Triple M 102.9 Community Switch

Looking for something happening in your local community? Or have an event, fundraiser or initiative you want to share?

Triple M 102.9 Community Switch is your place to discover what’s happening across Newcastle and the Hunter, while giving local community organisations a chance to spread the word about their events.

If you’re a not-for-profit or community organisation in the Newcastle or Hunter region, head to our Contact Us page here, select Triple M Newcastle 102.9 as your station, and select Community Switch as your Type of Enquiry!

Triple M 102.9 Community Switch is proudly sponsored by The Mutual Bank.

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What’s happening across Newcastle and the Hunter?

26 September, 2026

💃 STARS of Newcastle 2026

STARS of Newcastle is back for 2026, with local personalities taking to the dance floor alongside professional dance teachers to raise funds for Cancer Council NSW.

Triple M Newcastle’s own Sarah Farley-Adams is one of this year’s Stars, swapping the microphone for dancing shoes for a great cause!

Join us for a spectacular gala evening featuring show-stopping performances, delicious food, fundraising and entertainment.

26 – 27 September, 2026

🧱 Newcastle Brickfest: A LEGO® Fan Event

Newcastle Brickfest A LEGO® Fan Event is taking over the Newcastle Jockey Club on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September!

Explore nearly 300 tables of incredible custom creations from builders across Australia, get hands-on in the massive interactive Build Zone, put your skills to the test in the 3-minute Speed Build competition and see if you can complete the Find a Minifigure hunt.

Newcastle Brickfest A LEGO® Fan Event is a not-for-profit event, with 100% of profits donated to the John Hunter Children’s Hospital Kids Club.

Tickets available online or at the door

30 September, 2026

🎲 SCHOOL HOLIDAY BINGO

Get ready to yell BINGO! Newcastle Libraries are hosting a free morning of bingo for kids aged 5 to 12, with prizes up for grabs.

Bookings are essential, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

30 September, 2026

⛳ INCLUSIVE GOLF CLINIC

Give golf a go at Empower Golf Australia’s Inclusive Golf Clinic!

People living with disability can try golf for the first time or get back into the game, with expert tuition from an All Abilities qualified teaching professionals at Charlestown Golf Club.

Family and friends are welcome to come along too, and no previous golf experience is needed.

4 October, 2026

🎶 SPAGHETTI CONFETTI ALBUM LAUNCH

Get ready for Spaghetti Confetti!

The Children’s Band are bringing their Album Launch Tour to Stockton Bowling Club for an afternoon of live music and free family fun these school holidays.

4 October, 2026

🎨 FREE ART SUNDAY

Get creative these school holidays at Maitland Regional Art Gallery’s Free Art Sunday!

Drop in for hands-on art activities designed for kids of all ages, with the whole family welcome to join in. All materials are provided, and no bookings are required.

18 October, 2026

🏍️ CESSNOCK POSTIE BIKE GRAND PRIX

The streets of Cessnock are getting loud again, with the Australian Postie Bike Grand Prix racing into town for its 12th year!

Watch more than 70 Postie Bikes battle it out on the Cessnock street circuit, with racing, markets, food stalls and free activities for the kids.

30 October, 2026

🎃 AAP Community Services Halloween Party

Join AAP Community Services for a Halloween celebration on Friday 30th October in Maitland.

There’ll be games, prizes, tricks and spooks, so come dressed in your best Halloween costume! A BBQ lunch will also be provided.