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Thursday, 9 September 2010
CALLING ALL CARS @ THE UNIBAR @ THE WOLLONGONG UNIVERSITY
After spending the past year playing bridesmaid to iconic local rockers such as AC/DC, Cog, The Butterfly Effect, and Grinspoon, Melbourne’s own three piece excitement machine Calling All Cars will be donning their best suits and ties and heading out in fine style on their first national headline tour to officially launch their debut album Hold, Hold, Fire. Calling All Cars, and their handpicked support cast of Brisbane high energy rockers Numbers Radio and Perth upstarts Young Revelry, will hit every capital city in the country as well as a number of key regional centres that have supported Calling All Cars throughout their career, including the UniBar on Thursday 9th September. Doors open from 7.30pm. Purchase your ticket now at www.bigtix.com.au or www.oztix.com.au. This is an 18+ only event. Government approved proof of age required on entry.
LA TRAVIATA @ THE IMB Theatre
A new production from Opera Australia's Oz Opera. Oz Opera returns with a stunning new production of one of the world's favourite operas. When Paris’ most famous courtesan, Violetta Valery, meets country boy Alfredo Germont she is plunged into an eternal choice between freedom and love. Director Rachel McDonald vividly portrays Valery's struggle against the gilded cage of 1890s Paris and the constraints of money, society and mortality. This production is everything opera should be - extravagant, passionate, and intrinsically dramatic. Full of heart-melting duets, powerful arias and rousing choruses, this magnificent production will steal your heart. Tickets cost $59 for Adults. Performance begins at 8.00pm.
POWDERFINGER @ WIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Powderfinger, have announced details of their most extensive Australian tour to date together with the news that they will be disbanding following the tour. This will be Powderfinger's first major national tour since the hugely successful Across the Great Divide tour with Silverchair almost 3 years ago. The band's final announcement was that they would be disbanding following the completion of the Sunsets tour. In the prepared statement, the band advised that "the "Sunsets" tour will be Powderfinger's last ever run of shows. Joining Powderfinger for all but the first three shows on Sunsets will be old friends, JET. Taking on the support for the shows (Newcastle and Gold Coast) will be THE VINES in a rare live performance. For more information please visit, ticketek.com.au. Begins at 7.00pm.
Friday, 10 September 2010
LA TRAVIATA @ THE IMB Theatre
A new production from Opera Australia's Oz Opera. Oz Opera returns with a stunning new production of one of the world's favourite operas. When Paris’ most famous courtesan, Violetta Valery, meets country boy Alfredo Germont she is plunged into an eternal choice between freedom and love. Director Rachel McDonald vividly portrays Valery's struggle against the gilded cage of 1890s Paris and the constraints of money, society and mortality. This production is everything opera should be - extravagant, passionate, and intrinsically dramatic. Full of heart-melting duets, powerful arias and rousing choruses, this magnificent production will steal your heart. Tickets cost $59 for Adults. Performance begins at 8.00pm.
Saturday, 11 September 2010
LA TRAVIATA @ THE IMB Theatre
A new production from Opera Australia's Oz Opera. Oz Opera returns with a stunning new production of one of the world's favourite operas. When Paris’ most famous courtesan, Violetta Valery, meets country boy Alfredo Germont she is plunged into an eternal choice between freedom and love. Director Rachel McDonald vividly portrays Valery's struggle against the gilded cage of 1890s Paris and the constraints of money, society and mortality. This production is everything opera should be - extravagant, passionate, and intrinsically dramatic. Full of heart-melting duets, powerful arias and rousing choruses, this magnificent production will steal your heart. Tickets cost $59 for Adults. Performance begins at 8.00pm.
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
MUNDINE V WATERS - WBA WORLD TITLE ELIMINATIOR @ WIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Anthony 'The Man' Mundine has answered the challenge from fellow junior light-middleweight Boxer Ryan Waters - the two will take to the ring, Wednesday 15th September at WIN Entertainment Centre for the WBA World Title Eliminator. Waters, with top ten rankings in the WBA and WBO, crashed the ring immediately after Mundine's fight with Argentinian Carlos Aden Jerez at Brisbane Entertainment Centre to call him out for the title fight. Make sure you are WIN Entertainment Centre on the 15th September, as Mundine continues along the path to his World Title pursuit. Begins at 7.00pm. For more information please visit, ticketek.com.au.
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Bangarra - Of Earth and Sky @ THE IMB THEATRE
Bangarra Dance Theatre delights with two brand new works. Following the extraordinary success of their 20th anniversary retrospective Fire in 2009, the world-renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to Wollongong with a stunning new double bill by choreographers Frances Rings and Daniel Riley McKinley. Award-winning choreographer Frances Rings first made the move from dancer to creator with Walkabout in 2002 and rejoins Bangarra to craft half of this new work, inspired by the evolution and diversity of both traditional and contemporary visual art forms. The highly talented Daniel Riley McKinley makes his choreographic debut with the other half of the double bill. Bangarra’s work, both deeply moving and visually stunning, is respected throughout the world for its theatricality and depth of spiritual meaning. This double bill takes the Bangarra experience to a new level and is a not-to-be-missed theatrical experience. Tickets cost $54 for Adults. Performance begins at 8.00pm. For more information please visit, merrigong.com.au.
Friday, 17 September 2010
Bangarra - Of Earth and Sky @ THE IMB THEATRE
Bangarra Dance Theatre delights with two brand new works. Following the extraordinary success of their 20th anniversary retrospective Fire in 2009, the world-renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to Wollongong with a stunning new double bill by choreographers Frances Rings and Daniel Riley McKinley. Award-winning choreographer Frances Rings first made the move from dancer to creator with Walkabout in 2002 and rejoins Bangarra to craft half of this new work, inspired by the evolution and diversity of both traditional and contemporary visual art forms. The highly talented Daniel Riley McKinley makes his choreographic debut with the other half of the double bill. Bangarra’s work, both deeply moving and visually stunning, is respected throughout the world for its theatricality and depth of spiritual meaning. This double bill takes the Bangarra experience to a new level and is a not-to-be-missed theatrical experience. Tickets cost $54 for Adults. Performance begins at 8.00pm. For more information please visit, merrigong.com.au.
SPORTS DAY LUNCHEON @ Towradgi Beach Hotel & Waves Nightclub
National Sports Day is THE day to celebrate grass-roots sport and what it means to us as Australian's. National Sports Day is part of 'Sportember'. The month formerly known as September is now a 30 day celebration of all the wonderful benefits sport and exercise offer to society..... In possibly the best month for sport and exercise in the calendar year! Sportember is all about raising the awareness of the importance of participating in grass-roots sport and exercise plus raising funds for our Foundation to inject back into sport where it is needed most. With this in mind Vikings Rugby Club in conjunction with The Sports Rewards Foundation presents: 2010 National Sports Day Luncheon from Midday featuring guest speakers Mark Occhilupo (World Surfing Champion) , Adam Freier (Wallaby), Mick Lowe (World Surfer), Robert Hurley (Australian Swimmer) & Nicole Beck (Wallaroo). 2 Course Meal & Beverage Package - $ 80 per person. Tickets available from the Venue (Bottleshop) or by emailing info@wollongongvikings.com.au. Further information on National Sports Day, Sportember and The Sports Rewards Foundation can be found at www.sportsrewards.org.
Saturday, 18 September 2010
Bangarra - Of Earth and Sky @ THE IMB THEATRE
Bangarra Dance Theatre delights with two brand new works. Following the extraordinary success of their 20th anniversary retrospective Fire in 2009, the world-renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to Wollongong with a stunning new double bill by choreographers Frances Rings and Daniel Riley McKinley. Award-winning choreographer Frances Rings first made the move from dancer to creator with Walkabout in 2002 and rejoins Bangarra to craft half of this new work, inspired by the evolution and diversity of both traditional and contemporary visual art forms. The highly talented Daniel Riley McKinley makes his choreographic debut with the other half of the double bill. Bangarra’s work, both deeply moving and visually stunning, is respected throughout the world for its theatricality and depth of spiritual meaning. This double bill takes the Bangarra experience to a new level and is a not-to-be-missed theatrical experience. Tickets cost $54 for Adults. Performance begins at 8.00pm. For more information please visit, merrigong.com.au.
CHILDREN COLLIDE @ WOLLONGONG UNI
As Theory Of Everything begins to take the shape of anticipation in the ears and imaginations of eager listeners, Children Collide will embark on the Theory of Everything national album tour to reveal some of the records more spontaneous intricacies. Begins at 8.00pm. Tickets cost $25 + bf.
SHANNON NOLL @ Towradgi Beach Hotel & Waves Nightclub
Shannon Noll returns to the live arena for some very special live shows. Shannon Noll is taking time out from writing and recording for his fourth studio album to perform some special one-off acoustic live shows around the country, ahead of the release of new material later this year. Shannon Noll Live and Acoustic features Shannon with three musicians, performing all of his hits and some favorite album tracks in a reworked acoustic fashion. Fans may even find one or two new songs make it on to the set list! With limited opportunities to see Shannon Noll live this year, fans should be quick to secure tickets to these shows. Tickets available from the Venue (Bottleshop) 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au. Begins at 7.00pm. Catch Shannon Noll Live & Acoustic supports Matt Cornell & Chris Collins. Show only - $ 25 +bf, Dinner (2 Course) & Show - $ 47 +bf. Begins at 7.00pm.
THE AUSTRALIAN TOM JONES EXPERIENCE @ REVESBY WORKERS CLUB
The Australian Tom Jones Experience is Australia's number 1 Tom Jones show, backed by an 11 piece band consisting of a 4 piece brass section, a 4 piece rhythm section and 3 backing vocals, all choreographed and costumed to create an authentic Tom Jones experience. Impersonator, Jacques Renay, is no stranger to the stage, with a wealth of live experience, having performed in concert with Charles Aznavour, Al Martino, Roy Orbison, Louis Armstrong, the Queen, not to mention the great man himself, Tom Jones! Winner of this years’ coveted “MO” Award for the Top Tribute Show, this performance is not to be missed! Doors open at 8.00pm. For more information please visit, ticketek.com.au.
THE VAULT CABARET @ THE VAULT
The infamous showcase of local artists & musicians - a fun-filled night of pure debauchery! It's the last Vault of the Year! Cult local event, The Vault Cabaret, returns at The Vault venue in Port Kembla, culminating with the traditional end-of-year celebration Treasures from the Vault at IPAC. Tickets cost $15 at the door. BYO! For more info contact Anne-Louise on (02) 4224 5910 or arentell@merrigong.com.au. Begins at 8.00pm. For more information please visit, merrigong.com.au.
Sunday, 19 September 2010
BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL @ Towradgi Beach Hotel & Waves Nightclub
Proudly Presented by Radio that Rocks, 96.5 WAVE FM and Coopers, Towradgi Beach Hotel presents live in the Sports Bar the Blues & Roots Festival. The Illawarra’s leading live music venue, The Towradgi Beach Hotel, presents the 4th TOWRADGI BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL on Sunday 19th September, 2010 featuring an all-star lineup of blues, roots and reggae artists. Catch Wolf Mail (Canada), King Tide, The Backwood Creatures (Melb), The Shane Pacey Blues Trio, Matty Woods and Whose Muddy Shoes. Be part of this fantastic day of blues & roots entertainment. It all starts from 12.00 midday and continues through until 9.00pm. Six great acts over nine hours so don't miss it! OSCARS Bistro will be open for all-day dining, KIDZ COVE for the children, plus all the comforts of The Towradgi Beach Hotel. Tickets are value-packed at just $22 + bf (pre sale) or $27 at the door and are available now from the Venue or MOSHTIX.
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Children Colide:Theory of Everything Tour @ Wollongong Uni
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As Theory Of Everything begins to take the shape of anticipation in the ears and imaginations of eager listeners, Children Collide will embark on the Theory of Everything national album tour to
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