The Latest Newcastle Music & Gig News
Gossling is returning to Newcastle for headline show. Image courtesy of Big Apachee
Keeping you up to date with the latest goings-on & news in the Newcastle music scene…
Newcastle Artists Announced To Perform at Sydney Blues & Roots Fest
Ash Grunwald, Jeff Lang, The Brewster Brothers & Ray Beadle were today announced as part of the first release of artists for the 2011 Sydney Blues & Roots Festival. Joining them will be Newcastle favourites Steve Edmonds & Chase The Sun. The festival takes place in the Hawkesbury area, going for three days from 28 - 30 October & early bird tickets are now on sale. Artist applications are also open if any other local blues acts are keen.
Gigs You Might Be Keen On in the Next Couple of Months
Melbourne’s The Brothers Grim are bringing their brand of voodoo delta blues-a-billy to The Northern Start Hotel on Saturday, 11 June. They’ll kick off their unwholesome, moon howling, sweat dripping fiasco at 10pm. Tickets are just $12 and are available online or at the door.
Gossling was recently in Newcastle supporting Oh Mercy and will be back in July for a headline show. Gossling, AKA Helen Croome, will tour across NSW and Victoria to promote sophomore EP ‘Until Then’ and current single ‘War’. Joining her will be Ryan Meeking and special guests. Catch her at The Northern Star Hotel on Saturday, 2 July. Tickets are $10 pre-sale or $13 on the door (availability pending).
Jordie Lane to release second album ‘Blood Thinner’ + visit Newcastle as part of National Tour. You can catch him at The Wickham Park Hotel on Thursday, 28 July. Tickets available online through Big Tix or at Ramjet or Suspension Cafe.
Liam Finn was on a mission with his latest album FOMO: “We wanted to create music that, once you got into it, you could appreciate was good… but when you first heard a song, there was just something about it that made you respond, instantly.” You’ll get your chance to quell your FOMO, or fear of missing out, when he performs at The Cambridge Hotel on Wednesday, 24 August. Tickets on sale now.
Survey for Musicians & Music Techs
Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA) is currently surveying musicians & technicians who’ve worked at venues with live music in the past 12 months. The survey is up on the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) website and will contribute to a government-funded study of the economic benefit that casual, informally contracted musicians and technicians (e.g. sound & lighting) off to venues that play live music.
Newcastle musicians and technicians, please take the time (about 5 mins!) to complete it. The available information on your contribution to the live music sector has been limited up to now. The information you provide will help IBSA to work with the government to promote initiatives that support and encourage live music and lobby for further funding dedicated to improving your skills in the industry. You also have the chance to win a $250 voucher for musical goodies!
Click here to do the survey. It closes on June 8 at midnight.
Hunter Music Biz TAFE Students Bring World Music & Eligible Bachelors to Newcastle
Local TAFE students studying Music Business & AAA Projects are putting on a couple of gigs in the next week:
Eligible Bachelors will showcase a selection of, well, damn fine bachelors. Whether hip hop, sweet acoustic, alt-rock or hardcore float your boat, this free event at The Great Northern Hotel on Wednesday, 8 June is for you. Diploma of Music Industry students present you with a romantic night of select musical styles catering for all tastes and desires. Four of the hottest budding acts in the Hunter will strut their stuff, each vying for the opportunity to win your heart and maybe, if one could be so bold, your facebook friendship… Starts at 9pm.
World Grooves will bring together the sounds of Latin America and African-Reggae-Fusion for a One Night Only experience in Newcastle. Go along and groove the night away with Afro Moses (Ghana), Berias (Mozambique), and The White Band (Latin America) on Thursday, 9 June at The Undergound at The Grand Hotel. Entry is just $5 for 3 hours of entertainment from 7:30pm courtesy of Cert IV students.
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