Thursday, 3 October 2019

NEWCASTLE GIG ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 4OCT19




It is unusual to have so much on Fridays, but there is so much on. Gallery openings, great movies, food (Croatian Wickham Park Sports Club), slam poetry (Regional Finals), theatre (Blithe Spirit), TiNA events and music……

The following are a couple of samples from Poetry Slam Australian finalists
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x03nIylz4Hg – last year’s Australian winner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knRuGJtwZDE The host for Newcastle final on Fri.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the great range of entertainment provided.




WHAT’S ON 
Friday, 4 October
GRAND OPENING LONG WEEKEND Prince of Wales Hotel    Friday, 4 October until Sunday, 6 October        11:00 am until 10:00 pm
LOKO + DJ
Wallsend Diggers & Mezz Bar
???
PRETTY IN PINK
Toronto Workers Club
9:30 am until 11:30 pm
CHEESE & WINE ALL DAY FRI-YAY'S!
Queens Wharf Hotel
10:00 am until 9:00 pm
FRIDAY BAR EATS N BEATS 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
The Station Newcastle
4:00 pm until 10:00 pm
OCTOBER HUNT & GATHER
Lake County Fair Grounds, Crown Point IN
5:00 pm
CROATIAN KITCHEN NIGHT // 6PM FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER
Croatian Wickham Sports Club Co-op Ltd
6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
THE MIND IS WIDE
Between the lines
6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
TINA TAKEOVER: WE DONT DANCE, HEART OPEN, CRACK
Newcastle Art Gallery
6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
DAN HOPKINS & THE GENEROUS FEW
The Stag & Hunter Hotel
7:00 pm until 11:30 pm
HUNTER REGIONAL FINAL - AUSTRALIAN POETRY SLAM
Newcastle City Hall (Australia)
7:00 pm until 9:30 pm
MANTA RAY MARTIN | CRACK FESTIVAL 2019
Bank Corner Espresso and Bar
7:15 pm until 8:00 pm
DEAN KYRWOOD
Lambton Park Hotel
???
PAPARAZZI
Caves Coastal Bar
???
BLITHE SPIRIT
Newcastle Theatre Company
8:00 pm until 10:30 pm
D- LOVE
Honeysuckle Hotel
8:00 pm until 11:00 pm
LIDS ON LASS WITH BIN LIDS, P..S TO EME & CHIKO ROLL MODELS
Lass O’Gowrie Hotel
8:00 pm until 11:59 pm
MENTAL AS ANYTHING PLAYING ALL THEIR HITS
Lizotte’s Newcastle
8:00 pm until 11:00 pm
GREG BRYCE
Swansea Hotel
8:30 pm until 11:30 pm
MILESTONES
The Wickco
???
LEEROY AND ROSS PERFORMING
Toronto Hotel
9:00 pm until 12:00 am
RUBBER BULLET
The Kent Hotel Hamilton
10:00 pm until 1:00 am
Saturday, 5 October
OLD BAR BEACH FESTIVAL 2019         Old Bar Beach   Saturday, 5 October until Sunday, 6 October
8:00 am until 5:00 pm
MINÉT AND CAMILLE: LIVE
Olive Tree Markets
9:00 am until 11:00 am
THE OLIVE TREE MARKET
The Olive Tree Market
9:00 am until 3:00 pm
MATTARA FESTIVAL OF NEWCASTLE
Wallsend Park
10:00 am until 4:00 pm
WOODSTOCKTON 2019
Stockton Bowling Club
12:00 pm until 8:00 pm
OKTOBERFEST NEWCASTLE 2019
Oktoberfest Newcastle
1:00 pm until 9:00 pm
THUNDER MONKEYS/ CHIN CHEN/ GRRUMBLE "RAISING HELL FOR MICHELLE"
The Wickham Park Hotel
5:00 pm until 12:00 am
UNTITLED | CRACK FESTIVAL 2019
Newcastle Art Gallery
5:00 pm until 6:00 pm
CAT CANTERI AND JUSTIN BERNASCONI
The Stag & Hunter Hotel
7:00 pm until 10:00 pm
JEFF MARTIN
Lizotte’s Newcastle
7:00 pm until 11:00 pm
PAPARAZZI  LIVE
Cessnock Leagues Club
7:30 pm until 10:30 pm
THE RATTLESNAKES
Soldiers Point Bowling Club
7:30 pm until 10:30 pm
EISHAN ENSEMBLE
The Royal Exchange
8:00pm
ANTHOLOGY RETURNS
Mex Club Mayfield
8:00 pm until 11:30 pm
BLITHE SPIRIT
Newcastle Theatre Company
8:00 pm until 10:30 pm
INXS TRIBUTE
The Criterion Hotel Weston
8:00 pm until 11:00 pm
KELLIE CAIN
Town Hall Hotel
8:00 pm until 11:00 pm
LAST STAND - CHISEL/BARNES SHOW
Tea Gardens Hotel
8:00 pm until 11:00 pm
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
Civic Theatre Newcastle
8:00 pm until 10:00 pm
VIAGRO
Anna Bay Tavern
8:00 pm until 11:00 pm
CODE RED
Cardiff RSL
8:00 -
SNAPE TRILOGY
Bero Bowlo
8:15 pm until 11:30 pm
THE RATTLESNAKES
Soldiers Point BC
???
GREG BRYCE BAND
Mary Ellen Hotel
???
ANTHEMS of OZ
Coast Hotel Budgewoi
8:30pm
INXS TRIBUTE BONNELLS BAY
The Bay Hotel Motel
8:30 pm until 11:30 pm
THE V DUBS
Bradford Hotel Rutherford
8:30 pm until 11:30 pm
PHONIC DUO
Duke Of Wellington Hotel
8:30 pm until 11:30 pm
THE YEARS
Belmont 16s
8:30 pm until 12:00 am
Sunday, 6 October
MAITLAND MARKETS
Maitland Showground
8:00am-2:00pm
NEWCASTLE VEGAN MARKET - OCTOBER PUP CONFERENCE
The Station Newcastle
9:00 am until 4:00 pm
MATTARA FESTIVAL OF NEWCASTLE
Wallsend Park
10:00 am until 4:00 pm
NYWF ZINE FAIR 2019
Newcastle Libraries
11:00 am until 4:00 pm
UNTITLED | CRACK FESTIVAL 2019
Newcastle Art Gallery
11:00 am until 12:00 pm
GRANT WALMSLEY FREEBIRD & FRIENDS
Murray’s Brewery
???
SUNDAY SESSION WITH THE GREG BRYCE DUO.
Toronto Hotel
1:00 pm until 4:00 pm
LOKO
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
???
HUGE COMBO
Carrington BC
2:00pm
BLITHE SPIRIT
Newcastle Theatre Company
2:00 pm until 4:30 pm
PANIC
Gallipoli Legion Club
3:00 pm
THE YEARS
Club Macquarie
3:00 pm until 6:00 pm
IRISH SEISIUN
Croatian Wickham Sports Club
4:pm until they quit
SOUL MOVERS + NRL GF
The grand Junction – The Junkyard
4:00pm
ANTHOLOGY
Sydney Junction Hotel
4:00 pm until 7:00 pm
V DUBS LIVE!
Sydney Junction Hotel
4:30 pm until 7:30 pm
MONTEZUMA
The Wickham Park Hotel
5:00 pm until 10:00 pm
GRANT WALMSLEY & FRIENDS
The Kent Hotel Hamilton
8:30 pm until 11:30 pm
Monday, 7 October
MATTARA FESTIVAL OF NEWCASTLE
Wallsend Park
10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 8 October
MATTARA FESTIVAL OF NEWCASTLE
Wallsend Park
10:00 am until 4:00 pm
WOMBAT PRESENTATION & PATTING
Oakvale
10:45 am until 11:00 am
SCIENCE SHOWS - FIRE & ICE
Newcastle Museum
11:15 am until 12:00 pm
INFLATABLE FUN
The Station Newcastle
12:00 pm until 2:00 pm
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Shoal Bay Country Club
12:00 pm until 2:00 pm
SCIENCE SHOWS - FIRE & ICE
Newcastle Museum
12:15 pm until 1:00 pm
SCIENCE SHOWS - FIRE & ICE
Newcastle Museum
1:15 pm until 2:00 pm
Wednesday, 8 October
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FRIDA KAHLO
Event Cinemas Kotara
7:30pm



Some Local Art, et al
When on
Title
Gallery
Address
Opening Hrs
Event Th 3 Oct – 6pm
Crack Festival
Watt Space
King & Auckland St Newcastle W
W-Sun 11-5
Opening Fri 4 Oct 4pm
Until 7 Oct
Sculpture on the Farm
Dungog Festival
Dungog
Oct Long Weekend
Opening Fri 4 Oct 5:30-8pm
Until 20 Oct
Patterns in Time – Juliet Ackery, Miranda Lawry, Susie Lochhead
Back to Back Gallery
57 Bull St Cooks Hill
Fri-Sun11-5
Event Fri 4 Oct – 6pm
TiNA Takeover – WE DON’T DANCE
Newcastle Art Gallery
1 Laman st Newcastle
T-Sun 10-5
Event Fri 4 Oct – 11am-5pm
Critical Animals – Alysha Fewster
The Lockup
90 Hunter St Newcastle E
W-Sat 10-4
Opening Fri 4 Oct 6pm
The Mind is Wide
Between the Lines Gallery
197 Maitland Rd, Tighes Hill
???
Opens Fri 4 Oct 6-8
Until 20 Oct
Malcolm Sands
Newcastle Art Space
Gallery 139
91 Chinchen St Tighes Hill
Th-Sun 12-4pm
Opening Fri 5 Oct 6pm
Until 26 Oct
Fingers & Pi’s
Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
16 Vincent St Cessnock
Tu-Sun 10-4
Until 6 Oct
An Immeasurable Distance – Emma Fielden
The Lockup
90 Hunter St Newcastle E
W-Sat 10-4
Until 6 Oct
There is Another World But it is This One – John Heaney
Art Systems Wickham
40 Annie St Wickham
Fri-Sun 11-4
Opening Sat 12 Oct 4pm
Embodiment
CStudios
738 Hunter St Newcastle West
W-Sat 11-4
Opening Sat 12 Oct  4pm
Until 27 Oct
Apparent Space – John Barnes
Art Systems Wickham
40 Annie St Wickham
Fri-Sun 11-4
Opening Sat 12 Oct 3pm
Biltur Road Trip Graham Wilson
Creator Incubator
Shed 15A/50 Clyde St, Hamilton Nth
Th-Sun 12-5pm
Event Sat 12 Oct 2pm
InterPlay Concert
Adamstown Art Centre
228 Brunker Rd Adamstown

Sat 12 Oct 7pm
The Bender 2019
The Lockup
90 Hunter St Newcastle E
W-Sat 10-4
Until 13 Oct
Jr Art Prizes (due before 8 Sep)
Finite Gallery
60 Caves Beach Rd, Caves Beach
F-Su 10-4 PH
Until 14 Oct
Bruce Rowland “La Danse”
Cooks Hill Galleries
67 Bull St, Cooks Hill
M, Fri-Sat 11a-6p
Sun 2p-6p
Until 19 Oct
Piopiotahi by Jane Lander – Milford Sound
Curve Gallery
61 Hunter St Newcastle
Th, Fri 11-4
Sa 11-2


Maitland Regional Art Gallery
230 High St, Maitland
Tu-Sun 10-5


Barbara Nanshe Studio
1-3, 120 Hunter St, N’castle



Coal & Cedar
380-382 Hunter St,
Newcastle
??


Studio 21
21 Bennett St Hamilton
10am-3pm
16,17, 23,24 Feb
Closed for redevelopment

Lake Macquarie Art Gallery
First St, Booragul
T-Sun 10-4
THE MOVIES
The Regal Cinema
First Friday FUN Raiser - $20
Aretha Franklin
Amazing Grace
With live gospel choir and special guests
Live Music & Southern Supper – 6:45 to 7:30pm
The perfect start to the Long Weekend!
Kick off Friday night at the Regal at 6.45pm with live Hawaiian jazz by The High Andies.
And enjoy a light Southern Supper including buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw, corn bread and pecan pie accompanied by Sweet Tea Mint Julep.
Then settle in for the concert....
Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack (Out of Africa) captures Aretha Franklin singing her seminal live gospel album, filmed over two days in January, 1972. Screening for the first time four decades later, this film was worth the wait.
Rolling Stone described the concert as "the closest thing to witnessing a miracle — just some cameras, a crowd and a voice touched by God. The result is a concert film to rank with the best."
A DOG'S JOURNEY (PG) 
SATURDAY at 12 midday Complimentary High Tea with warm, home-made scones, jam, cream, sandwiches, party pies, Twining tea & sherry
When grandparents Ethan and Hannah (Dennis Quaid and Marg Helgenberger) are separated from their granddaughter C.J., the family dog, Bailey (voice-over by Josh Gad, Olaf from Frozen), becomes determined to look after the girl and protect her at any cost.
“With a likable cast and relatable plot, veteran comedy director Gail Mancuso (Modern Family, Gilmore Girls) quietly pays tribute to the enduring bond between dogs and their human best friends.”  – Hollywood Reporter
“Funny scenes and sad ones lead to a grade-A finale.” – The A.V. Club

THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR (M)

SATURDAY at 3pm  Includes Movie Treats: small chips & chocolate

A comedy-drama about a young Fakir (magician) from the streets of India accidentally winds up doing a grand tour of Europe when he becomes trapped in an Ikea wardrobe in Paris and is shipped to England.
“A colourful crowd-pleaser.” – Stuff
"A delightful treasure hunt of wild coincidences... the film is an engrossing
and emotionally resonant story." - Filmink
THE FAREWELL (M)  
SATURDAY at 7.30pm   Includes Chinese themed light supper.  
WINNER: Audience Awards at  Sundance Film Festival (London) & Atlanta Film Festival & Cinetopia Film Festival (USA)
Based on a true story, this uplifting comedy-drama ends with an unexpected twist. A family organises a fake wedding as an excuse to say goodbye to a grandmother who doesn’t know she’s dying. Stars Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians; Oceans 8).
“A universal story any audience will adore.” –  New York Post
"A highly engaging charmer of a movie that never puts a foot wrong.” – Hollywood Reporter
“A true crowd-pleaser.” – Vanity Fair
PALM BEACH (M)  !
SUNDAY at 12 Midday  Includes continental breakfast, pikelets, fruit salad, yoghurt, orange juice, sherry, Twinings Tea & coffee
Bryan Brown, Sam Neill, Richard E. Grant and Greta Scacchi star in this Aussie comedy-drama about long-time marriage and life-long friendship. Filmed in Palm Beach, Sydney.
“A bright and eventful weekend in the sun with a Murderer’s Row of sparkling Australian acting talent." Variety
YESTERDAY (M)  
SUNDAY at 3pm  Includes Movie Treats: small chips & chocolate
A parallel universe story. No-one in the world can remember The Beatles except a struggling musician who pretends to have written their songs in this comedy directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and from the writer of Love Actually, Richard Curtis.
Stars Himesh Patel (EastEnders) and Lily James (The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society). Opened at No. 2 at the Australian box office!
✮✮✮✮  A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music. A toe-tapping pleasure.” – Empire
“A feel-good crowd-pleaser.” – Hollywood Reporter
THE KEEPER (M) 
SUNDAY at 7pm  Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
Incredible true story of the relationship between a young English woman, Margaret Friar (Freya Mavor, Sunshine on Leith), and a German soldier, Bert Trautmann (David Kross, The Reader), in post-WWII England. Together, they battle prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy clearing the path for the German to rise from Nazi “villain” to British hero as the goalkeeper for Manchester City.
“A terrific, big-hearted film. It truly is a heck of a story.” - Daily Mail
REGAL SCREENINGS
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER - SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER
Fri 4 Oct at 7.30pm First Friday FUN Raiser: AMAZING GRACE (G)
Plus live music with The High Andies  $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
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)
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)  Sorry Booked Out
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)
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


Lake Cinema Newsletter
SCHOOL HOLIDAY NEWSLETTER: Thursday 3rd - Wednesday 9th October
Tickets only $8 each!
Bookings only available for the 7pm sessions of LATE NIGHT
For a full list of upcoming movies visit our website at www.lakecinema.net.au
Please do not respond to this email, for any enquiries please email Bob at boblakec@hotmail.com or phone the cinema on 49585810 during opening hours

Abominable (G)

Thursday: 10am, Noon
Friday: 10am, Noon
Saturday: Noon
Sunday: Noon
Monday: 10am, Noon
Tuesday: 10am, Noon
Wednesday: 10am, Noon
Trekking the 3000-mile journey from Shanghai to the Himalayan snowscapes, a group of misfits encounter a young Yeti named Everest, and they set off to reunite the magical creature with his family on the mountain of his namesake.
DIRECTOR: Jill Culton
STARRING: Chloe Bennet, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Albert Tsai, and Eddie Izzard

Late Night (M)

Thursday: 4:30pm
Friday: 4:30pm, 7pm
Saturday: 4:30pm, 7pm
Sunday: 4:30pm, 7pm
A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.
DIRECTOR: Nisha Ganatra
STARRING: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow, and Reid Scott

Amazing Grace (G)

Thursday: 2pm
Friday: 2pm
Saturday: 2pm
Sunday: 2pm
The late director Sydney Pollack's behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album Amazing Grace finally sees the light of day more than four decades after the original footage was shot.
DIRECTOR: Sydney Pollack
STARRING: Aretha Franklin, Sydney Pollack, James Cleveland, and C.L. Franklin

The Keeper (M)

Monday: 4:30pm
Tuesday: 4:30pm
Wednesday: 4:30pm
The story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi 'villain' to British hero. Bert Trautmann, the German goalkeeper won over even his harshest opponents by winning the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956 - playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.
DIRECTOR: Marcus H. Rosenmüller
STARRING: David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw, and Gary Lewis
Lake Cinema
62 Main Road
Boolaroo, NSW 2284
Australia

New Events:
ART EVENTS
New Events:
Back to Back Galleries
Patterns in TimeAn exciting exhibition of pottery, photography, paintings and sculpture
Juliet Ackery, Miranda Lawry and Susie Lochhead
October 4 – October 20
Official Opening Fri October 4, 5.30-8pm
By Kate Croll
There was a time when we all had small children and lived in close proximity in Wollombi and Pokolbin. We formed creative collaborations which have impacted upon and sustained the patterns of our lives.
Using clay, photography, painting and sculpture we recall meaningful natural elements and experiences that have shaped our sensibilities.
‘Patterns in Time’ is on at Back to Back Galleries from the Friday 4th October until Sunday 20th October. Please join us for the opening at 5.30 pm on Friday 4th October with Kate Croll.
Between the Lines Gallery
197 Maitland Rd, Tighes Hill
The Mind is Wide
An Introspective Art Display
An evening of music, refreshments and works from on of Newcastle’s fastest emerging visual artists.
Opening Fri 4 Oct, 6pm
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
The Lock Up

THE BENDER

OPENING 7PM - 11PM SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 2019
THE BENDER IS BACK!!! The Lock Up's best art party returns with another dose of the wild and glorious. A celebration of collaboration and experimentation, THE BENDER has built a reputation as an immersive interdisciplinary feast.
This year THE BENDER will present performance artist Radha (Shahmen Suku) as the headline act. Known for his work on ABC's live music TV show 'The Set' and as the curator of 2019 Vivid Sydney edition of ARTBAR at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Radha (Shahmen Suku) will bring a unique cooking show experience that examines racial and cultural identity, gender roles, the home and the kitchen, food and storytelling.
Full artist lineup: Baroque-a-coco Karaoke Spectacular (Jen Denzin, Lyndal Campbell, Bridie Watt, Joanne Back) | Caelli Jo Brooker, Ahn Wells & Alison Smith | Mel O’Dell | Jacinta Rose Durney | Alysha Fewster & Paddy Freeman | Genevieve Graham | Oliver Harlan | Radha (Shahmen Suku) | Jerry Ray | Axl Rod (Alli Sebastian Wolf ) | Jessica Thallmaier | The Palace (Wanjun Carpenter) | Troth (Amelia Besseny & Cooper Bowman) | Grace Turner | Genevieve Lore Finn Unicorn + MORE TO COME
After last year's SELL OUT show - we recommend you don't dilly dally in getting tickets! You definitely do not want to miss out.
Please note, this event is an 18+ years event only.
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.
For people with disabilities we offer free Tactile Tours. Bookings essential.
Connect with us on FacebookTwitter & 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.
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.

The Rest:
Sydney Opera House
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)
Kamasi Washington
9 Oct
Hear modern jazz visionary Kamasi Washington return to play songs from his triumphant 2018 double album Heaven and Earth. Cementing his status alongside the likes of jazz legends and Opera House alumni Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins, get set for a performance of epic jazz spiritualism that will blow you away.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
The Four Seasons10 - 12 Oct
There’ll be eight seasons in one day when Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons meet the tango rhythms of Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Sydney Symphony Concertmaster Andrew Haveron is virtuoso soloist in Vivaldi’s dazzlingly imaginative evocation of the Italian seasons, and Piazzolla’s Four Seasons bring the spirit of tango into the Concert Hall.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
17 - 21 Mar
PRE-SALE: Returning for its 9th season, this laugh out loud spectacular is acclaimed internationally by audiences and critics alike. Step inside and become the guests in this highly improvised, highly interactive and fully immersive night out.
Rock the House
4 Jan
PRE-SALE: Six legendary Australian artists. Six decades of hits. See John Paul Young, Ross Wilson, Glenn Shorrock, Russell Morris, Kate Ceberano and Brian Cadd perform all of their hit songs in their only Sydney show as part of a multiple date tour.
Zohra Orchestra
14 Oct
ON SALE NOW: Discover the extraordinary story of Zohra, Afghanistan’s first all female orchestra, in a special collaborative performance with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Don’t miss out on what will be an incredible night full of passion, dedication and triumph.
The Olive Tree
Join us this Saturday October 5th for The Olive Tree Market in the heart of Newcastle. Over 140 stalls will fill Civic Park with the most inspiring creatives. Discover artisan and ethically created goods, made with passion straight from the hands of our talented makers.
Whether you're looking for ceramics, original designer jewellery, sustainable fashion, or handmade cuteness for the kids, you’ll discover it with a trip to Olive Tree. Plus, tasty street food, gourmet artisan produce, and live music from talented local musicians, including Big Jarda, Jye Sharpe, Byren and Abby Butler, to relax to while you shop or chill on a picnic rug under the trees.
This is Not Art
Produced by OCTAPOD
From October 3rd to 6th, this independent, emerging and experimental arts festival will bring Newcastle CBD alive through live music, performances, panels, workshops, in conversations, live art, installations, projections and plenty of special events. Highlights include the Hunter Poetry Slam Regional Final, a Garden Party at a grand home in Merewether, a Takeover of Newcastle Art Gallery, the annual NYWF Zine Fair plus loads more. Check out the full program at www.thisisnotart.org

TiNA Festival Launch

Thursday 3 October , 5:00 pm – 6.00pm
Free
Special Event
Join us to celebrate the official opening of the 22nd This is Not Art festival. Hear what’s in store for the weekend and get ready for one helluva Long Weekend!

con-voke

Thursday 3 October , 5:30 pm – 6.30pm
Family friendly
Music
Performance
“Life imitates art far more than art imitates life” – Oscar Wilde
A subconscious aim of ours in this life is to find a form of expression. Con-voke seeks to portray how our daily activities can reflect the art that we express, the narrative that we choose to share. By exploring sound, stripped down to its very core and its relationship with the space that it occupies, something intricate and ornate slowly develops, reflecting on the beauty in allowing art to inform our lives. This is physically manifested through the acoustic deconstruction of the saxophone, using body movements and sounds to draw audiences along for a journey of transformation from raw nothingness to something full.
Catch con-voke as part of the TiNA Festival Launch at Watt Space Gallery

Hunter APS Poetry Slam Final

Friday 4 October , 7:00 pm – 9.30pm
Free
Performance
12 poetry slam finalists have made it through local town heats to the APS Hunter Regional Final as part of TiNA 2019. Watch them battle it out for a chance to compete in the NSW final. Hosted by former Australian Poetry Slam Champion, Jesse Oliver, with judges randomly selected from the audience, you’re invited to be part of the cheering, poetry loving crowd.
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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!!!
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
Milestones
October 04, 2019
8:30pm - 12:00am Milestones
The Milestones are back in the Music Bar, Friday 2nd August! Head on in to catch a Wicko favourite!
Raising Hell For Michelle
October 05, 2019
A benefit for one of Newcastle's biggest supporters of the music scene and all us muso's. A beautiful lady and a friend in need. It's gonna be a great event!!
5:00pm - 8:00pm Cowboy Roger Lawson
In the Beer Garden 
6:00pm - 12:00am Thunder Monkeys/Chin Chen/grrumble 
Get in and rock out in the Music Bar
Montezuma
October 06, 2019
1:30pm - 5:00pm TK Vibez
TK brings you an Eclectic selection of Jazz , Funk n R&B , with a hint of Pop & sometimes a little Rock.
BEFORE & AFTER THE GRAND FINAL Montezuma
Three piece band formed in the early 90's - they had a bit of a break and have reformed recently as John Larder on Guitar, Steve Geary on Bass and Tom Oliver as the drummer. Montezuma covers songs from the likes of Neil Young, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Free, The Doors, Tom Petty, The Who, Steve Miller and more.
Mystic Reunion
October 09, 2019
7:30pm - 10:30pm Mystic Reunion
Looking for something to do on Wednesday the 9th October? Why not come on down to The Wicko.
Sunhill Drive
October 11, 2019
9:00pm - 12:30am Sunhill Drive
Newcastle band rocking some cool, tweaked and edgy covers of current popular songs through to some classic stuff you forgot you loved so much.
Steve Edmonds
October 13, 2019
1:30pm - 5:00pm Tim Rossington 
Come see Tim in the Beer Garden!
6:00pm - 9:30pm Steve Edmonds 
The Steve Edmonds Band are a musical experience not to be missed. A memorable night of musical indulgence for classic rock, guitar, dance and good time enthusiasts!
Amigos
October 18, 2019
9:00pm - 12:30am Amigos
The Amigos are back together again! Don't miss out.
Riff Raff
October 19, 2019
5:00pm - 8:00pm  Sneaky Freakers 
8:30pm - 12:00am Riff Raff
Compadre Diablo
October 20, 2019
1:30pm - 5:00pm Chikarma
Live in the Beer Garden!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Compadre Diablo
Grant Walmsley and Paul Coxon!
Urban Chiefs + Harry's Lookout
October 25, 2019
9:00pm - 12:30am Urban Chiefs + Harry's Lookout
Two wild bands are set to take over the Wicko for a night of Rockin', Rock and Roots. 
Marshall & The Fro
October 27, 2019
5:00pm - 8:00pm  Jungle Duo
9:00pm - 12:30am Marshall & The Fro

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
John Morrison East Coast All Stars
October 8th, 8pm
John Morrison - Drums
Warwick Alder - Trumpet
Steve Sedergreen - Piano
Stan Valavos - Bass
Jackie Cooper - Vocals
October 15th, 8pm
"Tastefully crafted repertoire, a standout act in our Tuesday Night Jazz series. " Jeremy Borthwick NIMA
Following their sell out show last year, the Trish Delaney-Brown Quintet return to NIMA for "a marvellous evening of fine music amongst friends” with songs from their 2018 ARIA shortlisted album 'The Game'; re-workings of favourite standards and new material from their up-coming recording.
 “Across ‘The Game’, Trish Delaney-Brown’s vocal scat (in duet and solo) is exquisite, always intriguing, never empty histrionics.” -
John Hardaker WordsAboutMusic
Trish Delaney-Brown - Vocals
Greg Coffin - Keys
Jeremy Sawkins - Guitar
Karl Dunnicliff - Bass
Nic Cecire - Drums
October 22nd, 8pm
One Seventeen are a Canberra based emerging jazz-fusion trio bringing a fresh dose of energy and modern-inspired grooves to your evening, with special guest electric guitarist Adam Miller.
With influences reaching from Yellowjackets to Louis Cole, One Seventeen create a tight, synthesised sound with improvisation, deep groove and a few stank faces.
Come along to hear them play live!
Keyboard - Jamie Rea
Drums - Peter Campion
Bass - Haris Hodzic
Elec. Guitar - Adam Miller (Guest) 

Stag and Hunter Hotel
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.’
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’.
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
Thursday, 03 October 2019
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
Friday, 04 October 2019
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
Sunday, 06 October 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $92.00
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
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.
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


Other Venues
Battlesticks Bar
Fri 4 Oct
Tim Rossington
6:00pm
Sat 5 Oct
John Larder
6:00pm
Sun 6 Oct
Guy Richards
3:00pm
Fri 11 Oct
Benson
6:00pm
Sat 12 Oct
Tim Rossington
6:00pm
Sun 13 Oct
Dean Kyrwood
3:00pm
Fri 18 Oct
Madelyn
6:00pm
Sat 19 Oct
Jeremy Bnilson
6:00pm
Sun 20 Oct
Michael Peter
3:00pm
Belmont 16s
Sat 12 Oct
Michael Jackson The Legacy Tour $50/$89
8:30pm
Sat 26 Oct
Dami Im $55/$85
8:30pm
Sat 2 Nov
David Strassman $49.90
9:15pm
Tue 5 Nov
Melbourne Cup Fun Day $34
9:30am
Fri 15 Nov
Young Stars of Country Reunion (Beccy Cole, Adam Harvey, Felicity Urquhart & Darren Coggan) $45/$84
8:30pm
Sat 23 Nov
Jimeoin $44/$83
8:30pm
Tue 31 Dec
Bobby C in the Boat Shed
8:30pm
Sat 1 Feb
Darren Coggan $40/$79
8:30pm
Fri 21 Feb
The Eagles Show $25/$64
8:30pm
Free Music
Fri 4 Oct
Midnight Drifters
8:30pm
Sat 5 Oct
The Years
8:30pm
Sun 6 Oct
Norm Bakker presents Elvis
11:00am
Wed 9 Oct
Brian Lorenz & Milton Ward
11:00am
Fri 11 Oct
Emily Smith (Boat Shed)
8:30pm
Fri 11 Oct
Blue Suede Boppers
8:30pm
Sat 12 Oct
Dave Carter (Boat Shed)
8:30pm
Sat 12 Oct
The Snape Trilogy
8:30pm
Sun 13 Oct
The Blue Water Cowboys
3:00pm
Wed 16 Oct
Mike Mathieson Songbook
11:00am
Fri 18 Oct
Kazzie (Boat Shed)
8:30pm
Fri 18 Oct
The Vauxhalls
8:30pm
Sat 19 Oct
Loko
8:30pm
Sat 19 Oct
Pete McCredie (Boat Shed)
8:30pm
Sun 20 Oct
Rich and Famous
3:00pm
Wed 23 Oct
?? Storm & Milton Ward
11:00am
Fri 25 Oct
Ian Daley (Boat Shed)
8:30pm
Fri 25 Oct
Matchbox
8:30pm
Sat 26 Oct
Pete Zelzinnis (Boat Shed)
8:30pm
Sat 26 Oct
Gen-X
8:30pm
Sun 27 Oct
Bloom
3:00pm
Wed 30 Oct
Brian Stoddart & Milton Ward
11:00am
Tue 31 Dec
Bobby C live (Boat Shed)
8:30pm
Catho Pub
Bands start at 1:30pm on Sunday, unless shown otherwise
Sun 6 Oct
Siren
Sun 13 Oct
Shivoo
SUN 20 Oct
ASH MOUNTAIN
SUN 27 Oct
DIRTY DEEDS - THE AC/DC SHOW (2:00pm)
Sun 3 Nov
The Search Party
Sun 10 Nov
Early Daze
Sat 16 Nov
The Bad and the Ugly (7:00pm)
SUN 17 Nov
SMOKIN ROSIE
SUN 24 Nov
STEVE EDMONDS BAND
Sat 30 Nov
Loose Bazooka (12:00pm)
Sun 1 Dec
Loose Bazooka
Sat 7 Dec
Stonework
SUN 8 Dec
FUELSTAR
Sun 15 Dec
Under Scrutiny
Sun 22 Dec
Sideshow Annie
Sun 29 Dec
The Tantrums
Sun 19 Jan
Melbourne St
Gateshead Tavern
Friday from 8pm     Sun from 3pm
Fri 4 Oct
Outerphase
Sun 6 Oct
Loaded Acoustics
Fri 11 Oct
Georgia Project
Sun 13 Oct
Katie n Feff
Fri 18
Village Idiots
Sun 20 Oct
Altered State
Fri 25 Oct
Bliss Bomb
Sun 27
Paparazzi
Jewells Tavern
All bands 8:30pm (From 9pm) unless indicated otherwise
Sat 12 Oct
Pearl Jam, Powderfinger Tribute
Sat 9 Nov
Live Baby Live, INXS Tribute
Sat 16 Nov
Blues & Brews Festival – Colt Seavers Band, Blues Bombers, Jarred Taylor (from 3pm)
Sat 30 Nov
The matchbox 20 Tribute
Sat 14 Dec
Something for Nothing – Foo Fighters Tribute
The Kent Hotel
September 2019
Wed


Fri 4 Oct
Rubber Bullet

Sat 5 Oct
Rocket Aces

Sun 6 Oct
Grant Walmsley & Friends

Wed 9 Oct
Chris Saxby

Fri 11
Triple Zero

Sat 12 Oct
Shivoo

Sun 13 Oct
Finn Blues Band

Wed 16
Jackson Halliday

Fri 18 Oct
Project X & Fesabel

Sat 19 Oct
The 3

Sun 20 Oct
Thread

Wed 23 Oct
Kristy J

Fri 25 Oct
Overload

Sat 26 Oct
The Core

Sun 27 Oct
Crawfish Stew

Wed 30 Oct
Greg Bryce

Mex – Mayfield Ex-services Club
Thursdays are the new Fridays! 7.30 to 10.30pm, Sat 8:00-11:00pm
Sat 19 Oct
The Cruzers
Sat 14 Dec
The Cruzers
Fri 20 Dec
Solid Gold Party Night
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 4 Oct
Loko
Sat 5 Oct
Jump
Sun 6 Oct
Jayde Corner
Fri 11 Oct
Love That Hat
Sat 12 Oct
Cruzers
Sun 13 Oct
Chad Shuttleworth
Fri 18 Oct
Easy Daze
Sat 19 Oct
DV8
Sun 20 Oct
AshleyKnight
Fri 25 Oct
Thirsty Merc ($)
Sat 26 Oct
Amigos
Sun17 Oct
Tyler John
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Sun Afternoons – 2:30-5:30pm
Queens Wharf Hotel
Fri – 8pm       Sat – 8pm       Sun – 2pm
Fri 4
Tim Harding
5:15pm
Fri 4
The Gleeson’s
8:15pm
Sat 5
Matt Gaudry
3pm
Sat 5
The Rumour
8:00pm
Sun 6
Mark Wells
2:00pm
Mon 7
Hey Poncho
2:00pm
Fri 11
Duncan Woods
5:15pm
Fri 11
Phonic Trio
8:15pm
Sat 12
Tom Christie
3pm
Sat 12
Paparazzi
8:00pm
Sun 13
Vanguard
2:00pm
Fri 18
Marissa
5:15pm
Fri 18
Hey Poncho
8:15pm
Sat 19
Emily Smith
3pm
Sat 19
The Gaudrys
8:00pm
Sun 20
Anthology
2:00pm
Fri 25
Jessica Cain
5:15pm
Fri 25
Bad Paris
8:15pm
Sat 26
Megan Core
3pm
Sat 26
Tommy Gun
8:00pm
Sun 27
The Years
2:00pm
SJ Hotel
Fri soloist 5-8pm, DJ’s after; Sat– 8:30-11:30 (live band), 11:30pm-late (DJ’s)         Sun Afternoon – 4:30-7:00pm
Fri 4
Howard Sheerman
Sat 5
Alias
Sun 6
V Dubs
Fri 11
Dean Kyrwood
Sat 12
DLove
Sun 13
The Years
Fri 18
Megan Core
Sat 19
Jump
Sun 20
Loko
Fri 25
David McCredile
Sat 26
Sundays Record
Sun 27
Love That Hat
Wests Cardiff
Free live music every Sat night, 8-11:30pm
Sat 5
The Big Bang Band
Sat 12
Melbourne St
Sat 19
Anthology
Sat 26
Cruzers
Wests City
Live entertainment in the Lounge – 8-11pm for Fri & Sat
Fri 4
Dr Zoom Duo
Sat 5
The Walking Pheonix Duo
Fri 11
Up Beat City Duo
Sat 12
Iguana
Fri 18
The Snape Trilogy
Sat 19
Paul Watters
Fri 25
Up Beat City Duo
Sat 26
2GoodReasons
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 4
Misbehave
Sat 5
Rock Factor
Fri 11
Shivoo
Sat 12
Dr Zoom Duo
Fri 18
The Years
Sat 19
Iguana
Fri 25
Cruzers
Sat 26
The Rumour Trio
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
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
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 !!
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/multi instrumentalist has been eating up girl bands since 1994.
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!
·         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
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!
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
DON’T COME MONDAY STAGE
POTBELLEEZ DJ’S
ANDY MURPHY
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 MURRAYDARYL 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!
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!
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 TheatreSydney, 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/BEOQC in your browser for the 44th Port Fairy Folk Festival.
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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