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• Newcastle Recording Studio - Raymond Terrace based recording studio supplying audio production, music tuition and sound reinforcement and lighting hire, this micro studio delivers broadcast quality products.
• Sureshot Recordings - ure Shot Studios represents the combining of talents between Sure Shot Records and Raw Demos Recording Studios. This partnership began at Kings Park, in Sydney, before relocating to the present Dolly's Flat location on the picturesque Mid North Coast of New South Wales.
• Within The Crypt - Alternative nightclub operating monthly at the Lass O'Gowrie Hotel featuring goth, metal and 80's music. Formed out of the ashes of the Necropolis Nightclub.
• Soundlounge - SoundLounge is a music co-operative - a network of independent artists working collaboratively to organise gigs, tours, release albums and promotion.
• Centauri Audio - Centauri Audio repair virtually anything electronic associated with live music, including amplifiers, mixers, effects units, lighting control, cables etc. We are also warranty repair agents for Yamaha Pro Audio, QSC, Allen & Heath, FBT, Kustom, dB Technologies and others.
• Musicrazy - Music tuition by Judith Hulson-Calvert. Based on the Central Coast.
• Central Coast Rehearsal Studios - Central Coast Rehearsal Studios offering 3 rooms. State of the art P.A. systems Air Con, Flat Load, Storage available. Fair Prices. Cheap demo recording & P.A Hire with lights From Small to Huge Call 43 255 224 or 0418 292284
• Mum Says Rock - Supplying sound and lighting hire to the Mid-North Coast. Based in Taree, MSR Sound and Lighting focus on customised service.
• Sound Planet Music - Soundplanet Music was founded in March 2007. The company was originally named Blueprint Music and started for hosting events on the Central Coast, but since then has furthered expansion along the east coast of Australia and branched itself into areas of artist management, co-ordinating bookings and tours.
• Central Coast Guitar Services - Central Coast Guitar Services is a family owned business with over 50yrs combined experience in guitar repairs/servicing and electrical engineering. Operated by Dan and Michael Granero and located on the Central Coast.
• Value Audio - Value Audio, stage sound and lighting, has been around Newcastle for over 20 years. They provide trucks, road crew, sound and lights, sound engineer and lighting technician. They have the equitment capable of providing you with sound and lighting for: Clubs, Nightclubs, halls (small and large), outdoor events, restaurants, reception centers, weddings and all other venus.
• Ramble Rose - Newcastle based video production company.
• Ross Fiddes Music - Ross Fiddes, music teacher, conductor, composer and lawyer. His website contains information about music tuition and music services he provides, as well there is a multimedia selection of his music and/or performances, and shortly, downloadable sheet music.
• Newcastle Network - The Newcastle Network is designed to promote Newcastle nightclubs, pubs, clubs and local music acts and to inform Newcastle's partygoers about social events and upcoming promotional deals. They plan to create a community site through regular social events such as meets, pub crawls, bowling nights, poker events and BBQ's.
• Famous Sound & Lighting - Famous Sound And Lighting is a company based in Newcastle, specialising in P.A sound, stage and lighting gear hire. We cater to ALL tastes/music styles and budgets, and promise to meet and beat ANY quote provided by any P.A and lighting hire company.
• Gecko Rock Promotions - Gecko Rock is dedicated to supporting local original Music in the Newcastle, Maitland, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens areas.
• Castle Under Siege - Promoters of live hardcore and punk music.
• Snuff Records - Snuff Records is a record label based in Ashtonfield that focuses on Punk, Hardcore and Metal music. Established in Septerber 2007.
• Ugmo Records - UgmoRecords was created in early 2006 by Liam O'Brien and Lachlan Willis.
• 2HRN - 2HRN 1629AM is an Australian radio station, based in Cooks Hill, Newcastle. It is a community radio station that is licensed to, and serving Newcastle and surrounding areas. It operates at 1629 kilohertz on the AM band.
• Suntone Studios - Suntone Studios is a 32 track digital recording studio based at Terrigal operated by producer/engineer Tim Sheumack.
• Transcendental Music Productions - Transcendental Music Productions is a music production facility based in Lake Macquarie. It is owned and run by long serving electronic music composer Justin Wolthers. Justin specialises in music for theatre, film, jingles with or without voice overs, and production for other artists.
• Coreatorium - Coreatorium is a blog that is putting the word out there for the local music scenein the areas around Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Features regular EP Reviews, interviews and podcasts.
• Julie Logan - Julie Logan, Master of Early Childhood Education, B.Ed (Primary Music), Dip Teach (Special Education), is a specialist in early childhood music education. She has extensive experience in designing and implementing music programs for 0-5 children’s programs, early intervention services, primary schools, and the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music.
• Little Pie Production - Production company operated by Mitch Cairns that started in 2007.
• Novacore Music - Novacore Music exists for local & touring musicians to harness the power of music & spread their message to society. Created not only to provide a home for musicians about to enter the scene but also to provide a platform for up & coming musicians to leap from. Novacore Music is a monthly event, that is looking to develop it on a more regular basis & doesn't discriminate against genre's, though does provide a common theme to it's shows.
• Capulet Studios - Capulet Studios is an independently run and owned recording studio, based in Newcastle. They do recordings including EP's and demo's, and have helped out young bands in Newcastle's Hardcore/Metal scene.
• The Drum Shop - The Drum Shop Newcastle is one of Australia' largest drum stores with over 70 drum kits, more than 400 cymbals, over 60 snare drums and massive amounts of percussion, hardware, sticks, skins and electronics.
• Christina's Music Studio - Private piano and theory lessons from Christina Bergehed who is based in Cardiff South.
• Newcastle All Ages Advertisment - MySpace profile set up to promote the all ages music scene in Newcastle.
• Sound Ideas Newcastle - Sound Ideas is a 32 Track Protools studio based in Newcastle Australia that has been in operation since 2002. The studio is owned & run by multi-instrumentalist & sound engineer Robbie Long.
• Star 104.5 - Central Coast based radio station. Part of the DMG Radio Australia Group. Broadcasts from Erina.
• Teach Me To Play - Music lessons run by Foleys and Muso's Corner. Located at 1 National Park Street, Newcastle West.
• Rosie's School of Rock - Music tuition company run by Craig Rosevear, located at the intersection of King and Steel Streets between Mc Donalds and Market Town, Newcastle.
• Beats 'n' Breaks - Beats 'n' Breaks is a combined hip hop and electronica event, which encompasses local Newcastle crews/outfits with nationally-recognised headline acts in both genres. The main objective for the event is to raise awareness and appreciation of hip hop and electronic music within the local community, as part of the Newcastle Music Week initiative.
• Stratford Music - Stratford Music is a newborn business on the Central Coast of N.S.W. It is a combination of an amazing music shop specialising in new, pre-owned & vintage guitars aswell as an ambient, relaxed & inviting coffee lounge.
• I'm With The Band Zine - With the Band Zine features interviews, articles and photographs of local musicians. The site is run by Matthew Packer, a photographer and avid supporter of the local music scene. The site was launched in early 2007 and features a gig guide, music reviews and other regular updates.
• Fridge Studios - Ourimbah based recording studio. Operating since 1997.
• Mosh Magazine - Mosh magazine is a monthly music magazine for Newcastle/Hunter Valley bands. It's pages are filled with interviews, music reviews and upcoming gigs.
• Audio In - Audio In is an organisation formed by young musicians and music lovers of the Central Coast to organise all ages music events. They call on local, interstate and international touring bands of all shapes and styles to unite with them by including an all ages gig as part of their tour. With support from local businesses, venues and people, they hope to arrange regular all ages gigs for Central Coast teenagers.
• CASTRO! Studios - CASTRO! studios is run by Robb Ryan, lead guitarist in Newcastle rock group CASTRO!. Robb is also an experienced recording engineer, capable of producing quality demo recordings for you or your band.
• Walmo's Babies - Walmo's Babies is an anual gig held by TAFE students at Hunter Campus.
• Mobile Mellenium DJ's - With 10 years experience in the music industry, Mobile Millennium DJ's can design a package to suit your needs. With a large range of music to suit every taste and age group from the 60's through to the latest hits their DJ's are committed making your night a success. Catering for all types of functions, from weddings to 21st birthdays, school dances to corporate functions.
• Performing Arts Newcastle - Performing Arts Newcastle (PAN) is a local community non-profit organisation established in 1997 to assist and nurture artists in the Hunter region.
• Bandwidth - A series of gigs featuring local bands. Each event is recorded and mixed into a compilation CD.
• Floyd's Lighting - Affordable lighting and sound for your party, event, wedding or promotion. Servicing the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas.
• Unity Engine - Unity Engine Recordings was established in 2005 to promote and release the electronic music and artwork of Throbgoblin, Veil and the community radio project Affected.
• Newcastle 50's Rock 'n' Roll - A group which aims to promote Rock and Roll dancing in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley and to encourage club members with the same interest to attend group outings at various rock and roll venues.
• GRB Stage Lighting - GRB Stage Lighting is based on the Central Coast. They are specialists in entertainment lighting from small to large events, catering for Live bands, coporate events, high schools,dance parties,clubs or any function or event requiring professional lighting.
• Gooch Audio - Gooch Records is a recording service owned and operated by ex-Sydney sider Michael Figucio and based in Newcastle. Using high end modern and vintage equipment blended with nearly two decades of experience and education, he produces radio and television broadcast quality recordings tailored to most budgets.
• The Commune at MySpace.com - Rehearsal opened up in Mayfield in the old Ballistic location. Brand New P.A installed with carpet and Air conditioning. Rates are $15 an hour for the first 2 hours and then $10 an hour for every hour after that.
• Reason - A compilation CD featuring some of the best Christian artists from the Hunter Region. Organised by Youth for Christ Hunter Region, and my project is headed up by Tallman.
• 12 Mile Tombstone - 12 Mile Tombstone are a 5 piece metal-core band that formed in January 2006. In mid 2006 the band parted ways with their front man and long time friend Damien Barnes but quickly found vocalist James Dunn to take his place. Other band members are Nathan Jones, guitars/vocals, James Overend, guitars/vocals, Mitchell Elliot, bass, Cameron Overend, drums/vocals.
• Port Stephens Music Alliance - Port Stephens Music Alliance or P.S.M.A are a group of like minded individuals from the Port Stephens area dedicated to the growth and sustainability of music within the community for future generations. Their main goal is to obtain a consistent and permanent residence to expose the youth and peoples of our community to music from near and far in hopes of sparking an interest and a growth in musical events in the Port Stephens shire.
• RAW Music and Media Group - Based in Gosford on the NSW Central Coast, Raw Music was set up in 1996 as a one-person operation. Since that time it has grown in size and now represents the new works of INXS publishing, the musical interests of Michael Hutchence, manages acts, provides services to the biz, and music licensing services to ad agencies. The music SIDE of the business provides artist services including tour support admin for bands, their management and record companies as needed. Often we are appointed to represent a band or artists in between managers or during the development of their project.
• Light Entertainment - Light Entertainment is a professional lighting and audio hire, sales, installation, production and training company currently based on the Central Coast.
• Newcastle Gig Guide - Comprehensive gig guide from Newcastle pubs, clubs and venues, updated weekly.
• Reverb Street Press - Street press with a Newcastle/Hunter Valley focus. Fist issue was launched in August 2006.
• Shining Isle Rock Opera - From the producers of the sell-out season of RENT comes the locally written production of THE SHINING ISLE to rock the Civic Playhouse in October 2006. Using the energy of a live rock show, and the sentiments of an opera, the Shining Isle is an action, adventure, and love story about the battle between the forces of creation and destruction. From local writers Gareth Hudson (from The Good) and Nick Higginbotham and presented by JJK Productions, Shining Isle is directed by Jason King (Rent and Children of Eden) and musically directed by composer Gareth Hudson.
• A Silent Review - A Silent Review Newcastle plans to become the go to place for reviews in the local music industry. Whether it be a bands latest show, latest song, film clip or the latest music fest held in newcastle.
• Lucky Country Hotel - Upcoming gigs and events at the Lucky Country Hotel, situated on the corner of Crown and Hunter Streets Newcastle.
• Big Apachee MySpace Page - Information about upcoming Big Apachee artists and upcoming shows.
• Dorian Mode - Dorian Mode is one of Australia's leading jazz performers. He sat for a degree in composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, studying jazz piano with Mike Nock, arranging with Roger Frampton and Bill Motzing and orchestration with Bozidar Kos. On leaving the conservatorium he released an independent C.D. with the cheeky retro title: Man, Dig that Groovy Mode. This earned him a publishing contract with Mushroom and a deal with a leading jazz label in Japan. He is currently head of the jazz dept at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music.
• Central Coast Noise - A site dedicated to Central Coast music regardless of age, style, popularity, signed or unsigned, fashion, genre.
• Musical City - Musical City is an East Coast musical instrument retail distributor. A family owned Business established since 1964. Servicing the New South Wales N.S.W., Victoria VIC, Queensland QLD, and Canberra area. Recently relocated to their new premises at 46 Hunter Street in Newcastle's historic East End, Musical City now offers an extensive range of quality instruments for every budget.
• Just ... - Just... are a four piece Punk/Emo/Rock/Progressive influenced band from Newcastle, who formed in the July of 2003. They were been selected to play at YouthRock '05 and YouthRock '06, which pits the top 40 bands in NSW against each other. Also they have finished in the top 3 in 5 of their last 6 Battle of the Bands competitions - including taking out First place at both Singleton Battle of the Bands (August '05) and the Hunter Reigon Battle of the Bands in April 2006. In 2006 they completed their Debut EP "Jealousy's a Curse".
• Le Minibus - A mixture of European Gypsy music, French tracks and tangos, Greek, klezmer and American jug music. Vocalist and fiddle player Su Morley says the music of Le Minibus is danceable and uplifting. 'Django'-style guitar rhythms, gypsy fiddle, wild clarinet, accordion, grooving double bass, bouzouki, banjo, quirky percussion and harmony vocals.
• The Big Empty - The Big Empty is a three piece from Newcastle; NSW who are tearing up the local scene and blowing their audiences away with their creative and catchy rock/pop/ blues style. Guitarist/ vocalist, Grant 'Joe Holiday' Hanlon, is self taught on guitar and vocals and after 2 years of jamming in his bedroom he took his passion to the stage. He preformed various incarnations for around seven years until the big empty was born. Drummer, Michelle 'Lucy Sugarcube' Ryan, always had a passion for the drums, although her first instrument was actually the violin at age 14. At 17 her desire to play drums became a reality. Lucy had drum lessons for 2 years, then pursued drumming further and studied at The Institute of Music in Sydney (2002). She received a High Distinction for drums and graduated overall with a distinction. Bass guitarist Alan 'Teddybear' Whitehead is first and foremost a drummer. Driven by a teenage obsession with Dave Lombardo's drumming style Alan put his all into learning about drums and rhythm. From then on Alan has continued to expand his musical knowledge and love for rhythm by taking an interest in hand percussion, bass guitar and improvisation.
• City Music Shop - Situated at 799 Hunter Street , Newcastle West, City Music Shop houses a digital studio, music school and sells musical instruments and equipment.
• The Understudy - Music by Lucinda Hearn, a Newcastle based singer/songwriter.
• The Instant - Born in 1999 as Audiophile, the band spent the best part of five years, playing shows around Newcastle, Sydney and Melbourne. 2005 saw the band take a break from the live music scene to pursue travel, love, art and other music projects. (Purplene & Firekites) Rejuvinated and with new levels of inspiration, the band have reformed under new band name 'The Instant'.
• Mark Wells - Mark Wells first picked up a guitar at 8 years of age, and joined his first band in high school with long-time friends Tim Russell, Matt Plummer and Alexander McIntyre as lead singer of Supersonic. Now Mark is set to carve out a solo career with his infectious brand of pop/rock songwriting and his energetic live show.
• The Lockup Garage - Radio program featuring local music. Airs at 7PM Monday nights on 2CCC 96.3FM.
• Mitch Cairns - Mitch Cairns is an accomplished bass player who has performed n many local bands including Qwake, Fumi Boca. He also played the role of John Deacon in the Queen tribute show 'Champions of the World'.
• MP Imagery - Rock photography service run by Mathew Packer.
• Dale Willis - Dale Willis began playing guitar at the age of 7 when his father showed him D, G and A7 then taught him his first tune 'Home Among theGum Trees'. This later led on to performing with his dad, Gerry Willis and John French who played shows in the southern NSW region of Australia as the popular country duo 'Timbuck Two'. During his secondary schooling, he performed with school bands for a number of years as lead guitarist, and was a featured performer at the Billabong High School Variety Concert in 1994 playing 'Stevies Blues' to a backing track he had composed on the family's Yamaha keyboard. Aside from jamming with garage-bands and playing with his dad, Dale joined his first band - 'Country Party'- at age 16. He played lead guitar in festivals and clubs for this country/rock outfit for about a year. Currently, aside from producing and teaching, Dale is focusing on composing original material and performing his unique style of Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar at venues around Australia. He has shared the stage with the likes of Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool/Mondo Rock), Richard Clapton, Gina Jefferies, Rod McCormick and Kamahl. 2004 saw Dale raise the bar, being named the 2004 Australian Fingerstyle Champion. Later that same year he took out the USA Songwriting Competition (Instrumental Category) - only the second Australian to do so. He was also named runner-up in the International Acoustic Music Awards shortly after. He plans on releasing his first full album in 2006.
• Darken Records at myspace.com - Established in November 2004, Darken Records is an independently owned and run label based in Newcastle. The label aims to help out bands and the Australian hardcore/punk music scene, focusing on punk, hardcore, screamo, thrash, power violence, metalcore and acoustic music.
• Bunson - Introducing the newest Emo/Nu Metal outfit Bunson. This three piece will take you on a music journey with their encapsulating whispers and their melodic roars. Bunson's stage presence keeps audiences enthralled with their quirky stage set up and their highly vigorous stage antics. The band has tasted early success by supporting names such as the Screaming Jets, Machine Gun Fellatio, Lo-Tel, On Inc, Testeagles and The Sick Puppies. They have also received regular airplay on many radio stations throughout the country, reaching #9 in Milwaukee and Buffalo for 8 weeks, and remaining on high rotation in Southern California and New York. A dash of Incubus, a slurp of Sunk Loto, dollop of Lost Prophets, Glass Jaw and Taproot with just a splash of Silverchair, mixed together with a good dose of emotional torment and you have the tasty makings of the fresh new sound of Bunson.
• Cambridge Hotel on myspace.com - Comprehensive list of upcoming gigs at the Cambridge Hotel.
• Central Coast Leagues Club Jazz Legue - The Central Coast Jazz League was formed in 1993 as an internal club of Central Coast Leagues CLub to show support for live jazz and to provide a social group for jazz lovers on the Central Coast . Its aims are to promote an appreciation of all jazz music and to foster its development. Membership is open to any current member of Central Coast Leagues CLub.
• All Sound and Lighting - All Sound and Lighting is an innovative company on the Central Coast of NSW catering for professional audio and lighting requirements.
• A1 Audio - A1 Audio is an Adamstown based PA, Lighting & AV hire company. A1 has a full retail shop and specialises in the supply of professional audio equipment including dj equipment, music software, Yamaha, JBL and many other quality sound & lighting brands. A1 also has its own installation division doing everything from stage curtains, lighting, sound to inteligent paging/audio systems. A1 also installs the high quality Nightlife music video systems.
• 'The Newcastle Song' by Bob Hudson - The Newcastle Song, written and performed by folk singer and broadcaster Bob Hudson, who was one of the original presenters on the ABC's rock station Double Jay (2JJ). The Newcastle Song went to #1 all over the country in March 1975, making it one of the surprise hits of the year. It was a live recording of a 20-minute satirical monologue telling of the the exploits of Normie, a young Newcastle 'hoon', as he cruises along Hunter street in his hotted-up car on a Saturday night.

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• Radio - Hunter Radio Stations and Programs
• Larger Bands and Orchestras - Marching Bands, Orchestras, Choirs
• Services - Management, PA Hire, MIDI files
• Shops - Local Music Stores, Instruments, Sheet Music etc
• Recording Studios - Local Recording Studios
• Mobile Discos - Music for Dances, parties etc.
• Organisations - Local music organisations.
• Record Labels - Locally based record labels.
• Media - Newspaper articles, videos, album reviews, gig reviews.
• Events - Local musical events.
• Venues - Pubs and other venues that feature live music.
• Miscellaneous - Various links including interviews, and media items.
• Managers and Agents - Artist management, booking agents, venue consultants.
• Sound and Lighting - PA hire, lighting hire, sound engineers.
• Promotion - Local music promoters.
• Photography - Photographers focusing on music and band shoots.
• Production - Producers, music production companies.
• Tuition - Music teachers and schools.

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