Live music is back - meet our local vocal talent

The New South Wales state government initiative Great Southern Nights is part of a series of gigs around Central Coast and NSW that aim to stimulate the revival of live music giving artists a welcome boost in the recovery phase of COVID-19.

From live music to local markets to festivals there’s a lot of COVID-safe gigs to pencil in your diary on the Central Coast.

The artists have been curated by both ARIA and an industry advisory committee.

“This celebration of outstanding Australian artists and incredible live music venues across NSW gives us all something to look forward to, from event-goers to industry,” said Stuart Ayres, Minister for Tourism.

Have a look at the list below to see what amazing local vocal talent is live on the Central Coast...

After a wander around the markets you can sit back and relax to the sweet sound of live tunes at Avoca Beachside Markets.

“Avoca Beach is the perfect backdrop to kickoff Great Southern Nights on the Central Coast. Bring the whole family this weekend for some great tunes, good vibes and local brews from Six String Brewing Company,” said Brad Cardis, from Fixx Events & Marketing.

The line up

The Good Love 

Molly Millington + Sam Windley + Ruby Archer 

Morning Belle, I OH YOU, Select Music,Young Henry’s in conjunction with Great Southern Nights Present.

DZ Deathrays
Positive Rising: Pt 2 Album Tour
With Nerve

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Visually and sonically arresting, flower crowned songstress GOLDHEIST has been likened to Kate Bush, Florence & The Machine, and Stevie Nicks, bringing her songs and stories to stages across regional and metropolitan Australia.

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Hailing from the seaside beaches of the Central Coast, Jantoje (Formerly 'Jake Edwards') has just released his debut EP "Found", taking you on a synth driven journey. “I want to create specific emotions with the use of melody and sound design". Jantoje has successfully captured this within this 5 track body of work from the blissful sound of the lead single "Something About" to the Euphoric keys heard in the supporting single "Found".

Felipe Baldomir is an Indie-Folk singer and songwriter from Uruguay, South America.

He is a multi-instrumentalist musical architect, who takes his audience on soulful sonic journeys. 

...Steady power beats, open-tunings woven in intricate guitar licks, loops and subtly well chosen timbres of other instruments (such as saxophone, harmonica and stompbox) creating a perfect backdrop to which Felipe expresses his views, experiences and emotions in a visceral, heart-warming way.’

Freddy Kerber

Since arriving in Sydney in August 2018 he has converted a van into a "rolling home & studio" and has been performing all around Australia. From busking in the streets, playing Secret Garden shows (House/backyard shows) and supporting local musicians such as Tay Oskee, Kyle Lionhart, Jack Botts, The Dreggs, etc; to playing at Falls Festival and performing sold out headline shows all around the country.

“Felipe’s ability to infuse a sense of magic and infectious excitement into every one of his performances is profound”

After releasing his second album ‘Only Light’ in December 2020 and latest single ‘Astronaut’ in April 2021, Felipe headlined his biggest Australian National Tour yet, playing 23 shows and selling out concerts all around the country.

He is currently based in Byron Bay and can be seen regularly sharing his music as part of the vibrant Byron busking community.

Felipe’s latest single ‘Astronaut’ is the start of a new chapter; a new collection of songs & stories to be performed soon in Australia and some new corners of the world. 

Elaskia is an Australian singer-songwriter who writes original songs. Her music can be heard in series like, Dynasty and Marvel’s Runaways. I Can’t Help Loving You features instrumentals and lyrics that are compelling. The vulnerability of this pop ballad leads to a moving performance.

Support Ella Powell

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If you like the Foo Fighters you won’t want to miss this one. Something From Nothing – Australia’s Foo Fighters Tribute Band plan to rock with all the best hits from one of the worlds most popular rock bands. Learn to Fly, This Is a Call, Something From Nothing, Walk, The Pretender, Monkey Wrench, All My Life, My Hero, Best of You and their number one hit Everlong.

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Tessa Thames

Delinquent Disposition + Fox Pflueger + Midas + Jack Williams

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The Australian Beach Boys Show is here to entertain, delight and capture audiences by paying tribute to the pure genius of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. This show delivers a 'real' Beach Boys experience from the striped blue and white shirts and Hawaiian flowers to replica instruments exclusive to The Australian Beach Boys Show, and a full visual aspect featuring a big 1960's TV playing the original Beach Boys clip for every song.

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