What’s On In Newcastle? Pluto Jonez, The Game, Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Strong and The Paper Kites
It’s a fantastic week for live entertainment in Newcastle! Don’t miss, The Game, Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Strong and The Paper Kites!
Thursday 29th August
Andrew Strong: The Commitments @ The Small Ballroom
Make your way to The Small Ballroom this Thursday night to see Andrew Strong touring with the Grammy nominated 8-piece band The Commitments. In the 1992 Alan Parker film The Commitments based on the short novel by Roddy Doyle was released. The movie received huge international recognition, winning several BAFTA and Brit Awards, as well as gaining Grammy and Academy Award nominations. After six massive, sold out arena shows in Ireland and the UK, Andrew Strong will be touring the Commitments show across Australia to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the film.
When: Thursday 29th August
Where: The Small Ballroom, 139 Maitland Rd, Islington
Tickets: Visit The Small Ballroom
Golden Era Roll Call Tour @ The Cambridge
Funkoars, Vents, Briggs and Golden Era’s newest signee K21 will be embarking on a six city tour in support of the 2013 Golden Era Mixtape. The 2013 mixtape is the 3rd free Golden Era mixtape in as many years.
Friday 30th August
The Paper Kites @ The Small Ballroom
With huge success over the past two years, including appearances alongside Josh Pyke, Boy & Bear and Bombay Bicycle Club, The Paper Kites are continuing the growth of their loyal following with the release of their highly anticipated debut album. The quintet will be hitting the road this August and September, kicking off their 10 date tour in NSW. Heading accross Australia the band will finish off with a gig in their hometown of Melbourne at The Forum as well as including an under 18’s show at The Hi Fi in Melbourne as a way of thanking their underages fans.
Following the national tour, the band will make an exciting trip to North America, supporting well known rockers City And Colour.
Don’t miss The Paper Kites live this Friday night at The Small Ballroom!
When: Friday 30th August 2013
Where: The Small Ballroom, 139 Maitland Rd, Islington 2303
Tickets: Visit The Paper Kites
Mark My Words @ The Cambridge
Supported by Taken By Force + Hurt Unit + Rivalries + Staunch + Deadly Vision
Saturday 31 August
Pluto Jonze @ The Small Ballroom
Indie-pop maestro Pluto Jonze aka Lachlan Nicolson has delivered his debut full length album. Recorded in his own Redfern terrace-cum-recording studio, the album is 100% Pluto Jonze: self-produced, mixed, engineered, played and sung.
In early 2012 Pluto delivered the riff driven ‘Plastic Bag In A Hurricane’ achieving high rotation airplay across triple J and community radio alike. The follow up song, the infectious and hooky ‘Eject’ also hit the triple J airways and has recently received some attention in Europe with Holland’s influential 3FM giving the track some focus - resulting in it entering into the airplay charts in the Benelux.
From the Beck inspired freak-pop jam ‘Hispedangongonajelanguiro (Capiche?)’ to the gorgeous Tongan Choir closing ballad ‘Come On Sunshine’, the album is 12 individual stories. Each song is as different and entertaining as the next, propelled by stomping lo-fi guitar grooves, drenched in lush vocals, gorgeous string arrangements and the signature wail of his trusty theremin. Wide-eyed, anthemic, and at times heartbreakingly tender, this is what the 60’s would have sounded like on another planet.
In celebration of his debut album release, Pluto Jonze will head out on the road to embark on a National Headline tour. His recent appearances with They Might Be Giants and Vydamo have earned him praise from fans and media alike, the Drum Media citing “The only real misstep was the decision to have Pluto Jonze as second support, as he played a set that was so awesome that it was seriously in danger of stealing the show.”
And Fasterlouder claiming “Jonze proved without a doubt that he is definitely one to watch”.
Presented by SPA, TheAU Review, Falcona, Select Music and Stop Start.
Sunday 1 September
The Game with Special Guests @ Newcastle Panthers
Stand up Australia! Hip hop royalty is coming to town!
The Game or simply Game will be touring Australia following the recent release of his 5th studio album Jesus Piece. The album features some huge names such as Lil Wayne, Big Sean, J. Cole, Jamie Foxx, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga and Chris Brown and debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200, selling 87,000 copies in the US.
Best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene.After being discovered in 2003 by Dr Dre, Game rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album The Documentary in 2005.
Game has also recently announced he will be starting a new record label titled Rolex Records, with an official tour documentary being produced for all 15 cities of his tour. As he travels the country he will be looking to sign new Australian talent.
Don’t miss The Game this September!
When: Sunday 1st September, 2013
Where: Cnr King and Union Streets, Newcastle West
Tickets: Early Bird (First 250 tickets) $29.90 + booking fee
Presale $39.90 + booking free
Door $50.00
Visit: MoshTix
Father’s Day with Ray Beate @ Lizottes
Sydney’s gentleman of blues guitar. Ray Beadle is an exhilarating guitarist, an enthralling singer-songwriter, and an extremely talented performer. Ray was awarded Best Album, Best Song, and Best Male Artist in the 2010 Chain Blues Awards. Ray has appearing at Byron Bay Bluesfest 2010, a highlight for a busy year of performing across Australia. Ray’s last release ‘LOADED’ was released in September 2009 to critical acclaim and airplay. Ray Beadle is the genuine article, his music comes deep from the heart and soul, stirring emotions in people with his guitar genius.
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