Normie Rowe & The Playboys – The Palais at Hepburn VIC

The Hepburn Palais was built in 1926 as a multi-purpose social hub – a common feature of regional Victoria – but with one big difference; it was built with what is still Australia’s oldest sprung wooden dancefloor, specifically designed to reduce impact for dancers during the popular ballroom era of the 1920s to 1950s.

Normie Rowe was without doubt one of Australia’s biggest pop star of the sixties… Mention the name “Normie Rowe & The Playboys” to anyone who lived thru the sixties, and they will tell you that they were HUGE! The nearest to them was The Easybeats…

In December 1964 they were playing dance halls in the suburbs, In March 1965 they were appearing on the GO!! Show, and by 1966 Normie Rowe became the most successful Pop artist in Australian music history, with an extraordinary run of hit singles including; “It Ain’t Necessarily So”; “Que Sera Sera”; “I Who Have Nothing”; “Shakin’ All Over”; “Pride & Joy”; “Stubborn Kinda Guy”; “It’s Not Easy” and “Ooh La La”.

At the peak of his popularity, Normie was called up for Army service, and to this day is still a vocal and unstinting advocate for Vietnam Veterans. Whilst Normie now resides in Queensland, he is coming to Melbourne to honour the 50th anniversary of the end of The Vietnam War this August, and has put the old band back together again for one very special show at Hepburn Palais!

Normie says that they’ve never sounded better – and they’ve never had more fun – with an extraordinary line-up on stage including original Playboys drummer Graham “Trotta” Trottman, Steve Kelson from The Allstars on keyboards, and from Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs, Gil Matthews on guitar.

This exclusive show is a rare opportunity to enjoy an intimate evening with one of Australia’s favourite sons.

Doors Open at 6:30pm
Bars Open at 6:30pm
Show Starts at 8pm (no support act for this show)
PLEASE NOTE:
– Hepburn Palais is a CASHLESS venue (we accept all cards and there are no card fees)
– Valid ID required at point of entry, to enable drinks to be purchased at the bar
– Hepburn Palais reserves the right to inspect bags at point of entry