Sun Newspapers WEDNESDAY, August 1, 2012. 15 1028666

Walker on track for the Railway

ONE of Australia’s best listed in the book 100 Best songwriters is Australian Albums years later. performing at the Darwin Railway The North Queenslander is back Club this Saturday night. in the Top End after last visiting for The former band Wordstorm in May. member is famous for penning He will play a mix of tunes from some of Chisel’s most well-known his generous back catalogue with TONIGHT hits including Cheap Wine, Khe something for everyone. Oyster Wednesday, Sunset Restaurant Sahn, Saturday Night and Walker will be joined by his From 5.30pm, all-you-can-eat hot and cold oysters & salad Standing on the Outside. band, the Suave F**ks. The wordsmith has also written buffet. $28.95 Members, $34.95 Non-Members. Bookings songs for some of the country’s Don Walker, Darwin Railway Club, 8943 8940. most well-known artists from the Saturday August 4, 7.30pm, Wednesday Hot Seat Draw, Casino late Jimmy Little to country legend $34.70 You could WIN up to $1000 between 6pm & 9pm. Slim Dusty. Wednesday Members Jackpot Draw, Casino Walker released an album in Here’s how you can 1989 with band Catfish but it was win $10,000 is up for grabs. Drawn between 7pm – 8pm. Must be his collaboration with Tex Perkins present to win. and in 1993 that Sun Newspapers have a double Don Walker is bringing his show to the Top End THURSDAY made his biggest splash since the pass to Don Walker’s show to give Ribs & Bibs, Sunset Restaurant years with Jimmy Barnes and the away. daytime telephone number with A winner will be drawn at crew. For your chance to win simply ‘‘Don Walker’’ as the subject line to random and notified on Friday From 5.30pm, all-you-can-eat ribs & salad buffet. $28.95 The album, Sad But True, was email your name, suburb and [email protected]. August 3. Members, $34.95 Non-Members. Bookings 8943 8940. FRIDAY Friday After Work Perks, Sandbar Music LIVE entertainment from 6pm with Max & DJ Throwdown. PLUS Register by email & you & 5 friends will receive a $20 conference Bar Tab & FREE Mezze Platter. [email protected] Seafood Buffet, Sunset Restaurant returns From 5.30pm, enjoy the biggest all-you-can-eat seafood buffet in Darwin. $28.95 Members, $34.95 Non-Members. Bookings ANNUAL NT music conference iNTune is back 8943 8940. with a swag of guest Starbeque speakers with industry Gourmet BBQ, poolside dining, LIVE music for $34.95 know-how. every Friday, Saturday & Sunday night. Bookings 8943 8940. The iNTune Music SATURDAY Conference is running from August 10-12 at the Medina Tea with a Twist, Il Piatto Vibe Hotel at the Darwin Indulge in high tea with our ‘Tea with a Twist’ from 2pm, 7 Waterfront. days a week. Bookings 8943 8940. The conference will Live Music, Sandbar showcase workshops, live music, professional DJ Throwdown, Ocean View, Drink Specials. Exclusive VIP development sessions, Booths available for booking. Ph 8943 8940 to book. masterclasses and Seafood Buffet, Sunset Restaurant networking opportunities From 5.30pm, enjoy the biggest all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with industry experts. in Darwin. $28.95 Members, $34.95 Non-Members. Bookings This year the Association 8943 8940. of Artist Managers will run an artist management SUNDAY masterclass covering what Sunday Breakfast, Il Piatto to look for in management, Sunday Breakfast with the best views in Darwin, from 8am - The NIMAs are a chance for East Journey to shine in front of fellow musicians when it’s time to engage it, 11am. Bookings 8943 8940. and where to find the right arrangement for your band. Out Of This World, Casino The Arts Law Centre of Earn tickets now for your chance to WIN a share of $40,000 on Australia will discuss how Sunday 16 September. Earn double points TODAY between the intellectual property law 2pm & 6pm. Journey begins protects songwriters and Sunday Roast Buffet, Sunset Restaurant the music they write. General manager of the From 5.30pm, enjoy the biggest all-you-can-eat roast buffet NORTH East Arnhem Land As well as being part of people and in doing so 6pm. The admission price Australian Independent in Darwin. $28.95 Members, $34.95 Non-Members. Bookings band East Journey is the entertainment, East offer opportunities to other is $25. Record Labels Association 8943 8940. excited to be playing on the Journey is nominated for people in Arnhem Land. Sun Newspapers has (AIR) Nick O’Byrne will hold big stage. five awards including East Journey will be three double passes to the a forum about the game- MONDAY The Territory musicians national song of the year. playing songs from their NIMAs to give away. changing emergence of will be performing at the Lead guitarist PJ White NIMAs-nominated album For your chance to win, digital music for the music Market Monday, Casino National Indigenous Music said everything was going Guwak, named after a bird simply email your name, recording industry. You could WIN a share in $500 in cash & pokies play from Awards (NIMAs) on August well in the lead-up. that appears in stories of suburb and daytime A special performance 10am until midday. 11 in front of their fans and ‘‘The boys are hoping for the Dreamtime. telephone number as well will be held on the opening Two Course Lunch Special, Il Piatto their peers. a really good show. We White said the bird as ‘NIMAs’ as the subject to night of the conference Enjoy 2 courses plus a FREE glass of beer, wine or soft drink The NIMAs, held in want to show what Arnhem travelled from west to east [email protected]. with Territory musicians Darwin, recognise the Land has to offer,’’ he said. across Arnhem Land. The winners will be chosen to take part in an between 11am & 3pm all for $39.95. talent of Indigenous White said it was The NIMAs are on at drawn at random, and industry showcase. Available Mondays – Thursdays. singers, songwriters and important for the band to Gardens Amphitheatre on notified next Wednesday, To register for iNTune Darwin’s Biggest Grocery Grab, Casino performers. showcase the culture of his Saturday August 11 at August 8. visit www.musicnt.com.au Your chance to WIN groceries & cash prizes! Prize pool over $1000 from 1pm until 7pm. *WHAT*WHERE*WHEN*WHAT*WHERE*WHEN*WHAT*WHERE*WHEN*WHAT*WHERE*WHEN* TUESDAY Schnitzel Night, Sunset Restaurant Choose from 3 types of schnitzels with topping, PLUS TODAY G Palmerston Markets, Goyder SATURDAY G Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, accompanying side dishes & dessert buffet. $14.95 Members, Square Palmerston CBD, 5pm to Mindil Beach, 4pm to 9pm $19.95 Non-Members. Bookings 8943 8940. G Spud, Deckchair Cinema, 9pm G Take This Waltz/Swerve, G Top End Folk Club, Darwin 7.30pm, $15 G Kitty Flanagan: Hello Kitty, Deckchair Cinema, 7.15pm/ Railway Club, 2pm SpinCity, Casino Darwin Entertainment Centre, 9.30pm, $15 single/$22 double G Sunday Sessions, Howard Your chance to SPIN to WIN - $2000 worth of prizes! TOMORROW 8pm, $34.90 G Don Walker, Darwin Railway Springs Tavern, 3pm onwards Draws 7pm – 9pm. G Mirror, Mirror, Deckchair G Cold As Ice, Darwin Club, 7.30pm, $34.70 G Sunday Sessions, Palmerston Cinema, 7.30pm, $15 Convention Centre, 10.30am and G Cold As Ice, Darwin Tavern, 3pm onwards G Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, 7.30pm, $15 Convention Centre, 10.30am and See Action Station for more details Mindil Beach, 5pm to 10pm G Acoustic open mic night 7.30pm, $15 MONDAY G G Singer/songwriter sessions, with Matt Lawless, Dinah Saturday night live, Dinah G Tomboy, Deckchair Cinema, Nirvana Restaurant, 8pm, free Beach Cruising Yacht Association, Beach Cruising Yacht Association, 7.30pm, $15 from 6pm 7pm FRIDAY G Tracey Bunn, Casuarina TUESDAY Please gamble responsibly. G We Do We Go Now? / The Library, 12pm to 1pm, free SUNDAY SKYCITY Darwin promotes the responsilbe service of alcohol. Raid, Deckchair Cinema, 7.15pm/ G The Lookarounds, City G Anton Chekhov’s The Duel, G The Lady, Deckchair Cinema, 9.10pm, $15 single/$22 double Library, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, free Deckchair Cinema, 7.30pm, $15 7.30pm, $15