80s & 90s Christmas Singalong Paint and Sip 13th December Mayfield Newcastle NSW 1pm
“The whole room felt like joy!!”
Thermie Carmie, five-star Google review
Real nights, real canvases
Painted by real guests
Every one of these Lavender Sunset canvases was painted by a guest at a Paint Juicy night, one step at a time, somewhere between the singalongs. No art skills needed. Yours is next.
Mixtape mood
Songs you might be singing
- Last Christmas, Wham!
- All I Want for Christmas Is You, Mariah Carey
- Do They Know It's Christmas?, Band Aid
- Livin' on a Prayer, Bon Jovi
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston
- Wannabe, Spice Girls
Every night's playlist is a little different, so treat this as the vibe, not the setlist.
Newcastle, your Sunday arvo before Christmas just got sorted. Lotti Rem singing live at Mayfield Bowling Club, an armful of 80s and 90s anthems, a few carols for good cheer, and a fiery red sunset over rows of lavender on your easel. Grab the girls, grab a drink, leave with a canvas.
Good to know: 18+ only. No BYO, drinks from the bar.
Recognised as a Best of Queensland Experience every year since 2022
What this arvo is
We are back at Mayfield Bowling Club, Newcastle, and this time Santa sent a mixtape. Think big-haired power pop, girl-group bangers, 90s dance floor fillers and the Aussie rock you can still recite from the back seat of your mum's Commodore. Sprinkled through the set are a few Christmas carols, which is all the excuse the room needs to turn a Sunday afternoon into a full-blown festive knees-up.
Lotti Rem has the mic for the whole afternoon, and you and your mates are her slightly off-key but deeply committed choir. Your host walks everyone through the painting one layer at a time, and each pause while the paint sets is your window for another round, a group selfie, or one more crack at that high note.
Twelve days out from Christmas, it is a ripper pick for the office break-up that wants daylight and a decent playlist, the girls who have been promising a catch-up since winter, or a birthday that keeps getting swallowed by the silly season. Rock up with your whole crew, or book one ticket and we will park you next to good company.
Painting starts at 1pm and wraps by 4pm, so there is plenty of Sunday left afterwards. The club is an easy hop from Waratah, Islington, Tighes Hill, Warabrook and Mayfield West. Upcoming dates in the region live on our Newcastle paint and sip page, more festive sessions sit under Christmas paint and sip, the decade's other singalongs are in our 80s and 90s sessions, and the full NSW calendar sits on our NSW events page.
Today's Artwork
Lavender Sunset
This one is pure drama. The sky burns from deep crimson up high through tangerine to a gold glow on the horizon, with a few pale streaks of cloud drifting across. A soft white sun sinks behind a ridge of lilac hills, and below them the lavender rows fan out toward you in bold violet stripes, tipped with cream and lemon flecks that catch the last of the light. The sky is all big confident sweeps, and the flowers are quick little flicks of the brush, so it comes together faster than you would think.
What's included
Canvas
Yours to take home
All Art Gear
Paints, brushes, easel and apron
Guided Painting
Host artist on mic every step
Live Vocals
Lotti Rem live all afternoon
Full Setup
Everything ready at your easel
★★★★★ Real Guest
"For someone who has never done anything like this before it was fantastic a great day. Lots of laughs in the picture looks alright."
Margaret Jurd via Google Reviews
Before you arrive
Come in around 12:45pm so you can order a drink at the bar, grab a bite from the club and claim your easel before the first song.
That crimson sky gets everywhere, so skip the white linen. You will get an apron, but wear clothes that can handle a smudge.
Dressing up earns bonus points. Scrunchies, bucket hats, Christmas jumpers, light-up earrings, mix and match as you please.
Every seat is booked through our website ahead of time, so sort yours before the night.
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Buy a Gift CardHow the afternoon runs
Find your seat, drink in hand. Easel up, canvas ready, brushes lined up.
Lotti kicks off the first anthem and your host gets that red sky blazing.
Pauses between layers mean top ups, photos and the odd Jingle Bell Rock moment.
Last lemon flecks in the lavender, one big group shot, and out the door by 4pm with your masterpiece and plenty of Sunday to spare.
FAQs
Who is on vocals?
Lotti Rem, singing live from start to finish, working through the 80s and 90s with a handful of carols thrown in.
What will I paint?
Lavender Sunset: a crimson and gold sky, lilac hills and rows of violet lavender. Keen on a softer pink sky, or a touch of Christmas green? Just ask your host on the day and they will help you switch the colours, free of charge.
Is singing compulsory?
Not at all. Most people cave by the second chorus anyway.
How long does it go for?
Up to 3 hours. Brushes up at 1pm, done and dusted by 4pm.
I have never picked up a paintbrush. Will I be okay?
Absolutely. It is built for first-timers, with broad brushwork in the sky and simple flicks for the flowers.
Can we do our work Christmas party here?
You sure can. Book the team in one hit, or ask everyone to pop your business name in the order notes and we will keep you on the same table. Birthday in the mix? Tell us and the room will sing it loud.
Can I book just for me?
Of course. Solo guests are always welcome and we will pop you beside a friendly crew.
My friends are buying separate tickets. Can we still sit together?
Too easy. Pop one group name in every order note and we will line your easels up together.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
No BYO. Cocktails, beer, wine and spirits are available from the club bar, and food can be bought from the venue.
Where exactly is it?
Mayfield Bowling Club, 2a Ingall St, Mayfield NSW 2304.
Do you run private sessions?
We do. Private sessions are $700 AUD flat for the first 10 guests, then $65 for each additional guest, with a minimum of 10 paid guests. Get in touch with your idea and we will lock in a date.
Where can I buy tickets?
Only here on the Paint Juicy website. We do not sell tickets on the day.
★★★★★ Real Guest
"I shared the afternoon with my two daughters, we had such a fun afternoon and loved the music also everyone getting up to dance and the direction from the artist showing us how to paint will definitely be coming again xo"
Karen Connell via Google Reviews
Hens Party or Birthday?
Give Them a Sunday Session to Brag About
Let us know in your order notes who is the star of the show and the room will make some noise for them. Prefer a session that is all yours? We do private bookings as well.
Venue
Mayfield Bowling Club
2a Ingall St, Mayfield NSW 2304
Bowls club in Newcastle's inner west, licensed bar and food on site.
When you book, open the "Anything that'll make your night easier?" box in your cart and tick whatever helps, like an easy access seat, room for a wheelchair or a quieter spot, and we'll plan the room around you before you arrive. Got a Companion Card? Your support person comes free at public sessions. Guide dogs and assistance animals are always welcome.
Our nights are loud and lively, and some venues use stage lighting that can include flashing or strobe-style effects. If that matters to you, get in touch before you book and we'll tell you what to expect at this venue.
Read the full accessibility guide or call us on 1300 855 116.
The short version: check the age rule on this listing before you book, be kind, follow the team and the venue, and keep your hands to yourself. We take photos and video on the night, so tell us when you arrive if you'd rather stay out of shot. Cancellations, reschedules and refunds are covered in our Refund Policy.
Coming with a crew? Book everyone into this night and add a note at checkout with your group name so we can seat you together. Celebrating someone? Pop their name in the same note and we'll give them a shout-out on the night.
Want the room to yourselves? Private paint and sip parties are $700 for your first 10 guests, then $65 for each extra guest, with a minimum of 10 paid seats.
