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ACO - Brahms Piano Quintet

BACH (arr. Tognetti) Canons on a Goldberg Ground, BWV1087 NANCARROW 3 Canons for Ursula IVES Concord Sonata (excerpts) BRAHMS Piano Quintet Brahms' Piano Quintet, both powerful and tender, is one of the masterworks of 19th-century chamber music, almost symphonic in its breadth and depth. Known for sharp, vibrant performances of programs that are anything but conventional, Jeremy Denk is America's most communicative pianist, as a writer, programmer and, most importantly, performer. He is able t...

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ACO - Mozart Clarinet Concerto

RAUTAVAARA A Finnish Myth DENISOV Selections from Paganini Caprices G FRÖST New Work BROADSTOCK Never Truly Lost (World Premiere) MOZART Symphony No.21 MOZART Clarinet Concerto Martin Fröst is probably the greatest clarinettist in the world, but more than that, he's a marvellous communicator and fantastic to watch. Astonishingly, he can dance while he plays, and his brother's new work has him performing as a marionette! Martin Fröst's recording of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto was named the best ...

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A-League - Newcastle Jets home games

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The history of football in the Newcastle region has created a love for good quality football, a desire to watch a team that will give everything they've got and a hope to see a strong club from the region aim for glory and shine on their stage. The 2012-2013 A-League season starts in October, with 27 matches played over 25 weeks. Come and cheer on the Newcastle Jets and enjoy the atmosphere at the clubs home ground, Hunter Stadium. Please ...

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Art Bazaar Cruise Market

Hunter Arts Network (HAN) has set up a series of Art Bazaar Cruise Markets to coincide with cruise ships arriving in Newcastle, which complement the quarterly Art Bazaars held around the Hunter. Locals and visitors are all invited to browse and shop at all Art Bazaars. More than 30 stallholders attended the first Art Bazaar Cruise Market on Saturday 19 January 2013 and tourists got a taste of Newcastle's vibrant art scene with some of the area's most talented artists showcasing their works. Vi...

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British and Irish Lions Tour - Newcastle

On Tuesday 11 June, the iconic British and Irish Lions will face a proud and passionate Combined Country side at Newcastle's Hunter Stadium. Newcastle and the Hunter are known for their beautiful beaches, fine wines and lush golf courses, so why not spoil yourself with a holiday to the one of NSW's most desirable regions when one of the world's most iconic sporting teams are in town. The Lions visit Australia just once every 12 years so book your travel package now through Australian Rugby Union...

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Department of Education and Trainings Star Struck Program

Star Struck is a self-funding not for profit program of the Department of Education and Communities. Star Struck showcases creative and performing arts throughout the Hunter Central Coast region by producing a high quality professionally stage regional event with a cast of over 3,500 public school students. The production is staged at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre each June following the Queens Birthday long weekend.

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Frock On! Newcastle

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Frock On! Newcastle was born out of a love of fashion and out of a passion for helping children in the region dealing with the day to day difficulties of autism. The ultimate goal is to turn Frock On! Newcastle into the best fashion show of its kind and in doing so, help to promote awareness and understanding of autism. Frock On! Newcastle was created by Vanessa Swilks and is now run together with co organiser Michelle Finlay. These special l...

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Fuelarama

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Fuelarama is a family event on the Newcastle foreshore that celebrates Newcastle's love of its Harbour and its car culture. The event includes the first round of the Australian Offshore Superboat Championship, (this year there will be world famous drivers from all over the world competing in this round of the championships), Ute Muster, USA vs Australian Muscle Car Show and Concert. Fuelarama attracted 10,000 people in its first year and 20...

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Hunter Paddle Challenge

it's back! the Hunter Paddle Challenge is back for the 2013. This year the event has been opened up to a wider range of crafts including but not limited to surf boats, dragon boats and outriggers. If you would like to challenge yourself this year then this is the event for you. The Hunter Paddle Challenge offers keen paddlers the choice of full 60 kilometre course or a half 30 kilometre course. The route traverses the scenic upper reaches of the Hunter River from Lorn near Maitland through farm ...

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Mattara Festival of Newcastle

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Mattara - Festival of Newcastle is a celebration of, and by the people of Newcastle and the Hunter, through a diverse range of skills and performances, at the picturesque Newcastle Foreshore. Dance, theatre, sculpture, art, food, music and environmental awareness are all on display in a fun atmosphere. The word Mattara, meaning hand, was inspired by the language of the Awabakal Aboriginal Dialect used by former natives of the Newcastle and La...

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NAB Newcastle Regional Show

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Newcastle AH and I Association has organised the Annual Newcastle Show since 1902. Membership of the Association and Volunteers exceeds 200. The vision of the AH and I Association is to conduct the best agricultural and industrial Show in regional NSW. Newcastle AH and I would like to offer all patrons the opportunity to visit a traditional show with good value for money featuring animal displays and competitions, agricultural exhibits, ...

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National Australia Day Maritime Festival

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Australia Day National Maritime Festival is a two day port based spectacular. The event provides a grand canvas reflecting the history of our nation and Newcastle as its first commercial port. Over the two days water based activities and events include: SLS harbour swim, National Ski Racing, wooden boat and steam boat displays, tug boat ballet, concerts on barges, fireworks, lasers shows and much more. The links between Australia and t...

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National Rugby League - Newcastle Knights Home Games

The Newcastle Knights are looking to take their third NRL premiership in 2013. This strong team, backed by one of the best coaches, Wayne Bennett, has the opportunity to strive for victory. Come watch the 2013 season unfold with the Newcastle Knights at their home ground at Hunter Stadium. Once you're at the stadium, let's here you cheer 'Go hard, Go Knights, Go proud'. The nearest train station to Hunter Stadium is Broadmeadow Station, approximately 1.5 kilometres away.

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Navy Australian Open Surf Boat Championship

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Australian Surf Rowers League has just completed a proud two year partnership with the Royal Australian Navy which has been embraced by the surf lifesaving community all around Australia and together surf lifesavers look forward to continued relationships for many years to come. The sport of surf rowing requires effective team work and a high level of fitness, two attributes of the Royal Australian Navy. Surf rowing as a sport is an ideal ...

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Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo is your chance to grab a bargain on the latest caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, slide ons, 5th wheelers, camping equipment, tents, holiday park displays, tourism displays, caravan, 4WDand touring accessories and much more. Unbeatable discounts, a huge range of products, free parking and the opportunity to browse and buy from over 150 exhibits attracts 25, 000 people to this popular event e...

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Newcastle Jazz Festival

Enjoy a wonderful weekend of great jazz and take an opportunity to catch up with the Australia wide Jazz family. The Newcastle Jazz Festival, is held on the last weekend in August. It is regarded as one of the best Jazz Festivals in Australia with 40 bands, 65 superb hours of jazz. Exciting mainstream, traditional, swing and big bands... in fact, something for everyone! It will be a huge party and a fabulous weekend of great jazz celebrating the 25th annual Newcastle Jazz Festival.

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nib Hunter Festival of Sport

The annual nib Hunter Festival of Sport provides both children and adults of all ages with an opportunity to participate in a choice of over 40 different sports through come and try days, coaching clinics and tournaments. Activities will take place in a variety of sporting venues and fields throughout the Hunter Region. Sporting teams will attend from various cities and towns throughout Australia and compete for the title of nib champion. The event is aimed at both the beginner who may like to t...

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PBR Brendon Clark Invitational

You don't forget the first time you experience the brutal power of a bull up close. Nothing else compares to watching first hand “Man against powerful beast”. You certainly won’t forget the person who invited you to experience the Professional Bull Riders. The PBR invites you to share the best. The 2013 PBR Brendon Clark Invitational is filled with extreme sporting entertainment live at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre. This is not a rodeo – this is the mother of all extreme sports wrapped ...

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Real Film Festival

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The inaugural Real Film Festival is set to illuminate Newcastle this April. A combination of new and existing feature film screenings, industry workshops and a short film competition, the Real Film Festival has been created to foster the art of storytelling real events through film. For more information please visit the website.

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Russian National Ballet Theatre - Newcastle Civic Theatre

Tchaikovsky's instantly recognisable music set against the wonderfully dark story of good against evil; Swan Lake is one of the most famous and loved of all ballets. This production by Evgeny Amosov, Artistic Director of The Russian National Ballet Theatre, is heralded around the world. One of the most extravagant theatrical events of all time, the original St Petersburg staging of The Nutcracker in 1890 was a remarkable illustration of the Russian Imperial style at its peak. It is known as one...

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Summer Art Bazaar 2013

Major Sponsor - Moray and Agnew Lawyers Original handcrafted goods from over 100 local Hunter Arts Network artists. Meet artists and designers from the Hunter and enjoy Summer Art Bazaar at Civic Park, in the heart of Newcastle, adjacent to the gallery precinct and close to Darby Street. Enjoy the artist demonstrations while you browse and shop. Fulfil your Christmas shopping at Summer Art Bazaar with unusual gifts and one-off pieces.

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Surfest Newcastle

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** In 2013 Surfest will celebrate its 28th year and continue its status as Australia's largest festival of surfing. Some of the world's best professional surfers will return to Newcastle to battle it out for the prestigious Mark Richards Trophy in the Burton Toyota Pro, and join the honour roll of past champions including Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, Mick Fanning and Tom Carroll. A six-star Women's ASP World Tour Star Event and an internationally ...

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Taste Of The World Beer Festival

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Newcastle and the Hunter are renowned for great boutique beers and world famous wines. A great range of both plus a variety of foods and great entrainment will be on display at the 2013 Taste of the World Beer Festival; held at the Newcastle Harness Racing Club. Saturday night features a race meeting with all the excitement of harness racing under lights. Local musicians Mark Wells and CrocQ will perform on Sunday. Food displays include: Hu...

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This Is Not Art Festival

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** This Is Not Art is Australia's premier independent arts and media festival, which is held in Newcastle each year over the October long weekend. This Is Not Art (affectionately known as TINA) is dedicated to showcasing the work and ideas of communities not included in other major festivals, highlighting emerging trends and providing national networking opportunities for niche communities and the highly curious. TINA is made up of four indep...

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