SOAK : The Tide that Brought You In
Every wave that reaches the baths has come a long way to get here. So have you. SOAK presents an evening of music built around gratitude — for the people, places and ancestors that carried us here. Celebrating Newcastle's thriving jazz culture, the show will feature a virtuoso of players including Steph Russell, Grace Aberhart, Sophie Hawthorne and Freyja Garbett and guests pulled from R&B, blues, industrial rock and soul including The Illume Girls, Jayden Kitchener-Waters, Vienna LaPalma McVernon (Ponzi Scheme), Saylor (Saylor and the Flavor) and Pa777ience.
SOAK returns to Newcastle Ocean Baths for New Annual 2026, transforming one of the city’s most iconic coastal landmarks into a free open-air music experience. Arrive early, bring a picnic and enjoy the community atmosphere as the sun goes down.
DURATION
60mins
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair accessible amenities.
ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Curated by Tim Levinson (Urthboy) with assistance from Matt Field and Katerina Skoumbas.
SOAK returns to Newcastle Ocean Baths for New Annual 2026, transforming one of the city’s most iconic coastal landmarks into a free open-air music experience. Arrive early, bring a picnic and enjoy the community atmosphere as the sun goes down.
DURATION
60mins
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair accessible amenities.
ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Curated by Tim Levinson (Urthboy) with assistance from Matt Field and Katerina Skoumbas.
