Newcastle Music Directory

Welcome to the Newcastle Music Directory. This site features thousands of links to music related websites from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley. The Newcastle region is situated on the East coast of Australia about 200km north of Sydney and has a thriving music scene.

Online continuously since 1999 and updated daily, the Newcastle Music Directory has over 8000 pages of information about the local music scene. Read more about the project here.


Jaywalker Light and Shade Tour

Jaywalker Shade and Light Tour"There's a certain subtle grace & intelligence in this collection of acoustic pop/rock songs, delivered with enough quiet passion ..." Michael Smith, Drum Media

Jaywalker are a Central Coast band who's music is based around the writing of singer songwriter Jason Hicks and his collaboration with Bob Allen (guit), James Dennett (drums), and Luke Davies (Bass).

The last two years have seen the band move ahead in leaps and bounds and perform to many appreciative and supportive crowds, including a tour with Xavier Rudd, supports with Kate Miller-Heidke, Diesel, Jon Stevens, Jack Jones as well as sold out shows including The Vanguard where they released their well received debut single "You Live You Learn".

Jaywalker were nominated as finalists in four categories in the recent 2009 Newcastle Music Awards, with Jason taking out the award for Best Male Vocal 2009. The guys were also runners up in the 2007 People's Choice category of the Australia wide Music Oz Awards. A tribute to the support of their dedicated fan base. The band recorded their debut album "The Light & Shade" in January 2010 followed by an East Coast album tour using the funds granted by the Contemporary Music Touring Program.

The band will be launching their new album at Lizotte's, Central Coast on Thursday February 11.

Jaywalker treks up the F3 the following night to perform at the Northern Star Hotel in Hamilton where the band will be joined by special guest Melanie Horsnell.

For more information about Jaywalker visit www.jaywalker.com.au



Kindred - Ignite The Machine

Kindred - Ignite The MachineNewcastle based metal band Kindred have recently finished recording their latest CD "Ignite The Machine".

Kindred will be supporting Daysend in Newcastle at the Cambridge Hotel on Friday, March 19.
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Gig Archive

Gig ArchiveDid you know that the Newcastle Music Directory published over 12,000 events in 2009?

Explore all these events and more in the Gig Archive.
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Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast Gig Guide

Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast Gig GuideTake a look at the Gig Guide. A comprehensive look at the next two weeks of the best music the local scene has to offer. Browse through hundreds of upcoming gigs by local bands and musicians.
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Local Recording Studios

Local Recording StudiosGot some great songs but need to record them so the world can listen? Take a look at our huge list of local recording studios.

All studios listed are located within 100km of Newcastle, so you're guaranteed to find someone local.
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