The Nelson Bay Rock n Roll Club is a not-for-profit incorporated club dedicated to promoting Rock n Roll dancing, various other dance stylers, and fostering a vibrant social community with a mission to provide a welcoming environment for dance enthusiasts to learn, practice, and enjoy dancing together.
Founded by Mike McKenna, the Nelson Bay Rock n Roll Club began as a Dance Sub Club of the Nelson Bay RSL Club (now Wests Nelson Bay). Together with Anne McKenna, Keith and Diana Barnard, Sue Hughes, and Cliff Morgan, Mike formed a committee to promote and grow the Rock n Roll Club. Today, Keith and Diana are qualified instructors who teach for the club. Since it's inception, the club has rapidly expanded, consistently maintaining an average of ninety members each year.
The Wests Group supports the Rock n Roll Club by providing a venue within the Auditorium at Wests Nelson Bay every Tuesday and Wednesday night. In addition to this, the annual Rock n Roll Festival is held at the venue over three days every October with this year being the 24th year anniversary.
Come and join in on the fun with social dancing on Wednesday nights from 7pm and Dancing Lessons on Tuesday nights from 7pm. Find out more here.
Real Stories
Attending the Newcastle Pride Festival
We partnered with Newcastle Pride for the second year in a row, to attend their annual Festival in Hamilton.
Bringing laughter where it's needed most
Our nib Newcastle Knights NRL players visited the John Hunter Hospital to meet the Clown Doctors and the work of The Humour Foundation.
Standing Together Against Domestic and Family Violence
Wests proudly supports Purple Friday and Domestic Violence Awareness Month by raising donations for Nova for Women and Children, helping provide vital support and safe accommodation for women and families affected by domestic and family violence.
Knights Pathways Boarding House
The nib Newcastle Knights boarding house is a purpose-built facility designed to support the holistic development of up to 10 relocated junior pathways players.
Backing Hunter Women in Sport
The Wests Group, has expanded its partnership with the Minerva Network, committing $10,000 to strengthen mentoring and career development for women athletes across the Hunter.
Nourishing support
Soul Café in Newcastle offers home-cooked meals and a welcoming space for those in need. The Wests Group ClubGRANTS program provides an annual funding of $45,000 to sustain and support this vital service.