There is no time like the present to explore the wealth of live entertainment on your very own doorstep, with many popular local and international artists scheduled to perform in the Central Coast region of NSW in the next few months.
The Great Northern Hotel in Byron Bay (source: http://stoneandwood.com.au)
Great Northern Hotel
(02) 6685 6454
35 – 43 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
One of the last ‘old-school’ pubs of its kind, Byron Bay town’s Great Northern Hotel offers a variety of entertainment acts, from live comedy to music. Over the next three months, The Northern will feature local artists bluejuice and Dappled Cities, as well as US acts including indie folksters Calexico, rock legends Dinosaur Jr., and blues sensation Seasick Steve.
Lizotte’s Restaurant
(02) 43682017
Lot 3 Avoca Drive, Kincumber, NSW 2251
Owner Brian Lizotte was once a caterer to the stars. At Live n Cookin’@Lizotte’s he serves up hot dinners and live acts from some of the best performers around the country. On the menu in the coming months are Mental as Anything, Katie Noonan (of Australian band George fame), Tim Freedman (The Whitlams), Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors), and many more.
There is also a Live ‘n’ Local showcase every Wednesday night to promote Central Coast musicians and songwriters.
Hope Estate Winery
1800 777 444
2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
The Hope Estate is a 420-acre family-run winery in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Some of the biggest names in music are about to perform at its 19,000 seat outdoor amphitheatre, starting with US rock star Rob Thomas and Australia’s own Vanessa Amorosi. Cliff Richard, Whitney Houston and Julio Iglesias will also perform there, as well as Carole King and James Taylor on their Troubadour World Tour.
Cambridge Hotel Backpackers
(02) 4962 2459
789 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW 2302
The Cambridge Hotel has hosted legendary bands from Silverchair to the Misfits. In the next few months, its newly refurbished Red Bar will feature artists such as US punk/metal outfit Every Time I Die and popular local acts Philadelphia Grand Jury and Jonathan Boulet.
The Red Bar also showcases Newcastle DJs on Saturday nights from 10pm onwards.
Newcastle Entertainment Centre & Showground
(02) 4921 2121
Brown Road, Broadmeadow, NSW 2292
A short distance from Newcastle city, the NEC is a tour stop for many major international stars. Taylor Swift will perform there in early February. Other acts in the coming months include UK electronic dance act The Prodigy and former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.
Panthers Newcastle
(02) 4926 6200
Corner of King and Union Streets, Newcastle West, NSW 2302
In the hub of Newcastle’s CBD, Newcastle Panthers will host shows by big name international acts such as Japan’s Tokyo Shock Boys and UK group La Roux in the coming months, as well as local favourites like Short Stack, Art vs Science and Yves Klein Blue.
Panthers is also home to free live entertainment in the Front Bar every weekend, with acts such as local musician Mick Freeman and Perth cover band Hot Gossip.
Global and Local Live Music Acts Come to Town
There is no time like the present to explore the wealth of live entertainment on your very own doorstep, with many popular local and international artists scheduled to perform in the Central Coast region of NSW in the next few months.
The Great Northern Hotel in Byron Bay (source: http://stoneandwood.com.au)
Great Northern Hotel
(02) 6685 6454
35 – 43 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
One of the last ‘old-school’ pubs of its kind, Byron Bay town’s Great Northern Hotel offers a variety of entertainment acts, from live comedy to music. Over the next three months, The Northern will feature local artists bluejuice and Dappled Cities, as well as US acts including indie folksters Calexico, rock legends Dinosaur Jr., and blues sensation Seasick Steve.
Lizotte’s Restaurant
(02) 43682017
Lot 3 Avoca Drive, Kincumber, NSW 2251
Owner Brian Lizotte was once a caterer to the stars. At Live n Cookin’@Lizotte’s he serves up hot dinners and live acts from some of the best performers around the country. On the menu in the coming months are Mental as Anything, Katie Noonan (of Australian band George fame), Tim Freedman (The Whitlams), Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors), and many more.
There is also a Live ‘n’ Local showcase every Wednesday night to promote Central Coast musicians and songwriters.
Hope Estate Winery
1800 777 444
2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
The Hope Estate is a 420-acre family-run winery in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Some of the biggest names in music are about to perform at its 19,000 seat outdoor amphitheatre, starting with US rock star Rob Thomas and Australia’s own Vanessa Amorosi. Cliff Richard, Whitney Houston and Julio Iglesias will also perform there, as well as Carole King and James Taylor on their Troubadour World Tour.
Cambridge Hotel Backpackers
(02) 4962 2459
789 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW 2302
The Cambridge Hotel has hosted legendary bands from Silverchair to the Misfits. In the next few months, its newly refurbished Red Bar will feature artists such as US punk/metal outfit Every Time I Die and popular local acts Philadelphia Grand Jury and Jonathan Boulet.
The Red Bar also showcases Newcastle DJs on Saturday nights from 10pm onwards.
Newcastle Entertainment Centre & Showground
(02) 4921 2121
Brown Road, Broadmeadow, NSW 2292
A short distance from Newcastle city, the NEC is a tour stop for many major international stars. Taylor Swift will perform there in early February. Other acts in the coming months include UK electronic dance act The Prodigy and former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.
Panthers Newcastle
(02) 4926 6200
Corner of King and Union Streets, Newcastle West, NSW 2302
In the hub of Newcastle’s CBD, Newcastle Panthers will host shows by big name international acts such as Japan’s Tokyo Shock Boys and UK group La Roux in the coming months, as well as local favourites like Short Stack, Art vs Science and Yves Klein Blue.
Panthers is also home to free live entertainment in the Front Bar every weekend, with acts such as local musician Mick Freeman and Perth cover band Hot Gossip.