by Greg Martin

King George III ( 1760-1820 ), Queen Victoria ( 1837-1901 ) and Queen Elizabeth II all celebrated their 60 years on the British throne with lavish Golden Jubilee celebrations .

Well , the queen of Sydney ’ s west , West HQ , joins that illustrious trio in commemorating its own 60th birthday throughout September and October – yep , 60 days of celebrations !

Celebrations of course won ’ t match the pageantry displayed when the British Empire celebrated their sovereigns ’ longevity on the throne , but West HQ will be ensuring its members and guests will never forget the occasion .

Those 127 founding members of Rooty Hill RSL back in 1964 when the club operated out of small weatherboard building in North Parade , Rooty Hill , would be amazed and proud of what the membership and board of directors have achieved down the ensuring six decades . The club morphed into West HQ , relocated to its current site in 1972 and now boasts membership exceeding 60,000 !

West HQ – perfectly named because it is the headquarters of entertainment in Sydney ’ s west !

Singer-songwriter , Arlo Guthri , reckoned “ you could get anything you want at Alice ’ s Restaurant ”, and so too can members and guests at West HQ .

Food is not only the way to a man ’ s heart but everyone ’ s heart - there are

11 venues to sate everyone ’ s hunger and tastes including Chu China Doll Restaurant , New Town Thai , Steak & Oyster Co and 33Grill Bar and Dining .

Throw in Timezone & Zone Bowling , Oness Health and Fitness centre , Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre and the five-star Novotel Sydney West HQ – West HQ has something for everyone .

Not to mention – OK , I will mention - the truly magnificent 2000-seat Sydney Coliseum Theatre which will be the focal point of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations . The theatre opened in 2019 and attracted the cream of entertainers to celebrate the occasion – Dame Edna , Keith Urban , Missy Higgins , David Campbell , John Butler Trio , and Amy Shark .

Overture , turn on the lights , this will be it , the night of nights when the Sydney Coliseum Theatre hosts the three-night ( September 25-27 ) GIG60 , featuring many of Australia ’ s best entertainers .

To say West HQ CEO , Richard Errington , is excited about the 60 th anniversary celebrations would be an understatement . During his 18 years as the helm of the club , Richard has witnessed West HQ become a premier entertainment venue .

“ We have transformed West HQ into a multifaceted destination , attracting visitors from beyond Greater Western Sydney - one in 10 of whom travelled 50 kilometres or more in the past year ,” he said .

“ Our diverse offerings , from hospitality and fitness to leisure and entertainment , reflect our commitment to exceeding

expectations and setting new standards for premium venues in Sydney ’ s vibrant west .

“ Our award-winning dining facilities are a testament to our exceptional team and dedication to becoming a complete destination for Greater Sydney ’ s residents .

“ As the largest nongovernment employer in the region , we are not only a world-class venue but also a key contributor to local employment .

“ West HQ continues to create new opportunities in tourism , hospitality , and the arts , driving growth and supporting the community .”

The GIG60 celebrations at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre kicks off with a bang , featuring performances by Marcia Hines , Baby Animals and Daryl Braithwaite who will wow the audience with his renditions of The Horses and You ’ re My World .

Headline acts on night two , country music night , are Troy Cassar-Daly , Brook McClymont , Adam Eckersley and Country Music ’ s 2024 New Talent of the Year , Max Jackson .

On stage to round off the three-night extravaganza will be 2024 Australian Idol winner , Dylan Wright , alternative Indie rock band , Middle Kids , and Indi folk band , Boy and Bear .

All this great entertainment – it is almost too much to bear !

West HQ ’ s 60 days Golden Jubilee Celebrations continue throughout September and October and everyone members and guests – will be winners !

It be like all Christmases have come at once for members and guests !

Just have a gander at what if being offered throughout the celebrations , with several special prices celebrating the year 1964 .

- Harriet ’ s Chicken Parmi for $ 19.64

- Steak & Oyster Co 1kg Boston Mussels served with fries for $ 19.64

- Pizzaperta any Pasta Dish for $ 19.64

- New Town Thai Glazed Pork Ribes served Thai BBW Sauce and Pomelo Sauce for $ 19.64

- $ 6 Gelato

- $ 60 Chu Banquet

- Jubilee Bonanza 10 days at $ 60,000 ( 6pm-10pm ) September 20-29 .