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Mainstays in the Australian music scene, The Cat Empire is gearing up to release their tenth studio album, Bird In Paradise, on 7 March. The album has been described as an Australian-Flamenco, Afro-Cuban project that features the brand new songs Doing Fine, La Gracia, and Blood On The Stage.  Here’s our chat with Felix Riebl ahead of the Over The Ditch festival on 22 February featuring The Cat Emp...

Australian musician, filmmaker, author, and Fortem Australia ambassador Paul Field AM has created an incredible album called We See You as a tribute to emergency service workers in Australia.  The album acknowledges all the first responders who do extraordinary jobs every day and the families who stand behind them and features ten of Australia’s most talented songwriters including Little Quirks, D...

Welcome to a new series on Newcastle Live in which we interview the musicians who play in venues and keep the dance floors pumping around Newcastle and the Hunter every weekend.  We’re kicking things off by talking to ARIA, Logie, and Helpmann award winner Tim Harding.  Many people would know Tim from his time in Hi-5, but since moving to Newcastle in 2016, Tim has been working as a soloist and fr...

Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown and fellow Wheatus member Gabrielle Sterbenz will embark on an epic 14-date acoustic tour of Australia in January, including a date here in Newcastle on 26 January. After discovering the original multitrack recordings of their self-titled debut album had been lost, Wheatus ventured back into the studio to re-record it. Here’s our chat with the creator of Teenage D...

Formed in Whakatāne, New Zealand, award winning band L.A.B. will headline Newcastle’s Over The Ditch festival which is happening on February 22 & 23. L.A.B. released their first 5 albums in consecutive years and have become a mainstay in the NZ Music Charts and on the festival circuit across New Zealand and Australia. Here’s our chat with L.A.B.S.’s lead vocalist and guitarist Joel Shadbolt. ABOUT...

For over a decade, Newcastle Pro Wrestling has been raising the bar for professional wrestling in Newcastle, and this Saturday, they’re throwing the rule book out the window for Shattered VI. This adult-only show will feature Newcastle Pro Wrestling stars, including the current Middleweight Champion Leo Tempest.  Leo came in to tell us about the night and his journey as a wrestler. ABOUT NEWCASTLE...

After a six-year hiatus, Sydney-based four-piece Letters To Lions is back and getting ready to release a brand new EP in 2025. Since returning, they have played sold-out shows and released some fresh and dynamic songs, including My Hair Is A Little Bit On Fire and Nintendo. We sat down with Adam and Joel from Letters To Lions ahead of their gig at The Beaches Hotel. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on...

Local theatre company Whale Chorus will open their second season of Shakespeare Under the Stars in Pacific Park tonight. Following the triumph of 2023’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream this year Whale Chorus are presenting another dose of Shakespearean magic with the Twelfth Night. Here’s our chat with Whale Chorus Artistic Director, Janie Gibson. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Ne...

With over 300 million streams to his name, local music producer Just A Gent has just released his third LP called The Answer Is.  Over the past 12 years, Just A Gent has cemented his name in the global electronic music scene and inspired the likes of Skrillex, What So Not & more. Here’s our chat about The Answer Is with Just A Gent.  ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle...

Straight out of Eora/Sydney, MARVELL's debut album, Outback Circus, was released on 4 October and serves up a glistening blend of indie rock and country.  Despite being a fairly new band, MARVELL have already amassed 3 million plays across streaming platforms and played on some killer lineups.  We caught up with Max Marvell to chat about MARVELL’s gig at Dashville Nights this Friday. ABOUT NEWCAST...

Local multi-instrumentalist Van Fleur has just released her debut single Mother Earth which was meticulously constructed using over 180 tracks recorded almost entirely by herself. Van Fleur has overcome obstacles that highlight her perseverance and dedication to her craft which makes her standout as an independent artist. Here’s our chat with Van Fleur about her debut single Mother Earth. ABOUT NE...

Multiplatinum hit-makers Goo Goo Dolls will return early next year for their first Australian headline tour in 20 years. The Summer Anthem Tour will hit Newcastle on 23 February 2025 with a setlist full of hits, a few deep cuts and even some covers supported by Thirsty Merc. Here’s our chat with one half of Goo Goo Dolls, Robby Takac. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle...

Local songmaker and producer Mia Petra has just released another mind-blowingly expansive self-produced single called BIG/HEAVY/BIG. Mia is about to head on tour to celebrate the release, which will kick off in Newcastle at The Press Book House this Thursday night. Here’s our chat with Mia about the ins and outs of BIG/HEAVY/BIG. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live...

LUPO.THEBOY is Newcastle’s DJ/Emotional Dance Producer known for his uplifting sample-heavy releases and passionate performances. LUPO has just dropped a brand new track called Grey On The Pavement which features the debut of HUUE. We caught up with to chat about LUPO’s journey as a creator and to find out more about what he has coming up. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newc...

Newcastle based artist and songwriter Mishayla is about to release a brand new song called Clutter on 7 November.  She will also be dropping a music video recorded at The Press Book House.  Here’s our chat with Mishayla ahead of the release.  ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle news and information. We’re devoted...

Local independent songwriter and artist Angela Rose has been making waves with her country-tinged indie pop and recently dropped in to record a Warehouse Session with us. Angela has just released a new single called Nepotism Baby which is perfectly tongue-in-cheek but also very relatable and catchy. We caught up with Angela to chat about her latest releases and what she has planned for the future....

Following the release of his autobiography, Newcastle’s Godfather of Rock, Mark Tinson has curated a lineup of some of the most influential musicians from Maitland to create the new compilation CD The Maitland Sound 1970-2024.  To celebrate its release, most of the artists who featured on the album will make their way to Flamingos Live on 7 November to perform the songs live.  Here’s our chat with...

Named after the much-loved Australian beer Stone & Wood, Stoney Dubs has been rocking out since 2021 and just took out first place in the UON Band Comp 2024. Stoney Dubs have also been drawing attention to the misogyny in our local/national scene by speaking about their experiences as a band. Here’s our chat with Anthea and Sam from Stoney Dubs ahead of Pretty Things Fest this Saturday. ABOUT NEWC...

After receiving the inaugural Paul Woseen Memorial Music Grant earlier this year, Chain Daisy are about to release their debut single Daisies. Chain Daisy will take to the stage at the Stag and Hunter Hotel this Friday night with their full band to launch the single. Here’s the chat that we had with Josi and Poppi from Chain Daisy. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Li...

Local band Smacked Youth has just returned from a huge run of gigs alongside The Screaming Jets and have released a brand new song called Rut. Formed in 2016, the band now consists of Sean (bass), Jake (drums) and Sam (vocals/guitar). Here’s the chat that we had with Smacked Youth while they were in recording their Warehouse Session. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle...

For the last year and a half local photographer, artist and curator, Penelope Morgan has been working full time in a studio space located between The Edwards and Rudderless Records Store. Penelope is about to unveil this space as Golden Galleries which will showcase an artist every 6 weeks and is set to be launched with Julie McVey’s first solo show called But A Dream this Friday night. Here’s our...

ARIA-nominated, multi-award-winning lutruwita/Tasmania-based artist, activist, author and proud Warnindhilyagwa woman hailing from Groote Eylandt & Milyakburra/Bickerton Island Emily Wurramara has just released her long-awaited sophomore album Nara. To celebrate its release, Emily has also announced a national tour that will stop in at The Stag and Hunter Muloobinba/Newcastle on 9 November. We cau...

Newcastle-based indie pop and rock duo The Tryouts have just released a new single called Ray Christ which is a story from one half of The Tryouts Dave’s hometown Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. To celebrate its release, The Tryouts will host a Halloween-themed launch gig this Sunday at the Oak in Tighes Hill, which will also feature their first show as a three-piece. Here’s our chat with Chelsea and Davi...

Emmy winning and multi grammy nominated recording artist Toni Childs is currently on tour with her show ‘A Retrospective’ celebrating her life’s musical works. This tour also provides a sneak peek into her upcoming album It’s All A Beautiful Noise which was inspired by the urgency of saving our pollinators.  Here’s our chat with Toni Childs ahead of her show at the Civic Theatre, Newcastle on 2 No...

During a recent trip to Newcastle for Temple of the Stag: Unplugged, Melbourne based singer/songwriter Clint Wilson joined us to play some of his originals in the warehouse and tell us about his latest album L.A. Clint will return to Newcastle to play a gig at the Oriental Hotel in Cooks Hill later this year. Here’s our chat with Clint Wilson. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on...