Get your tickets today from 9am for the Official Opening Concert at the Illawarra Master Builders featuring The Tornadoes with Johnny Devlin.

Council’s Seniors Week Project Officer, Tracey Needham, said that the opening concert was always one of the most popular events to attend during Seniors Week, which runs Sunday, 20 to 27 March 2011.

“Tickets for the opening concert always sell out fast. Tickets are $20.00 and include afternoon tea and performances from The Tornadoes and Johnny Devlin,” Ms Needham said.

“The concert will kick off the Seniors Week festivities and act as a ceremony for the United Nations Older Persons of the Year Award.”

Tickets are available for purchase from Wollongong City Council’s Administration Building or the Illawarra Master Builders Club, between 9am – 5pm on week days.

Nominations for the United Nations Older Persons of the Year Award are still being accepted with entries closing Wednesday, 9 March 2011.

For more information about the opening concert and all Seniors Week events, pick up a brochure from Council’s Administration Building or visit www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au

The Tornadoes are one of Australia’s best known bands, performing continuously since 1960 when they started in Wollongong. For more information visit www.thetornadoes.com.au