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Festival tuned up to provide safer music scene

AS a musician in the Newcastle music scene Blind Bistro drummer Ethan Fraser has heard far too many horror stories. That's why he felt compelled to become director of events for Newcastle-based non-profit organisation, What Were You Wearing, which aims to end sexual violence. "I've played in the music industry…

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Your guide to what's on in Newcastle and the Hunter this weekend

Christmas markets, the Jets No.2 Sportsground, Bikers for Kids and more.

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Snowfish reel in Monster catch on debut album

SNOWFISH'S Jordan Rodrigues has always been enthralled by the theatrics of My Chemical Romance's seminal 2006 rock opera album, The Black Parade.

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Gig guide: November begins with a bang in Newcastle

George Thorogood The Destroyers (USA), with Hamish Anderson - Civic Theatre

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Gig guide: What's cooking this Halloween in live music

Kalyna Rakel Dan Gurman (Canada) - Hamilton Station Hotel Keato, Herd Immunity, King Fusion Band - Lizotte's THURSDAY Wolfmother - Cambridge Hotel Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates - Lizotte's Jack Of Hearts - Hamilton Station Hotel FRIDAY Great Gable, with Dice, Velvet Bloom - Cambridge (main room) Well?, with…

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Cooks & Bakers aren't afraid to serve up big ambitions

COOKS Bakers are a band who aren't afraid to chase their dreams. On October 28 the Newcastle indie-rock three-piece will release their latest single Moment I'm Gone, which they hope will be the opening single of their eventual debut album in 2023. The single will also kick-start their biggest tour…

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Gig guide: Steel Panther headline big week in live music

Steel Panther, with Airbourne - Newcastle Entertainment Centre

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Bandaid live music takeovers sticking strong

FRESH from the inaugural Best West Bloc Fest, promoter Dylan Oaks is rolling out Bandaid venue takeover shows, to keep the Newcastle music scene humming along. On October 21 the Wickham Park Hotel will host Ragdoll, The Gudangs, Ava Ganda, Midway and Acacia Blue in an all-local line-up. Oaks is…

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What's on: Plenty to enjoy despite a wet weekend

Airness 2pm 8pm, Civic Playhouse, Newcastle. A-Leagues men: Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets 5pm, Central Coast Stadium, Gosford. Book Launch - Migration: Identity and Memory by author artist Susana Enriquez 10.30am to 12pm, Lovett Gallery, Newcastle City Library, Laman Street, Cooks Hill. BuR-Roque 7.30pm, The Royal Exchange, 32-34 Bolton…

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Well? ask the question

TIMING is everything in the entertainment business. So naturally Newcastle psych rockers Well? were ecstatic when news broke that former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly granted himself five portfolios just as they announced their new single. Who's Gonna Judge You Now? is released on Friday and sees the five-piece of…

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Well? keep asking the questions with new single

TIMING is everything in the entertainment business. So naturally Newcastle psych rockers Well? were ecstatic when news broke that former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly granted himself five portfolios just as they announced their new single. Who's Gonna Judge You Now? was released this week and sees the five-piece of…

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Your gig guide to Newcastle's best music this weekend

Noah Dillon, with Asha Jefferies, Smol Fish - Cambridge Hotel

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What's on this weekend in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

There's footy, markets, a fun science show at the museum, theatre and more.

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Waax breaking free with national album tour

MAZ DeVita is undoubtedly one of the most captivating frontwomen on the Australian rock scene and audiences will have the chance to catch her live when Waax launch their massive album tour in October. On August 12 the Brisbane punk four-piece will release their second album At Least I'm Free,…

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Vacations pack in friends for Mates Festival

IT'S nights like this that drive home how sorely the Cambridge Hotel will be missed by the Newcastle music scene if the venue closes as anticipated next winter.

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TOOHEY'S NEWS: Former Newcastle Knight turned pub baron opens up on the future of the Cambridge Hotel

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Split Feed uncertain about final musical feast

SPLIT Feed refuse to call it a farewell show, but their August 20 gig at the Cambridge Hotel will be the Newcastle punk band's final fling for the foreseeable future.

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Victoria Theatre could help replace Cambridge Hotel at centre of Newcastle's live music scene

The historic theatre will have removable seats to allow for stand-up rock concerts.

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Thelma Plum ready to bear fruits of her labour

IT's almost felt like Thelma Plum wasn't meant to perform in Newcastle again, given how COVID constantly conspired against the indie-pop artist.

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Xavier Rudd has plenty to glow about on Jan Juc Moon

Xavier Rudd used COVID-19 as an opportunity to recharge the batteries and refocus.

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What's happening this June long weekend

Jim Jefferies brings his latest show to Newcastle on Saturday and it's sure to illicit a reaction.

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Boy & Bear explore new sonic territory on State of Flight

"It was all a bit of a novelty - a lot of people were baking banana bread at home, we were experimenting with our music."

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Appointments new single going to new sounds

IT'S not often you hear Newcastle bands cite the likes of Brazilian legends Tim Maia and Jorge Ben Jor or Senegalese act Orchestra Baobab as major influences.

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Josh Setterfield geared for country homecoming

JOSH Setterfield might have been 12 when he and his mother left Wangi Wangi for Queensland's Sunshine Coast, but the country-pop artist has always considered Lake Macquarie home.

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Cambridge Hotel to close in 2023: Where to now for live music in Newcastle

The Cambridge Hotel will close in June 2023, making musicians worried for the future of live music in Newcastle.

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