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FRIDAY, JULY 6

AltitudeVenue: Scruffy Murphy’s HotelFree entry, 10.30pm9211 2002

Tim FreedmanVenue: The Basement, Circular Quay$35, 8pm1300 438 849

Heroes For HireVenue: Oxford Art Factory$18.40, 8pm1300 438 849

Georgia FairVenue: The Standard, Darlinghurst 8pm9331 3100

Perry KeyesVenue: The Vanguard, Newtown$33.80, 7pm1300 438 849

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Andy MammersVenue: Town Hall Hotel, BalmainFree entry, 10pm9818 8950

Hardcore 2012Venue: The Hi-Fi, Moore Park$30, 6pm1300 843 443

Mike Whitney BandVenue: South Sydney JuniorsFree entry, 8.30pm9349 7555

Safari SuitsVenue: The Orient Hotel, The Rocks$5, 9pm9251 5631

Kid KenobiVenue: Oxford Art Factory8pm1300 438 849

Nikki CraysonVenue: 505 Club, Surry Hills$20, 8.30pm9368 0894

SUNDAY, JULY 8

Bob Dylan 50th AnniversaryVenue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House$102.60, 7pm136 100

Saraha Carrol & The Psychedelic WildmenVenue: Marrickville Bowling ClubFree entry, 4.30pm9557 1185

Simone FeliceVenue: The Basement, Circular Quay$42, 7.30pm9251 2797

Reels on FireVenue: Paragon HotelFree entry, 6pm9241 3522

Salsa NightVenue: Hard Rock CafeFree entry, 8.30pm9280 0077

FRIDAY, JULY 6

After DarkVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 9.30pm9623 1211

Hogan’s HeroesVenue: St Marys LeaguesFree entry, 9pm9677 7777

The Castaway DuoVenue: Penrith GaelsFree entry, 8pm4722 8180

Urban StoneVenue: Rooty Hill RSLFree entry, 8pm9625 5500

Dusty: The ConcertVenue: Rooty Hill RSL$45, 8pm9625 5500

Live party bandVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 9pm

DJ ‘Micky’ TrickVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, Midnight

Josh McIvorVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 8.30pm4720 5555

SATURDAY, JULY 7

Mary’s Karaoke/DJVenue: O’Donoghues Irish Pub

Free entry, 8.30pm4735 5509

Showbiz DJ & KaraokeVenue: Kemps CreekFree entry, From 8pm9826 1375

Chris Drummond DuoVenue: Blacktown Workers Free entry, 9pm9830 0673

Tribute to Anne Murray ShowVenue: Blacktown Workers$7.50 members, $10.50 visitors, 8pm9830 0673

Rock ‘n’ RollVenue: St Marys Band ClubFree entry, 8.30pm9623 1211

GroovologyVenue: St Marys LeaguesFree entry, 9pm9677 7777

HeatwaveVenue: Penrith GaelsFree entry, 9am4722 8180

Live jazz bandVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 2pm4728 5200

Live party bandVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 9pm4728 5200

DJ ‘Brother J’

Venue: Penrith RSLFree entry, Midnight4728 5200

Endless SummerVenue: Rooty Hill RSLFree entry, 8.30pm9625 5500

Shannon NollVenue: Rooty Hill RSL$36, 8pm9625 5500

KaraokeVenue: Pioneer TavernFree entry, 9pm4736 4466

CamboVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 5.30pm4720 5555

SUNDAY, JULY 8

Live Country BandVenue: Penrith RSLFree entry, 2pm4728 5200

Mark TraversVenue: Pioneer TavernFree entry, 1pm4736 4466

Rachel LaingVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 12pm4720 5555

Bowles BrothersVenue: Penrith PanthersFree entry, 4pm

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CHATTER ON THE BOX With Nathan Taylor

I t’s been yet another massive week in the world of TV, so here’s a run down of what’s got people talking…

‘Big Brother’ narrator and fan favourite, Mike Goldman, is returning to the revived reality series, which hits Channel Nine after the Olympics. As well as narrating the daily show since the show’s debut in 2001, Goldman also hosted ‘Up-Late’ and the fun ‘Friday Night Live Games’. It’s understood the popular host will continue as the show’s narrator and will front the ‘Up-Late’ edition weeknights on GO!

A big congratulations to all the couples who featured on this year’s series of ‘The Block’. This season was one of the most successful ever, not only due to strong ratings but having all four properties sell for a massive profi t. The fi nale pulled in 2.71 million viewers for Nine, which will no doubt make it the week’s highest rating program after Origin III. One thing I was a bit disappointed about was the announcement of ‘The Block All-Stars’ edition for 2013. Does this mean returning couples can still compete to take home more cash or will profi ts this time go to charity? Time will tell.

The ‘W’ channel on Foxtel is set to be replaced by new channel, ‘SoHo’. The new premium drama channel is expected to stay on the basic package. The channel is set to feature the new Jeff Daniels drama ‘The Newsroom’, as well as classic HBO titles ‘Boardwalk Empire’, ‘True Blood’ and ‘The Sopranos’.

‘Australia’s Got Talent’ are hoping a kid by the name of Justin Bieber will help them pull in big numbers for the show’s fi nal episode in a fortnight. Bieber has been booked by Seven to perform two of his big hits. Catch Bieber performing on the July 18 episode of ‘AGT’.

In what came as a shock this week, long-running entertainment program ‘Entertainment Tonight’ has been given the axe by Nine. The always informative and trusted Hollywood-based program has been on Aussie screens for an amazing 30 years but with Nine’s contract for ‘ET’ expiring this week, the network has decided to replace it with another US showbiz series called ‘Extra’. However, in some good news for ‘ET’ fans, the show will continue to be screened daily on Foxtel channel ARENA.

Who remembers the old Channel Seven travel series ‘The Great Outdoors’? Well, the program is set to get a revival by the network. Seven will fi lm eight episodes with hottie Rachael Finch and ladies favourite Tom Williams to front the series. The show was axed by Seven in 2009 but will return this time to concentrate on outback Australia and their towns. Country singer Adam Brand will also have a role on the show.

Lastly, everyone’s favourite Apple/Android game, ‘Draw Something’, is set to be turned into an American game show by Ryan Seacrest and his production team. CBS in America has commissioned a series that will feature teams of celebrities and everyday people who will test their skills in front of a studio audience to earn money and big laughs. Viewers can play along at home and win prizes along the way. The ‘American Idol’ frontman will not be hosting the show and no celebrities have been attached to the program as yet. I hope Aussie networks pick up on this fantastic idea!

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