Events November 2011

Date: 4th November - 12 Feburary 2011

Contact Details:

Please call Museum Reception on 4974 1400 Newcastle Museum will be open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

Hatching the Past presents new discoveries about dinosaur reproduction and behaviour and introduces some of the fascinating people and science behind these discoveries in this multimedia exhibition.
A captivating experience for all ages, Hatching the Past invites museum visitors to touch real dinosaur bones and reconstructed nests - one nearly two and a half meters in diameter, dig for eggs, experience hands-on exploration stations and view animated video presentations featuring well known dinosaur experts.
Newcastle Museum, Workshop Way, Honeysuckle
Entry fee $5 adult, $3 children (3-15yrs old)/concession, $15 family of four, children under 3 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Newcastle Museum has free admission to general exhibition areas.

Date: 2011

Contact Details:

for ticket sales contact Newcastle Ticketek box office  on :02 4929 1977

One thing is certain, the history of football in our region has created a love for good quality football, a desire to watch a team that will give everything they've got and a hope to see a strong club from our region aim for glory and shine on their stage.
These are the elements that the Newcastle Jets Football Club have been pulling together in the brave new world of the Hyundai A-League. The Jets aim to make the people of the Hunter Region feel part of and proud of their club. Come see the Newcastle jets TAKE OFF!

remaining home fixtures as follows:
VS Melbourne Heart – Saturday 11th February, 5.30pm
VS Adelaide United – Friday 24th February, 8pm
VS Gold Coast United – Friday 9th March, 8pm
VS Brisbane Roar – Sunday 18th March 4pm

Date: November 2011 to March 2012 2011

Contact Details:

http://www.cruisehunter.com.au/site/index.cfm

Cruise Hunter is a local organisation formed to faciltate the cruise industry needs in Newcastle. The organisation provides a coordinated approach to planning and supporting cruise ship visits, and works cooperatively with all stakeholders to provide this service free of charge. Through this approach, Cruise Hunter is committed to ensuring cruise operators and their visitors have lasting memories of Newcastle.

11 Ships will visit this season with the remaining schedule as follows: 
Pacific Pearl 01/02/2012 8:00 18:00 Channel Berth P&O Cruises Australia
Crystal Serenity 6/02/2012 8:00 17:00 Channel Berth Crystal Cruises
Pacific Sun 9/02/2012 6:00 16:00 Channel Berth P&O Cruises Australia
Discovery 9/02/2012 9:00 22:00 Dyke No. 1
Pacific Sun 19/02/2012 7:00 16:00 Channel Berth P&O Cruises Australia
Pacific Sun 04/03/2012 7:00 16:00 Channel Berth P&O Cruises Australia
Pacific Sun 08/03/2012 8:00 16:00 Channel Berth P&O Cruises Australia
Pacific Sun 17/03/2012 7:00 16:00 Channel Berth P&O Cruises Australia
Pacific Sun 27/03/2012 7:00 16:00 Channel Berth P&O Cruises Australia

Date: Weekly 2011

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

Coming Events:
4th February – World Wetlands Day
5th February – Canoeing on the Ironbark Creek
18th February – Spotlight Prowl Tour

Date: 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 2012

Contact Details:

Free Entry open- 10:00am - 4:00pm

Take a stroll along Newcastle harbour breakwall and continue up the hill to Nobbys Lighthouse for breath taking views of our beautiful city! Nobbys Lighthouse is now open for free public access on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month!
Best parking is at Nobbys Beach carpark!

Events February 2012

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.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

Australian Modern Masterpieces: From the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Selected from the collections of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Newcastle Art Gallery, this exhibition presents over eighty icons of Australian modern art. 
Newcastle Art Gallery will step back in time on Friday 3 February when it hosts Masterpieces, Mad Men and martinis - a sixties-style celebration of its latest exhibition, Modern Masterpieces.

Date: 1st Saturday of every month 2012

Contact Details:

For interviews or further information please contact Justine on M:0439649058 or email theolivetreemarket@hotmail.com

The Olive Tree Market is Newcastle's Art & Design Market and home to over 100 handmade stalls.

New stallholders at Februarys market include: Rock-A-Bye Billy who create handmade 1950’s inspired fashion and accessories for Hepcat’s and Kittens, Once on Never Off with girls and boys clothes, costumes and accessories, ISAvA Designs fabric jewelry, and Alisha Hinds Designs illustrations and art work.
The Olive Tree Market aimed to expand its art, design and produce stalls in 2012 and invited those interested to email a description of their work and at least 5 images to theolivetreemarket@hotmail. There is a particular callout to contemporary ceramicist, painters, printmakers, recycled art work, illustrators, modern blacksmithing, sculptors, home-wares and men’s fashion but other categories will be considered.

Date: 10 - 18 February 2012

Venue: The Playhouse, Newcastle

Contact Details:

For Bookings contact - (02) 49291977 http://www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/index.php?pb_id=32&eventid=846&page=1

A multi-award winning play of sexual passion and betrayal; both romantic comedy and brutal anatomy of modern love. Patrick Marber's Closer is the story of a quartet of strangers who meet, fall in love, and become caught up in a web of sexual desire and deception. Closer, emerges as one of the most successful plays of the 1990s, and as the London Observer noted, it "has wired itself into the cultural vocabulary in a way that few plays have ever done.? Having previously focused on producing award-winning children?s theatre (including the Grubble series and My Imaginary Friend), this production of Closer is IF Theatre?s debut as a contemporary theatre company. Written by Patrick Marber Starring... Carl Young Giverny Lewis Glen Waterhouse and introducing Meg Farquhar Directed by Allon Silove "(A) powerful, darkly funny play? - - Jack Kroll, Newsweek "... a bruising dissection of modern relationships" - Time Magazine 1997 Evening Standard Best Comedy Award, 1997 Critics Circle Best Play Award 1999 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Foreign Play N.B The play contains adult themes and explicit language. Performances Fri 10 Feb 2012 8:00pm Sat 11 Feb 2012 2:00pm Sat 11 Feb 2012 8:00pm Mon 13 Feb 2012 8:00pm Tue 14 Feb 2012 8:00pm Wed 15 Feb 2012 8:00pm Thur 16 Feb 2012 8:00pm Fri 17 Feb 2012 8:00pm Sat 18 Feb 2012 2:00pm Sat 18 Feb 2012 8:00pm Tickets* Adult $30 Inspirations Subscriber $25 Conc $25 * Fees & charges may apply

Date: 11 February 2012

Contact Details:

To register, email to prue@hunterconnect.org.au or visit www.hunterconnect.org.au

The First Annual Hunter Connect Surfers for Autism Beach Festival at Nobbys Beach Saturday 11 Feb 2012 is going to be an amazing experience and a lot of fun for many families affected by ASD. We can register a maximum of 200 kids with ASD for the surf component (minimum age is 4 years old). The beach activities are open to the whole family. Registration is open from Sat 21 Jan.

Date: Up till 14 Feburary 2012

Contact Details:

TreeTop Adventure Park Newcastle Blue Gum Hills Regional Park Minmi Rd, Minmi NSW 2287 Ph: 02 4026 7617 www.treetopadventurepark.com.au

If customers call and book over the phone, before February 13, 2012; for valentine’s day, Adults receive a 2-1 climb. Book yourself in, and your valentines climbs for free. A unique and memorable experience for valentine’s Day

Date: 17 - 19 February 2012

Contact Details:

For more information visit www.newcastle.supershow.com.au

The Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo is on again from 17-19 February and this year will be held at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre and Showground.
Due to the success of the first Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo held last year, the Expo has changed locations, to the larger and more accommodating Newcastle Entertainment Centre and Showground. This move will result in an even larger range of caravan and camping products for visitors to browse and buy, more undercover areas where caravans and motorhomes will be displayed and a larger range of dining and entertainment spaces. The Expo will also provide free parking for all patrons and is only a short stroll from Broadmeadow Train Station.
It is anticipated that up to 25, 000 people will flock through the gates over the three days to see over 200 exhibitors displaying the latest makes and models of caravans, motorhomes, campervans, camper trailers, 5th wheelers, slide-ons, tents and camping equipment, caravan and 4WD accessories, holiday park displays, tourism destinations and much more.
The Newcastle Expo provides free parking for all visitors and will be open 9am-5pm daily (Closes 4pm Sunday). Admission costs are $10 (Adults); $6 (Pensioners/Senior Card holders). Children under the age of 16 are admitted free with an accompanied paying adult.
“Everyone deserves a holiday, and caravan, camping and RV getaways are still the best value holiday option for all Australians, offering something for every budget,” said Mr Baillie
.

Date: 18 February 2012

Murdoch’s Workshop presents: REAL DEAL Thai Boxing
Doors open 6.30pm
Starts 7.30pm
GA allocated seating - Ringside A $55
GA unallocated seating – Ringside B $50
GA standing $40
Pre-sale tickets available at Fighters Domain – 4943 9642

VIP tables $150 includes drinks & canapes
VIP tables phone 0408 508 474
Featuring Matt Donelly, Jarrod Coughtrie, Kayne Young, Milos Rastovic, Michael Sessions, Milos Ninkovic, Jaye Snowden
For more info phone Rob Murdoch 0408 508 474

Date: 19 April 2012

Contact Details:

Newcastle Panthers All ages. Get your tickets HERE Doors Open 7:00pm Show Time 7:30pm

When August Burns Red unleashed their 2009 breakout album, Constellations , they became a band that could no longer be ignored. They debuted in the Top 25, co-headlined the AP Tour, headlined Warped Tour and connected fiercely with a colossal legion of fans. Suddenly the Pennsylvania-based metalcore giants have found themselves in some rather unexpected places. From the cover of Alternative Press to Fox’s American Dad, from the sands of Dubai to Japan to South America.

Date: 18-19 February 2012

Venue: Newcastle Harness Racing Club

Contact Details:

Website: www.tasteoftheworld.com.au Tickets sale: www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=52998 Other inquires: Nino Laygan phone 0404 097 291 email nino@laygan-gospos.com.au

Farewell summer in style at the Taste Of The World Beer Festival. Sample the finest Australian Craft beer, the best international brews and award winning wines. Taste delicious food prepared by the winners of My Kitchen Rules, Sammy & Bella.

The Taste Of The World Beer Festival 2012 is back! To be held at the Newcastle Harness Racing Club on Saturday night 18th February 6 till 10pm - RACE NIGHT and Sunday afternoon 19th February 12 noon to 5pm - MAIN FESTIVAL. Beer There! TICKETS RACE NIGHT - SATURDAY 18th Feb Standard ticket , includes Entry, Races, Sausage Sandwich, 5 tasting tokens,  $15 at door (no presale) FESTIVAL SUNDAY 19th Feb Standard ticket includes Entry, Souvenir Tasting Glass, 5 tasting tokens  $15 presale, $25 at door Premium ticket includes Entry, Souvenir Tasting Glass, 10 tasting tokens ? $20 presale, $30 at door Featuring Sammy & Bella beer-inspired cooking demonstration, live entertainment and delicious food Presale Tickets for Sunday event available from Moshtix: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=52998

Date: 22 February 2012

Contact Details:

Venue: West Leagues Club - Starlight Room Date:Wednesday 22 February 2012 Time: 8.30pm start Doors Open:7.45pm Ticket Prices: $39.00 - Members $44.00 - Non-Members  Tickets available from the Help Desk @ Wests New Lambton (02) 49 351200

Adam Brand is one of Australias most successful recording artists with a sales history of over half a million CD's & DVD's. Adam and friends will perform at Wests Leagues Club, New Lambton on Wednesday 22 February 2012.
He has 12 Golden Guitar Awards and has been voted CMC (Country Music Channel) Oz Artist of the year since it's inception in 2007.

Date: 22 February 2012

Contact Details:

http://growastar.com.au/events

JOIN COMPASS HOUSING SERVICES IN THE LAUNCHING OF OUR NEW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. TO PURCHASE TICKETS GO TO WWW.GROWASTAR.COM.AU/EVENTS HELP US GROW STARS FOR THE FUTURE!

Date: 24-26 February 2012

Contact Details:

Single day, full Festival 2 day, group and concession tickets are available. For full line-up, more information and to purchase tickets go to: www.bodhifestival.com.au

India’s famous “Emperor of Yoga” – the amazing Rubber Yogi, Yogacharya V. Venkatesha, will make his first visit to Australia for the Festival; so get ready to unfurl your mats, strike your poses, align your chakras, and immerse yourself in a weekend of pure yoga bliss! If you are a yoga devotee, a beginner or ever simply wondered what yoga can do for you; Bodhi Festival offers an exceptional line-up of international and leading Australian yoga teachers and meditation masters from many different paths and traditions.

Date: 24 February 2012

Contact Details:

Artist: The Searchers Venue: Wests Leagues Club - Starlight Room Date:Friday 24 February 2012 Time: 8.30pm start Doors Open: 7.45pm Ticket Prices: $35.00 - Members $40.00 - Non-Members

Rock City Event Marketing are pleased to announce The Searchers 50th Anniversary Concert Tour will perform in Australia throughout February 2012.
It is quite a unique situation in that The Searchers can rightly lay claim to the title ‘original’; as close to fifty years since their formation in the early 60’s, two original members, John McNally and Frank Allen, still headline the group.

Tickets available from the Help Desk @ Wests New Lambton (02) 49 351200

Date: 25 February 2012

Contact Details:

Email: RodS@ngs.nsw.edu.au

 3pm till 9pm, at Newcastle Grammar School, Park Campus, on corner of Parkway Avenue and Union Street, Cooks Hill.

Come along on Saturday afternoon, sit back with a drink and tasting plate, or jump on a ride or two. Cruise the many stalls selling locally made produce, watch the entertainment from your rug on the lawn or seat in the shade. Win some great prizes and choose from a tempting selection of dinner fare. Watch the sun set in a great location, with family friendly entertainment for all ages - all in the one location. Hope we see you there!

Date: 28 February 2012

Contact Details:

Tickets on sale now: $38.50 +bf - https://admin.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=53798 Times: 7.30-11.30pm All ages

The hardcore legends have been annihilating mosh pits throughout the globe for over 17 brutal years. HATEBREED’S music is like a universal language that so many speak and comprehend. Architects of positive, uplifting anthems that require and demand crowd participation with punktastic.com proclaiming “Tonight’s a schooling for any pretenders to the throne in how to do hardcore the right way”.

Events March 2012

Date: 3 March 2012

Contact Details:

Venue: West Leagues Club - Starlight Room Date:Saturday 3 March 2012 Time: 8.30pm start Doors Open:7.45pm Ticket Prices:$35.00 - Members $40.00 - Non-Members  Tickets available from the Help Desk @ Wests New Lambton (02) 49 351200

Jenifer is the first entertainer in the 35 year history of the National Mo Awards, to win three major awards in the same year, 2010/2011. Jenifer won, The Peter Allen Entertainer of the Year, Best Female Vocalist and Best Tribute Show for “Strictly Bassey”.

Date: 4 March 2012

Contact Details:

Free parking, 2 min walk from Broadmeadow train station, Bus routes 222, 226, 230, 231, 317, 322, 363. $3 entry fee, Coffee and refreshments available. Cash only. No ATMs. Support our recycling theme by bringing your own bags. Stall bookings for this event are NOW FULL. For further information or to book stalls at future events go to: www.raidmywardrobe.com.au Like RMW Facebook Page www.facebook.com/raidmywardrobe Follow RMW on Twitter www.twitter.com/raidmywardrobe

Raid 45 stalls full of hundreds of high quality second hand women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories for bargain prices. Various styles and tastes available - something for everyone.
Guanabana. Lisa Ho. Sass & Bide. Morrissey. Saba. Alannah Hill. Cue. Metalicus. Charlie Brown. Zara. Cooper Street. Guess. Olga Berg. Mimco. Vintage. Retro. Rockabilly. Maternity.

Date: 6 March 2012

Contact Details:

Venue:Wests Leagues Club -Starlight Room Date: Tuesday 6 March 2012 Time:8.30pm start Doors Open:7.45pm Ticket Prices: $59.00 – Members $64.00 – Non-Members  Tickets available from the Help Desk @ Wests New Lambton (02) 49 351200

Following the success of an Australian tour in February/March 2011, Grammy Award-nominated American singer and best-selling author BELINDA CARLISLE is returning in March 2012.
She gained worldwide recognition as the lead vocalist of the most successful all-female band The Go-Go's, who made history as the first all-female music group to write their own songs and play their own instruments to top the Billboard charts.

Date: 14 March 2012

Contact Details:

Venue: Wests Leagues Club - Starlight Room Date:Wednesday 14 March 2012 Time: 8.30pm start Doors Open:7.45pm Ticket Prices: $44.00 - Members $49.00 - Non-Members  Tickets available from the Help Desk @ Wests New Lambton (02) 49 351200

These two Hall of Fame Legends will perform together in concert at West Leagues Club on Wednesday 14 March. The Platters garnered 16 Gold Records and attained international fame and immortality through the romantic ballads that continue to be played and loved all over the world today. The Drifters are an institution. Very few vocal groups have remained together for over 40 years and in an industry noted for it’s lack of consistency, The Drifters longevity is almost without parallel

Date: 16-18 March 2012

Contact Details:

http://www.sparkenbntriathlon.com.au

The 2012 Sparke Helmore / NBN Television Triathlon Festival will be held Friday 16 March to Sunday 18 March 2012. The 2012 event is set to attract 4000 participants across 5 events over 3 days. This event has a proud history of being one of the Hunter Region’s largest and most successful health and fitness days. Whether you are a seasoned triathlete, an individual wanting to get fit or a business looking to make a fun day of it, this event has something for everyone.

Date: 16-18 March 2012

Venue: Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow

Contact Details:

www.newcastleshow.com.au - Official Website www.facebook.com/newcastleshow - Official Facebook https://www.proticket.com.au/event.asp?eventid=1585 - Ticket Purchasing Phone - 02 4961 2085 Fax - 02 4961 6552 Email - admin@newcastleshow.com.au

Newcastle Regional Show 2012 With more entertainment, more exhibits and more fun, there will be something for everyone at the 2012 NAB Newcastle Regional Show. The animal nursery doubled in size in recent years and is set to enthral all kids and those kids at heart as one of the most popular 'must see' attractions. They will also bring some of their feather and furry friends - rabbits, cavies, cats and of course the favourites like pigeons and cattle will once again 'strut their stuff'. Fashion and makeovers will entertain the fairer sex while the boys watch the precision driving team and check out the ARD Freestyle Motorcross. Entertainment and fireworks will thrill crowds with spectacle and fun. Bigger and better rides will be the order of the day and of course show bags, the latest and greatest, are still big tempters! Skills On Show is an exciting interactive manufacturing display in the Exhibition Centre, giving an opportunity for families and kids to enjoy hands on experiences and to try their hand at a skill. See what our region has to offer in apprenticeships and career paths and what fascinating projects are happening in our own backyard. The Entertainment Centre will be filled with many top quality exhibitors, Event Sponsors, the Fashion Stage, Cookery Competition and Demonstrations, a cooking competition, food, wine and Showbags. This area will also host the Tourism Expo. The 2012 Show is one not to be missed!

Date: 21 March 2012

Contact Details:

Venue: Wests Leagues Club - Starlight Room Date:Wednesday 21 March 2012 Time: 8.30pm start Doors Open: 7.45pm Ticket Prices: $40.00 - Members $45.00 - Non-Members  www.westsnewcastle.com.au

Bobby Rydell’s career spans six decades and encompasses every area of entertainment. His debut in the late fifties as a rock n roll teen idol lead to starring roles on such hit films as ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ and plays such as ‘West Side Story’. Bobby has made countless network television appearances throughout the world on shows such as Ed Sullivan, Jack Benny, George Burns, Milton Berle, Perry Como, American Bandstand and Brian Henderson’s Bandstand. Working with the greats of comedy Bobby was able to develop an uncanny feel for comedy.

Date: 29 March 2011

Contact Details:

Doors Open 11:00am Show Time 11:30am General Admission $25.00  http://newcastle.panthers.com.au/Home

KIDS 12 MONTHS AND UNDER FREE
Everyone loves a holiday and so will you. It’s a Hi-5 Holiday!
Join the Hi-5 gang as they go on their special holiday with loads of singing, dancing and excitement.
It’s a brand new show. Hi-5 Holiday features all your favourite songs plus some new ones as well.
Join us for Hi-5 Holiday – it’s sure to be loads of fun!

Events April 2012

Date: April 5 2012

Contact Details:

Newcastle - Moshtix 1300 438 849 www.moshtix.com.au

After 43 years of honing his craft, Setzer is also releasing his first all-instrumental album 'Setzer Goes Instru-MENTAL!' (Surfdog Records). The album showcases Setzer's unique musical style that has made him one of the most legendary and credible artists in the industry today. The show will include all of Brian’s hits and originals, favourite covers, and a special set with Slim Jim and Brian together playing the legendary Stray Cats hits including ‘Rock This Town’, ‘Stray Cat Strut’, ‘Runaway Boys’ and many more!

Date: 8 April 2012

Contact Details:

General Doors 7.30pm for 8pm Over 18’s, On sale Mon 19 December www.newcastlepanthers.com.au

Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank, has announced an Australian Tour and intends to respectfully expose Australian fans to Frank Zappa's extraordinary achievements in music!
Zappa Plays Zappa will tour Oz in April 2012. But its only happening in NSW and VIC 
Limited VIP Tickets available for all shows - Rows 1 & 2
VIP’s arrive between 4:45 - 5:00pm for 5:00pm entry
Soundcheck between 5:00 - 7:30pm
NO BREAK BETWEEN SOUNDCHECK AND DOORS
ZPZ Tour poster

Date: 12 April 2012

Contact Details:

Thurs 12 April - Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW supported by Mama Kin Tickets from venue: Civic Theatre, 375 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300, Tel: 02 49291977 or Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au

One of Australia’s favourite artists, John Butler returns to his roots to perform a series of solo concerts throughout the country in March and April. Aptly titled “Tin Shed Tales”, the tour takes in capital cities and a host of regional areas; these shows will be a rare opportunity to hear the music of this iconic artist in a raw and intimate setting.
John will be bringing his Tin Shed along for the ride, decked out with a collection of personal art pieces, old skool skateboards and vintage guitars, these items are laid out in his shed at home where he draws inspiration for his art and songwriting.

Date: 20 April 2012

Contact Details:

Venue: Wests Leagues Club - Starlight Room Date:Friday 20 April 2012 Time: 8.00pm start Doors Open:7.15pm Ticket Prices: $44.00 - Members $49.00 - Non-Members

You can call him what you want, Mallee Boy, True Blue or just plain Fair Dinkum; but there is no denying that after more than forty years in the music industry, John Williamsonis truly an Australian icon.

Date: 21 April 2012

Contact Details:

Newcastle Panthers Sat 21 April Doors 7.30pm. Starts 8pm Children 12 & under $15+bf Adults $30+bf Buy Tickets

Adam Harvey is regarded as one of the best singers in the Country Music industry. After 5 albums and over 200,000 CD’s sold, it would seem that country music fans agree. Adam won his first talent quest at the age of 15 and in 1996, was awarded his first Golden Guitar in Tamworth. Since then he has won 7 Golden Guitars at the Country Music Awards of Australia, and countless other wards and accolades. He has appeared on many TV shows including a season on the Chanel 7 show “It takes Two”.

Date: 19 May 2012

Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Contact Details:

http://www.musicaviva.com.au/buy-tickets/single-tickets-mva/newcastle http://premier.ticketek.com.au/

Young, glamorous and very French, Trio Dali is taking the chamber music world by storm. The new kid on the block has already won awards and turned heads from Osaka to Frankfurt with original and compelling performances, and now it makes its Australian debut. From Gordon Kerry to Maurice Ravel, Trio Dali tackles new and old works head-on with fresh eyes and open minds. You?ll feel as if they?ve just discovered something wonderful that they want to share. They?re also not afraid to be a bit different: they?re named after a Chinese marble, not a Spanish artist. But they somehow embody both: strong, polished, highly original and very beautiful.

Date: 24 April 2012

Contact Details:

Doors Open 7:30pm Show Time 8:00pm General Admission $45.00 On sale Wed 23 November Over 18’s

For better than a quarter century Henry Rollins has toured the world as a spoken word artist, as frontman for both Rollins Band and Black Flag and, without a microphone, as a solitary traveller with insatiable curiosity, bypassing the resorts in favour of places like Siberia and Senegal, or Burma and Bangladesh. His curiosity and hunger for experienced based knowledge, teamed with his willingness to travel, his no-holds-barred delivery of his opinions and observations, and wicked sense of humour make him one of the most inspiring and interesting commentators / entertainers of a generation.
For a man who has spent so many years of his life placing his emotions on the line for the sake of art, Henry Rollins has built a two-hour show that connects, above all, emotionally. We may never go to North Korea, or a Johnny Cash show or be awarded any award named after Nelson Mandela, but it’s a testament to the strength of Henry’s mind and his powerful control of language that those of us in attendance felt like we did. - FASTER LOUDER 2011.



He returns to Australia in 2012 brimming with tales of recent exploits all packed together under the banner of The Long March. With a sold out national tour under his belt in 2010, be sure to get your tickets early!

Events May 2012

Date: 18-19 May 2012

Venue: Newcastle Jockey Club

Contact Details:

Kerrie Parkinson Partnership Broker, Events, Business and Industry Projects Phone: 02 4953 7099

Whilst Friday 18th May 2012 will remain a school excursion for between 3000-4000 local Year 10, 11 and 12 High School students, Saturday 19th May has created a unique opportunity for the region to create a major annual career & training event that will attract people from a wide demographic and geographic area to this region. We will be promoting the Saturday expo state wide and encouraging everyone (exhibitors and visitors) to “stay for the weekend” and take advantage of the region’s attractions and hospitality while they are here. This event will bring thousands of additional people into the region and provide some outstanding opportunities for our local businesses from the afternoon of Thursday 17th May to Saturday 19th May 2012 to support these people.

Date: 26 May 2012

Contact Details:

Phone: (02) 4926 6200

Raising money for camp quality:
At camp quality they are convinced that caring for children with cancer and their families goes far beyond medication and technology. Their programs deliver laughter and happiness through what they call fun therapy.
Entertainment:
The commitments big band
Charity Auction during the evening
Inclusions:
Pre-dinner drinks followed by 3 course dinner and drinks (Beer, wine and soft drinks)
Dress:
Cocktail / Evening Wear

Events June 2012

Date: 17 July 2012

Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Contact Details:

http://www.musicaviva.com.au/buy-tickets/single-tickets-mva/newcastle http://premier.ticketek.com.au/

If you could fuse together the Backstreet Boys and an East German Lutheran boys? choir, you?d probably end up with something like Amarcord. This internationally acclaimed a cappella group owes much of its success, and its rich, engrossing sound, to Bach. They first met as choirboys at his old stomping ground in Leipzig and you can hear the influence manifest in a beautifully romantic sound that?s unique to the city: warm, deep and layered. Hear resounding and powerful interpretations of Renaissance madrigals, works by the great composers from the 18th and 19th Centuries, and new versions of folk songs from around the world. Student Rush tickets- $15 (at the door, pending availability) Tickets range from $30 - $73

Events July 2012

Date: 21 July 2012

Contact Details:

ENQUIRES: Racheal Blaxell 0437 954 715 Tickets on sale 19.01.2012  Inclusions: Canapés and 3 course meal 5 hour beverage package – beer, wine and soft drinks

Raising money for Lilli’s Wish of Hope, which is a not for profit organisation offering comfort to families across Australia grieving the loss of a child, through the provision of support services and the opportunity for time away to grieve privately.

Events August 2012

Date: 27 September 2012

Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Contact Details:

http://www.musicaviva.com.au/buy-tickets/single-tickets-mva/newcastle http://premier.ticketek.com.au/

Germany and Japan are renowned for great cars and great pianos. Industrious and serious, it?s no wonder they produce exceptional musicians. Making their Australian debut, Berlin?s most fascinating quartet meets this internationally acclaimed Japanese violist to showcase some the world?s most beautiful string quintets. Like a finely tuned machine, humming and full of life, this is one of the best string quintet performances you?re ever likely to hear. The Kuss Quartet is a regular at Carnegie and Wigmore Halls and Shimizu was the first female Principal Viola of the Berlin Philharmonic. From classics by Mozart and Brahms to a world premiere by Kerry, these five musicians perform the landmarks of the string quintet at the highest possible level. Student Rush Tickets available at the door- $15 (pending availability) Tickets from $30- $73

Date: 24 - 25 August 2012

Contact Details:

Enquiries: Telephone Susan 02 49 422906 or Val 02 49 296315 ACCOMMODATION: Carol 02 49 555890  http://www.newcastlejazz.com.au

If you haven't marked August 24th, 25th & 26th, 2012 in your diary for the

25th Newcastle Jazz Festival, please do so now.

Events October 2012

Date: 3 November 2012

Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Contact Details:

http://www.musicaviva.com.au/buy-tickets/single-tickets-mva/newcastle http://premier.ticketek.com.au/

Like a good wine and an old cheese, Marwood and Mad?ar go really well together. In fact, rarely have two musicians clicked so well on stage. They?re so in sync, they?ve even been referred to as musical soul mates. Friends and collaborators for over twenty years, both are among the best on their instrument in the world. Marwood?s cerebral and expressive style is contrasted perfectly with the natural brilliance of Mad?ar. I t?s a special connection: as if two old friends are getting together to have a laugh, share their secrets and generally chew the fat. With adventurous repertoire from Beethoven, Debussy and Schubert, they just seem to get each other. We?re pretty sure you?ll get them too. Student Rush Tickets at the Door- $15 (pending availability) Tickets range from $30- $80