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

Sam brings us a cover of Hey Ya and an original song called 'Around,' as local as playing at The Lass we sit down to discover Sam's story and his journey into music as a full time gig. 

About NEWFM's Homegrown: 

Hosted from our Sandgate studio's - our show welcomes local musicians from Newcastle and surrounds weekly to perform on 1053 NEWFM. 

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Sam brings us a cover of Hey Ya and an original song called 'Around,' as local as playing at The Lass we sit down to discover Sam's story and his journey into music as a full time gig.&nbsp;
About NEWFM's Homegrown:&nbsp; Hosted from our Sandgate studio's - our show welcomes local musicians from Newcastle and surrounds weekly to perform on 1053 NEWFM.&nbsp;
<a href="https://newfm.com.au/podcasts/new-fm-homegrown/">Register Here</a>

Sam Collins - 7th June 2026

Kaymin returns to our Sandgate studios to bring us a cover of Matt Corby's Brother, please outline some new music in the works which includes 'Girl At Work,' as Kaymin put best, a pretty self explanatory title, however it's catchy hook, and story will unlock every long forgotten crush. 

Kaymin returns to our Sandgate studios to bring us a cover of Matt Corby's Brother, please outline some new music in the works which includes 'Girl At Work,' as Kaymin put best, a pretty self explanatory title, however it's catchy hook, and story will unlock every long forgotten crush.&nbsp;

Kaymin Farmer - 31st May 2026

In the process of a rebrand we sit-down with Ben Burgess aka Benny Blue, he brings his guitar and his tones to the Homegrown studios. 

In the process of a rebrand we sit-down with Ben Burgess aka Benny Blue, he brings his guitar and his tones to the Homegrown studios.&nbsp;

Kalani Artis from 2026 Australian Idol - May 3rd 2026

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