3 days of multi-stage performance, the most diverse range of music and performance comes to the Central Coast…

The Big Wheel – main stage featuring some of the most dynamic festival acts in Australia.

Creative Nations – World, Blues, Roots, alternative and contemporary folk, a place for diverse artistry and to get up and dance.

The Scarlet Bar – enter the red zone, kick back with an "Outback" beer, sample some of the finest Blues 'n' Roots, a glass of red or indulge in some Live@Lizottes. Yarnfest - poets breaky on Sunday morning.

Brackets & Jam New Moon – some of our great Central Coast local artists, plus sessions from Newcastle's finest "Soundloungers", as well as hosting our Roots Rising competition for youth artists on Sunday.

UnderSail – buskers, dance presentations, street performers - anything goes on most of the time!

Chillout on Chai Tent – delicious Chai and sweet treats, relax to chilled out acoustic performances. If you are a chilled out on Chai unplugged performer, get to the Tent early and get on the blackboard.

Waterworkshop – non-stop program of workshops hosted by some of our fantastic artists, also available at night for sessions and Jams.

Mulbari Boudhi - the heart of the dance. We the Darkinjung community invite you to join us in celebrating the spirit of the land,come and listen to our story's of creation and emerse yourself in the heart of the dance around a camp fire light. Experience our Culture-Share our Dreaming. 

Dances of Diversity – friday night World Dance Spectacular plus workshops and presentations all weekend.

Stomping Ground – drumming and percussion workshops, a chance to take part  in the festival finale, as well as a dance and fire-twirling area.

The Healing Tribe and EnviroFest –  health, well-being, cultural, spiritual and environmental, stalls, practicioners, talks and workshops.

KidsFest – a special program of activities and workshops for children, music, arts, crafts, climbing, canoeing, sailing and other activities.

Markets & Buskers – world foods, arts, crafts, street performers and all things unusual make up our festival marketplace.

Art & Installations – including, multimedia,  Soundala by the Bouddii Sculpture Group,  Mermaid Beach and other installations and art following a theme of circles within circles - everything connected.

CoastFest is proud to announce Live@Lizottes as a festival business partner.

Lizottes fine foods will be a feature of the Scarlet Bar at CoastFest 2008.

Melbourne songstress Rosie Burgess will be joined by local favourites Bob Corbett, Of The Red Sea and The Rum Corps for an intimate performance for Newcastle before they all hit Coastfest in September.

The night kicks off at 8.30pm and is not to be missed.
Bring your friends and give them a taste of things to come!.

14 Railway St, Wickham, just over the railway line from Hunter Street, Newcastle West.
Supported by the Soundlounge music co-op.