First Night Street Party
Kick off the first night of New Annual with a bang! With performances by Mitch Tambo and Tower Divas, DJ sets, local bands and more!
Join the party as New Annual takes over King Street to celebrate the first night of the 2024 festival! The night is headlined by proud Gamilaraay man and triple threat Mitch Tambo, whose didgeridoo, traditional indigenous dance and song blends traditional Aboriginal sounds and language with contemporary beats and production. The night features two mesmerising and soul-stirring performances of Tower Divas by Corrina Bonshek and Collaborators combining Yolngu songstress Gambirra Illume, Maori sonic weaver Whaia, and Korean-born vocalist Sunny Kim. Expect food trucks, roving performances and an all-round good time for the whole family.
Chain Daisy: 5:20pm
Tower Divas: 6:00pm
Tower Divas: 7:30pm
Mitch Tambo: 8:15pm
DURATION
4hrs
SENSORY & CONTENT WARNING
There may be loud music and flashing lights as part of this event.
WET WEATHER
In the event of light rain, this event will proceed as planned outside taking over King Street and Civic Park.
In the unlikely event of extreme weather, performances will be relocated to Newcastle City Hall.
ACCESSIBILITY
Civic Park and King Street are wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets are available to use in City Hall and Civic Theatre.
ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Performances on the evening include:
Mitch Tambo
Tower Divas: Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First Night is proudly funded by the NSW Government through Open Streets Program.
