The Good Stuff

Holy Holy have just released a brand new single with Kwame, released a music video AND announced a national tour which will hit Newcastle on April 15. To chat about all of that and everything in between, we're joined by Oscar Dawson from Holy Holy.

Originally from Adelaide, Emily A Smith is an incredible vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has toured with and supported countless highly acclaimed musos across the world. She is a champion of community within the music industry and has created a place of worship for lovers of grunge to hang out and jam each Monday night at The Stag and Hunter Hotel. Emily is about to host a birthday hoe down...

With his killer punchlines and masterful storytelling, comedian Aidan Jones has been described as “One of the cleverest young minds on the Aussie comedy circuit”. Aidan is bringing his solo show ‘The Morning After’ to the Newcastle Comedy Club this Sunday 26th March.

Multi-platinum selling and award winning 5 piece The Sheepdogs are set to return to Australia For their first shows since 2012 when they were supporting the legendary John Fogerty. With a tone that sounds like it's been beamed in from the 70's, The Sheepdogs will be playing at the Gum Ball festival in April. Prior to that performance, I'm joined by Ewan Currie of The Sheepdogs.

Gruff-voiced alt-rock artist Adam Newling has been rapidly growing in popularity through his highly acclaimed live shows and relatable songwriting. With over 2 million streams and 70,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Adam will be coming home to Newcastle to play a headline gig at The Hamilton Station Hotel this Friday night alongside an awesome lineup of local bands.

Bonnie is joined by Matt Mason from DMA'S to chat about their brand new album 'How Many Dreams?' which will be released at the end of this month. With over 65,000 tickets sold in the UK alone, a sold-out Australian tour and main stage spots at Reading and Leeds, Mason shares some memorable onstage moments. DMA'S have just announced a tour which will be here in Newcastle on October 20 at Bar on the...

Liz Stringer is one of Australia’s most admired and versatile songwriters and instrumentalists. Liz has teamed up with William Crighton for a co-headline tour that will hit The Cambridge Hotel on March 24, they have also just released a cover of Midnight Oil’s iconic tune ‘Golden Age’.

Pacific Avenue is a four-piece alt rock band from Gerringong. In the last couple of years they have played support spots for some major artists including Tash Saltana, Louis Tomlinson, The Wombats and Ocean Alley just to name a few. This weekend, Pacific Avenue will play the second ever headline gig in the brand new band room at The Hamilton Station Hotel.

The public profile of Maitland band The Golden Gaytimes has been surging since the release of their debut single ‘I’m Tempted’. Now, they are about to release their debut album Hot As Buggery, with the title track a single that’s out now. Comprising members of Sleepy Jackson, Muzzy Pep and The Great Dividing Range and more, the band is getting air play in different parts of the country and receivi...

Newcastle Writers Festival is a celebration of Australian writing and brings with it the chance to meet your favourite authors. This years program is packed to the brim with different opportunities to get inspired. Local writer Nick Milligan joins us to chat about what excites him most about this years festival.

Irene Nicola is a composer, writer and cabaret clown who is about to bring her one-woman climate change cabaret show ‘Apocalypse Please’ to the Newcastle Fringe Festival from March 16-19. It's funny, sexy and has some poignant moments that are sure to set your cogs turning.

Local band dust are about to head to Europe and the UK to support Hockey Dad which will be a tipping point in their career. Prior to heading overseas, dust have a huge announcement to make. It will be the last chance for the local community to really get behind this awesome band before they head off.

The Hamilton Station Hotel has recently undergone significant upgrades and is about to launch their brand new band room! This band room has been purpose-built to cater for international/national touring artists and continue to be a hive for local music. Spencer Scott joins us for a behind-the-scenes preview of this incredible top tier space.

Michael Sherwell has created a local racing team that will be competing in the Newcastle 500!

To celebrate International Women's Day, we are joined by Miss Kim!

Sarah Williams is the founder of What Were You Wearing Australia and as of this morning has been awarded Newcastle's Local Woman of the Year. What Were You Wearing is constantly working against SA, it’s an organisation that has been created by survivors, for survivors.

Kurt and Mat are about to take on the trek of a lifetime to raise money for Cancer Council by taking part in the Shitbox Rally. This adventure will take them halfway across Australia through some extraordinary heat in a $1500 shitbox car. They have already hit their original fundraising goal but are now aiming to double it! Listen here to find out how you can help.

Powerhouse is the brainchild of the immensely talented Li Laurent and Eddy Rockefeller. Li drops into the studio to chat about Powerhouse, House of Power and everything in-between. LIVE track from Cooks & Bakers

Newcastle Fringe Festival is approaching quickly and one of the shows that I’m most excited to see is ‘Chicks Cover the Chair’. It’s an all-ages gig happening on March 18th at Sydney Junction Hotel and will feature covers of Silverchair songs by Newcastle's favourite femme-fronted bands and musos. Elyssa from Elestial and Liv from Ragdoll join us to chat about this iconic gig! LIVE track from The...

The Good Stuff Season 2! Today we are joined by one of Australia's most-adored creators of dance music, Stu and Nick from Set Mo. LIVE track from Georgie Winchester - 'Friends With the Flies'.

Christmas is mostly a time of celebration and love but, for those less fortunate, it can be a time of need. The NPBS plays an important role in both helping those who need it as well as helping the Hunter community celebrate all that is wonderful about Christmas. Here today for her final appearance for 2022 is the Perm’s Manager for Partnerships and Events, Kirsten Lyndon . .

Local singer/songwriter Piper Butcher is a true professional and one of the most passionate and driven musicians to ever walk through the doors of Newcastle Live. 2022 has been a very big year for young Piper from headlining and coordinating her own festival to now having her latest single debut at #2 on the singer/songwriter charts on iTunes. It’s an honour to welcome back to TGS, Piper Butcher ....

Newcastle and the Hunter seems to be a hot spot for breweries at the moment with new brands and flavours appearing regularly. The newest is Good Folk Brewing that is actually going to be situated on Beaumont Street in Hamilton. It is owned by the same team that has brought us the popular venues Bartholomews and The Blind Monk. To tell us all about it, we welcome to TGS John Elsley, one of the Good...

Our expert on food, fashion and fitness, Alex - Newy's Dapper Bloke, is back to let us know about the best places to grab a feed around Newcastle and the Hunter.

Here at The Good Stuff, one artist that not only has a special place in our hearts but also continues to blow our minds and expectations is Mr Lachlan X. Morris. His authenticity and ability to conjure up eclectic yet new and exciting music is world class. Strap in and get ready to have your socks blown off as we premiere his latest single ‘Sound of Speed’ and welcome back to TGS, Lachlan X. Morri...