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West Best Bloc Fest turning a new corner through greater all-ages appeal

A new era begins for the annual celebration of the Newcastle music scene.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 26

Bloc Fest funding boost could amplify the festival over multiple days

The Australian Government has tipped $67,000 into the festival.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2024

100 bands, 12 stages, nine venues: photos from West Best Bloc Fest

Festival brings the best Newcastle has to offer to the block.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2024

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Bloc Fest builds on strong foundation for lasting success in music scene

Bloc Fest features Gooch Palms, Adam Newling, Raave Tapes & more.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 23, 2024

West Best Bloc Fest serves up musical feast

Newcastle West was turned into a musical wonderland.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 1, 2023

West Best: Home-grown Bloc-buster returns to the city

Live and local music on Hunter, King, Steel and Union streets.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2023

Home-grown Bloc-buster returns for bigger sequel

The live music kicks off at 11.30am Sunday.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2023

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Acts to get around at West Best Bloc Fest

100 acts, so little time.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 24, 2023

West Best Bloc Fest to crack century with sequel

BandAid is also ready for its biggest party yet.

Newcastle Herald · May 3, 2023

Funding high note as music festival one of 16 projects to share in $800,000

"Newcastle's music scene is the healthiest I've seen it"

Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2022

Cooks & Bakers aren't afraid to serve up big ambitions

COOKS Bakers are a band who aren't afraid to chase their dreams. On October 28 the Newcastle indie-rock three-piece will release their latest single Moment I'm Gone, which they hope will be the opening single of their eventual debut album in 2023. The single will also kick-start their biggest tour…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2022

West Best Bloc Fest to keep the neighbourly vibe

THE inaugural West Best Bloc Fest made a big splash in the Newcastle arts and culture scene, but promoter Dylan Oaks isn't planning on rapid expansion.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2022

West Best Bloc Fest hits the right notes

It was billed as the 'biggest celebration of local music the city has ever seen' and it didn't disappoint.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2022

Festival repaints the city in a new light

The threat of rain did not deter artists who created a series of stunning murals in Newcastle over the weekend as part of the Big Picture Fest. "There is a buzz on the street and we are very proud of that," festival director Kat Skoumbas said. "There are a lot…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Oct 1, 2022

10 acts you need to catch at West Best Bloc Fest

AS a showcase for Newcastle's diverse range of live original acts, Sunday's West Best Bloc Fest will provide an embarrassment of riches. One wristband will get you the ultimate musical pub crawl, with bands and soloists filling The Family Hotel, The Happy Wombat, Jams Karaoke, Rogue Scholar, The Star Hotel…

Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2022

Novotone keen to grow the scene with Cult Classic

DAVE the band drummer Gabe Argiris remembers fondly performing at Lass O'Gowrie's Beach Street festival and how it rapidly expanded their audience. Years later Argiris, now a promoter, musician and co-owner of Novotone studio, is aiming to shine a spotlight on the latest crop of bands germinating in the fertile…

Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2022

Six events not to miss around Newcastle this long weekend

Big Picture, Little Festival, West Best Bloc Fest, Olive Tree, Kabba Kaburra and Lightyears from Home.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 24, 2022

Newcastle garage bands emerge to blow away a new generation

The music scene has been swept by a big wave of young, hungry musicians.

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2022

Midway keen for West Best Bloc Fest catch-up

Taking a leaf out of the book of Wollongong surf rockers Hockey Dad, the pair have forged ahead as a power duo since early 2021.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2022

Well? ask the question

TIMING is everything in the entertainment business. So naturally Newcastle psych rockers Well? were ecstatic when news broke that former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly granted himself five portfolios just as they announced their new single. Who's Gonna Judge You Now? is released on Friday and sees the five-piece of…

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2022

Well? keep asking the questions with new single

TIMING is everything in the entertainment business. So naturally Newcastle psych rockers Well? were ecstatic when news broke that former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly granted himself five portfolios just as they announced their new single. Who's Gonna Judge You Now? was released this week and sees the five-piece of…

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5, 2022

Festival to rock best local talent around west bloc

FAMILY Hotel co-owner Dylan Oakes has worked in the music industry for more than 15 years and he's never seen the Newcastle scene stronger.

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