The Good Stuff

This Is Just A Tribute

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:19:00 -0000

Here’s your fill of The Good Stuff happening around Newy featuring Butterknife, Pit and Jebediah!

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STICK IT TO THE MAN: School of Rock Takeover

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:50:00 -0000

We’re taking you behind the scenes of Hunter Drama’s School of Rock The Musical, set to hit the Civic Theatre next week

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Express Yourself

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:14:00 -0000

We’re chatting with Chris Ryan, Shân Primrose and Chloe Gill! We’ll also make sure that you get your gig guide fill ahead of the weekend

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One Big Magic Trick

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:37:00 -0000

Lilith Highlights a Darker Side of Butterknife

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:24:00 -0000

We’re chatting with Gracie, Lilli, Athena and Bree from Butterknife about their new EP Lilith

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Coast XP in Lake Mac

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We’re taking you on the newly fitted Coast XP that has just hit the waters of Lake Macquarie

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Creating Moments with Client Liaison

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 04:49:00 -0000

We’re chatting with Monte from Client Liaison ahead of their DJ set at King Street this Saturday 🪩🦞

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Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:33:38 -0000

We're joined by Charlotte and Marigold from Her___productions to chat about their upcoming season of Low Level Panic, thanks to BYD Auto Australia

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Trucks and The Soul Movers

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Murray and Lizzie from The Soul Movers, as well as members of Elestial and The Appointments join us for a chat ahead of their show at The Hamilton Station Hotel this Friday, thanks to BYD Auto Australia

ChaiChester, Jesse O’Neill & Dave Wells

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:57:29 -0000

We have a performance by ChaiChester and Dave Wells in the warehouse. We also have a @killahwhaleduets1998 to share with you featuring Jesse O’Neill, thanks to BYD Auto Australia

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Leah Senior & Blanc de Blanc Encore | The Good Stuff

We're joined by Aussie singer/songwriter Leah Senior prior to her gig at The Stag & Hunter. One of Newcastle’s favourite shows will return this September!

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Sitting Down & Facon Magazine

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:45:00 -0000

We're joined by local band Sitting Down prior to the final show of their Taking Off tour. We’ll tell you about the winner of the Facon Magazine 2023 Model Search

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Piper Butcher, Mark Crotti & Cormac Grant

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Today we have three live performances featuring Piper Butcher, Mark Crotti and Cormac Grant from our Warehouse Sessions and Killah Whale Duets

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Adamstown Bowling Club & Daniel Johns Action Figure

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We're joined by Matt Field to chat about the new band rooms at Adamstown Bowling Club. We'll also tell you how to get your hands on an iconic Silverchair momento

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Hunter Dramas War of the Worlds & Dashville Skyline

The Farewell Sessions - Some of our favourite local musos, playing some of our favourite spots throughout the iconic venue which closed its doors for the final time over the weekend.

Ben Leece - Swastika Kids | The Farewell Sessions live at The Cambridge Hotel

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:50:36 -0000

We wanted to do something special to commemorate the closing of The Cambridge Hotel. So this week, in place of The Good Stuff, we're bringing you The Farewell Sessions featuring some of our favourite local musos, playing some of our favourite spots throughout the iconic venue.

CJ Stranger, William John Jr & Shmone

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We have two live performances from our warehouse by CJ Stranger and Shmone as well as a Killah Whale Duet featuring William John Jr!

Amy Vee, Newcastle Winter Fun Fest & Hunter Valley Wine and Beer Festival

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We're joined for a chat with local singer/songwriter Amy Vee.

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Kingswood, G Flip & The Fabulous Caprettos

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We're joined by frontperson of Kingswood, Fergus Linacre!

Piper Butcher, Cardiff Macca's & Grapevine Gathering

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:00:01 -0000

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0000

How To Hack Your Heartbreak

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Wed, 10 May 2023 10:17:00 -0000

Our guest on the show today is local musician, Ben Leece.

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Sammy J

Tue, 09 May 2023 05:53:00 -0000

Australian comedian Sammy J joins us to share some words of wisdom prior to his shows in Newcastle next week!

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Georgie Winchester

Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We are joined by Georgie Winchester as our inaugural guest for a brand new era of The Good Stuff!

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Cormac Grant

Mon, 01 May 2023 05:53:00 -0000

Cormac Grant joins us to chat about his experience at The Gum Ball festival, pressing his originals on vinyl and everything else!

Death by 100km

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Local legend, Brodie Richardson is about to embark on a 100km trek to raise money for Kids with Cancer Foundation.

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Of Stars and Streetlights

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Albert Lin is the creator of a show called ‘Of Stars and Streetlights’ which will be here at The REX this Friday and Saturday night. This one-man theatrical spoken word poetry performance explores suburbia, nature and the mundane beauty that surrounds us.

The Gum Ball Wrapper '23

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:09:00 -0000

Today, we're sliding into the boots of some attendees from The Gum Ball to find out what makes Dashville so special. We will also be wrapping things up by talking about some of the highlights from this years festival.

Maho Magic Bar

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Maho Magic Bar is an intimate, interactive, and mind blowing experience which is set up alongside The Spiegeltent until May 7. It is part show, part bar and all magic and features incredible magicians and performers from around the world. I’m joined by the incredible Sho and Shirayuri from Maho Magic Bar.

Maccas Wallsend: Daryl

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Local legend Daryl has been working at Wallsend Maccas for 6 years for a bit of social fun following retirement and has truly become a superstar employee seeing him win an all expenses paid trip to America. Despite being in his 70’s, Daryls customer service has been a shining example of what other Maccas stores hope to achieve.

The Screaming Jets

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Recently, Newy rock legends The Screaming Jets celebrated the 30th anniversary of their ground-breaking album ‘All For One’. In 2023, they’ve been on the road touring ‘The Rock Vault’ which will wrap up here in Newcastle on Tuesday April 25th at the Toronto Hotel. We're joined by frontman Dave Gleeson to chat about their long-lasting career.

Angela Rose

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Local singer/songwriter Angela Rose is the queen of summer like indie/pop with a dash of dreamy country-folk vocals. Angela has just released a brand new single called 24 that truly sheds light on some universal struggles called. It's also one of Bonnie's favourite releases of 2023.

DASHVILLE: The Gum Ball

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:19:00 -0000

Dashville, located in Lower Belford on Wonnarua country, is easily one of Australia's most magical festival venues and campgrounds. This weekend, Dashville will host The Gum Ball music festival and on that lineup we will see acts like The Baby Animals, The Waifs and a load of local bands and artists. To chat more about this epic place, I’m stoked to welcome to The Good Stuff Magpie

Annakye

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We're joined by local band Annakye to chat about their brand new single 'Too Far South'.

Velvet Rewired

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We're joined by award winning musical director, composer and performer Joe Accaria who will feature in the spectacular Velvet Rewired as ‘The DJ’. The must see show Velvet Rewired will hit the Civic Theatre from April 19!

Maniax Axe Throwing

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:13:00 -0000

Maniax is a brand new axe throwing experience coming to Newcastle. With a choppin 15 million axes already thrown at other Maniax locations, it’s very axe-citing that Maniax will be open to the public on the 19th of April here in Newy.

Marcia Hines

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:30:00 -0000

Marcia Hines is one of Australia's most beloved performers with a career spanning over five decades and 22 album releases selling 2.6 million copies. This month, we will get to see the incredible Marcia Hines play ‘The Diva’ and perform absolute disco hits in Velvet Rewired which will hit the stage of The Civic Theatre from the 19th of April.

Big Wett

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:50:00 -0000

Big Wett is an Aussie electronic/hiphop artist who has been absolutely trailblazing a path where sexuality and empowerment is at the forefront. She has released some incredible club bangers in the last year and Big Wett now seems to be on track for global domination.

Mega Creatures

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:27:00 -0000

For the month of April, the Hunter Valley Gardens has been transformed into a playground for all things archaic with the takeover of Mega Creatures. This immersive spectacle will see roaming dinosaurs, crawling insects and mythical creatures dominate the gardens with plenty of great activities for the whole family these school holidays.

Newcastle Food Month

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:40:00 -0000

Newcastle Food Month is a celebration of local eateries, chefs and producers. Throughout the month of April, there are feature events and epic deals all in the name of homegrown food. We're joined by one of the principles, Gus Maher.

Melody Pool

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:14:00 -0000

Following a hiatus from the music industry, local singer/songwriter Melody Pool has returned with a phenomenal EP and an incredibly successful tour. Melody joins us to chat about the creation of her EP Lost In Time.

Spiegeltent Newcastle; The Party

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:40:00 -0000

Spiegeltent Newcastle has thrown open the doors in Civic Park for their new show, The Party. And we’re here to tell you, it’s the wildest ride we’ve been on in a long time. From the opening (reverse) strip tease to the naughty shower scene and a sock act that would even make the Red Hot Chili Peppers blush, the creators of the show, Strut and Fret, have taken the risqué to new levels here. We're joined by director Scott Maidment and show-stopping aerialist & foot juggler Emma Philips from The Party.

Matt Corby

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:30:00 -0000

Multi-award winning Australian artist Matt Corby has teamed up with Wild Turkey to create a mentorship program following a study of aspiring musicians and their perception of the music industry. This research has revealed that 9 in 10 aspiring artists feel it's harder than ever to catch a break – only 3% feel supported by the industry, and more than three quarters say they are struggling to pursue their career. Matt Corby joins us to chat about his brand new album and this incredible opportunity for aspiring musicians.

Cornfest

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:50:00 -0000

Carrington Bowling Club will open its doors this weekend for the second year of Cornfest which is a day of great homegrown music and of course a whole heap of corn related food and activities. To find out more we're joined by Murph from Cornfest and Good Corn Liquor.

BandAid Festival 4

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:29:00 -0000

Bandaid Bookings and Festivals are creators of lineups that truly celebrate and showcase local music. Following the extremely successful West Best Bloc Fest which featured over 60 local acts, Bandaid Festival 4 will hit The Cambridge on May 6. Dylan James Oakes joins us to chat about this lineup and an exciting event that his band Les Poetes Pop are taking part in this weekend!

Holy Holy

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:10:00 -0000

Holy Holy have just released a brand new single with Kwame, released a music video AND announced a national tour which will hit Newcastle on April 15. To chat about all of that and everything in between, we're joined by Oscar Dawson from Holy Holy.

Emily A Smith

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:16:00 -0000

Originally from Adelaide, Emily A Smith is an incredible vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has toured with and supported countless highly acclaimed musos across the world. She is a champion of community within the music industry and has created a place of worship for lovers of grunge to hang out and jam each Monday night at The Stag and Hunter Hotel. Emily is about to host a birthday hoe down with all of her famous friends to raise money for support act on April 1st.

Aidan Jones

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:10:00 -0000

With his killer punchlines and masterful storytelling, comedian Aidan Jones has been described as “One of the cleverest young minds on the Aussie comedy circuit”. Aidan is bringing his solo show ‘The Morning After’ to the Newcastle Comedy Club this Sunday 26th March.

The Sheepdogs

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:41:00 -0000

Multi-platinum selling and award winning 5 piece The Sheepdogs are set to return to Australia For their first shows since 2012 when they were supporting the legendary John Fogerty. With a tone that sounds like it's been beamed in from the 70's, The Sheepdogs will be playing at the Gum Ball festival in April. Prior to that performance, I'm joined by Ewan Currie of The Sheepdogs.

Adam Newling

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:37:00 -0000

Gruff-voiced alt-rock artist Adam Newling has been rapidly growing in popularity through his highly acclaimed live shows and relatable songwriting. With over 2 million streams and 70,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Adam will be coming home to Newcastle to play a headline gig at The Hamilton Station Hotel this Friday night alongside an awesome lineup of local bands.

DMA'S

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:35:00 -0000

Bonnie is joined by Matt Mason from DMA'S to chat about their brand new album 'How Many Dreams?' which will be released at the end of this month. With over 65,000 tickets sold in the UK alone, a sold-out Australian tour and main stage spots at Reading and Leeds, Mason shares some memorable onstage moments. DMA'S have just announced a tour which will be here in Newcastle on October 20 at Bar on the Hill.

Liz Stringer

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:20:00 -0000

Liz Stringer is one of Australia’s most admired and versatile songwriters and instrumentalists. Liz has teamed up with William Crighton for a co-headline tour that will hit The Cambridge Hotel on March 24, they have also just released a cover of Midnight Oil’s iconic tune ‘Golden Age’.

Pacific Avenue

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:30:00 -0000

Pacific Avenue is a four-piece alt rock band from Gerringong. In the last couple of years they have played support spots for some major artists including Tash Saltana, Louis Tomlinson, The Wombats and Ocean Alley just to name a few. This weekend, Pacific Avenue will play the second ever headline gig in the brand new band room at The Hamilton Station Hotel.

The Golden Gaytimes

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:05:00 -0000

The public profile of Maitland band The Golden Gaytimes has been surging since the release of their debut single ‘I’m Tempted’. Now, they are about to release their debut album Hot As Buggery, with the title track a single that’s out now. Comprising members of Sleepy Jackson, Muzzy Pep and The Great Dividing Range and more, the band is getting air play in different parts of the country and receiving praise for their quirky and infectious tunes. Joining us to reveal everything, welcome to The Golden Gaytimes’ Jane Harvey . . .

Newcastle Writers Festival

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:15:00 -0000

Newcastle Writers Festival is a celebration of Australian writing and brings with it the chance to meet your favourite authors. This years program is packed to the brim with different opportunities to get inspired. Local writer Nick Milligan joins us to chat about what excites him most about this years festival.

Apocalypse Please

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:46:00 -0000

Irene Nicola is a composer, writer and cabaret clown who is about to bring her one-woman climate change cabaret show ‘Apocalypse Please’ to the Newcastle Fringe Festival from March 16-19. It's funny, sexy and has some poignant moments that are sure to set your cogs turning.

DUST-RAISER

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:42:00 -0000

Local band dust are about to head to Europe and the UK to support Hockey Dad which will be a tipping point in their career. Prior to heading overseas, dust have a huge announcement to make. It will be the last chance for the local community to really get behind this awesome band before they head off.

Come Hamo!

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:13:00 -0000

The Hamilton Station Hotel has recently undergone significant upgrades and is about to launch their brand new band room! This band room has been purpose-built to cater for international/national touring artists and continue to be a hive for local music. Spencer Scott joins us for a behind-the-scenes preview of this incredible top tier space.

Michael Sherwell Racing

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:06:00 -0000

Michael Sherwell has created a local racing team that will be competing in the Newcastle 500!

Miss Kim

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:20:00 -0000

To celebrate International Women's Day, we are joined by Miss Kim!

Local Woman of the Year: Sarah Williams

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:11:00 -0000

Sarah Williams is the founder of What Were You Wearing Australia and as of this morning has been awarded Newcastle's Local Woman of the Year. What Were You Wearing is constantly working against SA, it’s an organisation that has been created by survivors, for survivors.

The Nut Truckers

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:21:00 -0000

Kurt and Mat are about to take on the trek of a lifetime to raise money for Cancer Council by taking part in the Shitbox Rally. This adventure will take them halfway across Australia through some extraordinary heat in a $1500 shitbox car. They have already hit their original fundraising goal but are now aiming to double it! Listen here to find out how you can help.

Powerhouse

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:30:00 -0000

Powerhouse is the brainchild of the immensely talented Li Laurent and Eddy Rockefeller. Li drops into the studio to chat about Powerhouse, House of Power and everything in-between.

LIVE track from Cooks & Bakers

Chicks Cover the Chair

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:10:00 -0000

Newcastle Fringe Festival is approaching quickly and one of the shows that I’m most excited to see is ‘Chicks Cover the Chair’. It’s an all-ages gig happening on March 18th at Sydney Junction Hotel and will feature covers of Silverchair songs by Newcastle's favourite femme-fronted bands and musos. Elyssa from Elestial and Liv from Ragdoll join us to chat about this iconic gig!

LIVE track from The Appointments

Set Mo

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:20:00 -0000

The Good Stuff Season 2!

Today we are joined by one of Australia's most-adored creators of dance music, Stu and Nick from Set Mo.

LIVE track from Georgie Winchester - 'Friends With the Flies'.

Merry Christmas from The Perm!

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Christmas is mostly a time of celebration and love but, for those less fortunate, it can be a time of need. The NPBS plays an important role in both helping those who need it as well as helping the Hunter community celebrate all that is wonderful about Christmas.

Here today for her final appearance for 2022 is the Perm’s Manager for Partnerships and Events, Kirsten Lyndon . .

PIPER BUTCHER: Unconscious Mind

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:36:07 -0000

Local singer/songwriter Piper Butcher is a true professional and one of the most passionate and driven musicians to ever walk through the doors of Newcastle Live. 2022 has been a very big year for young Piper from headlining and coordinating her own festival to now having her latest single debut at #2 on the singer/songwriter charts on iTunes. It’s an honour to welcome back to TGS, Piper Butcher . . .

Good Folk Brewing

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 02:09:01 -0000

Newcastle and the Hunter seems to be a hot spot for breweries at the moment with new brands and flavours appearing regularly. The newest is Good Folk Brewing that is actually going to be situated on Beaumont Street in Hamilton. It is owned by the same team that has brought us the popular venues Bartholomews and The Blind Monk. To tell us all about it, we welcome to TGS John Elsley, one of the Good Folk…

Newy's Dapper Bloke

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 02:08:40 -0000

Our expert on food, fashion and fitness, Alex - Newy's Dapper Bloke, is back to let us know about the best places to grab a feed around Newcastle and the Hunter.

SOUND OF SPEED: Lachlan X. Morris

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:42:09 -0000

Here at The Good Stuff, one artist that not only has a special place in our hearts but also continues to blow our minds and expectations is Mr Lachlan X. Morris. His authenticity and ability to conjure up eclectic yet new and exciting music is world class. Strap in and get ready to have your socks blown off as we premiere his latest single ‘Sound of Speed’ and welcome back to TGS, Lachlan X. Morris . . .

William Crighton

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:02:38 -0000

As most of you would be aware, we here at The Good Stuff are massive fans of William Crighton. His landmark album Water & Dust was a stand out release of 2022 and, when William was nominated for an ARIA Award recently for the album Water & Dust, we were both excited and positive that he would win. And he bloody well did. So, please welcome back to The Good Stuff, ARIA Award winning singer/songwriter, William Crighton . . .

Anna Weatherup

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:02:20 -0000

Local singer/songwriter Anna Weatherup has a voice that can equally melt your heart or rock your soul. Her songs are a place where talent and passion meet, where you’ll find yourself reflecting on the lyrics and relating to what she is singing about. Above all, Anna is dedicated to her craft and her evolution as an artist is clearly evident on her new single ‘The River’ from her forthcoming album Crossing The Sea. Following the premiere of the video for The River last night to unanimous acclaim, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Anna Weatherup . . .

Midway

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:02:02 -0000

Newcastle two-piece band Midway have released two songs, ‘Red P’s’ and ‘All This Noise’, both of which are great songs that have become a regular spinners here on The Good Stuff. In addition, the guys have just done well in the Rolling Sets comp. As just a two-piece act, Midway create a big sound and we are honoured to be the show on which the band will premiere their brand new single today - to chat about it and all things Midway, we welcome to The Good Stuff Jordan and Kade from Midway . . . .

Trip Fandino

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:01:45 -0000

Local 4-piece Trip Fandino have a wonderful knack of creating catchy hooks within their songs. Not long ago we spoke to the band about their single ‘Killer’ but, hot on its heels is their brand new single, their 7th release, ‘Sucker’ which they launch tomorrow night at Rogue Scholar. Welcome back to The Good Stuff Tone from Trip Fandino . . .

Les Poetes Pop

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:01:24 -0000

Dylan and Gary from Les Poetes Pop join us to premiere their brand new single 'Puerto Rican Mint'.

QIRKZ: A dedicated music venue in the Lower Hunter Valley

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:41:18 -0000

16 years ago, three-time ARIA-winning musician Yaron Hallis opened legendary underground Sydney venue Qirkz. It was followed by Camelot Lounge 4 years later, which has since become Sydney’s premiere intimate music venue.

As both musician and venue operator, Yaron observed that there was no dedicated music venue in the Lower Hunter Valley and he decided to reform the 110-year-old Denman Hotel in Abermain to Qirkz in the Hunter and give it a completely new life.

Dumplings By the Ocean with Sukimama

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:47:55 -0000

Hand-made dumplings and Korean fried chicken, washed down with a few beverages, overlooking the ocean. That's what's on offer at the Sukimama pop-up at Merewether Surf Life Saving Club every Sunday.

Earlier this week Suki "Sukimama" Kwon spoke to Dan and Steve on The Good Stuff about Sukimama's latest pop-up.

dust

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:46:13 -0000

Local band dust has been steadily building a following and releasing some highly spoken-about music. Their music has been self-described as noisy, dreamy, intense; and kinda like the sound of a burning doc marten. Following some pretty incredible news that was only shared this morning, it’s a pleasure to welcome to The Good Stuff Justin and Adam from dust . . .

Andrew Farriss

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:56:30 -0000

Our next guest has achieved over 80 million album sales around the world, had 3 Grammy nominations, won 5 MTV video awards, won 7 ARIA awards and had 7 US top 10 singles. I speak of Andrew Farriss, co-founder of the legendary INXS who is now achieving solo success in the country arena. Following the success of his debut album and ahead of a show at Lizottes with Andrew Swift, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Aussie music icon, Andrew Farriss . . . .

Ausmusic T-shirt Day

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:56:13 -0000

Support Act is a charity fund that provides incredibly important financial support for those working in the entertainment industry that have fallen on hard times. Each year, the organisation holds Ausmusic T-shirt Day where we can not only celebrate our fave artists but also donate to Support Act. Now under new ownership, this Friday night, Merewether’s Beach Hotel will be hosting a great line up of live music and have partnered with Young Henrys to celebrate Ausmusic T-shirt Day. To tell us more about it, we welcome to The Good Stuff, one of the new owners of the Beach Hotel, Glenn Piper . . . .

Natalie Henry

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:55:52 -0000

Local singer/songwriter Natalie Henry has a reputation for mixing genres in a way that makes a powerful whole as well as possessing a unique style of story-telling that is vulnerable and unsanitised - it can be confronting but it’s definitely relatable. Following the release of her brand new single White heat yesterday, we welcome to The Good Stuff for the first time, Natalie Henry . . .

THE PILOT: Amy Vee

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:07:35 -0000

One of the Hunter’s most truly outstanding talents is singer/songwriter Amy Vee. Her voice is something that can be genuinely described as divine and her songs, while not normal pop fodder, reach into your soul and take you on a journey that explores not only her experiences and emotions but also your own. With two albums and an EP already released, Amy is steadily building an extraordinary body of work. Ahead of the release of her brand new single on November 13, also her birthday, we welcome back to The Good Stuff, the delightful Amy Vee . . .

Not In The Business Of Taking Calls

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:07:11 -0000

Our audience may remember James Vidler from his time reviewing music documentaries for TGS or from one of the various bands that he has been a member of. He has played at New York’s legendary Cafe Wah, where Bob Dylan started out and he has delighted many with his unique take on music. Now, he has put together a new band called Not In The Business Of Taking Calls and, ahead of their show at Maitland’s Junkyard this Sunday, we welcome to The Good Stuff once again, James Vidler . . .

Newcastle Comedy Festival

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 01:46:44 -0000

Andrew Milos joins us to chat all things Newcastle Comedy Festival.

Kingswood

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 01:25:49 -0000

Kingswood are one of Australia's hardest working rock ‘n roll bands. Forming in 2007, the Melbourne 4-piece have released a stack of albums, including a christmas album, and have been nominated for countless ARIA, APRA, AIR and triple j awards. They’ve just dropped a new single and here talk to us about it is Kingswood frontman, Fergus . . .

Saylor & The Flavor

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:22:55 -0000

Recently, Bonnie and I attended the West Best Bloc Fest, a unique festival featuring over 70 artists. One of the big highlights of the day was capturing an electric set by a group of funk freaks called Saylor & The Flavor. They played at the Star Hotel and the screams and applause of the crowd was thunderous. Like me, the audience was gobsmacked by the songs, the skills of the femme bongo player and the sheer energy of what was happening on stage. They’re relatively new to the scene but they ARE going to make a big splash and be playing to full houses soon. Ahead of their debut single launch this Saturday night at The Stag & Hunter, we welcome to The Good Stuff for the first time, main man Saylor from Saylor & The Flavor . . . .

Jams Karaoke & Bar - Laneway Sessions

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:22:37 -0000

A few months ago, we spoke to Andrew from Jams Karaoke & Bar in Union Street about a new venue he’d opened. Since then the venue has become a popular stop for those wanting to belt out some tunes and enjoy some carefully curated bevvies. Now, Jams is putting on a series of events called the Laneway Sessions. Here to tell us all about it are Andrew and Joel . . .

Murray Cook

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:11:27 -0000

Murray Cook is, quite simply, a highly revered Australian. His time in The Wiggles has made him both well-known and hugely popular and, as we have learned, once you’re a Wiggles fan, that love doesn’t seem to fade. A big feature of Murray’s post-Wiggles life is his band The Soul Movers who are receiving rave reviews for their high-energy, electric performances. Ahead of their show at Dashville Nights on November 11, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Murray Cook . . .

Loons

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:11:00 -0000

Loons are a 4-piece Newcastle band that love to break boundaries. They describe their music as Psych Beach Rock and you can hear elements from the greats of the past in their ultra-contemporary mashing of genres. We last spoke to the guys a few months back when they released their single ‘Psycho’ and following their performance at Grooves On The Green. Now, we are honoured to be premiering their brand new single ‘Ruckus’ and to help us do it, we welcome to The Good Stuff once again Elijah and Bailey from Loons . . .

Cult Classic

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:53:00 -0000

The Cult Classic is a new type of festival created to help grow the Newcastle Music Scene. It’s being held at The Lass O’Gowrie Hotel on Saturday November 12 and features a stellar line-up of local and Sydney bands. Here to tell us all the details, we welcome back to The Good Stuff, Gabe . . .

David McCredie

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:48:19 -0000

David McCredie is an indie pop artist from the East Coast of Australia. He has amassed a loyal fanbase and spent the latter half of 2022 releasing singles regularly. To chat about his latest single and the future, we welcome to The Good Stuff David McCredie . .

Ray Beadle

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:08:37 -0000

When it comes to Australian Blues artists, there are few who have undertaken the journey of our next guest, Ray Beadle. Regarded as a guitar genius, he started out at just 9 years old and then spent the next 20 years honing his craft, including a lengthy stint with the legendary Foreday Riders, often referred to as ‘the university of the blues’. He has toured the US three times and secured a three-month residency with the house band in BB King’s Club in Memphis. Ahead of his show at Dashville on Friday, November 11, we welcome to The good Stuff, the one and only Ray Beadle . . .

Cooks & Bakers

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:08:18 -0000

Most of our regular listeners will know that we, here on The Good Stuff, have crowned Cooks & Bakers as “The Next Big Thing” to musically come out of Newcastle and take on the rest of the country and perhaps the world. Since their debut EP ‘Out of Touch’, their band has gone from strength to strength and last Friday released their brand new single. Here to celebrate the release and the tour that will accompany it, we welcome back to The Good Stuff, Campbell, Nat and Finn from Cooks & Bakers . . . .

BOY IN A BAND: Rachel Maria Cox

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:07:58 -0000

Here on The Good Stuff, we spoke with critically acclaimed, award-winning artist Rachel Maria Cox about their last single ‘Say You Love Me’ from their forthcoming EP The Day You Left. The EP will be released on November 24 but a new single has just been lifted from the EP. It’s called Boy In A Band and here to chat about it and more, we welcome back to The Good Stuff, Rachel Maria Cox . . .

Brunker Community Theatre

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 03:41:22 -0000

Now, we all know Newcastle is a creative city and home to a whole host of extraordinary talented artists. We talk a lot about the musicians and singers here on The Good Stuff but sometimes it’s good to give the other arts some love as well. Located in the heart of Adamstown, Brunker Community Theatre is run by a group of passionate volunteers, including actor/director Drew Pittman who we welcome to The Good Stuff for the very first time . . .

Daniel Muggleton

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:55:26 -0000

Daniel Muggleton is a proudly Australian comedian - so proud in fact that his trademark is wearing a tracksuit on stage. His work has been viewed over 15 million times on social media and he consistently receives 5 star reviews at comedy festivals around Australia. He’s been called ‘A foul-mouthed prophet’ - to find out if it’s true, we welcome to The Good Stuff, fresh from sold-out shows across the UK, Daniel Muggleton . . .

Newy's Dapper Bloke

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:55:05 -0000

The top picks on where to eat in Newcastle and the Hunter for the week ahead.

Horby

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:09:12 -0000

Horby is the brand new moniker of local muso Mike Horbacz. As well as being a member of the cover band All Access: Punk’d, he is also a musician who is writing and performing his own songs. With a name change and new single under his belt, this seems like a real turning point in Mike’s career. To chat about it all, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Horby . . .

Wolfmother

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:08:46 -0000

In 2005, when Wolfmother released their debut self-titled album, they not only set the world on fire but also, along with Jet, gave no doubt that rock was back and back in a big way. ‘Joker & The Thief’ and ‘Woman’ became favourites and the album sold well over 1.5 million copies worldwide. Now, after 5 albums under their belt, Wolfmother are coming to Newcastle’s Cambridge Hotel this Thursday night for what promises to be a big night - ahead of the show, we welcome to The Good Stuff, from Wolfmother, Andrew Stockdale . . .

Hellnation

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 23:50:58 -0000

Newcastle is about to host a festival set for lovers of punk, rock n roll and those who like to be the recipient of a good ol’ face melting. It’s happening at the Newy Hotel over three stages and is called Hellnation. To tell us more about the killer names on the lineup and what’s planned for the day, we’d like to welcome, to The Good Stuff, Stephen Bissett . . .

CAR RIDES: Ntl Landmarks

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 23:50:36 -0000

Ntl Landmarks are a Newcastle band that formed back in 2016. The pandemic proved to be a creative period for them as they now move toward the release of their debut EP Still Frames later this year. While we caught up with the guys in August, they’re back today because the 2nd single from the EP hits the streaming platforms officially next Friday but, here on The Good Stuff, we are honoured to give you an exclusive preview as we premiere the single for the very first time. Welcome to The Good Stuff, Gillian, Ryan, Lachlan and Alex from Ntl Landmarks . . .

Adam Miller

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:55:52 -0000

Adam Miller is recognised not just locally but internationally as one of the finest guitar maestro’s in the world. Reviews from around the globe expound praise for his groove, his precision and, very often, his ability to play polyphonically - that is playing melodies, harmonies and bass lines all at the same time. His 2020 album Unify was recorded in Los Angeles and he delivered a blistering solo to close out a festival set last weekend in Wingham. Best of all, you can catch him live at a number of gigs locally. It’s an honour to welcome to The Good Stuff, Adam Miller . . .

Josh Setterfield

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:55:36 -0000

Josh Setterfield is a fantastic entertainer within the country music scene and throughout his career has been moving from strength to strength. Most recently, he has been on tour with the likes of Casey Barnes and The Viper Creek Band. Prior to his performance at The Mezz Bar here in Newcastle tomorrow night, it’s a pleasure to welcome back to The Good Stuff, Josh Setterfield . . .

The Good Stuff happening at The Perm!

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:45:32 -0000

As we know, the Newcastle Permanent Building Society is one of those institutions that has not only been part of our local fabric for such a long time but also contributes so much to the community. Here on Newcastle Live, we are grateful that The Perm sponsors The Good Stuff but they do much more in the Hunter community - here to chat about some of those great things in the Manager for Partnerships and Events, Kirsten Lyndon . . .

The Hamilton Station Hotel

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:44:41 -0000

Spencer Scott is one of those guys in the Newcastle music industry who everyone knows. From his role in Paper Thin as singer and songwriter who delivered raw urban tales to his solo shows to his steering of the entertainment at the much loved Newcastle venue, The Hamilton Station Hotel. He is a fierce supporter of local music and is currently spearheading a massive upgrade to the Station’s band room. It’s our pleasure to welcome to The Good Stuff, Mr. Spencer Scott . . .

Australia's Hagrid

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:26:00 -0000

James from the Newcastle Comedy Club joins us to share the best joke from last weeks open mic night.

John O’Reilly

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:25:04 -0000

John O’Reilly is a local singer/songwriter who loves to entertain people, whether it be live at one of the many gigs he does or on social media with one of his video projects. He recently did a video series called FLIP and now he has launched a new series called SOFT. What do these words mean and why will it entertain you - let’s find out as we welcome back to The Good Stuff, John O’Reilly . . .

Dave Javier

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:55:58 -0000

Dave Javier is a well-known local multi-instrumentalist/singer who is seen live around the traps every week. He’s also in demand for national touring support slots and recording sessions. He’s talented, he’s popular and, ahead of the release of a brand new album, he’s here! Welcome to The Good Stuff, Dave Javier . . .

Chiefly West & Chiefly De Gallo

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:55:20 -0000

The Chiefly brand here in Newcastle is known for providing delicious gourmet sandwiches at Chiefly West and innovative Mexican concoctions at Chiefly De Gallo. Today, it’s a pleasure to welcome back the man behind it all, Ali . . .

DIVERGE: Queer and Now

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 01:58:33 -0000

Queer and Now ia a local not-for-profit organisation that aids in bringing the queer arts to notice and supports social connections within the community. Founded in 2021, Queer and Now recognised a need for more inclusive spaces and events and set about creating exactly that. From a monthly event at The Gal in Hamilton called OUTLOUD to a new event called DIVERGE, the events are attracting bigger numbers and becoming increasingly popular. To chat about all this Queer and Now, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Director and Event Producer Jasmine Fletcher . . .

Dande and the Lion

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:22:57 -0000

Dande and the Lion is the clever name of a 4 piece pop/rock band that has the rare feature of being fronted by two females. Recently the band competed in the heats of the Newcastle leg of the Passport To Airlie band competition and will be jetting their way north to compete in the national final. They’ve just released their single ‘Harder To Breathe’ and to chat about the band, the win and the music, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Nicholas and Abby from Dande & The Lions . . .

Newy's Dapper Bloke

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:21:23 -0000

Vindaloo Chili Chicken Ramen, The King of New York & the Sunday Roast Sando.

Tex Perkins

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:01:43 -0000

For many, Tex Perkins is something of a blend of man, myth and enigmatic raconteur. To others, he’s a bit of a dark horse, which just happens to be just one of the celebrated bands he’s been a part of. Others include the Beasts of Bourbon, The Cruel Sea and one third of Tex, Don and Charlie and TnT, a collaboration with You Am I’s Tim Rogers. Now, Tex has joined forces with the celebrated bluesman Matt Walker to form The Fat Rubber Band whose album Other World will be released in 2023. It is a great pleasure to welcome to The Good Stuff for the first time, Tex Perkins . . .

Tarot Tuesday - Messages from Spirit

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:13:05 -0000

Anne and Renata of Frightfully Good and Spooky Sundays pop in to give Bonnie and Steve a live reading and to chat about their upcoming event at 5 Sawyers!

The Tryouts

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:12:45 -0000

Now, here’s a romance story for the ages. A new duo who has hit the scene here in Newcastle and has just released a brand new single called The Washer. The duo is called The Tryouts and their union has a wonderful backstory that we are keen to explore. It’s all about the magic that can happen when jamming atop an old washer and dryer. To find out more, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Chelsea and David aka The Tryouts . . .

Gabriella Cohen

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:12:27 -0000

The exciting and eccentric Gabriella Cohen joins us LIVE at Dashville Skyline just moments before her set. Gabriella is an artist Bonnie has had her eye on for a while now and suggests that you do the same.

The Pleasures

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:12:08 -0000

LIVE from Dashville Skyline, Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan of The Pleasures join us right before their set to chat about the formation of this powerful project, offer some cheeky festival tips and an insight into the future of The Pleasures.

Watty Thompson

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:18:46 -0000

An absolute stand out from the Dashville Skyline weekend was Watty Thompson who has travelled up all the way from South West Victoria. Watty has a unique voice, a captivating live presence and some truly hearty songs. On the back of an incredible performance at Dashville and ahead of his gig at The Junkyard this weekend, it’s a pleasure to welcome to The Good Stuff Watty Thompson . . .

Chris Cornell Concept

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:18:29 -0000

With a four octave vocal range, the late Chris Cornell is regarded as one of the best rock singers in history. His success as a solo artist and as a member of Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple Of The Dog resulted in millions of record sales and streams around the world. His legacy, particularly his role in the creation of the Seattle Sound, lives on since his death in 2017. Now, five of Newcastle’s finest musicians have joined forces to form The Chris Cornell Concept - a band that is more than a tribute to the great singer. To chat about the band ahead of their show at The Cambridge tomorrow night, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Justin Ngariki . . .

Rachel Maria Cox

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:36:52 -0000

Rachel Maria Cox is both an acclaimed and an award-winning artist. RMC has appeared at the BigSound Music Conference, and Groovin’ The Moo and supported a host of great artists live. They have been quiet on the scene since their last release in 2019 but now have a fabulous new single to set the airwaves alight. To chat about it and what else is happening in the RMC world, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Rachel Maria Cox

William Crighton

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:54:31 -0000

An interview with our favourite Aussie artist, William Crighton, recorded backstage at Dashville Skyline.

Andy Golledge

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:53:55 -0000

Andy Golledge joins us moments before headlining Dashville Skyline and a week out from releasing a brand new single featuring Caitlin Harnett 'Light It To The Wind' which is out now. Andy's vulnerability and knack for creating a special place of connection within the audience of his shows have challenged the traditional landscape of country music. Listen back to hear this very special chat with Andy Golledge on The Good Stuff

Caitlin Harnett

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0000

Since forming in 2015, Caitlin Harnett and the Pony Boys has become an absolute standout in the Aus music scene with their critically acclaimed debut LP ‘Late Night Essentials’ and raucous live shows which lead them to take out the title of Best Live Act in NSW in 2020. Following their Pleasure Riding tour of 2022, Caitlin Harnett & the Pony Boys will hit the stage of Dashville Skyline this Friday night. It’s an absolute honour to welcome to The Good Stuff Caitlin Harnett . . .

Phoenix Pritchard

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:27:32 -0000

Phoenix Pritchard is a Newcastle singer/songwriter who has been playing both cover and original gigs around the city for some time. He is releasing his brand new single Come To Me which he reckons is perfect for chilling out and enjoying Newcastle’s beaches. And we get to exclusively premiere the track right here on The Good Stuff.

So we welcome to the show for the first time, Phoenix Pritchard . . .

West Best Bloc Fest Special!

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:07:45 -0000

We're joined by Dylan Oakes, Piper Butcher and Elijah Amoss prior to the biggest local festival to ever happen here in Newcastle, West Best Bloc Fest.

Jacob Ridgeway

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:07:30 -0000

Jacob Ridgeway is an award winning singer/songwriter and performance artist and a proud Worimi and Gamilaroi man. Throughout his career, he has worked with artists such as Jessica Mauboy, Archie Roach, Guy Sebastian and Catherine Britt among many others. An event titled This Land will be held at Civic Park as part of the New Annual festival - the line up for This Land has been curated by our guest today - welcome to The Good Stuff, Jacob Ridgeway . . .

Turpentine Babycino

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:04:52 -0000

Loud rock and punky 90’s fuzz is back and better than ever with the debut single from Turpentine Babycino. Their attitude, stage presence and knack for writing kickass songs has cemented their place within the Newcastle music scene and are now about to take on the rest of Aus. It’s our absolute pleasure to welcome to TGS Gabe and Georgie of Turpentine Babycino . . .

DISTRACTED: Dave Carter

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:04:29 -0000

Dave Carter is one of Newcastle and the Hunter’s best known and most loved musicians. From his early days as a part of bands like Special Branch and The Funbusters to more recent artistic endeavours like Love That Hat, Dave is admired as much for his gregarious nature as he is for his talent. Dave released his debut album Ten Tall Tales back in 2013 and now, in 2022, has just released the follow up. It’s called Distracted and maybe he has been. To find out, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Mr Dave Carter

The Pleasures

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 02:11:25 -0000

Acclaimed storyteller, songwriter and very busy muso Lachlan Bryan has teamed up with local singer/songwriter Catherine Britt to create the stomping and swaggering band called The Pleasures. To talk to us about the collaboration, we’re happy to welcome to the good stuff, Lachlan Bryan

Lowlands Bowling Club

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:40:27 -0000

Lowlands Bowling Club first opened its doors in 1892 making it the oldest active registered club in the greater Newcastle Region. Since then it’s become a cornerstone for the local community and this Wednesday they’re inviting everyone to join them for a massive party to celebrate their 130th Birthday. Joining us to talk about the club’s history and what they’ve got planned for the big day is Lowlands President, Graham Pritchard.

Homoerotic bullying

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:40:09 -0000

Newcastle Comedy Club's Elliott is back in the studio to share the best joke from last week's open mic night.

Aphir

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:47:29 -0000

Melbourne artist Aphir hails from Melbourne and is described as an experimental pop connoisseur. She has just released a new single called Red Giant and a new album by the name of Pomegranate Tree is scheduled for release in early October. Her music is different, very different and its emotional power reflects many of her own experiences. So, we welcome to The Good Stuff for the very first time Aphir

Molly Poppinz

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:47:14 -0000

Local drag queen Molly Poppinz has just returned from competing with flying colours on Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2, finishing in 4th place out of 12 contestants. Molly shared her drag on a global platform and represented Newcastle proudly. Here to chat about her experience on Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2, we welcome back to The Good Stuff Molly Poppinz

Ape Yakitori Bar

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:58:21 -0000

Ape is the name of an exciting and unique restaurant on Newcastle’s dining landscape. The Ape Yakitori Bar has been very carefully and consciously created by the team who has brought to us Nagisa and Susuru, two of the city’s favourite eateries. Their approach to sustainable design and materials is as important as the authentic cultural experience that will delight you when you visit Ape. Joining us to tell us more about this amazing addition to our culinary scene, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Taiyo Namba

Imaginary Things

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:58:03 -0000

Local 4-piece Imaginary Things is a band known for their powerful sound. The vocal delivery from George and Dave M’s lead guitar give Imaginary Things a powerful yet melodic sound. They are also wonderful and highly valued supporters of Newcastle Live and The Good Stuff, which of course, we love. The guys recently shared the stage with You Am I and have been competing in the Passport To Airlie competition and are only headed for bigger things to come. To fill us in on all things imaginary, we welcome to The Good Stuff George and Tommo from Imaginary Things

SUPATHICK: Own My Mind

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:44:24 -0000

With names like INXS and Tame Impala emanating from WA, Perth has a reputation for producing some great acts. One band that launched itself into the public eye in 2020 is Supathick - a 5-piece that is regarded by many as a Perth super group as it contains members from some of that city’s top bands. Mixing the nostalgia of disco with gentle funk and a soul-infused sound, their music is creating waves and fans. To chat about their sound and their brand new EP, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Christian from Supathick . . .

What's the buzz around schezuan sauce?

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:15:28 -0000

Newy's Dapper Bloke Alex joins us to share his top food picks for the week ahead!

There's a rap battle but less cool

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:14:50 -0000

Elliott burns a trail of destruction through The Good Stuff

GOANNA: Spirit of Place

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:14:30 -0000

At a time in Australian music when pub rock was at its peak, Goanna released their debut album Spirit of Place and it settled into the charts for most of the year. The singles Solid Rock and Razor’s Edge have become classics and remain important songs in the nation’s catalogue. Now, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Spirit of Place album, Goanna have taken to the road, and, ahead of their show this weekend here in Newcastle, it is a great pleasure to welcome to The Good Stuff singer/songwriter and frontman for Goanna, Shane Howard . . .

Fungas

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 01:05:17 -0000

This weekend the quiet bushland in upper Belford will come alive with the sounds of PUNK, ROCK and METAL when Thrashville rolls in to the Dashville festival site.

Both the Friday & Saturday night bills are stacked with some blistering talent including local band, Fungus.

To chat to us about the festival and what's been happening in the fungus garden we're joined by the band's guitarist Charlie

Good Stuff update with The Perm!

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:57:57 -0000

Here on The Good Stuff, Bonnie/Steve and I are proud that the show is sponsored by one of the Hunter’s finest corporate citizens. We are speaking, of course, about The Newcastle Permanent Building Society or ‘The Perm’ as we Novocastrians fondly know it. For many years, The Perm has been supporting significant local initiatives and that support makes a very real difference to the lives of many of our neighbours, friends and families right here in the Hunter. To chat about some of the good stuff The Perm is doing right now, we welcome to The Good Stuff the Executive Officer of their Charitable Foundation, Carly Bush

WHAT SO NOT: Chris Emerson

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:57:29 -0000

What So Not is an electronic music project driven by Chris Emerson aka Emoh Instead. He has won several awards and toured the world, performing at both Coachella and Lollapalooza. He has also worked with a dazzling array of artists, including our very own Daniel Johns. What So Not released his debut album Not All The Beautiful Things in 2018 and is about to release the follow up entitled Anomaly. His music has the power to transport you, from your world into his and from the dancefloor to somewhere that floats above reality. He’s one of most exciting creatives in his field and we are delighted to welcome to The Good Stuff, What So Not . . .

BREE RUSEV: What Is Love?

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 02:27:47 -0000

Young singer/songwriter Bree Rusev first started performing just months after picking up the guitar at age 14. Since then she has received an honourable mention in the 2020 international songwriting competion for her song ‘Drift’ and even more recently, she won the 2021 International Songwriting Competition with her track ‘Goodbye’. So it is with our congratulations we welcome to The Good Stuff the fabulous Bree Rusev

lamphead.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:52:09 -0000

lamphead. is a 4 piece Newcastle band who released their debut EP back in 2021 and launched their new single ‘Your Yesterday’ last Sunday night at The Cambridge. lamphead. comprises four local musicians that have featured in other local bands but now dance on the lines between math rock, pop punk and indie rock. It’s a pleasure to welcome to TGS for the very first time Joey and Damo from lamphead.

Daphzie

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:54:07 -0000

Talented local singer/songwriter Lili Crane has made quite the name for herself since releasing her debut EP In My Head in 2020 and following it up with the fine single Gemini, one of our favourite tracks here at Newcastle Live. Now, she has decided to pursue her career under the pseudonym Daphzie and has just released a new EP and the singles Be Here and Mistakes. She was one of our first guests on The Good Stuff and now she is back to chat about the much anticipated new EP and more - welcome back to The Good Stuff, Daphzie . . .

Kevin Borich

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:51:07 -0000

Long regarded as Australia’s premier rock guitarist, even though he’s a Kiwi, Kevin Borich first came to prominence as a member of the La De Das in 1971 with the hit single “Gonna See My Baby Tonight”. That band split in 1975. He then launched the Kevin Borich Express with the classic Celebration album in 1977 that contained songs like Goin’ Somewhere and Goin’ Down Town. Now, he has just released his triple album Legacy and ahead of a local show this weekend, we welcome to The Good Stuff, the legendary Kevin Borich . . .

Josh Pyke

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:50:44 -0000

Josh Pyke, it seems, was always meant to be a singer/songwriter. He performed in his first band by the age of 12 and, by 14, he was playing guitar ad writing his won songs. He has been nominated for ten ARIA Awards, won 4 of them and had multiple gold and platinum accreditations. He also helps out new artists and finds time to write kids books. Ahead of a show in Newcastle in November to celebrate the release of his 7th album To Find Happiness, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Josh Pyke . . .

Well?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:50:26 -0000

Newcastle is an amazing hotbed of talent right now with so many fantastic bands and musicians sharing the spotlight. One 5-piece band that stands out whenever they perform is Well?, that’s w-e-l-l-question mark. Their stage performances are exciting and completely unpredictable and they are guaranteed to get your attention. Ahead of the release of their brand new single ‘Who’s Gonna Judge You Now?’ next Wednesday, we welcome to The Good Stuff for the first time, Taylan and Andrew from Well? . . .

Little Quirks

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:50:06 -0000

We were lucky enough to chat to the amazing talented Little Quirks a few months back, just when they were about to support The OG Wiggles in Sydney. They’d also just released ‘The Rain’, a song from their brand new EP ‘Call To Unknowns’. That EP is now out and the band is about to embark on a tour that will take them around Australia and then the UK and then to take on the world. To chat to us about their new EP and other things that are a little quirky, we welcome to The Good Stuff, from Little Quirks, Jaymi . . .

Cabaret Eclectique

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:10:41 -0000

Cabaret Eclectique was born out of a Covid related experience when lots of performers had gigs cancelled. Our guest today decided then to put on a cabaret show for Halloween to give her friends an opportunity to perform. Out of this, the Cabaret Eclectique was born. With each show Cabaret Eclectique is becoming more popular, more successful and has been showered in more glitter than a Kylie concert. Ahead of a performance at The Gal tomorrow night, we welcome to The Good Stuff, from Cabaret Eclectique, Erin . . . .

Newy's Dapper Bloke, Alex

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:21:49 -0000

Alex takes us through his top picks of where to eat in Newcastle and the Hunter!

The dilemmas of intermittent fasting

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:19:58 -0000

Listen back to the best joke from last week's open mic at Newcastle Comedy Club!

BALTA: Slow Cinema

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:16:52 -0000

Back in March, we caught up with local band Slow Cinema, a band that uniquely blends the sounds of the 70s, the 90s and the noughties. Ahead of the release of their brand new single and a tour to promote it, we welcome back to the Good Stuff, from Slow Cinema, Tim and Tyler . . . .

Seaforth

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:23:23 -0000

Country-pop duo Seaforth features two fantastic Aussie songwriters Tom Jordan and Mitch Thompson that grew up together on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. After a 14,000 km move, they are now based in Nashville, TN and have secured a worldwide deal with Sony Nashville. Seaforth will be performing here in Newcastle November 7. To chat about their incredible journey, we welcome to The Good Stuff Tom and Mitch from Seaforth . . .

NTL Landmarks

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:51:19 -0000

Newcastle 4-piece band National Landmarks (written NTL Landmarks) have been, like many artists, on hiatus for nearly three years and have only recently ventured back to doing live gigs. They have an EP called Still Flames planned for release later this year but have just released the first single from the EP - it’s called Wild and here to chat about it, the band, the EP and more, we welcome to The Good Stuff fo the first time Ryan, Gillian and Alex from National Landmarks . . .

The Blues Bombers

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:51:03 -0000

Formed back in 2003, Newcastle blues and rock n roll outfit The Blues Bombers have forged a reputation as one of the city’s leading exponents of the Blues. Featuring the unmistakable voice of ex-Witchdoctors’ lead singer Choc Erriwatta, the bass grooves of Mick King and the incredible keys player Josh Calloway, the band delivered a very impressive set at the Sound Station Festival yesterday - here to chat with us about the Bombers, the gig and more, we welcome to The Good Stuff, bass player Mick King . . .

West Best Bloc Fest

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:32:28 -0000

If you’re a lover of the finest local, original music, put aside the Sunday of the October long weekend as Newcastle hosts the biggest ever lineup of local musicians at the West Best Bloc Fest, a massive festival that celebrates local, live music across several inner city venues all on one day. To reveal more about this amazing event, we welcome to The Good Stuff Dylan Oakes, part owner of The Family Hotel and the driving force behind Bandiad Bookings and Festivals and the West Best Bloc Fest . . . .

Trip Fandino

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:32:01 -0000

4 piece Newcastle band Trip Fandino formed in 2021 and, from the time they released their debut single ‘Daytime Drinking’, the band have built a solid following, playing sold out shows both here in Newcastle and at the Sydney Oxford Arts Factory. Today, The Good Stuff is delighted to host the world premiere of ‘Killer’, their brand new single which is released next Tuesday. It’s a very cool mix of fresh and retro and we can’t wait to play it for you. To chat about the song, the band and more, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Nick from Trip Fandino . . . .

Uplifting and inspiring local initiatives

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:44:35 -0000

When it comes to good corporate citizens, the Newcastle Permanent Building Society is a local leader. The Perm, as we Novocastrians lovingly call it, supports a host of important local initiatives, making life better for those that are sick, assisting in the education of our young people and much more. To catch up on some of the good stuff The Perm is doing, we welcome to The Good Stuff The Perm’s Manager of Partnerships and Community Engagement, Kirsten Lyndon . . . .

The best cafes in Newcastle

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:42:00 -0000

Alex shares his thoughts on the coffee scene here in Newcastle!

Two Knives

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:41:34 -0000

Over the years, Newcastle has established a reputation for producing some great indie rock bands, bands that are authentic to their roots in this city and fiercely take to the stage to deliver powerhouse songs that you can rock out to and provocative songs that make you think. Two Knives are one such bad ad, following their debut single Spectrum, and the recent release of their self-titled 5-track EP, we welcome to The Good Stuff Ethan and Luke from Two Knives . . .

Emily A Smith

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:11:07 -0000

Originally from Adelaide and now a much-loved Novocastrian, Emily Smith is an accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has established a reputation as a gun guitar player. She has played with a whole host of artists and performed at some of the country’s most popular festivals. In between what have been busy weekends and sometimes globe-trotting, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Emily Smith . . .

YVETTE: Acacia Blue

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 02:59:15 -0000

Of all the bands we have seen in Newcastle, Acacia Blue would have to be in the top 5. Their smooth pop sounds and their energetic yet polished stage performances make Acacia Blue one of the stand-out acts on the live music scene right now. After two singles, the band has now released a much anticipated third single. Following the launch of that new single ‘Yvette’ last Saturday, we welcome to The Good Stuff once again Caitlin and Dave from Acacia Blue . . . .

1927: Eric Weideman

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 02:55:02 -0000

If you were a young Australian music lover during the late 1980s and early 90s, you couldn’t have missed 1927 and their string of hits blasting out of the radio. That’s When I Think Of You, Compulsory Hero, If I Could, You’ll Never Know were all huge hits that propelled 1927 to the top of the charts and to become one of the nation’s biggest bands. Such was the strength of their live shows and records that 1927 are still drawing capacity crowds wherever they perform. Ahead of a Hunter show early next month, we welcome to The Good Stuff, from 1927, lead singer Eric Weideman . .

Ruffians

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:00:29 -0000

We all know Newcastle is a creative town and music is at the centre of it. And sometimes it is the eclectic and eccentric that attracts the spotlight. Emerging from a band called The Pits, punk cabaret band Ruffians are a very different 7 piece outfit who bend our musical perceptions and make us appreciate the quirky. Imbued with a solid sense of humour and some fine horns, Ruffians have recently released a brand new single called The Other Side along with a great video to match. To chat to us about Ruffians, The Other Side and more, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Matt and Mitch from Ruffians . . .

From Spewy with Love

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:00:11 -0000

As we already know, Newcastle is overflowing with creativity making it a safe haven for artists, musicians and creatives. One of the people that have been adding to this rich culture is the artist behind From Spewy With Love who is here in-studio with us right now. From Spewy With Love celebrates the city of Newcastle and its residents through depiction, documentation, collaboration, and humour. Reminding everyone to support local because this city is beautiful. Well, most of the time. It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome to TGS, the artist behind From Spewy With Love . . .

A jam dedicated to the Merewether Baths

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 03:46:31 -0000

John Oreilly has been creating FLIP (Freestyle local impromptu) jams inspired by some of our most iconic landmarks here in Newcastle. Listen back to hear the latest jam by John Oreilly!

Thelma Plum

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0000

When it comes to celebrating the increasing success of our Indigenous artists here in Australia, Thelma Plum comes to mind. From an unknown artist sending her songs through to Unearthed in 2012 to hitting number 4 on the ARIA charts with her debut album Better In Blak in 2019, and winning a whole host of awards and accolades, Thelma’s star continues to rise. Ahead of her show at The Cambridge later this month, it’s an honour to welcome to The Good Stuff, Thelma Plum . . .

Dad jokes and other ramblings

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:41:25 -0000

Elliott from the Newcastle Comedy Club joins us to share the best joke from last weeks open mic night!

MUST haves this week in Newcastle!

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:39:26 -0000

This week's food picks from Alex, Newy's Dapper Bloke. Listen back as Alex shares his experience at the Blooming Garden on Beaumont Street.

Viper Creek Band: Damien Baguley

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:37:51 -0000

The Viper Creek band started over a decade ago as the brainchild of local musician Damien Baguley. Apart from the classic ‘My Hometown’ single that is playing regularly here on NLR, the band have released a swag of songs and been nominated for a host of awards including the Golden Guitars. They’ve released a brand new single called ‘Night Needs You’ and are embarking on a lengthy tour to promote the single - ahead of a Newcastle show this Friday night, we welcome to The Good Stuff from The Viper Creek Band, the man himself, Damien Baguley . . . .

Lachlan Edwards

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:51:05 -0000

Lachlan Edwards is a local singer/songwriter whose organic, earthy sounds are winning fans everywhere. His song ‘Once More’ has, so far, received over 130,000 streams on Spotify and is still going. He has a brand new single out. It’s called ‘Been Tryin’ and the video for the song is released this week. To chat about himself, the song, the video and more, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Lachlan Edwards . . .

PSYCHO: Loons

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:04:43 -0000

Known for their energetic live shows, Newcastle 4 -piece band Loons claim they will “take you on a journey through your subconscious universe”. The boys have been playing some mighty shows including the recent Grooves On The Green event at Adamstown Bowlo plus supports for bands like The Rions and The Grogans. Last Friday they released their brand new single Psycho and to chat about the band, the single and more, we welcome to The Good Stuff, from Loons, Elijah, Bailey and Cooper . . . .

Collidescope

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:03:38 -0000

Collidescope are a local 3-piece band that are making waves around the country. Following the release of their debut EP ‘Old Mistakes’, the band have embarked on a tour to promote the EP, including a hometown headline show to a packed house at The Cambridge last Friday night. To celebrate the EP and ahead of the next tour show in Brisbane this weekend, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Peter Perry from Collidescope . . .

ALL ACCESS: Punk'd

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:31:06 -0000

ALL ACCESS: PUNK’D is a high-energy show that is a tribute to the biggest pop punk and emo bands in the world. We’re talking about bands like Blink 182, The Offspring, Green Day, Good Charlotte, Sum 41, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy and Simple Plan. The band are about to start ripping up stages across the Hunter and joining us to talk more about it is king punk Jesse

SULT

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:29:19 -0000

Powerhouse duo SULT comprises two sisters, Cori and Paige York, who are creating a big buzz in the music industry. Hailing from Wollongong, the duo have released two singles so far and have just released a third called ICK. They haven’t got a Newcastle show scheduled any time soon but we hope the interview will convince them to do a show here, so welcome to The Good Stuff, one half of SULT - Cori York . . .

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0000

Apart from having one of the best band names around, Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers is an all femme band from Canberra who play what has been described as a ‘gritty, nostalgic grunge pop’. They have played at some of the country’s major music festivals and supported some of Australia’s finest acts. Along with their music, the band are also concerned with many of the issues facing women and young people in the crazy, turbulent world. Ahead of their show at The Cambridge this month, we welcome to The Good Stuff, from Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers - Anna . . .

Oo La La: Newy's Dapper Bloke

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:10:38 -0000

Alex brings us his top picks on where to eat this week in Newcastle and the Hunter!

An impromptu local jam

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:05:30 -0000

Local singer/songwriter John Oreilly has been busy creating impromptu jams inspired by local locations and history. Listen back to hear one of those performances, this one in particular features The Star Hotel!

Chiefly De Gallo

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:30:00 -0000

The Chiefly brand is rapidly becoming one of Newcatle’s best known, famous for its wonderfully delicious sandwiches. Chiefly East opened in 2018 to be followed by the opening of Chiefly West near the Newcastle Interchange. Now, the guys have some BIG news - to reveal all, we welcome to The Good Stuff Benny and Ali from Chiefly . . . .

Theo Landish

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:30:43 -0000

Theo Landish is a local 17 year old student who attends Callaghan College. He is also a talented young rapper/singer who has just been announced as one of the five finalists in Unearthed High for 2022. As we count down to the revealing of the national winner, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Theo Landish . . .

You're a cute house

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:30:04 -0000

Brady from the Newcastle Comedy Club joins us to share the best joke from last weeks open mic night!

The Rogue Scholar

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 01:30:25 -0000

The Rogue Scholar is a newish Brewpub and live music venue situated in Union Street between King & Hunter streets. Opening in late 2020, it is already making a name for itself for its live music, its stable of homegrown beverages and its excellent rooftop bar. To tell us more of The Rogue Scholar story, we welcome to The Good Stuff, Adam Hardy

Mango Avenue

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:39:07 -0000

Mango Avenue cemented their line-up in 2019 and released their debut EP Lakeside Poco the same year. Initially, their sound had a coastal, surf vibe but, with their forthcoming single Polly, the music continues to evolve. Ahead of a big show the guys are performing in town tonight and at the end of a week where Mango Avenue has been the Feature Artist on TGS, we welcome to the studio Kurt, Harry, Jasper & Marlon from Mango Avenue . . . .

FRIGHTFULLY GOOD: Anne and Renata

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:38:39 -0000

Anne and Renata are the much loved hosts of Spooky Sundays, without doubt one of the most popular shows here on Newcastle Live Radio. From live tarot readings to assessing the credibility of spiritual things for sale online, Anne and Renata deliver not only an absorbing look into all things unearthly but the show is hilarious - last week’s episode heard Renata tell a story while Anne provided sound effects - it was VERY funny. With a growing audience all over the globe, Anne and Renata have taken time out of their busy day to visit - welcome to The Good Stuff, Anne and Renata . . .

Rock Revolution

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:57:30 -0000

Rock Revolution is the youngest band that we here at The Good Stuff have ever had in the studio. It features Jamie 16 Years lead guitar, Jacob 12 yrs Bass , Ethan 13yrs drums and Evie 14yrs Singer. They have already played quite a few venues around Newcastle and have just transitioned from a cover band to writing and performing their own music. Today we get to play the tracks that Rock Revolution currently have recorded for the first time on radio so it's a pleasure to welcome to The Good Stuff Jacob, Ethan, Evie and Jamie of Rock Revolution . . .

EXPOSITION: Me and Friends

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:18:00 -0000

Me and Friends are a band that has recently popped up on the Newcastle music scene bringing with them a fresh sound and a whole load of optimistic vibes. Listen back to learn about their formation and what they have planned for the future, which to Steve and Bonnie seems very bright.

Throw a shrimp on the barbie

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:14:58 -0000

This week, Alex is heading out to try Korean BBQ for the first time! Alex is also very generous in telling us about a journey that he has been on since January last year.

EXCUSES: heddy's revenge

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:33:00 -0000

Mainstays in the Newcastle music scene, heddy's revenge broke down boundaries in the 90's with their defiant approach to delivering a unique indie, punk and pub rock blend. Now, in July 2022, the band are releasing their 4th and 5th singles since reforming - 'Don't You Love Me Anymore' and 'Excuses'. The Good Stuff was honoured to premiere these tracks back to back and have a chat about them!

Be sure to pre-save here: https://gyro.to/DontYouLoveMeAnymore

Elestial

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:41:12 -0000

Newcastle Indie-Pop artist and singer/songwriter Elestial joins us to chat about what she has already achieved and her plans for the future.

Paris Grace

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:33:27 -0000

Local singer/songwriter Paris Grace is set to release her second EP 'Things In Colour' this Saturday morning! Paris joins us to chat about everything coming up for her and a live performance in studio.

WILD: Kirsty Lee-Akers

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:32:50 -0000

The only artist to have won 3 of Australian Country Music’s major prizes, Kirsty Lee-Akers joins us live to chat about her new album 'Wild' and her upcoming performance at Cessnock Leagues Club.

Jack River

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:40:00 -0000

Jack River is an absolute trailblazer for young Australians and is doing her part to change the narrative of our national story. We catch up following her latest release 'Real Life' to chat about all things Jack River.

House of Dreams; Alex Lloyd

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:59:10 -0000

Alex Lloyd has just started his 'Alive and Amazing' tour which will feature his latest single 'House of Dreams'. We catch up with Alex to chat about his journey, his song 'House of Dreams' and what we can expect on the tour!

The Street of Burgs

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:28:35 -0000

Newy's Dapper Bloke, Alex joins us to let us know his top picks on where to eat for the week ahead!

POLYSERENA: Tyrone Noonan

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:24:24 -0000

This year, Katie and Tyrone Noonan will join forces once again to bring the Polyserena album to life during a special tour to celebrate its 20 year anniversary! We catch up with Tyrone Noonan ahead of the tour to chat about his influences and his memories from the time Polyserena debuted at #1!

The benefits of a bidet

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:09:45 -0000

Elliott from the Newcastle Comedy Club joins us to share a snippet from Ethan Bentley's set from last week's open mic night!

Pikou Panez

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:42:16 -0000

This Wednesday marks the start of an indefinite hiatus for local band Pikou Panez. Mia and Rose join us to chat about their unique sound and their plans for the future.

Oh My Papa!

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:40:40 -0000

Oh My Papa is the most recent addition to The Humble Thai and The Grateful Thai family. Co-owner, Nikki joins us to discuss their success and chat about what to expect when you check out this beautiful restaurant.

A dark day for Aus music lovers

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:37:09 -0000

Radio Monitor has compiled a mid-year report on Australian radio airplay which has revealed that no Australian artists made the top 20 most played on radio. Newcastle Live's very own Dan Beasley joins us to unpack what this means for our music industry here in Australia.

Jam's Karaoke & Bar

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:27:31 -0000

Co-owner of Jam's Karaoke & Bar, Andrew joins us to chat about this venue which has quickly become a local staple for a great night out!

Chloe Gill

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Local singer/songwriter Chloe Gill will not only be releasing a live version of her single 'Die Alone' tomorrow but will also be supporting Kate Ceberano! We welcome Chloe to The Good Stuff to chat about her journey so far and celebrate the live version of 'Die Alone' with an acoustic performance live in studio.

The story of an adrenaline junkie

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:03:20 -0000

Brady joins us with a snippet from the open mic night at Newcastle Comedy Club!

Kav Temperley

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:58:54 -0000

Eskimo Joe frontman Kav Temperley is known for his legendary voice which has been noted as the soundtrack of a generation. Kav is about to release his third solo album and head out on the road, making a stop here in Newcastle at The Gal on August 10.

The best feeds in Newy

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:53:11 -0000

Newy's Dapper Bloke Alex joins us to share his top picks on where to eat this week in Newcastle and the Hunter.

Fanny Lumsden & Jenny Mitchell

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:57:08 -0000

Singer/songwriters Jenny Mitchell and Fanny Lumsden join us to chat about their upcoming performance at Lizotte's Newcastle. Fanny speaks about her hopes for the inaugural year of Bigsound Country as their official ambassador and Jenny gives us a sneak peak into her debut album 'Tug of War'.

Molly Poppinz

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:22:47 -0000

Local drag queen Molly Poppinz has just been announced as a cast member on Rupaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 2. Listen back as we find out how Molly first got into drag and what she's most excited to share about her drag this season!

You Am I

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:07:00 -0000

Andy Kent from You Am I joins us prior to their performance at The Cambridge. We chat about their extensive career and dive into some special behind-the-scenes moments.

Boy and Bear

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 02:48:00 -0000

We're joined by Tim from Boy and Bear to chat about their incredible career and their upcoming performance at The Cambridge.

PASS THE TIME: Blind Bistro

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:25:00 -0000

Indie 3 piece band Blind Bistro have just released their latest single 'Pass The Time' which features their late lead singer John McKenzie. It was a pleasure to chat with them about the release and the future of Blind Bistro

Not Good, Not Bad

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 01:49:00 -0000

Local band Not Good, Not Bad are set to release their debut album on July 8! We are joined by Teleah and Jorden to chat about the album and hear a sneaky preview of one of the tracks

THE GUTTER; dust

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 03:27:00 -0000

After racking up quite a bit of attention within the Newcastle music scene, local band dust join us to discuss their third single 'The Gutter' and their plans for the rest of 2022.

YOUR BLUE EYES: Corey Legge

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:18:00 -0000

Following the release of his third album 'What Now', Corey Legge joins us to discuss the single 'Your Blue Eyes'. You can catch Corey live at The Stag and Hunter this Saturday night!

FACE IT: Elijah Amoss

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:28:00 -0000

On the back of his fourth release 'face it', local rapper Elijah Amoss joins us live in studio to chat about his journey and what his plans are for the rest of 2022. Elijah has conquered a lot in life and continues to give back to others locally through music.

OUI OUI! Newy's Dapper Bloke provides The Good Stuff

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:26:00 -0000

Fried chicken croissants, lobster clubs and a reuben toastie, the best feeds that you can grab locally this week!

LISA'S LIST: When did fairytales get so messed up?

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 01:44:00 -0000

Rumplestiltskin, Dot and the Kangaroo and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory... what do these have in common? They're all meant for children but have also been uncovered as nightmare fuel for those of us who have grown up.

LOST DOG: Bec Sandridge

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:26:00 -0000

The fearless, bold and unique Bec Sandridge joins us to chat about her upcoming EP 'Lost Dog'and the release of her brand new single 'Cost of Love'. We also journey back in time to some iconic moments within her career and find out what's ahead!

Kid On A Leash

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:23:00 -0000

Local band Kid On A Leash join us to premiere their latest single 'Just Give Me A Second' prior to it's release on July 1! Be sure to pre-save the track on your preferred streaming platform

IGNORANCE: Lost Plaza

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:14:00 -0000

Local band Lost Plaza join us to premiere their latest release 'Ignorance' and chat about their plans for the year ahead!

THE BUOYS: The biggest scam of all

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:01:00 -0000

Pioneers of femme rock, The Buoys have just been announced as support for the Arctic Monkeys. We chat about their stellar career so far and the huge year ahead - including the exclusive title drop of their new single which we can look forward to for the end of this year.