MUSIC & EVENTS
Set in the heart of Castlemaine, the Theatre Royal is the longest continuously operating theatre on the mainland. Winner of the best Regional Music Venue, five times running, the theatre hosts some amazing local and international artists.
BEAUTIFUL DARK
The Music of Twin Peaks
Australia’s preeminent interpreters of the music of David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti, come to Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal as part of a very special program. Enter David Lynch’s universe with a live performance of music from Twin Peaks, followed by a 40th Anniversary screening of Blue Velvet (1986).
The ensemble is devoted to bringing the mood and music of Lynch and Mark Frost’s series to life, drawing on video, archival audio, props, projections and a total commitment to the original soundtrack. From the Double R Diner to the Red Room, their show A Night at the Roadhouse carries you through a strange and mysterious world where the birds sing a pretty song and there’s always music in the air.
ADALITA
Released in 2011, Adalita’s self-titled debut marked the beginning of her remarkable solo journey. Raw, intimate, and emotionally fearless, it struck a deep chord with listeners and remains one of the most beloved and influential Australian releases of its time.
To mark its fifteenth anniversary, Adalita reunites with original collaborator JP Shilo to perform the album in full, revisiting the songs that first began this extraordinary chapter.
Coinciding with the tour, Adalita will also be reissued on vinyl through Mushroom Music, bringing a long out-of-print favourite back to fans fifteen years on.
Don’t miss these special shows.
MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA
Hot off the heels of a wild year touring Canada and Australia in 2025, Melbourne Ska Orchestra just can’t keep still. The spaghetti western wagon trail rolls on with the super deluxe edition of their acclaimed album The Ballad of Monte Loco with all the faves, plus a swag of brand-new tracks, blistering live recordings, and honky tonk renditions of MSO staples. It’s braver, meaner and wilder than anything they’ve done before. So saddle up, partner: this here posse is riding into a town near you, and you do not want to miss the showdown.