48 Watt Street and the Small Ballroom to cease as live music venues

Josh Leeson
Updated January 15 2021 - 2:07pm, first published January 14 2021 - 8:00pm
ANGRY: Catherine Britt had her gig at 48 Watt Street cancelled this week and shifted to the Hamilton Station Hotel. Picture: Paul Dear
ANGRY: Catherine Britt had her gig at 48 Watt Street cancelled this week and shifted to the Hamilton Station Hotel. Picture: Paul Dear

COVID-19 has claimed one of Newcastle's premier concert venues with 48 Watt Street expected to soon announce its decision to cease booking live music.

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Josh Leeson

Josh Leeson

Journalist

Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.

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