What’s On In Newcastle? Fat As Butter Festival, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Hunter Rugby League & Rugby Union Grand Finals.
Image courtesy of Fat As Butter
This weekend Fat As Butter kicks off another music festival season, seminal hip-hop legends Bone Thugs & Harmony return and the Hunter Rugby League and Rugby Union Grand Finals take place; ensuring no matter what your tastes, there’s enough to keep you entertained this week.
Friday September 21
Captain Of The Push @ Cambridge Hotel (Side Bar)
Captain of the Push bring their Doors-influenced garage rock ‘n’ roll to the Cambridge Hotel this Friday night. Formed in late 2011, COTP have recently released their first EP, which was mastered by internationally renowned, Don Bartley.
DJ DRAGON will be opening the night and playing tunes throughout proceedings.
Free entry
The Flattrakkers @ Newcastle Leagues Club
After a successful 3rd album, Winner Takes All, in 2011 and two previous albums Speedcar Demon and of course High Octane still selling strong across the globe, excitement is building and the punters are wanting more. Well, we can tell you this: the booking calendar is almost full for this year and filling up quickly for 2013 both locally and nationally with drum sensation Cameron Overend settling in extremely well. Catch their acclaimed live show this Friday.
Tickets: $8, available from Ticketek
Darren Percival @ Lizotte’s
For the past 22 years, Darren Percival has made a living from performing and tracking back-up vocals. He’s never had a day job. Although successful, Darren has always been over looked by industry execs for not matching the right look or criteria. Now a family man, Darren longs for the success he’s always dream about.
Tickets: available from the Lizotte’s website
Two course meal and show: $97.00
Show only with bar menu available: $39.00
The Phat Controller @ The Cambridge Hotel
The Phat Controller will launch his sophomore album, Feed The Pony, at the Cambridge Hotel this Friday night.
Supported by Pink Ribbons (Syd), Hells, Hansel and special guest MC Pther (Melb.).
Tickets: $8 on the door
Saturday September 22
Fat As Butter Festival @ Camp Shortland, The Foreshore
The annual Fat As Butter returns this Saturday with its largest and most eclectic lineup.
Good Charlotte, 360, Grinspoon, Yellowcard, Wheatus, The Mystery Jets and many more will be transforming the serene Foreshore setting into an enthralling spectacle.
The festival is down to its last 1000 General Admission tickets and last 100 VIP tickets.
Tickets: GA - $99.90, VIP $139.90 available from the Fat As Butter Festival website.
Community Music Open Day @Â The Conservatorium
Come along to the Community Open Day at the Con, Saturday September 22nd and grab your chance to play a musical instrument, sing with a choir or just see how we make music. Free demonstrations and workshops in most popular instruments. There’s even special sessions for the littlies. Admission is free with a lucky door prize of four free lessons in an instrument of your choice. The fun begins at 9.00 am and will continue until 1.00 pm. Experience the pleasure that only playing a musical instrument can give.
Check out the conservatorium website for  more details.
Bone Thugs & Harmony @ The Cambridge Hotel
With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, and tracks recorded with the likes of 2Pac, Notorious BIG and Mariah Carey, Grammy award winning hip-hop legends Bone Thugs & Harmony return to Australian shores. A definite must-see for any hip-fan.
Tickets: $38.60, available from Moshtix
NHRU Rugby Union Grand Finals @ No.2 Sportsground
This Saturday sees the culmination of the 2012 NHRU rugby season in the Hunter, with the Premier Grand Finals being played at No 2 Sportsground.
In first grade Merewether Carlton will be looking to defend the trophy against minor premiers and perennial nemesis, Hamilton, in what is sure to be another nail-biting clash.
Be there to catch all the action:
10.15 am Premier 3 - Maitland v Hamilton
11.45 am Premier Colts - Merewether Carlton v Hamilton
1.15 pm Premier 2 - Maitland v Merewether Carlton
3.00 pm Merewether Carlton v Hamilton
Official Fat As Butter After Party @ King Street Hotel
Just when you think the party is wrapping up, King Street Hotel opens its doors to the ultimate and official after party!
Featuring the best of Newcastle’s DJs playing your favourite new and classic party tunes… Hey, you might even see a famous face or two!
Festival attire welcome, however we still require everyone to be wearing enclosed footwear.
Doors open at 9pm
$10 entry
Andy & The Cruisers @Â Newcastle Leagues Club
Andy and the Cruisers recreate the sounds of the 50s and 60s when music changed teenagers forever and delighted audiences of all ages and musical tastes throughout the world.
Audience participation is the name of the game; you will want to come back for more, as this high-energy band ensures the one most important ingredient: the ability to thoroughly entertain the audience.
Tickets $15.00 available from Ticketek
Andy Cowan @ Lizotte’s
Andy Cowan is one of Australia’s foremost performing songwriters. He possesses a voice that invites comparison with the likes of Tom Waites or Leonard Cohen, with the soul of Ray Charles. But these are superficial comparisons, Andy’s virtuoso Piano and Keyboard playing contain both energy and melodic beauty. His songwriting and performing skills give him a strength and quality that define him as the complete artistic entity - the “King of the Keys”.he bring his critically acclaimed show to Lizotte’s this Saturday night.
Tickets: available from the Lizotte’s website
Show ticket only with a a-la-carte menu available: $35.00
Show only with bar menu available: $35.00
Laneway @ The Great Northern Hotel
Laneway’s enviable and relaxed attention to old and new combines a love of harmony, with a touch of psychedelia and a pop sensibility.
Imagine Lindsey Buckingham and Gillian Welch meeting in a down town pool hall, setting off on a road trip and stopping only for tea, oranges, creek swims and tequila; Laneway is a journey of two guitars and voices heading out country that has an immediate familiarity that jumps out at you on first listen, before the incredible depth of songwriting sinks in.
Free entry
Sunday September 23
Newcastle Rugby League Grand Finals @ No.1 Sportsground
The Newcastle Rugby league Grand Finals will be held this Sunday at No.1 Sports Ground.
First grade sees last year’s runners up, Western Suburbs, go up against 2010, 2009 & 2008 runners up, Cessnock.
Both teams will be hoping to go one better than their previous Grand Final appearances this Sunday.
OAS President’s Cup 11:15am - Western Suburbs Rosellas v Wyong Roos
Reserve Grade 1pm - Western Suburbs Rosellas v Maitland Pickers
1st Grade 3pm - Cessnock Goannas v Western Suburbs Rosellas
Gates Open at 10am
Performances by Marching Koalas and Chisel Revived.
Tickets: Adults - $18, Concession - $12, U/16’s free
Rockers & Revheads @ Honeysuckle
A rockin’ good time is planned for Sunday 23 September at the Rockers and Revheads festival on the Honeysuckle Promenade.
Enjoy a fantastic display of American classic cars and street-rods as they parade through Honeysuckle.
Groovers will enjoy the sounds of DJ Brian Bean who will entertain the crowd with rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly music.
The event will includ free dance lessons in swing, rock ‘n’ roll, jitterbug and rockabilly.
Honeysuckle Promenade near the Martime Centre
10am - 3pm
Free event
Tuesday September 25
The Newi Awards @ The DelanyÂ
The NEWi Awards is designed to celebrate the best online talent chosen by the members of The Lunaticks Society of Newcastle.
The awards program has six main categories: Best Website; Best Online Publication; Best Online Creative Content, which includes images, animation, games, video and more; Best Mobile Application; Best Blogger; and Digital Citizen of the Year called The Joe Award, which recognises emerging digital talent.
Urban Insider has been nominate for the Best Online Publication! Whoo!
For more info check out the Digital Newcastle website
Wednesday September 26
Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits’ @ The Civic Playhouse
Hunter Region Drama School (HRDS) has become known for its staging of Dahl classics, and now celebrating their 5th birthday this year’s program just wouldn’t be complete without Roald Dahl’s The Twits. The four-day showcase begins on Wednesday, finishing next Saturday night.
Suitable for ages 4-12
Tickets: Â $25, available from the Civic Theatre website
Live & Local @ Lizotte’s
Live & Local returns to Lizotte’s next Wednesday, showcasing some of Hunter regions most talented musicians.
This edition features Tim Hilberts, Amy Vee, Tim Hill & Broadway Mile.
Tickets: available from the Lizotte’s website
Show ticket only with a-la-carte menu available $15.00
Show only with bar menu available $15.00
Kodo & Taikoz In Concert @ Civic Theatre
Featuring Riley Lee, shakuhachi
Japan’s acclaimed taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo joins Australia’s own high-energy taiko musicians, TaikOz, in a performance of dynamic drumming and beautiful song.
Based on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, Kodo is known for elevating Japanese folk arts to a contemporary expression that captivates audiences around the world.
Tickets: available from the Civic Theatre website
Adult Premium $70, ARes $60
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