Co-written with Mollie McClymont, local songstress Lauren Wheatley’s debut single ‘OVERRATED’ was well received by music loves and critics alike. Now she’s calling on the Hunter’s country fans to get behind her in a quest to win a spot at the Hope Estate Campfire festival in March. More…
Dave Faulkner and Brad Sheppard did their first ever acoustic gigs at Lizotte’s last year and they had some much fun they are back for a second round. We chatted to Dave ahead of the show on Friday February 9. More…
A West Coast Swing and Modern Jive group from Broadmeadow have a special deal for those wanting to try “danceVibe freestyle partner dancing”. The organisers have promised that those who attend will get “Much more than a dance lesson”. More…
We were lucky enough to score a Q and A with Daniel Holdsworth from the “Tubular Bells for Two” show that is set to light up Fort Scratchly this Saturday night (Jan 31). Amongst other things we asked him about live looping, bare feet and just how many instruments the duo use on stage to recreate one of the world’s favourite albums. More…
It’s the most debated post we publish each week. What have we selected? Do you agree? Head over to the gig guide and let us know the 5 gigs you’re looking forward to this week.
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Newcastle Live’s photographer was out and about over the weekend. Here’s our photo gallery of some of the fantastic sets we caught, including Pepa Knight, Kim Churchill, Glass Ocean and Helm at The Cambridge, Fire Until Dawn at The Small Ballroom, Glam Slam at SJ’s Hamilton, Jack Dawson and Morgen Bain at The Stag and Hunter, Diana Anaid, Annie O’dee and the Steel City Three, Chase the Sun, Baby Legs Duo and Thomas Blake at The Wicko. More…
Hunter residents awoke this morning to the news that Groovin the Moo will again return to Maitland show ground on Saturday May 9. Some of the highlights of the line up planned for the event include; Ball Park Music, Broods, The Delta Riggs, Hilltop Hoods and The Preatures. See below for more information and the full line up. More…
Were you spotted by our photographer rocking out to some live music over the Australia Day long weekend in Newcastle? If you see yourself or your mates in the gallery, let us know in the comments below. More…
A collection of photos you’ve been sharing of your Australia Day in Newcastle. More…
Paul Dempsey is heading to the beach when we call to chat about his appearance at the inaugural Elsewhere event to be held at Nobbys lighthouse on March 14. While he doesn’t class himself as a “beach bum” (he doesn’t get the time), he does love the ocean and gets to the beach whenever he can. More…
Hailing from Newcastle, Australian singer-songwriter Zenya is quickly becoming one of the rising stars in pop music today. After sharing the stage with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Demi Lovato, she is now ready to catapult into the limelight with her first single “Freedom In A Kiss”. We chatted to Zenya over the phone from her base in Miami (USA) on the eve of her return to Newcastle to shoot a video for the single. More…
We dropped in for Lizotte’s regular , Live and Local night on Wednesday, to catch four magic acoustic sets from two very talented Local artists and two up and coming young artists More…
The organisers of the Wollombi Music Festival are currently on the look out for acts to fill their 2 festival stages and are calling for musos to make submissions for consideration. More…
Sydney-based tango quintet, Tángalo head to Newcastle’s Unorthodox Church of Groove on Saturday February 7 for a night of original compositions and existing tangos. More…
What’s on in Newcastle Australia Day long weekend? There’s so much do. Markets, festivals, live music, touring artists. It’s all happening in Newcastle and across the region and we’ve got the information you need to plan a great weekend. More…
It’s a great lineup of live music as we head into the Australia Day long weekend. But don’t take our word for it, head over to the gig guide and tell us your top 5 in the comments below. More…
When the daughter of iconic entertainer Dean Martin, Deana tried on her first pair of Ugg Boots she immediately fell in love. She loved the quintessential sheepskin boot so much that she quickly amassed a collection in every colour she could find. More…
Heading out for some Australia Day Celebrations in Newcastle? From live music to community events we’ve got all the information you need. More…
A truck load of local artists have been nominated for the Country Music Channel (CMC) awards and we’re calling on you to get behind them by heading to the CMC website to vote. More…
Hobart band Chase City are headed to Newcastle on January 30 for a show at The Lass O’Gowrie in support of their new release, I Lost Myself. More…
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