Newcastle Presents: Reggae Got Soul
A weekend of Vintage soul, Northern soul, Motown, MOD, R’N’B, Jamaican oldies and featuring some of the best DJs & Live bands the show has ever had.
There’s a big reggae buzz around Newcastle this week as the Reggae Got Soul weekend approaches. This is massive 3 day event consisting of live bands, DJs, discount drinks and a record fair! It’s an event unlike anything Newcastle has seen for a very long time.
Friday July 26th
The Terrace Bar on Hunter Street is hosting The Buzzard Mix in their upstairs area. Downstairs the Vintage Vinyl DJs, Richard Shimmy. Mark Keith Brown and The Cider Striders will be playing. With discount drinks thanks to Tilse’s Apple Truck Cider & Coopers! This is one Friday night you don’t want to forget.
Where: The Terrace Bar, 529 Hunter St, Newcastle
When: The festivities kick off at 8pm
Saturday July 27th
Wickham Sports Club is the place to be with the record fair kicking off at 9am. The fair will showcase over a dozen shops and stallholders from all over the country, most of which have never been to Newcastle before! You will find an endless sea of both new and second hand bargains, collectables, rarities, CDs, LPs, 45s, books and DVDs spanning across all genres from country to hardcore punk. The bar will be open the entire time and breakfast and lunch is also available.
After the record fair we get a taste of the reggae got soul Vintage Vinyl DJs and live band The AuSkas who will keep you entertained well into the night.
When: Record fair kicks off at 9am and the bands start 6pm
Where: The Croatian Wickham Sports Club, Albert St, Wickham
Cost: Early entry for the record fair (between 8&9am) $5
General entry (after 9am) $2
Entry fee for Reggae Got Soul: $15 per adult
$20 per family
Kids under 15 get in FREE with a paying adult
Sunday July 28th
Wickham Motorcycle Co. will be showcasing wheels at a recovery scooter gathering. With Vespas and Lambrettas riding from Sydney & Newcastle there’s never been a better time to take a peek at a new two-wheeler.
When: 10am – noon
Where: Wickham Motorcycle Co. 3 Throsby St, Wickham
For more information on Reggae Got Soul check out the Reggae Got Soul Facebook page and for more info on what’s going on in Newcastle check out the Urban Insiders What’s On!
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