The Newcastle Live n' Local Music Show

We're joined for a chat by Rum Jungle backstage at The Cambridge Hotel Farewell Festival!

We're joined by Ty and Dylan from Les Poetes Pop backstage and just moments before their performance at The Cambridge Farewell Festival!

The driving forces behind Newcastle's disbanded sleepeaser have recently teamed up to create the brand new alt-rock fit Headletter. The band features Jake Hewish, Matthew Marsh, Alex McWhirter and Damo Edwards. They’re set to release their debut single ‘Bad Idea’ this Friday and will back it up with a launch show on June 24 at the Hamilton Station Hotel!

Abbi Yeo is an incredible local singer/songwriter. Her debut EP ‘Perfect Silence’ was was well loved and since then, she’s released an epic single called ‘Deserter’. Abbi is about to release a brand new single and has a launch gig coming up this Friday to celebrate!

Spuz are a 7 piece fusion band led by Andrew de Souza. They take your favourite elements of funk and give them a modern flair - they are a must-see live band. We are joined by Matt Woodcock and Naomi Blanch following their set at The Gum Ball Festival 2023 on Wonnarua Country.

The next muso that I’m welcoming onto the show is Sam Madden aka absolute bass guitar wizard formally known as Veldar. He also has a gig tomorrow night at The Stag to celebrate the release of some new tunes!

Midway is a freshly three-piece surf/garage rock band from Newy. They’ve released 6 singles and are set to drop their debut EP mid April. Despite being a small band in size, Midway has one of the biggest live sounds to ever pass through Newcastle. I’m joined by Mason, Kade and Jordan from Midway for a huge announcement!

Indie/pop band Elestial are days away from releasing their debut EP Delphinium which will be celebrated with a launch party on April 1st at The Cambridge Hotel. Elyssa joins us to chat about the inspiration behind the EP, her journey as a musician and also a recent event that she coordinated.

Baam Bam is a loud and raw two-piece that features Dan Flegg on vocals and guitar and Stuart Moppett on the drums. Baam Bam has released a single called Schweetums and played some eccentric and creative gigs. Baam Bam is about to take part in a unique event within the Newcastle Writers Festival called 'Words and Music'.

Mishayla is a local singer/songwriter known for her soulful melodies and honest lyrics. Mishayla has so far released two singles and is set to release her debut EP in the coming months.