Yesterday, 15 local dancers participated in a masterclass run by the internationally renowned Dancenorth Australia ensemble at Top Rock Studios.

This Friday, Dancenorth will perform their groundbreaking production Wayfinder soundtracked by recordings from virtuosic Melbourne band Hiatus Kaiyote at the Civic Theatre as part of New Annual. 

We’re joined by Dancenorth’s Associate Artistic Director Amber Haines to find out more about their incredibly immersive show Wayfinder.

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American punk legends Hot Water Music are returning to Australia in February for their first headline tour of the country since 2010. 

The tour will stop in at Newcastle on February 14 and coincides with their 30th anniversary as well as the release of their latest album VOWS.

Here’s our chat with Jason Black from Hot Water Music.

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Legendary comedian, musician, actor and author Bill Bailey will tour Australia later this year with his dazzling new show Thoughtifier.

Using a plethora of instruments, screens and AI the show will highlight how our human capabilities can transcend the pesky algorithms.

Dan Beazley spoke with Bill Bailey about his love of nature, music and the release of his upcoming book.

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Central Coast band Little Quirks have finally released their highly-anticipated self-titled debut album.

To celebrate the release, they’re about to head on a tour that will stop in at The Newy Hotel on November 15.

Here’s our chat with Abbey and Jaymi Toole from Little Quirks.

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Global superstars and Australia's much-loved pop vocal group, Human Nature, are celebrating 20 years of their Motown album Reach Out with the MTWN20 tour.

The tour will kick off in at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on 22 March 2025 showcasing hits from Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, The Temptations, and Stevie Wonder that were all featured on Human Nature’s album Reach Out.

Here’s our chat with Human Nature’s very own Michael Tierney.

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Created by Bandaid Bookings & Festivals, West Best Bloc Fest is a unique festival that happens each October long weekend in Newcastle West, NSW.

Founders Chris, Dylan and Wanagi have made the third WBBF bigger than ever with over 100 local acts and 12 stages spread across 9 venues. 

Here’s our chat with Dylan James Oakes ahead of this year’s festival which will take place on 6 October. 

This interview features Warehouse Sessions from artists on the lineup including Georgie Winchester, Cormac Grant and Pit.

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Singer/songwriter Billie-Jo Porter is a genre blending ray of sunshine known for her uplifting and interactive performances.

We were lucky enough to have Billie-Jo stop in at the warehouse while she was in town for a gig to perform her latest single Howl at the Moon.

Here’s our chat with Billie-Jo Porter

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Following a sell-out tour in 2023, national icon Abbie Chatfield is bringing her raw and unfiltered Trauma Dump Tour to Newcastle in November.

Known for her highly successful podcast It’s A Lot, this tour will allow fans with an insight into three of Abbie’s personal life experiences in her first stand-up show.

Abbie joins Bonnie Anne to chat about the tour, online controversies, and (naturally) Cherylyn Barnes.

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Australian and world music artist Mitch Tambo is nearing the end of his 100 date Walanbaa Youth tour visiting schools to deliver high

energy performances and impactful workshops.

Mitch will also headline New Annuals First Night Street Party on September 27.

Here’s our chat with Mitch Tambo.

Techno DJ/Producer DAVYROE has recently returned to Newcastle after performing first international show in the UK.

DAVYROE is midway through his debut Australian tour which includes a gig at the Lucky Hotel on October 5 and has just dropped a brand new banger called Yes.

Here’s our chat with DAVYROE.

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