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THE WOLFE BROTHERS HIT THE ROAD ON LEE KERNAGHAN’S NATIONAL TOUR – THE SONGS & THE STORIES IN CONCERT

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The Wolfe Brothers are a band on a mission. There is no slowing these boys down, which is why this press release requires 3 headlines – and there is a story behind every headline.

On 3rd September the band embark on a 30-date national tour, of which 28 of these shows are with Lee Kernaghan on his The Songs And The Stories In Concert tour. The first show is in Townsville QLD and from there the tour travels through every state ending up in Newcastle on the 14th November. The boys will also be supporting the legendary Cold Chisel at the Deni Ute Muster on Friday 2nd October.

Brodie Rainbird the band’s guitarist says the tour is the perfect way to close out the touring cycle on the band’s second album Nothin’ But Trouble. “Being able to play so many shows to fans all around Australia in such a short time on Lee’s tour is something that we are very excited about,” he says. “Lee has been so good to us and we are eternally grateful for the opportunities he has given us over the last 3 years. We will be playing a selection of songs from both albums on this tour but we will be performing them in a semi-acoustic format, which we are really looking forward to. Then as a bonus we get to play with Lee as he performs songs from his Spirit Of The Anzacs album. We can’t wait.”

To mark the start of the tour The Wolfe Brothers have unveiled their latest single and video from their #2 ARIA Country Album Nothin’ But Trouble; the catchy ONE BEER AT A TIME. Filmed at one of the band’s favourite drinking establishments in their hometown of Hobart TAS, One Beer At A Time is an addictive Friday-night anthem. This is the fourth single from the Nothin’ But Trouble album with the first three all reaching #1 on the Country charts. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

… And now for the third in the band’s “Hat-trick” of announcements today – The Wolfe Brothers announce that their new double disc release is available on pre-sale as of today. This LIVE CD / DVD package will be released in-store on 18th September. Featuring the bands stand-out performance at CMC Rocks QLD 2015, the Live CD/DVD captures the band’s high energy show in full-throttle, and includes all the hit songs from their first two albums plus a classic cover from the legendary 70’s band The Dingoes. Also featured on the DVD are the official videos for all of The Wolfe Brothers’ hit singles so far!

“From day one, playing live has always been at the heart of what The Wolfe Brothers are about,” says Nick Wolfe. “From the early days of playing the pubs, to the big stages like CMC Rocks QLD, we’ve always prided ourselves on having a great live show, and we’re really excited that we’ve been able to have it finally captured on this DVD and CD. We believe that our fans will be able to chuck on the DVD, crank it loud (highly recommended) and feel a part of the energy we strive to put out on stage, all from the comfort of their lounge room!”

The Wolfe Brothers are brothers Nick and Tom Wolfe on vocals, guitar and bass, along with childhood friends Brodie Rainbird on guitar and Casey Kostiuk on drums. They burst onto the music scene in 2012, when they captivated the nation on Australia’s Got Talent and finished second on the program. Since then, they have been signed to ABC Music, they were named CMC’s 2013 Best New Artist, have scored four #1 singles in a row and have toured all over Australia. Their third album will be recorded in Nashville at the end of the year with producer Luke Wooten.

The Wolfe Brothers Live At CMC Rocks QLD CD / DVD is released 18 th September 2015. Pre-order live CD / DVD at JB HI-FI or Sanity.

Catch The Wolfe Brothers on tour with Lee Kernaghan – The Songs & The Stories In Concert

Thursday 3rd September 2015 | 8pm

Townsville Entertainment Centre, TOWNSVILLE QLD

www.tecc.net.au | (07) 4771 4000

Friday 4th September 2015 | 8pm

Mackay Entertainment Centre, MACKAY QLD

www.mackayecc.com.au | (07) 4961 9777

Saturday 5th September 2015 | 8pm

Pilbeam Theatre, ROCKHAMPTON QLD

www.seeitlive.com.au | (07) 4927 4111

Sunday 6th September 2015 | 8pm

Moncrieff Entertainment Centre, BUNDABERG QLD

www.moncrieff-bundaberg.com.au | (07) 4130 4100

Friday 11th September 2015 | 8pm

Twin Towns Services Club, TWEED HEADS NSW

www.twintowns.com.au | 1800 014 014

Saturday 12th September 2015 | 8pm

Eatons Hill Hotel, BRISBANE QLD

www.eatonshillhotel.com.au | (07) 3325 6777

Friday 18th September 2015 | 8pm

Empire Theatre, TOOWOOMBA QLD

www.empiretheatre.com.au | 1300 655 299

Saturday 19th September 2015 | 8pm

Nambour Civic Theatre, NAMBOUR QLD

www.scvenuesandevents.com.au | (07) 5475 7777

Sunday 20th September 2015 | 8pm

Brolga Theatre, MARYBOROUGH QLD

www.ourfrasercoast.com.au | (07) 4122 6060

Friday 25th September 2015 | 8pm

Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, HOBART TAS

www.tixtas.com.au | 1300 795 257

Saturday 26th September 2015 | 8pm

Albert Hall, LAUNCESTON TAS

www.theatrenorth.com.au | (03) 6323 3666

Sunday 27th September 2015 | 8pm

Burnie Town Hall, BURNIE TAS

www.burniearts.net | (03) 6430 5850

Friday 2nd October 2015

Deni Ute Muster, DENILIQUIN NSW

www.deniutemuster.com.au

The Wolfe Brothers only show

Tuesday 13th October 2015 | 8pm

Albany Entertainment Centre, ALBANY WA

www.ticketek.com.au | (08) 9844 5005

Wednesday 14th October 2015 | 8pm

Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, BUNBURY WA

www.bunburyentertainment.com | 1300 661 272

Friday 16th October 2015 | 8pm

Queens Park Theatre, GERALDTON WA

www.queensparktheatre.com.au | (08) 9956 6662

Saturday 17th October 2015 | 8pm

Regal Theatre, PERTH WA

www.regaltheatre.com.au | (08) 9388 2066

Friday 23rd October 2015 | 8pm

Her Majesty’s Theatre, ADELAIDE SA

www.bass.net.au | 131 246

Saturday 24th October 2015 | 8pm

Barossa Arts & Convention Centre, TANUNDA SA

www.barossaconvention.org | (08) 8561 4299

Wednesday 28th October 2015 | 8pm

Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, NOWRA NSW

www.shoalhavenentertainment.com.au | 1300 788 503

Thursday 29th October 2015 | 8pm

Anita’s Theatre, THIRROUL NSW

www.anitastheatrethirroul.com | 136 100

Friday 30th October 2015 | 8pm

Canberra Theatre, CANBERRA ACT

www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au | (02) 6275 2700

Saturday 31st October 2015

Sydney Country Music Festival, BAULKHAM HILLS NSW

www.sydneycountrymusicfestival.com.au

The Wolfe Brothers only show

Wednesday 4th November 2015 | 8pm

Albury Entertainment Centre, ALBURY NSW

www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/entertainment | (02) 6043 5610

Thursday 5th November 2015 | 8pm

Eastbank Concert Hall, SHEPPARTON VIC

www.riverlinksvenues.com.au | (03) 5832 9511

Friday 6th November 2015 | 8pm

Ulumburra Theatre, BENDIGO VIC

www.ulumbarratheatre.com.au | (03) 5434 6100

Saturday 7th November 2015 | 8pm

The Palms at Crown, MELBOURNE VIC

www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100

Friday 13th November 2015 | 8pm

Evan Theatre, PENRITH NSW

www.penrith.panthers.com.au | (02) 4720 5555

Saturday 14th November 2015 | 8pm

Newcastle Civic Theatre, NEWCASTLE NSW

www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/whats-on | (02) 4929 1977

DENI UTE MUSTER The ultimate long weekend destination!

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Just when you thought the Deni Ute Muster couldn’t get any bigger or better, organisers are thrilled that New South Wales residents won’t be the only ones getting to enjoy a long weekend thanks to the Victorian Government announcing that our southern friends will also be getting a day off on Friday, 2 October, making it the getaway destination for all your music, cars and AFL Grand Final needs!

Officially kicking off on Grand Final eve, this year’s world record Deni Ute Muster will be opening the camping grounds from noon Thursday so ticket holders will have an extra night on the Plains and wake up on site ready for the day’s entertainment.

Renowned for its diversity, organisers have outdone themselves this year with musical performances from Cold Chisel (their first show on their One Night Stand tour), Birds of Tokyo, Lee Kernaghan, Adam Brand, The McClymonts, Sunny Cowgirls, Morgan Evans and many more main stage and Ice Break Day Stage artists raring to take the stage.

Earlier today Cold Chisel announced that their new album, The Perfect Crime, will be released on Friday, 2 October, making our Musterers the very first people in the country to hear the band perform songs from the new album live and we can’t wait!

If an early start and a whole long weekend isn’t possible, Saturday Only tickets will be on sale from 9.00am tomorrow (Friday, 28 August) and it includes Saturday camping, but you’ll want to be sure to be on site early enough to catch the entertainment on the Ice Break Day Stage and the AFL Grand Final on the big screens in the main arena and in the on-site bars. Footy fans are encouraged to bring along their team jersey and their camp chair and join us in the main arena from 1.30pm on Saturday (just after the World Record Blue Singlet Count) to see which team will win the 2015 AFL Premiership Cup.

It’s not all about the music and footy either, this year sees a stellar line up of on-site entertainment including Showtime FMX, Holden Grunt Off, our favourite funny chicks – The Crackup Sisters, wood chopping and whip cracking demonstrations, GME Australian National Circle Work Championships, New Holland Bullride Spectacular, GME Go to Wo, helicopter rides, Holden Barrel Race and the Coates Hire Show N Shine.

If that’s not enough, two new attractions this year include the Yamaha Supertank – a giant fishing tank where you’ll be able to catch your own dinner, and IWA Pro Wrestling – a family-fun, action packed live show of body slamming, bone crunching non-stop sports entertainment.

The little ones will also be taken care of in Carnival Corner and the SunRice Family Centre.

Friday also sees the inaugural Milwaukee Tradie Challenge, proudly sponsored by Milwaukee Tools Australia, where tradies go head to head in the ultimate show of skill, design, innovation and good-old-fashioned Aussie ingenuity by building their own outdoor dunny, live in the main arena.

Kate Pitt, Deni Ute Muster General Manager has said “Our 2015 Muster is actioned packed! We have more around the ground entertainment than ever before, and we’re thrilled that our campers can now spend an extra night on the Plains. 2015 will truly be a Muster not to miss!”

The Deni Ute Muster is on almost every local and international bucket list and with no rise in ticket prices, more music and more fun than you can cram into your average long weekend, our Australian Made event will be one to remember for a lifetime so don’t miss out – get your tickets today!

The Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Deni Ute Muster

Conargo Road, Deniliquin, NSW

Friday, 2 October and Saturday, 3 October, 2015

Cold Chisel, Birds of Tokyo

Lee Kernaghan, Adam Brand

The McClymonts, Morgan Evans, Sunny Cowgirls

The Wolfe Brothers, Adam Eckersley Band, The Pigs

and

Mickey Pye, Courtney Conway and Band, The Distance, Christie Lamb,

Paul Cowderoy, Seleen McAlister, Baylou, Ben Ransom Band,

Deni Uke Muster, Deni Showcase, Bush Poets

and

AFL Grand Final LIVE on the big screen, Milwaukee Tradie Challenge, Showtime FMX, Yamaha Supertank, Holden Grunt Off, The CrackUp Sisters, IWA Wrestling, Wood chopping Demonstrations, Whip cracking, Carnival Corner, SunRice Family Centre, Helicopter Rides, GME Australian National Circle Work Championships, New Holland Bullride Spectacular, GME Go to Wo, Holden Barrel Race and Coates Hire Show N Shine

Police investigate after man’s body found – Hunter Region

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Police are investigating after a man’s body was located in water in the state’s Hunter region yesterday.

A member of the public saw a body in the Hunter River at Morpeth just after 5.30pm (Friday 28 August 2015).

Officers from Central Hunter Local Area Command attended, retrieved the body and established a crime scene.

An investigation was commenced at the location and was examined by specialist forensic officers.

The man has not been formally identified.

Inquiries are continuing into the circumstances surrounding how the man ended up in the river; however it is not believed to be suspicious.

Police are appealing for anyone with information that may assist with their investigation to contact Crime Stoppers.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Police renew appeal as investigations continue into armed robbery near Newcastle

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Police investigating the armed robbery of a bakery near Newcastle are renewing their appeal for any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to come forward.

About 4.40pm on Friday 24 July 2015, a 60-year-old woman was working in a bakery on Ridge Street, Merewether (about 4km south west of Newcastle) when a man armed with a knife entered the store.

Police have been told the armed man threatened the woman, before running from the scene in a westerly direction, taking cash.

A 30-year-old male witness attempted to stop the man; however lost sight of him a short time later.

No one was injured during the incident.

Officers attached to Newcastle Local Area Command were notified and commenced investigating the incident.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 30s, about 188cm tall, of slim build, and was wearing a white striped hooded jumper.

Additionally, investigating officers are keen to speak with any witnesses who have not yet provided a statement.

Anyone who has information that may assist with the ongoing investigation is urged to come forward.

Man charged with drug, firearm, traffic offences – Adamstown

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A man has been charged with drug, firearm and property offences, following a traffic stop at Adamstown, earlier this week.

About 11:45pm on Wednesday (26 August 2015), police attached to Newcastle City Local Area Command stopped a Holden wagon on Mandalong Road.

They spoke to the driver, a 31-year-old man, before searching him and the car.

During the search police located a small firearm, as well as ice and other items in the car, alleged to be stolen.

All items were seized and will undergo forensic examination.

The man was arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with;

– Possess unregistered firearm,

– Possess firearm,

– Supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity),

– Possess prohibited drug, and

– Goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen.

He appeared at Newcastle Local Court yesterday and was refused bail. He will re-appear on Wednesday 9 September 2015.

Police to focus on motorcycle safety in the Hunter and Newcastle regions – Operation Silverstone

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Police will focus on the safety of motorcycle riders as part of Operation Silverstone, which will be launched today in the Hunter Valley, Central Hunter and Lake Macquarie regions.

Chief Inspector Trent Le-Merton, Northern Region Traffic Tactician for the Traffic & Highway Patrol Command, said Operation Silverstone was about keeping drivers and riders alive on our roads.

“Unlike the legendary Silverstone racing circuit, our roads should not be used as racetracks, as some drivers and riders have, which is costing lives,” Chief Inspector Le-Merton said.

“The operation will involve a range of police resources including both marked and unmarked Highway Patrol cars, police motorcycles and aircraft for aerial surveillance, all focused on detecting those drivers and riders putting themselves, and other road users at great risk.

Traffic & Highway Patrol Officers will maintain a high-visibility presence throughout the operation, which will be combined with other enforcement strategies.

“Police activities will be promoted through social media and directly through vehicle enthusiast websites to heighten public awareness of this road safety strategy.

“Sadly, 29 fatalities have been recorded on Hunter roads in 2015 after a spate of multiple fatalities, which is 13 more than 2014.

There have been 41 motorcycle fatalities this year in NSW including two this month on the Putty Rd, which is a recognised motorcycle riding route. This is four more than this time last year. Last year 63 riders lost their lives across NSW. Motorcyclists made up about 20 percent of last year’s road toll which is alarming given motorcycles only make up about 5 percent of registered vehicles,” he said.

Chief Inspector Le-Merton said it was those riders detected speeding and overtaking unsafely that were presenting a great risk on our roads.

“Many speed-related motorcycle crashes happen in good conditions with no other vehicles involved. There seems to be an over-representation of mature-aged riders on powerful machines who are coming ‘unstuck’ on curves striking road side objects.

“Even experienced riders need time to react to changing situations on the road and as we get older reaction times slow. Driving or riding too fast for the prevailing road conditions, even though you may be below the speed limit can lead to tragic consequences. It takes three-quarters of a second to make a decision to act once you see a hazard, and the same time again for the action to be effective.

“At 60km/h, you will have travelled 25m in that 1.5 second before you even start to brake. Drivers and riders who are tired, distracted or impaired by alcohol or drugs can take longer to react.

“Driving or riding at a speed that reduces the time you have to react to unexpected hazards will increase your risk of a crash. Always be aware of your surroundings and other road users,” Chief Inspector Le-Merton said.

Burnt out car located as investigation into woman’s disappearance continue – Tamworth

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Police who are investigating the disappearance of a woman from Tamworth have located a burned out car on the Oxley Highway.

Johann Morgan was last seen by her family at her West Tamworth home on Saturday August 8, 2015.

A car Ms Morgan had access to at the time she disappeared – a white Mitsubishi wagon – was found burnt out on the Oxley Highway. The vehicle was forensically examined.

Family of Ms Morgan have exhausted all avenues to locate her before reporting her missing to Tamworth Police who have now launched an investigation.

Oxley Local Area Command Crime Manager Inspector Phil O’Reilly said grave concerns continued to be held for her welfare.

“Investigations have revealed Ms Morgan left home without her wallet and mobile phone, and has not accessed her bank accounts since her disappearance,” Detective Inspector O’Reilly said.

Ms Morgan is described as being 40-years of age, about 165cm tall with black hair and a medium build.

Anyone with information should contact Tamworth Police on (02) 6768 2999.

Child approach – Mayfield

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Police are appealing for information after a boy was approached in Mayfield last week.

About 8:10am (Friday 21 August 2015), an 11-year old boy was walking along Simpson Court, when he noticed a man, with his face covered with a black bandanna, was walking behind him.

Police have been told that as the boy neared a stairwell at the end of Simpson Court, near Bull Street, the man was still walking behind him and the boy broke into a run.

The man ran after the boy, who continued running until he got into his school on Bull Street.

Police were contacted and officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them.

He was described as being aged between 25 and 30, about 180cm tall, of muscular build, with shoulder length blond hair. The man was wearing a black zipped hoodie, black jeans and black shoes.

Man charged with animal cruelty – Cessnock

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A man has been charged with an act of animal cruelty following an incident in the Central Hunter region.

About 9pm (Friday 21 August 2015), it is alleged a 22-year-old man was at a house in Cornish Street, Cessnock, when he kicked a small dog in the head.

The dog received severe head injuries and died at the scene.

The man left the house and was arrested in Maitland Road.

The Kurri Kurri man was taken to Maitland Police Station and charged with one count of commit an act of cruelty upon an animal.

He is expected to appear in Cessnock Local Court on 9 September 2015.

Man charged over firearm and drug offences – Toronto

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A man will appear in court next month after allegedly being found in possession of a replica firearm and illicit drugs in Toronto today.

About 12.15pm (Saturday 22 August 2015), officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command stopped and spoke to a man in Donnelly Avenue.

Police searched the man, when they allegedly located a sawn off shotgun and a substance believed to be methylamphetamine.

The man was arrested at the scene and taken to Toronto Police Station. Further checks revealed the firearm was a replica pistol.

The 42-year-old man was charged with possess unauthorised prohibited pistol and possess prohibited drug.

He has been granted conditional bail, to appear at Toronto Local Court on 16 September 2015.