Newcastle’s King Street has launched a new initiative, Applause for a Cause, pledging $1 from every ticket sold in October to local charity Jenny’s Place.
The campaign is designed to support women and children in crisis while encouraging the community to get behind live music.
King Street has long been a cornerstone of Newcastle’s music scene, bringing national and international acts to town while backing homegrown talent.
With Applause for a Cause, the venue is extending its community spirit beyond the stage, ensuring that every ticket sold this month directly contributes to a local organisation making a real difference.
Jenny’s Place has been providing critical support to women and children in Newcastle since 1977. The organisation runs crisis refuges, transitional accommodation, a Domestic Violence Resource Centre, and outreach services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Their work is both life-saving and life-changing for hundreds of families each year.
Punters heading to King Street this October will know their ticket is doing double duty, supporting live music while also aiding Jenny’s Place.
On top of the $1 per ticket donation from the venue, attendees will also have opportunities to add their own contributions through in-house campaigns across the month.
The initiative highlights Newcastle’s strong culture of looking after one another, with King Street describing Applause for a Cause as a way of giving back to a community that has long rallied around both live music and those in need.
Jenny’s Place has welcomed the support, noting that community-driven contributions like this are essential in sustaining their services.
Gig-goers can check out King Street’s full October lineup via the venue’s official website and socials. For more information on Jenny’s Place and the vital work they do for women and children in the Hunter, visit their website.
