The Good Stuff

Daniel Muggleton is a proudly Australian comedian - so proud in fact that his trademark is wearing a tracksuit on stage. His work has been viewed over 15 million times on social media and he consistently receives 5 star reviews at comedy festivals around Australia. He’s been called ‘A foul-mouthed prophet’ - to find out if it’s true, we welcome to The Good Stuff, fresh from sold-out shows across t...

The top picks on where to eat in Newcastle and the Hunter for the week ahead.

Horby is the brand new moniker of local muso Mike Horbacz. As well as being a member of the cover band All Access: Punk’d, he is also a musician who is writing and performing his own songs. With a name change and new single under his belt, this seems like a real turning point in Mike’s career. To chat about it all, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Horby . . .

In 2005, when Wolfmother released their debut self-titled album, they not only set the world on fire but also, along with Jet, gave no doubt that rock was back and back in a big way. ‘Joker & The Thief’ and ‘Woman’ became favourites and the album sold well over 1.5 million copies worldwide. Now, after 5 albums under their belt, Wolfmother are coming to Newcastle’s Cambridge Hotel this Thursday nig...

Newcastle is about to host a festival set for lovers of punk, rock n roll and those who like to be the recipient of a good ol’ face melting. It’s happening at the Newy Hotel over three stages and is called Hellnation. To tell us more about the killer names on the lineup and what’s planned for the day, we’d like to welcome, to The Good Stuff, Stephen Bissett . . .

Ntl Landmarks are a Newcastle band that formed back in 2016. The pandemic proved to be a creative period for them as they now move toward the release of their debut EP Still Frames later this year. While we caught up with the guys in August, they’re back today because the 2nd single from the EP hits the streaming platforms officially next Friday but, here on The Good Stuff, we are honoured to give...

Adam Miller is recognised not just locally but internationally as one of the finest guitar maestro’s in the world. Reviews from around the globe expound praise for his groove, his precision and, very often, his ability to play polyphonically - that is playing melodies, harmonies and bass lines all at the same time. His 2020 album Unify was recorded in Los Angeles and he delivered a blistering solo...

Josh Setterfield is a fantastic entertainer within the country music scene and throughout his career has been moving from strength to strength. Most recently, he has been on tour with the likes of Casey Barnes and The Viper Creek Band. Prior to his performance at The Mezz Bar here in Newcastle tomorrow night, it’s a pleasure to welcome back to The Good Stuff, Josh Setterfield . . .

As we know, the Newcastle Permanent Building Society is one of those institutions that has not only been part of our local fabric for such a long time but also contributes so much to the community. Here on Newcastle Live, we are grateful that The Perm sponsors The Good Stuff but they do much more in the Hunter community - here to chat about some of those great things in the Manager for Partnership...

Spencer Scott is one of those guys in the Newcastle music industry who everyone knows. From his role in Paper Thin as singer and songwriter who delivered raw urban tales to his solo shows to his steering of the entertainment at the much loved Newcastle venue, The Hamilton Station Hotel. He is a fierce supporter of local music and is currently spearheading a massive upgrade to the Station’s band ro...

James from the Newcastle Comedy Club joins us to share the best joke from last weeks open mic night.

John O’Reilly is a local singer/songwriter who loves to entertain people, whether it be live at one of the many gigs he does or on social media with one of his video projects. He recently did a video series called FLIP and now he has launched a new series called SOFT. What do these words mean and why will it entertain you - let’s find out as we welcome back to The Good Stuff, John O’Reilly . . .

Dave Javier is a well-known local multi-instrumentalist/singer who is seen live around the traps every week. He’s also in demand for national touring support slots and recording sessions. He’s talented, he’s popular and, ahead of the release of a brand new album, he’s here! Welcome to The Good Stuff, Dave Javier . . .

The Chiefly brand here in Newcastle is known for providing delicious gourmet sandwiches at Chiefly West and innovative Mexican concoctions at Chiefly De Gallo. Today, it’s a pleasure to welcome back the man behind it all, Ali . . .

Queer and Now ia a local not-for-profit organisation that aids in bringing the queer arts to notice and supports social connections within the community. Founded in 2021, Queer and Now recognised a need for more inclusive spaces and events and set about creating exactly that. From a monthly event at The Gal in Hamilton called OUTLOUD to a new event called DIVERGE, the events are attracting bigger...

Dande and the Lion is the clever name of a 4 piece pop/rock band that has the rare feature of being fronted by two females. Recently the band competed in the heats of the Newcastle leg of the Passport To Airlie band competition and will be jetting their way north to compete in the national final. They’ve just released their single ‘Harder To Breathe’ and to chat about the band, the win and the mus...

Vindaloo Chili Chicken Ramen, The King of New York & the Sunday Roast Sando.

For many, Tex Perkins is something of a blend of man, myth and enigmatic raconteur. To others, he’s a bit of a dark horse, which just happens to be just one of the celebrated bands he’s been a part of. Others include the Beasts of Bourbon, The Cruel Sea and one third of Tex, Don and Charlie and TnT, a collaboration with You Am I’s Tim Rogers. Now, Tex has joined forces with the celebrated bluesman...

Anne and Renata of Frightfully Good and Spooky Sundays pop in to give Bonnie and Steve a live reading and to chat about their upcoming event at 5 Sawyers!

Now, here’s a romance story for the ages. A new duo who has hit the scene here in Newcastle and has just released a brand new single called The Washer. The duo is called The Tryouts and their union has a wonderful backstory that we are keen to explore. It’s all about the magic that can happen when jamming atop an old washer and dryer. To find out more, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Chelsea and Dav...

The exciting and eccentric Gabriella Cohen joins us LIVE at Dashville Skyline just moments before her set. Gabriella is an artist Bonnie has had her eye on for a while now and suggests that you do the same.

LIVE from Dashville Skyline, Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan of The Pleasures join us right before their set to chat about the formation of this powerful project, offer some cheeky festival tips and an insight into the future of The Pleasures.

An absolute stand out from the Dashville Skyline weekend was Watty Thompson who has travelled up all the way from South West Victoria. Watty has a unique voice, a captivating live presence and some truly hearty songs. On the back of an incredible performance at Dashville and ahead of his gig at The Junkyard this weekend, it’s a pleasure to welcome to The Good Stuff Watty Thompson . . .

With a four octave vocal range, the late Chris Cornell is regarded as one of the best rock singers in history. His success as a solo artist and as a member of Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple Of The Dog resulted in millions of record sales and streams around the world. His legacy, particularly his role in the creation of the Seattle Sound, lives on since his death in 2017. Now, five of Newcastle...

Rachel Maria Cox is both an acclaimed and an award-winning artist. RMC has appeared at the BigSound Music Conference, and Groovin’ The Moo and supported a host of great artists live. They have been quiet on the scene since their last release in 2019 but now have a fabulous new single to set the airwaves alight. To chat about it and what else is happening in the RMC world, we welcome to The Good St...