GIGS: Although The Beatles have remained one of the most influential and popular groups in rock history, it is the The Beatels (pictured) which have been Australia's tribute band of choice. Featuring Bruce Coble as John, Steven Shipley as Paul, Marcus Phelan as George and Neil Rankin as Ringo, The Beatels not only bring alive the music and the spirit of a Beatles concert but they appear on stage with authentic Beatle's instruments and costumes. Now, they are bringing their impressive performance free to the shire. Details: Heathcote Hotel, 8.30pm, tomorrow, February 3. Address: Veno Street, Heathcote.

Garbo cleans up

SINGERS: Peakhurst-based community radio station, 2NBC's "singing garbo" Terry Lockley has won the 2012 Toohey's new great country pub song competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Terry, 52, won $3000 for his song The Local with the chorus, "You've gotta love the local, you've gotta love knocking one down, you've gotta love the local son, there's one in every town."

Music smorgasbord

CONCERTS: Club Central, Hurstville, is planning a special event for music lovers who can look forward to "a journey of musical magic" this Sunday, February 5. On stage will be Sutherland Shire's award-winning soprano Helen Zerefos with gypsy violinist Andras Racz and tenor Ross Maio. The audience can look forward to hearing the grandeur of Strauss waltzes, the fire of Hungarian gypsy melodies and great hits from stage musicals and timeless classics. The concert will begin at 3.30pm.

Manpower's moves

REVUES: Manpower Australia will be on stage at Club Central Menai on Sunday, February 26. Said to be Australia's No. 1 entertainment export, the guys are back Down Under by popular demand! The ladies at Club Central can look forward to the two-hour stage spectacular that has been wooing women since 1989. The group is heralded as "the most sought-after male revue in the world today."