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March Gig Guide

The Appointments

Get ready to feast your ears with sweet tunes and your stomach with a beer this month. Zara Handscomb has all the details so you can catch what’s on in and around uni this month.

It’s been a hard time for all artists over the last few months (years), make sure to set aside some time to go out and support local acts this month.

Vice Chancellor’s Welcome & 2022 Commencement Address

Where: Derkenne Courtyard, Shortland Building.

When: Wednesday 2nd March, 10.30 am till 12 pm.

Meet your Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO as he welcomes you to the University of Newcastle for 2022 with a commencement address outlining his vision for your student journey.

Hot on the Heels of their Latest Video Release “June”, 2021 UoN Band Comp Winners SlapJack will be playing at the Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome in the Derkenne Courtyard. Catch them playing at 10.30 am.

Stick around for a Q&A with the VC plus coffee vouchers, FREE cold drinks and doughnuts (GF).

Everyone who attends is invited to head to Park on the Hill for BBQ and gelato courtesy of UNSA – University of Newcastle Students’ Association.

At 11.30am you can Catch M.E.N (the band) at Park on the Hill.

M.E.N is a new all-female supergroup combining the talents of singer-songwriters Maeve Grant , Ella Day & Nina Samson.

 

For lovers of Musicals UoN Musos Club Presents “The Trail To Oregon”

Where: Cas Theatre, Hamilton.

When: 4th to 13th March – Fri & Sat 7 pm and Sun 2 pm.

The newest club on campus are bringing you an interactive musical! Where you get to choose the character’s names and fate! Check out the details on Instagram.

Tickets: $25, find them here.

 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY EVENTS

International Women’s Day Fair

Where: Park on the Hill.

When: 8th March, 11.30 am – 1.30 pm

Come and listen to tunes, enjoy the BBQ, listen to speakers and stroll the stalls.

All ages

 

Women to the Front

Where: Clarendon Hotel, Hunter Street

When: 8th March, 6 pm

Celebrating talented female, non-binary and gender diverse UoN Students and Alumni musicians.

Featuring performances from:

India Jazz

Abbi Yeo (with band)

Piper Rodrigues and the Blind Black Hearts

M.E.N

Regikay

Millie Mills

DJ SMILLZ

FREE ENTRY, check it out on Facebook.

18+

 

International Women’s day Poetry Salon

Where: Lass O’Gowrie Hotel

When: 8th March, 6-9 pm

Come and listen to, or bring along your favourite poems by women and non-binary poets to share. It can be from any time period and any background you please.

Check out the event details here.

18+

Check out the uni website for more event info on International Women’s Day so you don’t miss a thing.

 

Hot Potato Band and SlapJack

Where: Warners Bay Theatre

When: 10th March, 6.30pm – 10.00pm

Newcastle Funk legends Slapjack are supporting Sydney’s brass collective Hot Potato. Seats are limited, don’t miss out!

Tickets: $15-40

18+

 

Fungas & Dust

Where: Lass O’Gowrie Hotel
When: 11th March
Newy Psych Rock band Fungas, are going on a tour in March. ‘Termination 99’ will be kicking off at the Lass alongside Dust.
18+

THIS THAT

Where: Newcastle Foreshore 

When: 12th March

This that is returning to Newcastle’s foreshore, with a lineup including Craterface, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Dust, WAAX and more. Last release tickets are still available!

18+

 

Cormac Grant X Red Revel

Where: The Stag and Hunter Hotel

When: 12th March, 7 pm

Supported with friends Cormac Grant takes to the Stag stage with  Manuel Rohrl on bass, Gabe Argiris on drums, Georgie Winchester on vocals and keys.

Tickets $15

18+

 

ONE NIGHT AT THE STAG FEATURING: LAMPHEAD, RADICALS & DEADSHOWWS

Where: The stag and Hunter Hotel

When: 13th March, 6 pm

Deadshowws, Radicals and Lamphead are playing one epic show.

Tickets: $15, check out the event info on facebook.

18+

 

Newcastle Fringe Festival

Where: Various locations around Newcastle 

When: 17th – 27th March 

Celebrating absolutely anything creative, Newcastle Fringe offers a range of different events and performances over 10 days. Check out the website for details about the artists performing and when you can see them.

18+

 

LachlanX.Morris “Rocky Road” Single Launch

Where: The Stag and Hunter Hotel

When: 18th March, 7 pm 

Coming to the stage is Lachlan X. Morris with “Rocky Road” single launch. Supported by Lilli Crane Band.

Tickets are $10.

18+

 

Stomping Ground

Where: The Lock Up

When: 18th March, 6.30 pm

The Y are back to start their series ‘Stomping Ground’. A line up featuring, Hand Models, Fungas, Liquid Zoo and RagDoll.  . This is an ALL AGES, SAFE SPACE event.

Tickets: $15

Check the details and grab tickets here.

All ages

 

Family BandAid Festival#2

Where: The Family Hotel 

When: 19th March, 2 pm – Midnight

The Family Hotel are bringing you a festival featuring Inimata, e4444e, Elijah Amos, Soy Boy, Juanita Porteiro and More. Two stages, one big night.

$25 entry, cash only.

Check out the Family Hotel on facebook for more info.

18+

 

2022 UON DJ Comp

Where: Bar on the Hill 7 pm 

When: 

Heat 1 – Thursday 24th March

Heat 2 – Friday 25th March

Heat 3 – Wednesday 30th March

Second Chance Heat  – Thursday 31st March

Final – Thursday 7th April

Make sure you don’t miss a showcase of the best DJ’s at UoN. The winner will get a paid headline set at the Festival of Autonomy Party, plus a press pack (including photos, & a logo). All finalists will get paid gigs at UoN events and parties, all other participants put themselves out there for potential opportunities throughout 2022.

ENTER HERE  or at this link https://forms.gle/qvYpJre3ub7NDorc8

18+

 

Harmony Day

Where: 21st March, 11.30 am – 2 pm

When: Auchmuty Courtyard 

Come along as UoN celebrates Harmony day with music and free international cuisine!

All ages

 

Spacey Jane

Where: Bar on the Hill

When: 23rd March

ARIA award-winning band Spacey Jane are bringing their tour to Bar on the Hill. Grab tickets here.

18+

 

“Great Southern Nights”

Where: Bar on the Hill

When: 1st April, 7 pm

Drag your friends out to start off April right! It’s a live music night featuring The AppointmentsAbbi Yeo (with her band)Jacob Ridgeway, and more!

18+

 


Feature Image: ‘The Appointments’ by Zara Handscomb, Yak Staff Writer

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