12 Oct
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Michael Jackson The Legacy Tour $50/$89
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8:30pm
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Sat 26 Oct
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Dami Im $55/$85
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8:30pm
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Sat 2 Nov
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David Strassman $49.90
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9:15pm
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Tue 5 Nov
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Melbourne Cup Fun Day $34
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9:30am
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Fri 15 Nov
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Young Stars of Country Reunion (Beccy Cole, Adam Harvey, Felicity Urquhart & Darren Coggan) $45/$84
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8:30pm
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Sat 23 Nov
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Jimeoin $44/$83
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8:30pm
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Tue 31 Dec
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Bobby C in the Boat Shed
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8:30pm
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Catho Pub
Bands start at 1:30pm on Sunday, unless shown otherwise
Sun 29 Sep
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Busta Thong
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Sun 6 Oct
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Siren
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Sun 13 Oct
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Shivoo
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SUN 20 Oct
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ASH MOUNTAIN
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SUN 27 Oct
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DIRTY DEEDS - THE AC/DC SHOW (2:00pm)
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Sun 3 Nov
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The Search Party
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Sun 10 Nov
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Early Daze
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SUN 17 Nov
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SMOKIN ROSIE
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SUN 24 Nov
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STEVE EDMONDS BAND
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Sun 1 Dec
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Loose Bazooka
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SUN 8 Dec
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FUELSTAR
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Gateshead Tavern
Friday from 8pm Sun from 3pm
Fri 27 Sep
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Rock Duty
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Sun 29 Sep
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Darren Rolling Keys Duo
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Jewells Tavern
All bands 8:30pm (From 9pm) unless indicated otherwise
Sat 12 Oct
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Pearl Jam, Powderfinger Tribute
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Sat 9 Nov
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Live Baby Live, INXS Tribute
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Sat 30 Nov
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The matchbox 20 Tribute
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Sat 14 Dec
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Something for Nothing – Foo Fighters Tribute
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The Kent Hotel
September 2019
Fri 27
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State FX
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Sat 28
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Misbehave
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Sun 29
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Bounty Hunters
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8:30pm
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Mex – Mayfield Ex-services Club
Thursdays are the new Fridays! 7.30 to 10.30pm, Sat 8:00-11:00pm
Sat 28 Sep
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MardMax Trio
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Sat 19 Oct
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The Cruzers
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Sat 14 Dec
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The Cruzers
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Fri 20 Dec
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Solid Gold Party Night
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MEZZ – Wallsend Diggers
Friday Feels – 8 to 1am, Band and DJ
Saturday Sounds – 8 to 1am, Band & DJ
Sunday Sessions – 12 to 3:30pm, Soloist
Fri 27 Sep
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Two Fires Cold Chisel Show
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Sat 28 Sep
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Bad Paris
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Sun 29 Sep
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Kaylah Anne
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Sun Afternoons – 2:30-5:30pm
Queens Wharf Hotel
Fri – 8pm Sat – 8pm Sun – 2pm
Fri 27
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James Paul
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5:15pm
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Fri 27
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Lithium
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8:15pm
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Sat 28
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Matt Semmens
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3pm
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Sat 28
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Big Night Out
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8:00pm
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Sun 29
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Love That Hat
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2:00pm
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SJ Hotel
Fri soloist 5-8pm, DJ’s after; Sat– 8:30-11:30 (live band), 11:30pm-late (DJ’s) Sun Afternoon – 4:00-7:00pm
Fri 27 Sep
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Megan Core
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Sat 28 Sep
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Uptown
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Sun 29 Sep
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The Cassettes
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Wests Cardiff
Free live music every Sat night, 8-11:30pm
Sat 28 Sep
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The Cruzers
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Wests City
Live entertainment in the Lounge – 8-11pm for Fri & Sat
Fri 27 Sep
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Up Beat City Duo
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Sat 28 Sep
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The Gaudrys
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Wests New Lambton
The Marble Bar
Every Tuesday and Thursday: 4pm - 5.30pm (A beautiful violin and piano duo, Angamus)
Friday and Saturday – 9.30pm – 12.30am
Fri 27 Sep
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Snape Trilogy
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Sat 28 Sep
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Loko
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Seabreeze Hotel (Nelson Bay)
Sat 8:30-11:30pm, Sun 3:30- 6:30pm
Babylon Newcastle
145 King St, Newcastle
Whisky, Cocktails and Craft Beer
Easy to Play ~ Harder to Feel! Babylon is thrilled to announce the launch of Sundays Blues. Once a month Babylon will play host to some of Australia's leading Blues bands as they play LIVE. Experience the raw rustic sounds of the deep south in a venue set to match.
DanceVibe
We run 4-week courses perpetually. Please check dates via text on 0418679048.
Kahibah Sports Club.
Every Thursday night. Air-conditioned venue with very tasty meals available.
Much more than dance lessons; a great night out!
6:30pm– Doors open & social music on.
6:45pm– Introduction to West Coast Swing
7:00pm– 30 minute beginner class- level 1
4-5 song break- help available
7:40pm– 30 minute level 2 class (beginners who coped with level 1 are welcome)
4-5 song break- help available
8:20pm– 30 minute level 3- must be approved to attend.
8:50pm – 9:50pm Freestyle dancing.
West Coast Swing (WCS) is an ultra-smooth social swing dance, originating in California, USA. It is characterised by it’s sense of fun, rhythmic footwork, freedom to improvise for both leaders and followers, and it’s beautiful smooth elastic look and feel. It captures a great range of music, including, RnB, Blues, Soul, Soft Rock, and Pop.
West Coast development is being driven by regular visits from numerous visiting professional US champions inspiring growing pockets of dancers nationwide.
It is for many, a natural progression from Modern Jive, for those who want to progress their general dance technique and musicality.
Now is the best time to get involved in the growth of this beautiful dance style.
WCS offers a lifetime of challenge and social fun.
We look forward to seeing you on the floor.
The Cost
Special– 4 week course $40. Text to book in advance and check course dates.
$15 per casual visit.
$70 for 5-night pass (3 month expiry).
$120 10-night Pass (5 month expiry).
The Venue
Kahibah Sports Club, 63 Kenibea Ave, Kahibah
Any questions please call me on 0418 679 048 or email
Surfing the Spectrum
Featuring The Ride-Ons, The Blues Bombers, JJ King
Sat 28 Sep, 4:00-11:30pm
Save the date and come and join us at The Wicko to raise funds for Surfing the Spectrum and help us get bring surfing to children with autism across 10 locations this summer!
The event is free and kicks off at 4pm with live music in the beer garden with JJ King followed by performances by The Blues Bombers and The Ride-On's in the evening.
There will be raffles and prizes on offer throughout the night and an auction prize we look forward to sharing with you all soon!
The afternoon in the garden will remain kid friendly so please feel free to bring your family along.
Rock The Lake
With JETS PLAY JETS - DAMNATION - ALL ACCESS 80'S
Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 3 PM – 8:30 PM
74 Victory Parade, Toronto, New South Wales, Australia 2283
Tickets · $25 - $40
ATTENTION ALL ROCK FANS:
Australian rock legends Jets Play Jets are coming to the Toronto Hotel on Saturday 28th of September for our Live On The Lake music series supported by Damnation (Bon Scott Tribute band) and All Access 80's.
Tickets available now at: https://www.trybooking.com/
General Admission Tickets: $25.00 each
VIP Tickets at The Mulberry: $40.00
General Admission Tickets: $25.00 each
VIP Tickets at The Mulberry: $40.00
JETS PLAY JETS BIO:
It all started JETS PLAY JETS is a band formed by Grant Walmsley and Richie Lara reunited for the first time in 26 years to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of them founding the Screaming Jets.
To celebrate this milestone, the pair have formed JETS PLAY JETS, with two of Newcastle’s most respected musicians, frontman Justin Ngariki and bassist Paul Coxon round out the lineup. No strangers to the stage Ngariki and Coxon have shared the stage with the likes of silverchair, The Cult, Whitesnake, Rose Tattoo and former AC/DC vocalist Dave Evans.
JETS PLAY JETS play all the hits from the Jets’ first two internationally acclaimed albums, debut All For One, the sophomore classic Tear of Thought, as well as the iconic EP Living In England. Aussie Rock Anthems such as the ARIA chart smash hits Better, along with C’mon, Shivers, Helping Hand, Living in England, FRC, Blue Sashes, Tunnel, Starting Out and Stop the World all deliver the classic and unmistakable twin guitar assault of Walmsley and Lara.
These guys led an international charge off the back of their debut smash album, taking on the United States and Europe, touring endlessly and sharing stages with the likes of KISS, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Ugly Kid Joe, Faith No More, and many more.
Fans have said that “this combination alone is synonymous with the original Jets sound”.
“This is the way those songs are supposed to be played!”
“This is the way those songs are supposed to be played!”
Grant Walmsley declares “It may have been 26 years since we played together but the instant we started, it was a lightning strike right back to our glory days. We haven’t lost a thing”.
Approximate Band Times:
3.00 PM till 4.30 PM - All Access 80's
5.15 PM till 6.45 PM - Damnation (Bon Scott tribute)
7.15 PM till 8.30 PM - JETS PLAY JETS
Geoff Power’s West Cosat Jazz Band
Sun 29 Sep, 2019
Central Leagues Club, 2-4:30pm
$10 Jazz Club Members, $15 Guests
Geogg Power (Trumpet), James Power (trumpet), Paul Furniss (clarinet), David Saxon (trombone), Rachel Hamilton (keyboard) with Craig Goeldner (sousaphone), Paul Baker (banjo) and Lawrie Thompson (drums).
Two trumpet traditional jazz in the San Francisco Style with some of the music made famous by Lu Watters.
Dashville Skyline
Cosmic Country Weekender
Alt country, Americana, psychedelia
October 4-6, 2019 (Labour Day Long Weekend NSW)
Information in the near future.
A festival celebrating the roots of Americana, psychedelia and alternative country music. From the golden era of the mid '60s through to today's modern artists, the songs, the culture, the legacy, the vibe.
It's about getting the best artists and songwriters together in one location, sharing this timeless music, kicking back and having a bit of fun over a lazy long weekend.
Pack your camping gear and come join us!
Lizotte’s
Pokey La Farge (USA)
Sunday, 13 October 2019
With special guest Sierra Ferrell
Sun 13 Oct
The one, the only, how could there be another POKEY LA FARGE returns to Australia for solo performances, an environment where his inspired mix of country, blues, swing and folk really have the opportunity to shine. Joining Pokey on his run of Australian shows is SIERRA FERRELL. A jingle-janglin gypsy tornado of sound that doesn't seem to care what the rules are, Sierra seamlessly fuses old and new into something distinctly her own.Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $51.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $51.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $51.00
Wollombi at The Station | Sat 26 Oct
We're incredibly excited to share the Wollombi at The Station lineup & get some sweet value Early Bird tickets on sale for just $30 + BF through our friends at Humanitix.
To have the mighty Tijuana cartel closing this new adventure & a whole host of other great Wollombi artists on this lineup plus fresh faces in Highlife w Bassidi Kone, the Dave Orr Band & locals acts curated by Newcastle Music Collective in The Hamilton Alpine Club & Diplazar fills our music loving hearts with joy.
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩:
Tijuana cartel - Minnie Marks - Highlife w Bassidi Koné - Dave Orr Band - Declan Kelly Music (Trio) - The Ninth Chapter - Liam Gale & the Ponytails - The Hamilton Alpine Club - Diplazar - Georgie Jones
Early bird tickets are now available at just $30 + a small booking fee (limited to 500) which goes directly to Yalari to empower Indigenous kids through education.
It's an incredible bargain & alongside all the great music we'll have some awesome market stalls, food & a well stocked bar. La
Wollombi at The Station is a green festival & there will be 𝐍𝐎 single use plastic on site. All food will be served in recyclable or compostable materials including serving utensils.
We ask you to bring a refillable water bottle as we will have We-Refill on site throughout the event.
We'll have other groovy stuff too to make sure this is an event to remember & we look forward to seeing you in Newy on Saturday October 26.
Wollombi at The Station is a family friendly event & Kids 12 & Under are free but must be with parents.
Love the Wollombi crew 
N.B. Wollombi at The Station is a NO BYO alcohol or FOOD event. Bags will be checked upon arrival by our friendly security staff. We also have a zero single use plastic policy so you are encouraged to bring a reusable bottle to fill for water. Tickets are transferable person to person but there are NO refunds on purchase unless the festival is cancelled due to a 'force majeure'. /
An afternoon with The Zulu Kings and Queens
Sun 27 Oct, 2019
Central Leagues Club, 2-4:30pm
$10 Jazz Club Members, $15 Guests
Dave Thompson (trumpet), Kerrie Thompson (double bass), Rachel Beeton (clarinet), Rachel Hamilton (keyboard), Craig Goeldner (trombone), Danny Beeton (banjo/vocals), Dick Cutler (drums), Sarah Carvalho (vocals).
The 18th Annual Patonga Blues Across The Bay
Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 9 AM – 6 PM
Tickets · $45 - $75
18 years and showing no sign of letting up !!! Australia's only – Ferry Only Access – Blues Festival, is still raging along
For those not already in the know – Patonga Blues starts with it’s renowned ferry ride to the shores of Broken Bay Sport And Recreation Centre. Once there, you can drop off your BYO picnic and chairs to the helpful Centre Staff, who will take your gear, while you enjoy a lovely 3 minute flat leisurely walk around to the festival site. If you need some assistance staff are more than willing to help and even offer a lift if necessary.
After a Welcome to Country, 3 bands will entertain you, while you eat and drink your own food, and perhaps even indulge in a bit of dancing, for an awesome and relaxed afternoon.
This year will see Russell "The Real Thing “Morris an Australian legend, International Blues legend Steve "West" Weston & without a doubt the best female acoustic guitarist in the land Minnie Marks,
50 years ago, Russell Morris became the first Australian artist to score consecutive number one singles with his first two releases. ‘The Real Thing’, which is one of the classic psychedelic singles of the 1960s, and ‘Part Three Into Paper Walls’ both reached the top spot on the ARIA Chart, and what followed was one of the most remarkable stories in contemporary Australian music.
In 2019, Russell Morris returns with his new album, Black And Blue Heart
Steve "West" Weston has a pretty solid claim to being London’s top harmonica man. His tone is extraordinary, as is his taste and style, and within his chosen field – old style Chicago/West Coast harp playing- he’s right up there with anyone in the world today.
Introduced to the piano at age 7 with a few boogie woogie classics, Weston quickly found a calling in music. Playing his preferred laid-back Chicago style American blues to the louder British blues. Steve Weston captures any audience with unique charisma be it as a performer within the band or it’s leader onstage. The last couple of years have seen West Weston touring extensively with Mud Morganfield [Son of Muddy Waters] and also top the album charts with Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey.
Today, Weston ranks among the very best harp players in the European blues world. His work on the harp is at once deep in the tradition of harmonica masters Sonny Boy Williamson 2 and Little Walter while at the same time pushing that tradition forward,
Joining him as his touring band is none other than "Tomcat Playground", delivering a high energy, swinging style of traditional blues reminiscent of an era of Saturday night Juke joints, back alley gambling haunts and jazz bars,
A four piece act, consisting guitarist PJ O’Brien, Bass player Mike Rix, Drummer Greg Clark and Harmonica player Dan Sullivan,expect some harp collaboration when this hits top gear !!
A four piece act, consisting guitarist PJ O’Brien, Bass player Mike Rix, Drummer Greg Clark and Harmonica player Dan Sullivan,expect some harp collaboration when this hits top gear !!
Minnie Marks is not just some blazingly electrified acoustic guitar playing freak of nature, but also a rare and triple threat: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Be warned, her show will take you on a dizzying, riff rock rollercoaster ride with songs written over the past years of her musical journey around the world.��Touring a new album release recorded live in Germany, named ‘LIVE IN STUTTGART’ this bombshell explodes on stage pushing the limits of her guitar, vocals and performance, kicking arse and playing to packed out shows, leaving little doubt everybody is touting her as ‘the next big thing’.
With an insane talent that’s out of control playing what she calls dirty sweet rock & roll this young singer/songwriter/guitarist/
Be it a festival audience or a bar room packed like a can of Sardines, she DOES NOT disappoint.
With an insane talent that’s out of control playing what she calls dirty sweet rock & roll this young singer/songwriter/guitarist/
Be it a festival audience or a bar room packed like a can of Sardines, she DOES NOT disappoint.
This is a not-for-profit community event, and runs entirely on volunteers who do not get paid. Your ticket price includes the ferry trip, the bands, and venue hire. Any money raised goes back into the community. In the past we have funded ….
Furnishings (seats and tables) in the Patonga Pavillion (erected by Gosford City Council); installed bench seatings around the village and donated generously to worthwhile people and causes; Money has also been committed to improvements on the Patonga Progress hall including roof shelter on the Hall’s large deck.
Remember, this is a small festival and tickets are strictly limited, **THIS WILL SELL OUT WELL IN ADVANCE, SO GET IN QUICK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT**
Lakeside Festival
First Sat Nov, the 2nd Nov
Music, food, craft beer, fine wine, art, family entertainment, you name it..
The Lakeside Festival is a brilliant not for profit event showcasing the Mid-Coast Region and Hinterlands, embracing the local communities of The Barrington Coast.
Perfectly located on the picturesque banks of Wallis Lake, overlooking the Forster-Tuncurry Bridge and crystal blue waters, patrons soak up the electric atmosphere at the Lakeside Festival and immerse themselves in everything that the Barrington Coast has to offer.
There's lots of different things happening at #LFEST19.
· Music festival
· Tasty gourmet food
· Licensed pop-up bar
· Exciting and unique markets
· Art Exhibition
· Kids’ activities
· Workshops
We invite you to celebrate with us everything we love about our region and more!
We invite you to celebrate with us everything we love about our region and more!
· Featuring three main sections of the festival:
· CREATE & GROW MARKET
The Lakeside Create & Grow Market has a condition of entry that all products sold or displayed must be locally grown, produced, handmade or upcycled.
No commercial or mass-produced products are sold at this event and stalls, vendors and performers are sourced from within the “100 miles of Forster-Tuncurry”. The Create & Grow market is a celebration of all the skilled artistic creatives in our region.
Concepts on offer at the Market for 2019:
· Over 40 stalls of local artists, crafters, farmers and producers.
· Lifestyle groups/providers information stalls.
· Workshops in health, art and crafts.
· Environmental & educational stalls, community information.
· Fundraising BBQ opportunity for local charity or community group.
· Live, local acoustic performer
· Children’s public playground, activities and entertainment
ART EXHIBITION
ART EXHIBITION
The 4th Lakeside Art Exhibition is moving to a new home. Partnering with the Great Lakes Art Society this outstanding exhibition and art sale will be held at the newly renovated Lake Street Gallery Forster.
The exhibition will run from 25th October to 10th November and is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
· Themed " Mountains to the Sea"
· Exhibition and Sale of art
LIVE MUSIC
Lakeside features an eclectic selection of both renowned and breakthrough artists. Nationally known, internationally touring and favorite local bands on a single intimate stage with a stunning lake view.
The music ranges from songs you remember through Latin grooves, swampy blues, and surf rock to high-energy, feel-good, folk.
The 2019 line-up features live music, from midday to 8 pm with the headlining Aussie music legends GANGgajang, the exciting Round Mountain Girls, Floyd Vincent and the Temple Dogs. Supported by our local acts: The Swamp Stompers and Forster- Tuncurry’s favorites The Big Fins.
Also featuring:
· Merchandise sales, raffles and prizes at Lakeside Event HQ.
· Gourmet food, craft beer & local wine.
· Fundraising opportunities for local Volunteer Associations.
· Children’s activities and entertainment.
Previous headlining artists have included: The Russell Morris Band. Bondi Cigars, The Mason Rack Band, Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows … and many more.
This is a family friendly and licensed event. FREE ENTRY for Kids 12yrs and under. Under 18’s must be in direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times.
So come jam-pack your weekend with exciting entertainment the whole family can enjoy!
So come jam-pack your weekend with exciting entertainment the whole family can enjoy!
Wolfmother confirmed to headline a HUGE 2019 Scene & Heard Festival
After a massive 2018, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Scene & Heard couldn’t get any bigger, right?
Well, you’d be wrong because the lineup for the 2019 festival, which kicks off at Wickham Park on Sunday 10 November, has dropped overnight and it’s a doozy!
Leading the charge this year are Aussie heavy rockers Wolfmother who are fresh from a massive Splendour In The Grass gig and an international tour.
Amazing hitmaker Alex Lloyd will also be marking a milestone at this year’s festival – the 20th anniversary of his platinum-selling debut album Black The Sun – a record Alex will perform in full on the Scene & Heard stage.
The treats just keep coming, too with the 2019 bill rounded out by rockers Eskimo Joe and Even, crowd favourites Sneaky Sound System and the glorious indie power pop of Jebediah and Magic Dirt.
Wow!
To put the icing on the cake, Newcastle will also host the “Don’t Come Monday Stage” – a party zone designed to evoke only the best memories of the boiler room.
Championed this year by The Potbelleez DJ’s, the stage will feature Andy Murphy and John Course.
Scene & Heard is more than a festival. It’s about creating a connection to a time. A time before people cared about ‘likes’, and festival moments weren’t Instagram opportunities but collective memories.
Those wanting to create new memories and relive the old ones can head here to register for the pre-sale.
Members pre-sale begins Tuesday 11 June from 9am.
General public tickets are on sale Wednesday 12 June from 9am
Sign up for Pre-sale| sceneandheardfestival.com.au
SCENE & HEARD, SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER
At WICKHAM PARK
WOLFMOTHER
THE DANDY WARHOLS (USA)
ESKIMO JOE
ALEX LLOYD (Performing Black The Sun)
JEBEDIAH
SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM
MAGIC DIRT
EVEN
THE DANDY WARHOLS (USA)
ESKIMO JOE
ALEX LLOYD (Performing Black The Sun)
JEBEDIAH
SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM
MAGIC DIRT
EVEN
DON’T COME MONDAY STAGE
POTBELLEEZ DJ’S
ANDY MURPHY
JOHN COURSE
JOHN COURSE
Rob Thomas - chip tooth tour
BIMBADGEN, HUNTER VALLEY NSW
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2019
SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED – Pete Murray, Daryly Braithwaite, Russell Morris
Some of Australia's most popular singer-songwriters have today been announced as very special guests on ROB THOMAS' upcoming Chip Tooth tour in November.
Joining ROB THOMAS at Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley will be PETE MURRAY, DARYL BRAITHWAITE and RUSSELL MORRIS.
Fans can expect a dynamic show of huge hits and favourites plucked from the hugely successful solo artist and Matchbox Twenty frontman's 30+ year career, as well as a tasting of new tracks lifted from his new album Chip Tooth Smile.
Tickets are selling fast and with a stellar line-up of Aussie talent joining Rob, this is one special show you won't want to miss!
Tickets: $114.90 to $867.09
AMERICA
50th Anniversary Tour
'A HORSE WITH NO NAME' COMES TO AUSTRALIA
THIS NOVEMBER & DECEMBER!
THIS NOVEMBER & DECEMBER!
Best known for their classic hits of the ‘70s and ‘80s including ‘Ventura Highway’, ‘A Horse with No Name’, ‘I Need You’, ‘Sister Golden Hair’, and ‘You Can Do Magic”, AMERICAreturn to Australia and New Zealand to kick start the Summer!
Australian Presale
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 7 PM – 11 PM
118-132 Enmore Rd., Newtown, New South Wales 2042
Tickets · $101 - $142
Presale begins at 10:00 am (local) Thurs 1st August
On Sale 10:00 am (local) Fri 2nd August
Presales are exclusive to Bluesfest Touring subscribers (that means you) and our ticketing partners. Check your inbox on the morning of the presale for your link and priority access to tickets!
On Sale 10:00 am (local) Fri 2nd August
Presales are exclusive to Bluesfest Touring subscribers (that means you) and our ticketing partners. Check your inbox on the morning of the presale for your link and priority access to tickets!
Best known for their classic hits of the ‘70s and ‘80s including ‘Ventura Highway’, ‘Horse with No Name’, ‘I Need You’, ‘Don’t Cross the River’, ‘Tin Man’, ‘Sister Golden Hair’, and ‘You Can Do Magic”, AMERICA return to Australia and New Zealand to kick start summer later this year.
Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, the iconic Classic Rock duo of Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell will perform a 10-date tour. The iconic classic-rock favourite AMERICA has amassed six certified gold and/or platinum albums, with their first greatest hits collection, “History,” hitting four million plus in sales.
AMERICA - lead singers, songwriters and guitarists Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, continues to be a band capable of transcending borders with their uplifting music and positive message. Embracing a rainbow on divergent cultures, AMERICA’s audience continues to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group’s enduring appeal.
The Grammy Award winners’ were considered cornerstones of the 1970’s Top 40 and FM rock radio and have gained 1.4 Million plus monthly listeners on Spotify, with eight songs receiving over two million streams. This includes: “A Horse with No Name” (42 Million+ streams), “Sister Golden Hair” (11 Million+ streams) and “Ventura Highway” (10 Million+ streams).
Join AMERICA as they celebrate their 50th anniversary in Australia this November!
Christ Church Camerata
Newcastle’s Christ Church Camerata is the region's most exciting chamber ensemble. Based at Newcastle’s iconic Christ Church Cathedral, the orchestra performs an annual subscription series in the Cathedral, as well as a chamber music series at the Newcastle Art Gallery.
Sun Dec 1, 2:30pm
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Susan Collins (violin), David Banney (conductor)
Susan makes a welcome return in, perhaps, the most perfect of all violin concertos, before Beethoven brings down the curtain on the Camerata’s 10th Anniversary
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, Op 64 & Hebrides Overture, Op 26
Beethoven: Symphony No 8 in F, Op 93
Tickets:
Single Performance: $35 Adult, $25 Concession, $80 Family
Subscription: (march, May, August and December Performances)
$120 Adult, $80 Concession, $280 Family
Available from www.cccamerata.com.au
· Saturday 07 March 2020
State Theatre, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Tickets: $109.90-$250.00, on sale 16th Sep 2019
He has won 20 Grammy Awards since 1982, over four decades.
Pat Metheny (born August 12, 1954) is a Grammy Award winning American jazz guitarist and composer from Missouri in the U.S.
Growing up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, U.S. Metheny won a Down Beat scholarship and attended a one-week jazz camp at 15, under the creative wing of guitarist Attila Zoller, who subsequently invited young Metheny to New York City, U.S. to meet Jim Hall and Ron Carter. After a brief stint studying at the University of Miami, he was soon offered a teaching position there, before moving to Boston, U.S. to the Berklee College of Music where he made a name for himself as the wildly talented teenager with a teaching assitantship along with jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton.
Playing and contributing to a number of groups including Gary Burton’s band, Metheny soon began releasing his own material including his debut album “Bright Size Life” and the follow-up 1977’s “Watercolours” featuring pianist and long-term collaborator Lyle Mays.
Before long Metheny became ECM’s top artist and one of the most popular jazzmen of all time, making a name for himself for his highly creative, unpredictable style, with his freelance side projects often producing the most dynamic and unexpected results. The list of artists Metheny has worked with is impressively long and includes the likes of Ornettle Coleman, Sonny Rollins, Dave Holland and David Bowie.
In 1977 he founded the Pat Metheny Group, and their first release in 1978, featured the infamous writing duo of Metheny and Mays, which would go on to span 25 years and 15 albums. The group's sophomore album “American Garage” (1980) hit the mainstream with an upbeat opening track “(Cross the) Heartland” which became synonymous with the band’s success. The Pat Metheny Group went on to explore their sound, experimenting with various styles of music; inspired by new members Nana Vasconcelos and Aznar the band introduced latin-induced music to the group for the album “Offramp”.
The band left ECM records following a dispute and released their subsequent albums “Still Life” (1987), “Letter From Home” (1989), “We Live Here” (1995), “Quartet” (1996) and “Imaginary Day” (1997) on Geffen Records, the latter three represented a move away from the Latin style that had influenced many of their earlier albums.
Metheny continues to tour with an impressive line-up of musicians, has received many Grammy Awards, the first five of which were consecutive in the category of Best Jazz Fusion Performance, and remains one of the greatest progressive jazz musicians in the world.
Port Fairy Folk Festival
6-9March 2020
We are delighted to unveil our first round of artists on the cusp of subscriber tickets going on sale. For the first time ever we are thrilled to welcome to the Festival from the USA The Blind Boys of Alabama and Patty Griffin, who we know will delight and mesmerise with their sheer magic. Making a welcome and awaited return are C.W. Stoneking, Eleanor McEvoy, John McCutcheon, The Maes and YolanDa Brown.
To top off this first announcement, we are so happy that the Find Your Voice All Abilities Choir will return to our stages in 2020 after receiving a swag of accolades in the past weeks, including the Victorian Disability Awards prestigious Minister’s Award for Outstanding Leadership as well as two highly commended awards for their work with people with disability in the Barwon South West region, as well as their show stopping performance on national TV which was an internet sensation.
The 2020 Festival will exemplify the great folk/roots traditions of many cultures, regions, communities and countries - from Ireland to Port Fairy, Johannesburg to New Orleans, Prince Edward Island to Northcote, Celtic to Bluegrass, Indigenous to Latin and glorious folk fusions. 2020 will once again be a splendid mix of brilliant music, great conversations, workshops, collaborations and surprises.
Without further ado over to you to discover the first round announcements and save the subscriber link https://www.trybooking.com/
Subscriber tickets on sale Monday 2 September at 12:01am.
To view ticket prices, please click here.
Further artists announced 2 September 2019.
Our Festival has always adored Celtic music, traditional and contemporary. The far reaching influences of the Celts is extraordinary, a celebration of migration over centuries, and their influences are far and wide. In 2020 we are delighted to announce artists from the Scotland, Ireland, Canada, France and Australia who will bring their nuanced Celtic magic to Port Fairy.
Without further ado, we welcome to Port Fairy for the first time, from Scotland the glorious Langan Band, Fara, and The Jellyman’s Daughter, from Ireland Ye Vagabonds and SON - Susan O’Neil, Còig (CAN), one of Cape Breton's most sensational traditional groups, from France the incredible Startijenn who will blow your mind with what they do with Ullieann Pipes, and making a welcomed return is Tony McManus (CAN) one of the world's foremost leading guitarists in Celtic music…. and of course we have Australia’s much loved Claymore who will take on the Highland fling like no other.
Early bird tickets on sale now.
Warmest regards,
The Program Team. x
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2020
Thu 9 – Mon 13
Dave Matthews Band, Crowded House, Patti Smith & Her Band, George Benson, Brandi Carlile, John Butler, Xavier Rudd, The Cat Empire, Morcheeba, John Prine, Jenny Lewis, Frank Turner, John Mayall, Buff Sainte-Marie, Marcus King Band, Walter Trout, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Greensky Bluegrass, Larkin Poe, War & Treaty,
Blues Alive at Sea II - Mediterranean
Aug 14-19, 2020
Barcelona (Spain), Genoa (Italy) and Cannes (France)
Starring, so far, Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Lang, Walter Trout, Ana Popovic and James Hunter Six.
Many more will be announced.
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