
The People’s Blockade 2024
November 22-24, Newcastle
This November, we’re coming together for one of
the most significant climate uprisings on the planet.


Summary
The People’s Blockade is a family-friendly Protestival - Workshops, FREE live music from some of Australia’s most renowned artists, kids activities & floating dance parties - climate action has never been so fun!
This Protestival is both fun and let’s us everyday punters take a stand for our future climate!!
Join thousands as we legally stop coal exports from the world’s largest coal port for 50 hours, including 2 full nights!
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.
Event Guide
2024 Artist Lineup
Friday Nov 22nd
DOBBY
MIDNIGHT TEA PARTY
RAAVE TAPES
Saturday Nov 23nd
JOHN BUTLER
PETER GARRETT &
MARTIN ROTSEY
GURRIDYULA
TIJUANA CARTEL
THE CROOKED FIDDLE BAND
FORMIDABLE VEGETABLE
Program Overview
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Friday 22
Protestival: Flotilla + Beach Fun
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Saturday 23
Protestival: Flotilla + Beach Fun
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Sunday 24
Protestival Fun!
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Monday 25
Celebrate + 2025 Planning