Rum Jungle are capping off a stellar year with the announcement of New, For Now — a one-night-only hometown mini-festival taking place on Saturday 13th September, 2025 at Bar On The Hill in Newcastle. Presented in partnership with Eat Your Water, Carlton Dry and Cult Artists, the special event coincides with the release of Recency Bias (New, For Now), the deluxe edition of their debut album.

The Newcastle outfit have curated the lineup themselves, showcasing a mix of rising talent and long-time friends. Joining them onstage will be Sycco, Fool Nelson, Bean Magazine, Sonic Reducer, Horse and Chain Daisy — a fitting cross-section of artists that represent Rum Jungle’s vibrant musical world. With only one night on offer, it promises to be an unmissable hometown celebration.

The festival announcement follows a whirlwind year that’s seen Rum Jungle sell out their AU/NZ tour, pack rooms across North America, and climb the ARIA charts with their heartfelt, surf-infused alt-rock. The newly expanded album features fresh tracks ‘It’s All On Your Mind’ and ‘Shopping Centres’, alongside deep cuts like ‘Traffic Jam’ — a nostalgic favourite pulled from their sharehouse days.

Pre-sale for New, For Now opens at 9am AEST on Monday 14th July, with general sale following on Tuesday 15th July at 9am AEST. With the band’s hometown crowd always bringing the energy, fans are encouraged to jump in early — this intimate celebration is sure to sell fast.