Honeysuckle Harbour Life

Rockers and Revheads

L!vesites presents Rockers and Revheads, a sensational weekend of rock n roll, classic cars and dancing from Friday the 1st of October to Monday the 4th of October in the centre of Newcastle.

With a great line up featuring the rock n roll bands The Jive Bombers, No Brakes and the Real Gone Cats be prepared to boogie the weekend away.

See the fantastic display of American classic cars and street-rods as they parade along Foreshore Park before entering the arena for a public show and shine.

The event will include free dance lessons in swing, rock n roll, jitterbug and rockabilly as well as dance demonstrations and fun dancing competitions like The Twist, Rockabilly Rebel and Limbo Song.

In true rock n roll style attendees are encouraged to dress in their best 1950s rock n roll fashion. Think Fonzie or Rizzo!

Bookings are required for selected events and can be made by calling Civic Theatre Ticketek on 4929 1977.

PROGRAM:

Friday 1st October

Rockers and Revheads Ball
7.30 - 11.30pm
With the fabulous Jive Bombers and DJ Jimmy D
Newcastle City Hall
Tickets $30 through Civic Ticketek
Late supper provided

Saturday 2nd October

Drive in Theatre Nite
6.30-11.30pm
Movie to be arranged
Tickets $7 through Civic Ticketek
Stockrington Drive in Theatre
Limited numbers - book early

Rockin Rockabilly Nite
7.30-11.30pm
Featuring No Brakes and DJ Gavin Bean
Newcastle Leagues Club
Tickets $8 through Civic Ticketek
Drinks and refreshments can be purchased at the venue

Rock n Roll Beach Party
7.30-11.30pm
Featuring At the Hop
Hamilton RSL Club Auditorium
Tickets $8 through Civic Ticketek
Drinks and refreshments can be purchased at the venue

Sunday 3rd October

Foreshore Park and Carriage Sheds
9-10am Non denominational gospel service
Featuring the music of Elvis

10-10.30am Car Cruise
The road will be closed off and classic American cars and street rods will parade before the general public.
NB. All vehicles must be pre-entered to participate in the cruise and must be American parentage vehicles. Holden, Falcon and Valiants up to 1978 will also be accepted. Click here to download the vehicle entry form. Please post entry forms to 403 Hunter St, Newcastle 2300 or fax to 4929 6576.

11am-1pm No Brakes - FREE!

2pm-5pm The Real Gone Cats - FREE!
Also featuring DJ Brian Bean

Dance lessons and demonstrations, fun dance competitions, plus classic American cars and street-rod show and shine, modern modified vehicle display, classic motorcyles and dragster pushbikes. Food provided at the venue.

Monday 4th October

Classic Car and Street Rod Lake and Beaches Cruise
Cruise the fantastic beaches and lakes of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie with Californian Cruisin Inc. The party will leave from Beresfield BP service station at 10am and go on to Nobbys Beach and Bar Beach for morning tea. Then it's on to Belmont and along the shores of Lake Macquarie to the picnic grounds of Lake Macquarie Light Railway at Toronto. Train rides, guided tours, morning tea and bbq lunch will be provided. The cost is by donation only. All vehicles welcome.

More information to come soon...  or visit www.livesites.org.au