Newcastle Live

For the last few years First Nations activist, musician, social media phenomenon and reality TV personality Isaac Compton has been living and creating in Newcastle.

We thought it was time to sit down with this absolute legend to get to know him better.

Here’s our chat with Isaac Compton.

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Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes was first elected back in 2014, a year after Newcastle Live first started.

So, almost a decade later, we thought we should sit down for a chat. And since we’re all about music, entertainment and lifestyle, we wanted to put the Lord Mayor in the hot seat to find out about her favourite things about Newy.

Check it out!

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If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle news and information. We’re devoted to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s on in Newcastle and across the Hunter region.

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Gomeroi artist Kobie Dee has recently released his highly anticipated EP: Chapter 26 - a trailblazing body of work that showcases Kobie’s innate gift for storytelling and ability to highlight today’s most pressing topics.

Kobie is currently on a tour that will stop in at Muloobinba (Newcastle) as part of New Annual’s free Friday Night Sounds event at Honeysuckle Marina on September 27.

Here’s our chat with Kobie Dee.

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If it’s on in Newcastle, it’s on Newcastle Live – the Hunter’s source of entertainment and lifestyle news and information. We’re devoted to all the great things happening in the region. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s on in Newcastle and across the Hunter region.

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Fresh off their second tour of Europe this year, Naarm/Melbourne’s hypnotic dance-punk sextet GUT HEALTH have announced their highly anticipated debut album Stiletto.

The album will be released on October 11 and includes Seperate States, Stiletto as well as fan favourite Cool Moderator.

We’re joined by GUT HEALTH’s guitarist Dom Willmott

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Fanny Lumsden, Charlie Collins, Karen Lee Andrews and Eskimo Joe’s Kav Temperley have teamed up to pay homage to Fleetwood Mac with their Yesterday’s Gone tour.

These highly acclaimed artists will be bringing the iconic and incredibly influential catalogue of Fleetwood Mac back to life.

We’re joined by Fanny Lumsden ahead of their show at the Civic Theatre on 17 September.

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Naarm/Melbourne based singer-songwriter Queenie has just released her debut album called New Moult.

To celebrate its release, this mind-blowing singer/songwriter is heading on a tour that includes a show here in Newy at the Stag and Hunter Hotel.

Here’s the chat that we had with Queenie.

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Acclaimed First Nations choreographer Jasmin Sheppard is a Tagalaka choreographer with Chinese, Hungarian and settler ancestry has created a provocative new contemporary dance work called The Cord. 

Commissioned by Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub, this visually dynamic piece ultimately The Cord explores identity and what ties us all together.

Here’s the chat that we had with Jasmin Shepherd before The Cord takes to the Newcastle Conservatorium as part of the New Annual festival.

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Local hardcore band Grip Down is gearing up to play a show at The Stag to celebrate the release of their latest song Break Me Down which features some absolutely killer guitar riffs.

Grip Down will be joined by Loner, Fall From Heaven, Mocked and dist for their Stag takeover on 7 September.

Here’s the chat that we had with Luke and Jake from Grip Down.

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Local lovers of goon and indie rock band Goon Gremlins have just released an original that has been a fan favourite for quite some time called Jesus Was A Goon Sack.

To celebrate the release of this absolute banger, Goon Gremlins have lined up some launch gigs including one here in Newcastle at The Lass on September 6.

Here’s the chat that we had with lead singer and guitarist Ange and dummer Cat from Goon Gremlins.

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Naarm-based band Don’t Thank Me, Spank Me is set to play at the Rogue Scholar in Newcastle this Friday night with Trip Fandino on support.

This best friend duo has captivated audiences across Australia and has recently released their debut self-titled album.

We’re joined by one half of Don’t Thank Me, Spank Me! Esther Henderson, ahead of their first show in Newcastle.

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