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STEEL CITY SHOWDOWN #2 | FREE ENTRY SHOW

Friday, 23 January 2026

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What?

The most anticipated sequel in history is here. Steel City Showdown returns, and Wollongong is back for blood. Following their hometown upset, Wollongong is bringing the fight to the titleĀ defenders’ homeland, Newcastle.

Three bands from each city, live at the Hamilton Station Hotel. Hosting the show are special guests Rohan from Riot FM and Haylee from The Hot & Heavy Show.

Industry moguls Mark Fraser from Vi-Nil Records, Joab Eastley from Music NSW and Adam Lindsay from Beehive PR will be judging the show.

The fantastic Super Hubert will be presenting the winners with their prize, as well as performing his own magic show. This is an event not to be missed for lovers of live music and hometown patriots alike.

Lineup

Wollongong: Loose Surface, Frog Soup, Blast ModuleNewcastle: Caster, Feign, Talkhouse

Special Guests:
Caster, Frog Soup, Feign, Talkhouse