What’s On In Newcastle? Electric Cars, Fashion Week + Loads Of Live Music
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There’s so much to see & do this week in Newcastle! We have gigs from the Delta Riggs, Wolf & Cub, Die! Die! Die! & Ross Wilson. There’s plenty to see during the day as well with Newcastle’s fashion week & THe Hunter Electric Vehicle festival.
Friday 17
Beethoven Meets Andrew Lloyd Webber @ Cardiff Panthers
Mo Award Winners for Best Cabaret Group
This unique International Group consisting of 2 brothers – vocalist Con & Yuri Mavridis and their wives, cellist Susan and concert pianist Valerie. Con has appeared as a soloist for the Australian Opera and The Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra. Yuri is well known in the cabaret world for his achievements as a singer and entertainer. Susan is an expert with the cello having played with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and performed in numerous concerts as a soloist. Valerie is considered as one of Australia’s finest concert-pianists and has performed as a soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets are no longer available over the phone. Tickets must be obtained by visiting reception from 10am daily. For group bookings please contact 49791900
Get two bain marie meals for only $14
Receive your voucher when you get your tickets to the FREE monthly Friday matinee concert. Valid for lunch only on the day of the concert
Doors 1pm. Starts 1.30pm
Free admission
The Delta Riggs @ The Cambridge Hotel
Supported by Money For Rope (in the side bar).
Like morning glory, that feeling is coming ’round again, with the announcement of dual Melbourne rockers The Delta Riggs & Money For Rope hitting the road this August for the Double Vision Tour.
When?: 8pm - 11pm
Ainslie Wills & Benjamin Fraser @ The Terrace Bar
When?: From 9pm
Cost? $12 (+BF)
Pigeon @ The Great Northern
Supported by Tall Tee Nation, goldsmith
Where?: Great Northern Hotel
Phone: 02 49275728
When?: 8pm
Cost: $10
Diesel @ Lizottes
Solo & Incredible!
Whether you know him as Diesel or Mark Lizotte, this is one artist who has consistently injected more than his share of classic songwriting and energised live performance into Australian music. Johnny Diesel is one of Australias most well-known singers and songwriters. The brother-in-law of the legendary Jimmy Barnes, Diesel has recorded nine albums, either under his birth name of Mark Lizotte or the epithet Diesel. Best known for his work as a singer and guitarist he is also competent on bass guitar, drums, percussion and keyboards.
Saturday 18
The Scorcher @ The Terrace Bar
The Scorcher will be at the The Terrace Bar on Saturday August 18 playing 50s and 60s vintage blues, R&B, soul, Motown, rockabilly, country, rock ‘n’ roll, and Jamaican oldies, all on glorious vinyl!
Where?: The Terrace Bar (529 Hunter St Newcastle)
When?: 8pm - 11pm
Cost?: FREE!
JSMITH @ The Cambridge Hotel
(EP Launch)
JSmith launches his EP, ’1987′ supported by Bears With Guns, Landon Elliot River and Lobsterface.
When?: Doors @ 8pm. Gig 9pm - 11:45pm
Cost?: $6 entry at the door.
Wolf & Cub @ The Great Northern Hotel
Supported by the Guppies (Newcastle)
Phone: 02 49275728
When?: 8pm
Cost?: $17 (+ bf)
See the tour’s Facebook event page
The Legendary Ross Wilson @ Lizottes
Ross Wilson is probably the only person in Australian rock music who can’t make a comeback simply because he’s never been away. In a career that spans over 40 years Ross remains one of this country’s most respected artists.
From Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock, as a solo artist, or as songwriter of A-grade classics such as Eagle Rock, Cool World and A Touch of Paradise, or producer of the legendary Skyhooks, Jo Jo Zep, The Johnnys, & more recently The Screaming Jets, Ross’s involvement with success has continued unabated.
Supported by Rhys Zacher
Two course meal and show: $117.00
Show only with bar menu available $59.00
Hunter Valley Electrical Festival @ Newcastle Foreshore
Come to the Newcastle Foreshore Park to see the latest in electric vehicles from bicycles to cars and industrial machinery.
The 2011 festival was such a success that we are back bigger and better than ever in 2012. There will be food, entertainment and fun activities for the whole family.
Where?: Newcastle Foreshore Park
For more details, see the Hunter Festival website or the Facebook page
Sunday 19th
Craft & Sewing Show @ The Newcastle Entertainment Centre
This is your last chance to get along and see the 2012 Newcastle Craft & Sewing Show
See entertainment and education with our seminar sessions plus make projects at the show which you can take home with you on the day.
The shopping at the Craft and Sewing Show is HOT! Get boutique and hard-to-find products from specialist retailers selling supplies for beading, scrapbooking, card making, sewing, knitting, quilting and more. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced crafter there is something for everyone.
Tickets available from entry point on the day.
Adult $15
Age & Disability Pensioners $13
Seniors Card Holders $13
Children (from 5 – 16 y.o) $10
Family (2 adults, 2 children) $38
Children under 5 FREE
Groups/Bulk Buy (10 min) $12
For more info, see the Newcastle Entertainment Centre or Craft & Sew
BABBA @ Wests New Lambton
BABBA is the most exciting and musically accurate tribute to ABBA in the world. In a spellbinding performance of all the hits including the songs from Mamma Mia (the Movie), BABBA takes you on a musical journey that will have you on your feet uncontrollably.
Doors Open: 7:45pm / Show Time: 8:30pm
Members: $39.00 / Non-Members: $44.00
Tickets available from Wests New Lambton Help Desk or via ProTicket
Monday 20th
Newcastle Fashion Week
Klosters BMW Showroom
Cure Cancer in Style Newcastle Fashion Week is a fun, glamorous and inspiring week which showcases the latest talented designers from Newcastle. All proceeds of the week go towards the Cancer Council. Show starts at 7pm. Tickets for Monday-Thursdat- To be confirmed Tickets for Friday and Saturday - $29
Date: 20-25 August 2012
Venue: The Watt Space
Contact?: Newcastle Fashion Week
Tuesday 21st
Open Mic Night @ The Great Northern
Play For a Pint, Sing For Your Supper
Scott St (Cnr Watt St), Newcastle, NSW
Phone: 02 49275728
When?: 8pm
Cost?: free
Wednesday 22nd
Self Is A Seed @ The Cambridge Hotel
Supported by Royal Blood & Minus House
Self Is A Seed return to the road in August on their ‘Gratis EP Tour’ supported by Royal Blood and Minus House. Featuring the new single ‘RFID’ the band are giving away a free digital & hardcopy (CD) of the EP to every person through the door. Antics Djs from 10.30pm in both rooms. Free entry.
$4 drinky winks and free pool too.
Die! Die! Die! @ The Great Northern
Scott St (Cnr Watt St), Newcastle, NSW
Phone: 02 49275728
When?: 8pm Wednesday 22 August
Thursday 23rd
Michelle Bridges @ Panthers Newcastle
Come & meet Michelle & hear her reveal her secrets on health, fitness & weight loss
Brought to you by Easy Weight Loss Online
When?: 7.30pm
Venue?: Auditorium One
Tickets?: Adults $65.00
House Vs Hurricane @ The Cambridge
Presented by triple j’s Short Fast Loud, Kill Your Stereo, New World Artists and UNFD
Supported by Confession (Melbourne, VIC) & In Hearts Wake
It’s been a while between drinks for House Vs Hurricane, but you can count on things being back in full swing for the boys as they prepare for the release of their new album CROOKED TEETH on July 13th.
When?: 8pm
Cost?: $18.40 (+ bf)
Jazz Factory @ The Great Northern
When?: 7.30pm
Contact?: 02 49275728
Cost?: free
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