The Black Sorrows
+ SPECIAL GUESTS TBA
Join Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows for a very special night.
Joe Camilleri has been at the forefront of the Australian music scene for decades as the leader of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Black Sorrows, and as writer of radio anthems Hit & Run, Shape I’m In, Chained To The Wheel, Harley & Rose and Never Let Me Go. He is the consummate entertainer constantly honing his craft, an ARIA Hall of Famer and a rock’n’roll lifer. Joe fronts The Black Sorrows, one of Australia’s most prolific and enduringly popular bands, renowned for their high-energy live shows, musicianship and infectious, roots-soaked blues rock. They’ve sold more than two million albums to date and won an ARIA Award for Best Group.
The Black Sorrows are celebrating The Black Sorrows’ Live from The Shangri-La, an incredible live recording that captures that spark that defines The Black Sorrows.
In Joe’s words: “Live from The Shangri-La gives you a sense of how far the Sorrows have come, of how we’re always moving forward as a band. It’s never about the past. Although we are aways celebrating where we been, we are constantly finding a new and fresh pathway… for the beyond.”
The joy of live music, the excitement of watching great performers playing off each other and feeding off the room, and the thrill of never knowing what is coming next but knowing it will be incredible is what The Black Sorrows are all about. Do not miss your chance to see The Black Sorrows.
PRESENTED BY QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL INC.
Miss Lou’s Blues, Oscar Ladell, Damon Smith, Laurel and the Painkillers
Get the gang together and experience a unique Australian mini-music festival on the legendary Blues Train. 
Grab your tickets now and party the night away with this spectacular lineup:
Miss Lou’s Blues, Oscar Ladell, Damon Smith, Laurel and the Painkillers. The Blues Train. Queenscliff. 7pm. SOLD OUT.
The Mcnamarr Project, Luke Greenhatch, Phil Coyne and the Wayward Aces, The Detonators
Get the gang together and experience a unique Australian mini-music festival on the legendary Blues Train.
Grab your tickets now and party the night away with this spectacular lineup:
The Mcnamarr Project, Luke Greenhatch, Phil Coyne and the Wayward Aces, The Detonators. The Blues Train. Queenscliff. 7pm. SOLD OUT.
Eddy Boyle & Marco Goldsmith, Brian Fraser, Bill Barber, Kaliopi & The Blue Messengers
Get the gang together and experience a unique Australian mini-music festival on the legendary Blues Train.
Grab your tickets now and party the night away with this spectacular lineup:
Eddy Boyle & Marco Goldsmith, Brian Fraser, Bill Barber, Kaliopi & The Blue Messengers. The Blues Train. Queenscliff. 7pm. SOLD OUT.
SOLD OUT.
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody – The Greatest Hits Tour
Starring internationally acclaimed Freddie Mercury tribute artist, Thomas Crane, Bohemian Rhapsody are back on the road again in 2023, with their Queen – Greatest Hits Tour.
Queen is among the greatest rock bands of the 20th century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock.
Now, after several sell-out tours, comes an all-new Queen tribute show from well-known Australian Freddie Mercury impersonator Thomas Crane and his band Bohemian Rhapsody.
Showcasing Queen hits from the 70s through to the 90s, Thomas and Bohemian Rhapsody bring back to life the visual excitement, theatrics, sound and stage energy as witnessed at a Queen concert.
From fabulous renditions of Queen’s greatest hits right through to Freddie’s trademark cheeky banter and singing contests with his audience, this show takes everything that made a Queen show unique and brings it back to life before your eyes and ears.
Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody will perform all the great hits like We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, A Kind of Magic, I Want To Break Free, Another One Bites the Dust, and of course – Bohemian Rhapsody.
Steve-O – The Bucket List Tour
Every idea on Steve-O’s Bucket List was so ill-advised, he never expected to go through with any of them. Until it was time to prepare for this tour.
Not only are the stunts more ridiculous than what you already know Steve-O for, he did them all, and made a highly XXX-rated, multimedia comedy show out of them. Not for kids, or for the faint of heart.
Please note – This is an X-rated show and is strictly for ages 18+
Don McLean – 50th Anniversary Tour, Support from Andrew Farris (INXS)
Featuring support act Andrew Farriss (INXS)
Don McLean is one of the most iconic in popular culture, most recognised for his song, “American Pie’, a ballad about the deterioration of teenage culture in America and the loss of innocence which has been named by the Recording Industry Association of America as one of the top five songs of the 20th century.
One of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history, Don McLean has a string of mega-hits such as ‘Vincent’, ‘Castles In The Air’ and many more. His catalogue of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, Weird ‘Al’ Yankovic and countless others. In 2015, one of McLean’s four handwritten manuscripts of the lyrics to “American Pie” was auctioned by Christie’s, selling for just over $1.2 Million. McLean was honoured in 2019 receiving his star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars and his song “And I love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding.
In 2020, Don signed a recording contract with Time Life/Warner Bros. Records to release his catalogue of recordings as well as the much anticipated new album Still Playin’ Favorites’ His famous song, “American Pie” will be featured in the Avenger’s Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie BIOS and much more to be announced. And when you think things are slowing down, not for Don who in 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of ‘American Pie’ with a world tour.
The Imperfects
We’re all imperfect. No one knows this better than The Imperfects podcast. And now, performing their first ever live show, co-hosts Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg are about to find out how truly imperfect they really are. Touring Australia in 2023, The Imperfects will be heading to venues in Geelong, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Perth.
The Imperfects
We’re all imperfect. No one knows this better than The Imperfects podcast. And now, performing their first ever live show, co-hosts Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg are about to find out how truly imperfect they really are. Touring Australia in 2023, The Imperfects will be heading to venues in Geelong, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Perth.
Raging Moby Live at Tanswells
Raging Moby return to Tanswells for another holiday special, Good Friday.
With them, ‘Keaper’ will be returning to Tanswells with their dreamy shoegaze sound.
‘Several Pleasures’ will be at the controls & have you dancing. He’s been making a name for himself as a knowledgeable collector & selector.
7PM til late.
Tickets are $15 + BF.
Dr. Sure’s Unusual Practice & Low Temperature Civics @ Tanswells
Those familiar with Dr Sure’s will remember the 2020 twin EPs Scomo Goes To Hawaii and While Aus Burns. Musically BUBBLE exists in a similar solo/experimental space – led by synths and drum machines – as opposed to the band-driven post-punk of LPs The West (2019) and Remember The Future? Vol. 2 & 1 (2021).
The relative success of the latter saw the band touring broadly and selling out shows throughout so-called Australia in 2022; gained rotation and Album of The Week honours across community radio; prompted a nomination for Music Victoria’s Best Rock/Punk work; scored supports for the likes of Tropical Fuck Storm; and culminated in a 22-date tour throughout the UK and Europe.
BUBBLE will be released on cassette and DSPs on April 14 via Marthouse Records. To complement the release, the band are heading up the East Coast throughout April. Catch them in Beechworth with sterling support from Low Temperature Civics.
Tickets are $15 at the door or in advance: https://events.humanitix.com/dr-sures-low-temperature-civics-tanswells
Nat’s What I Reckon – Yeah, Righto
Viral comedy champion, rock musician, mental health advocate and award-winning, best-selling author Nat’s What I Reckon has sold out tours and comedy festivals, published three books, a board game and a podcast, and clocked up over four million online followers and hundreds of millions of views on this wild ride he is on.
His hilarious social commentary, good-natured piss-taking and honest conversation about mental health have seen Nat performing live and selling out shows at comedy festivals and theatres all over Australia since 2020.
Come find out what the sweary rock’n’roll comedian has been up to with his brand new show. Book in early champs!
Friendlyjordies Presents: Brûz
This is about the most insane thing that’s ever happened to me – being sued for defamation. I am going to reveal to you for the first time the extraordinary lengths, the press, the legal system and the NSW coalition government conspired in order to protect one 50-year-old brat.
JORDAN SHANKS
Jordan Shanks is a controversial political satirist, investigative journalist and podcast creator. He has produced over 860 no-holds-barred videos for his YouTube channel, has over 800,000 thousand followers on social media, and his videos have been viewed over 195 million times.
Jordan hopes he will foster some sort of interest in socio-political discourse, maybe even stir positive change, but most people keep asking him to dress up as a high school kid he once knew. Sometimes he complies.
Tracks x FCD Party ft. Bodyjar
TRACKS x FCD PARTY
Featuring BODYJAR & Foam Dust Movie Screening.
For nearly 20 years now, Bodyjar have built their local & international following with relentless touring demonstrating their blistering high energy live shows, that have made them one of the most respected punk rock bands in the world.
Join us for a night of live music, art displays, and a screening of FCD’s new film, Foam Dust, celebrating 25 years of FCD Surfboards. There will be good food, drinks and great times, including an icy cold Blackmans Brewery beer upon entry to the party.
This event will take place on the lands of the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. FCD acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land and sea Country. We pay our respect to their elders, past, present and future.
Doors open: 6pm
Tickets: $25
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow | Ballarat
Grab a mate, grab a date… grab a ticket to the Roadshow!
Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 25th year! Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you!
Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing.
So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a much-needed comedy fix when the Roadshow comes to Ballarat.
NOTES:
– Doors and bar open 6.45pm for a 7.30pm start
– Seating for this event is not reserved. This event will sell out, and there will be no empty seats.
– Show running time is approximately 2 hrs 15 mins including 20 min interval
– Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older
– Smoke Machine/Hazer may be used during this performance
Desperate – to Party… with The Gems
They are finally back! Where they met… at the Shed…
After many years of Desperate Housewives… comes Desperate to Party – an event that everyone can attend – and party on!
The Gems – Trish and Sam and the band, will have you up and dancing, playing some games and just having a wow of a time. It’s time for the guys to join the fun and experience what the ladies have had for the past 8 years.
Big dance floor and licensed bar.
You will never know if you never go… and this is somewhere you need to go! To be part of the Party of 23!
- Doors open: 7:30pm
- Band: 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Book online now or alternatively call to speak with our friendly staff.
Groovin The Moo ft. Amy Shark, alt-J, Ballpark Music, Denzel Curry, The Chats, Confidence Man, Fatboy Slim, Eliza Rose, Omar Apollo and more
Groovin The Moo ft. Amy Shark, alt-J, Ballpark Music, Denzel Curry, The Chats, Confidence Man, Fatboy Slim, Eliza Rose, Omar Apollo and more . Prince of Wales Showgrounds. Bendigo. 12pm. $176.
Grampians Grape Escape 2023
The second ever Feel-Good Friday will kick off the festival weekend, where fun-seekers can begin the end of vintage celebrations dancing to 60’s classics from Shell Yeah, a Beach Boys cover band, crowd favourite 19-Twenty and Madhouse, a cover band who never fail to bring the ‘house’ down. This night is simply about grabbing a bite to eat from a food truck, a local drop at the festival ran bar and then following your feet to the dance floor whilst supporting the festival. Tickets are sold separately so you can just come on the Friday, or if you’ve got staying power, you can add FGF to your Saturday and or Sunday pass.