Flying Saucer Presents
BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE'S SKYHOOKS playing 'Ego Is Not A Dirty Word' - seated matinee show (2 sets)
Theatre Royal, Castlemaine (Castlemaine, VIC)
Sunday, 12 October 2025 1:30 pm
BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE’S SKYHOOKS SHOW CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF “Ego Is Not A Dirty Word” - playing the entire album plus all the other hits!
The legendary Skyhooks guitarist will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Ego Is Not A Dirty Word” by playing the album in FULL plus more with his acclaimed band BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE'S SKYHOOKS SHOW.
SKYHOOKS changed the face of Australian rock'n'roll in the '70s with their record-breaking debut album LIVING IN THE '70S and its also massive follow-up EGO IS NOT A DIRTY WORD. Like conjoined twins those albums have remained inseparable in the memories of their fans, and with this year marking 50 years since both albums dominated the charts and Countdown and ruled the airwaves, legendary Skyhooks guitarist BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE is set to celebrate with a special Ego Is Not A Dirty Word run of shows with his acclaimed band BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE'S SKYHOOKS SHOW.
Bob started his Skyhooks Show in 2015 and has been selling out venues all over Australia ever since, keeping the music of Skyhooks alive. The band these days features new lead singer SASHA THEUNISSEN, a 21-year-old emerging Super Star who loves the '70s and brings a new energy to the band line-up as well as an uncanny ability to match Shirl Strachan's siren-like pitch. With prominent local musicians Michael Cristiano on guitar/vocals, Sean McLeod on drums and Kim May on bass sharing the stage with Bob and Sasha, Bob's Skyhooks Show recreate the sound and the fun of one of the all-time great bands and a magical musical era.
In addition to all your Ego faves including "Ego Is Not A Dirty Word", "Saturday Night" and "All My Friends Are Getting Married", you can expect to hear a seemingly endless string of hits including "Living in the '70s", "Horror Movie", "Balwyn Calling", "Million Dollar Riff", "This Is My City" and "Women in Uniform". You'll also get Bob's humorous anecdotes and insights into the inner workings of the band and the Mushroom Records-dominated Australian music scene of the time, guaranteeing not only razor-sharp riffs but a load of laughs for your hard-earned dosh.
LINE-UP:
BOB’BONGO’ STARKIE Guitar/Vocal
SASHA THEUNISSEN Vocals
MICHAEL CRISTIANO Guitar/Vocals
SEAN MCLEOD Drums
KIM MAY Bass
For more info on Skyhooks go to- http://www.skyhooks-music.com/history.html
The legendary Skyhooks guitarist will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Ego Is Not A Dirty Word” by playing the album in FULL plus more with his acclaimed band BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE'S SKYHOOKS SHOW.
SKYHOOKS changed the face of Australian rock'n'roll in the '70s with their record-breaking debut album LIVING IN THE '70S and its also massive follow-up EGO IS NOT A DIRTY WORD. Like conjoined twins those albums have remained inseparable in the memories of their fans, and with this year marking 50 years since both albums dominated the charts and Countdown and ruled the airwaves, legendary Skyhooks guitarist BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE is set to celebrate with a special Ego Is Not A Dirty Word run of shows with his acclaimed band BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE'S SKYHOOKS SHOW.
Bob started his Skyhooks Show in 2015 and has been selling out venues all over Australia ever since, keeping the music of Skyhooks alive. The band these days features new lead singer SASHA THEUNISSEN, a 21-year-old emerging Super Star who loves the '70s and brings a new energy to the band line-up as well as an uncanny ability to match Shirl Strachan's siren-like pitch. With prominent local musicians Michael Cristiano on guitar/vocals, Sean McLeod on drums and Kim May on bass sharing the stage with Bob and Sasha, Bob's Skyhooks Show recreate the sound and the fun of one of the all-time great bands and a magical musical era.
In addition to all your Ego faves including "Ego Is Not A Dirty Word", "Saturday Night" and "All My Friends Are Getting Married", you can expect to hear a seemingly endless string of hits including "Living in the '70s", "Horror Movie", "Balwyn Calling", "Million Dollar Riff", "This Is My City" and "Women in Uniform". You'll also get Bob's humorous anecdotes and insights into the inner workings of the band and the Mushroom Records-dominated Australian music scene of the time, guaranteeing not only razor-sharp riffs but a load of laughs for your hard-earned dosh.
LINE-UP:
BOB’BONGO’ STARKIE Guitar/Vocal
SASHA THEUNISSEN Vocals
MICHAEL CRISTIANO Guitar/Vocals
SEAN MCLEOD Drums
KIM MAY Bass
For more info on Skyhooks go to- http://www.skyhooks-music.com/history.html