Carrodise Music Festival

Earp Distilling Co.
Sun 25 Jan '26

Overview

Carrodise is a boutique coastal festival taking place at Earp Distilling Co. in Carrington, Newcastle. Designed for locals and visitors seeking a relaxed, music-filled day out, Carrodise combines national touring artists with homegrown Newcastle talent in a friendly, community-oriented setting. This year's headline acts include The Preatures, returning to Newcastle following their long-awaited reunion tour, and Crooked Colours, renowned for…

Carrodise is a boutique coastal festival taking place at Earp Distilling Co. in Carrington, Newcastle. Designed for locals and visitors seeking a relaxed, music-filled day out, Carrodise combines national touring artists with homegrown Newcastle talent in a friendly, community-oriented setting.

This year's headline acts include The Preatures, returning to Newcastle following their long-awaited reunion tour, and Crooked Colours, renowned for their energetic electronic performances. The lineup is rounded out by local and regional favourites The Cheaks, Soyboy, Letters to Lions and The Colliflowers. Guests can explore food vendors, enjoy drinks from multiple bars and take advantage of shaded seating and indoor lounge areas throughout the venue.

This festival is proudly community-first, offering an affordable summer experience for locals and visitors alike. Carrodise accepts Companion Cards and provides accessible facilities, seating and viewing areas to support an inclusive event environment.

The venue is easily accessible by public transport, bike paths and by car or ride share.

Location

Earp Distilling Co.

41 Darling Street Carrington NSW 2294 Australia

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Location - 41 Darling Street Carrington NSW 2294 Australia

FAQs

Accessibility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation

Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Employ people with disability

Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have accessible seating areas in theatrette

Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog

Have grab rails in the bathroom

Have handrails on all your stairways

Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar

Have step free access to the conference or function room

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)

Provide information in large print

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

Train your staff in disability awareness

Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions

Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting