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Mary Varvaris

“We’re building a roster of venues that artists genuinely want to play,” explains Noisy Group co-founder Matt Wise.

Never Ending 80s event at Hornsby RSL
Never Ending 80s event at Hornsby RSL(Credit: Supplied)

Noisy Group are growing their foothold across the East Coast, today announcing the acquisition of six new venues, programming for Salty Sounds Festival, and crafting a brand-new festival concept to take place in Sydney next year.

The live entertainment and bookings company, founded by Kingdom Sounds and Rolling Sets Festival masterminds Steve Sewell and Matt Wise, is interested not only in shifting tickets but also in presenting live music and entertainment at venues people want to attend.

“We’re building a roster of venues that artists genuinely want to play,” explains Matt Wise.

Wise added, “From iconic pubs to coastal stages and large festival environments, it’s about creating spaces where great live music thrives. These venues all have their own identity and loyal audiences - which is exactly what touring artists are looking for.” 

The new acquisitions join the company’s expanding national roster across Queensland and New South Wales, spanning coastal destinations, historic pubs, high-capacity rooms, and immersive entertainment spaces.

Noisy Group has a reputation for delivering unforgettable live shows and programming stages for established and emerging artists, and that continues with today’s announcement.

The new venues are Distillery Road Market in Eagleby, Queensland; Hornsby RSL in Hornsby, NSW; Tacking Point Tavern in Port Macquarie, NSW; The Coffs Hotel in Coffs Harbour, NSW; The Beach Hotel in Newcastle, NSW; and The Royal Hotel Kew in Kew, NSW.

Plus, in 2027, Noisy Group will present a new festival brand to punters in Sydney. No clues about the venue or genre have been revealed, but it marks another milestone for the company as it continues to build its own brand.

In addition to the venue acquisitions, Noisy Group has announced that it will take the reins of programming and artist curation for Salty Sounds Festival. The event will be held at Old Bar Tavern in NSW on Saturday, 26 September.

The reimagined East Coast event has been designed as a one-day coastal music festival, showcasing Aussie artists by the ocean. Artist submissions are now open – find out more here.