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As with all things we do in life, it is difficult to see exactly HOW we are doing things from our own perspective.
Honest input and advice from those on the outside are always valuable gifts to receive if we want to improve and stick to our path,
whether it be what we like to hear or not.
Constructive criticism is a good thing in my books.
It is with a warm heart and pride I am able to show you some of the feedback we often receive from our visitors! |
SOME THOUGHTS FROM SOME OF WHATS ON CENTRAL COAST'S VISITORS |
We are also extremely humbled to have the support of the following:
Debbi Lalor: Debbi has included a précis about Support Act and a link to our website on her own website www.whatsoncentralcoast.com.au, which is the definitive online entertainment listing for the NSW Central Coast. Thanks Debbi for spreading the good word.
Support Act - SALutations - September 2010 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND THANKS
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I also wanted to let you know how fantastic I think the What's On website is.
Every time I go on it there is more information and more importantly accurate information.
It beats all the other websites hands down and the only one I check now. So Congrats!!
- from Dawn ( Avoca Bowling Club)
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"I will definitely recommend the website to others, as we had terrible trouble finding him and after only 2 days online (with Whats On) he contacted us."
- from Kailah ( Macquarie Southern Cross Media)
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"...And what wonderful job you’re doing… thanks a million for your feedback and for your efforts for the Victorian bushfire victims."
- from Mandy Coolen (Star 104.5 FM)
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" Yes we did get some interest from your email so that was fantastic!!! Happy for you to put it out there again as it was extremely helpful."
- from Brian (Live N Cookin @ Lizottes)
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" I’ve been really busy since we put that link in, lol No seriously we have been so busy, you have done great with that one.
Talk soon!!"
- from Charlie, Toukley RSL Club
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"Thank you for all of your hard work in supporting the music industry on the Central Coast, you play a massive role, THANK YOU!!"
- from Kee (Keelie Management)
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"We want to take this time to thank you also for all the wonderful support you have shown us and independent muso's in general.... It's great to have you on our side helping us out the way you do!"
- from Cec Em and Lou (The Rough Diamonds)
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" Our gig at the Entrance that you hooked us up with was on over the weekend and it was great, we'll be back there early Jan and they've contacted us again for a possible Australia Day concert. Thankyou sooooo much!!!."
- from Ingrid, Tahlia and Karen (Racz and Waters)
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"Keep up the good work. Every business needs people with integrity"
- from Shane Simpson (Simpson's Solicitors) |
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"Thanks for all your wonderful help this year from all in Matt Finish - let's do it all again next year!."
- from John Prior (Matt Finish)
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"Nice to hear from you as always, Deb. I see your site is thriving and maintaining the high quality."
- from Lyn Nuttall (Poparchives.com.au)
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"Aahhhhh, the artists just keep coming!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
- Sent in by Dierdre Le Blang (Primal Entertainment)
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"We've only recently discovered this site & its a beauty! So first off, thanks for the time & effort it must take you to put it together. Our only improvement would be to include which genre of music the artists play, next to their name"...
working on that, thanks for the tip - Debbi
... "We now jump on your site every week to check out who's playing where & we trust if you say they're good, then they're good. So keep up the good work & thankyou"
- from Judi (Blues fan and Whats On visitor)
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"Deb, You are a Powerful Positive Presence in the music biz! I'm honored to have met you! Keep it up! "
- from Max Hay (visiting performer USA)
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"Im a fan of your website, it has saved me a few times when i was looking for something to do."
- from Jason Michael Henson
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"Many thanks Debbi. Whilst on the site, I found an interesting place to visit. Thanks again."
- from Jan, Toastmasters Central Coast
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"I just took a punt by sending that info, I wasn't expecting this!
Thankyou so much for what you have done for me, it's people like you with the support and passion that keep the central coast music scene alive and kickin, keep up the fantastic work! Thank you kindly!!."
- from James, James Dennett School Of Drumming
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"I'm sorry I don't have any detailed info reagarding the Blues Festival but the below website "What's On Central Coast" does have up to date info on all that's happening on the Coast!!."
- from F Toomey, Central Coast Leagues Club (to an enqiring member) |
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"You're one of the goodies Deb and I am very grateful for your support.!.."
- from M Cobcroft )
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"Thanks again for all you do, you're an amazing woman keeping track of all of us artists out here on the Coast!!!"
- from Cec, The rough Diamonds dot com dot au
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"If I can lapse into reciprocal admiration, your site is just the way I like a site to be: content- and text-rich. As I've said before, the Central Coast is lucky to have it!.."
- from L Nuttall, Pop Archives dot com dot au
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"Hey there, Just wanted to say that I have looked at your website daily for weeks. I consider it the most intuitive indication of ‘what’s on’. Now my family and friends check it out when we are going out.."
- from Raymond Mizzi
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"my goodness, the amount of things you do for people and the service that you offer, we should be throwing a party for you every month to thank you for what you are doing for the local community! ... Be blessed for you are a blessing! "
- from Abrie Schutte
I like the sound of that!!!! Thanks Abrie - Deb :)
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"I'm not even going to check. You say it's done, I know it's perfect. Thanks again. You're so prompt. I'm not used to that."
- from Graeme Keavney
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"Thank you so much for all you do on the central coast yourself!! You are a major asset to the music, art and cultural scene on the coast and without people like yourself the coast would be a cold, dull and miserable place!!"
- from Ben Roberts, Live and Original
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" Thanks Debbi, you're a star. Always the fastest service on the CC!"
- from Tom Flood
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" Hey Deb, thankyou for all your help! Its lovely ladies like yourself that keep the music scene alive on the Central Coast, and lemme tell ya it needs people like yourself, your a true pillar of the community. RoCk On !!"
- from Kiam - Krossfire. |
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" Just wanted to say thank you for getting the promo for Mingara & my bio up so quickly - fantastic service you provide so would just like to say thanks again from (I'd imagine yet another) appreciative old muso! Cheers, Craig "
- from Craig Stewart .
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" I am very impressed with your web site so I have (hope you agree) advertised your site on the front cover of our demo CD. "
- from Noel from Something Missing.
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" it was through your service and the add you placed for me for a new guitarist that I met Darren. SO A HUGE BIG THANKYOU to you....I sooooooooo appreciate it... If you have a banner or something you would like for me to display on my websites, then shoot it over to me...I'd be proud to wear it."
- from Neet - Fun 2 Mental.
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"You are a treasure and an inspiration to so many of us on the Central Coast who make music and wish to share it with others.... the opportunity you create and the effort that you make is very much appreciated by us all....and a big, BIG THANK YOU is in order."
- from King Rhythm
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"Thanks for all the support in the past Deb. Hope you're doing well."
- from Mark Moldre
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"Hey Deb, Thanks for your support, the central coast ROCKS!!."
- from Anthony Snape
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"Thanks for all your inspiration and support, keep up the amazing work!!."
- from Ben Roberts Live and Original
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" I have had some great feedback as to how professional your site is and it has been great in terms of publicity."
- from Chris Koelma
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" ps love your site you have put the coast on the musical map .I,m extremely grateful for your tireless work. "
- from Jim Heywood |
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" I think your site is awesome, good promotion for local artists and their audiences. One of our regular audience members put me on to this site and told me a lot of locals actually rely on this site to find where local artists perform. Keep up the good work"
- from Peter Vandersteen
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"I am very impressed with your site, and even more so when I learn that you are relatively new to it all. Keep up the good work "
- from Ted Sieper - (Hardy's Bay RSL Club)
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" Thanks a lot for the support and help in getting our name out there Debbi, the band appreciates it."
- from Eternal Mayhem
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" Thanks for your email, and your support for the gig we ran with the Cert 3 students. I know I have not had a proper chance to say thanks as I have been really busy but to be honest that is not a good excuse, so here it is - THANKS A LOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
- from Rob Grosser
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" Hi Debs Just took a good look around your site and I cant believe how much information is on it .. "
- from June Gibson
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" The only reason we manage to keep going is because folk like you notice and take the time out to let us know..."
- from Ian Charleton (The Rock Doctor)
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" Had a look at your web site very interesting and handy reference for what's happening on the coast..."
- from Ted Bryant
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" Talking to Bruce from Diamond Blue and 2CCC radio he suggested checking out your web site! Looks great!! "
- from Joel Black
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" Found a couple of artists on your site that I'm interested in using. Still blows me away how informative and thoroughly up to date & useful your site is! Awesome and well done!
- from Dierdre Le Blang (Primal Entertainment) |
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" thanks for the site - its great to have it on the Central Coast.
- from Oona Pringle (Oznoise Entertainment)
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" Just had a quick squizz through your wonderful site (how you manage to keep everything up to date and looking so good is beyond me!).."
- from D
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" Deb , A quick note to thank you for your support!!!!
Cheers."
- from Brian Lizotte (Live @ Lizottes)
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" Thank you so much Girl! you rock."
- from Leanne Paris (Leanne Paris Band)
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" What's On Central Coast is the BEST gig guide on what's happening on the upper North Shore.. Make sure you check it out.
- from primal entertainment site
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" Great site, love anything to do with promoting local talent :-)"
- Sent in by Amber Lynch (What's On Visitor)
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" Hi Debbi This web site is great! For starters, we'll let you know in advance when we're gigging up your way, and for Saturday gigs, we'll stay overnight (at a location mentioned on your web site) and visit some of the "What's on" events on Sunday (info again from this site) and let everyone know this is where we got their details from. Also, I used your "Tell a Friend" facility and sent the site and the gig review to Craig Thomson Entertainment to serve as a reminder about updating you with future gig info for the agency's bands. "
- Sent in by Rachel Wylie (Third Time Lucky)
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" thanks Debbi, I thought if anyone would know it would be you and your site"
- Sent in by Kathy Blewitt (Central Coast Leagues Club)
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" What's on is a great site with so much to look at and it often distracts me from my work! you are very dedicated keep up the good work. ."
- Sent in by Loretta De Haan (Oznoise Entertainment Promotions) |
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" Thanks Debbi, it looks great!!! Really appreciate your time and efforts ."
- Sent in by Sonny Hinwood (The Creepers)
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"Thanks Debbi you're Superwoman."
- Sent in by TF
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" I just had a look at your web site and it's great. Just what the coast needs. I'll be checking it out every week from now on.Keep up the good work ."
- Sent in by Jeff Brown (Damaged Goods - The Goods)
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PS Your site looks great, reads really well & is fantastic to navigate. You've obviously been working really hard & should be really proud of your achievements! Congratulations! "
- Sent in by Phil King (Formerly RCA Records; King Rhythm)
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" I saw your web site. Unreal!....... Coolness rating is off the chart . "
- Sent in by Adam Lang (Musician and Macron Music Erina)
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" Thanks for helping the coast out with a great site like this. Great site I have forwarded on your behalf to all my staff and people i know on the coast" .
- Sent in by Stephen Clark (Remaxx Real Estate)
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" just wanted to say that this an amazing web site! i didn't realise there was so much! i will definitely be a regular visitor from now on! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK" .
- Sent in by Kelli Hines (What's On Visitor)
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" Thanks so much for all the great coverage of our events (& the photos of Australia Day!!)" .
- Sent in by Cathy Treasure (Events & Marketing Coordinator The Entrance)
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" Wot a great site! Thanks for the kickass review of the show on Friday nite at the Kendall Bar. You are truly a legend!! " .
- Sent in by Neil Kelleher (Lil Sugar, Tourmaline) |
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" I love reading your reviews; you don't miss a cough, well done, thanks again." .
- Sent in by Kathy Blewitt (Central Coast Leagues Club Entertainment Officer)
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"just wanted to say I love the site and everything it stands for. If there is anything I can do, you know where to find me. I keep getting told that I should be more involved with music on the coast – and I will now as I have a good site that keeps me up-to-date with what's going on up there. Keep up the great work!"
- sent in by Peter Batten
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" I visited your site again and by the way, I forgot to remark. Great informative site that must keep you up to the early hours. ."
- Sent in by Doug Kearny (Central Coast Sports .com.au)
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" good luck with the site, it looks great & obviously well constructed (works) unlike some of the other stuff out their!."
- Sent in by Will (Central Coast Classies dot com dot au)
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" hi, just stumbled upon your site & am quite impressed. Hopefully you will be able to keep the content current, I imagine that will keep you pretty busy.."
- Sent in by Debbie Core (Central Coast Classies dot com dot au
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" Also just wanted to thank you for the work that you have done so far in What's -on . ."
- Sent in by Michael Cernoy (Planet Rock)
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" Congrats on your web site. It is very professional and provides a great service. I hope the local community capitalises on and supports it. ... The site is awash with hot links to artists/services/events etc. My understanding is these take a bit to write. Do you write them yourself, or do you have a keyboard "assistant" to do the "Hard" work ? ."
- Sent in by Mark Waterman Queensland (formerly Festival Records)
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" What a great review recently for the well liked singer Ron Sinclair."
- Sent in by Kim Juresa (What's On Visitor)
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" The WOCC site looks good. Makes me wish i had talent..."
- Sent in by Ben White (Surfer and Whats On Visitor) |
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What's On Central Coast Business Registration Number BN98117349 |
WELCOME TO WHATS ON
Whats On Central Coast
is run by a true local, born in Gosford and is very proudly Central Coast & Australian owned and operated.
An extensive knowledge and a love of the area plus a genuine interest to promote all it has to offer is what sets Whats On Central Coast apart from the others.
So if you are looking for holiday, temporary or permanent Central Coast accommodation, a spot of Central Coast shopping, some brilliant Central Coast entertainment, a surf report before a dip in one of the many pristine Central Coast Beaches or a round of Golf followed by some fish and chips or maybe 5 star cuisine from one of the many Central Coast restaurants or take-away's you have definitely arrived at the right place..
We also have the resources to help with your wedding plans too!
Check the links above and also to the left and find all you'll need to enjoy a night out on the town or a whole holiday!
Welcome to my home town
~ THE GALLERY ~
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A thank you from Brando's and Macron |
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