Sam Collins - 7th June 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 …

Kaymin Farmer - 31st May 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. 

Benny Blue - 24th 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. 

Bounty Hunters - 17th May 2026

Matthew Clark - 10th May 2026

Matthew Clark could possibly be Australia's most well traveled musician, discover his music, wisdom and his take on life on tour.  

Kalani Artis from 2026 Australian Idol - May 3rd 2026

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! 

Jetlag - Kotara High 26th April. 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. 

Zoe Rain - April 19, 2026

Zoe Rain joins the Homegrown studio with Matty.

Homegrown ft. Empress Band - April 12, 2026

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

Jasmine Sparkes & Wez Thompson 4/4/26