Cold Chisel first came up to Newcastle in the late
1970’s and played at the local southern pubs and clubs the
Orana, Belmont Sporties, Mawson, Swansea Workers and went on to bigger
things quick. They always played their guts out and got a big Newcastle
following. great guys too. Ian Moss wowed us with guitar, Jimmy Barnes
revved the crowds, Don Walker’s songs made us listen and the beat was
held by Phil and Steve.

Jimmy Barnes at Cardiff Workers early 80’s

Here is a rare view of Don Walker as he was always behind the keyboards.

Don Walker loosens up at Belmont Sporties 1980

In the late 70’s and early 80’s Cold Chisel regularly visited
around Newcastle and we always had a good night when they
played. Cold Chisel Group Shot Belmont Sporties 1980

Doc Neeson from The Angels at the Mawson

Midnight Oil played at the Mawson in the late 70’s and were awsome. Peter Garret had the audience hooting.