spring & summer celebrations begin here!
Join us for an unforgettable Melbourne Cup Lunch, where excitement meets elegance!
For just $120 per person, enjoy a delicious 2-course meal, a 3-hour standard drinks package, and a glass of sparkling on arrival.
Watch the race on the big screen and be part of the thrill with our lucky door prizes.
Plus, don’t miss our Best Dressed competition for both male and female guests. Celebrate the race that stops a nation in style!
Celebrating over 40 years in entertainment, Melinda Schneider is one of Australia’s most sublime singers and popular live performers.
A two-time ARIA nominee, Melinda has released fifteen studio albums, three of which have been certified Gold by ARIA for sales exceeding 35,000.
Melinda has long been a staple of Australia’s country music industry with six CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, 2003 Female Vocalist of the Year for “The Story Of My Life”, 2005 Album Of The Year with “Family Tree” and winning her sixth with Paul Kelly for 'Vocal Collaboration of the Year' for their duet "Still Here" in 2009.
In this special concert, Melinda will share the stage with her incredible band, performing her Golden Guitar Award-winning hits plus, plus songs from the world’s greatest country singer/songwriters from her Great Women of Country album, and some new songs from her brand-new album, ‘Tender’.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IS BACK AT tHE BUILDERS!
COMING SOON TO
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Live entertainment is back in the newly renovated - The Basement. We have a HUGE line up of events coming your way including - Dinner Shows, Wollongong Comedy, Tuesday Tunes - lunch and show, Dance nights, Sunday Jazz & Blues and much more!
We pride ourselves on being a premier destination for entertainment in Wollongong and always strive to
provide our guests with the best experience possible.
Keep an eye out for upcoming concerts and events, and come join us at
The Basement for a night of fun and entertainment.
Cash Up Front - The Johnny Cash Show
This show will take you on a journey through the career highlights of one of the most amazing recording artists of the twentieth century. JOHNNY CASH !
Performing all your favourite Johnny Cash hits featuring, FOLSOM PRISON BLUES, I WALK THE LINE, HEY PORTER, RING OF FIRE, A BOY NAMED SUE,THE MAN IN BLACK plus many many more …!
The role of Johnny Cash is brought to life by chart topping Australian Country Music artist DANNY STAIN. Since its introduction “CASH UP FRONT” has reached International Acclaim, with the show being toured Worldwide!
Also appearing is “Dani Young” who makes a special appearance as “JUNE CARTER “ Together they recreate the intimate duets of songs like, RING OF FIRE, JACKSON, IF I WERE A CARPENTER and TIME’S A WASTIN.
“CASH UP FRONT” will take you back to the golden age of hits that redefined a genre!
Saturday 14 September 2024
Doors open - 6pm | Dinner served - 6.30pm | Show starts - 8pm
Dinner & Show - $69* pp (includes Main & Dessert, served alternatively
Show ONLY - $39* pp
Daniel Connell
"Little Aussie Battler"
Shows over 18 only!
DATE: Friday 13 September 2024
TIME: Doors open 7.30pm | Show starts 8pm
COST: $30
It's 2024. You see that Daniel has a new show. You don't mind the sound of that so you let your mate/lover know. You organise a night out, dinner and Daniel's show. At work the next day you recount Daniel's tales about yucky couples and Cody from Footlocker. Your colleagues ask you to please focus on the job at hand.
Daniel Connell (as seen on the 2024 Oxfam Gala) is on tour with his hit new show and is ready to make you laugh Wollongong.
You don't want to miss this show, so get some friends together and come down for a giggle.
'Connell is a master of spinning a good yarn. There was a zing in every tale- no storyline complete without a piquant and hilarious ending' ★★★★★ Arts Hub
'His conversational observations of Australian daily life are pin-sharp... Little Aussie Battler is a polished, yet laid-back hour that's well worth a watch' The List
'Effortlessly funny, leaves the audience in stitches every time.' Time Out
'Daniel Connell effortlessly wowed over the crowd as he made the art of making people laugh seem like the most natural thing in the world.' Xpress Mag
“Brilliant... 'Little Aussie Battler' is the opportunity to see a master of stand-up at work" Scenestr
‘a comedic masterpiece’ Onya Magazine
Kirsty Webeck
"I'll be the judge of that"
Shows over 18 only!
DATE: Friday 20 September 2024
TIME: Doors open 7.30pm | Show starts 8pm
COST: $35
Award winning* comedian Kirsty Webeck is heading to Wollongong for the first time with her standup show "I'll Be The Judge Of That."
It’s got a lot of jokes in it because the genre demands them.
She’s recently learned more about her relationship with farmers, she’s had a harrowing experience with classical music and a special thing happened to her at the airport. Come down for some giggles.
* she won the St. Jude's Primary School Courtesy and Friendliness Award in 1989.
“Kirsty Webeck is a born comedian, with comedy in her bones. She's killing it but she's choosing to Kill with Kindness.” Squirrel Comedy
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THE BOTANIST
GIN & COCKTAIL BAR
Boasting the LARGEST TV screen in the Illawarra.
Game On! Catch all sporting action in Wollongong's ultimate Sports Bar with over 30 LCD TVs, a massive 18m2 LED screen and stadium-like sounds!
With two restaurants, Gin and Cocktail bar and a coffee shop, there is something to suit everyone.
Stonegrill truly is dining with a difference in Wollongong.
(Check out all the Trip Advisor rave reviews or the Facebook 5* reviews or salivate over on Insta.)
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What started out as a quaint idea for a cocktail bar, flourished into a gin and cocktail bar with an impressive selection of over 365 Australian and International gins, making The Botanist the largest gin bar in NSW.
Join The Builders Club today to access great benefits including -
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easy swipe in and out of the club
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discounted prices on all food and beverages
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Members Happy Hours - Monday to Friday every week