Rising Tide has just announced that one of Australia’s most iconic and electric live acts, Lime Cordiale will headline the 2025 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The climate protest in Newcastle from Thursday 27 November to Tuesday 2 December will highlight Australia’s massive contribution to the climate crisis as one of the world’s largest exporters of coal, the main cause of climate change. The event is expected to draw thousands of people and will involve a flotilla on the Newcastle Harbor, workshops, training, kids activities and a “climate concert.”
Lime Cordiale have this month performed three sold-out shows at the Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. They won the ARIA award for Best Live Act in 2021 and have had two albums reach the #1 position on the ARIA album chart.
Frontrunners Oli and Louis have been outspoken advocates for climate justice and environmental protection and Rising Tide is excited to have their support at this year’s blockade. They’ll perform at Foreshore Park (Camp Shortland), with their full five-piece band on Saturday 29 November.
Also performing across the weekend are over a twenty musical acts including ARIA award winning alt-pop, indie singer-songwriter Montaigne, a rare performance by political hip-hop legends The Herd, Filipino-Aboriginal, ARIA award winning rapper DOBBY, nine-piece Afrobeat band Kalakuta Republic, genre-blending Jabirr Jabirr powerhouse Tjaka, punk/hip-hop hybrid Mudrat, Newcastle fan favourite Dust.
Louis Leimbach, Lime Cordiale:
“The climate crisis is one of the most urgent issues of our time. It threatens the safety, livelihoods and future of all Australians — and people right across the world.
Oli Leimbach, Lime Cordiale:
“We hope to see massive crowds supporting the call for funding for new jobs and industries for the Hunter region and a sensible plan to move away from coal.”
Rising Tide organiser, Naomi Hodgson:
“The People’s Blockade is now a significant cultural event in Newcastle and for climate-concerned people from across the country. It’s an emotive climate protest with the joyous atmosphere of a festival. We call it a protestival to reflect this fact.”
