October 2023
Just a reminder there is no social dance on Sunday 5th November. We start up again on Sunday 12th November. Don't forget we are back to the usual time of 2-5 pm at the Slovenian Club. Our Dance lessons have finished for this year.
Jump n Jive
We are looking forward to Jump N Jive playing for us at the Harmonie German Club this Saturday. They are considered Adelaide's premier 50's & 60's Rock 'n' Roll Band. Bookings are filling quickly so you had better get in soon for tickets. Doors open at 6pm – we would appreciate it if people did not come into the auditorium before 6pm. Also please do not put reserved signs on tables. The band plays from 7pm to 11pm. We will be selling raffle tickets during the evening. Come along for a great night of dancing and socialising.
If you wish to have dinner in the restaurant, please contact the Harmonie German Club to book. They will also deliver your meal to you in the hall.
Rockin on East – October Long Weekend
This was a great weekend away again with some great bands – a few Southside members attended and enjoyed. The new Committee did a great job and hopefully the event gets even bigger.
Chromefest - The Entrance - 27-29 October
Great to hear we had members travelling to enjoy Chromefest again this year; and we hope to hear how it went.
Sunday Venue – The Slovenian Club in Woden
Southside Rock’n’Roll Club holds dance practice every Sunday (except long weekends and the Sunday after a Friday or Saturday night dance) at the Slovenian Club in Phillip. The hall is booked from 2-5 pm. We will have music for social and practice dancing from 2pm. Cost is $5 per person; Price TBA if we have live music or a guest DJ. Please see the Calendar below for dates.
The Slovenian Club is at 19 Irving Street in Phillip. There is a bar and plenty of free parking on the weekend. The Slovenian Club is supporting us – please support them by becoming a member – Membership renewals are now due.
Dance Lessons
Our first dance lessons of the year have been very successful and a lot of fun was had by all. Di Venables was our instructor and everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves. We had around 30 dance students including quite a few new members. We hope they stick around and come to our future events and see what fun we have. We do encourage experienced dancers to get our newbies up to dance. Many thanks to Di and to our members who were able to come along and partner our students. We hope to have more dance lessons in the New Year!
Southside Rock’n’Roll Club Jackets and Club Shirts
Samples available to try on at dance practices. We have Club jackets $80 and shirts $40 available. Samples available to try on at dance practices – just ask one of the committee members. If we don’t have your size in stock it can be ordered. Please note the current shirts are a very small fitting.
2023 Calendar
All dates, bands and venues are subject to change. Members will be notified by email of any changes as soon as they are confirmed. Once dance lessons recommence – social dance and practice will be from 3-5 but we will advise of any changes.
November
Saturday 4 November Jumping Jive – Harmonie German Club. $35 Members $40 non members, Doors open 6 pm. Band starts 7 pm.
Sunday 5 November No practice (Jump N Jive on Saturday night)
Sunday 12 November Social dance and practice, 2-5pm at the Slovenian Club, $5 pp
Sunday 19 November Social dance and practice, 2-5pm at the Slovenian Club, $5 pp
Sunday 26 November Social dance and practice, 2-5pm at the Slovenian Club, $5 pp
December
Sunday 3 December Social dance and practice, 2-5pm at the Slovenian Club, $5 pp
Sunday 10 December Social dance and practice, 2-5pm at the Slovenian Club, $5 pp
Sunday 17 December Secret Agent – Slovenian Club End of year Christmas Dance 2-6 pm $20 entry. More details to follow.
Other Events
We are often asked to advertise other organisations’ dances and rock’n’roll events and are happy to do so. These events are not organised by Southside Rock’n’Roll Club. Please contact the organisers or venues directly for information and bookings.
Many of our members travel to events in other states - you are sure to run into other Southside members at these events. See below.
2023
Goulburn Friday 10 November
Jamie and the Shakers are playing at Saint Savior’s Hall Bourke St Goulburn – BYO refreshments. Check out their Facebook page for tickets. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Jamie%20and%20the%20Shakers
Goulburn – 11 November
Jive Bombers at Goulburn Club – Music ranges from swing, blues, rock n roll, boogie woogie and latin. Tickets available: https://events.humanitix.com/jive-bombers-at-the-goulburn-club?
Queanbeyan – 11 November
Top Shelf Queanbeyan RSL Bowling Club – Yass Road. Contact the Club for more
information.
Crank it Up Batemans Bay 17-19 November
Crank it Up is a three day Rock n Roll and Car Show n Shine event held in Batemans Bay and presented by Batemans Bay Rock n Rollers Bay Soldiers Club. For information: https://crankitupbatemansbay.com/ticketed-events-2023/ Featuring: The Suede Cats; Cherry Divine; Ezra Lee; Hellcat III; ‘Kid’ James; The Flattrakkers; Whistle Dixie; The Dizzies; Better off Ted; The Bonnevillaines; Minnie & the Moonrakers.
Queanbeyan – 25 November
Gedupndans at Queanbeyan RSL Bowling Club – Yass Road. Contact the Club for more
information. Check out their Gig Guide on Face book – https://www.facebook.com/gedupndans.peter
Goulburn – 2 December
Gedupndans at Goulburn Soldiers Club. Contact the Club for more
information. Check out their Gig Guide on Face book – https://www.facebook.com/gedupndans.peter
Queanbeyan – 9 December
Jamie Agius at Queanbeyan RSL Bowling Club – Yass Road. Contact the Club for more
Information.
Queanbeyan – 16 December
Gedupndans at Queanbeyan RSL Bowling Club – Yass Road. Contact the Club for more
information. Check out their Gig Guide on Face book – https://www.facebook.com/gedupndans.peter
Batemans Bay – 28-29 December
Gedupndans at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. Contact the Club for more
information. Check out their Gig Guide on Face book https://www.facebook.com/gedupndans.peter
Slovenian Club Phillip – New Year’s Eve Party 31 December
Commences at 6 pm – Please phone the Club for details 6282 1083. https://www.facebook.com/SlovenianClubCanberra/ We will update when we have more details in our next newsletter.
2024
Queanbeyan – 26 January
Gedupndans at Queanbeyan RSL Bowling Club – Yass Road. Contact the Club for more
information. Check out their Gig Guide on Face book – https://www.facebook.com/gedupndans.peter
Batemans Bay – 2-3 February
Gedupndans at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. Contact the Club for more
information. Check out their Gig Guide on Face book https://www.facebook.com/gedupndans.peter
Queanbeyan – 24 February
Gedupndans at Queanbeyan RSL Bowling Club – Yass Road. Contact the Club for more
information. Check out their Gig Guide on Face book – https://www.facebook.com/gedupndans.peter
No events scheduled.