NEWSLETTER
Hi Everyone
This is the link to my website: www.dancersgigguide.com.au
It is hard to keep up with the latest, so please feel free to call the helpline 134 COVID (13 42 68), to find out for yourself.
For updates go to www.covid19.qld.gov.au
LOCKDOWN IN THE 11 LGA AREAS IS EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST 4PM.
Queensland reported 13 new community cases of COVID-19 today, triggering a longer lockdown in the state's south-east which will now run until Sunday.
The 13 cases are all linked to a known outbreak which now numbers 31, Deputy Premier Steven Miles said, and includes seven students from Ironside State School who tested positive overnight. Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Logan City, Redlands, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast LGAs
THIS APPLIES FROM 4PM TODAY SATURDAY UNTIL 4PM TUESDAY. STAY HOME unless its necessary to go out. Minimise your movements.
The Gold Coast Italo Australian and a lot of other venues are closed or open for takeaways only). Entertainment is cancelled or postponed in all these areas as people are directed to stay home. I've started to mark some but can't keep up at the moment.
Copied from above website on Thu 29th July at 4:45pm:
Queensland restrictions update
From 6am AEST Friday 30 July until 6am AEST Friday 6 August face mask restrictions continue to apply for South East Queensland. This includes anyone who has been to the impacted areas in South East Queensland in the last 14 days.
South East Queensland LGAs
UNTIL 6.00am Friday 6 August 2021.
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Masks:
A mask must be worn at all times when outside of your place of residence, including in workplaces, where safe to wear a mask and you cannot physically distance, on public transport and when doing non‑vigorous exercise.
Masks can be removed when seated for eating or drinking.
All other restrictions are as per the rest of Queensland.
Restrictions for all of Queensland
FROM 6:00am Friday 23 July 2021 to 6.00am Friday 20 August.
Gatherings: Up to 100 people can gather in homes. No limit for people gathering in outdoor public spaces.
Indoor premises: One person per 2m2 or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity (e.g. restaurants, cafés, pubs, clubs, museums, art galleries, places of worship and convention centres) and need to comply with the COVID Safe Checklist.
One person per 2m2 for short-term accommodation (including hostels, B&Bs and short‑term rentals)
One person per 2m2 at indoor play areas and need to comply with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Hospitals, aged care and disability centres: Anyone who is a close contact, or has been in a declared hotspot or interstate exposure venue of concern must not visit any Queensland hospital residential aged care facility or disability accommodation services.
Indoor wedding ceremonies: One person per 2m2 or 200 people or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity (whichever is the greater)
All guests can dance (indoors and outdoors) subject to the one person per 2m2 rule.
Indoor funerals: One person per 2m2 or 200 people or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity (whichever is the greater).
Indoor events: One person per 2m2 or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity and need to comply with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Ticketed venues: 100% capacity with allocated seating (e.g. theatre, live music, cinemas, indoor sports, universities and other higher education institutions).
Stadiums: 75% allocated seated and ticketed capacity for stadiums over 20,000 people (with COVID Safe Site Specific Plan).
Patrons must wear a mask at all times, including when seated. Masks can be removed when eating or drinking.
Patrons must be seated to eat and drink.
Self-service food: No restrictions.
23 Jul 2021: Dancing is not permitted indoors unless at a wedding, dance studio or dance class. ... operate an area for dancing on the basis that no more than 1 person per 2m.
Restrictions for Impacted Areas – South East Queensland | Health and…
and on the same website:
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/restrictions-impacted-areas
23 Jul 2021: You are required to wear a mask when dancing indoors or outdoors and you cannot physically distance. ... If you are unable to get a surgical mask, any paper or cloth masks are fine to use.
( A COMMENT ON FACEBOOK FROM:
Joseph Joynson
A lot of this depends on the specific risk assessments and arrangements that the specific operators have made and if or not Alcohol and food are served AND the detailed reputation for the venues proper management.
I know of one dance venue that had to hand over their liquor licence in order to open for dancing.
They where " raided/ inspected" a couple of times and found, they and their clients to be in compliance AND where invited to have their liquor licence returned.
There are several other venues that have been running classes and opening for dancing while others have not ...... it all comes down to how everything is managed and the minute detail in their management plan AND their proven ability to run the venue in compliance.
Several venues have been "raided/ inspected" ..... the smart ones have come up all smiles others have been given stern warnings. )
Changes have been made to South Tweed Sports Club gigs on Wednesday 28th July, so please download the latest copy of the gig guide for updates. I've still got quite a few gaps in the August gig guide. I have just done a search of all of those websites and their August gig guides are's uploaded yet. If you are an artist and have a gig on Sunday that I haven't listed, please let me know so that I can update it. I'll keep checking these websites daily until they update. Some won't do it until 1st of the month, but as that is a weekend, some of them might not do the update until the Mon/Tues.
Sunday 25th July.
The Gold Coast Exposure sites have grown, and now include:
Shopping Centres Pacific Fair, Harbour Town, Q Super Centre and Westfield Helensvale are among the locations placed on alert.
Goodstart Early Learning in Parkwood is also listed numerous times over a two week period.
An infected person also visited the playgrounds at Broadwater Parklands last Saturday.
A number of sites are listed as high risk which will force potentially hundreds of people into 14 days quarantine.
Gold Coast places of alert at the Chempro Chemist at the Q Super Centre, and the Black Swan Coffee Shop at the Q Super Centre, both on Friday in the early afternoon, and Pacific Fair on Saturday afternoon.
If you have been in any of the sites mentioned in the news, please get checked a.s.a.p. for your own peace of mind, and those who care for you and that you care for, and quarantine for 14 days as recommended.
I'm lucky I haven't been to those places, after those dates, so I'm safe, but I'll still go and have a check tomorrow, just to be on the safe side.
Stay home as much as possible and stay safe, and wear those masks if you're out.
Pauline.
Queensland restrictions update
South East Queensland LGAs
FROM 6:00am Friday 23 July 2021 to 6.00am Friday 30 July.
(Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Logan City, Redlands, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast LGAs)
Masks:
A mask must be worn at all times when outside of your place of residence, including in workplaces, where safe to wear a mask and you cannot physically distance, on public transport and when doing non‑vigorous exercise.
Masks can be removed when seated for eating or drinking.
All other restrictions are as per the rest of Queensland.
Restrictions for all of Queensland
FROM 6:00am Friday 23 July 2021 to 6.00am Friday 20 August.
Gatherings: Up to 100 people can gather in homes. No limit for people gathering in outdoor public spaces.
Indoor premises: One person per 2m2 or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity (e.g. restaurants, cafés, pubs, clubs, museums, art galleries, places of worship and convention centres) and need to comply with the COVID Safe Checklist.
One person per 2m2 for short-term accommodation (including hostels, B&Bs and short‑term rentals)
One person per 2m2 at indoor play areas and need to comply with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Hospitals, aged care and disability centres: Anyone who is a close contact, or has been in a declared hotspot or interstate exposure venue of concern must not visit any Queensland hospital residential aged care facility or disability accommodation services.
Indoor wedding ceremonies: One person per 2m2 or 200 people or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity (whichever is the greater)
All guests can dance (indoors and outdoors) subject to the one person per 2m2 rule.
Indoor funerals: One person per 2m2 or 200 people or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity (whichever is the greater).
Indoor events: One person per 2m2 or 100% allocated seated and ticketed capacity and need to comply with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Ticketed venues: 100% capacity with allocated seating (e.g. theatre, live music, cinemas, indoor sports, universities and other higher education institutions).
Stadiums: 75% allocated seated and ticketed capacity for stadiums over 20,000 people (with COVID Safe Site Specific Plan).
Patrons must wear a mask at all times, including when seated. Masks can be removed when eating or drinking.
Patrons must be seated to eat and drink.
Self-service food: No restrictions.
COVID Safe Events
https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/covid-safe-events
23 Jul 2021: Dancing is not permitted indoors unless at a wedding, dance studio or dance class. ... operate an area for dancing on the basis that no more than 1 person per 2m.
Restrictions for Impacted Areas – South East Queensland | Health and…
and on the same website:
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/restrictions-impacted-areas
23 Jul 2021: You are required to wear a mask when dancing indoors or outdoors and you cannot physically distance. ... If you are unable to get a surgical mask, any paper or cloth masks are fine to use.
Masks
All Queenslanders must wear a mask when at stadiums, at an airport, and on a domestic or international flight departing or arriving in Queensland.
While not mandatory, you are encouraged to: carry a mask with you at all times when you leave home; wear a mask when travelling on public transport, in a taxi or ride share; in shopping centres; or in any indoor or outdoor space when physical distancing is not possible.
Borders, travel and hotspots
You must complete a travel declaration to enter Queensland from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand. This includes Queensland residents. More information about borders, hotspots and travel declarations can be found on the Queensland Border Declaration Pass website.
P.S. I heard on the news last night (and so did others) that dancing was permitted as long as masks were worn. The official release above doesn't state that. I think the official stance is no dancing in public venues, unless it's a dance class, studio or wedding. Pauline
If you want to check it out for yourself, please go to the official website, www.covid19.qld.gov.au
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Hotspots update
All of New South Wales will be a declared hotspot from 1am AEST Friday 23 July 2021. A New South Wales border zone will come into effect at this time.
A lot of Qld from the Gold Coast to North of Tewantin Noosa, inland including Toowoomba.
This may affect some of the entertainment where the entertainers are from across the borders, so please check with the venue before venturing out to see your favourite band, as they could be changed without notification. Pauline.
IF YOU'RE IN DOUBT WHETHER EVENTS ARE STILL ON, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE VENUE OR THE ARTISTS.
We must remember that most of our dancers in the Rock n Roll scene are in their 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, and are in the vulnerable group, so if anyone has any symptoms (even if it's 'just a cold') please stay home to protect everyone else.
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Things have eased a little and more numbers are now allowed through the door but BYO supper and drinks is still in place for dances. Social groups and family groups can sit together, with 1.5mtrs between each group.
There is still in place the contract tracing lists and RSVP LIMITED NUMBERS NO WALK INs for all dances.
SINGLES ARE WELCOME TO DANCES and you can change partners with hand sanitizing in between partners.
I have been asked to mention that all Recreational Structured Partner Dancing /Classes are RSVP and LIMITED Numbers or Invitation Only at present NO WALK INs..........if you decide not to attend a dance/event that you have Booked for... please remember to cancel your booking so others can attend.......if you forget to do this you might not be invited to the next event.
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The 2021 Super Cruiise combining Rock the Boat and Cruising Country has now been postponed until next year, see Cruises tab at the top (Festivals/Cruises)
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Tribute to the King - Elvis Cruise
Departing Brisbane, 4 nights, visiting Airlie Beach 29 March 2022, or 3 nights on 12 May 2023.
Or Departing Sydney, 4 nights, visiting Moreton Island (Tangalooma), 25 April 2022.
Or Departing Melbourne, 4 nights, visiting Kangaroo Island, on 12 December 2022.
For more info contact:
The Travel Studio, Q Super Centre, Mermaid Waters, Ph (07) 5572 7272
Email: reception@thetravelstudio.com.au or lifestyle@thetravelstudio.com.au
Please mention that you read about it from Pauline!
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FOR SALE:
Sico Professional Portable Dance Floor. As new. Very little use. 16 sq mtr (16 Panels)
Complete with side skirts and Storage Trolley. Replacement Cost $7k.
SALE PRICE $3500
Contact Ray: 0438 704 484
Click here for (photo 1), (photo 2), (photo 3), (photo 4),
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THIS WEEKEND on the Gold Coast/Northern NSW:
(for the full list, download the Monthly gig guide)
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THIS WEEKEND in Brisbane:
(for the full list, download the monthly gig guide)
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WHAT’S COMING UP:
I have added a new list of up and coming festivals under the Cruises tab at the top of the page.
VENUES: (in alphabetical order)
Qld Rock and Roll Diners and Cafes...
Ricks Diner in Palmwoods - magic little haunt.
The Thunderbird Cafe, Jones St, Mooloolabah
Victoria Point RnR Cafe, 7 Masters Ave
Eagle Rock Cafe Laidley, Eagle Rock Cafe, Toogoolawah.
Helltown Hotrods, in Gympie. Entertainment every Sunday.
And if you're in Hawaii check out Bubba Gumps. What a fantastic set up. The decor really rocks.
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Beenleigh RSL
Entertainment is starting to happen:
Regular Friday night entertainment from 6:00-10:00pm, and
on Thursdays twice a month from 11:30-1:30 with Linda Street.
Wed night trivia 7pm with Linda.
Call 3287 4000 to book now.
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Burleigh Bears
Entertainment on Fridays 7pm and Sundays 3:00pm
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The Burleigh Heads Bowls Club -
entertainment on Saturday nights. Great dance floor.
Bistro and bar service available.
PH: 5535 1023
Cnr Connor St & Park Ave, Burleigh
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Burleigh Head Sports Club
Sunday afternoon Entertainment listed in the gig guide. Small dance floor.
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CABOOLTURE RSL has been renamed Sports Central Caboolture. They have entertainment on Fri/Sat at 6pm and Sun at 2pm.
This is a different club from Caboolture Sports which also has entertainment.
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Carina Leagues Club - have ripped up their dance floor, I have been told.
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C.ex Coffs, C.ex Woolgoolga and C.ex Urunga (no entertainment listed, so no dancing- OPEN):
C.EX COFFS - Open from Monday 1 June 11am, members only.
C.EX WOOLGOOLGA - Open from Tuesday 2 June 11am, members only
C.EX URUNGA - Open from Wednesday 3 June 11am, members only.
No entertainment at these venues at this stage.
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City Golf Club Toowoomba, has restarted putting on a little entertainment.
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CLUB BEENLEIGH
entertainment is on, dancing allowed, restricted numbers.
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Club Pine Rivers have done renovations but there is still no dance floor, even though they put on entertainment in their cafe area.
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Club Robina is starting their Sunday afternoon entertainment again with solo artists from 12:00 - 4:00pm, and introducing Friday evenings from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. (Members prize draw is up to $950 on 6th August)
Morning melodies show with Tommy Memphis with a guest artist, who he interviews. 11am-2pm, doors open 10am. On Wed 11 August the guest artist is Tony Worsley! He is such a great entertainer. This does book out so please call to book 5593 1011.
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Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre, 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta, Ph 5536 4050 (couples dancing cancelled, i.e. RnR & New Vogue.
Masks to be worn walking through the club but can be removed to do your exercise class.
Tuesdays are an Incredible Dance Day.
9:00am - tap class - STILL ON
10:30am - Senior Ballet - STILL ON
1:00pm - Social Sequence New Vogue Revision & Dancing
6:30pm - Rock 'n' Roll Dancing CANCELLED
Rock n Roll Nights on Tuesdays CANCELLED
6:30-9:30pm
with musicians on rotation.
BYO water and towel.
Great dance floor.
Covid restrictions apply.
Rock n Roll lesson with Eddy, CANCELLED
Wednesdays 1-3pm
$5 entry.
BYO water and towel.
Great dance floor.
Covid restrictions apply.
Fridays - New Vogue Sequence Dance Lessons with Ken Church CANCELLED
1-2pm Beginners
2-3pm Intermediates
$5 members / $7 non-members.
BYO water and towel.
Great dance floor.
Covid restrictions apply.
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Diggers Sports Club (previously Surfers RSL)
Wednesdays are dance days:
Rock n Roll dance afternoons from 1:00-5:00pm - with Boogie Boyz. Plenty of room on the dance floor.
Car parking in the Bruce Bishop car park opposite in Beach Road at a cost of $5 for the day.
If you're not working, come and have a fun afternoon.
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EASTS LEAGUES - OPEN - entertainment
Every Friday and Saturday night, soloist, and duos on Sunday arvo from 1-5pm. Gig Guide is updated.
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On the third Sunday of each month (except January) between 2:00 and 4:00 pm,
at the Geebung Bowls Club,
Brisbane’s Second Wind Big Band will be resuming its series of concert dances -
celebrating the 75th anniversary of Allied Forces big band concert tours in Queensland during WW2.
The Second Wind Big Band is a not-for-profit community band, and if you are so inclined, bring your dancing shoes because there will be a large dance floor directly in front of the bandstand.
For further information please phone Arthur on 0407 590513.
Car park entry off Robinson Road West, Geebung, (opp Meals on Wheels).
Entry $6.00 incl lucky door prize. Fresh scones with jam & cream $2 for afternoon tea, raffle and dance floor, tea & coffee available.
For table bookings: Geebung Bowls Club 3263 3133.
The following dance concert dates are booked (same venue) are:
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GOLD COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, 9 Markeri St, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218. Phone: 5572 3463
Practice for Next Tuesday from 1.00 pm will go ahead. With Covid restrictions in place, a mask must be worn while standing and walking around, being served etc. All to sign in on app, or in writing. Vocalists can sing without a mask.
Please email phone, or see our Facebook page, for all information as it changes daily.
OUR SOCIALS ARE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH. 1st August, 2021 - THIS IS NOW CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN FOR 3 DAYS.
Featuring, Gold Coast Country Music Club Band, and WALK-UP ARTISTS:
PLEASE bring 3 corded charts for the band, and your copy, of Country Music Songs.
Two songs each artist, duo or group. Extra performance, if time permits later.
Practice is Thursday 22nd July, and Tuesday 27th July ( Everyone welcome, new artists are most welcome.)
Please phone, Band Leader Steve Fisher, 0427 538 266. Steve also a teacher of Banjo and Guitar. (Special price for mention of GCCMC.)
Raffles, lucky door prize, Member’s draw, Cash money board draw. Best Country Songs by a walk-up artist on the day, prize.
Bar services, and tea and coffee, cakes etc. purchased at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, and nice meals from $13.00 on Sundays.
Air conditioned. Put on your dancing shoes, and rock or boot scoot to some great music, on a great roomy dance floor, allowing
dancers to spread out. We are a non-profit organization.
MEMBERSHIP FEES: Juniors are most welcome, and will be supported by our Band Manager Steve Fisher, and the Band.
Juniors 8 years up to 16 years, $1.00 joining fee, & free entry, to Sunday Socials
Joining fee : 16 years to 65 years $7.50 or $6.00 pensioners... Club Members, Entry fee $4.00. Non-Members $5.00, Social Sundays.
Membership fees due by 30th June 2021.
Thank you to Q Growers Market, Q Super Centre, for a great fruit and Vegetable tray, for our raffles.
Thank you, ChemPro Chemist, at Q Super Centre, for donating beautiful quality goods, and raffle arrangements.
Thank you This Is Australia Migration Services, for Printing newsletters.
We kindly ask, all performers please keep it Country Music.
Information: President: Eve, Mobile 0412 054 188:
Maureen Cooper : Secretary, Phone, 0405 942 051 Email : secretary2020gccmc@gmail.com
Gold Coast Country Music Club Inc P.O. Box 5380, Q Super Centre, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218.
Please click onto our FB page for all update information. https://www.facebook.com/GoldCoastCMClub
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The Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club (known as The Italian Club) - CLOSED UNTIL WEDNESDAY DUE TO 3-DAY LOCKDOWN FROM 4PM SATURDAY.
MONDAYS
Closed
TUESDAYS
The 'GC Rockers' will take care of you every Tuesday night (CANCELLED 3RD AUGUST) here at the club with our Rock'n'roll nights. Everyone and every level welcome!
Advanced lesson: 6:30pm
Beginners lesson: 7-7:45pm
Different live rock'n'roll band every week: 8-10pm
$15 non GC Rockers member (inc.lucky door tix)
$10 GC Rockers members (includes lucky door & raffle tix)
WEDNESDAYS
Due to Covid implications and hardships, the line dancing has been cancelled until further notice.
We now have 'ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA & PASTA' every Wednesday night from 5-7pm.
Adults: $20
Kids: $10 (under 12 years old)
THURSDAYS
Come and be a star on the stage every Thursday night from 5-10pm with our Karaoke.
Hosted by Big Boppa, you are sure to have a fun cruisy night of singing, laughing and entertainment.
Free entry
5-10pm
FRIDAYS
Latin is BACK on Friday nights.
We have a few different Latin acts that perform at the club.
'The Cuban Divas & Los Muchachos' are a brilliant trio that captivate the audience with their lively stage presence, hot rhythms and excellent shadow dance lessons.
We also have visits and performances by some of the Gold Coast Salsa Team on the nights that Cuban Divas perform.
Other Fridays we have 'Flora Mercer & Juan' performing. They bring their cool vibes to the stage with congas, keyboards and amazing vocals.
You also have the opportunity to jump up on stage and sing with them as a live duo, or karaoke style.
Both acts are free entry and are on from 7-10pm.
SATURDAYS
Please see our August calendar (link below) for all our amazing shows each Saturday night.
7th - Johnny Cash & The Tennesse Two
14th - Closed for private function
21st - Peter Scott Davies as Elvis in An American Trilogy, with Kokomo(Katie & Vern) as his support act
28th - Street Cafe - That 60's & 70's show
SUNDAYS
For the month of August, our Sundays are about great music, great food and wonderful company.
We are alternating each week between musical acts:
Michael Asma & Kokomo (Katie & Vern). (Kokomo on 1st, 15th and 29th August, Michael Asma on 8th and 22nd August)
Both know how to keep a crowd engaged, get the dance floor full and keep you all smiling and feeling fantastic.
Rock'n'roll music, country music, all the classics you know and love.
Free entry
Meat raffles
There's something for everyone here at the Italo Club in the month of August!
Make sure you call us TO BOOK A TABLE on: 5575 1966!
Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00pm
2021
(click here for August flyer)
August:
Fri 6th: Dave Gray (free entry). Bookings Ph 5575 1966
Sat 7th: Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two - Tickets only $10. Selling fast, book now, ph 5575 1966.
Fri 13th Cuban Divas and Los Muchachos (free entry) Bookings Ph 5575 1966
Sat 14th Closed for private function
Fri 20th Flora Mercer & Juan (free entry.) Bookings: Ph 5575 1966
Sat 21st: Peter Scott Davies as Elvis with supporting act Kokomo (Katie & Vern). MC John Bruce & special guest. $15 entry. Bookings
essential 5575 1966.
Fri 27th: Cuban Divas & Los Muchachos (Free entry) Bookings Ph 5575 1966
Sat 28th: Street Cafe (60's & 70's show), $10 entry. Bookings essential Ph 5575 1966.
Marco's Italian Restaurant open for delicious Italian Meals for Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm Tuesday - Sunday and Dinner, 6:00-9:00pm Tuesday to Saturday, and for breakfast as well on Saturdays and Sundays (office opens 9:00am to 2:30pm Wed - Friday for bookings, or book on line under Restaurant tab). Varied menu, plenty of choice to suit all tastes. Great service, friendly staff.
Bar is open Wed and Thurs 10am-3pm and 5pm til late.
Fri from 10am til late, and Sat from 5pm til late, Sundays 12:00 till about 5pm.
Fun, friends, family and community atmosphere.
18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters Qld 4226.
Ph: (07) 5575 1966 or
0499 074 910
reception@italoaustralianclub.com
https://italoaustralianclub.com.au
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Helltown Hotrods, 1009 Old Bruce Hwy, Kybong, Gympie Qld 4570
Sat 10-4 pm Sun 10-4pm
Licensed Bar, Cafe, Hotrod Builds and restorations, Old school signs, Auto fabrication, Customising,
Cafe, Shop, Showroom Sundays live music, Family
Blues on Saturdays 12:00-3:00pm and Rock n Roll on Sundays 1:30am - 2:30pm
August:
Sun 1st: Rhythm Ratz BAND CHANGE DUE TO ILLNESS. The RocknRollaBilly band
Sat 7th: Rhythm Section
Sun 8th: Slim Gritty BAND CHANGE Diamond Doug Wilshire
Sat 14th: Vix & the HooDoo Blues
Sun 15th: Rosewood Slim
HELLTOWN THROWDOWN CAMPOUT WEEKEND
Sat 21st: 'Smokin Dan' 2:30pm-5:00pm
The RocknRollaBillys 6:00pm-9:00pm
Sun 22nd: The Wild Ones 11:30-2:30pm
Sat 28th: Coojee Timms
Sun 29th: 'Smokin Firebirds
You don't have to book but to secure a table it is best to book, walk ins welcome.
Ph 0431 109 728 or message the facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/Hell-Town-Hotrods
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Kedron-Wavell Services Club Inc.
WE ARE EXCITED TO BE BACK!
No promotional discounts, offers, points or vouchers will be able to be used for payment at this time.
Staff are onsite from 10.30am every day to make a booking. PHONE US DIRECT TO BOOK ON 07 3350 0920.
Please remember that we must comply with COVID19 dining directives. We highly recommend you join when entering the foyer to make the process quick and easy for you. We are offering all non members the chance to join instantly for a 1 year for a $1 digital membership! They will be offering solo music (Fri & Sat nights).
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Marburg Dances:
Saturdays, only every 2 weeks or so, all dates in the gig guides with bands.
Showgrounds Hall, 54 Queen St.
7-11pm Saturdays. $20pp for Let's Dance Band, or $15pp for all other bands, correct money please.
BYO supper/drinks, no alcohol under Covid plan.
Limited numbers, no walk ins, RSVP (bookings essential)
To book please give us your details...
Name, Address, Phone Number & Postcode.
Please do one of the following:
Email us at marburgshow@gmail.com
or text Sue Kinde 0409 481 681
or text Ross Buchanan 0477 772 531.
Thanks.
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Maryborough Sports Club - Music is starting to happen again but not every weekend.
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Memphis Mayhem Radio station is based on the Gold Coast, and a good Rock n Roll station.
The have good events from time to time, and play music form local bands.
(Sunday 11am 4th July "Divine Divas" presented by Ms Cherry Divine.)
Tommy Memphis joins Rebb each Friday morning.
Tune into 101.3FM - check them out on:
http://www.memphismayhemradio.com/
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The Paradise Point Bowls Club - CLOSED UNTIL WEDNESDAY DUE TO 3-DAY LOCKDOWN FROM 4PM SATURDAY 31ST
AUGUST:
Friday night dining room, 5:30-8:30pm Friday night, Bar stage 7:30-10:30pm (note change of times)
6th: Phil Langdon CANCELLED 6th: The Foxtails CANCELLED
13th: Col Wilson 13th: Rockin Bodgies
20th: Peter Tuitama 20th: Rapture
27th: Doug Stuart 27th: Dance On band
Saturday night, Bar stage 6:00-10:00
7th: The Raiders CANCELLED
14th: Razzle Dazzle The Raiders
21st: Good Company
28th: Galaxy trio
Sunday Afternoon: Bar Stage 2:00-6:00pm
1st: SoulCutz CANCELLED
8th: Winkworth & Street
15th: Outrageous duo
22nd: Mikky & The Other Guy
29th: Dave Gray duo
SEPTEMBER
Friday night dining room, 5:30-8:30pm Friday night, Bar stage 7:30-10:30pm
3rd: Col Wilson 3rd: Floorburners
10th: Fabian 10th: Roller Coasters
17th: Phil Langdon 17th: ChevvyXpress
24th: Peter Tuitama 24th: Double Vision
Saturday night, Bar stage 6:00-10:00
4th: Tracy Vaughan Trio
11th: Razzle Dazzle
18th: Rockafellas
25th: Zone Trio
Sunday Afternoon: Bar Stage 2:00-6:00pm
5th: Hitmen (Father's Day)
12th: Dave Gray duo
19th: Raff De duo
26th: Brad Johns
We'd love to see you soon.
22 Thrush Ave, Paradise Point. (see VENUES page)
Ph (07) 5577 1948
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CLUB CHANGE OF NAME:
The Sherwood Services Club has had a name change to Westside HQ, 3 Clewley St, Corinda 4075, Ph 3379 8555.
https://www.westsidehq.org.au/whats-on/music/
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Sandgate Youth Festival
It’s exciting news for young bands, dance groups, and solo artists, because the Northside’s newest youth music festival is back.
Local young performers are being asked to refine their audition tapes for the third annual Sandgate Youth Festival, to be held in October.
Deagon Ward Councillor Jared Cassidy said the festival was a unique event on the Brisbane music scene.
“The festival gives young and emerging performers an opportunity to perform for their community and compete for some great prizes,” Jared said.
“A few years ago, I joined forces with Brendon Hofmeier from local business Beat Connection to put this event together and it’s gone from strength to strength, even during COVID.
“We are putting the call out for young performers to send in their auditions. The last two years has seen some amazing talent from solo artists to dance groups and bands. We know the competition will be hot this year.”
All artists keen to make the grade must submit a performance of a full song by 15 September. The top eight acts will be announced on 23 September and will go on to compete at the festival on 23 October.
Last year, dynamic dance crew Fifth Dynasty took out the top prize of $500.
Send a link with your audition to sandgateyouthfestival@gmail.com
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Southport RSL - Now have Friday / Saturday / Sunday and Monday free entertainment.
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SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB: Open Entertainment on again, good dancing music.
SEAGULLS: New dance floor with dance classes with Mark Wilson.
BALLINA RSL - Open - More entertainment is happening these days.
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Sporties Tuncurry, NSW
DeeJay Jimmy D's Rock n Roll Dance Party
50's in Style Rhythm Impact!
Every 4th Saturday each month
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SUNNYBANK SPORTS & COMMUNITY - have now got live entertainment on every day of the week except Tuesdays.
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Tamborine Diner is back - 12 Main Western Rd, Tamborine Mountain. Ph 5545 0406 for bookings.
Every Friday night - Live music is back by Indigo Dusk.
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TWIN TOWNS: Entertainment listed in Gig Guides
I have been hearing rumours of entertainment starting up again, and I know there are a lot of dissappointed dancers that Twin Towns are not doing much entertainment over Cooly Rocks On period, so I wrote to them to ask for information and this is their response:
Hi Pauline,
I am still doing the entertainment.
We are beginning Wednesdays again and yes there will be a rotation of styles and after the trial period the ones which are well patronised with good uptake of spend across all areas will be retained and possibly expanded, and those which do not perform will be deleted.
As for Cooly Rocks On here is a detailed response sent to an earlier complainant.
“Cooly Rocks is a Gold Coast event, taken over this year by Major Events Gold Coast. It was uncertain if the event would even occur this year until about February and even then they were making plans for further border closures.
One of their contingencies, which will be the case this year, is that the entire event will occur north of the Qld border. This is also a reflection of their new funding model which is entirely Gold Coast rate payer funder. For the first time I can ever remember we were not asked or even offered a chance to participate in any form, financially or otherwise.
Cooly Rocks poses a huge conundrum for us in that is so commercially unviable, but enjoyed by many. This is due to many factors, especially road closures and also it being a public holiday long weekend in NSW and not in Qld now and for a number of years. It's also a reality that the dance crowd historically do keep our regular members away, are incredibly costly to entertain and do not use all the services sufficiently to make the festival period viable. This is not a new phenomenon but one that in the current climate we were certainly not keen to willingly and knowingly replicate. We will have some genre specific acts, they just won't dominate the venue for the duration.
Prior to COVID the free entertainment costs for the club had risen to over $800,000.00 per annum. This wasn't sustainable so we were already in the process of looking for opportunities for savings along with better targeting and COVID certainly provided a reset. We are now in the process of progressively reintroducing free entertainment and measuring the impact of these events on the overall club. Sadly, judging success on the number of dancers or anything else of this type does not equate to being able to pay the bills in a depressed and post COVID environment. The reality is that despite any desire for it to be otherwise the profits from the sale of drinks and gaming are what fund entertainment, both paid and free. Until these income sources are at a point where they can subsidise more entertainment we will need to be careful with our expenditure in this area.
It is certainly not an issue of the government restricting us at this point, but it is worthy of note that some user groups are less inclined to obey the social distancing rules in NSW than others. This especially relates to the movement of furniture which has specifically been placed in some locations for compliance purposes. It's a battle we have no desire to take on during the festival this year.”
Thank you,
Lachlan
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Woongoolba Hall - 1st Saturday of the month during the year. 2021 Dance Dates: (click here for July flyer)
Sat 7 August / Sat 4 September
Sat 2 October / Sat 6 November / Sat 4 December (Christmas Dance) (click here for flyer)
Rock & Roll and Old Time Dance at the Community Hall
($12 incl plated supper, children under 15 free), 7:30pm. Doors open 6:30pm
Pimpama Island and District Community Centre, aka Woongoolba Hall
1226 Stapylton Jacobs Well Rd, Woongoolba, 7:30pm
fun - dance - supper - bar
Music by: Wayne Caldwell & BitterSweet
Ph Gail Holder/Kleinschmidt
0412 172 332
www.jitters.com.au/woongoolba-hall
Our beautiful old buildling was first built in 1917 and it has a real warmth and history.
Whether you choose to put together a table of 10 or would prefer to just come with a couple of friends, we really hope to see you.
Bookings are essential and are limited to 100 people. Tickets will be allocated on a first in, first served, basis.
www.stickytickets.com.au/89248
Tuesday 2 November 2021, Melbourne Cup Garden Party. Music by Bitter Sweet.
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COMING EVENTS - IN DATE ORDER
Please check with the organisers if events are still on if in doubt.
Some may be cancelled and I haven't been told. Pauline
I have added a new list of up and coming festivals under the Cruises tab at the top of the page.
DAYLIGHT SAVING NSW, Daylight saving Starts Sunday, 3 October 2021 at 3:00am (clock fwd), Ends 3rd April 2022 (clock back)
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On Saturdays
Rockabilly Australia's Carrara Markets
Pop Up Shop
Dance shoes, clothing & tuition.
www.cadillacrockers.com with My JuJu Dance Fever
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8TH AUGUST - REMINDER TO COMPLETE YOUR CENCUS FORM ON LINE.
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Australian Allcomers 2021 (click here for flyer)
8th August 2021 POSTPONED due to the uncertainty of the current Covid situation in QLd. New date to be decided this week.
VENUE CHANGE: Due to the current COVID situation in other States we have decided to change the venue for this year's Championship.
THE COMPETITION WILL NOW BE HELD AT THE ROCK 'N' ROLL DINER, 36-63 DERBY ROAD, LOGAN RESERVE, BRISBANE.
Doors will now open at 10am, comp starts at 11am.
Seating is limited, so pre-paid tickets only. To book please contact John Watson on 0407 147 181.
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Retro Rocks Nambour, Qld
13-14 August 2021
Friday 13th 6:00pm-11:00pm
Stalwart Alehouse & Brewery Nambour
Hangout downtown Nambour on a Friday night - get your glad rags on, polish up your ride and cruise the main drag. Grab a bite at one of the great eateries along the main drag. Check out the pinball parlour and rock your socks off at Stalwart Alehouse to the high-energy rockabilly band "B-Daddy and the Double D's" from 7pm (free admission!). All who register their hotrod/custom car for the cruise are entitled to a free beer at Stalwart Alehouse.
nambourretrofest.wixsite.com/retrorocksnambour/twilight-cruise-1
Saturday 14th, 6:00pm-10:00pm:
Theme: Salute to the Services
High School Hop - (click here for flyer)
Hungerford Hall, Nambour State College
Allocated seating - tables of 13, best dance floor on the coast, food for purchase, licensed.
Band: The Lincolns
Tickets: $15, conc. $10.50
www.trybooking.com.au
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Rockin By the Beach 2021
Dedicated to Eddie Youngblood
Friday 13th August - 7:30pm-11:30pm, Jake Rattle & Roll with Deejay Jimmy D. Only $10
Saturday 14th August, 7:30pm-11:30pm, Midnight Drifters & Deejay Jimmy D, only $15
Club Forster, 19 Strand St, Forster NSW: ph 02 6591 6591
Huge Dance Floor
Reserved Seating Fri & Sat!
2 days of 50's & 60's Rock 'n' Roll!
Rock n Roll Dance Workshop Saturday 1pm-3pm, hosted by Helen & Colin Ross, Main Auditorium.
Let's Dance Rock & Roll
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Colonel Col presents
The Blue Lountains POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 2022
Katoomba - Wentworth Falls
Australia's Biggest Dedicated Elvis Festival 2021
John Coates (Ire), Brendon Chase (NZ), Che Orton (NZ), Brody Finlay, Johnny Angel (NZ) Carmine Cimilio, Stuey V, Gavin Chatelier, Teroi Martin, Mike Valentine, Rick Charles, Glen Vass,
Jacqueline Feiliche, Shelvis, Ray Beacroft, Peter Paki, Ross Mancini, Ricky Ford, Anna Mancini,
Broderick Jones, Shaylee Wilde, Ben Greene, Deren Presley, Warren Potter, EOS (Elvis on Stage Band).
12 Feature shows, After Show Parties, Wrap Party
The World's No 1 Elvis Tribute Artist Gordon Hendricks Live PPV from the UK
Opening Gala Dinner, Gospel Show,
King of the Mountains Singing Competition, Free Lounge entertainment
Now on sale
Vigil for the King. Sat 21st August 8:00pm, Katoomba RSL Showroom. POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 2022
Featuring: Brody Finlay (Ultimate Winner)
John Coates (Ireland's No. 1)
Brendon Chase (Ultimate Winner)
Dave Hart's Rockwell band
Mr Elvis & Miss Priscilla & M.C. Rick Charles.
Tix $49.50.
One of the five feature shows at the Katoomba RSL for next years Festival
Three great artists + Australia's best compere.
Judging of Mr Elvis & Miss Priscila.
Fun competition with two trophies for the winners
All backed by one of the country's finest backing bands:
Dave Hart's Rockwell Band (Gordon Hendricks Australian Touring Band) and
The SweetHarts Singers.
Weekend passes for all shows available from 11 January on the website.
N.B. The price of any individual ticket purchased will be taken off the price of the weekend pass should you wish to upgrade.
www.bluemountainselvisfestival.com.au
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Sat 21st Aug:
Breakaways Rock n Roll Club
Recreational Structured Partner Dancing. 4pm-11pm.
Two bands: Kid James Trio AND Itchy Fingers
Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine.
$50 pp (must have correct change). BYO Food & drink. NO alcohol permitted. (click here for flyer)
Bookings Essential, Limited numbers, No Walk Ins.
Pre-paid tickets: EFT into Breakaways WESTPAC account. BSB: 034-080. Account No: 500894,
Contact Jean: 0402 457 179, jeancihan@gmail.com
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Rock & Rumble 2021 (click here for flyer)
Kustom Vehicle and Rockabilly Fesival
22nd August 2021
Fraser Coast Sports Precinct, Hervey Bay
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Port Panthers Rockin' Retro Fest. (click here for flyer) - CANCELLED
Port Macquarie Panthers Rock & Roll Dance Club
brings you Long Gone Daddys Band
supported by DJ Dale
on Friday 27 August 2021, 7pm-11:30pm
and Old 45's band
supported by DJ Dale
on Saturday 28 August 2021, 7pm-11:30pm.
Full details are on our website:
https://www.retrofest-port.com.au/
Venue: Port Macquarie Panthers Auditorium, 1 Bay St, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444.
Contact Details:
Ross Cutrupi, 0458 429 944
or Email: portrockinpanters@gmail.com
Sponsored by: Port Macquarie Panthers Club.
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Gympie Muster 25-28 August 2021 is CANCELLED
This announcement today is one we desperately did not want to make.
It is with great disappointment and sorrow that we have to inform you of our 40th Birthday celebration cancellation.
This decision has not been made lightly as our team has been working tirelessly and were ready to deliver a first-class festival, that you all know and love. Many of our Muster family – ticket holders, artists, contractors, volunteers and vendors come from far and wide and we feel it is only fair that we notify all as soon as possible.
All our current ticket holders, will be offered the opportunity to transfer tickets to our next festival to be held Thursday 25 August to Sunday 28 August 2022 or to receive a refund. By transferring your tickets, you are demonstrating your ongoing support for our iconic music and camping festival & guarantee that you are already set for the 2022 Muster at the 2021 price.
ALL TICKET HOLDERS will receive an additional email next week, when we have our processes in place. Please wait until you receive this communication to notify us of your decision.
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Sunday 22nd (rescheduled from 29th) August, 12:00pm - 5:00pm (click here for flyer)
Austinvilla Estate bring you "Swing Into Spring"
Music provided by Night Cruisers
Licensed venue (No BYO)
COVID19 Social distancing restrictions will be applied.
Tables of 8-12 available
Cover charge $15 per person paid at the door
$10 lunches from 1-2pm
$6 coffee & cake.
31 Austinville Rd, Mudgeeraba (GPS Austinvilla Estate)
Bookings Essential. To book your spot call Nevis, 0419 852 739.
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Friday September 3rd, 6pm
Ricks Garage Palmwoods
Rhythm Ratz (Rock'n'Roll/Rockabilly)
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Razzle Dazzle Rockers, Coffs Harbour (Rescheduled from 30/31 July & 1 August)
Rewind Weekend (Click here for flyer)
October 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Venue: Sawtell RSL Club
Always a fantastic weekend, this year we are having 4 really good bands.
Friday 30th July: 7:30pm-11:30pm: Midnight Drifters On The Prowl (Weekend Warmup)
Saturday 31st: 11:00am-3:00pm: On the Prowl The Drive-Ins (Super Saturday)
7:30pm-11:30pm: Matchbox Swift Kicks
Sunday 1st Aug: 11:00am-3:00pm: Drive Ins John Curtin (Sayonara)
All bands supported by DJ Dale.
Evening sessions - doors open 6pm
Day sessions - Doors Open: 10am
Weekend passes only on sale
$60 per person.
For further info and ticket sales,
Contact Sandy and Dale
02 6651 4108 or 0421 130 076
Bistro, coffee shop, bar, photo booth
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Australian Rock n Roll National Dance Championship 2021
Location - Brisbane
Doors will now open at 10am, comp starts at 11am.
Seating is limited, so pre-paid tickets only. To book please contact John Watson on 0407 147 181.
Saturday 2nd October 2021
We are pleased to announce in 2021, with the support of every state in Australia, combined with many dance associates, associations, dance fraternities, clubs, studios throughout Australia, together with a combined interest we have organised the first inaugural Rock 'n' Roll National Championship! "Exciting"
With the highest national dance standard, twirling skirts, swished back hair styles, awesome music, fun interesting, high personalities and vibrance, this championship will be one not to be missed!
More information will be available within the next few weeks.
If you have interest in the following:
A. To dance in the championship
B. Be a Sponsor
C. How to qualify to represent your state
D. General info, please contact your state per below:
QLD: John Watson, 0407 138 181,E: jwatson55@outlook.com.au
Jonathan Zoljan, 0421 650 021, E: brightsidedancestudio@hotmail.com
Jean Mustafa (social info), 0402 457 179
VIC: Grant & Maryanne Richards, 0411 123 656, E: teamrichards_dancestudio@outlook.com.au
Andrew Camp, 0407 541 335, E: acdj_93@hotmail.com
NSW: Marcia Summers, 0417 184 644, E: arrdc1947@bigpond.com
Matt Adami, 0432 365 584, E: bookings@allaboutswing.com.au
WA: Philippa Smith, 0405 210 123, E: philippafanceshunt@outlook.com
Aaron-Lee Wilde, 0421 889 212
Pat Thomson, 0417 987 314, E: pats_dance@westnet.com.au
SA: Karen Hannaford, 0419 722 273, E: canorous@bigpond.com
Peter Hannaford: 0439 255 551.
Queensland selectors are proud to
Announce, Queensland’s selected state team to represent Queensland at the 2021 inaugural Australian National RnR championship.
Held in Brisbane. 2nd 3rd October.
Jesse Morris - Tori Braun.
Cooper Morris- Haylee Braun
Jesse Neads - Ciarra Waugh
Rayden Haeata - Summer Brereton
Jordan Maloney - Jessica Maloney
Mark Morris- Alison Morris
Paul Neads - Kerri Ling
Duncan Stewart - Michelle Stewart
Nelda Walliss - Cheryl Penny
Aaron Cramond - Mandy Lewis
Tahlia Griffiths - Amy Wallace
Joanne McKercher - Rhona McKercher
Brendan Preston- Meghan Preston
Justin Brooke - Cassie Pearce
Brendan Knight - Sheree Braun
Marty Ansell - Michaeli Petersen
Darren Bird - Katy Bird
John Melhuish - Cihan Mustafa
John Brett - Sharleen Kerr
Glen Wallace - Colleen Wallace
Neil McKenzie - Gail McKenzie
Denis Carter- Ann Carter
Ron McDonnald - Red Glenn
Ken Laver - Janelle Blavius
Deon -Blackburn
Gerry Ragonesi - Kathy Steele
Jema Young
Paul Flagg - Bettina Naughton
Shaine Riddle - Barb Griffiths
Paul McGinness Marion McGinness
Jimmy Murrie
Jake Maloney
Matt Pearman
Jack Abbot- Cheryl Abbot
Stuart Mauchline -Elizabeth de Bruyn
Kevin Band - Thelma Magan
Joshua Leveridge - Elizabeth Leveridge
Christina Holroyd - Ashleigh Forsyth
Craig Hamilton - Joey Kingman
For general information, please contact John Watson
Many thanks, Competition Organisers.
ALSO
at 7pm,on 2nd October at Wynnum State School, 81 Boxgrove Ave, Wynnum,
Australian National Rock'n'Roll Championship *Social Dance*
Tickets $25pp.
Doors open 7:00pm, Entertainment with live band Phoenix From 7:30 until late. (click here for flyer)
BYO food and drinks.
*Some finals will be held during this event!
Hosted by Breakaways Rock'n'Roll Assoc.
Ticket sales contact Jean Mustafa 0402 457 179.
Get your tickets now.
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Razzle Dazzle Rockers, Coffs Harbour
OCTOBER 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Rewind Weekend (Click here for flyer)
Venue: Sawtell RSL Club
Always a fantastic weekend, this year we are having 4 really good bands.
Friday 1st: 7:30pm-11:30pm: On the Prowl (Weekend Warmup)
Saturday 2nd: 11:00am-3:00pm: The Drive-Ins (Super Saturday)
7:30pm-11:30pm: Swift Kicks
Sunday 3rd: 11:00am-3:00pm: John Curtin (Sayonara)
All bands supported by DJ Dale.
Evening sessions - doors open 6pm
Day sessions - Doors Open: 10am
Weekend passes only on sale
$60 per person.
For further info and ticket sales,
Contact Sandy and Dale
02 6651 4108 or 0421 130 076
Bistro, coffee shop, bar, photo booth
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The Waterhold Rocks dates: 14th-17th October 2021
Bands / Car & Vintage Caravans Display / Fashion Competition / Free dance Lessons and more
Entertainment lineup:
Long Gone Daddys; Rock n Roll Boys; Rockin Bodgies; Billy Guy; Jeff Hancox;
The Blue Suede Band; RocknRollaBilly's; Old 45's; Arthur Nettlefield; Buddy Love & The Tremors
Programme will be published at a later date.
For bookings 0474 266 215 (RnR)
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The Dapper dance
Geebung Bowls Club
The next and final one for the year on November 7th.
Band Chi Chi
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Village Rockers - new date
Saturday 13th November 2021.
Annual Gala Fund Raiser
Tudor Park PCYC, 71-78 Clarks Rd, Loganholme. 7pm - 11pm
Lucky door and raffle prizes.
Band: The RocknRollaBillys
Please bring nibbles and drinks for your table only.
Raising Money for Drought Relief
Entry: Members $15, Visitors $20.
Must prepay for tickets. Strictly limited numbers.
Bookings please call Dell 0418 717 492.
Covid Plan in Place.
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Sat 27th November
Breakaways Rock n Roll Club (RESCHEDULED FROM JULY 17TH DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS)
Recreational Structured Partner Dancing. 4pm-11pm.
Two bands: The Wild Ones AND Honky Tonk Rockers
Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine.
$50 pp (must have correct change). BYO Food & drink. NO alcohol permitted. (click here for flyer)
Bookings Essential, Limited numbers, No Walk Ins.
Pre-paid tickets: EFT into Breakaways WESTPAC account. BSB: 034-080. Account No: 500894,
Contact Jean: 0402 457 179, Email: jeancihan@gmail.com
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CHRISTMAS DANCES
Gold Coast Rockers
Christmas Dinner/Dance
November 27th
Sharks Southport
Band: Buddy Love & The Tremors
More details closer to the time.
Tickets not available until October and will be announced on club night.
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Friday 3rd December
Glenore Grove Christmas Recreational Structured Partner Dance, 11 Brightview Rd, 7:30-11pm.
Music by The Commodore
$10 BYO supper/drinks No alcohol. RSVP 0423 849 002 (OT/NV). DPPA Industry Covid Plan
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Saturday 4th December
Christmas Recreational Structured Partner Ball - 7-11pm
Rosewood Showgrounds Hall
Let's Dance Band
Prizes for best outfits.
$20, BYO supper/drinks, no alcohol, RSVP 0428 137 962 (OT/NV)
DPP Industry Covid Plan
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Just Rock Toowoomba - Xmas Dance
12th December, 1-4pm.
Band: Me & Jodie Lee.
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Saturday 18th December
Glenore Grove Christmas Raffles Recreational Structured Partner Dance
11 Brightview Rd, 7:30-11pm $10
Music by Rae Blinco
BYO supper/drinks, no alcohol, RSVP 0423 849 002,
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Sunday 19th December
Kilcoy Christmas Recreational Structured Partner Christmas Dance
Memorial Hall, Kennedy St
1-5pm $10 Correct Money please
Music by The Commodore
BYO supper/drinks, no alcohol, limited numbers, RSVP no walking 0437 050 770 (OT/NV)
DPPA Industry Covid Plan
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Friday 31st December
Swan Creek Dance
Rae Blinco
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2022
Jersey Boys Musical
The story of Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons
Live at The Star Gold Coast
6-16 January 2022
Limited Season Only
www.premier.ticketek.com.au / Jersey Boys
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Rocki'n Through The Ages
Friday January 14 2022, 8:00pm
Twin Towns Services Club
Book now: www.twintowns.com.au
Wintersun 2.0 is moving
June 4 & 5 2022
Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Gold Coast, Qld
Live Music - Rockabilly, Rock Country
Show 'n Shine - Hot Rods, Street Rods, Customs, Msucle cars, Gassers, Lowriders, Choppers, Bobbers, Club Racers.
Kulture
Kids entertainment
Markets,
Food Trucks & Beer Garden too!
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8-12 June 2022
Cooly Rocks On TM
Coolangatta QLD
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Pam and Roy Blowers have been creating a portfolio of online utube dance lessons and will be continuing to add to the collection.
The concept behind our online utube dance lessons is - mixing styles and steps according to one's level of fitness and physical ability.
We have created a facebook page, which lists all our utube videos, (see link under Classes page) - we are up to Utube 21 and will be continuing to add to our collection.
Here is the link to our facebook page.
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[FREE Rumba basic step lesson] You can use this move in any social dance situation. In this video lesson you will master the "side basic step" in the American style Rumba. This is the most basic step of the Rumba and is perfect for beginners. We break down the count, the steps for men & women, lead and follow + tips! Click below to watch it now: http://www.passion4dancing.com/rumba-side-basic-step-firs…/…
http://www.passion4dancing.com/rumba-side-basic-step-first-rumba-lesson/#more-7365
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DANCE FLOOR COURTESY
Here is the Gold Coast Rockers Etiquette on the Dance Floor:
1. Wear clothing and dance shoes that make it easy and enjoyable to dance in.
2. Personal Grooming - Shower and use a deodorant. Always take a hand towel, deodorant and a clean shirt to freshen up.
Brush teeth and use mouthwash or breath freshener. Abstain from foods that produce strong odours eg. garlic. The odour
of cigarettes on one's breath or clothing is unattractive.
3. Please ask ladies: Would you like to dance?
4. Please ask men: Would you like to dance?
5. Declining to dance: No thank you, I'm taking a break.
6. Sharing the floor: If there is a mixture of dance styles on the floor, ballroom or circle partner dancers have the outside
circle heading in an anti-clockwise direction. Rock n Roll dancing is in the middle, Swing on the side.
7. Dips and Lifts: The only thing to be said about aerials on the social dance floor is: Don't do them. While they may look 'cool'
the execution of aerials requires training by a qualified instructor. Don't do them by yourself unless you are trained, and
certainly don't do them on the social dance floor.
8. Today's beginners will be the good dancers of tomorrow, so be nice to them and dance with them.
9. Smile, be warm, be personable, be nice.
10. Be considerate of other couples on the floor. Exercise good floor craft. No large steps to be taken, dancing should be
done in a 3 ft circumference.
11. No stilettos to be worn on the dance floor.
12. Be happy, be social and have FUN
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DANCE CLASSES & CLUB DANCES/EVENTS
(all are listed at the end of the current monthly Gig Guide)
PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES DURING COVID RESTRICTIONS AS LIMITED NUMBERS APPLY.
SOME DANCE CLASSES AND EVENTS MAY NOT BE OPERATING DURING THIS TIME.
DANCE CLASSES - GOLD COAST AREAS
Gold Coast Rockers Rock n Roll Club.
The Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairview Drive, Clear Island Waters
Bar and bistro open. (NO BYO food or drink)
Dance classes: Tuesday nights (click here for flyer)
Recreational Structured Partner Dancing.
Advanced: 6:30pm
Beginners: 7pm - 7.45pm
Social dancing to band: 8pm-10pm
GCR members $10 (includes lucky door and raffle tix) - CASH ONLY, NO EFTPOS
Visitors $15 (incl lucky door ticket) - CASH ONLY, NO EFTPOS
In accordance with Covid-19 Qld Health & DPPA Regulations.
When there is 5 Tuesdays in the month there will be lessons and the bands start at 7pm. (29th June, 31st August, 30th November).
Bands:
AUGUST
Aug 3rd: The Rockafellas CANCELLED DUE TO NEW COVID RESTRICTIONS
Aug 10th: Colin & the Dynamos
Aug 17th: Night Cruisers
Aug 24th: Route 66
Aug 31st: Buddy Love & The Tremors - 5th week of month, no dance lessons. Band starts at 7:00pm
Check out our website:
www.goldcoastrockers.com
facebook page: Goldcoast Rockers
Contact: 0419 500 123 for further information
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GOTTA SWING - Monday nights CLASSES ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Contact: Mark: 0415 666 523, or Amanda: 0418 887 136.
Email: mark@gottaswing.com.au Web: www.gottaswing.com.au
Mondays: NEW VENUE: Surfers Paradise Golf Club, Upstairs, 1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, Gold Coast
Beginners/Level 1 from 7 - 8pm
Level 2/3 (Intermediate) from 8 - 9pm
Everyone Welcome, No partner required.
Maximum 30 in accordance with COVID-19 Qld Health & DPPA Regulations.
Please book via SMS to Mark 0415 666 523.
$15 or the night.
Eftpos or cash on the door.
Wednesday: Salisbury Scout Hall, cnr Cripps St & Blackwood Rd, Salisbury. (Mark & Shirley) 7:00-9:30pm
Beginners/Level 1 from 7 - 8pm
Level 2/3 (Intermediate) from 8 - 9pm
Everyone Welcome, No partner required.
Maximum 30 in accordance with COVID-19 Qld Health & DPPA Regulations.
Please book via SMS to Mark 0415 666 523.
$15 or the night.
Eftpos or cash at the door.
Saturday of Month, 6:30-10:00pm Oasis Broadbeach (Under the Sails), Social Swing and Rock n Roll - CANCELLED FOR NOW.
1930's & 40's Lindy Hop, Charleston & Balboa.
Learn to Swing Dance in a friendly, fun atmosphere.
1st Class Half Price!
OR introduce a NEW friend to our classes & get our... 2 for 1 offer!
NO partner required.
Swing it, Rock it, Lindy Hop it!
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N‘n’G Jyve - YAHOO!!!
Rock & Roll Dance Lessons
WE'RE BACK AT THE GERMAN CLUB, 3 Jondique Ave, Merrimac Qld 4226.
Tuesday nights
6:30pm Revision
6:45pm Intermediate/Improvers
7:15pm Beginners
8:00-10:00pm Live music for Recreational Structured Partner Dancing and exercise session.
August 5th: DJ Garth CANCELLED DUE TO NEW COVID RESTRICTIONS
August 12th: Rockafellas
August 19th: Floorburners
August 26th: DJ Garth
September 2nd: Michael Asma
September 9th: Night Cruisers
September 16th: Floorburners
September 23rd: Route 66 band
September 30th: DJ Garth
October 7th: Michael Asma
October 14th: Chi Chi
October 21st: DJ Garth
October 28th: Night Cruisers
November 4th: Route 66 Band
November 11th: DJ
November 18th: Night Cruisers
November 25th: Buddy Love and the Tremors
December 2nd: Floorburners
December 9th: DJ Garth
December 16th: Rockafellas (Christmas party, last night of the year)
CLASSES RESUME ON 12TH JANUARY.
CASH ONLY FOR ENTRY, NO EFTPOS.
Meals available. No BYO food or drinks.
You must sign in at the door as per Covid requirements.
Operating under Covid-19 plan, re seating being more spaced out. If swapping partners please sanitise hands between partners.
Please do NOT attend if feeling unwell or have any flu like symptoms
Note: Numbers restricted to 130-140 people.
Teachers: Garth and Nevis
Contact Nevis on
0419 652 739
ALSO
1950’s & 60’s
Diner available for photo-shoots and small private function.
Any enquiries ph Nevis: 0419 652 739
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BORDER ROCKERS (for flyer click here) - 4 step Rock n Roll classes CLASSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
At: Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre, 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta.
ON THURSDAY 21st January 2021 at 6:00pm QLD time.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!
To book - email:
Your name:
Contact Phone number:
Email Address:
to borderrockers02@gmail.com or text 0428 552 550.
We will be operating under an approved Covid Safe Plan with strict guidelines.
On the Night: Turn up early -
QR code Registration and check-in: 6-6:15pm
(DOORS CLOSED AT 6:15pm sharp, No entry once the doors are closed SO DON'T BE LATE)
Classes:
Thursdays
6:15 - 7:00pm BASIC 4 Step Rock n Roll
7:00 to 7:30pm EASY Intermediate moves into a routine
7:30 onwards Recreational Structured Partner Dancing and exercise session (previously known as Social Dancing).
$15 per person
The Hall is huge so there will be plenty of room to adhere to distancing regulations.
- Students must PRE-BOOK.
- Complete QR contact tracing on arrival which must be verified by staff when checking termperatures
(Temperature will be taken prior to entry to the hall and we request you stay home if you're unwwell).
(We reserve the right to refuse entry if you are showing signs or any symptoms)
- BYO Water Bottle (no food or alcohol will be permitted)
- Sanitise hands before, during and after classes
- Adhere to distance regulations whilst on and off the floor
Don't forget to book, please email borderrockers02@gmail.com or text 0428 552 550
PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited numbers and in fairness to all, you MUST notify us at least 24 hrs before classes if you're unable to attend and cancel your booking, failure to cancel your booking or not attend booked classes may compromise future bookings.
BYO Water & Towel.
www.borderrockers.com.au and on facebook
Contact Trevor 0428 552 550
Bookings Essential.
Registration from 6pm (Qld time), lesson 6.15pm, entertainment 7:00-8:40pm
$15pp
More Info???
Trevor on 0428 552 550
https://www.facebook.com/borderrockers
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Cadillac Rockers Rock n Roll. (click here for flyer) We are very sad to announce the immediate cancellation of our Southport classes.
CANCELLED due to circumstances out of our and the venue's control.
Classes will be back as soon as we find a new appropriate venue.
In the meantime, we are still accepting single, couple 7 group lessons via appointment.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Learn to Rock 'n' Roll Dance
Swannies, 34 Nerang St, Southport Qld
Every Wednesday from 7:30pm (starting on 31st March 2021)
Entry $15pp (Qoin accepted)
All experience levels, New routine monthly
No bookings required, Singles welcome.
Ph: 0413 388 528
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Cadillac Rockers
That's right folks!
OUR BRAND-NEW WEBSITE AND ONLINE STORE IS OFFICIALLY LIVE! YAY!
Head on over and check it out now at:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cadillacrockersrocknroll/posts/1887907384679726
Dance tuition, dance shoes, clothing and apparel and more!
For Bookings or enquiries: Ph Jake: 0413 388 528 or EMAIL: dance@cadillacrockers.com
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NEW WEBSITE SEPT 2020
https://www.rockabillyaustralia.com
Who we are...
"Rockabilly Australia Pty Ltd" was formed in July of 2020 by entertainer/entrepreneur Jake Maloney in the hope to connect the Kustom Kulture Community across Australia through music, dance, band merch, fashion, events & more!
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Boy and Shells
NEW Dance Lessons
New Beginner & Intermediate classes
7 week course running every Sunday
Also included on the 8th week
Soul Dance Saturday night Showcase on Saturday 18th September 6:30pm-10pm
$50 per couple
Starting August 1st, Finish Saturday September 18th
Beginners 3:00-4:00pm
Intermediate 4:30-5:30pm
Helensvale Community Centre
31-36 Discovery Drive, Helensvale
Air-Conditioned hall. Toilets onsite. Covid safe. Absolute fun!
Must have a partner
7 week courses plus it includes the Saturday night Showcase night full of general dancing, demo's and a special surprise
Lessons are of course free... I ain't paying for the hall hire.
$2 per person to cover Hall Hire. Lessons are free. Partner required.
Book your space on facebook: Boy Haeata. or ph or text 0408 798 884
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Gold Coast Modern Jive
Burleigh Heads Senior Citizen's Hall
40 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads.
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm
Air-Conditioned hall, no partner required.
Sanitiser and hand soap supplied.
Practice good personal Hygiene
NO sharing of water bottles or personal equipment, and most importantly,
if felling unwell or experiencing fever, cough, sore throat - please stay home.
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Le Step Gold Coast
The Dance Shed,
(behind the Good Guys), 11-13 Upton St, Bundall.
Tuesday nights 7:30pm.
Modern Jive Lessons
First lesson free.
3 hours of dancing, no partner required, fun, fitness & friends.
Facebook: Emma Keating
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Lonewolf Rockabilly,
With Bite & Attitude, Brisbane.
Tuesday lessons.
Venue: Club Beenleigh, Alamein St.
Line Dances 6:30-7:15pm All ages! $5.00 pp
Rockabilly 'beginners' 7:15-8:00pm, 'advanced' 8:15-9:00pm $10pp
Enquiries Shirley (Instructor) Phone 0466 542 320.
email: rhythmnswing@live.com.au
Private lessons available.
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Saturday night Salsa Classes
Gold Coast Salsa, 76 Ferry Road, Gold Coast
Saturdays from 7pm - 11pm
We teach Salsa, Bachata & Zouk beginners to performance classes.
Brazilian, Cuban, LA, New York Style, On1, On2, Sensual Bachata dance classes.
Remember, since we're still not allowed to run parties yet, we're packing the night full of fun classes, with lots of practice time, and we want you to BYO some drinks too. There are a few extra restrictions, but it'll be worth it to dance on a Saturday night again!
What's the Structure:
* 20 min class
* 30 mins practice time
* 10 mins studio sanitation.
* N.B. Upon entry to the studio, you will need to use hand sanitiser and once a class has started, you cannot enter the studio.
Reserve your spot online in your chosen class/es at:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=189183&stype=43&prodid=10380
It's only $25 for the whole night of classes
Grab some drinks and don't be late. Turn up on time and don't be late.
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Dallas Linedancers
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Tweed
Special offer - novice beginners - $12 first hour or
8 beginners hr lessons fof $80* Conditions apply.
ring/email for other prices re improver/early/interm 2 hr class.
Also early, intermediate, Advanced, & Socials.
Monday mornings: Parkwood/Arundel Community Centre.
Monday evenings: Slacks Creek/Springwood
Tuesday mornings: Mt Gravatt East
Wednesday morning: Parkwood/Arundel Community Centre
Friday mornings: 9:30am, Pottsville
Further details on website.
Ph 0403 225 313.
Website: www.dallaslinedancers.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/406323476066187/
email - dlkgreaves@gmail.com
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Mark Wilson Dance - CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, Gold Coast (Gold Coast Golf Club) - Stage 3 commences in Qld and we can accomodate up to 60 dancers as we have multiple dance spaces for everyone. ALSO, indoor sports (DanceSport) with contact have been permitted. Which means, WE CAN DANCE WITH EACH OTHER.
Tuesday : Social Classes: 6:30pm - 7pm Front Room Class, Back Room Class.
Social Dance 7:30pm - 9:00pm.
Social class: $15pp, social dance $15pp. Class & Social $20pp
Social Distancing applies. Dance solo or with your life partner. Numbers limited so please text or call to book:
Jenny: 0417 440 317, Judy 0405 490 615, Annemarie: 0425 833 525.
Wednesday : Tap Dancing 6:30-7:30pm
Just $20 per class. 10 week term payment.
NEW: Lily's Latin Ladies. Dancing with the Stars Professional and Closed Australian Champion Lily Cornish will be your new instructor.
Every Wednesday night Lily will help you work up a sweat with some Latin fire. Focused on fun and female empowerment.
From 7:30-8:30m. $20 per person. Bookings are essential.
Call Annemarie 0425 833 525.
E: enquiries@markwilsondance.com
Thursday: Bookings essential as numbers limited. Phone or text Judy on 0405 490 615
7:00-7:45pm Ballroom, 7:45-8:00pm Supervised practice, 8:00-8:45pm Latin class, 8:45-9:00pm Supervised practice.
Latin OR Ballroom class $15pp. Latin AND Ballroom Class $20pp.
NEW - Monday nights, Seagulls Club, Tweed. 7-10pm NSW time. Bookings: Ph or text 0425 833 525 Annemarie.
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Seaside Swing Dance School
Swing Dance Classes
Learn to dance to your favourite swing and jazz music.
7:30pm every Wednesday
$10 per person.
No partner required. Everyone welcome!
Burleigh RSL Hall, 8 Sixth Ave, Burleigh Heads.
For more details Phone Mark 0466 270 952.
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Raw Connection West Coast Swing
Dance Party, Tuesday
Greenslopes Bowls Club, Brisbane
Limited capacity (50) until further restrictions are lifted.
7:30pm-9:00pm open to TD & 1/A level dancers
9:00pm-10:30pm open to Beginner & TD Level dancers.
During the second session, our upper level dancers will kindly be asked to leave the function room to allow our newer dancers to join in the fun. However, we will invite them to stay if spots are available.
$5 flat entry fee for the dance party.
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Swing On In Gold Coast Classes
Good News, Swing On In Gold Coast Classes are back on
with the following accomodations for the Qld Health Directive.
"Masks must be worn to the Club, upon sign in and whilst seated and then when leaving the club
but you are free to remove your mask whilst dancing (Option and totally up to you).”
Classes start at 7pm-11pm
Limited numbers so MUST book (private Message on facebook Swing On In).
$20pp due to small numbers.
Mermaid Beach Bowl Club - 9 Markeri St, (Cnr Markeri St & GC Hwy), Mermaid Beach.
SWING On In operates under an industry approved Covid safe Plan
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SWING GOLD COAST AND BELOW:
Swing On In social dance
Mulumbimby Services Club
7:00pm 16th July and alternate 3rd Fridays between Mullumbimby and Gold Coast
Details on facebook page or website.
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Sweet Thunder Jazz Orchestra - Seaside Swing $25
Miami RSL Hall, 8 Sixth Avenue, Miami $25
1pm 11th July
Rescheduled to Sunday 22 August 1:00pm
at the Tugun Village Community Centre
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Salsa & Rueda Lessons,
Burleigh Senior Citizens Centre, 42 Matilda St
LatinMania Dance School,
Fridays
6:30pm Salsa lesson
7:30pm Rueda lesson
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The Tango Club
Venue: Sharks Southport
Every Sunday night, 7:30pm, except for public holidays / long weekends.
Large timber dance floor. $5pp to be put in the black box on stage.
Friendly atmosphere, all experience levels and spectators are welcome.
We are starting up a new tango lesson + dance this Wednesday night:
Southport Tango
Every Wednesday evening. (CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN)
Large timber dance floor.
Beginners welcome.
Place: CWA Hall
Cnr Young & Garden Streets,
Southport
Time:
6.30: 1-hour lesson with Tony
7.30 – 9.30: Social dancing
Music by DJ Ales
Cost: $10 flat rate.
Come for the lesson,
stay on for the dancing...
or just come for 2 hours
of dancing.
Please BYO drinks
(no alcohol or food)
Enquiries:
0409 424 069
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Every Monday. (CANCELLED DURING LOCKDOWN)
Venue: Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre, Coolangatta
2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta.
Dance Styles of Yesteryear 1920 - 1960
Dance classes for all ages and levels
Easy Simple Walking Basics
Slow and Relaxed for Beginners
All Steps broken down and explained
Improve all Genre of Dance.
Opening night is introduction to the class, free opening night only.
$15 from thereon.
Contact George by text: 0466 099 997, and you will receive a reply.
All welcome.
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DANCE CLASSES - BRISBANE AND CENTRAL QLD AREAS
Cool Cats Rock'N'Roll
Sunshine Coast
Blues based styles including Swing, Rock and Roll and Rockabilly.
Monday nights
Monthly structured partner dancing on a Sunday.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoolCatsQLD
Website: https://coolcatsrocknrollsunshinecoast.jimdo.com/
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Swing Patrol Sunshine Coast (CANCELLED DURING LOCKDOWN)
Swing dance classes - Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa and more
Headland Pacific Sports Club, 1 Syd Lingard Dr, Buderim
Mondays 7pm-8pm (intermediate classes starting in April)
Introductory offer: $15 per person (valid until end of May 2021). $18 thereafter.
Beginners welcome, start anytime,
Check out our website for weekend workshops.
website: https://swingpatrol.com/sunshinecoast/ or
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swing-Patrol-Sunshine-Coast-114674057119374
Arriane & Scott: info@swingpatrol.com.au
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DANCE DANCE DANCE (CANCELLED DURING LOCKDOWN)
The classes are now on a THURSDAY
Rosewood Memorial Hall, 1 Mill St,
3:30pm-5:00pm Junior Dance Class
6:30pm-9:30pm Adult Dance Class.
Bring own drink and sacks and hand sanitizer (sanitizer is also supplied).
Teaching Rock n Roll, Social Ballroom and Fun and progressive dances.
NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE.
PHDELIAH GRIVAS
0428 137 962 Mobile
Covid Safe Plan
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Rock n Beat n Boogie Dance School - DANCE CLASSES - RESTRICTED NUMBERS
(CLASSES CANCELLED 29th June-9th August)
To comply with current Government regulations the following restrictions apply:
* Limited to twenty students
* Bookings essential 0407 147 181
* No Rotation of partners
* Partnered dance couples only
* 6 step Mon 8 step Wednesday
HEMMANT COMMUNITY CENTRE - MONDAY /WEDNESDAY NIGHTS recommencing 4th January.
Cnr of Ramsay Road and Brand St, Brisbane
Call John Watson to book your place
0407 147 181
Doors open 7:30pm
$12 for club members
$15 for non-members
Tea and coffee provided.
NEW CLASS - (click here for flyer)
Tuesday Nights 7:00-9:00pm
Rock'n'Roll Diner, 39-63 Derby Rd, Logan Reserve.
Learn to Rock 'n' Roll Dance
8 weeks of 8 step Rock 'n' Roll, 8 weeks of 6 step Rock 'n' Roll, 4 weeks of Fours Rock 'n' Roll. Repeat Rotation.
No partner required.
$12 members, $15 non-members.
Junior Dance Classes 5-17 years (click here for flyer)
Saturday 26th June 12:00-1:00pm
Classes $10.
Social Line dancing, 6 step and 8 step Rock n Roll, Fun games,
Social Interaction, Co-ordination, Body movement to Music, Showcasing.
Have Fun! Get Fit! Make Friends!
8 week block discount available.
Hemmant Community Hall,
32 Ramsay Rd, Hemmant
Call John Watson to book your place, 0407 147 181.
or email: jwatson55@outlook.com
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Breakaways Rock 'n' Roll Dance, Social and Welfare Club Inc.
Venue: SOUTHSIDE - NEW VENUE: MT GRAVATT (CLASSES POSTPONED DURING LOCKDOWN)
Mt Gravatt showgrounds, Hamlyn-Harris Pavilion, 1644 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt Qld 4122.
6:30pm-9:30pm
Rotational dance lessons, no partner required.
Every Monday
6:00-6.30 Beginners basics
6.30-7.30 Beginners Lesson
7.30-8:00-Intermission
8:00-9.00 Advanced lesson
9:00-9:30 Partner dancing
NORTHSIDE - LAWNTON - (CLASSES POSTPONED DURING LOCKDOWN)
Lawnton Lions Club Pine Rivers Showgrounds,
757 Gympie Rd, Lawnton.
Rotational dance lessons, no partner required
Every Tuesday
6:00 - 7:00pm Beginner basics
7:00 - 8:00pm Beginner Classes
8:00 - 8.30pm Social Break & Announcements
8.30 - 9.15pm Intermediate
9:15 - 9:30pm Partner Dancing
* All times and classes are subject to change.
Our dance classes are 4-week cycles starting at the beginning of each month.
When a month has five Tuesdays or Wednesdays (our dance class nights)
we have a dance social with a band on the fifth week
Annual Fees:
Single: $20 per year
Couples: $35 per year
Beginners are always welcome to join our friendly social atmosphere.
Coming Dances ALL OPERATING UNDER A DPPA Covid Safe Plan
Sat 17th July: NOW POSTPONED UNTIL 27TH NOVEMBER - Tickets can be rolled over to new date or refunded.
Recreational Structured Partner Dancing. 4pm-11pm.
Two bands: The Wild Ones AND Honky Tonk Rockers
Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine.
$50 pp (must have correct change). BYO Food & drink. NO alcohol permitted. (click here for flyer)
Bookings Essential, Limited numbers, No Walk Ins.
Pre-paid tickets: EFT into Breakaways WESTPAC account. BSB: 034-080. Account No: 500894,
Contact Jean: 0402 457 179, Email: jeancihan@gmail.com
Sat 21st Aug: Recreational Structured Partner Dancing. 4pm-11pm.
Two bands: Kid James Trio AND Itchy Fingers
Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine.
$50 pp (must have correct change). BYO Food & drink. NO alcohol permitted. (click here for flyer)
Bookings Essential, Limited numbers, No Walk Ins.
Pre-paid tickets: EFT into Breakaways WESTPAC account. BSB: 034-080. Account No: 500894,
Contact Jean: 0402 457 179, Email: jeancihan@gmail.com
Social Nights:
Contact Jean for more info and bookings on 0402457179
Postal address: PO Box 1473, BROWNS PLAINS BC QLD 4118
Email: breakawaysrnrclub@gmail.com
Website: www.breakaways-rock-n-roll.com
Facebook: Breakaways Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, Social & Welfare Club Inc.
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Jills Jive is cancelled this week. Whilst dance studios are permitted to open the restrictions on the number of people permitted to dance and the wearing of masks makes this not a viable option. We are committed to your safety and comfort.
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Crazy Feet Dance Studio: 2021
New block of 4-step Rock n Roll and Swing Jive dancing classes starting 11th January 2021
(Bookings only, no walk ins) - No changing partners.
Monday 7-9pm- RnR - 50 people max. Pay for block of 3 lessons, 11th, 18th & 25th Jan. Pay in advance $45pp.
Wednesday 7-9pm. Swing Jive - 50 people max. Pay for block of 3 lessons: 13th, 20th & 27th Jan. Pay in advance $45pp
To book, text message Melanie on 0403 593 195 with the:
Class (RnR/Swing Jive)
Your details (name, your dance partner address, phone number.
Covid compliant. No alcohol or food consumption.
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Townsville Dance On RocknRoll Class
Cutheringa Bowls Club, 8 Harold St
6:39pm-9:00pm. 4 step Rock n Roll Class
0467 998 202 or 0424 875 069
Please phone to book your spot.
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Just Rock Brisbane, Rockabilly & Line Dance Class,
Belmont Bowls, Narracott St, Carina.
limited numbers RSVP 0428 965 410.
Tuesdays
7:30-9:30pm $8 nembers/$10 non-members.
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Just Rock Toowoomba
Sunday afternoons, 1-4pm
Check gig guides for special events.
12th December 2021,
Christmas Breakup, 1-4pm
Music by: Me and Jodie Lee
Info: Ross: 0438 308 304.
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Just Rock Ipswich,
(We teach Rockabilly).
NEW Venue: North Ipswich Bowls Club, Pine St, North Ipswich.
Monday nights except for Public Holidays.
7:30pm - 9:30pm Mon 5 July - CANCELLED
7:30pm - 9:30pm Mon 12 July - CANCELLED
Saturday 7 August, 7:30-11:30pm, Social dance, Swifts Sports Club, Green St, Booval, $!5 pre-paid tickets, no walk ins. CANCELLED
For tickets contact Debie, Ph 0415 455 145
Email: jriinfo@jri.com.au
or Facebook: Just Rock Ipswich.
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Bright Side Dance Studio
CWA Hall Maroochydore.
Sundays 4:30-6:00pm Beginners dance class
$15pp
Operating to current ruling of Qld Health directive Covid Safe Checklist.
Please remember to wear your masks to and from class (if they're still required).
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The CSI Ipswich will be having Rock n Roll nights on Wednesday nights. No more details available at the moment.
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Jill's Jive Dance Studio (click here for flyer)
264 Melson Rd, Nundah, Brisbane
Intro to Rockabilly with Nat & Jan.
Beginners Rockabilly Class
Starting This Sunday night, 18th April.
We are very excited to have our 1st Rockabilly lesson.
1st night is only $13pp (special intro price), this includes dancing afterwards until 10pm.
Sunday 25th April $18pp
Sunday 9th May $18pp
No bookings required.
Lesson 5:45-6:45 Doors open for lesson 5:30pm. Doors open for social dancing 6:30pm.
We'll teach you some basic moves in this fun and easy dance style that anyone can learn. Turn up and have some fun.
Cafe & bar open. Partner encouraged but not nedessary.
Rlat shoes highly recommended.
See flyer for full details.
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SWING CLASSES:
BRISBANE:
Swing Shack with Empire Swing,
Wavell Heights Community Hall,
$15 BYO
9th July and every 2nd Friday of the month.
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Corner Pocket Swing Dance,
St Augustine's Church Hall, Hamilton
8pm, 16th July and every 3rd Friday.
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Brisbane City Big Band & Lynne Rodgers
Caloundra Power Boat Club, $25
1:30 18th July
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DANCE CLASSES - NORTHERN NSW AREAS
Danceland Dance Studio, Tweed Heads
Beginner Ballroom Dance Class
Fridays 7pm NSW time,
$12pp
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Let's Dance Rock and Roll are back
at Rotary Hall Port Macquarie, Tuesday night and
Nambucca Heads RSL Thursday night.
We have some spots for couples left at both centres.
If you would like to join us contact in the first instance on
0417 646 424
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RAZZLE DAZZLE ROCKERS
Rock 'n' Roll Dance Classes
COFFS HARBOUR & SURROUNDS AND GRAFTON
Classes at Sawtell RSL Club
Wednesdays. 7:30pm
We teach Rock n Roll, Lindy Hop, Swing Jive and Balboa.
We also specialise in Workshops of your choice.
For more info contact:
Sandy & Dale
Ph 02 6651 4108 or 0421 130 076
razzle.dazzle.rockers@gmail.com
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Footloose Rockers
Due to new Covid Stay at Home rules, there will be no dance lessons until further notice.
When we are able to return, we'll continue with the current course.
Watch the facebook page "Rock and Roll Dance Clubs Australia" for updates.
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MUSICIANS / BANDS
Please check the end of the current monthly gig guide for a full list of entertainers/contacts
NEW SOLOIST:
Geoff O'Lone
Ph 0466 852 262
Plays guitar and made his own backing tracks.
Rock n Roll, Country, Classic Hits.
geoffolone@gmail.com
Links:
<Geoff OLone Set List 06-21.pdf>
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Colin & The Dynamos
Colin Cooper, former lead singer with the "Dance On" Band, is now part of a new band entitled "Colin and the Dynamos".
This classic 4 piece Rock n Roll band, already popular on the Gold Coast, consists of Colin, Peter Brown (lead guitar) Brent Lillie on bass and Baden Hutchins on drums.
For bookings and more information, please call 07 5594 2875.
Kind regards
Estelle Cooper
07 5594 2875
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The Rockafellas (Click here for photo)
This fantastic 4-piece band have re-grouped after 21 years, and they still sound as fantastic as they ever did when they played for Border Rockers at the Tugun Community Hall on Wednesday 3rd March!
Promotional material will be coming soon, but bookings and enquiries can be made via
Tyrone on 0414 180 977
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Night Cruisers
Robert Hutchins, Brent Lillie, Ray Parsons, Ray Billiet (click here for photo)
They have a great sound!
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Dance On - Colin has retired from the band on 23rd September.
Dance On Duo - Pete Johnson and Craig Keating are available for duo work.
Dance On Trio - Check out their gig guide on the Bands/Dance On page.
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Mike Winkworth has advised that he and Linda - Denim and Lace - are changing their name to Winkworth and Street.
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The Raiders:
Gigs at Blue Fin Fishing Club
Fri 16th April.
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The Rock'n'Roll Boys, a great-sounding duo from Gympie
The Rock n Roll Boys is a Gympie-based trio that, true to it’s name, presents rapid-fire rock and roll music that keeps dance floors full all night.
Bob Cole has advised they're back on deck for 021, albiet with a line-up change. We are now a permanent trio with the addition of keyboard and a third harmony singer.
Rock and Roll dancers flock to our shows from Brisbane to Gladstone. We also play most of the major retro-styled festivals across SE and central Qld. We’ve all been in and around the entertainment game for well over 30 years so we feel we have a pretty good handle on what people want when it comes to this style of dance music.
We provide top quality, non-stop rock and roll that keeps people on to the dance floor and can add dinner music as well if you wish.
We are equally at home playing in small and large venues and have an expandable PA system that can be adapted for the smallest room, the largest auditorium or any outdoor venue. Our repertoire is squarely aimed at those who love good old rock and roll music and love to dance.
Bob Cole: 0407 173 690
www.rocknrollboys.com (there is a link to their website on the Bands page too.)
Email: therocknrollboys@gmail.com
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The RocknRollaBillys
The RocknRollaBillys are Leona Stevens (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, drums/percussion), Andrew Stokes (back-up vocals, lead guitar, cigar box guitar, electronic drum programming) and Jo-Maree Stokes (Double Bass, support vocals, costuming).
The RocknRollaBillys were originally conceived by Andrew as a back-up alternative to the popular 'Rock 'n' Roll Boys' when lead singer Bobby Cole was off on one of his overseas adventures. However, they are quickly becoming a popular favorite amongst the Rock n Roll dancers and clubs of South East QLD. They are commited to re-creating a 'yester-year' experience with great 50's/60's style dance tunes, retro custom-made costuming, and through using instruments common to the era – including Elvis mics. Andrew, Jo-Maree and Leona also know what the dancers like to hear, as they are Rock n Roll Dancers themselves.
The RocknRollaBillys are becoming known as a great club band due to their interesting sound and their unique renditions of popular toe-tapping dance music. They cover classic and more modern Rock and Roll dance tunes as well as Swing, Rockabilly and Jive. Their targeted, yet diverse, range of tempos cover 4-step, 6-step and 8-step Rock n Roll styles and also allows the more serious dancers to do many other dance styles including Cha Cha, Tango, Lindy Hop, various Partner Dances, and even some Line Dancing. For those who don't take their dancing that seriously, they can sit back and be entertained by a professional band that will have them laughing, singing along and dancing in their seats as they recreate and reinterpret the great sounds of days gone by fattened up with modern electronic drum/rhythm technology delivered though quality PA and subs. They also bring enough lighting to effectively add a party/celebratory ambience to the performances and when required can organise Rock 'n' Roll Dance demonstrators to perform.
.Leona Stevens is rightly described as another “Wanda Jackson” or “Emelda Mae”with her powerful bluesy rock 'n' roll/Rockabilly voice and attractive presentation. Leona developed her love for music while hanging around with her older brothers and her father who were working musicians in and around the Sydney music scene. After discovering her uniquely powerful voice they often got her up to sing with them. She also went on to perform in her own bands in Sydney for many years. As well as an exceptional lead vocalist, Leona is also competent on guitar and drums. Since moving north to Queensland, Leona has been performing extensively in major QLD venues including more recently as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the popular South East QLD club band 'Sera Loons'. She has shared stages with the likes of Phil Emanuel and performed at many major music venues including regular appearances at the Gympie Music Muster.
Andrew Stokes has been a professional comedic entertainer and musician for more than 25 years. He grew up surrounded by music, being the son of a music teacher who had achieved the highest levels of musical training possible on piano. By the time Andrew was ten years old he was playing piano, trumpet, guitar, cornet, ukulele, and learned to sing harmonies. He also played drums at times in his mother's old-time dance band that performed in the local dance halls in South East Qld towns near where they lived. Andrew went on to play in the clubs and pubs around Brisbane and worked as a booking agent for two major Queensland entertainment booking agencies. More recently for over 10 years Andrew was the lead guitarist, backup singer, musical director and band leader for the highly successful corporate function band 'The Dukes of Rhythm'. Andrew also founded, and still performs with, the heavily-booked retro-dance club duo the 'Rock n Roll Boys'. The Rock 'n' Roll Boys have a large following of dancers and repeatedly perform at most of the major Clubs and Rock n Roll/Rockabilly festivals in South East QLD. They have recently released their first CD of original Rock 'n' Roll style songs.
Jo-Maree Stokes is the very talented, very patient and long-suffering wife of Andrew Stokes. Jo-Maree has been involved in music since she was 8 years old when she began lessons on flute and piano. She went on to perform with various groups and orchestras as well as serving as chorister for large vocal groups. More recently she has immersed herself in the Rock 'n' Roll/Rockabilly scene taking up the Double Bass, making 50's costumes and helping Andrew build a 1950's style Teardrop camper trailer. Having endured 'Little Instrument Syndrome' as a flautist for many years, she is very proud that, although she is still the shortest person in the band, she now plays the biggest instrument on the stage. Joey (as she is affectionately known) drives the band with her consistent pumping double-bass playing makes it a great band to dance to.
For bookings and enquiries please call or text:
.Andrew Stokes on 0412 317 928 or email us on therocknrollabillys@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/therocknrollabillys/
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Lock n Load (Rockabilly band:
Gigs at Easts Leagues, Coorparoo for 2021
Sun June 27th: 1:00-5:00
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The Tri-Tones
Facebook: The Tri-Tones
Authentic Rockabilly and Rock n Roll 3 piece band
Contact Adam: 0412 089 639
or Matt: 0411 244 074
Facebook: search The Tri-Tones (They're the 2nd one up with the logo of an orange cartoon cat)
Rockabilly, Blues, Alternative Country and Early Rock. Feel, authenticity, love for the genres, Musicianship. Experience, quality, accessible, dance your feet off.
Brothers Matthew and Adam O’Connor have been playing music together for their whole lives and swap instruments like it’s “nothin but a thang”. They have been the backbone of Lock ‘n’ Load for the last 5 years and are still rockin’ that space. But a calling to do some extra repertoire in the intimate setting of a trio has inspired them to combine with a powerhouse drummer and rock a broader range of stuff that will echo with all dance styles. Come see this band and you will not regret the effort as they will infect you with the enthusiasm of the great music genres of the 20th Century. GET ALONG!!
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Musician looking for a new band or fill-in work:
Drummer / bass guitar / rhythm guitar / vocals - can harmonise.
58 years experience, mainly plays Rock n Roll / Country / modern country.
Graeme Oldham moved to northern NSW from Sydney a couple of years ago.
PH 0467 631 315
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Double Deuce
(Classic Hits 'n' Misses)
Brent Lillie and Linda Street
Facebook: Linda Street
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The Humbugs - Award Winning Band (click here for flyer on The Humbugs)
The Humbugs have reforme
Mario Farrugia on Vocals/Guitar
John Guyer on Vocals/Guital
Steve Richards on Vocals/Keyboards
Kent Robinson on Vocals/Bass
Laurie Keating on Vocals/Drums
Playing your favourite music, the way it was...
huge venue.... huge dance floor.
Come and check out this band... I'm sure you'll want to and will be seeing them again soon!!!
Ph 0402 180 867
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The Hemis (for photo click here)
The Hemis are a three piece band based in Brisbane who specialise in playing 1950s inspired rock'n roll.
We are three musicians who have played in various bands around Brisbane and have been brought
together by a love of roots Rock'n Roll. We can play (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast areas)
from one hour to four hours and as loud or as quiet as you like.
We all have experience in playing commercial venues and our set ups are quick and professional.
Vocals, Lead Guitar - Trevor Rennie
Drums, vocals - Dave Prout
Double bass, vocals - Brad Tabe
For booking and press inquiries, please contact:
Trevor 0407 604 102
Go to Bands then click on The Hemis.
https://www.facebook.com/TheHemis/
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The Rockin Bodgies
Have a new website:
www.rockinbodgies.com.au
Check out their profiles, the gig guide, latest news, photos and of course,
contact details so that you can book them for your next function!
Kieran has sadly retired from 23rd July 2021.
Ph 07 3341 4380.
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Glenn Callaghan (solo artist) (country) www.glenncallaghan.com.au
Rock Steady (duo)
Rock Steady (trio) (Classic Rock n Roll) www.rocksteady.net.au
Talk of the Town (with Laura Doolan) www.talkofthetown.net.au/
Laura Doolan Trio (with Laura and Debbie Fitzsummons)
facebook: Glenn Callaghan (more up to date than the website)
admin@glenncallaghan.com.au
Ph 07 5426 4767
0417 003 986
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The Dukes (new lineup January 2018)
Darby Burger & Rex Harris
Singing classic hits and favourites. Come in and join the fun!
When everything old is new
Check out their bio and their gig guide on:
www.thedukesduo.com
Email: rockerteer1949@gmail.com
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ChevyXpress.
NEWS FLASH!
Gold Coast Rock 'n' Roll band, formerly known as PPR Express have re-branded the name to ChevyXpress
to coincide with the release of the band's latest 10 track album entitled 'Red Hot Mama'.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank past and present fans for all the support we've received from right back to the old Chevrolet days.
We look forward to seeing you at a live band venue in the future.
Yours truly,
The lads from ChevyXpress.
Phil Eizenberg guitar,
Pete Hall bass,
Pete Van Roy drums.
Three veteran musicians who have worked the music scene in Australia and NZ since 1964 collectively playing in bands: The Ferrits, The Mighty Guys, Jimmy and the boys, The Bitter End, The Viscounts, Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel, The Chevrolet's, The Good Rockin Daddies and Conspiracy.
Band members over the years have toured and worked with The Animals, Dave Dee, Tony Christie, Ray Columbus, Normie Rowe, The Atlantic's just to name a few, and involvement in Stage Shows Jesus Christ Super Star, and The Rocky Horror Show.
All band members have worked in TV shows on both sides of the Tasman, and have worked as session musicians for a wide host of recording artists, plus Phil was in house guitarist for Polygram records.
ChevyXpress play good old Rock n Roll from the late 50s to the 70s, they have an Album out called Red Hot Momma. 7 tracks are original compositions.
For bookings or more information contact:
or Pete van Roy
Mob: 0422 604 110
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The Peninsula Jazz band
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Venue: Sandgate Bowls Club, 50 Keogh Street, Sandgate
$8.00 entry to cover costs
Peninsula Jazz Band, all styles of dancing possible to the music (Swing; Rock n roll; Ballroom)
or just sit and enjoy the atmosphere; great, large, wooden dance floor in this lovely, original Club. Coffee, tea & bar open.
Any enquiries to: Fred 0414 388 694.
This fabulous band only plays once a month, don't miss out on the fun. Call Fred to find out dates coming up.
Get out of the rut & support local bands & clubs for continued enjoyment of great music & to hold onto local venues.
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New Show Coming:
"That 60's Show"
Featuring Lisa Kaye Stewart, Bv's Denny D, Drums and Percussion Les Woodford, Keys and Musical Productin Alan Laguda.
This looks very impressive - great choice of songs, costumes and great performance. Don't miss it!
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