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Trivia-Every Wednesday Hosted by 'AJ' Aaron Jones
7/2/2024

Time: 7pm onwards

Location: The Press Basement Bar

Prizes to be won

Exciting games and trivia challenges

Delicious food

The trendiest drinks in town

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MusiKwiz
11/4/2024

Join the Con crew at The Press Basement Bar for another night of fun, trivia, live music good food and drinks! The format of the evening will be 2 panels, each headed up by Ash Dallas and Peter Ross. Two other members of each panel will be made up of Con teachers and local identities!

Live music from the house band. Isaac Smith - guitar/bass, Jarron McGrane - drums, Todd Power - keyboards, Jimmy Craz - guitar and Brookie Gillett - Vocals.

Host for the evening will be Noelene Bosworth. Lots of audience interaction, prizes, and performances by Ashleigh Dallas and Peter Ross.

A fun night out and a great end to the busy school term!

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L.R Marsh National Tour
12/4/2024

Following the success of his studio album "Inside Outlines" in 2021 and several national tours and festival appearances through 2022 and 2023, Australia's blues rock one-man-band L.R. Marsh hits the road once again for his biggest Australian national tour to date! Spanning four months straight, this tour will see him reach Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia between January and April 2024.

“Inside Outlines is a beast of a blues rock album from guitarist, singer/songwriter L.R. Marsh… exploring a big, brash sound with a nod to Queens of the Stone Age and early Led Zeppelin” - Upside News Australia.

“Gritty and powerful” - Happy Mag.

Check out his latest video clip: https://youtu.be/8VAhtYjcsR4

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8:30pm Friday 12th April 2024

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The Press Basement Bar,
Tamworth (Kamilaroi land), NSW.

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Tickets: FREE ENTRY

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Medieval Tavern Night
25/4/2024

The Press Basement bar will be turning into a medieval tavern! Complete with board games, card games and tabletop gaming alongside Tamworth's best drinks and food.

On the 25th of April hosting our second 'Medieval Tavern Night' for any avid gamers out there looking for the perfect atmosphere, food and drinks for some social gaming.

WHAT WILL BE HAPPENING
- Fantasy/Medieval Tavern Music + Soundtracks from your favourite film and TV shows.
- Dungeons and Dragons game for people to join
- Board and Card games available to use (or bring your own)

EVENT INFO
Date: 25th of April
The Press Basement Bar
Free to Attend
From 6:00pm - Late
Signups: 6:30pm
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DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
- 6 spots per table
- 1 Drink + Pizza included
- 3 Hour Game
- New and experienced players welcome
- $35 entry fee
D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ See les

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Emo Night - Returns 2024
27/4/2024

TAMWORTH! EMO NIGHT is making it's return for 2024 and just in time for it's second Birthday! Break out your eyeliner and black clothes and celebrate two years of EMO NIGHT with us with your favourite emo, metal, punk and alternative rock anthems at The Press Basement Bar.

Lineup is featuring local NOCTICA returning to Tamworth for the first time this year after an explosive start in 2023 with singles Savior and Afterlife breaking 250,000 streams and multiple sold out shows. Joining is Sydney’s metalcore heavy weights BROKEN EARTH fresh off their latest single Covenant and rock trio 51ST AVENUE. After the bands DJs will be spinning emo and alternative anthems keeping the party alive until late.

*Event is 18+ Only

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Drag Bingo w/Timberlina
2/5/2024

The lady of the night sassily presents Drag Bingo with Timberlina at The Press Basement Bar, Tamworth

Thursday, 2nd May 2024
$30pp
6:30pm Doors
7:00pm Show

Get ready for an evening of glitz, glamour, and giggles at Timberlina’s Drag Bingo Extravaganza! Timberlina’s over-the-top style and dazzling repertoire, coupled with her naughty quick wit, will keep you fabulously entertained for hours.

Sip on your favorite cocktail and get ready for three rounds of bingo like you’ve never experienced before.

Timberlina’s cheeky commentary and sparkling presence will have you in stitches as you play. Whether you’re a seasoned bingo pro or a first-timer, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Tickets for Timberlina’s Drag Queen Bingo are just $30pp includes three games and performances, so be sure to leave your children at home.

There will be some fantastic prizes – remember those daubers or markers or lipstick!

I would like to acknowledge that this event is being held on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of Aboriginal people in this land.

Accessibility
– Seated Event

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Songwriters - Hosted by Shelley and Lawrie Minson.
3/5/2024

Day: FRIDAY 3rd May, 2024.

Time: 7PM

Price: FREE

Bookings: not needed

Age:  This is a kid friendly event!

Songwriters has a new night = THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, hosted by two famous local country musicians, Shelly and Lawrie Minson. This kid-friendly event is the perfect platform for local talent to showcase their latest songs to a captive audience, with young performers encouraged to take to the stage. You might even catch a glimpse of the next big thing in music - we've had guest performers like Freddie Bailey from The Voice in the past + INXS legend Andrew Farris. Come and support local talent, enjoy a night of great music, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. See you there!

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JAZZ N' BLUES NIGHT
25/5/2024

Join us MAY 25TH for a smouldering Night of Jazz N' Blues here at The Press Basement Bar

Dance the night away to your favourite all time Jazz and Blues songs, featuring a red hot band with guest vocalist Sally-Anne Whitten, Brad Gill, Emelia Rixon .

Doors from 6pm with entertainment kicking off at 8pm

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BAD MUMS- COMEDY NIGHT / SECOND SHOW
29/5/2024

18 + Only Event. Second Show

Get ready for side-splitting laughter with BAD MUMS! They’re outrageous, running late to school drop-off & definitely not on the P&C committee!

Award winning comedian Gill Cordiner & 2x State RAW Comedy Finalist Nikki Valentine share hysterical & unfiltered tales of parenthood, marriage, divorce, dating!

Come and see why they’ve been selling out shows across Australia and leaving audiences roaring with laughter!
“Inappropriate, raucously hilarious” - Chortle (Gill Cordiner)

“BRILLIANT! Haven’t laughed so hard in years! HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Fringefeed

“My pelvic floor muscles have never worked so hard!” - Fringefeed

“So funny and relatable - and I don’t even have kids!” - Fringefeed

TICKETS: Now on sale

DOORS : 6PM
SHOW TIME : 8PM

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BAD MUMS- COMEDY NIGHT #SOLD-OUT
30/5/2024

Award winning comedian Gill Cordiner & 2x State RAW Comedy Finalist Nikki Valentine share hysterical & unfiltered tales of parenthood, marriage, divorce, dating! Come and see why they’ve been selling out shows across Australia and leaving audiences roaring with laughter!

“Inappropriate, raucously hilarious” - Chortle (Gill Cordiner)

“BRILLIANT! Haven’t laughed so hard in years! HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Fringefeed

“My pelvic floor muscles have never worked so hard!” - Fringefeed

“So funny and relatable - and I don’t even have kids!” - Fringefeed

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Sally-Anne Whitten Album Launch
19/7/2024

It’s time to get funky friends…..Join us for the official launch of Sally-Anne Whitten’s new album!
Hear the whole album played live plus your favourite Rumour Mill hits.
Buy your copy of the album on the night, before it’s available to the general public!

$25 +b.f

Doors 6pm

Show 7pm

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