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This weekend the Newcastle Entertainment Centre will be home to Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures - an immersive getaway featuring new and classic tales. Catch this jam-packed getaway with up-close character interaction and magical performances as Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures in Newcastle until Sunday 14th July at Newcastle Entertainment Centre.  To get a sneak peak of wha...

Aussie punk rock pioneers The Saints have just announced a tour and boxset release celebrating the early years of their career The deluxe edition of (I’m) Stranded will feature four x LP’s covering all recordings from 1976-77. It also includes the previously unreleased 1976 mix of the album, a full colour photo essay, official band history, a 1976 promo photo, and an (I’m) Stranded sticker Here’s...

Lords coffee and associates is a family run business known for their welcoming environment and swiftly served morning brew You may know them for their cheeky reels but that same laughter occurs everyday in their cafes which are a safe space where you immediately feel included. Here’s a chat that we had with owners Browny and Nicola ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Li...

Local multi-instrumentalist and producer e4444e aka Romy Church recently surprised us with the release of an EP called Soft Sighing Dusk I Never See You, recorded in Autumn of last year. This body of work is a collection of sonic vignettes mainly developed on acoustic guitar and then recorded to a four-track cassette. Soft Sighing Dusk I Never See You is out now via Dinosaur City with E4’s fourth...

Local band Telurian have just dropped a single called Realign. To celebrate the release of Realign Telurian will play King Street on 21 July We caught up with Brentan and Lochie from Telurian to chat more about the song 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 to all the great thing...

We’re chatting with Cameron James, Andy Golledge and John Brewster from The Angels. We’ll catch you up on all The Good Stuff happening around Newy 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 to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s on in Ne...

Western Australian muso Carla Geneve is coming back to Newcastle this Friday to play a show at the Newy. Here’s the chat that we had with Carla ahead of the gig. 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 to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with...

On Saturday night, the 2024 Newcastle Comedy Festival season kicked off with a sold-out Gala. We went backstage to find out what you can expect to see in the festival over the next three weeks. We're joined by Andrew Milos, Cameron James, Kirsty Webeck, Mel Buttle, Daniel Muggleton and My Cousin Vlad ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of ent...

Blackened death metal band Miruthan have a quickly growing and dedicated fan base. Miruthans music is exciting and weaved with an ever expanding post apocalyptic folklore. We caught up with DemiGod Nzambi to find out what it takes to join the sacred ranks of the Cult of the Dead ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyl...

With over a decade between releases, Perth rockers Jebediah have finally dropped a brand new album called OIKS. To celebrate the release of the album, Jebediah are about to head on a tour with Magic Dirt that will stop in at King Street Newcastle on 20 July Here’s the chat that we had earlier today with Kevin Mitchell ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunte...

Shân Primrose is a visual artist and workshop host based here in Newcastle on Awabakal country. During her 12 years of creating, Shan has done some incredible collaborations, international residencies, murals and is well known for her unique designs. Here’s the chat that we had with Shan at her studio. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of en...

The psychological thriller Gaslight has just kicked off its season at the Civic Theatre in Newcastle. The highly anticipated play is set in 1901 in London and features Geraldine Hakewill and Toby Schmitz with Kate Fitzpatrick. We caught up with Toby Schmitz ahead of their first show in Newy. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment...

The fabulous queen of burlesque Bettie Bang Bang has created a magical evening of circus, drag and burlesque called Le Carnivale Featuring both local and interstate artists, this Le Carnivale is going to be extra special as its the last one that will feature Bettie for a while as she’s off to have a baby Here’s the chat that we had with Bettie about tomorrow nights show ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’...

Legendary rockers Grinspoon have just released a brand new single called Unknown Pretenders and have announced a 40+ date tour to celebrate their new album Whatever Whatever This single marks the first track from their latest album Whatever Whatever which will be the first new music we’ve seen from the grinners in 12 years Earlier this month we caught up with drummer Kristian Hopes to chat about t...

Sydney based Vi-Nil Records Australia is about to release a compilation CD and vinyl with some of the finest sounds coming out of Newcastle right now. The compilation is called Indie Sounds From Newy & The Hunter and will feature local acts such as Tyrants, Pit, Goon Gremlins, Elestial, Lemon Joe and Butterknife. On the back of the release of this compilation, these bands will be heading on tour t...

Sydney-based hard rock band Avalanche is coming to play Adamstown Bowling Club next Friday night. Here’s the chat that we had with lead singer and bass player Steven 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 to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date w...

The hilarious Dave Thornton is set to perform in Newcastle this weekend. Dave’s bringing a giggle sesh to Kahibah Sports Club with Dilruk Jayasinha this Saturday night. Here’s the chat that we had with Dave earlier this week. 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 to all the great...

Once a week Brightwaters Christian School invites older members of the community to participate in their Grandfriends program.  With an aim to bridge a generational gap and build healthy relationships, kindy students meet with their 'Grandfriends' to talk to and share stories for 45 minutes once a week throughout the school term.  We chatted with the students, the grand friends and some of the peo...

This month, local theatre company Her Productions will bring the challenging and complex play Blackbird to Catapult on Hunter Street, Newcastle West. Written by David Harrower, the play is a raw and unflinching exploration of complex human emotions and relationships. We're joined by cast members Charlotte De Wit, Phil McGrath and director Pip Thoroughgood. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcas...

Local singer/songwriter Chloe Gill has just released a brand new tune called Firework Night To celebrate the release of this single, Chloe has a launch gig happening at the Newcastle Conservatorium on July 5 Here’s the chat that we had with Chloe earlier this week ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle news and info...

MKZ Productions are about to put on their first festival called Minds Matter The not for profit festival is happening this Saturday at the Hamilton Station Hotel and is all about raising awareness and funds for mental health We caught up with Zoey and Keaton from MKZ Productions to chat about Minds Matter ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of...

Local pop princess Teddie has just released a brand new tune called Strawberry Cake To celebrate she’s about to head on her first tour which will kick off here in Newy this Friday night Here’s the chat that we had with Teddie ahead of her tour 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 devote...

Hunter Drama are just a month away from kicking off their season of School of Rock the musical We caught up with cast members Lily, Will, James, Ruby and Conway 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 to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with w...

Iconic aussie band The Angels are celebrating their 50th birthday with the release of a brand new album called Ninety Nine. As well as the album, The Angels are about to hit the road for a tour that will stop in at Newcastle on July 5 We were joined by guitarist John Brewster for a chat. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and...

Ten years ago Kingswood firmly staked their claim as one of Australia’s finest new voices with the release of their album Microscopic Wars. To celebrate the albums 10 year anniversary, Kingswood are about to get back on the road for a tour that includes a stop here in Newcastle. Here’s the chat that we had with Fergus Linacre before the gig. ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Ne...