King Street has announced some must-see gigs as part of the Great Southern Nights initiative in March 2024.
You might as well pitch a tent in the laneway for a couple of weeks because it’s back-to-back gold here including a very special Ruby Fields event that will see the singer-songwriter hit the stage at King Street for two shows in one day including an all-ages gig.
Originally encompassing hundreds of venues statewide, in the last couple of years Great Southern Nights has narrowed its focus to key music communities around New South Wales, including Newcastle
By concentrating efforts regionally, Great Southern Nights is aiming to bolster the initiative’s reputation, and commercial viability, and contribute to the NSW Government’s goals of driving visitation to regional centres and supporting the broader visitor economy.
You can check out the massive lineup of gigs hitting the stage at King Street, below.
The Porkers
8 March 2024
The Porkers have just dropped new music and if their recent gigs are anything to go by, they’re absolutely on fire at the moment. Check out our interview with Pete about the new tune, Calm Down Karen, here.
Anna Lunoe
9 March 2024
Hailing from Sydney, Anna Lunoe, the trailblazing artist, has left an indelible mark as a versatile presence in the global dance scene. Renowned as a DJ, radio host, producer, vocalist, and curator, she continues to push boundaries and make waves in the industry.
Cub Sport
10 March 2024
Few journeys in Australian music are as noteworthy as that of Cub Sport. Initially recognized as a promising young indie band in the early 2010s, this Brisbane-based quartet from Meanjin, consisting of Tim Nelson, Sam Netterfield, Zoe Davis, and Dan Puusaari, has gained renown for their compelling and unmissable live performances, as well as their dedicated fan following.
Godlands
15 March 2024
Capturing attention with rapidity, Godlands emerges as a fusion of vintage sounds and contemporary techniques. Pioneering the latest wave of Australian electronic music, this youthful trailblazer possesses the remarkable skill to convert beats into pulsating club anthems, featuring a festival-ready style that challenges even the most exceptional sound systems.
The Presets
22 March 2024
Formed in 2003, The Presets came into being when Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes crossed paths at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Their distinctive talent for blending dance music elements with the vibrant energy of rock’n’roll quickly earned them recognition.
Drapht
23 March 2024
Drapht, the prodigious songwriter, boasts a platinum record, multiple platinum and gold singles, and two ARIA Awards already in his impressive repertoire. His musical talent is no secret, evident in the accolades he has garnered throughout his career.
Ruby Fields
24 March 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Ruby Fields, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, takes the stage at King Street for not one, but two sensational shows in a single day, including an all-ages performance. Since catapulting to national fame in 2017, Ruby Fields has been evolving in the public eye. With a series of hit singles and EPs, she firmly established herself as the iconoclastic songwriter Australia has been craving. Her 2021 debut album, “Been Doin’ It For A Bit,” further solidified her position as a musical force to be reckoned with.
