The next few months are jam packed with fantastic music events around the Hunter. So, get your dancing shoes on!
Dashville Skyline Cosmic Country Weekender OCTOBER 4 – OCTOBER 6, 2019 The fifth chapter of Australia’s very own Cosmic Country Weekender, Dashville Skyline is ready to roll, with the full 40 artist line-up revealed for this year’s three-day boutique long weekend escape. The laid-back camping music festival returns to Dashville from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6 2019 (NSW’s Labour Day Long weekend). A celebration of alternative country music and the surrounding roots culture in its varied forms, the festival gives music lovers the option to purchase single day tickets or full event three-day passes. In 2019, alongside over 40 live performances, the ultra-chilled countrified camping festival will host a plethora of additional fun and attractions for the whole family including, mouth-watering American-inspired food and bevvies, boutique market stalls, an animal petting zoo, live radio sessions and a first for the festival with a big music gear swap meet where music enthusiasts are encouraged to bring along some wares they are keen to trade.
FEATURING ARCHIE ROACH + WAGONS + WILLIAM CRIGHTON + TAMI NEILSON (NZ) + THE KILL DEVIL HILLS + EMILY WURRAMARA + KEVIN BENNETT & THE FLOOD + FANNY LUMSDEN + AMY MONTGOMERY (IRE) + ALBI & THE WOLVES (NZ) & MORE
This That NOVEMBER 9, 2019 Now in its fifth year, This That brings together another hit line-up of amazing artists. Selling out every year, you better get in quick and grab a ticket. With a huge line-up announced first by the team at triple j, the 2019 edition features 21 must-see local and international acts. Newcastle’s Wickham Park will be pumping with electronic tunes alongside impressive rock, pop and hip-hop vibes. This Stage and That Stage make a return as well as mystical pop up enclave The Other. With open air stages and a mix of genres to suit all tastes, this is one not to miss.
FEATURING ALEX LAHEY + GOLDEN FEATURES + PEKING DUK + LDRU + MEG MAC + THUNDAMENTALS + SLUMBERJACK + HERMITUDE + ALI BARTER + NORTH EAST PARTY HOUSE + SAN MEI & MORE
Grapevine Gathering NOVEMBER 30, 2019 Grape Vine is back for another year of delicious wine, food and music at the Roche Estate, Hunter Valley. You’ll be sure to enjoy the finest local produce from the Hunter Valley on offer, from wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, smoked treats, slow-cooked delights to the exquisite wines and beverages. And don’t worry fellas, there’s a selection of local craft brews available alongside an overflowing list of wines for the gals. International and local acts have been hand-selected to provide the best musical experience and a great time you will never forget.
FEATURING TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB + FLIGHT FACILITIES + CROOKED COLOURS + MALLRAT + JACK RIVER + TOUCH SENSITIVE + LATE NIGHT TUFF GUY + KIRA PURUM + LOVEBIRDS + BIG WORDS & ARNO FARAJI
Wollombi at The Station OCTOBER 26, 2019 Celebrating 10 years, Wollombi Music Festival is coming to The Station Newcastle. From markets and food to great music and a well-stocked bar, you’ll be dancing the day away. This is a family friendly event and kids 12 & Under are free! This is also a green festival, so no single use plastic on site which is fantastic for the environment. And of course, there’s another killer line-up for you to enjoy.
FEATURING TIJUANA CARTEL + MINNIE MARKS + HIGHLIFE w BASSIDI KONE + DAVID ORR BAND + DECLAN KELLY MUSIC (TRIO) + THE NINTH CHAPTER + LIAM GALE & THE PONYTAILS + THE HAMILTON ALPINE CLUB + DIPLAZAR + GEORGIE JONES