Back in 1978, a group of twenty-something mates from Sydney's Northern Beaches formed a band called Choirboys. Surrounded by the wild, hedonistic chaos of the '70s youth culture, they soaked it all in—every misstep, every party, every outrageous moment. That life would ultimately give birth to their defining anthem: Run to Paradise.

Fuelled by the stories that have long echoed through the halls of rock history—Run to Paradise became more than a hit; it became the opening line in a book of untold stories. Now, 35 years later, the band is ready to open that book and spill everything.
Part concert, part story, Run to Paradise is a raw, hilarious, and jaw-dropping journey through the golden era of Australian pub rock. Told in their own words, the Choirboys share the stories you were never meant to hear—wild nights, backstage madness, and the kind of insanity only a rock band could survive... all, as these Oz pub-rock icons recall it.

Set to a soundtrack of the era's most legendary tracks—from AC/DC, The Angels, Dragon, Screaming Jets, Deep Purple, Divinyls, and more—plus all the Choirboys' hits including Boys Will Be Boys, Never Gonna Die, Struggletown, and of course, Run to Paradise.

This is Run to Paradise—where the stories are wild, the music is loud, and the truth is somewhere in between.

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Events and points of interest around Hobart.

31 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
Baskerville Historics 2025
The Baskerville Historics is Tasmania's premier celebration of classic motorsport, held annually at the iconic Bulk Nutrients Baskerville Raceway.
15 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026
Théo Mercier: MIRRORSCAPE
Five countries, five exhibitions: France, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, and now Australia. The latest iteration of Jeremy Shaw’s new venture arrives at Mona.
31 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
Spring in the Vines
Spring in the Vines is a celebration of the beginning of the season where a new vintage begins.
31 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
Turkish Lamp Workshop Hobart
Create a beautiful Turkish mosaic lamp in Tasmania with the experts from Art Masterclass. You will draw on techniques from this 500 year-old ancient craft.
31 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop Hobart
Create beautiful ceramic plates and bowls in the heart of Adelaide with the experts from Art Masterclass.
20 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026
Hobart Twilight Market Brooke Street Pier
The Hobart Twilight Markets showcases a wide variety of Tasmanian eats, drinks and artisans, along with live music from local talent.
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2026
Lightwood Bottom Blues Club Live Blues Nights
Based in Geeveston Tasmania, the Lightwood Bottom Blues Club is definitely the most southern Blues Club in Australia, if not the world.
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
Halloween | Fright Night Fits
Join us on Friday, 31st October from 9pm for our spook-tacular Halloween Costume Competition.
4 May 2025 - 1 Nov 2025
Kunanyi Trail Series
Awesome community trail running events on Hobart's iconic mountain! The Series offers adventure, community spirit and a chance to immerse yourself in nature!
9 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025
Leap and Wander Studio, pottery workshops
Leap and Wander Pottery Workshops will help you discover your inner potter. Workshoppers pinch, roll, sip and nibble our way through a few hours.
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