NEWSLETTER
Hi Everyone
This is the link to my website: https://www.dancersgigguide.com.au
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VENUE: Helltown Hotrods:
Well our last Sunday session of the year certainly went out with a bang, we had a huge day filled with lots of fun and laughter. Thank you Mr Billy Guy Solo Entertainer for your awesome tunes, also big shout out to Noel for your flawless dance moves with Mrs Broom, you are a beautiful soul and your helping hand never goes unnoticed, thank you. Also thank you to all our lovely patrons that came out to support us, the day wouldn't have been the same without you. And to all our lovely staff here at Hell Town Hotrods, thank you for all your hardworking efforts throughout the year, we couldn't have done it without you guys️. As mentioned before, we have now transitioned to an events only venue, so we will no longer be open during the week, it hasn't been an easy decision to make but we are excited at what the future has to bring. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for upcoming events.️
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WANTED:
2 Bedroom accommodation needed urgently for single mature lady dancer.
Looking in Ipswich area / west of Brisbane.
Clean and tidy non-smoker, no pets. Always pays rent in advance.
Maximum she can afford is $350 per week.
Contact: 0428 137 962
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ALL MUSIC CRUISES - CHECK THE CRUISES TAB AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE.
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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:
I have removed those venues that don't pay me to advertise and have attached them on a separate sheet of paper. If any of these venues wish to be included on this page, please contact me to find out the fee to advertise. (see attached list, 8 pages long) Some of this information may be out of date as most of them don't advise me of any changes.
The Advancetown Hotel/Motel has had a change of ownership and a name change - it is now called The Beechmont Hotel.
ALL WELCOME..GOLD COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC. $5.00 Entry; with Lucky door ticket.
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, 9 Markeri Street, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218
NEXT SOCIAL, SUNDAY, 5th MAY Walk up artists ALL WELCOME. Socials are First Sunday of each month.
Good Raffle prizes, Money Board, Lucky Door Prize, Members Draw.
Plenty of dance floor, Boot Scooters and R&R dancers welcome.
Tuesday practice 30th April, 1.30 pm, for the May Social.
WALK UP ARTISTS, please send songs, and the key you sing the song in, and also the artists name, who sings it,
to the below email address. All walk ups, must perform Country Music Genre only
We have a professional established band, and sending your songs by email, will help the band give you better backing on the day.
Phone our Band Manager, Steve Fisher, 0427 538 266.
Steve also teachers Guitar and Banjo. Instrument repairs at reasonable prices. (Special price to Members of Gold Coast CMC. )
Air-Conditioned room, fabulous dance floor.
Great food at reasonable prices from the Bistro. Friendly staff and good Bar service, Tea and coffee for $2.50.
Yearly Membership for Gold Coast Country Music Club is $8.00 Concession Card holders. $10.00 for 16 yrs. to 65 years.
Early offer Joining price, will take you to 1st July, 2025. By-Laws to be followed.( Non profit organisation.)
We are a friendly Social Club. Juniors are most welcome. (Committee all hold Blue Cards)
Please contact Eve, President Phone 0412 054 188 Email, evep.gccountrymusic@outlook.com
FACE Book page..... https://www.facebook.com/GoldCoastCMClub
Gold Coast Country Music Club Inc P.O. Box 5380, Q Super Centre, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218.
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Brigalow Community Country Community Club
297 Logan St, Eagleby.
We hold Socials the 1st Saturday night of each month.
NEXT SOCIAL at BRIGALOW:
SATURDAY MAY 4th - Mother's Day Social.
Upon arrival all ladies will be given a red rose.
If you would like to bring along a photo of your Mum in a frame please do, I will have a table set up. Please note:
This is for Mums here with us or those who are in Heaven.
Raffles, door prizes, membership draw. Kitchen and bar open 7pm.
All welcome from country to Rock and Roll, massive dance floor, great band, fun to be had by all.
Entry $5 members; $7 non members
Bookings and enquiries – please text or phone Kaylee on 0434 481 000
Remember – no EFTPOS available – CASH ONLY
& if you can, try to bring smaller change please.
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The Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club (known as The Italian Club) -
18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters
Bar open from 5:30pm, come an enjoy a nice cold drink.
RESTAURANT IS OPEN AGAIN FROM NEXT WEEK
We look forward to seeing you at the club soon.
Make sure you call us TO BOOK A TABLE on: 5575 1966!
There's entertainment for everyone here at the Italo Club!
NOW CATERING FOR ALL YOUR DANCE CLASS STYLES, Ballroom, Swing, Rock n Roll, Modern Jive/Ceroc, Line Dance, Latin dancing.
Beautiful HUGE wooden dance floor!
Bookings essential Ph 5575 1966 -
Line dance classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. (see attached schedule)
Mondays: Gotta Swing Dance Classes. - First night 15th January, Level 1 7-8pm, level 2 8-9pm, $15 per class, $20 double dance deal, Ph 0415 666 523
Tuesdays: Open for Mark Wilson's dance classes at night, bar open
Wednesdays: Gold Coast Rockers (Restaurant OPEN). NO BYO food. Bar open. NO BYO drinks.
Thursday: NEW - Modern Jive / Ceroc - First night 18th January. Beg & Int: 6:30-7:30, Social dance 7:30-9:00pm $15per class,
$25 class & social deal. Ph 0490 808 456
Fridays: Latin Nights, 7-10pm Bar open from 6pm. (click here for flyer)
Saturdays: Fortnightly Dance nights 7-10pm. Bar open from 6pm. Start date TBA.
Sundays: CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
To download the Members Renewal Form click here
From January, the Mark Wilson Dance School will be hiring the Club, daily from Monday-Saturday.
(click here to see schedule)
COMING EVENTS:
Saturday 11th May Masquerade Ball
Saturday 8th June Brigeton Ball
Saturday 22nd June Gala Evening
Ph: (07) 5575 1966 or
0499 074 910
reception@italoaustralianclub.com
https://italoaustralianclub.com.au
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The Paradise Point Bowls Club
Thursday 25th April )ANZAC DAY)
12:00 Anzac Day Service
1:00 Two-Up
2:00 Dave Ritterr Band
APRIL
Friday night, Bar Stage, 7:30pm-10:30pm
26th: The Offbeats
Saturday night, NEW TIMES FOR SATURDAYS, AND ONLY IN THE DINING ROOM
All Tribute Shows 7:00pm Start
27th: 6:00-10:00pm: Brit Beat Mania Special
Sunday Afternoon: Bar Stage 2:00-6:00pm
28th: Merlin solo
MAY:
Morning Melodies first Tuesday every month 10:00am - 12:30pm with Sharon Lee (7th May)
Friday night, Bar Stage, 7:30pm-10:30pm
3rd: Long Gone Daddy's
10th: Buddy Love & The Tremors
17th: Band Jake
24th: Runes band
31st:
Saturday night, 5:30-8:30pm DINING ROOM
4th: Raff De (solo)
11th: Jodie-Joy (solo)
18th: Chrisc (solo)
25th: James Brennan (solo)
Sunday Afternoon: Bar Stage 2:00-6:00pm
5th: Green Valvet (duo)
12th: Sharon Lee (solo 11:00-2:00... Mothers Day
12th: Floorburners (duo) 2:00-6:00... Mothers Day
19th; Bawdo & The Bear (duo)
26th: The Australian Eagles tribute Show (7:00pm start)
We'd love to see you soon.
22 Thrush Ave, Paradise Point. (see VENUES page)
Ph (07) 5577 1948
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Robina Bowls Club have entertainment on Friday evenings from 6:30, and on Sundays, 1-5pm EVERY SUNDAY.
The Restaurant will be open until 2:30pm.
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Woongoolba Hall - 2nd Saturday of the month during the year. (click here for What's On Calendar for 2024)
Rock & Roll / Line dancing and Old Time Dance at the Community Hall
$15.00 incudes fabulous fabulous supper, children under 15 free. Payment is at the door but bookings are preferred.
7:15-10:45pm, Doors open 6:15pm
Pimpama Island and District Community Centre, aka Woongoolba Hall
1226 Stapylton Jacobs Well Rd, Woongoolba, 4207 7:30pm
fun - dance - supper - bar available.
Music by: Wayne Caldwell & BitterSweet
Themes for dances:
May 11th: 60's Dance Party
June 8th: Denim and Lace
July 13th: 4th of July
August 10th: Super Heroes
September 14th; Black and White
October 12th: Happy Days
November 9th: Kings & Legends
December 14th: Christmas Dance
If you are unwell please respect others and stay at home.
Morning Melodies , Morning Tea or Lunch, Great food, Good Music,
Third Thursday of Each Month, 10:30am - 2:00pm
$25.00 includes 2-course meal. Different theme each month.
(click here for programme) Bookings ESSENTIAL please. 0412 172 332 or enquirieswoongoolbahall@gmail.com
Thursday 16 May: Keeping Up Appearances
Thursday 20 June: Heritage Rattle
Thursday 18 July: Rockin' USA Festival
Thursday 15 August: Ekka Show Time
Thursday 18 September: Crooners & Cocktails
Thursday 17 October: Grease
Thursday 21 November: Country Hoedown
The Pimpama Island and District Community Centre better known as Woongoolba Hall is proud to present 'Morning Melodies', an affordable initiative aimed at providing an enjoyable social activity for both locals and visitors. While it is aimed toward the more senior members of the community all age groups are welcome.
The Third Thursday of each Month we will present themed morning entertainment including lunch. Live Music will be provided by Bitter Sweet, and food will alternate between a two course meal and a high tea for the cost to a senior of $25 per person, including lunch and entertainment. A Bar is available and meals inclusions vary with the theme.
Our Historical Hall is set in the cane fields half way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and lends itself well to the themes we have chosen. We are hoping to contribute by providing an exciting new concept for those who remember the good times of the past, and enjoy good company and good country entertainment.
If you work with an organisation or a village, please feel free to call with any questions or to book for one month or for all of them.
Bar available.
Payment at door but bookings essential. Text Gail on 0412 172 332 or email: enquirieswoongoolbahall@gmail.com with details & numbers.
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.jitters.com.au/woongoolba-hall
http://www.jitters.com.au/woongoolba-hall
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Brisbane Sunday Social Dance Club Inc. (New Vogue / Old Time Dancing) is a not for profit club, celebrating 30 years of sequence ballroom dancing in 2023.
Venue: Holland Park State High School Hall, Bapaume Rd, Holland Park (Venue: Holland Park (SHS) Hall, entry opposite 118 Bapaume Rd, Holland Park West
We dance on the 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month with live music by Walter Willans, with occasional guest musicians several times a year.
5:00pm free lesson (when Alan and Lynelle are available) & 5:30-8:30pm without lessons.
Upcoming programs witha mini-newsletter are emailed to members / visitors fortnightly, following each dance.
Large timber dance floor with inner & outer circles for alternative club & well-known dances - ample off road parking.
$10 members / $12 non-members. ALL WELCOME.
BYO eats/drinks, hot water available.
Ph 0418 796 802
E: webmaster@brisbanesundaydance.com
W: brisbanesundaydance.com
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Hope Harbour Hotel,
11 John Lund Drive, Hope Island Qld 4212
Ph: (07) 5531 7226
Located on the Gold Coast, 10km north of Harbour Town, Hope Harbour Hotel provides Hope Island Accommodation providing an outdoor swimming pool, relaxed dining, waterfront views.
Entertainment:
Great place to dance to live music on a Sunday afternoon from 2pm-6pm, both indoors and outdoors areas.
Great entertainment coming up and they would love to see some dancers there!
April:
21st: Kyte (GC Rock band, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll)
28th: Rhydian Lewis (The King of Swing)
May:
5th: Taylormade Blues (Rock, swing, rkock n roll, jump blues)
12th: Dr Love (Modern jive, Latin, Swing
19th: Floorburners (all styles, dance hits)
26th: Rob Scott (all styles - dance hits
June:
2nd: Raff De (Modern jive, Latin, rock n roll)
9th: Wolfie (Country Rock, rock n roll blues
16th: Oz Latin Brothers (Special Event - LATIN)
23rd: Floorburners (all styles - dance hits
30th: Kaffene (Modern Jive)
Also every Friday night from 4:00-7:00: Bobby Blue will be playing dinner/background/dancing music (Jazz/Blues/Reggae/Latin/Funky/RnB/Original tunes)
Also on the first Saturday of every month:
The fabulous Joe Phillips (excellent guitarist) will be playing Latin / Modern Jive from 4-7pm
Sat 4th May
Sat 1st June.
Sat 6th July
Every other Saturday from 4-7pm Marissa Burgess will entertain you with some great music (pop covers. Dine, drink and dance with me. She is a show dancer too of Moulin Rougue fame from 1988-2000. (click here for flyer) Very classy.
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A DIFFERENT VENUE FOR HIRE
Do you get seasick?
Want to have a party on a boat without going anywhere?
The Easeland is a catamaran that will cater for 140 guests. (click here for photo)
You can hire it for your event at a cost of $500 but stay docked.
BYO food, bar available on board, and waiting staff available.
There is a big dance floor area downstairs, and a great viewing area upstairs. Seating and tables available.
Full karaoke set-up available for your use, or bring your own entertainers.
OR you can charter the boat and go for a river cruise to have your party.
Contact owner:
Bayman Coast Touring Australia,
Mr Qiyuan Zhu
Ph 0452 608 209
E: baymancta@outlook.com
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COMING EVENTS - IN DATE ORDER
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, 1 October 2023 at 3:00am (clock fwd), Ends 7 April 2024 (clock back)
Starts 6 October 2024 - Sunday 6 April 2025
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Creedence Clearwater Collective
All the hits of Creedence and John Fogerty in this fun 2 hour live concert.
https://www.creedenceclearwatercollective.com/2024-tour-dates
Saturday 15th June 2024, Star Casino, Gold Coast, tickets from $69.90. Ticket enquiries: thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au. doors 7pm, show 8pm.
https://www.star.com.au/.../live.../creedence-clearwater
Saturday 6th July 2024 - Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland.
Friday 16th August 2024, Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Thurday 29th August, Brisbane - tickets on sale soon.
Saturday 31 August, Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhanpton Qld.
riday 11th October, Toowoomba, tickets on sale soon.
Saturday 2 November, Caloundra, tickets on sale soon.
Saturday 9th November 2024 - Port Macquarie, NSW, tickets on sale soon.
Saturday 30th November, Airns, tickets on sale soon
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Rock This Town
Sandy Molloy's monthly dance. (click here for flyer)
Sundays 2024 (every 3rd Sunday of the month from January - November.
Burpengary Community Hall, 111 Station Rd Burpengary.
Bands:
Saturday 18 May: Route 66
Sunday 19 May Argonauts. CANCELLED (moved to 18th)
Sunday 16 June Buddy Love & the Tremors
Sunday 21 July Floorburners
Sunday 18 August Toby Tyler & the Country Boys
Sunday 15 September Route 66
Sunday 19 October Argonauts
Sunday 17 November Toby Tyler & the Country Boys
BYO nibblies & drinks (no glass)
Lucky door prize. Raffle prizes.
Free tea & coffee provided.
1pm-4pm
Doors open at 12:30pm
Cost: $15 per person
Pre-paid bookings essential, as only 100 tickets will be sold,
Please contact Sandy on 0414 191 355 or
smolloy@live.com.au to get bank account details to book & pay for tickets / tables.
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Don't miss out on a legendary night of music with A Tribute to The Delltones!
Join us for a nostalgic journey through the hits that defined an era.
Get ready to groove and sing along to the classics! See you there!
A show not to be missed!
The Delltones Story
Thursday 29th August, 10:10am-12;30pm, Club Beenleigh, morning melodies
Enquiries and band bookings contact: Andre Els
Ph 0412 751 216
Email: andre@els23.com
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Sunday 21 April
Rock n Roll dance
Burpengary Community Hall, 1pm
Band: Rocking Sugar Daddy's
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Sunday May 5th
Austinvilla Charity Dance (click here for flyer)
Bring or wear your dance shoes and dance off your feet to Shadoogies band.
Wear Pink to support Breast Cancer Research. All proceeds to Breast Cancer Research.
Sausage Sizzle $2.50 from 12-1:30pm.
BYO nibbles, bar open. Raffle tickets on sale $5 f or 3 tickets, bring extra cash.
Bookings preferred through Nevis Edwards 0419 652 739, Walk-ins welcome on the day.
Austinvilla Estate, 31 Austinville Rd, Mudgeraba Qld 4213. Ph 07 5522 7911
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All In Social Dance
Burpengary Community Hall, 111 Station Rd, Burpengary
1-4pm (doors open 12:30pm)
Tea & Coffee supplied, BYO food/drink
2024 dates for dances:
May 12th: (Our Birthday dance) Toby Tyler and the Country Boys
No dance in June
July 14th: Trevor White duo (Route 66 duo)
August 11th: Little Stevie & the Tail Fins Roy Morris
Septemer 8th: Cool Change
Octobr 13th: Billy Guy
November: No dance
December 8th: Bamboo Rockets
Ph: 0488 156 724 or
E: dancegroup032023@gmail.com
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ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK is coming to town
'The Last Waltz' Farewell Tour
The King of Romance returns down under this way
Thursday 16th May - The Star, Gold Coast QLD. Doors 6:30pm, start 7:00pm. From $123.30 to $168.16
Thursday 23 May - Hamer Hall, Melbourne VIC. Start 7:00pm
Saturday 25th May - PCEC Riverside Theatre, Perth, WA, Doors 6:30pm, Start 7:00pm
Tickets & Information at ticketek.com.au
One golden voice, 50 iconic years.
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16-19th May
Blues on Broadbeach.
The Programme and timetable are out - please download from their website (link below): https://bluesonbroadbeach.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BOB23-Playing-Schedule-8-April-1.pdf
There are too many to add to my gig guide. Pauline.
Joining us this year is an incredible list of rhythm & blues, rock and soul artists, including the one and only Melissa Etheridge!
Lineup:
Anna Popovic, C.J. Lee, Checkerboard Lounge, Don Hopkins, Eric Bibb, Hat Fitz & Cara, Kerbside Collection,
Li'l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine, Lloyd Spiegel, Rod Payne & the Fulltime Lovers, Rory Ellis & Christian Marsh,
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, Shaun Kirk, Slips and the F.W's, Sweet Felicia and the Honeytones, The Band Ham, The Mezcaltones.
2nd Line-up Announcement:
The Gypsy Kings (Exclusive Ticketed show);
Bahamas (Canada); Charley Crockett (USA), Cedric Burnside (USA),
Kevin Borich Express, Hussy Hicks, 8 Ball Aitken, Cass Eager & the Velvet Rope,
Geoff Achison, Uptown Brown, Juzzie Smith, Rhythm X Revival, Minnie Marks, The Mojo Webb Band, Kelly Auty, Moondogs Blues, The Ninth Chapter, Colt Seavers Band, Bluescorp, Marshall and the Fro, Salt & Steel, Devils Kiosk, The Ninth Chapter, The Wet Fish, Two Tears in a Bucket, Tramwreck, Crescent City Players, The Waves, Simon Worlo & the Colonel, Jason Delphin, Alphastomp, Bones Rivers, Brad Palmer, Bob Abbot & the Fabulous Green Machine, Diamonds and the Blues, Dog Gone South, Jarrod Shaw, McFarlanes Lantern, Raku One O'Gaia, Robbie Karena.
https://www.bluesonbroadbeach.com/lineup
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Border Rockers 20 years Birthday Hop (click here for flyer)
Friday 26th April, 6:00pm-11:00pm (doors open 5:30pm)
Rock n Roll & Rockabilly.
Get ready to party featuring:
A Band called Twang plus Michael Asma (non-stop live dance music al night).
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Club, 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta.
Raffles + lucky door prizes. BYO drinks + Nibbles.
Tickets $40, Call Trevor 0428 552 550
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Red hot Summer Tour '24
18 May - Noosa - Tewantin Noosa Pony Club,
Jimmy Barnes, The Living End, Birds of Tokyo, Pete Murray, Kasey Chambers, mahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates
25 May - Cairns - Carns Show Grounds,
Jimmy Barnes, The Living End, Jon Stevens, Pete Murray, Kasey Chambers, Mahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates
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May 25th 10:00am - 5:00pm
Rockabilly Rooftop Festival
CSI Southport
featuring three bands: Reckless Roulette, Breaking the Eight, and The Bowery Boys.
Pin Up Competition, Dance Competition, Classic Cars, retro vendors selling stylish clothing and accessories to memorabilia.
Plus indulge in delicious food from local vendors.
Free entry.
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Saturday May 25th, 6:30pm
Rock Under The Clock, Brisbane
Sands Bowlo (the new handle for the refurbished Sandgate Bowls Club), 7 Burnett Pl, Sandgate (access via Keogh St)
Presents Those Good ol' Days of Rock n Roll
This dance night is not to be missed by those who can remember the enduring Rock 'n' Rol music of the 50's/60's.
Featuring hits from the likes of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Connie Francis, Roy Orbison and many more, this song and dance night will take music fans on a nostalgic trip to re-live treasured memories of a remarkable era.
Featuring Jim Hansen & The Sonics with Guest Artist Nicky Steel.
Entry:
$49* Dance Floor Table Seating
$45* Lounge Table Seating
$29 Lounge Bar Stool Seating
* Includes Supper
Fully Licensed Drinks Service - Beer, wine, spirits + soft drinks. Coffee & Tea available.
Bookings essential, go to
www.trybooking.com/CQTYR
Enquiries ph 0499 608 703
Supporting QLD Blue Light Association Inc.
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BIG NEWS.... IN 2024 Downunder Beachfest will be held from Wed 29th May - Sun 2nd June.
Beachfest will no longer clash with Cooly Rocks On
Click on their facebook page: Downunder Beachfest for the 2024 Entry forms. (pre-1984 cars only)
DOWNUNDER BEACHFEST 2024
Proposed Itinerary Wed 29th May to Sun 2nd June 2024
Wednesday
Registration 8am to 11am
Cruise from Kings Tavern to Helltown Hot-rods 11-1130am for lunch
Night Car show Autobarn Maroochydore 5pm under lights
Aged Care Facility and School Visits
Thursday
Registration 3pm to 6pm
Car show 6am to 830am TBA Location
Run to Bowden’s 10am
Cruise to Lake Baroon for photos then Cruise to Bowdens for Lunch
Aged Care Facility and School Visits
Band at Kings Beach Amphitheatre with food trucks
Friday
Registration 2pm to 6pm
Lotto Run SRCC
Band at Kings Beach Amphitheatre with food trucks
Modified Super Cruise Night due to Beach Markets
Saturday
Show and Shine 6am to 230pm
Presentation and Dinner Dance 6pm TBA Unconfirmed
Sunday
Aden Jacobi Memorial Show and Shine 7am to 1pm
Open Cars display for photos.
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World Freestyle Rock'n'Roll, Swing, Lindy & Rockabilly Dance (click here for flyer)
The World's are Back!
Making its comeback after 12 years, Australia's biggest Rock'n'Roll competition is returning in 2024!
1st & 2nd of June 2024
Wynnum State School, 81 Boxgrove Ave, Wynnum, Brisbane 4178
All dancers past and new are encouraged to come and join us to keep this competition alive!
Find us on facegook or
Contact John Watson on 0407 147 181
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Announcing new 2024 shows for The Good Old Days of Rock n' Roll.
Starring Little Pattie, Dinah Lee, Jade Hurley OAM, Lucky Starr, Digger Revell
New shows at
* Gosford Laycock Theatre on Saturday 1st June
* Penrith Panthers on Sunday 2nd June
* Redland Performing Arts Centre Qld on Friday 16th August
* Empire Theatre Toowoomba Qld on Saturday 12th October
Tickets for all shows are now on sale.
Tickets for Sutherland via
https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx...
Tickets for Penrith via
https://penrith.panthers.com.au/.../the-good-old-days-of.../
Tickets for Thirroul via
https://www.anitastheatre.com.au/.../good-old-days-of...
Tickets for Toowoomba Qld via
https://www.eventfinda.com.au/.../the-good-old.../toowoomba
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Cooly Rock On TM 2024
5th - 9th June:
Lineup of artists released 7 March 2024 (click here to download)
Bang Bang Betty & The H-Bombs; Creedence Clearwater Survival; DJ Jukebox Jimmy; DJ Lori Lee; Ella Fontaine & The Sugarshakers; Issi Dye's Legends of Rock 'n' Roll; Jake & the Cadillacs; 'Kid' James; Kris Knight and the Boogey Men;
Little Stevie and the Tail Fins; Melissa Western and the Moxie Crew; Pat Capocci; Rockadees; Rockin' Daddy's;
Rusty Pinto; Shelley Minson; Sun Records Rock 'n' Roll Review; Swingabilly Ray; The Australian Buddy Holly Show;
The Beatnix; The Bowery Boys; The Lincolns; The Pick-Me-Ups; The Rockafellas; The RocknRollaBillys.
Featuring Elvis Tribute Artists:
Dwight Icenhower (USA); Louis Brown (UK); Che Orton (NZ); Jack Gatto; Charlie Gaylard... and many more
with Dean Vegas as your Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Host.
Celebrating the motors, music and lifestyle of Yesteryear.
Coming to Cooly Rocks On for the first time, Bang Bang Betty & The H-Bombs will be bringing their cocktail of hot swing, jump blues and wild rock 'n' Roll all the way from Perth!
Also joining them include some of Melbourne's best flagship acts like the Rockin' Daddys, Rockadees and new kid on the block 'Kid' James who are all set to take you back to the good ol' days with their tunes.
Take a listen to the official Cooly Rocks On festival playlist to get a taste of what's to come, or find out more about the full lineup below:
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Rock n Roll Dances
South Tweed Sports Club - Auditorium downstairs (click here for flyer)
Wednesday 5 June: DJ Jeff, $15pp, 7pm-10:30pm
Thursday 6 June: Shadoogie with DJ Jeff, $25pp, 7:00-10:30, doors open 6pm
Friday 7 June: Shadoogie with DJ Jeff, $25pp, 7:00-10:30, doors open 6pm
Monday 10 June: DJ Jeff, $15pp, 1-6pm
Due to popular demand, tickets will be pre-sold only (previous attendees first), no door sales. Sales open to public after Easter.
Enquiries: Email: susanne@djjeff.com.au
Ph: 0418 396 085
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Coolangatta Seniors Club,
2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta,
Dances for the week of Cooly in June
Tues 4th: Michael Asma
Wed 5th: CeeJay Jones
Fri 7th: Route 66
Sat 8th: Shadoogie
Cost: $25 for one night / $20 for 2 dance nights. If attending a 3rd night that one is $25, or if doing all 4 nights just $20 per night.
Bookings open late February via email to:
2024cro@coolangattaseniors.com.au
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Sunday 9th June, 2-5pm
Rainbow Bay Surf Club, 2 Snapper Rocks Rd, Coolangatta
Digger Revell and the Denver Men
FREE show, Ph 07 5536 6390
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WINTERSUN 2.0
New dates are 14th, 15th, and 16th of June 2024.
The good news is we hope to be holding smaller car and music events.
Those will include a Rust and Chrome event and a monthly Cars and Coffee.. Information will be posted here as soon as we have confirmation.
Atria is an all weather venue centrally located at Arundel on the Gold Coast close to the M1 and a short distance from the coast.
With 120 acres of parkland on site there is plenty of room for our show and shine, traders and food vendors as well as ample public parking. (It was previously the Arundel Hills Country Club and Golf Club). New owners and a dedicated event venue.
Lots of accommodation within reach from caravan parks to 5-star hotels.
Caravan/Motorhome parking arrangements will be announced shortly.
Steve
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Disco Superstars... Boney M
featuring Maizie Williams. live in Concert with Full Band.
The Farewell Tour, performing all the Greatest Hits.
June 2024
4th: Perth Astor Theatre
6th: Newcastle Civic Theatre
7th: Wollongong Anita's Theatre
8th: Sydney Enmore Theatre
13th: Brisbane Fortitude Music Hall
14th: Gold Coast, The Star
14th: Melbourne Palais Theatre
19th: Adelaide The Gov
21st: Auckland Town Hall
22nd: Wellington St James Theatre
VIP Meet and Greet Packages available.
A Metropolis Touring Presentation.
Don't Miss Out - Book your tickets now!
https://metropolistouring.com/boney-m-2024/
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Saturday 29th June:
Lismore Heights Bowls Club
A Tribute to The Delltones
Dinner / Show
further details TBA
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Melbourne Elvis Festival, VIC. After a sold out 2023, we are back bigger and better than ever in 2024.
Register now at www.melbourneelvisfestival.com.au
Last weekend in July (TBC), date not given on website but Pauline is presuming similar to 2023 dates.
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Save the date:
Gold Coast LIndy Fest
July 26,27,28
The event in a nutshell:
4 x top shelf international instructors and as always a focus on fabulous live bands, and top shelf DJ's.
More details TBA very soon.
1st Teacher announcement: Jo Hoffberg. 2nd Teacher announcement: Florian Zbinden (Switzerland).
3rd Teacher announcement: Laura Glaess (United States); 4th Teacher announcement: AJ Howard (United States) partnering with Laura
Check out facebook: South East Queensland Swing Dance for further updates.
Questions welcome via PM to Sharon Hanley.
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Razzle Dazzle Rockers
Rewind weekend 2024 (click here for flyer)
Coffs Harbour
Friday 26th, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th July
At Sawtell RSL Club
4 bands - 3 days - 2 nights. Non-stop Rock n Roll
Fri 26th, 7pm-11pm: Weekend Warmup - Buddy Love and the Tremors - doors open 6:30pm
Sat 27th 10:30am-3pm: Daytime Rewind - Robbie Urquhart and The Rewinders - doors open 10am
Sat 27th 7pm-11pm: Saturday Sensation - Rockin Xpress - doors open 6:30pm
Sun 28th: 10:30am-3pm: See You Later Sunday - The Drive-Ins - doors open 10am
All supported by DJ Dale
All welcome. Bar & Bistro Club Facilities. Coffee shop open all day.
Weekend pass $70pp.
For further enquiries and ticket sales:
Dale & Sandy, 02 6651 4108 or 0421 130 076
Tickets nearly sold out as at 29 August 2023! Get in quick for the last remaining tickets.
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GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival
August Fri 2 to Sunday 4th.
GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival, Fri 2 to Sun 4, Redland Showgrounds, Brisbane.
For latest updates go to www.robot.com.au or www.greazefest.com
Fri Bands and DJ's 7:00pm-midnight. Sat Day bands 10am-5pm Night bands 5pm-10pm. Hot Rod Show Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm. Markets Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm. Pinup party Sat 11:30-1pm. Pinstriper & International artist Wildman from Mooneyes (Japan) Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm. Meet Tiki Stacey (carving). GreazeFest bar Fri 7pm-late, sat 10am-late, sun 9am-6pm. Food trucks on the Village Green.
Fri entertainment: Benny & The Fly By Niters; Rusty Pinto; Smokin' Firebirds; Paulie & His Crazy Rhythm Boys; DJ Leapin' Lawrie, food trucks, licensed bar, all ages welcome.
Saturday day: 10am - 5pm: Hot Rods & Classics, art show & comp; Wildman (Japan); The pinup Party; Tiki Stacy; Mimsy's Trailer Trash Tattoo; GreazeFest Markets; Live bands, DJs, dancing; Little Greazer's Kid Zone; Food trucks; Licensed bar.
Bands: The Walters; Miss Teresa & Her Rhythmaires; The Black Dakotas; Lovejoy Surf; Jake & the Cadillacs; DJ Swingabilly Ray
Saturday Night: 5:00-10:00pm Food trucks, licensed bar, all ages welcome.
Bands: Marti Brom (USA); The Detonators; 'Kid' James; The Flattrakkers; DJ Swingabilly Ray,
Sunday: 9:00am-6:00pm Bands: C.W. Stoneking and His Primitive Horn Orchestra; Pat Capocci; Twang; Peaches & the Alphasonics; The Mezcaltones; The Flattrakkers; The Linelockers; DJ Leapin' Lawrie
For latest updates go to
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9-11 August
Retro Rocks Nambour
Save the date! Further details TBA.
Email: retrorocksnambour@gmail.com
https://nambourretrofest.wixsite.com/retrorocksnambour
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Friday 16th August
The Good Old Days of Rock 'n' Roll Roll Show
Redland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane. 2-16 Middle St, Cleveland.
Starring Little Pattie, Dinah Lee, Jade Hurley OAM, Lucky Starr, Digger Revell
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ALL THESE STARS PERFORMING TOGETHER IN THE ONE SHOW, IT'S FANTASTIC!
Tickets on sale now. www.rpac.com.au
Adult: $85; Seniors/Pensioners: $79; Student: $60; Child: $60 (primary school & under); Groups 10+ $76pp. Companion card $0.
Member prices: Adult $76.50, Snr/Pen member $71.10.
For more info visit: rpac.com.au/ramp-membership.
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Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th August
Gympie Music Muster
Gympie, Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Ft The Rock n' Roll Boys
Too many artists to list here, but some that are familiar to me are: Amber Lawrence, Beccy Cole, Blues Arcadia, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, Casey Barnes, Chad Morgan, The Hillbilly Goats, James Blundell, Joe Camilleri & the Black Sorrows, Lee Kernaghan, Pete Cullen & the Hurt, Richard Clapton, Shannon Noll, & many more. (see complete list here)
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The Cliff Richard Story (3 piece band)
Tuesday 27th August, 12 noon
Club Pine Rivers, Brisbane
A show not to be missed.
Enquiries and band bookings contact: Andre Els
Ph 0412 751 216
Email: andre@els23.com
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The Delltones Story (4 piece band)
Thursday 29th August, 10:10am-12:30pm, Club Beenleigh, morning melodies
Enquiries and band bookings contact: Andre Els
Ph 0412 751 216
Email: andre@els23.com
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Saturday 31 August, 7-11pm (click here for flyer)
Marburg Showgrounds Hall, 54 Queen St, Marburg
Dance Dance Dance
Rock n Roll & Swing Ball
Music by Chi Chi Trio
BYO cup and plate to chare, tea/coffee available all night. Cold drinks/water on sale.
Prizes for the best 50s/60s semi-formal outfits.
HUGE TIMBER DANCE FLOOR
Caravans welcome.
$20 pre-booked only, book your seats now. Phdeliah 0428 137 962.
Email: dancedancedance@bigpond.com
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Saturday 28 September 2024, 7:00-11:00pm
A Very Fabulous Affair! A Supper Dance for Charity
Albert Waterways Auditorium, 61 Sunshine Blve, Mermaid Waters Qld 4218.
Event by Beauties Feeling Fabulous, Chrissy Keepence and Lincoln Eade.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
A Night of Spectacular Entertainment, Live Music, Dancing, Supper, Raffles, Prizes, and Raising Awareness of what we do.
$85 per head + Booking Fee includes a glass of bubbles on the red carpet arrival and a decadent supper.
OR
$800 + Booking Fee for a table of 10 bought in one single transaction.
Entertainment TBA
** Cash Bar Available **
All profits go to:
Beauties Feeling Fabulous
Incorporate Charity Association: IA54756
Charity Number: CH1992
This is a not for profit charity that provides much needed free pampering to our Gold Coast Women living with Cancer.
In addition to the pampering we offer through massage, nails, make up, & hairdressing, holistic therapies and facials we offer a safe space to offload the weariness that comes with living with cancer in todays world.
Beauties Feeling Fabulous also provide comfort through our free Poncho service. We hand make with love soft ponchos to give our lovely ladies when having surgeries so they are warm, comforted and have free access for their drains and drips.
GO FUND ME PAGE: https://gofund.eme/3cd9713e
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NEW: QUEENSLAND ELVIS FESTIVAL 2024 - A Rockin' Debut (click here for flyer)
Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll as the Queensland Elvis Festival makes its grand debut, bringing the King of Rock 'n' Roll to the heart of Australia for the very first time! Join us from October 25th to 27th, 2024, at the fabulous Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, for a weekend of unforgettable performances, iconic moments, and non-stop Elvis entertainment.
🌐 International Allure: Emilio Santoro and Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Winners! 🌟
Straight from the UK, we welcome the sensational Emilio Santoro, captivating audiences with his authentic Elvis persona. Joining him are the ultimate champions from Elvis Presley Enterprises: Jay Dupuis, Cote Deonath, and Brandon Bennett, flying in direct from the USA. Brace yourselves for a truly international Elvis experience!
🎤 Five Shows, Three Days - It's a Festival Extravaganza! 🎉
Immerse yourself in five unique concerts spanning three action-packed days. From the iconic moments of Elvis's life in "All Out Elvis" to the humble beginnings in "From Tupelo to Vegas," each show promises to transport you through the incredible journey of the King.
🎸 Dazzling Concerts:
All Out Elvis: Experience the most iconic moments of Elvis's life.
From Tupelo to Vegas: Witness the rise from singing in church to the bright lights of Vegas.
Elvis On Tour: Join the King on his musical journey across the globe.
Elvis The Story: Immerse yourself in a show never seen before in Australia! The Elvis Story live in Concert!
It's Carnival Time: An Elvis party featuring all your favorite songs from the movies and more!
Brought to you by the powerhouse behind Australia's favorite concert promoter, Dom Arpa Productions, this festival guarantees a weekend of sheer entertainment, nostalgia, and electrifying performances.
🏨 Venue: Eatons Hill Hotel 🏰
The incredible Eatons Hill Hotel sets the stage for this historic event. With accommodation, cafes, restaurants, and more under one roof, this festival promises a seamless and unforgettable experience.
🎟️ Secure Your Spot! This Weekend Will Sell Out! 🎟️
Don't miss the chance to be part of history! Secure your tickets now for the Queensland Elvis Festival, October 25-27, 2024. It's a sold-out weekend waiting to happen - be there or be square!
Tickets: www.queenslandelvisfestival.com.au or @ticketek for more information
Fri 24 Oct - All Out Elvis (from $69.90-$129.90 (meet & greet)
Sat 26 Oct: Hollywood to Vegas Stage
Sat 26 Oct: Elvis on Tour
Sun 27 Oct: Elvis The Story
Sun 27 Oct: It's Carnival Time
Fri 25-Sun 27 Oct Queensland Elvis Festival 2024 - 2 show pass
Fri 25-Sun 27 Oct Queensland Elvis Festival 2024 - 3 show pass
Fri 25-Sun 27 Oct Queensland Elvis Festival 2024 - 4 show pass
Fri 25-Sun 27 Oct Queensland Elvis Festival 2024 - 5 show pass (from $309.50 - $609.50 (Meet & Greet)
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8th-10th November 2024
Airlie Beach Festival of Music
The heart of live music.
First lineup reveal coming soon.
Buy tickets
https://www.airliebeachfestivalofmusic.com.au/
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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 49 and will be continuing to add to our collection. Their lessons include Rockabilly, 4x step jive, swing, and some partner dances and are still absolutely FREE.
You can google: 'Rock and Roll Dance Stylle Mix' and lots of iTune videos pop up that way.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rock-and-Roll-Dance-Style-Mix-Part-2-2259375601003701
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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
I have removed those dance classes that don't pay me for advertising, and put them on a separate attached sheet (11 pages long). (click here to download). If any of these classes wish to be included in the newsletter, please contact me to find out the cost to you. Some of this information may be out of date as the venue's often don't advise me of changes.
DANCE CLASSES - GOLD COAST AREAS
Gold Coast Rockers Rock n Roll Club. (click here for flyer)
The Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters
Bar open (NO BYO drink)
Restaurant OPEN, NO BYO.
Dance classes: Wednesday nights, Teachers: Geoff and Pauline W
6:30pm Beginners lessons
7:30-9:30pm - live band for general dancing.
GCR members $10 (includes lucky door ticket) - CASH ONLY, NO EFTPOS at the door but you can use it at the bar or restaurant.
New Beginners: $10 for the first Wed of the month (includes lucky door ticket) (weeks 2,3,4 is $15 or become a member and then entry is only $10) - CASH ONLY ENTRY, NO EFTPOS
Visitors $15 (incl lucky door ticket) - CASH ONLY ENTRY, NO EFTPOS
Raffle Tickets available for purchase.
When there is 5 Wednesdays in the month there will be no lessons and the bands start at 7:30pm. Recorded music will play from 6:30pm and a partner dance taught.
Fanatastic new big dance floor, come and check it out!
WEDNESDAYS:
RESTAURANT OPEN AGAIN, NO BYO FOOD PLEASE.
Apr 24th: The Harmony Guys (week 4 beginners lessons) - Fantastic new band.
May 1st: Buddy Love & The Tremors (week 1 beginners lessons) - wear club colours, birthday cake
May 8th: Rocking Sugar Daddy's (week 2 beginners lessons)
May 15th: Route 66 (week 3 beginners lessons
May 22nd: The Rockafellas (week 4 beginners lessons)
May 29th: Night Cruisers (5th week of month so no normal lessons) - CLOTHING SALE pre-loved & new
June 5th: Buddy Love & the Tremors (week 1 beginners lessons) - wear club colours, birthday cake
June 12th: Route 66 (week 2 beginners lessons)
June 19th: Rocking Sugar Daddy's (week 3 beginners lessons)
June 26th: The Harmony Guys (week 4 beginners lessons)
July 3rd: Night Cruisers (week 1 beginners lessons) - wear club colours, birthday cake
July 10th: The Rockafellas (week 2 beginners lessons)
July 17th: The Hitmen (week 3 beginners lessons)
July 24th: Route 66 (week 4 beginners lessons) - Christmas In July (wear Christmas Colours)
July 31st: Buddy Love & The Tremors (5th week of month so no normal lessons)
Saturday July 20th: Black & White Formal Hop. Buddy Love & the Tremors - Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Drive,
BYO food and drink, cake supplied. Price TBA, tickets on sale from mid-May. Further details TBA
Check out our website:
www.goldcoastrockers.com
facebook page: Goldcoast Rockers
Contact: 0419 500 123 for further information
Email: goldcoastrockers1991@gmail.com
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N‘n’G Jyve
Available for private lessons
Teaching Beginners Rock n Roll and dance routines and Rock n Roll moves for the Advanced dancers.
DJ Garth is available for hire for parties etc.
They are available to teach workshops.
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
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre, 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta.
Thursdays
Doors open at 5:30pm and close at 6:15pm sharp, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
5:30 - 6:15pm Social dancing and revision
6:15 - 7:00pm BASIC 4 Step Rock n Roll (4 week course commences 1st Thurday of month)
7:00 - 8:00pm Partner or Line Dance and Social Dancing
8:00pm EASY Intermediate moves into a routine and Social Dancing
$15 per person
Everyone is welcome - come and join us, have some fun, meet new people as you rotate during lessons, no partner necessary.
Week 1 beginners classes commence at 6:15pm, (starting on 1st Thursday of month). Loads of fun partner and social dancing.
This Thurday 18th April we will be combining Weeks 3 and 4 as we will be closed on 25th for Anzac Day.
Sunday 21 April, Monthly Partner Dance Lesson & a fun afternoon of Soclal Dancing, (click here for flyer)
Join us to learn a variety of partner dances. This week's lesson: Sweetheart Schottische
1:30 Registration, 2:00 Lesson, followed by social dancing until 4:30pm.
All welcome, no partner necessary, BYO water and towel. contact Trevor, 0428 552 550.
May 19: dance TBA
June 16: dance TBA
July 21: dance TBA
The Hall is huge.
- BYO drinks and towel
- Sanitise hands before, during and after classes.
Teachers: Trevor Greene and Ann Martin
Enquiries: borderrockers02@gmail.com or text 0428 552 550.
https://www.facebook.com/borderrockers
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GOTTA SWING - Monday nights
Contact: Mark: 0415 666 523, or Amanda: 0418 887 136.
Email: mark@gottaswing.com.au Web: www.gottaswing.com.au
Mondays: VENUE: The Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, Gold Coast
Beginners/Level 1 from 7 - 8pm, Lessons with Mark and Jane)
Level 2/3 (Intermediate) from 8 - 9pm
Everyone Welcome, No partner required.
$15 at the door or you can prepay online and show your receipt at the door
https://www.gottaswing.com.au/shop
Eftpos or cash on the door.
Gotta Swing Social night - Monthly - Every 3rd Saturday (click here for flyer)
Only $15
Lesson 6:30-7:15pm. Social dancing 7:30 til 10pm
with DJ Rhythm Man Mark!
The Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
Plenty of free parking.
Bar & restaurant open
Fully sprung dance floor!
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50's ROCK'N'ROLL DANCE CLASSES – BY
Swingtime Dance School.
VENUE:
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, 2418 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach 4218.
Tuesdays, 7:00 Beg and 8pm Int.
$15 for the night. Pay cash at the door.
We teach 4-step RnR together with lots of fun and socially leadable moves in Intermediate.
New beginner's cycles start every 4 weeks.
Pay cash at the door or book online here:
https://www.swingtimedanceschool,com.au/gold-coast...
For details call Sharon 0402 489 967
Strutters Hop Gold Coast
Every 2nd Saturday each month
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club
7pm-12am. $10 cash at the door.
Contact Sharon 0402 489 967
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Dance Central
Learn to Rock'n'Roll, Lindy/Swing dance and more, in one central location!
Presented by Rock Swingz and Cadillac Rockers.
New Venue: Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre,
Jim Harris Park, Mattocks Road, Varsity Lakes QLD
Thursdays: Doors open 6:00pm.
Social dancing from 7pm, raffles, dance classes from 6:15pm. BYO drinks/snacks.
Entry from $10.
Thursday 9th May - Social Dance with live entertainment from Tommy Memphis from 7pm.
Enquiries: Mark: 0466 270 952
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SWING/ MODERN JIVE GOLD COAST AND SOUTH:
New Website created by Linda Baker showing an embedded calendar specifically for swing/blued/balboa,
similar to Rock To It, but less complicated.
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DANCE CLASSES - BRISBANE AND CENTRAL QLD AREAS
Swing Patrol Brisbane
Swing dance classes
Drop-in class, start anytime. No bookings, pay with cash or card at the door. $18 for one lesson, $27 for both. Student discount available with ID.
Website: https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/classes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swing-Patrol-Brisbane-108706641672459
Contact: info@swingpatrol.com.au
MONDAYS:
Venue: West End Uniting Church, 11 Sussex St, West End QLD 4101
6:30-7:30pm New Beginners welcome (starting 4 March 2024)
WEDNESDAYS:
Venue: Brisbane Lithuanian Club, 49 Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill QLD 4101
6:30-7:30pm New Beginners welcome, start anytime
7:30-8:30pm Intermediate class
THURSDAYS:
Venue: The Loft Bar, 100 Boundary St (upstairs), West End QLD 4101
6:30-7:30pm New Beginners welcome (starting 1 Feb 2024)
SOCIAL DANCES
Saturday Night Fish Fry - 30 March, 22 Jun, 28 Sep, 7 Dec
Venue: West End Uniting Church, 11 Sussex St, West End QLD 4101
6:15-9:30pm
Website: https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/social/saturday-night-fish-fry/
Shimmy Shaker Sundays - second Sunday of the Month (commences 11 February)
Venue: West End Uniting Church, 11 Sussex St, West End QLD 4101
2:45-5:30pm
Website: https://swingpatrol.com/brisbane/social/shimmy-shaker-sundays/
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DANCE DANCE DANCE
Teaching dances done in SEQ (OT/NV/Fun dances/progressives/RnR)
Classes on hold at present.
BYO drinks / snacks.
No partner required. All Welcome!
Private Lessons available.
PHDELIAH GRIVAS
0428 137 962 Mobile
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Rock n Beat n Boogie Dance School - DANCE CLASSES
Freestyle Rock n Roll Brisbane
(click here for new flyer for 2022)
Learn to rock'n'roll dance with John Watson.
* Bookings essential 0407 147 181
MONDAY NIGHTS (click here for flyer)
New 2024 programme:
* Warm Up
* 1st half class 6 step
* 2nd half class 8 step
Come and join in the fun!!!
Members $15, non-members $18.
NEW: JUNIOR ROCK & ROLL DANCE CLASSES -
Saturdays 11:00am - 12:00pm
Costs: A Gold Coin donation.
HEMMANT COMMUNITY CENTRE
Cnr of Ramsay Road and Brand St, Brisbane
Contact details:
John Watson 0407 147 181
Payments: Rock n Beat n Boogie, BSB 814-282, ACC 30716116
Ref: Your name.
Call John Watson to book your place in all classes, 0407 147 181. Email: jwatson55@outlook.com
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Breakaways Rock 'n' Roll Dance, Social and Welfare Club Inc.
Venue: SOUTHSIDE -
Souths Sports Club, 174 Mortimer Rd, Acacia Ridge.
6:00pm-9:30pm
Rotational dance lessons, no partner required.
Members $12, non-members $14
Every Monday
6:00-7:00 Beginners basics
7:00-8:00 Beginners Lesson
8:00-8:30 Social Break with dancing
8:30-9.15 Intermediate lesson
NO BYO food/drinks.
NORTHSIDE - STRATHPINE -
Strathpine Community Hall, 4 Mecklem St, Strathpine.
Rotational dance lessons, no partner required
Members $12, non-members $14
Every Tuesday
6:00 - 7:00pm Beginner basics
7:00 - 8:00pm Beginner Class
8:00 - 8.30pm Social Break with dancing
8.30 - 9.15pm Intermediate
* 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 Mondays or Tuesdays (our dance class nights)
we have a dance social with a band on the fifth week
CALL JEAN ON 0402 457 179
DANCE NIGHTS: For all tickets: Bank Details: Westpac Bank Breakaways Account, BSB: 034-080, A/C NO: 500 894
Bookings essential: Prepaid tickets. BSB 034-080, NO: 500894, put your name as reference.
Enquiries: contact Jean: 0402 457 179, email: jeancihan@gmail.com
Strathpine Community Centre, 4 Mecklem St, Strathpine (BYO food/drink, no glass), or Souths Sports Club,
174 Mortimer Rd, Acacia Ridge (licenced venue, no BYO).
Click here for programme)
VENUE DANCE MONTH BAND
Souths Sports Sunday 28th April 1-5pm Little Stevie & the Tail Fins $20M / $25 N-M
Strathpine Saturday 11th May 1-5pm Tenor Cats $20M / $25 N-M
Souths Sports Sunday 19th May 1-5pm Kris Knight & The Boogey Men ($20M / $25N-M
Strathpine Saturday 10th Aug 7-11pm Rockin Xpress (5 piece band) (Mark from No Brakes with his new band) $30M / $35N-M, Red
theme night)
Souths Sports Sunday 18th Aug 1-5pm Hitmen (3 piece) $20M / $25 N-M
Souths Sports Sunday 22nd Sept 1-5pm Floorburners $20M / $25 N-M
Souths Sports Sunday 27th Oct Rockafellas
Strathpine Saturday 2nd Nov 7-11pm Country Boys Toby
Clontarf Sunday 10th November Club Picnic
Souths Sports Sunday 24th Nov TBA
Souths Sports Sunday 15th Dec TBA
Strathpine Tuesday 31st Dec, 7pm-12am TBA
SOCIAL DANCE NIGHTS: BYO food/drinks, 6:30pm-9:30pm. $15 members / $20 non-members
VENUES: Strathpine Community Centre, 4 Mecklem St, Strathpine,
Souths Sports Club, 174 Mortimer Rd, Acacia Ridge
Souths Sports Social 29th April Let's Dance Band
Strathpine Social 30th April Night Cruisers
Souths Sports Social Mon 29th July Cool Change
Stathpine Social Tue 30th July Hot Dogz ??
Souths Sports Social 30th September TBA
Strathpine (Halloween) Social 29th October TBA
Yearly Fees:
Single membership: $25 per year
Family membership: $40 per year
Beginners are always welcome to join our friendly social atmosphere.
Contact Jean for more info and bookings on 0402 457 179
Postal address: PO Box 1473, BROWNS PLAINS BC QLD 4118
Email: jeancihan@gmail.com
Website: www.breakaways-rock-n-roll.com
Facebook: Breakaways Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, Social & Welfare Club Inc.
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GOTTA SWING - Monday nights
Contact: Mark: 0415 666 523, or Amanda: 0418 887 136.
Email: mark@gottaswing.com.au Web: www.gottaswing.com.au
Wednesday: VENUE: Salisbury Senior Citizens Centre, 87 Cripps St, Salisbury. (Lessons with Mark) 7:00-9:30pm
Beginners/Level 1 from 7 - 8pm
Level 2/3 (Intermediate) from 8 - 9pm
Everyone Welcome, No partner required.
$15 at the door or you can prepay online and show your receipt at the door
https://www.gottaswing.com.au/shop
Eftpos or cash at the door.
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Village Rockers
Our classes start back Wednesday 7th February at 7:30pm
VENUE: Lions Hall, Wharf St, Logan Village.
Beginners are in the hall opposite in Old School Building
Our Club nights are at New Venue: Jimboomba Hall for the first 4 club nights.
After that to be advised.
Club Nights 7:30pm
Fri 10 May: Floorburners Jimboomba Hall
Fri 14 Jun: Boogie Boyz TBA
July Saturday 20th is our Gala Fundraiser with RocknRoll Boys, Venue: 78 Clarks Rd, Loganholme
Fri 2 Aug: TBA TBA
Fri 6 Sep: Club Night - Hot Pursuit TBA
Fri 4 Oct: Little tevie & the Tail Fins TBA
Fri 1 Nov: Street Cafe TBA
Fri 6 Dec: RocknRollerBillys TBA
Entry $15
BYO drinks and food for your own table.
Please contact Del on 0418717492 with any questions.
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Just Rock Toowoomba
Drayton Hall, 39 Brisbane St. (click here for programme for 2024)
Sunday afternoons, 1-4pm
Check gig guides for special events.
Partner and LIne Dances: 1-1:40pm
Basic Beginners & Beginners: 1:45-2:50pm
Intermediate: 3:10-4:00pm
Annual membership $20
Lessons: (first lesson $5), Members $12.50 / Non-members $15, Dances $12.50.
Instructors: Jean and John Mustafa
Email: info@justrocktoowoomba.com
www.justrocktoowoomba.com
Info: Ross: 0438 308 304.
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Brisbane Sunday Social Dance Club
Holland Park SHS Hall,
Evening dance, every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 5:00pm with free dance lesson for 30 minutes,
Then an evening dance from 5:30-8:30pm
Entry $10 for members | $12 for non-members
BYO eats/drinks
Music by Walter Willans
Enquiries: Ph 0418 796 802
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Mackay, Nth Qld
Information as requested by Rock 'n' Rollers planning to travel by our Mackay, Nth Qld region.
Sugar City R'n'R Club Saturday night dances, St Pats Hall, River St Mackay, 7pm-11pm.
Sugar City R'n'R Club meets Wed Nights, Senior Citizens Hall, 58 Macalister St, Mackay at 7pm.
Proposed dates, Rock 'n' Roll at "Goosies", 74-76 Malcomson St, Mackay" Fridays 7:00-10:00p. Sundays 5:00-7:00pm
2024 dates TBA
Alan Laskey
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Burnett Rockers dance classes (click here for flyer)
Thursday nights
NEW VENUE! NEW REDUCED FEE!
Kingaroy Showgrounds, GH Hall, (access Gate 3 Youngman St)
6:30 beginners pre-lesson walk through
7:00-9:30pm. No partner required. Experienced instructors.
All welcome.
** No previous dance experience necessary**
$10 per person for full program:
includes basic moves, intermediate sequence & partner/line dancing
No previous dance experience is necessary, come by yourselves or with a partner.
E: burnettrockers@outlook.com
Find us on facebook.
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DANCE CLASSES - NORTHERN NSW AREAS
RAZZLE DAZZLE ROCKERS
COFFS HARBOUR / SAWTELL
Classes held WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at Sawtell RSL Club, 7:00pm
Consisting of Rock n Roll / Lindy Hop / Swing Jive / Balboa.
Teaching beginners / Intermediate and Advanced with very
experienced Instructors Dale and Sandy.
7:00 Intermediate class
7:45pm New beginners course. Special Beginners price.
Social Dance after class with D.J. Dale every week.
Also available for Workshops on request.
Contact Dale or Sandy on
Ph 02 6651 4108 or 0421 130 076
Find us on facebook.
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Gold Coast, Australia
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