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Pictured: Cold Chisel in early 1984. The band will return to Newcastle this October. Image courtesy of Cold Chisel.com.
News & tidbits from Newcastle’s music industry…
Let There Be Rock! Rosie’s School of Rock on National TV
Channel 9’s Kerrie-Anne Kennerly Show will come to Newcastle tomorrow to investigate why Newcastle is producing so much musical talent. The crew, lead by Jamie Malcolm, will visit Rosie’s School of Rock to check out programs like Rock Divas, Little Rockers & Classic Rockers. According to School of Rock founder and former Screaming Jet Craig “Rosie” Rosevear, Newcastle is gaining a reputation as the “Fountain of Rock” and that Rosie’s School of Rock is all about creating confidence & self esteem through the power of rock ‘n roll. Keep your eye out for 9 year old Gracie Alston, who will perform AC/DC’s “Let There Be Rock” in front of the cameras tomorrow.
Chisel To Kick Off Biggest Tour in 30 Years in Newcastle
Get ready to join in on a piece of Aussie rock history Newcastle…
Cold Chisel have announced that they will kick off their Light the Nitro tour in Newcastle at Panthers on October 13. As reported by The Herald, this announcement was made today ahead of the re-release of the band’s albums. The 24 date tour is the band’s biggest in 30 years & will also include a performance at A Day On The Green in the Hunter Valley. Tickets on sale August 4.
“We can’t wait to get back on the road together“, said frontman, Jimmy Barnes. “Every day for years I’ve had at least one person come up and ask me when Cold Chisel are going to do a proper tour. I’m bloody glad to finally have something good to tell ‘em!”
Post Paint Offer Album Stream
Local band Post Paint launched their album Amo Amas Amat earlier this month and it is now available to stream on Bandcamp. You can purchase a digital copy of the 7 track album for just $1 there, or a double album for just $10.
We’re Giving Away Tickets To See Stevie Nicks in Newcastle
Have you entered our giveaway for your chance to win a double pass to see Stevie Nicks perform in Newcastle later this year?
Closes 31 July.
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