Needle In The Hay News Kali Audio backs Needle in the Hay 2026 with studio gear for the top three by Happy Kali Audio is officially backing Happy’s 2026 Needle in the Hay competition, throwing some very useful studio gear into this year’s prize pool. The annual comp has always been about…
Needle In The Hay News Mullet Wines is bringing the Studio Sessions to NITH 2026 by Tammy Moir Mullet Wines is backing NITH 2026, and the top three artists each get studio time to record and produce a single. The mullet has been doing some fairly heavy lifting…
News We chat to Adrian Breakspear: the mic hoarder behind some of Australia’s biggest records by Tammy Moir Needle In The Hay judge Adrian Breakspear discusses studio psychology, perfectionism, Gang of Youths, and the art of making great records. Adrian Breakspear has spent decades helping shape the sound…
News Meet the judges behind Needle In The Hay 2026 by Happy Phil Jamieson, Vanessa Amorosi, Jimi the Kween and more join the Needle In The Hay 2026 judging panel. Needle In The Hay is back for 2026, and this year’s judging…
Needle In The Hay News Early bird entries for Needle in the Hay 2026 close in one week by Tammy Moir Only one week left for artists to lock in early bird entry to Needle in the Hay 2026. The countdown is officially on for artists, with early bird entries for…
Music Needle In The Hay News Needle In The Hay 2026 early bird entries are open now! by Tammy Moir The wait is over, early bird entries have now opened for Needle in the Hay 2026! Dreaming of seeing your music etched into vinyl and scoring a share of over…
Music News Announcing the winners and prizes for Needle In The Hay 2025: Wild Gloriosa, Lemonsuckr, BADASSMUTHA & Hope D by Tammy Moir The 2025 winners and prizes for Australia’s rowdiest emerging music competition are in. Needle In The Hay (NITH) has been shaking up the local scene since 2017, spotting new talent…
Needle In The Hay News Needle in the Hay Top 40 Nominations are in – now it’s up to the Judges by Tammy Moir Meet the Needle in the Hay top 40. Our latest Needle in the Hay vinyl competition has unearthed a treasure trove of talent! With over 1,600 entries from across Australia,…
News Needle In The Hay 2025 Prize Spotlight: Bastl Instruments by Tammy Moir The Needle In The Hay 2025 prize pack holds a little slice of synth heaven Needle In The Hay is back with another round of gear, this time leveling up…
Needle In The Hay News Needle In The Hay 2025 Deadline Extended! by Alex Cooper You shouted, we listened! It’s official, there will be a 24-hour extension for entries to Needle In The Hay (NITH) 2025. The new deadline offers a final chance for emerging…
Needle In The Hay News Gordon Smith Guitars – Needle In The Hay 2025 Prize Spotlight by Happy Take your music to the next level with a custom Gordon Smith Guitar For musicians ready to make their mark, Gordon Smith Guitars is offering a one-of-a-kind custom instrument valued…
Needle In The Hay News Pro Audio MONO Pedalboard + Case – Needle In The Hay 2025 Prize Spotlight by Happy Keep your pedals safe, sound, and stage-ready with MONO’s sleek setup A great pedal deserves a great home. Needle In The Hay 2025 winners will get the MONO Pedalboard rail…
Needle In The Hay News Pro Audio Teisco Pedal Suite – Needle In The Hay 2025 Prize Spotlight by Happy Six pedals, endless possibilities: Teisco’s lineup is a tone lover’s dream Tone is everything. This year, Needle In The Hay 2025 winners will score the full Teisco Pedal Suite, a…
