Events February 2012

Date: Weekly 2012

Contact Details:

LIVE N COOKIN @ LIZOTTES NEWCASTLE ( Formerly KINGS THEATRE) 31 Morehead St Lambton Newcastle NSW AUSTRALIA 2299 For a full list of upcoming gigs visit:  http://www.newcastle.lizottes.com.au/live/

Live @ Lizotte's Newcastle is the ultimate night out, great food and great music!
Our premium dinner shows include an exquisite meal and are followed by performances by the cream
of the music worlds local, national and international artists!

Date: 2012

Contact Details:

Newcastle Art Gallery - 1 Laman Street Ph: 61 2 4974 5100

 For more information on current events go to : http://www.nag.org.au/

Events January 2013

Date: January - May 2013 2013

Venue: Newcastle Museum

Contact Details:

Donna McKinnis Treasurer Hunter Arts Network treasurer@hunterartsnetwork.org For more information please visit: - http://www.newcastlemuseum.com.au - www.hunterartsnetwork.org - www.artbazaar.com.au - www.fb.com/hunterartsnetwork - www.fb.com/artbazaarhunter - www.twitter.com/hunterarts - Google+

The markets will be held under the sails at Newcastle Museum and the dates are set for;

The market is coinciding with a big cruise liner coming into Newcastle Harbour. Original handcrafted goods will be showcased by HAN's finest artists, designers, jewellers & craft people from the Hunter. The visitors to the City of Newcastle can enjoy meeting the artists & designers who have carefully created for cruise market & there will also be demonstrations. Usually this is the last port of call on the agenda so the passengers are ready to buy all of their last minute gifts or souvenirs & this is an affordable opportunity for the City's visitors.

HAN is reputable for organising the Hunter's premier quarterly artisan & design marketplace, Art Bazaar, which is sponsored by Moray and Agnew Lawyers. The Cruise Market is being held outside Newcastle Museum, Workshop Way, Newcastle, under the awnings. 

Call for stallholders: Cost FREE! Stallholders are required to be HAN members. Membership commences on 1 January & is from $55 for individuals. This also covers your insurance for HAN markets. As this is HAN's first Cruise Market this is a trial. Our vision is to hold more Cruise Markets & there will be future stallholder callouts in the coming weeks for those markets. Stall-holders need to provide all of their own equipment, tables etc. Please note tents are not permitted as this is under the awnings & on pavement. Those who use the tents for support of their works you will need to make other arrangements. Please ensure all equipment is secure for WH&S. Newcastle Museum & Cruise Hunter are also seeking artists to demonstrate their skills. Please advise if you are interested. This can either be at your stall or another area Final details on setting down and packing up will be communicated this week To apply email Donna McKinnis with a short description of yourself & the type of art that you make, photos not required

Events February 2013

Date: First Saturday of the month 2012

Venue: The Junction Public School, Union Street, The Junction

Contact Details:

Justine Gaudry on 0439 649 058 or go to www.theolivetreemarket.com.au Time: 9am - 3pm

The Olive Tree Market is Newcastle's Handmade Artisan Market. The Market is held on the first Saturday of the month at The Junction Public School. Come along and spend a few hours exploring stalls, meeting the artisans and uncover fantastic locally handmade wares! Stalls include: printmaking, jewellery, design, handmade toys, fashion, photography, ceramics and more! There is also delicious food, organic bread, coffee and plants. Local musicians, including Samba Frog and Fode Mane, play at each market. Buskers are welcome!

The Olive Tree Second Wind Market
March 16th 9am-3pm

Date: 15 February - 28 June 2013

Venue: Belmont Neighbourhood Centre

Contact Details:

Phone: 4947 0031 Email: info@bnc.asn.au

Come in and relax and be pampered by Fran. Manicures and/or pedicures are available by appointment. Treatments take 1 hour. Cost is only $15 for either. Phone 4947 0031.

Events March 2013

Date: 20 March - 19th May 2013

Venue: Hunter Wetlands National Park (various locations)

Contact Details:

Conservation Volunteers Leonie Winner 02 49262103 lwinner@cva.org.au

JOIN US AND EXPLORE THE NATIONAL PARK AND RAMSAR WETLANDS! ENJOY GUIDED WALKS, TALKS, DRIVES AND A HUNTER RIVER INTERPRETATIVE CRUISE !

.ALL FREE! (BUT BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL)

Date: Weekly 2013

Contact Details:

P: 02 4951 6466 F: 02 4950 1875 E: hwca@wetlands.org.au W: www.wetlands.org.au

Segway Tours at the Hunter Wetlands Centre, Saturday & Sunday’s at 10.30am & 1.30pm
We are Launching our New Online Gift Shop – http://shop.wetlands.org.au

New Daily Activities for visitors to enjoy: Daily Magpie Geese Feeding – 10.30am, Daily Walking Tours – 11am, Daily Tank Talks – 1pm, Daily Bird Feeding – 2.30pm

Date: 2013 Season 2013

Contact Details:

To purchase tickets : http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/default.aspx?s=buy-tickets-now Hunter Stadium, Turton Road, Broadmeadow Newcastle.

To see remaining Home games and more follow the link : www.newcastleknights.com.au

Events April 2013

Date: BY ARRANGEMENT 2013

Venue: MUSTER POINT

Contact Details:

Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association www.niha.org.au Email: obisan@bigpond.com or call 49845264 for more details. Mobile 0407452714

The Muster Point is a 70 tonne steel sculpture with bronze cast figures, objects, and components from the Steelworks, the building is 8m x 12m x 8m,with associated pathways (railways sleepers and ballast), located near entrance to steelworks site, George St & Selwyn St off Industrial Drive, Mayfield. Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association is pleased to offer personalized guided tours of the iconic sculpture "The Muster Point". This house-size industrial artwork was constructed as a collaboration by famous Newcastle sculptor Julie Squires and steelworkers in 1999, to mark the closure of the steelworks. The whole structure, inside and out, has many stories to tell about the history of steelmaking in Newcastle. Well-known retired steelworker Aubrey Brooks conducts intimate, heartfelt journeys around and within the walls of this unique place. If you know any small group that would like to soak up some of the emotion of life at the steelworks, contact Aubrey to make a booking.

TOURS ARE FREE and Wheel Chair friendly, and take about 1.5 hours, Donations can be made to the Steel Workers Memorial Fund Email: obisan@bigpond.com or call 49845264 for more details. Mobile 0407452714

Events May 2013

Date: Every Wednesday night 2013

Venue: Belmont Neighbourhood Centre

Contact Details:

Phone: 02 4947 0031 Email: info@bnc.asn.au Web: http://bnc.asn.au

New to yoga? Try some basic yoga poses to get stronger, more relaxed and more flexible. Bookings are not required. BYO mat & cost is $12 per class. Phone 4947 0031 or email info@bnc.asn.au.

Date: 17-19 may 2013

Venue: Tower Cinemas, 183-185 King St, Newcastle

Contact Details:

For prices and schedule visit www.frenchfilmfestivalnewcastle.floktu.com.

Bienvenue au Touring French Film Festival Newcastle 2013! The Alliance Francaise de Newcastle is putting on the 4th edition of the Touring French Film Festival, from Friday 17th through to Sunday 19th May at the Towers Cinema. This year we have five great movies and plenty of surprises for the whole family to enjoy. Book stalls, cocktail party, music... plenty of animation and opportunities to get to know the local French community We look forward to seeing you at the Festival! Individual ticket: $15 Concession, AF et Newcastle Film Society member: $12 Week-end pass (5 films): $60 Week-end pass Concession, AF et Newcastle Film Society member: $50

Date: 18 May to 9 June 2013

Venue: Gallery 106

Contact Details:

Robyn Culley 4957 2587

An exhibition of quality framed and unframed original artwork by members of the Newcastle Printmakers Workshop on display and for sale in this exciting new contemporary exhibition space. Official opening and meet the artists Saturday 18th May 4pm-6pm. Dates Sat 18 May to Sunday 9 June Thur/Fri/Sat 11-4 Sunday 11-3

Date: 21 May, 2013 2013

Venue: The Underground @ The Grand

Contact Details:

www.nima.org.au

The Rehab Brass Band will play anything from Traditional Mardi Gras to Funk, Jazz and Blues. Dave Thompson | Trumpet/vocals Paul Isaacs | Tenor Sax Jeremy Borthwick | Trombone James Wyatt | Guitar Leigh Sherringham | Sousaphone David Tracey | Drums

Date: 24 May 2013

Venue: Wests New Lambton

Contact Details:

Wests New Lambton www.westsnewcastle.com.au or 4935 1200

MITCHELL COOMBES, is Australia?s most trusted psychic medium. Mitchell has a direct line to loved ones in the spirit world through his gifts of clairvoyance (psychic seeing), clairaudience (psychic hearing) and clairsentience (psychic feeling). Each week over 1.4 million people read his much loved psychic column in ?That?s Life Magazine? and tune in to watch his segments on Sunrise and the Morning Show (channel 7). Mitchell?s live shows are similar in format to American medium John Edward's Crossing Over. An Audience with Mitchell Coombes ? will have people mesmerized as messages from those who have ?crossed over? are passed on and predictions made. Mitchell was awarded the 2011 Australian Psychic of the Year and is looking forward to passing on messages from loved ones in the Spirit world to audience members who attend his shows. Points of Interest: ? Has been communicating with the spirit world since he was a young boy ? Well known from his regular appearances on Sunrise and The Morning Show ? Weekly column in That?s Life Magazine ? Awarded the 2011 Australian Psychic of the Year and previously NSW Psychic of the Year 2009 ? Best-selling author ?Sensing Spirit? Book Now! Friday 24 May West Leagues Club New Lambton Ph: 4935 1200 or www.westsnewcastle.com.au

Date: Sunday 26 May 2013 2013

Venue: Newcastle Museum

Contact Details:

publicity@hunterartsnetwork.org http://www.hunterartsnetwork.org

The final Art Bazaar Cruise Market booked in for the 2013 cruise season is being held on Sunday 26 May. In January, Hunter Arts Network (HAN) set up a series of Art Bazaar Cruise Markets to coincide with cruise ships arriving in Newcastle, to complement the quarterly art bazaars held around the Hunter. Locals & visitors are all invited to browse & shop at all Art Bazaars. Some of the region?s most talented artists are showcasing their works again to international and domestic cruise ship visitors who are scheduled to arrive in Newcastle. More than 30 stallholders have been exhibiting at each Art Bazaar Cruise Market in 2013, where tourists have got a taste of Newcastle's vibrant art scene with some of the area?s most talented artists showcasing their works. Original handcrafted goods are being showcased by HAN's finest artists, designers, jewellers & craft people from the Hunter, ?It?s a great opportunity for local artists to show their works and hopefully send them off around the world as precious reminders of visiting our beautiful city. With 1000s of visitors coming to Newcastle over the next few months it?s a great way to showcase local creativity and talent?, Donna McKinnis, HAN While labouring to promote artisans, Art Bazaar creates the ideal platform to educate the community to invest in locally produced high quality visual arts, craft & design: ?All participants need to go through a formal application process assessed by a panel of Art Professionals in order to participate ? this way HAN can guarantee a very high standard?, Leah Fawthrop, President of HAN. Visitors to Newcastle & the Hunter can enjoy meeting the artists & designers who have carefully created for the markets being held outside Newcastle Museum, Workshop Way, Newcastle, under the awnings. There will also be demonstrations, ATM?s, & Sprout Canteen is conveniently located at Newcastle Museum. Information for stallholders: - There is NO fee for stallholders for 2013 Cruise Markets - Stallholder applications closed on 9 February. Please enquire first for late bookings For more information please visit: - http://artbazaar.com.au/cruise-art-bazaar - www.fb.com/hunterartsnetwork - www.fb.com/artbazaarhunter - www.twitter.com/hunterarts

Date: 26th May 2013 2013

Venue: Hunter Stadium Car Park

Contact Details:

Website: www.carbootsale.org.au

The World's Biggest Car Boot sale is a huge community market and garage sale that raises valuable funds for Hunter Life Education. With over 300 stalls from toys to tools, books, games, knick knacks, craft, antiques, collectables, everything! For more information or to select your site/s, please visit www.carbootsale.org.au or call 1300 554 246.

Date: 28 May & 4 June 2013 2013

Venue: Belmont Neighbourhood Centre

Contact Details:

Phone: 02 4947 0031 Email: info@bnc.asn.au Web: http://www.bnc.asn.au

This is a FREE hands-on workshop for women to learn odd job repairs like replacing washers; using a drill; fixing a fuse; plaster repairs & lots more.Free lunch is included but bookings are essential on 4947 0031.

Date: Tuesday 28th May 2013

Venue: Bar on the Hill - Callaghn Campus

Contact Details:

Ashleigh Douglas Ph: 0400236131 Email:c3166601@uon.edu.au AJ Douglas Ph: 0423036199 Email: aj_douglas@hotmail.com.au

Heaps of on Campus prizes will be up for grabs: Bar on the Hill Drink/Jug Vouchers+$50 Co-Op Bookstore Vouchers+3 x month FREE membership at ?The Forum? with access to ALL facilities+Gloria Jeans Vouchers+10 x BakeHouse meal vouchers+A $20 Australia Post store voucher +$50 voucher at STA Travel+Tanner Bar Vouchers+Bonus spot prizes............. And Much Much MORE !!! 

 $15 reserves a table for 5 x people (=$3pp) $25 reserves a table of 8ppl (=$3.15pp) $5pp Door entry for anyone wanting to join in without a team booking on the night. Please book your Team Tables by May 21st. The kitchen at ?Bar on the Hill? will be open for business.? and you can pre-order delicious food for the night by contacting Ash or AJ on the details below?!

ONLINE BOOKINGS or straight up Donations can be made using a Credit Card by following the link below: https://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/donate/T28579 In the 'Name to appear on page' field, please enter your full name, or if you are booking as a team enter your team name. A confirmation email will automatically be sent to you, please forward this to the address?s listed above, or bring a copy with you on the night. You will be asked for an entry fee at the door on arrival if you don?t have any verification. Or join the Event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/552715674772479/

Date: 28 May 2013

Venue: The Underground @ The Grand

Contact Details:

www.nima.org.au

The best Live music at the Underground @ The Grand. Sensational Jazz, Funk and Improvised live music. Luke Greenhalgh | Guitar Tim Evans | Drums Brandon O'Donnell | Bass Andrew Geraghty | Keys Simon McCabe | Tenor Sax

Date: 28th of MAy 2013 2013

Venue: Bar on the Hill

Contact Details:

For Bookings & further info?contact Ash or AJ: TXT: 0400236131/0423036199 or email: c3166601@uon.edu.au aj_douglas@hotmail.com.au

Have FUN while you HELP us in the FIGHT against CANCER ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heaps of prizes will be up for grabs throughout the night? such as: Drink/Jug vouchers @ the Bar 5 x $50 Co-Op Bookstore vouchers 10 x Campus BakeHouse store meal vouchers valued at $7 each Pinkies Vouchers On Campus Australia Post store voucher valued at $20 $50 off your next travel booking at the Campus Travel Center Lucky Dip Novelty Prizes And MANY MORE !!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The bar at ?Bar on the Hill? will be open for business.? and what?s listed below is available pre-ordered from the kitchen for the night: To Be Advised Monday 22nd April> Stay tuned! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Bookings & further info?contact Ash or AJ: TXT: 0400236131/0423036199 or email: c3166601@uon.edu.au aj_douglas@hotmail.com.au $15 reserves a table for 5ppl Additional team members $5pp Anyone who hasn?t pre-booked can pay cash on the night Please book your Team Tables by May 21st ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ONLINE BOOKINGS or straight up Donations can be made using a Credit Card by following the link below: Team Member: Ashleigh Douglas https://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/donate/T28579 In the 'Name to appear on page' field please enter your full name or if you are booking as a team of 5ppl enter your team name. Then enter your contact number &/or email address in the 'message' field as a reference so we can verify your booking. This verification will need to be shown on the night, otherwise you will be asked for a fee if you arrive without it.

Date: Friday 5 May 2013 2013

Venue: Newcastle Panthers

Contact Details:

49266200 newcastle@panthers.com.au

Doors 7pm, starts 7.30pm Pre-sale +bf $44.00 All ages Standing

Get What You Give Australian Tour With Special Guests Emmure, Antogonist AD, Hand of Mercy Destroy All Lines are excited to present the return of their riotous annual touring mini-festival DESTROY MUSIC. A year off has allowed them to cook up a line-up to rival the 2011 installment that saw audiences lap up The Amity Affliction, I Killed the Prom Queen, Deez Nuts and Of Mice and Men. This year they're dishing up a mega line-up of brutal bands to destroy music over NINE huge shows for all ages in May and June. Los Angeles melodic hardcore gurus THE GHOST INSIDE continue their ferocious assault on Australian audiences, following a mostly sold-out tour with brothers The Amity Affliction last September. 2012 saw The Ghost Inside receive broad and unabashed acclaim for their unique blend of intelligent, personal hardcore, delivered in the form of Epitaph Records debut "You Get What You Give. The album even stormed Triple J Short Fast Loud's annual listener's poll, taking out #3 position. They'll pack their most hectic riffing, crushing break-downs and bone-crushing live shows to dominate Australian stages in typical ruthless style. Their clip for "The Great Unknown" displays the kind of relentless insanity that'll go down at Destroy Music HERE. Haling from Queens, NYC, EMMURE take the callousness of life in their neighbourhood and channel it into an explosive catalogue of straight up, straight-forward metalcore. They'll clock up a decade of delivering intense, intelligent heavy music this year, on the back of fifth album "Slave to the Game". The openness and honestly of vocalist Frank Palmeri promises that Emmure's live shows will be high energy, high precision brutality with added soul. ANTAGONIST AD are committed to delivering modern hardcore with old school aesthetics. They address social and political issues, loaded with venom and conviction. Having cleaved their way through Australia, Southeast Asia and home-nation New Zealand (with bands like Most Precious Blood, Have Heart and Parkway Drive), Antagonist AD are poised to commence a fresh aural onslaught. Sydney's HAND OF MERCY have done everything on their own terms from day one. Delivering their heaviest release ever in 2012s self-funded "Last Lights", HOM are renown for pulling a diverse crowd. Catch them smashing stages just like they've done on tours past with The Amity Affliction, Parkway Drive and more. Prepare yourselves for another hectic chapter in Destroy Music history. See you in the pit.

Events June 2013

Date: 1 June 2013

Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Contact Details:

Bookings 02 4929 1977 www.ticketek.com.au More info www.musicaviva.com.au/TokyoSQ

Do not miss this opportunity to celebrate the final performances by a landmark ensemble of our time. Saturday 1 June, 7.30pm @ Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium Repertoire: SCULTHORPE String Quartet no 16 (2005) BART'K String Quartet no 6, Sz114 BEETHOVEN String Quartet no 14 in C sharp minor, op 131 "One of the world's great quartets" The Australian Student Rush tickets $15 from the door on the night of the performance (subject to availability)

Date: Sunday 2nd June 2013

Contact Details:

For further information or to book stalls at future events go to: www.raidmywardrobe.com.au www.facebook.com/raidmywardrobe www.twitter.com/raidmywardrobe Refresh - Recycle – Reinvent

Date: 4 June 2013

Venue: Wests New Lambton

Contact Details:

Wests New Lambton www.westsnewcastle.com.au or 4935 1200

Foster & Allen - Ireland's most famous and successful duo return to Australia in 2013. Mick Foster and Tony Allen have been performing together for over 30 years. They first toured Australia in 1983 and this will be their 18th trip down under. These charismatic singers have been performing their unique blend of easy listening and folk music and their popularity is proven with their record sales. Between them they have sold 18 million records, making them one of Ireland's biggest entertainment exports, in the same league as U2, Enya, Boyzone and The Corrs. Their 23 albums have included the immensely popular The Rambles of Spring, A Bunch of Thyme, Maggie and After All These Years. Formed in 1975, this most famous ever singing duo in Irish music history began working on the local music circuits of Ireland and England. Soon with their own special brand of music the duo became hugely popular. In the first year, Foster & Allen recorded their first single, The Rambles of Spring which was a massive hit on both sides of the Irish Sea. After 30 years, their popularity continues to flourish and fans often travel long distances to catch their shows as they tour around the country.

Date: 5th June 2013

Venue: Wests New Lambton

Contact Details:

Wests New Lambton 4935 1200 or www.westsnewcastle.com.au

TAYLOR DAYNE will be touring Australia in June 2013 performing all her top ten hits: "Tell It to My Heart," "With Every Beat of My Heart," "Prove Your Love," "I'll Always Love You," "I'll Be Your Shelter," "Don't Rush Me", "Heart of Stone", "Love Will Lead You Back" and many more. New York-born Taylor's three albums, "Tell It To My Heart", "Can?t Fight Fate", and "Soul Dancing", produced twelve Top 20 singles, among them the chart-topping 'Love Will Lead You Back.' 'Tell It To My Heart' sold more than 75 million albums and singles worldwide, garnering three Grammy nominations along the way. 

TAYLOR DAYNE is raring to get back out there and start performing all the old and new songs live for her devoted following. With the release of the album. "This is a rebirth for me," she says. "Call it what you want, but I'm back. We've baked the bread. Now it's time to eat it." TAYLOR DAYNE may not be "Satisfied", but her fans certainly will be with this welcome return. Book Now! Wednesday 5th June West Leagues Club New Lambton Ph: 4935 1200 or www.westsnewcastle.com.au

Date: Entries close Friday June 7 2013

Venue: Hunter Writers Centre

Contact Details:

newcastlepoetryprize@gmail.com

*The Newcastle Poetry Prize is now open! * Now in its 32nd year, the Newcastle Poetry Prize is one of Australia's oldest and most important literary competitions. It boasts a distinguished list of past winners and judges including Les Murray, Mark Tredinnick, Diane Fahey, Philip Salom, Duncan Hose, Patricia Sykes, Anthony Lawrence, Peter Kirkpatrick and Brooke Emery. A distinctive feature of the Prize is that it is judged anonymously, giving both established and emerging poets equal opportunity for recognition. Each year, twenty-three shortlisted entrants are published in the Newcastle Poetry Prize's renowned annual anthology, giving selected poets a chance for publication. Largely due to the generosity of Prize sponsor The University of Newcastle,over $20,000 in prize money is awarded: o *First Prize*: $12,000 o *Second Prize*: $5,000 o *Third Prize*: $1,000 o *Local Award*: $500 o *Harri Jones Memorial Prize* (Under 36): $250 The Newcastle Poetry Prize is open theme with a limit of 200 lines. *Enter online at www.newcastlepoetryprize.com. Entries close 5pm EST,Friday June 7th, 2013.*

Date: 13 June 2013

Venue: Newcastle City Hall

Contact Details:

Tickets available from 5th December from http://www.aco.com.au/book or 1800 444 444 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)

RAUTAVAARA The Fiddlers VIVALDI Concerto for Two Cellos, RV531 STRAVINSKY Concerto in D VIVALDI Concerto for Cello, RV422 in A Minor HANDEL Concerto Grosso No.11 in A BLOCH From Jewish Life BARTK Divertimento Richard Tognetti Director and Violin Daniel M?ller-Schott Cello Timo-Veikko Valve Cello ACO2 ACO2, the Australian Chamber Orchestra's precocious little sister, brings together Australia?s finest young string players and ACO musicians, creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance style. Featuring several of the greatest works for string orchestra, this program showcases ACO2's virtuosity and vivacity, in high-octane Baroque and neoclassical music directed by Richard Tognetti. 'Magnetic' young German cellist Daniel M?ller-Schott performs two Vivaldi Cello Concertos and Bloch's intensely melancholic From Jewish Life. Adelaide Tue 18 Jun 8pm Brisbane Mon 17 Jun 8pm Canberra Sat 15 Jun 8pm Melbourne ? Arts Centre Sun 23 Jun 2.30pm, Mon 24 Jun 8pm Newcastle Thu 13 Jun 7.30pm Sydney ? City Recital Hall Angel Place Fri 21 Jun 1.30pm, Sat 22 Jun 7pm, Tue 25 Jun 8pm, Wed 26 Jun 7pm Sydney Opera House Sun 16 Jun 2pm http://www.aco.com.au/tognetti-aco2

Date: June 14-15 2013

Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Contact Details:

Phone: (02) 49621413 Email: StarStruck@det.nsw.edu.au Website:starstruck.nsw.edu.au

Star Struck is a self-funding not for profit program of the Department of Education and Communities. Star Struck showcases creative and performing arts throughout the Hunter Central Coast region by producing a high quality professionally stage regional event with a cast of over 3,500 public school students. The production is staged at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre each June following the Queens Birthday long weekend.

Date: 20 - 23 June 2013

Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Contact Details:

Purchase tickets from Ticketek: 4921 2121 or www.ticketek.com.au/disneyonice

Enter a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail when Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes comes to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre from 20 to 23 June 2013. This spectacular ice production featuring eight of our most loved Disney Princesses and their devoted Princes, with breathtaking skating, daring acrobatics, high flying jumps, and lovable Disney friends is just a wish away! With tickets from $28.50, this is one magical adventure the whole family will enjoy.

Date: 20 June 2013

Venue: Hamilton Clocktower

Contact Details:

Niko Leka 0406296141 lekaniko@gmail.com http://refugeeactionnetworknewcastle.blogspot.com.au/

Australia's governments over the past decade scapegoat asylum seekers. It is time for a public discussion to explore why. Speakers to be announced.

Events July 2013

Date: 3 July 2013

Venue: Newcastle Civic Theatre

Contact Details:

Newcastle Civic Theatre 02 4929 1977 www.ticketek.com.au

International music legend Engelbert Humperdinck returns to Australia in July on the Greatest Hits & More tour, and he has chosen NEWCASTLE to kick-off the tour. Performing five bliss filled concerts for romantics young and old in Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. The ultra-smooth King of Romance is the consummate entertainer, with an instantly recognisable voice and natural charisma which have endeared him to global audiences of all ages, including Royalty, Presidents and Heads of State, for more than four decades. Engelbert has released over eighty albums of tender ballads earning Gold (sixty three) and Platinum (twenty four) status, and his career is recognised with four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for Entertainer of the Year and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His 1967 signature tune, Release Me (And Let Me Love Again) from his debut album, was a number one hit in eleven countries and appeared on the British charts for fifty six weeks, preventing the Beatles' double A-side release, Penny Lane & Strawberry Fields Forever, from reaching the top position.
This concert tour is a brand new show where Engelbert will debut a virtual duet with Elton John and other material from his upcoming DUETS CD, (also features tracks with Smokey Robinson, Willie Nelson, Charles Aznavour, Kenny Rogers and others), along with iconic songs from his vast catalogue, cherished by lovers the world over - Release Me (And Let Me Love Again), Spanish Eyes, There Goes My Everything, The Last Waltz, Am I That Easy To Forget, A Man Without Love, Les Bicyclettes de Belsize, Quando, Quando, Quando, After The Lovin, Ten Guitars, Winter World of Love, The Way It Used To Be and more. While staying true to his core audiences in performing songs of romance, Engelbert is constantly evolving and has attracted new fans through The Dance Album (Billboard Dance Chart Top Ten) and Lesbian Seagull, the Platinum-selling theme song to the latest Beavis and Butthead Do America movie. He has also re-recorded Ten Guitars with our innovative surf band, The Break (Midnight Oil, Violent Femmes and Hunters & Collectors members).
Tickets on sale now Newcastle Civic Theatre Wednesday 3rd July 02 4929 1977 www.ticketek.com.au

Date: 3 July 2013

Venue: Wests New Lambton

Contact Details:

Wests New Lambton www.westsnewcastle.com.au or 4935 1200

Jon English & The Foster Brothers 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 'Beating the Boards Again' In a special event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of 'Beating the Boards' a live double album recorded with the Foster Brothers. Jon English is hitting the road for a series of concerts with the original line up of the band (Peter Deacon, John Dallimore, John 'Chief' Coker, Keith 'Stretch' Kerwin, and Greg Henson). From 1981 when English recruited the band for a tour of Germany and Scandinavia (where they won the award for 'Best Concert by Visiting Artist' in Norway) until the release of 'Beating the Boards' in 1983 and their second tour of Scandinavia, Jon English and the Foster Brothers toured Australia and New Zealand, also releasing the albums 'Some People' and  'Jokers and Queens' (with Marcia Hines), and selling out places like Twin Towns on the Gold Coast for a week at a time. They also toured as support for Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers in 1986, the same year the band released their last album together 'Dark Horses'. 'It was huge fun', says English 'we were very creative and wrote some great songs together. I really loved working with these guys. It?s just such a great sound and I can't wait to get back on the road with them again."

Don?t miss this great concert event, that every diehard Jon English fan has been waiting for! Book Now! Wednesday 3 July West Leagues Club New Lambton Ph:4935 1200 or www.westsnewcastle.com.au

Date: 6 July 2013

Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Contact Details:

www.pbraustralia.com

The best bull riders from Australia, Canada and the United States will descend on Australia in July for the beginning of the 2013 Professional Bull Riders Australian Cup Series. Three big venues, three spectacular Saturday nights. Get ready Newcastle, Brisbane, Sydney - the Professional Bull Riders are coming! Each event is an individual invitational with its own purse & winner, with points earned counting toward the coveted title of PBR Australian Champion crowned in Sydney as well as world rankings & entry into the PBR World Finals where a $US1million cash bonus is up for grabs. Come and experience a showcase of one-tonne bucking bulls, athletic bull riders and intense action, supported by a spectacular pyrotechnics displays, video screens and a pumping sound system.

Date: 7 July 2013

Venue: Wests New Lambton

Contact Details:

Wests New Lambton www.westsnewcastle.com.au or 4935 1200

ROD GREGORY - THE OLD FELLA TICKETS FROM ONLY $25
Rod Gregory "The Old Fella" is coming to Wests New Lambton live and uncensored. Join us for a night not to be missed with this Australia's Got Talent finalist. Scared stiff of retirement, in May 2010, he enrolled in a ten weeks, comedy course to help him learn to create a caricature, wishing to write amusing short stories of his farming days. On completion of the course his tutor offered him a weekly spot in his Comedy Theatre. From this start he gained enough confidence to have his own show in the 2011 Adelaide Fringe. You have to believe in fate, as how can one man's life change from farming to appearing on Ch7 2011 "Australia's Got Talent". Rod decided to attend the auditioning for Aust Got Talent hoping for just 2 minutes on National Television, to gain some profile as a comedian, hoping he could attract a larger audience to his comedy shows. Rod had said 'Due to his age 67 years old at the time, he did not have the luxury of time on his side'. Quite to our amazement and pleasure, he achieved 4th placing in the Grand Final. You can't believe what change the television profile has made to Rod's career.  After his TV appearances, I'm sure squillions of people know who Rod Gregory is; his fame is richly deserved.
Book Now! TICKETS FROM ONLY $25 Sunday July 7 West Leagues Club New Lambton Ph: 4935 1200 or www.westsnewcastle.com.au

Date: 9 July 2013

Venue: Wests New Lambton

Contact Details:

Wests New Lambton www.westsnewcastle.com.au or 4935 1200

Sally Morgan - An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift! Due to public demand, Britain's best-loved psychic, Sally Morgan, is bringing her successful interactive show to Australia for the first time!
Since a young girl Sally has had paranormal experiences, sighting her first ghost just aged four. Her phenomenal ability developed organically over the years and she quickly became referred to as "Psychic to the stars" due to her close and trusted relationships with top showbiz celebrities and Royalty alike including George Michael, Natalie Imbruglia and most notably the late Princess Diana. Sally's down to earth nature and infectious personality has attracted a whole new audience to the spiritual world and her astounding accuracy, keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. This unique experience should leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened as they say seeing is believing! Book Now! Tuesday 9 July West Leagues Club New Lambton Ph: 4935 1200 or www.westsnewcastle.com.au

Date: 14 July 2013

Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Contact Details:

Bookings 02 4929 1977  www.ticketek.com.au More info www.musicaviva.com.au/Wang

Prodigious Chinese cellist joins with ardent Australian pianist in wild and passionate works by Brahms, Bach, Vine, Puts and Schnittke. Sunday 14 July, 2pm @ Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium Repertoire: BACH Suite for unaccompanied cello no 6 in D major, BWV1012 SCHNITTKE Cello Sonata no 1 (1978) PUTS Alternating Current (1997) BRAHMS Cello Sonata no 2 in F major, op 99 "Passionate and endlessly soulful playing" The Herald (Scotland)

Student Rush tickets $15 from the door on the night of the performance (subject to availability)

Date: 17 July 2013

Venue: Wests New Lambton

Contact Details:

Wests New Lambton www.westsnewcastle.com.au or 4935 1200

Direct From the UK Formed from the West End cast of the Broadway musical 'Beatlemania'; The Bootleg Beatles are the world's premier Beatles show. In an illustrious career, they have played the main stage at Glastonbury, supported Oasis, performed on the Graham Norton show and performed for the Queen in Buckingham palace. Now by popular Demand, they are bringing their amazing multi-media production back to Australia.
The Bootleg Beatles will meticulously recreate the vast soundscapes of the Beatles legendary recordings. 'Mind-boggling accuracy' - The Mail 'Fastidiously Authentic' - Daily Telegraph - Sheer Technical Perfection'-The Evening Standard "Flawless" Mojo 'The Band are as similar to their namesakes as it is possible to be " unlike any other group in the last 15 years of Rock, they can safely say that they look and sound as the Beatles"  "New Musical Express 'I enjoyed their act enormously' - George Martin, The Beatles' Producer
ON SALE NOW
Wednesday 17th July Wests New Lambton www.westsnewcastle.com.au or 4935 1200

Date: Friday 19 July 2013 2013

Venue: Newcastle Panthers

Contact Details:

49266200 newcastle@panthers.com.au

1st Show ? 10:00am (doors 9.30am) 2nd Show - 12:30pm (doors 12.00pm) $32.50+bf Children under 18 months admitted free with paid adult ticket NO concessions Seating Style Scattered seating on the top tiers of the Auditorium The world's most popular children?s entertainment group, The Wiggles, is heading out on the road to introduce their new team and will be coming to WA, SA, VIC, ACT & NSW on their national tour.

After 21 years of entertaining children around the globe, it's the beginning of an exciting new era for The Wiggles as they head out on their 'Taking Off' tour. All of your Wiggly friends, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus, will be along as well to dance and sing along to Hot Potato, Rock-a-Bye Your Bear and all your favourite Wiggles hits. Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field, who started The Wiggles over 21 years ago selected the new team to join Dorothy and our friends from Wiggles cast he had worked with over many years. There's red Wiggle Simon; our first female Wiggle, Emma, the yellow Wiggle; and a Brisbane boy, Lachy, the purple Wiggle! 2013 is a new chapter in The Wiggles' amazing story. Anthony enthused, 'It's such a great way to start the year. There's so much energy with these young guys. We introduced Simon, Emma and Lachy on the Celebration tour around the world and audiences loved them and I?m so excited to be heading out on the road across Australia so that all our Wiggly fans can meet the new team' Our 'Taking Off' tour audiences will also be some of the first to hear some new Wiggles material from the now available CD and DVD also titled Taking Off! Get your tickets now as they will sell like Hot Potatoes!

Events August 2013

Date: 2-4 August 2013

Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Contact Details:

Official Website: http://www.foodandwineexpo.com.au/

The Food and Wine Expo has been held at The Gold Coast for the past 7 years, and will come to Newcastle on the 2nd-4th of August.
When: Fri 2 Aug 2013, 10:00am - 06:00pm Sat 3 Aug 2013, 10:00am - 06:00pm Sun 4 Aug 2013, 10:00am - 06:00pm
Where: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Showground, Brown Road,
 
Newcastle Three days of Gourmet Food, Wine and Celebrity Chefs! Over 150 exhibitiors and leaders On Stage Daily - Celebrities from MY KITCHEN RULES and MASTERCHEF The Food And Wine Expo is an annual 3-Day event dedicated to Celebrity Chefs, Food & Wine, Cheese , Cocktails and everything Gourmet!. The show takes place for consecutive 3 days (Friday-Sunday) and houses more than 150 local and national exhibitors in the Food & Wine Industry.
These amazing exhibitors include all areas of the industry, including Wine Makers, Distributers, Gourmet Restaurants, Coffee, Chocolate, Candy & Tea. The Food And Wine Expo also brings you celebrity chefs, winemakers and producers - all who share their knowledge and recipes on Main Stage and the Appreciation Room over the three days.

Date: 2 Aug-4th Aug 13 2013

Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Contact Details:

Fri 2 Aug' 13, 10:00am & 6:00pm Sat 3 Aug ?13, 10:00am & 6:00pm Sun 4 Aug 13, 10:00am, 6:00pm Where:Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Showground, Brown Road, Newcastle Restrictions:All Ages Ticket Information: Buy Tickets - 07 5538 7118 http://healthharmonysoul.com.au/

3 Days of health, wellbeing and spirituality with over 150 exhibitions and leaders, a popular psychic reading room and celebrities on stage daily including: - Mitchell Coombes (2011 Psychic of the Year) - Michael Wheeler (As seen on "The One") - Rayleen Kable (As seen on "Psychic TV") - Michael Wheeler (As seen on "The One") - Plus so many more!
There will be 7 entertainment areas including: - Main Stage - Native American Tipi - Cafe Chat - Wellness Workshops - Yoga and meditation studio Leaders and Specialists in these fields come together at Health Harmony Soul to share their knowledge, products and services. Enjoy Psychic Readers, Free seminars, performances, workshops and yoga/meditation classes over the three days to inspire yourself to live the life you love.

Date: Friday 2 August 2013 2013

Venue: Newcastle Panthers

Contact Details:

49266200 newcastle@panthers.com.au

Pre-Sale $50+bf Over 18's | Standing With tickets for the first You Am I shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth selling out within hours of going on sale, the band are pleased to confirm additional shows in those capital cities, and announce a further date in Brisbane, and new shows in Regional areas including Canberra, Newcastle, and Wollongong.

The response to this tour that will see You Am I present live performances of Hourly Daily and Hi Fi Way back-to-back in a lush theatre-styled extravaganza has been overwhelming. To celebrate 20 years of kicking out their collective jams, Tim Rogers, Andy Kent, Russell Hopkinson and 15-year-veteran 'new guy' David Lane are putting the finishing touches on some special treats to mark this anniversary year. Their first three albums, Sound As Ever, Hi Fi Way and Hourly Daily are being given the full reissue treatment. Remastered Digital and CD versions will feature a ton of extra tracks including never-before-released live performances, Demo's, alternate versions and B?sides. The CD will also feature expanded booklets with liner notes, historical information and unseen photos. The ?Hi Fi Daily Double? National Tour is your chance to see You Am I look back and pay respects to their past as they move forward into their third decade.

Date: 10 August 2013

Venue: Wets New Lambton

Contact Details:

Wests New Lambton www.westsnewcastle.com.au or 4935 1200

Since barnstorming his way onto the country music charts with the mega hit Boys From The Bush, Lee Kernaghan has notched up 32 #1 hits on the Australian Country Chart, won a staggering 28 Golden Guitars and has sold 2 million albums in the Australian market. His music gave birth to rural rock and songs like Hat Town, She's My Ute and The Outback Club gave voice to a new generation of country Australia. Now he's back, stretching the musical envelope yet again with what industry insiders are calling another ground-breaking album - Beautiful Noise.
Lee is taking his new album on the road throughout 2013 with a new show featuring new songs and sounds from the Beautiful Noise album plus all of his classic hits including Boys From The Bush, Hat Town, Dirt, Planet Country, Texas QLD 4385, The Way It Is and more.
Lee's special guests for the tour are The Wolfe Brothers. Hailing from Hobart Tasmania, The Wolfe Brothers burst on to the scene in 2012 when the nation voted them into the Grand Final of Australia's Got Talent. 
Lee Kernaghan will perform at Wests New Lambton on Saturday 10 August 2013. Tickets from : www.westsnewcastle.com.au or 4935 1200.

Date: 11th August 2013

Venue: Wallsend Town, Newcastle NSW

Contact Details:

Winter Carnivale @ Wallsend P.O.Box 218,Wallsend 2287 Em: info@wallsendtown.com.au Web: www.wintercarnivale.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinterCarnivaleWallsend

Winter Carnivale at Wallsend - The Biggest Event in the Western Suburbs of Newcastle On the second weekend in August, Wallsend Town celebrates the Winter Carnivale, a fun, family day where friends and visitors spend a fun, quality day out enjoying free entertainment, business special offers, market stalls and rides.

The event involves of over 400 people and 30 local community groups showcasing their products or services.With a Traditional Circus Theme, Circus Avalon wows the crowds with High Wire Trapeze, Roving Street Performers, Clowns and Circus Acts. Over 30,000 people enjoy the fun of the Winter Carnivale @ Wallsend.

Date: 22 August 2013

Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Contact Details:

Bookings 02 4929 1977 www.ticketek.com.au More info www.musicaviva.com.au/EliasSQ

Leading British ensemble the Elias String Quartet make history with a Hindson premiere and masterpieces from Haydn and Beethoven. Thursday 22 August, 7.30pm @ Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium Repertoire: HAYDN String Quartet in F major, op 77 no 2 HINDSON String Quartet no 3 (2013) BEETHOVEN String Quartet no 8 in E minor, op 59 no 2 "Razumovsky' 'Imaginative, full-blooded playing and impeccable ensemble"Classic FM Magazine UK

Student Rush tickets $15 from the door on the night of the performance (subject to availability)

Date: Thursday 29 August 2013 2013

Venue: Newcastle Panthers

Contact Details:

newcastle@panthers.com.au 49266200

Andrew Strong: The Commitments Australian Tour 2013 Auditorium 1 Thursday 29 August 2013 Doors Open 8.00pm Show Time 8.30pm Over 18?s General Admission $40.00 + booking fee Standing In 1992 the Alan Parker film The Commitments based on the short novel by Roddy Doyle was released. The Commitments is something of a rags-to-riches story that sees the group fall just short of stardom. The movie received massive international recognition, nominated for Grammy's and Academy Awards, and won several BAFTA?s and Brit Awards After recent six sold out Arena shows in the UK & Ireland Andrew Strong will be touring the Commitments show down-under to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Film. The 8-piece band will be performing all the hits that were not only made famous from the film but received incredible chart success in Australia. Try A Little Tenderness - Mustang Sally - Take Me To The River - In The Midnight Hour - Chain Of Fools - Treat Her Right - Hard To Handle - Nowhere To Run - Destination Anywhere - Dark End Of The Street?and many more

Date: 29 - 31 August 2013

Venue: Toronto Workers, Wests New Lambton, Salamander

Contact Details:

Thursday 29 August Toronto Workers Club ? 4959 2011 Friday 30 August Wests New Lambton Ph: 4935 1200 or www.westsnewcastle.com.au Saturday 31 Augugst Soldiers Point Bowling Club ? 4982 7173

The Mid-60's music scene was dominated by British Acts; three of which became household names 'The Beatles'  The Rolling Stones and?.. Herman's Hermits, who are one of the most successful groups throughout the world. From their beginning in Manchester, England, on April 1st 1964, the band has chalked up over 23 hit singles, 10 hit albums, 3 major movies and countless television shows and concert tours all over the world and up to date they have total record sales of over 75 million. 
Their touring schedule takes them to Germany, Belgium, Holland, the Scandinavian countries, the U.S.A., Canada, Australia and New Zealand on a regular basis, and they still find time to perform in their home country the United Kingdom, packing in the audiences at every venue and delighting them with their solid musicianship, vocal ability and dynamic stage presence. 
From the Sixties, through the Seventies, Eighties, Nineties and into the 21st Century Herman?s Hermits are still "Into Something Good".
Thursday 29 August Toronto Workers Club 4959 2011,
Friday 30 August Wests New Lambton Ph: 4935 1200 or www.westsnewcastle.com.au
Saturday 31 August Soldiers Point Bowling Club - 4982 7173

Date: August 31st 2013 2013

Venue: Starlight Room, Wests New Lambton Newcastle

Contact Details:

Olivia Hurstfield - 0400109815 www.downtownball.com.au

Supporting Down Syndrome in the Hunter Region. Fundraising 'Enchanted' Gala Ball 3 Course Dinner & Drinks. 'Service 30' Local Live Band. Entertainment from Local Talented individuals with Down Syndrome . Starlight Room, Wests Leagues Club, New Lambton. August 31st 2013. Tickets available from PROticket or the venue. $125pp or Table 10 $1125. 6.30pm till Midnight.

Events September 2013

Date: Thursday 26 September 2013 2013

Venue: Newcastle Panthers

Contact Details:

49266200 newcastle@panthers.com.au

Parkway Drive 10 year anniversary Thursday 29 September Doors Open 7.00pm Show Time 7.30pm Presale $39.00+ booking fee Door $45.00 Standing All ages Undisputed kings of Australian hardcore, PARKWAY DRIVE are set to commemorate 10 years of incredible achievements with a special anniversary tour this September. Turning 10 is yet another milestone in the career of the quintet, who?ve set benchmark after benchmark since playing their first show at Byron Bay Youth Activity Centre back in 2003. Major accomplishments have included two Gold-certified albums, two Platinum-selling DVDs, sold-out Australian tours, countless global circumnavigations, and appearances at virtually every major music festival on the planet. PARKWAY DRIVE?s most recent full-length, 2012?s Atlas, helped further reinforce their position as leaders in their field, hitting all the familiar marks while exploring breathtaking new sonic avenues. PARKWAY DRIVE?s 10-year anniversary tour is planned as a celebration for both the band and their staunch fanbase. Set to be held in some of the most intimate venues the band has played in many years, the setlists will be comprised of material spanning their entire back catalogue, including some older fan favourites that will be dusted off especially for the occasion.

Events October 2013

Date: 4 October 2013

Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Contact Details:

Bookings 02 4929 1977 www.ticketek.com.au More info www.musicaviva.com.au/Hewitt

The pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time performs the Art of Fugue. Friday 4 October, 7.30pm @ Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium Repertoire: BACH (arranged for piano by Eugen d'Albert) Passacaglia in C minor, BWV582 BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata no 31 in A flat major, op 110 BACH The Art of Fugue, BWV1080 Contrapunctus XI-XIV & Canons "The pianist who will define Bach performance on the piano for years to come" Stereophile

Student Rush tickets $15 from the door on the night of the performance (subject to availability)

Date: Sunday 27 October 2013 2013

Venue: Newcastle Foreshore

Contact Details:

Belinda McNab 02 49215700

The 2013 EV Show brings together the general public and electric vehicle builders to discover new developments in a wide range of electric vehicles in a fun, interactive, informative and festive atmosphere.

Events December 2013

Date: 9-12 December 2013

Venue: Newcastle City Hall

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ISEI 2013 Symposium Local Organising Committee Priority Research Centre for physical Activity & Nutrition Univeristy of Newcastle

the International Society for Exercise & Immunology will hold the 11th ISEI Symposium in Newcastle in September 2013. The symposium brings together international experts in the fields of physical Activity and nutrition to discuss their impact on health areas such as, mental health,respiratory health, obesity, agring, children's wellbeing and the importance to elite sports.