Melody in the Garden Music and Arts Festival is a one-day festival on October 13, 2012 at The Lass O'Gowrie Hotel in Newcastle, Australia. The festival features 10 bands from Newcastle and Sydney playing indie rock, surf punk, and post-punk music. It aims to support local alternative artists and small businesses in Newcastle that promote art and music. The free event will include two stages and stalls for local vintage, record, and music stores from 2-8pm.