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

  • Friday 22

    Protestival: Flotilla + Beach Fun

  • Saturday 23

    Protestival: Flotilla + Beach Fun

  • Sunday 24

    Protestival Fun!

  • Monday 25

    Celebrate + 2025 Planning

Want to come along?