Live On The Lake
The Toronto Hotel is a legendary country pub and what better way to celebrate it than to stage an iconic series of music concerts on the grounds of the hotel overlooking Lake Macquarie.
“Live On The Lake” as it is affectionately known has attracted some of the biggest national and international performers to its stage. The first Live On The Lake concert kicked off in January 2018 with a sold out performance by the one and only Daryl Braithwaite. Since then the concert series has been home to acts including Thirsty Merc, Russell Morris, Mental As Anything, Leo Sayer and most recently a sold out double header rock concert starring the Baby Animals and The Angels.
JAMES REYNE – LIVE ON THE LAKE
FRIDAY 26th of NOVEMBER 2021.
JAMES REYNE – LIVE ON THE LAKE.
Friday the 26th of November 2021.
Tickets available now from: https://www.trybooking.com/BQQKT
Support Acts (approximate times only)
5.00pm to 5.55pm Jai Maree
6.00pm to 7.00pm – Brien McVernon
7.20pm to 8.30pm – Truck
9.00pm to 10.30pm – James Reyne
THE BOYS LIGHT UP, one of Australian Crawl’s most loved songs, will turn the big 4-1 in 2021 and to celebrate, James Reyne will tour the nation paying homage to this enduring tune.
‘The Boys Light Up’ was written by James Reyne, and featured on the album of the same name, released in 1980 on EMI. It was Australian Crawl’s debut album and also featured ‘Indisposed’, ‘Downhearted’, ‘Beautiful People’ and ‘Hoochie Gucci Fiorucci Mama’.
James reflected on the song today, saying, “ Boys Light Up is turning 41! By Jove, who woulda thunk it. If I’d known what gave it legs I would’ve bottled it and drunk it. And I’m delighted that so many take this song into their hearts ‘cause it never really was a hit – it just SCRAPED into the charts. But it seems to hit a nerve, a chord, a nail, a bell, a spot ‘cause I tell ya, we don’t play it I’m likely to get shot! Or met by blokes in car-parks full of vinegar and piss who wanna know what game I’m playing, wanna know, “What game is this?!” They say they’ve got it on the record on CD, 8-track, cassette and they drove 500 miles not to hear it! Most upset!
“So it’s always fun to play tub-mother-thumping with the band and these are the good old days so c’mon and clap a hand. It’s bigger and it’s brighter with god-damned age some guile; And grand! And once upon a time remember? It got banned. ‘Cause I think “they” thought the title celebrated smoking dope!
But it had nothing to do with it – It’s what you’d call a TROPE. A figure, then, of speech for euphemist results and irony of ironies and censorship and tyrannies
It’s about a fab and natural act for CON-senting adults.
“So, we’re coming to your town to celebrate it’s Come-Of-Age – bring all your bells and whistles ‘cause we’ll be BLISTERING the stage. There’ll be thrills and there’ll be spills as we fill that ROCKING cup ‘cause those Boys are turning 41 so c’mon and light them up!!”
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate 41 years of ‘The Boys Light Up’ with James Reyne and his incredible band of musicians – grab your tickets now!
This concert will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now.
Please refer to the terms and conditions of tickets when purchasing.
LISA HUNT – FOREVER SOUL – LIVE ON THE LAKE
SUNDAY 12th of December 2021.
LISA HUNT – LIVE ON THE LAKE.
Sunday the 12th of December 2021.
Tickets available now from: https://www.trybooking.com/BUGNX
Gates Open 2PM
The Toronto Hotel is excited to welcome back the amazing Lisa Hunt with her Forever Soul Band. Featuring the music of Motown, Soul, Funk, Rhythm and Blues and Disco. Legendary local band ‘The Years’ will be the support act, performing two sets, kicking off from 2.20 pm.
It’s going to be a great show.
Gates open at 2.00 pm.
Great local support act ‘The Years’ kicking off at 2.20 pm.
Lisa Hunt will take the stage around 5.00 pm
This concert will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now.
Please note: Any or all NSW Health Regulations must be complied with, on the date of the concert.
JAMES REYNE – LIVE ON THE LAKE
Friday 17th of December 2021.
JAMES REYNE – LIVE ON THE LAKE.
Friday 17th of December 2021.
Tickets available now from: www.trybooking.com/BMYXU
Gates Open 3PM
THE BOYS LIGHT UP, one of Australian Crawl’s most loved songs, will turn the big 4-1 in 2021 and to celebrate, James Reyne will tour the nation paying homage to this enduring tune.
‘The Boys Light Up’ was written by James Reyne, and featured on the album of the same name, released in 1980 on EMI. It was Australian Crawl’s debut album and also featured ‘Indisposed’, ‘Downhearted’, ‘Beautiful People’ and ‘Hoochie Gucci Fiorucci Mama’.
James reflected on the song today, saying, “ Boys Light Up is turning 41! By Jove, who woulda thunk it. If I’d known what gave it legs I would’ve bottled it and drunk it. And I’m delighted that so many take this song into their hearts ‘cause it never really was a hit – it just SCRAPED into the charts. But it seems to hit a nerve, a chord, a nail, a bell, a spot ‘cause I tell ya, we don’t play it I’m likely to get shot! Or met by blokes in car-parks full of vinegar and piss who wanna know what game I’m playing, wanna know, “What game is this?!” They say they’ve got it on the record on CD, 8-track, cassette and they drove 500 miles not to hear it! Most upset!
“So it’s always fun to play tub-mother-thumping with the band and these are the good old days so c’mon and clap a hand. It’s bigger and it’s brighter with god-damned age some guile; And grand! And once upon a time remember? It got banned. ‘Cause I think “they” thought the title celebrated smoking dope!
But it had nothing to do with it – It’s what you’d call a TROPE. A figure, then, of speech for euphemist results and irony of ironies and censorship and tyrannies
It’s about a fab and natural act for CON-senting adults.
“So, we’re coming to your town to celebrate it’s Come-Of-Age – bring all your bells and whistles ‘cause we’ll be BLISTERING the stage. There’ll be thrills and there’ll be spills as we fill that ROCKING cup ‘cause those Boys are turning 41 so c’mon and light them up!!”
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate 41 years of ‘The Boys Light Up’ with James Reyne and his incredible band of musicians – grab your tickets now!
Gates open at 3pm.
Great support acts commence at approx 5pm (to be announced soon)
Followed by James Reyne.
This concert will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now.
Please refer to the terms and conditions of tickets when purchasing.
THIRSTY MERC – NEW YEAR’S EVE – LIVE ON THE LAKE
Friday the 31st of December 2021.
THIRSTY MERC – NEW YEAR’S EVE
Live on the Lake: Friday the 31st of December 2021.
Tickets available now from: www.trybooking.com/BUMENSay goodbye to 2021, and welcome in the New Year at Newcastle and Lake Macquarie’s best New Year’s Eve party – Live On The Lake.THIRSTY MERC is unquestionably one of Australia’s finest live acts and Toronto Hotel is bringing the boys back to perform Live On The Lake this New Year’s Eve
Live on the Lake: Friday the 31st of December 2021.
Tickets available now from: www.trybooking.com/BUMENSay goodbye to 2021, and welcome in the New Year at Newcastle and Lake Macquarie’s best New Year’s Eve party – Live On The Lake.THIRSTY MERC is unquestionably one of Australia’s finest live acts and Toronto Hotel is bringing the boys back to perform Live On The Lake this New Year’s Eve
This concert will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now.
THE ANGELS – GREATEST HITS – LIVE ON THE LAKE
Friday 7th of January 2022.
The Angels: Greatest Hits – The Greatest Show On Earth.
Live On The Lake.
Concert Date: Friday 7th January 2022.
Tickets available from https://www.trybooking.com/BQVDY
Due to the continued uncertainty of lockdown and quarantine arrangements between the states, we have had to reschedule the upcoming The Angels concert, originally scheduled for Sunday the 1st of August 2021.
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE RESCHEDULED DATE: FRIDAY THE 7TH OF JANUARY 2022.
The Angels wanted to put something big together to reconnect with their fans. And for Angels fans, it doesn’t get any bigger or better than this – an unbelievable greatest hits show.
Mr Damage Presents The Angels: Greatest Hits – Live In Concert – The Greatest Show On Earth.
We’re talking wall-to-wall hits – Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, No Secrets, Take A Long Line, Shadow Boxer, Marseilles, Comin’ Down, After The Rain, Face The Day, Fashion and Fame, Let The Night Roll On, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, Mr Damage … and more.
We’re talking wall-to-wall hits – Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, No Secrets, Take A Long Line, Shadow Boxer, Marseilles, Comin’ Down, After The Rain, Face The Day, Fashion and Fame, Let The Night Roll On, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, Mr Damage … and more.
This is it, folks, over the top!
This concert will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now.
#Toronto #TorontoHotel #LakeMacquarie #LiveOnTheLake #Newcastle #TheAngels
ALEX LLOYD – AMAZING 20TH ANNIVERSARY ACOUSTIC TOUR
Friday 14th of January 2022.
Alex Lloyd – Amazing 20th Anniversary Acoustic Tour.
Special parlour event in duo format with Sallianna Seven.
Friday the 14th of January 2022.
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BVJQG
Special guests: ‘Bud N Bryce’ – Greg Bryce and Bud Stephens (Acoustic).
Singer-songwriter Alex Lloyd returns to the stage this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his ground-breaking single Amazing.
Joining him on tour is pianist and violinist Sallianna Seven, much loved for her work with Bernard Fanning/Powderfinger, in a special intimate show with a setlist built around Amazing and the other songs from his stellar second album, Watching Angels Mend.
THE FABULOUS CAPRETTOS – LIVE ON THE LAKE
SUNDAY 30th of JANUARY 2022.
THE FABULOUS CAPRETTOS – LIVE ON THE LAKE.
Sunday the 3oth of January 2022.
Tickets available now from: https://www.trybooking.com/BSJJV
Gates Open 2PM
By overwhelming demand The Fabulous Caprettos are returning to the Toronto Hotel – Live On The Lake.
Daryl Braithwaite, Russell Morris, Jack Jones & Rai Thistlethwayte.
Friends coming together to perform with a fabulous band. This performance will be something special as the audience can see & hear all artists performing together on stage for the entire duration of the concert.
They will perform their hits/favourites & songs that will only be heard at these shows…
DARYL BRAITHWAITE
Right now Daryl Braithwaite is showing no signs of slowing down. Always a fine interpreter of songs, singer/frontman/songwriter from his early days with 70’s supergroup SHERBET to his highly successful solo career today..
“I guess, overall, I’m happy I took up singing,” says Daryl with his customary modesty. “I really am. And, without labouring the point, I think that I’ve been very fortunate to have had a lot of help from different people as well. It seems to have come together. Why it’s lasted this long, I think it’s because I love it. I love doing it, and I love audiences.”
Right now Daryl Braithwaite is showing no signs of slowing down. Always a fine interpreter of songs, singer/frontman/songwriter from his early days with 70’s supergroup SHERBET to his highly successful solo career today..
“I guess, overall, I’m happy I took up singing,” says Daryl with his customary modesty. “I really am. And, without labouring the point, I think that I’ve been very fortunate to have had a lot of help from different people as well. It seems to have come together. Why it’s lasted this long, I think it’s because I love it. I love doing it, and I love audiences.”
RUSSELL MORRIS
The past 7 years have been an incredible musical journey for both Russell and his fans, fortunate enough to create and release three award-winning albums of blues and roots music & the top ten 2019 new Black & Blue Heart album.
The past 7 years have been an incredible musical journey for both Russell and his fans, fortunate enough to create and release three award-winning albums of blues and roots music & the top ten 2019 new Black & Blue Heart album.
JACK JONES
Jack was still a teenager when he found fame in Southern Sons. Southern Sons went on to become one of the most loved Australian bands of the ’90s, with hits such as ‘Heart In Danger’, ‘Hold Me In Your Arms’, ‘You Were There’, ‘Always And Ever’, One of Australia’s most talented singers/songwriters and guitarists.
Jack was still a teenager when he found fame in Southern Sons. Southern Sons went on to become one of the most loved Australian bands of the ’90s, with hits such as ‘Heart In Danger’, ‘Hold Me In Your Arms’, ‘You Were There’, ‘Always And Ever’, One of Australia’s most talented singers/songwriters and guitarists.
RAI THISTLETHWAYTE
Founding member and singer-songwriter for Thirsty Merc After over a decade of making music, Rai is still as thirsty as ever. Creating & performing a swag of his classic tracks such as
“20 Good Reasons”, “Someday Someday”, “Mousetrap Heart” and “In The Summertime.”
Founding member and singer-songwriter for Thirsty Merc After over a decade of making music, Rai is still as thirsty as ever. Creating & performing a swag of his classic tracks such as
“20 Good Reasons”, “Someday Someday”, “Mousetrap Heart” and “In The Summertime.”
Please refer to the terms and conditions of tickets when purchasing.
Support acts to be advised
THE SCREAMING JETS – C’MON SUMMER TOUR
SUNDAY 6th of FEBRUARY 2022.
The Screaming Jets – Live On The Lake
Sunday 6th February 2022
Tickets Available Now From: https://www.trybooking.com/BVGGW
The Screaming Jets are coming home to Newcastle where it all started and there is no better venue to showcase the band than the Toronto Hotel – Live On The Lake. The Screaming Jets are one of Australia’s premier long-standing rock bands. With years of touring, multiple hit singles and numerous famous albums to their name the band are synonymous with what Australian rock’n’roll fans expect.
Born out of previous bands in the NSW district of Newcastle, singer Dave Gleeson and his mate, songwriter and bass player, Paul Woseen has progressed the group through various line ups until arriving at the sensational set of five players who currently perform and record The Jets unique blend of lyrics, riffs and chords.
Few bands can claim the track record of music released by The Screaming Jets. Since their entry into the album market during1991 the group has sent forth half a dozen albums titled All For One, Tear Of Thought, The Screaming Jets, World Gone Crazy, Scam, Do Ya, Chrome and Gotcha Covered.
2021 is another exciting milestone in their career when the band will release their latest studio album, ‘All For One 30 Year Anniversary Edition’, where the group have re-recorded the ‘All For One’ album with a fresh new take, overseen by the original producer Steve James.
Building upon decades of worldwide success, this new offering promises to maintain the group’s solid reputation for delivering quality albums to their fans while, at the same time, cutting an even deeper groove into the maturity of their rhythm, lyrics and melody.
The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (Vocals) – Paul Woseen (Bass, Songwriting) – Cameron McGlinchey (Drums) – Jimi Hocking (Guitar) – Scott Kingman (Guitar)
Please refer to the terms and conditions of tickets when purchasing.
THIS CONCERT WILL SELL OUT.
#Toronto #TorontoHotel #LakeMacquarie #LiveOnTheLake #Newcastle
SECOND SHOW – THE SCREAMING JETS – C’MON SUMMER TOUR
SUNDAY 13th of FEBRUARY 2022.
SECOND SHOW: The Screaming Jets – Live On The Lake
Sunday 13th February 2022
Tickets Available Now From: https://www.trybooking.com/BVKYS
The Screaming Jets are coming home to Newcastle where it all started and there is no better venue to showcase the band than the Toronto Hotel – Live On The Lake. The Screaming Jets are one of Australia’s premier long-standing rock bands. With years of touring, multiple hit singles and numerous famous albums to their name the band are synonymous with what Australian rock’n’roll fans expect.
Born out of previous bands in the NSW district of Newcastle, singer Dave Gleeson and his mate, songwriter and bass player, Paul Woseen has progressed the group through various line ups until arriving at the sensational set of five players who currently perform and record The Jets unique blend of lyrics, riffs and chords.
Few bands can claim the track record of music released by The Screaming Jets. Since their entry into the album market during1991 the group has sent forth half a dozen albums titled All For One, Tear Of Thought, The Screaming Jets, World Gone Crazy, Scam, Do Ya, Chrome and Gotcha Covered.
2021 is another exciting milestone in their career when the band will release their latest studio album, ‘All For One 30 Year Anniversary Edition’, where the group have re-recorded the ‘All For One’ album with a fresh new take, overseen by the original producer Steve James.
Building upon decades of worldwide success, this new offering promises to maintain the group’s solid reputation for delivering quality albums to their fans while, at the same time, cutting an even deeper groove into the maturity of their rhythm, lyrics and melody.
The Screaming Jets are Dave Gleeson (Vocals) – Paul Woseen (Bass, Songwriting) – Cameron McGlinchey (Drums) – Jimi Hocking (Guitar) – Scott Kingman (Guitar)
Please refer to the terms and conditions of tickets when purchasing.
THIS CONCERT WILL SELL OUT.
#Toronto #TorontoHotel #LakeMacquarie #LiveOnTheLake #Newcastle
RESCHEDULED – NEVER ENDING 80S – 80s V 90s THE BATTLE OF THE DECADES
SATURDAY 19th of FEBRUARY 2022.
NEVER ENDING 80S – 80s V 90s THE BATTLE OF THE DECADES
Saturday the 19th of February 2022.
Tickets available now from: https://www.trybooking.com/BSKYS
Gates Open 2PM
Never Ending 80s presents 80s V 90s – The Battle Of The Decades!
Which side will you be on? THE BEST POP HITS of two decades, served up a LIVE, song for song battle and you decide who wins! Will it be ‘I’m Just A Girl’ or ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’? Our favourite ‘Material Girl’ or… ‘The Spice Girls’? ’80’s Prince or 90’s Jamiroquai’ ‘Backstreet or Bon Jovi’?
Support Act: To Be Advised
Gates Open 2PM.
This concert will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now.
Lez Zeppelin! All Girls – All Zeppelin
SATURDAY 23rd of APRIL 2022.
Lez Zeppelin! All Girls – All Zeppelin
The Most Powerful All-Female Band in Rock History – Playing The Music Of Led Zeppelin!
Saturday the 23rd of April 2022.
Tickets available now from: https://www.trybooking.com/BVQDQ
Due to overwhelming demand and sold shows in 2019. New York rockers Lez Zeppelin return to Australian shores in April 2022
Formed in 2004, LEZ ZEPPELIN is the longest-running and most successful Led Zeppelin tribute band in the world, having played the number one rock festival in the world, Bonnaroo! and the coveted Maddison Square Gardens, twice.
With Steph Panes, recognised as the best female rock guitarist on earth and Leesa Squyres as the number one female rock drummer it’s no wonder New York Rock magazine SPIN called them The Most Powerful all-female band in rock history and the Guardian of London calling them The Best Tribute Band in the world.
Marlain Angelides on vocals oozes the sexuality of Robert Plant and with her soaring vocals and high energy performance she certainly has no competitor on the world stage as a rocker, and completing this dynamic group is the versatile musical prodigy Joan Chew, whose frantic stage energy, whilst crossing between the Bass and Keyboards so seamlessly, is infectious, compelling, and inspiring.
Their inaugural 2019 Australian tour saw the group play 12 concerts to rave reviews, one journalist saying, “I’ve been reporting rock concerts in Melbourne for over 15 years, and I thought I had seen everything, and then this happens!” Whilst one venue owner said it took him 48 hours “To get over it” such was their power!
Supported by KISSTORY from 6pm.
LEZ ZEPPELIN hit the stage around 8pm.
This concert will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now.