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National Rotation Has Members of Thirty Seven in Triple J Heaven Hot Local Band Leads Fight Against Suicide

National Rotation Has Members of Thirty Seven in Triple J Heaven Hot Local Band Leads Fight Against Suicide


Publication Date: Wednesday February 6, 2002
Artist: 37
Venue: Lucky Country Hotel
Event Date: Friday 15/2/2002
Author: Yae Morton

YOUNG Newcastle group Thirty Seven have their sights set on the big time after they received national airplay on Triple J. The group's song Hoon was used in a gig at the Palais for youth suicide prevention, which the group said it was concerned about. Self-described as alternative rock, the ...

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Long Way in a Short Musical History

Long Way in a Short Musical History


Publication Date: Wednesday February 6, 2002
Artist: Stonemason
Event: Mayfirld Hotel's Battle of the Bands
Venue: Mayfield Hotel
Event Date: Friday 8/2/2002
Author: Yae Morton

HEAVY metal act Stonemason is on the verge of the most important gig it has played in its short history. Since forming six months ago, Stonemason has made it to the finals of the Mayfield Hotel's Battle of the Bands competition. With its collection of melodic tracks and powerful vocals, ...

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A Cog in a Well-Fused Machine

A Cog in a Well-Fused Machine


Publication Date: Wednesday February 6, 2002
Artist: Cog, Scar'child, The Butterfly Effect
Venue: The Cambridge Hotel
Event Date: Friday 15/2/2002

AFTER supporting Shihad at the huge New Years Eve concert on Newcastle Foreshore this year, Cog went on to perform at the Big Day Out gigs around the country. Not bad for an independent band from Bondi. The three-piece is proving that it has what it takes to become the next big thing with its ...

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Primary Graduates as Polished Live Act

Primary Graduates as Polished Live Act


Publication Date: Wednesday February 6, 2002
Artist: Primary
Venue: Beachcomber Hotel
Event Date: Thursday 7/2/2002

WITH a reputation as a highly energetic and engaging live act, Primary is heading our way and will perform at the Beachcomber Hotel at Toukley on Thursday. The band returned from a successful tour of New Zealand earlier this month which followed its appearance at Homebake in December. The group ...

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City to Show Off its Ska in Yet Another Gripping Episode

City to Show Off its Ska in Yet Another Gripping Episode


Publication Date: Wednesday February 6, 2002
Artist: Rubix Cuba, Riot City, Rated X, The Pornskars
Event: Ska Trek Episode 5
Venue: The Cambridge Hotel
Event Date: Saturday 9/2/2002
Author: Jade Lazerevic

THE best of ska from Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast will come together for the fifth instalment of Ska Trek at the Cambridge Hotel on Saturday night. Now a regular monthly gig, Ska Trek has begun to attract some big names from the ska music world to the event. Headlining Ska Trek ...

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Hard Times are Here with Yoshi to Put You in a Trance

Hard Times are Here with Yoshi to Put You in a Trance


Publication Date: Wednesday February 6, 2002
Artist: DJ Yoshi
Venue: Mercury Hotel (Heat)
Event Date: Saturday 9/2/2002
Author: Jade Lazerevic

IF you're into hard trance music then you won't want to miss one of the genre's leading DJs when he performs in Newcastle this weekend. Sydney dance specialist DJ Yoshi will play an energetic set of hard house and hard trance at the Mercury Hotel on Saturday night. Yoshi has ...

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Stage Show Tribute to Cline the Country Music Legend

Stage Show Tribute to Cline the Country Music Legend


Publication Date: Wednesday February 6, 2002
Artist: Barbara Thompson
Venue: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Event Date: Saturday 16/3/2002
Author: Jade Lazerevic

LAST year Deborah Conway gave us stunning renditions of Patsy Cline in the stage show Always ... Patsy Cline. This year another tribute to the legendary country star is being brought to Newcastle starring Female Country Entertainer of the Year Barbara Thompson. Wests Leagues Club will host one ...

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Grants for Aspiring Stars of The Theatre

Grants for Aspiring Stars of The Theatre


Publication Date: Wednesday February 6, 2002
Event: Youth Theatre Development Grants
Author: Yae Morton

FOUR aspiring theatre stars have been given the chance to further pursue their careers. Club Nova has awarded Youth Theatre Development Grants to four young promising actors and theatre engineers. Lauren Anderson, Luke Quinn, Tristan Connett and Russell Jones will receive their grants during ...

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Wickety Wak Star Goes Solo Comedian One of Most Popular Entertainers

Wickety Wak Star Goes Solo Comedian One of Most Popular Entertainers


Publication Date: Wednesday February 6, 2002
Artist: Greg Doolan
Venue: Belmont 16ft Sailing Club
Event Date: Saturday 16/2/2002
Author: Jade Lazerevic

FORMER Wickety Wak comedian Greg Doolan will appear in a solo show at Belmont 16ft Sailing Club on February 16. The popular comedian has been entertaining Australian audiences for 25 years and remains one of the country's most popular performers. While not tickling the funny bone of ...

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