Straight from the Australian Idol 2026 stage as a top three finalist, Kalani joined us in the studio to talk life after Idol, a brand new album, DMs and his surprise with a local pubs schnitzel! 

Straight from the Australian Idol 2026 stage as a top three finalist, Kalani joined us in the studio to talk life after Idol, a brand new album, DMs and his surprise with a local pubs schnitzel!&nbsp;

NEWFM's Homegrown – Every Sunday from 9pm, Matty brings the best of local talent straight to your speakers. 

Featuring live performances and interviews with Newcastle's finest artists, it's your front-row seat to the heart of our local music scene. 

Don’t miss Newcastle’s Original Homegrown Radio Show — where local legends are made!

NEWFM's Homegrown &ndash; Every Sunday from 9pm, Matty brings the best of local talent straight to your speakers. Featuring live performances and interviews with Newcastle's finest artists, it's your front-row seat to the heart of our local music scene. Don&rsquo;t miss Newcastle&rsquo;s Original Homegrown Radio Show &mdash; where local legends are made!

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Kalani Artis from 2026 Australian Idol - May 3rd 2026

Joining us from Kotata High is Bandwidth winners 2025, Jetlag.

The band brought us a Nirvana cover of Heart Shaped Box, and an new release from their own catalogue. 

Joining us from Kotata High is Bandwidth winners 2025, Jetlag.
The band brought us a Nirvana cover of Heart Shaped Box, and an new release from their own catalogue.&nbsp;

Jetlag - Kotara High 26th April. 2026

Zoe Rain joins the Homegrown studio with Matty.

Zoe Rain joins the Homegrown studio with <a href="htts://mattm.link">Matty</a>.

Zoe Rain - April 19, 2026 

Empress Band brings us an original, cover and a wildcard, a take on Dire Straights, Money For Nothing. 

 

Empress Band brings us an original, cover and a wildcard, a take on Dire Straights, Money For Nothing.&nbsp;
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Kalani Artis from 2026 Australian Idol - May 3rd 2026

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