A magical series of sunset music performances at the iconic Newcastle Ocean Baths
Announcement posted by Thurnham Teece 25 Sep 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Newcastle, NSW - 25September
SOAK: Live at the Baths transforms Newcastle's beloved Ocean Baths into an intimate concert venue across five sunset performances during Newcastle's New Annual festival.
SOAK will kick off on Saturday 27 Sep, with dust, a local post punk quintet who are set to be the 'next big thing' in indie rock. Fresh from appearances at London's Pitchfork Festival and SXSW and sold out shows at King St Bandroom, dust is supported by all female post punk band Limo.
On Sunday 28 Sep, the exploration of themes around water conservation and music brings together arguably the world's most incredible beatboxer, Tom Thum, with Filipino and Murrawarri artist DOBBY and leading jazz artist Freyja Garbett. Separately their music touches on the power and preciousness of water, but together their performance will be extraordinary.
New Annual welcomes a first of its kind on Friday 3 Oct, when four of Australia's brightest R&B and hip-hop artists create something of a supergroup for a special performance alongside a live band and string section. Proud Māori woman, A.Girl joins forces with Dean Brady, descendant of Gugu Yalanji and Birrigubba people, and Samoan Australian, via Central Coast BOY SODA. The glue that connects them is acclaimed producer Finbar Stuart, as they deliver unmissable soul and hip hop at sunset with an ocean backdrop.
For one beautiful Saturday night on 4 Oct, we'll dance as the sun goes down! Legendary local DJ jayteehazard joins DJ GNGR in the most unique pool party you'll ever see, while you shake off the winter and welcome the coming summer at Newcastle's iconic Ocean Baths.
You simply cannot miss the globally acclaimed pop violinist Joel Sunny, bringing his otherworldly sound to Newcastle for one night only. Joel is a global phenomenon who creates music that feels like stepping into another realm entirely with his violin weaving melodies that dance between the earthly and ethereal.
Joel has built an audience of over 2 million followers on TikTok and is known best for his viral hit "Luminary". Performing for one night only as part of his world tour, Joel's performance promises to be pure magic.
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SOAK: Live at the Baths
When: 5 Performances between Sat 26 Sept & Sat 4 Oct, 5.30-6.30pm
Where: Newcastle Ocean Baths
Cost: Free as part of New Annual
COMPLETE SOAK LINEUP:
https://newannual.com/explore/events/soak-live-at-the-baths
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New Annual, the City of Newcastle's flagship arts festival, returns for its fifth edition from September 26 - October 5, 2025. The 10-day program will feature art, music and ideas with a focus on telling local Newcastle stories in iconic spaces alongside some of the best theatre, art and music from Australia and overseas.
New Annual acknowledges the assistance of the NSW Government through the Transport for NSW "Permit/Plug/Play Pilot Program", and the Multicultural NSW "Stronger Together" grant. Without their support, Global Gathering would not be possible.
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Media Contact: Lyn Thurnham, Thurnham Teece
Mob. 0418 490 989 Email. lthurnham@thurnhamteece.com.au