This Week in Newcastle: Fairy Tales, Metal, Opera & Ice Hockey
Jo Dyer will be showcasing her work at Roost Creative this week. Image courtesy of Jo Dyer.
Looking for things to do in Newcastle this week? Here’s our guide to gigs & events coming up this week!
Friday, 3 June
Roost Creative will launch happily ever afternoon, an exhibition of original works & prints by Jo Dyer, tonight from 7pm. The collection is inspired by childhood dreams, fairy tales, memories of travel and imaginary friends and the result is captivating & a little quirky. You can also go along to the Artist’s Talk & afternoon tea from 2 - 4pm on Saturday, 4 June. This is $10 entry (includes tasty afternoon tea) and bookings are essential - RSVP via email. Both will be held at Roost Creative, Suite 4, 426 Hunter St, Newcastle. The exhibition will remain on display until 10 June.
For those that prefer metal mayhem, get along to Take No Prisoners, the Cambridge’s Megadeth Tribute Night. The iconic album Rust In Peace will be played through by three of Newcastle’s heaviest hitters: Sabretung, Cerebral Contortion and Revenant. $10 tickets, starts at 8:30pm and includes an originals set by all 3 bands. Tickets.
Get your art fix and check out this amazing installation! Inter Vivos… walking with spirit is an interactive exhibition by Trevor Horsnell. It is constructed on the 3rd floor of a wool shed building and spans an amazing 3,000 square metres. Best experienced at night, the exhibition is open from Thursday - Saturday, 6:30 - 9pm, until 11 June. Go to 3rd floor, 57 Annie Street, Wickham.
Saturday, 4 June
If hip hop is your thing, don’t miss three of Australia’s brightest stars at Newcastle’s CBD Hotel tonight. Pez, Maya Jupiter & 360 are going on a national tour presented by The Line - a government initiative aimed at promoting respectful relationships among young people. Tickets are available online or from the venue.
If you’re in search of handmade goodies, check out the Olive Tree Market this Saturday. Held on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9am - 3pm, the market is full of bits and pieces from very talented locals. More info.
Here’s something to tickle the fancy of opera fans - soprano Maria Pollicina will visit Newcastle Region Art Gallery and perform Italian arias. This event is to mark the growth of the Art Gallery Society and celebrate its members. It is free for members ($5 for non-members), & includes light refreshments. 2:30 - 3pm, bookings required - to book contact Newcastle Region Art Gallery on 4974 5100.
Ice-Hockey fans should go along and support the Newcastle North Stars in their home game against the Sydney Bears. Starts at 5pm, tickets are available on the door. More info.
Grandmaster Monk will be joined by Dave Carr’s Fabulous Contraption & L.G.T. at The Lass tonight.
Sunday, 5 June
If you want to settle in for an afternoon of DJs, you can’t go past The Brewery. On the Wharf, things will kick off at 2pm with the Rebecca Johnston Band, who will be followed by DJ D-Steady at 5pm and DJ Bruce Lee at 7:30pm. Inside you’ll find DJ Nick Hurr from 7pm and for those who aren’t concerned about a late night, stick around for DJ Ruggs from 9:30pm til midnight.
Tuesday, 7 June
You’ll get your weekly dose of jazz goodness at The Underground at The Grand Hotel tonight. NIMA presents The Underground House Band, comprising Daryl Aberhart (Piano/Keys), Peter Gray (Bass) & Galen Harvey-Allanson (Drums). Special guests will include Sheridan Nelson, Jason Nelson & Tom Shepherd. Starts at 7:30pm, $10 entry.
Wednesday, 8 June
Don’t forget Eligible Bachelors tonight, an enticing gig organised by Diploma of Music Industry students & AAA Projects. Four hot young acts in the Hunter will take to The Great Northern stage to vy for the opportunity to win your heart. Starts at 9pm.
Thursday, 9 June
The TAFE students continue to bring it with World Grooves: the sounds of Latin America and African-Reggae-Fusion with Afro Moses, Berias, and The White Band at The Underground at The Grand Hotel. Entry is just $5, starts at 7:30pm courtesy of Cert IV students.
Saturday, 11 June
Get chilly at Winter Chills, the latest in the quarterly “Spring Every Season” festival series this Saturday at the Croatian Club. With 25 bands, and more than half of them traveling from interstate or overseas, this is a great opportunity to catch a broad line up of “chill music” from Velvet Undergroundy-slackerish indie pop, to New Wave-influenced bands, to “Chillwave” itself. The line up includes: Scattered Order, Batrider, Collarbones, Hit The Jackpot, Pimmon, Pumice, Pets with Pets, Oscar + Martin, Paint Your Golden Face, K Mason, Per Purpose, Palmists, Bitch Prefect, Knee Chin, Sweet Teeth, Hopes, The Mermaids & Boatfriends. It’s on from 11am til late and tickets are just $25 + booking fee from Oztix online and outlets. There’s only 500 available so make sure you get in quickly to avoid missing out!
More to come for the long weekend!
Are you in a band? Does your venue host events? Are you a local business holding a special event or sale? Please let us know about your upcoming gigs, events & things to do in Newcastle!
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