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.

9 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025
Home – inspired by this place
The designed:made makers market is an annual design market running over 3 days in Hobart's historic Town Hall and featuring some of Tasmania's best emerging
4 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2025
Drop in dodgeball @ Hobart PCYC
Whether you're looking for a fast-paced adrenaline-filled experience, a different way to get/stay fit or a casual active social gathering.
19 Jun 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
High Tea, Asian Style!
Get ready for an afternoon stacked with flavour. On your savoury tier: house-made pork siu mai, crispy prawn wontons, and golden spring rolls.
12 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026
Sebastian Galloway | Solo Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Adrian Barber's exhibition of paintings. Join us for the opening: Friday 24 October - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
21 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
Aperitivo
Aperitivo in terraza! The Peppina Terrace will open on Friday afternoons for Aperitivo.
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.
5 Dec 2025 - 24 Apr 2026
Street Eats @ Franko
Brought to you by the creators of Sunday's Farm Gate Market, Street Eats @ Franko is about showcasing the best Tasmanian food and craft beverages.
9 May 2025 - 12 Dec 2025
Killara Distillery Second Friday of the Month After Work Drinks
Join us for drinks after work on the second Friday of each month. There will be live music, a food van as well as Killara
11 Jun 2022 - 27 Dec 2025
Salamanca Market – Weekly
Salamanca Market offers food, music, art and craft, clothing, antiques, collectables, books, bric-a-brac, jewellery.
11 May 2024 - 2 May 2026
Geeveston parkrun
A free, weekly, timed 5km walk/jog/run at 9am every Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities. Organised entirely by volunteers. Friendly and fun. Join us!
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