Join us for Whiskers and Wishes, a fabulous drag show fundraiser at The Penny Black in support of Rocky Roads Rescue! Enjoy stunning performances, some cocktails, food and help raise funds to rescue and rehome cats in need. All proceeds benefit the lifesaving work of Rocky Roads. Don’t miss the purrfect night of glam, glitter, and giving back!

Doors: 8pm
Shows: 8:30pm, 10pm (Show start times subject to change)

Host: Marilyn Costello

Cast:
Belial Bzarr
Darmanatrix
Mr. Misty-Eyed
Ovary Action
Roxy Rawhide
Linh Uendo
Abeloth Addams

Rocky Roads
Rocky Roads is a cat rescue group made up of foster carers who take in cats who have nowhere to go and help alleviate the struggles of already-packed animal shelters.
“At Rocky Roads Rescue, our mission is to rescue animals from the streets, shelters, and pounds, and place them into safe, loving foster homes that support a smooth transition into their forever adoptive homes. We are dedicated to providing these vulnerable animals with the care, rehabilitation, and support they need to thrive.”
- Rocky Roads Rescue

Tickets on sale here

Hazy Skies is a four-piece indie rock band featuring Tom, Amelie, Jordi, and Brandon. With a sound that blends the heartfelt nostalgia of artists like Beabadoobee and Alvvays with the infectious energy of The Frights and The Melowells, Hazy Skies crafts music that feels both timeless and fresh. Their lyrics and vocals teeter on the edge of heartbreak, carried by bittersweet, bouncing beats that will have you swaying one moment and dancing the next.

SET TIMES

9-9:45pm Big Breakfast

10-10:45pm Titration

11pm-12am Hazy Skies

free entry, 18+ event

Drawing from the melting pot of blues, roots, folk, and rock, Joshua Batten is a genuine performer with a rare ability to truly connect with his audience. Combining passionate vocals, accomplished guitar playing, layered arrangements, and inspirational lyrics, Joshua displays a depth well beyond his years. His original songs, shaped by personal experiences with neurodiversity, offer authentic reflections of introspective moments, humbly presented as universal experiences. Over the course of his career, Joshua has released three studio albums and become a favourite at festivals across Australia.

After four years of exclusively playing solo gigs, Joshua Batten has now teamed up with rock & roll collective The Lablighters, to bring his back catalogue of songs to audiences the way he originally envisioned and recorded them. Bassist Zhang Ling, Keyboardist Clinton Cox and Drummer Jeremy Li each have over 30 years of musical experience, and bring new energy to Joshua’s finely crafted and inspirational songs, along with a selection of blues & rock classics that have stood the test of time. 

free entry