Newcastle veternan rockers The Australian Beef Week Show have released a new EP just in time for the federal election.
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The album featuring a cover image of Clive Palmer and titled What’s the go with F******** features six new tracks.
The band has informed The Star it will be performing an election night gig, once Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull names the date. Stay tuned for more details.
Prince tribute
A tribute to Prince will be held in Newcastle with a 12 piece band playing the hits and B-sides.
The venue is a closing guarded secret but will be revealed prior to the event.
People attending must wear purple or fashion from the 80s and be prepared to party like its 1999.
National Music Academy’s Gianni Michelini is behind the show. Perry Carter will be on the decks and The Beautiful Ones will be smashing out pure Prince.
It will be held on May 26. Doors open at 7pm.
Get your tickets at: tickets.cutiso.com
Special screening
A Newcastle screening of the movie Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise will be held at the Edwards.
From 6pm The Soul Shakedown DJs will be spinning Lee Perry records, with the film being screened at 8pm.
There is also a beer special with Peronis on sale for $5, make sure you get a wristband for that.
It will be held on Tuesday, May 24. Entry is $10 at the door.
The Edwards is located at 148 Parry Street Newcastle West.
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