On Saturday May 16,
Newtown & Enmore come alive.
The precinct transforms into a live music trail, with venues across the neighbourhood hosting performances from afternoon through to late night. Move between spaces, catch your favourite artists, discover new ones, and experience the streets at full volume.
This is one night where everything is happening at once. Plan your path or follow the sound.
Proudly produced by the Newtown Enmore Business Community. Presented by Great Southern Nights, with thanks to the NSW Government and ARIA.
Register for tickets.
Whilst the majority of the Gig Trail is free to attend, we would love you to register via the event links to secure your spot and help support the artists and venues involved. Registrations also help us keep events like this happening across the precinct.
Pick a venue, map your night, and jump between gigs.
Gig Trail Guide
Bootleggers | 7:00 PM
Jaguar Jonze
Emerging as one of Australian music’s most important cultural voices in recent years, Jaguar Jonze has blazed new trails when it comes to her visionary blend of art and pop. The Taiwanese Australian artist is well known for her genre crossing high art practice, blending boundaries between visual art, music, fashion, film and technology.
Hopsters | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Boyfriend Material
Boyfriend Material, who emerged in early 2024, is a slice of melodic power pop with big fuzzed out guitars, huge harmonies and catchy hooks. Hailing from the Inner West of Sydney, the band has quickly made waves in their local scene.
Highways
Sad but street. Highways, the passion project of Otto Wicks-Green (sleepmakeswaves), fuses 90s rock with 80s synths for an intimate two-piece set with all soaring vocals and cinematic layers.
Trocadero | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Maddy Jane
As an independent alt/indie singer-songwriter, Maddy offers a raw and poetic collection of songs. Her music reclaims identity, place and power with searing honesty and uniquely Tasmanian storytelling. Exploring the complexities of queerness and rural womanhood, it’s a new chapter from an artist who continues to evolve with heart, bite and zero pretence.
Lady Lyon
Lady Lyon is a Sydney/Eora-based artist known for her unique mix of alt-country, rock, and blues, which blends relatable lyrics with unconventional melodies. Drawing on a rich blend of Australiana and American honky-tonk, Lady Lyon's distinct twang and finger-picking style have quickly earned her recognition within the Australian music scene and a reputation for one hell of a live show with line dancing encouraged.
DeadWax | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Scruffs
Producer and DJ, Scruffs has been shaping the city’s soundscape, nurturing the scene, and building community through his label Close Friends Records and collaborations that push the city’s sound forward. As a long-time affiliate of Beat Kitchen Records, he continues to champion the growth of Sydney’s creative culture. From sweaty club sets to fresh productions, expect Scruffs & friends to deliver a bit of everything - energy, connection, and cuts you won’t hear anywhere else. Anything could happen.
Diola
A Sydney/Eora-based DJ, radio personality and creative force in Australia’s music scene with over a decade of experience across clubs, festivals and radio. She’s an FBi Radio alumni and has played alongside many notable artists, reflecting her respected presence in the community. Her DJ sets span a rich mix of genres including soul, afro-jazz rhythms, boogie, hip-hop, disco boogie, house and future beats, showcasing her eclectic taste and ability to move diverse crowds.
Edseven
Armed with a unique ear, deep collection and a skill for combining diverse sounds, Sydney's edseven has built a solid reputation as a dj over the last 15 years as well as a producer/remixer and more recently as a promoter. A collector of many styles, a typical Edseven dj set could include anything from Detroit Hip Hop to Nigerian Funk, Broken beat to Chicago House, Classic Soul to Future Beat and beyond.
Cinta
Sydney/Eora-based artist, singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ. Known for her soulful, emotive, and storytelling-driven approach to music, she performs as a vocalist and bandleader and operates as a selector behind the decks.
Palomino | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Harry Foxton
Boorloo/Perth’s Harry Foxton is fast emerging as one of Australia’s most compelling new voices in indie-country. A songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Foxton blends heartland rock energy with intimate, emotionally sharp lyricism, carving out a sound that feels both expansive and deeply personal. Drawing from indie, country and rock traditions, his music balances raw storytelling with melodic punch, cementing his reputation as a captivating and authentic new force in the scene
Rising Sun Workshop | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Manfredo Lament
Birthed from two university friends and a humble Cafe residency off of Oxford st in Oct 2021, Manfredo Lament is the fully improvised music group led by Kurt Lam on synth and keys, and Gabriel Haslam on drums. Think Improv, instrumental, jazzy-but-genre-fluid evening with additional musicians brought in as guests for different offerings.
The Ultimate Dinner & Show Experience. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric, genre-blurring sounds of Manfredo Lament while enjoying a curated $50 set menu (Ramen + Side + Drink).
Book your table at 6:00 PM to secure the best seats in the house for the 8:00 PM show. Inclusive Vegan & GF options available.
Limited walk-ins from 8:00 PM (standing room only).
Pleasure Club | 10:00 PM
POOLCLVB
Defined by an authenticity that reflects his creativity and passion for life, POOLCLVB's indie dance music crafts dance-floor anthems that go beyond music to ignite human connection. A respected figure in the Australian music scene, his emotionally charged sound resonates deeply with listeners.
LUPO.THEBOY
Australian electronic music producer and DJ hailing from Mulubinba/Newcastle. Known for emotional, sample-led tracks, his sound bridges the gap between live performance and personal expression.
Harry Hayes
ora/Sydney based DJ and producer Harry Hayes is certainly one to watch in the Aussie dance scene, having wheeled out a bunch of stunning singles across 2023, Harry’s mastered the bouncy, pop-inspired 2 step sound in his productions.
DJ Macaroni
DJ Macaroni has been making waves in the Australian club scene since her debut in 2022. A booking agent by day and a muso by trade, she’s deep in the action both on and off the decks. With diverse sets spanning house, prog, acid, techno & a sprinkle of UKG, DJ Macaroni brings energy and good vibes, time after time.
The Hive Bar | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
On the Corner with Loraio and Friends
Selector. Producer. Painter. A regular at The Hive Bar, Loriao brings back his popular collab night ON THE CORNER till close. Loraio brings together all the faves with Funk, Latin, Soul, Jazz, Rocksteady, Hip Hop, House and more. Surprise guests incoming.
Ravenspur | 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Alice Terry
Alice Terry is a singer, guitarist, pianist, songwriter, comedienne and an all-round good time. Now in her 20th year as a professional musician, she has toured Australia and internationally and is nicknamed ‘Sydney’s First Lady of Blues’. On stage Terry is witty and engaging. She’s used this powerful instrument with her huge vocal range spans from the depth of an Alison Moyet all the way to the ethereality of Katie Noonan.
Huckleberry
Harking back to the sounds of rhythm and blues, Huckleberry plays a selection of toe-tapping, hip-swinging, hand picked gems from time's past. With a large array of tongue-in-cheek originals, you'll find yourself singing these tunes in the shower for months to come. You're guaranteed to laugh, dance, and drink a little more than usual.
Young Henrys | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Krystal Rivvers
Earl Weir is a Wurundjeri / Boon Wurrung singer-songwriter, guitarist and visual storyteller, and the frontman of Krystal Rivvers, an indie/alternative rock outfit based on Gadigal and Bidjigal land (Sydney). Known for his magnetic stage presence and emotionally-charged songwriting, Earl leads the band with a sound that bridges psych-rock, soul, and poetic grit.
The Duke | 7:00 PM
Business Doing Pleasure & Friends
Business Doing Pleasure is the genre blending four piece out of Dharawal/Wollongong, creating a high energy live performance, taking influence from classic disco, funk, and indie rock.
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