24/08/2026
LIFT YOUR SCENE: NEWCASTLE π οΈπ€
Want practical advice around putting on your own shows, activate new local spaces or help grow Newcastleβs all-ages music scene?
Join us for a free live music masterclass hosted by Blue Moon at 43 Bolton Street Newcastle.
Join us for a panel and community mixer covering:
β’ The economics behind turning an event idea into reality
β’ DIY shows and all-ages programming
β’ Finding venues and activating alternative spaces
β’ Building lineups, audiences and local partnerships
β’ Creating safe and welcoming live events
The Bodega Collective team will draw on its experience delivering more than 40 grassroots and professional live events, sharing practical lessons on what it takes to build events from the ground up.
Moderated by A.GIRL with insights from artists, promoters and music industry representatives.
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Saturday 29 August
β° 3:00β6:00 PM
π Food and drinks provided
ποΈ Free entry
Then head with us to King Street for Pass the Mic Newcastle.
Shout out Street University Mt Druitt PPCA MusicNSW Luna Pictures Blue Moon triple j for the support.
This initiative is supported by the NSW Government through Sound NSW
