Afternoon of free live music in Penrith
Love music but can’t spare the cash for concert tickets? Then head to The Joan this Sunday for an afternoon of free live performances.
Classical...
Magic comes to The Joan
Get your scuba gear ready because it’s time to take a trip to the depths of the sea.
The highly acclaimed one man show ‘The...
Queen Street upgrades future uncertain
The future of Queen Street is up in the air, now the company contracted for its upgrade has gone into receivership.
Council awarded Hargraves Urban...
Local bands collide in search for talent
Independent bands will have the chance to show local audiences what they’re made of with Original Bands Collide 2, which kicks off at the...
WIN: Your school holiday survival pack!
The school holidays are just around the corner and the Weekender wants to make it a little easier to keep the kids entertained!
We've got...
Back to the 80s
When it comes to music there’s never been a decade quite like the 80s.
There’s something endearing about a time where power ballads, synth-pop, big...
Music, motherhood and a decade’s worth of hits
It’s been a decade since The McClymonts released their self-titled debut album.
In that time the country music trio have amassed an impressive 10 Golden...
A little bit of Rio in Penrith
Entertainer Todd McKenney will bring a little bit of Rio to the Evan Theatre next month with the return of his hit show ‘Todd...
Peak of adventure arrives in St Marys
Five years in the making and after more than 12 months of construction, St Marys finally has an attraction that will rival anything the...
Driving a new direction
Change is never an easy thing to navigate, but it’s a concept that Byron Bay metalcore band Parkway Drive have wholeheartedly embraced on their...
Still rocking with The Angels
Australia has had a love affair with rockers The Angels for more than 40 years.
But with the band’s rebirth in the last five years...
Sydney Symphony Orchestra coming to Penrith
Prepare for ‘A Little Night Music’ this winter when one of the world’s most acclaimed orchestras takes to The Joan stage.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra...
You… must be there!
Most people have an idea of what kind of debaucherous activities musicians might be getting up to after a gig, but generally those thoughts...
Screaming back into town
There’s not many Aussie bands that are as dedicated to rock as The Screaming Jets.
With 27 years, eight albums, and countless tours under their...
Fun after reflection
After the Dawn Service, ANZAC Day events will be held at clubs and pubs around Penrith, with two-up and live bands the main features...
Penrith converted into Middle America for new short film
Locals will be able to spot several Penrith locations in an upcoming short film produced by former Werrington local, Pete Ireland.
The 34-year-old grew up...
New opera company set to hit a high note
Get a taste for the future of opera in western Sydney, as the newly formed Western Sydney Opera company treats Penrith to their first...
A voice you’ll fall in love with
Soprano Mirusia has performed with Andre Rieu and now she’s coming to Penrith to give audiences a taste of the voice that has won...
Kitty Flanagan is seriously funny
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t love having a good old fashioned rant about the things that piss them off.
Check the...
Lee’s meaningful tribute
Last year country music icon Lee Kernaghan released a new album that pays tribute to the men and women of our Defence Forces.
Following on...