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Local musician Georgie Winchester has just returned home after completing a solo 60+ date tour around Australia. Since returning, Georgie has released her debut EP called Pretty Things and recorded most of her sophomore album at the Dashville Studios with Sam Troy and Chris Dale. We caught up for a chat with Georgie to find out about her incredible tour and what’s to come. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If...

Singer, songwriter, TV personality and radio presenter Ella Hooper played her first set at Dashville as part of their 10th edition of the Cosmic Country Weekender festival Dashville Skyline. The last few years have been transformative for Ella who is currently taking on roles that she has deemed as dream jobs including working as a breakfast host on Broad Radio and performing The Linda Rondstadt S...

One of Newcastle’s youngest up and coming bands PIT were a standout at this year’s West Best Bloc Fest with their Silverchair inspired sound and tight set list.  They have also just recorded their debut album called Grime Nation which is set to be released later this year.  We caught up with PIT behind the scenes of West Best Bloc Fest 24. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newc...

Led by Lachlan Morris, Grand Pricks is Newcastle’s most dangerous country boogie band fuelled by guitar-monies and on their way to being the official soundtrack of truck stops worldwide. They have also just released a split 7 inch that features their song Hotter Than Donut Grease through Stanley Records.  We caught up with Alex, Lachlan and Ben after their set at the 10th edition of Dashville Skyl...

Emily A Smith’s 90’s jam night, Temple of the Stag, is hosting an acoustic MTV Unplugged inspired night to raise funds for mental health music charity Listen Up.  Listen Up Ambassador and world class musician, Amy Vee will feature at Temple of the Stag: Unplugged on October 20 at the Stag and Hunter Hotel in Mayfield. Here’s the chat we had with Emily A Smith and Amy Vee while they were in to reco...

Local band KRISP is breathing new life into reggae through their catchy coastal sounds. KRISP have just returned from recording their debut album which is based around the seven deadly sins. Here’s the chat we had with KRISP while they were in to record their Warehouse Session. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle...

A brand new live music experience called The Act is coming to Earp Distillery on October 25 featuring a stellar lineup that includes Didirri, Miller Roberts, Alex the Astronaut and more. The evening is organised by Bailey Watts from Bones. Collective and Clint Topic from Sawtooth Studios and will take place on one central stage, surrounded by an intimate audience in a 360 degree setup which will b...

San Francisco’s premier punk rock cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are back with a new live album  ¡Blow It…At Madison’s Quinceañera! highlighting the bands unique ability to stir an audience into a frenzy. The comedic awkwardness of this album draws you in but you stay for the innovative reworkings of classics like Dancing Queen and Love Will Keep Us Together as well as a hit from current...

This Sunday, 6 October, West Best Bloc Fest will once again take over Muloobinba (Newcastle) with the city’s biggest celebration of local music.  Today we’ll be telling you about the acts you won't want to miss on the lineup, we’ll hear from the festival founder Dylan James Oakes, take you on a bit of a tour of the bloc, tell you about the Newcastle Live Festival stage and play you a warehouse ses...

Naarm (Melbourne) based musician, Watty Thompson is set to finish off his latest tour at Dashville Skyline this long weekend. Watty will open the 10th edition of Dashville Skyline on Thursday night with the Total Fire Band as well as feature across the days in more intimate settings. Here’s the chat that we had with Watty Thompson. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Li...

Yesterday, 15 local dancers participated in a masterclass run by the internationally renowned Dancenorth Australia ensemble at Top Rock Studios. This Friday, Dancenorth will perform their groundbreaking production Wayfinder soundtracked by recordings from virtuosic Melbourne band Hiatus Kaiyote at the Civic Theatre as part of New Annual.  We’re joined by Dancenorth’s Associate Artistic Director Am...

American punk legends Hot Water Music are returning to Australia in February for their first headline tour of the country since 2010.  The tour will stop in at Newcastle on February 14 and coincides with their 30th anniversary as well as the release of their latest album VOWS. Here’s our chat with Jason Black from Hot Water Music. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Liv...

Legendary comedian, musician, actor and author Bill Bailey will tour Australia later this year with his dazzling new show Thoughtifier. Using a plethora of instruments, screens and AI the show will highlight how our human capabilities can transcend the pesky algorithms. Dan Beazley spoke with Bill Bailey about his love of nature, music and the release of his upcoming book. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If...

Central Coast band Little Quirks have finally released their highly-anticipated self-titled debut album. To celebrate the release, they’re about to head on a tour that will stop in at The Newy Hotel on November 15. Here’s our chat with Abbey and Jaymi Toole from Little Quirks. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle...

Global superstars and Australia's much-loved pop vocal group, Human Nature, are celebrating 20 years of their Motown album Reach Out with the MTWN20 tour. The tour will kick off in at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on 22 March 2025 showcasing hits from Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, The Temptations, and Stevie Wonder that were all featured on Human Nature’s album Reach Out. Here’s our chat wit...

Created by Bandaid Bookings & Festivals, West Best Bloc Fest is a unique festival that happens each October long weekend in Newcastle West, NSW. Founders Chris, Dylan and Wanagi have made the third WBBF bigger than ever with over 100 local acts and 12 stages spread across 9 venues.  Here’s our chat with Dylan James Oakes ahead of this year’s festival which will take place on 6 October.  This inter...

Singer/songwriter Billie-Jo Porter is a genre blending ray of sunshine known for her uplifting and interactive performances. We were lucky enough to have Billie-Jo stop in at the warehouse while she was in town for a gig to perform her latest single Howl at the Moon. Here’s our chat with Billie-Jo Porter ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of...

Following a sell-out tour in 2023, national icon Abbie Chatfield is bringing her raw and unfiltered Trauma Dump Tour to Newcastle in November. Known for her highly successful podcast It’s A Lot, this tour will allow fans with an insight into three of Abbie’s personal life experiences in her first stand-up show. Abbie joins Bonnie Anne to chat about the tour, online controversies, and (naturally) C...

Australian and world music artist Mitch Tambo is nearing the end of his 100 date Walanbaa Youth tour visiting schools to deliver high energy performances and impactful workshops. Mitch will also headline New Annuals First Night Street Party on September 27. Here’s our chat with Mitch Tambo.

Techno DJ/Producer DAVYROE has recently returned to Newcastle after performing first international show in the UK. DAVYROE is midway through his debut Australian tour which includes a gig at the Lucky Hotel on October 5 and has just dropped a brand new banger called Yes. Here’s our chat with DAVYROE. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of ente...

For the last few years First Nations activist, musician, social media phenomenon and reality TV personality Isaac Compton has been living and creating in Newcastle. We thought it was time to sit down with this absolute legend to get to know him better. Here’s our chat with Isaac Compton. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and...

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes was first elected back in 2014, a year after Newcastle Live first started. So, almost a decade later, we thought we should sit down for a chat. And since we’re all about music, entertainment and lifestyle, we wanted to put the Lord Mayor in the hot seat to find out about her favourite things about Newy. Check it out! ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on N...

Gomeroi artist Kobie Dee has recently released his highly anticipated EP: Chapter 26 - a trailblazing body of work that showcases Kobie’s innate gift for storytelling and ability to highlight today’s most pressing topics. Kobie is currently on a tour that will stop in at Muloobinba (Newcastle) as part of New Annual’s free Friday Night Sounds event at Honeysuckle Marina on September 27. Here’s our...

Fresh off their second tour of Europe this year, Naarm/Melbourne’s hypnotic dance-punk sextet GUT HEALTH have announced their highly anticipated debut album Stiletto. The album will be released on October 11 and includes Seperate States, Stiletto as well as fan favourite Cool Moderator. We’re joined by GUT HEALTH’s guitarist Dom Willmott ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcas...

Fanny Lumsden, Charlie Collins, Karen Lee Andrews and Eskimo Joe’s Kav Temperley have teamed up to pay homage to Fleetwood Mac with their Yesterday’s Gone tour. These highly acclaimed artists will be bringing the iconic and incredibly influential catalogue of Fleetwood Mac back to life. We’re joined by Fanny Lumsden ahead of their show at the Civic Theatre on 17 September. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If...