# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Whitlams with Sydney Philharmonic | Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Event Description**: The Whitlams brings its renowned symphonic collaboration to Newcastle for the first time on Saturday 14 March, with the Sydney Philharmonic joining the band on its trip up the Pacific Highway. The Whitlams was the first Australian indie group to perform with Australia's finest orchestras back in 2004, and after four national tours, it's time for Newcastle to experience the elegance and power of this spectacular show.

The retrospective performance of the band's career will see the Sydney Philharmonic share centre stage, with over 35 musicians playing arrangements by many of Australia's most esteemed composers. Tim Freedman's friendship with the late Peter Sculthorpe is marked by two gorgeous arrangements, and full symphonic treatments have been provided by MSO Principal Conductor Benjamin Northey, Sean O'Boyle, Jamie Messenger, and this performance’s conductor Nicholas Buc.
 
Classic compositions including "No Aphrodisiac" and "Blow Up the Pokies" are joined by highlights of The Whitlams' 2020s resurgence with a song from each of the two recent albums, "Sancho" (2022), and the Americana influenced, "Kookaburra" (2024). 
Tim Freedman says, "Once every seven or eight years we get to perform in the middle of the beautiful storm of a symphony orchestra. I am so glad to bring it to Newcastle at last, which has always been our greatest regional supporter”.

 "...the kind of arrangements which assume intelligence not just on stage but in the audience.

 It's wit and risk and flair." Sydney Morning Herald
 "...superbly orchestrated with a sophistication of sound rare in a pop gig." The Age
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle/the-whitlams-with-sydney-philharmonic-|-civic-theatre-newcastle-nsw/200028833562353
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 412

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Civic Theatre Newcastle
- **lat**: -32.927238463161
- **long**: 151.77207952946
- **full address**: Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle Permanent, 375 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia, Newcastle

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Whitlams with Sydney Philharmonic | Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW being held?
  - **A:** The Whitlams with Sydney Philharmonic | Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am at Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle Permanent, 375 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia, Newcastle.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Whitlams with Sydney Philharmonic | Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW?
  - **A:** The Whitlams with Sydney Philharmonic | Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW is organized by The Whitlams Official.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Whitlams with Sydney Philharmonic | Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newcastle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 410+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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