This is the year the entertainment industry is back on track with dozens of overseas and top national artists hitting the touring circuit and choosing to stop by Wollongong.
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From Shannon Noll celebrating 20 years since the release of his first album at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, to an "open air rave" at the University of Wollongong and a slew of Australian rock stars, you could book out every weekend with live music if you wanted to.
Other notable gigs heading to the Illawarra in coming months include jazz legend Vince Jones at Centro CBD, Herman's Hermits bringing their peak sounds of the '60s and '70s to Thirroul, while Matt Corby will strum his cruisy tunes at the Summersalt festival which also features Ziggy Alberts and James Bay.
For those more in tune with classic music, the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne will be coming to Kiama in February, the Australian Chamber Orchestra will visit Wollongong in March plus iconic singers Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo are to perform at Qudos Bank Arena in March.
Megastar entertainers will begin heading to Sydney this week as thousands are set to flood Moore Park to catch P!nk's spectacular show, before Blink182 and Taylor Swift also take over other arenas, while Take That (minus Robbie Williams) have also announced they will tour later in 2024.
If you're keen to get out, here are some of the biggest shows heading to the Illawarra and Sydney between now and the end of May.
WHAT'S ON IN WOLLONGONG
- February 9 - Touch Sensititve at Waves in Towradgi, 7pm
- February 10 - Open Air Rave featuring Ben Hemsley, Pegassi and UOW from 2pm
- February 10 - Karise Eden at Wollongong Town Hall (The Music Lounge), 7.30pm
- February 14 - Chamber Philharmonia Cologne at Christ Church, Kiama, 7pm
- February 14 - Fun Lovin' Criminals at Waves in Towradgi, 7pm
- February 16 - Sahara Beck at Wollongong Town Hall (The Music Lounge), 7.30pm
- February 20 - Matchbox Twenty - RELOCATED TO SYDNEY details HERE
- February 21 - The Animals at Centro CBD Wollongong, 6.30pm
- February 22 - Brian Cadd at Centro CBD Wollongong, 6.30pm
- February 29 - Eurogliders at Centro CBD Wollongong, 6.30pm
- March 2 - Red Hot Summer Tour - Suzi Quatro, Cheap Trick, Jon Stevens, The Angels, Baby Animals, The Screaming Jets, Chocolate Starfish at Berry Showground
- March 5 - Cheap Trick and The Angels at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 8pm
- March 6 - Herman's Hermits at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 8pm
- March 8 & 9 - G Flip - SOLD OUT, Waves in Towradgi
- March 8 - ELIXIR featuring Katie Noonan at Wollongong Town Hall (The Music Lounge), 7.30pm
- March 9 - Australian Chamber Orchestra present Beethoven's Emperor at Wollongong Town Hall, 7.30pm
- March 10 - Summersalt festival - Matt Corby, James Bay, Ziggy Alberts, Thelma Plum, Kita Alexander, Mia Wray, at Stuart Park in North Wollongong,
- March 11 and May 11 - James Reyne at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 7.30pm
- March 21 - Sarah Blasko at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 8pm
- March 22 - Cruel Sea at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 7.30pm
- March 22 - Richard Clapton at Centro CBD Wollongong, 6.30pm
- March 23 - Graham Nash at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 7.30pm
- March 23 - Tom Jones and Delta Goodrem, A Day on the Green, Centennial Vineyards in Bowral
- April 6 - 1927 and Boom Crash Opera at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 7.30pm
- April 9 - Live and Incubus - WIN Entertainment Centre, 7pm
- April 12 - John Williamson at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 7.30pm
- April 14 - Chris Isaak plus Boy and Bear, A Day on the Green, Centennial Vineyards in Bowral
- April 19 - Hindley Street Country Club at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 8pm
- April 20 - Vince Jones at Centro CBD Wollongong, 6.30pm
- April 27 - Shannon Noll at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 8pm
- May 9 - Nick Cave - WIN Entertainment Centre, 7pm
- May 17 - Ian Moss at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul, 7pm
WHAT'S ON IN SYDNEY
Here are some of the big-name concerts in Sydney over the next few months.
- February 9 and 10 - P!nk at Allianz Stadium, Sydney's Moore Park
- February 24 - Blink182 at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
- February 24 to 26 - Taylor Swift at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
- February 29 - The Chemical Brothers at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
- March 1 - Jonas Brothers at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
- March 16 - Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
- March 16 - P!nk at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
- March 24 - Aqua at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
- April 12 and 14 - Bring Me The Horizon at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
- May 1 - Niall Horan at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
Later in the year the likes of Take That, Iron Maiden, Ive, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Coldplay and Jerry Seinfeld will also head to various Sydney venues.
Desiree Savage
At the helm of Australia's premier publication for people aged over 55, covering hard hitting issues, travel, lifestyle and entertainment. Got a hot tip? Email me - edit@TheSenior.com.au
At the helm of Australia's premier publication for people aged over 55, covering hard hitting issues, travel, lifestyle and entertainment. Got a hot tip? Email me - edit@TheSenior.com.au
