THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island

Venue

Hoey Moey Hotel

Coffs Harbour

Tickets

$65

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Date & Time

Sat, 3 Oct

6:00pm

We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

About this event

Join The Whitlams this October as they embark on an old-fashioned East Coast pub run.“Return to Rock Island” takes the band back to its favourite rock rooms, where if only the walls could talk about the joyful two, three and four night residencies over the decades. Long sweaty nights at these pubs formed the bedrock of The Whitlams’ reputation as a memorable force in the Australian live scene.What better way to mix things up after the elegance of the celebrated Orchestral ’26 tour, with its eight symphony orchestras, 30,000 people, and concert halls across the country. Now it’s back to the pubs where the audience is standing up close.Joining the bill for the whole tour is William Crighton with band, promoting his 4th studio album, ‘Colonial Drift’. The pioneer of Bush-Psych and a bold voice of Australian folk rock, Crighton weaves stories of land, spirit, and struggle with raw intensity. The tour opens at two pubs where the band held Sunday afternoon residencies back in 1994 - Hotel Br

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Set Times

Show Starts 6:00pm

The Whitlams ★ 6:00pm~

Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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About The Whitlams

The Whitlams are an Australian indie rock act active in music countdowns from 1999 to 2025. Notable songs tracked include Chunky Chunky Air Guitar, Duffy's Song (I Will Not Go Quietly), Fall For You, Eternal Nightcap and No Aphrodisiac.

Genre: Rock

From: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does The Whitlams start?

The Whitlams is scheduled to perform at 6:00pm on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at Hoey Moey Hotel. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

What time does The Whitlams finish?

The Whitlams is expected to finish around 7:00pm at Hoey Moey Hotel. This is an estimate from the stage time and a typical set length — most shows at Hoey Moey Hotel wrap up by around 11:30pm. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is Hoey Moey Hotel located?

Hoey Moey Hotel is located at 84 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour, NSW.

How much are tickets for THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island?

Tickets for THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island are $65. Tickets are available online.

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