Rising Tide

The People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port

Newcastle Protestival: November 22-24

Join the full mobilisation: November 19-28

Newcastle & Canberra, Australia

This November, we’re coming together for one of
the most significant climate uprisings on the planet.

Summary

The People’s Blockade and Canberra Wave 2024

One of the most signficant climate uprisings on the planet, the 2024 People’s Blockade & Canberra Wave will be ground breaking.

It’s a massive protest and it’s a family friendly festival, all in one. 10,000 people over 10 days ~ Stopping coal leaving the world’s largest coal port for an unprecedented 50 hours.

Previous Years

FAQS

People’s Blockade/Canberra Wave Guide

Download THE GUIDE here

Why act?

2024 Artist Lineup

Friday Nov 22nd

RAAVE TAPES

DOBBY

MIDNIGHT TEA PARTY

Saturday Nov 23nd

JOHN BUTLER

PETER GARRETT &

MARTIN ROTSEY

GURRIDYULA

THE CROOKED FIDDLE BAND

TIJUANA CARTEL

ANGIE MCMAHON

FORMIDABLE VEGETABLE

Fossil fuels, like coal and gas, are the greatest drivers of this crisis. Yet, since coming to power, the Albanese Government has approved more than 13 fossil fuel projects and 117 are in the pipeline.

The science is clear: we cannot have new fossil fuel projects and ensure a safe future on this planet. We need land rights for First Nations, a plan for workers, and to break the fossil fuel CEO’s hold over our democracy.

Event Info

Part 1: The People’s Blockade

VENUE: NOBBY’S BEACH, NEWCASTLE

Join thousands stopping coal exports from the world’s largest coal port for 50 hours! Workshops, speeches, kids activities, live music & floating dance parties - climate action has never been so fun!

Part 2: The Canberra Wave

VENUE: PARLIAMENT LAWN, CANBERRA

After rolling Blockade media coverage, we‘ll ride the wave of media attention to Canberra. At Parliament House we’ll demand the PM answer: “When will you stop new coal and gas?” in a peaceful, fun occupation.