A very RIOT Xmas at Anna Bay FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - December 16, 2016December 16, 2016 The band Equanimity will be playing at the event. Photo by Rohan Kahn Brown In last week’s edition we introduced RIOT FM 87, the Tomaree Peninsula’s first and only radio station that plays Heavy. Metal Music along with Punk and Classic Hard Rock. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE It wouldn’t be Christmas without RIOT FM presenting “A Very RIOT Christmas.” The local hard rock station is supporting local musicians and budding bands with a live music showcase at Anna Bay Scout Hall on Saturday December 17. There will be a huge line up for the Christmas themed event that includes the RIOT FM “house band” Blood Weasel, Anna Bay punk upstarts Trashed Again, Newcastle rockers Jones The Cat, Local Metalheads and Equanimity. Headlining on the night will be Kid On A Leash from Newcastle. You can’t get better than five bands for $5 and at that price you can’t afford to miss this event. “A Very RIOT Xmas” is presented by RIOT FM Garage Gigs. Doors open at 4pm Saturday 17 December and all ages are welcome. For more information visit www.riotfm.com.au or www.facebook.com/riotfm876 By Jewell Drury