Soak: Live at the Baths


Soak: Live at the Baths is a series of sunset music performances at the iconic Newcastle Ocean Baths during New Annual. Over the course of five special nights. 

Soak will kick off 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 are supported by all female post punk band Limo.

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.

Readers of ACOTAR will be entranced at the arrival of global phenomenon and pop violinist Joel Sunny, as he creates an other-worldly experience by the sea on Thu 2 Oct.

Four of Australia's brightest R&B and hip-hop artists perform alongside a live band and string section. A.Girl joins forces with Dean Brady and Samoan Australian, BOY SODA. The glue that connects them is acclaimed producer Finbar Stuart.

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.


Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
  • 30 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East, 2300
  • 27 September 2025
  • 28 September 2025
  • 02 October 2025
  • 03 October 2025
  • 04 October 2025
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