What’s On In Newcastle? Josh Pyke, Stillwater Giants, Global Battle of the Bands & Hungry Kids of Hungary
Catch a huge week of live performances in Newcastle this week!
Thursday 22nd August
Josh Pyke @ The Small Ballroom
Josh Pyke is one of Australia’s most loved and recognised singer/songwriters and is returning to Newcastle this Thursday to perform an intimate gig at The Small Ballroom.
After the sold out national “Fans First” tour earlier in the year, it is now time for the rest of Australia to experience the brilliance of Josh Pyke’s new album The Beginning And The End Of Everything, live in concert. Don’t miss out as Josh and his band bring an amazing array of new tunes on the road this August/September.
When: Thursday 22nd August, 2013
Where: The Small Ballroom, 139 Maitland Rd, Islington 2303
Tickets: Visit OzTix
Friday 23rd August
Stillwater Giants with Stonefield @ The Small Ballroom
Perth’s very own chill kings Stillwater Giants are back and following up from their hugely successful previous single Fly Under The Radar with their next smash hit Insane.
Insane is taken from the popular new band’s fourthcoming album which is to be released early 2014 that will no doubt see Stillwater Giants continuing to establish their reputation as a lively and exciting up and coming band, whose sound could be described as “spindly indie” - all intertwining guitar lines, soaring harmonies and just enough tint to make the sun look a little bit magical.
Insane precedes an incredibly busy period for Stillwater Giants, who after a great radio response from the USA and some exciting overseas traction, the boys will be packing their bags and making their way to New York for showcases at the massive CMJ Music Marathon. This will follow a sensational national tour with rock-band Stonefield, an exciting run that comes on the back of previous
This will follow a national tour with rockers Stonefield, a run that comes on the back a previous adventures and appearances with The Delta Riggs, Glass Towers, British India at festivals like Southbound and St Kilda Festival.
Stillwater Giants on tour across August and September with Stonefield and Apes, with a live performance at Newcastle’s Small Ballroom on August 23rd.
When: Friday 23rd August 2013
Where: The Small Ballroom, 139 Maitland Rd, Islington 2303
Tickets: Visit OzTix
Saturday August 24th
Global Battle of the Bands - Newcastle Heat @ The Great Northern Hotel
Are you an up and coming local band looking for a head start in the music industry? Want a chance to play on the world stage? Then get yourself to The Great Northern Hotel on Saturday 24th August to compete in the Newcastle Heat of the Global Battle of the Bands!
Global Battle of the Bands (GBOB) is a massive international event with over 30 countries involved. First prize is worth over US$100,000 and gaining the winners the title of “Best New Band in the World”!
Finalists will not only have the chance to experience an overseas adventure but there are also lots of other amazing prizes to be won in GBOB including FujiFilm cameras and Converse Chuck Taylor shows…which were all won by Australasian Finalists 2013!
Newcastle band ‘Crawford Brothers’ have just come first in the Australasian Final 2013 and have won an all-expenses-paid trip overseas to compete in the World Final. Newcastle is proving to be a talented town with third place going to ‘New Black Shades’. With two bands in the top three, Newcastle’s local original bands should be inspired and start queuing up to enter in this upcoming Heat!
When:8pm-11.30pm, Saturday 24th August 2013
Where: The Great Northern Hotel 89 Scott Street Newcastle, NSW, 2300
Bands wishing to compete contact organisers at: redletter@bigpond.com or 02 9519 3978
Tickets: All ages event (with parents/guardian) - $15 at the door
Saturday 24th August
Hungry Kids of Hungary @ The Small Ballroom
It has been a whirlwind 6 months for the lads from Hungry Kids of Hungary since the release of their critically-raved about album You’re a Shadow. The band from Brisbane are finishing this year with a bang, performing a final run of shows and releasing a brand new video for their latest single Do Or Die.
Catch them on their Do Or Die Tour this Saturday 24th August at Newcastle’s Small Ballroom!
It has been an impressive year for Hungry Kids of Hungary who have spent the majority of 2013 touring all over the world. Highlights include their high-energy performances on the national Groovin’ The Moo Tour, appearances at Brighton’s The Great Escape Festival and their first UK Tour.
You’re A Shadow has received outstanding reviews from Rolling Stone, The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald as well as triple j’s coveted Feature Album and a rousing rendition of Tame Impala’s Feels Like We Only Go Backwards for the station’s Like A Version segment.
When: Saturday 24th August, 2013
Where: The Small Ballroom, 139 Maitland Rd, Islington 2303
Tickets: Visit OzTix
Wednesday 28th August
Snakadaktal @ Bar On The Hill, University of Newcastle
Following the release of their greatly anticipated debut LP Sleep In The Water on August 2nd, Snakadaktal have announced an extensive national tour throughout August and September.
The breakthrough artist’s new album - Sleep In The Water - is an amazing array of endlessly shifting sound, a daring new offering that highlights the intense levels of talent hinted at in previous releases like ‘Air’, ‘Chimera’ and ‘Dance Bear’.
The first official single from the album “Hung On Tight” is a masterful wordplay full of dreamy instrumentals and pitch perfect harmonies.
Don’t miss Snakadaktal at The Bar On The Hill on Wednesday 28th August!
When: Wednesday 28th August, 2013
Where: The Bar On The Hill, University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2300
Tickets: Available from the venue, OzTix and Bigtix
The Phantom of the Opera - Samaritans Charity Open Night @ The Civic Theatre
Metropolitan Players are excited to be presenting the NSW Non-Professional Premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. The show is winner of seven 1988 Broadway Tony awards and is on it’s way to Newcastle! A stunning production with a fantastic cast, The Phantom of the Opera is to be directed by Julie Black who is in her 30th year of directing for the company. With fabulously intricate costumes, sets and a 27-piece orchestra, the production is an amazing experience not to be missed.
The production will run until September 7 with the Charity Open Night occurring this Wednesday in support of the Samaritans organisation.
When: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Where: The Civic Theatre, 375 Hunter Street Newcastle
Tickets: Visit Ticketek
Elvis To The Max @ Wests, New Lambton
He was one of the most important figures of the 20th century pop culture. A musical icon, widely known by the single name Elvis, who was often referred to as the “King of Rock and Roll” or simply “The King”.
Now the memory and legend lives on in a very special concert event entitled “The Orchestral Sessions”, featuring an 18-piece Orchestra and starring one of the world’s first and most-successful Elvis impersonators Max Pellicano, whose uncanny resemblance and equally chilling performance has mesmerized Australian audiences over the last two decades.
It has been said by Media worldwide that Max Pellicano’s tribute Elvis To The Max goes beyond mere impersonation. Critics have described his performances as “Elvis resurrected” and ‘reincarnated’. His recreation of The King’s looks, moves, vocal style, impressions and humour is so accurate, it’s awe-inspiring. You need to sound like the real thing and Max Pellicano has worked hard at that. Not only is the voice important, it’s also knowing how to become as close to the man himself on the stage.
There are lots of Elvis impersonators around, but Max Pellicano is considered the best. In addition, the costumes worn by Max Pellicano are exact replicas made by Elvis’ personal tailor Bill Bellow. Elvis To The Max will re-create f
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