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Get ready to Rock the Racecourse !
Richard Clapton
It ’ s with great pleasure we announce the promoters of Dinner by The River and The Hawkesbury Flood Relief Concert have joined forces with Hawkesbury Race Club to bring you the very first Rock the Racecourse event at Hawkesbury Racecourse on Saturday 21 October , 2023 . This is an event not to be missed , with ARIA hall of fame inductee Richard Clapton headlining a star-studded lineup of Oz Rock royalty including The Superjesus , Eurogliders , The Radiators , Rick Price , Bluesfest ’ s ( band of the festival ) 19Twenty , Ciaran Gribbin ( INXS ), Australian Idol Winner Kate DeAraugo , Rose Carleo Band , The Mental Lizards featuring Matt Charnley and Craig Gordan , Dave Blues and still more to come ,
Rock the Racecourse is sure to be a fun filled day of great music , great food and great company right in the heart of the Hawkesbury at the Hawkesbury Race Club . On the day you can expect amazing food options including the awesome Black Bear BBQ plus market stalls , massage suite , retro clothing and other great market stalls . The gates open at 1pm and the event finishes at 9.30pm .
For those who would like to make a weekend of it why not look at the Hawkesbury Race Club Motel ( which
is on site ) or if you would like the full “ Hawkesbury Experience ” the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley is the way to go .
There are two ticket price options : 1 ) The GA ticket . The GA ticket is priced for everyone , it also has the “ Time to Pay ” option so you can pay your ticket purchase off over 4 regular payments . This ticket includes amazing food options , club priced drinks available from the Race Club bars , plenty of toilets ( not porta loos ) and the wonderful lawned area of the Hawkesbury Race Club concourse where you can sit , dance or sing your heart out to some of the songs that have become the soundtrack to our lives .
2 ) The Giddy Up VIP Bar ticket . This ticket includes exclusive use to the Ted McCabe Function Room and all its facilities including a private bar , reserved seating and private toilets . There is a full buffet dinner which includes salmon fillets , pork sausages , grilled steak , glazed chicken , roast vegetables and salads with all the trimmings .
You receive a free drink on arrival , a $ 25 gift card of Rock the Racecourse merchandise and a ticket to go in the draw to win a Fender Stratocaster signed by the Artists .
For locals , Sydney and interstate concert goers your transport options are fantastic as Clarendon train station is right next door . If you do drive there is ample parking . Check the Rock the Racecourse website for details .
Head to www . rocktheracecourse . com for all ticket purchases and frequently asked questions .
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