Mark Newton

Stars of Nowra 2026

Mark Newton | Brick Effect

Mark Newton is the manager of Brick Effect leading a team of 16, coordinating multiple sites and solving whatever challenges the building world throws at him. Mark is dedicated to his craft and to being what he calls a “rad dad,.  

Mark believes humans are meant to laugh and be happy and would be honoured to be reason someone smiles. His excited for the opportunity and feels humbled to be a part in supporting cancer researchhelping make people’s lives brighter. 

Mark is excited to contribute to the Shoalhaven community he loves for its coastline, lifelong friendships, and blissful lack of traffic lights. A self-described show-off who loves entertaining, he’s ready to bring good vibes to the stage, nerves and all. Mark aims to bring the same passion for hard work and good humour into Stars of Nowra. 

My Updates

$30k

The final push to get over the line is on and it keeps going.  I thought I would aim high and see if I can crack the $30k with the top dog Deano flying through.  

Stroud Homes Nowra

Thank you to Mick and Danielle of Stroud Homes Nowra for your generosity in sponsoring me along my quest to help eradicate cancer. 
A great gesture of support and encouragement.
Thank  you.   Appreciated

Your Signiture Build Sponsorship

It is with a massive thankyou that Buddy and NIkki have sponsored me on my campaign to help raise funds for Cancer Council. When I reached out to Buddy, he jumped on board straight away.  
Thank you Team Ys Build

$20k.

Well, I started at $15k. Went to $20k.  
Im being positive and aiming for $25k.  A little over 2 weeks and will do what I can to bump it up a bit.  
Thank you so much for the support.  I am happy to do this  and represent everyone who has been a big part of this journey. 
Big love ❤️

BUSK SESH

NECK OF THE WOODS CAFE

BUSK SESH

I Had a great time Busking at Neck of the woods Cafe.   
We raised $599.65 in tips in the bucket and a $100 donation to my page.  
Thank so much for the generosity and support.  My cup is full.   Peace ✌️ 

$15k

I've reached my target,    so much so I just bumped it to $20k.  .
Thank you so much you bunch of legends that have supported this cause.   Big love ♥️

Raffle Tickets

https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=7a3hx&sref=zdc2du25

Check out this link to Cancer Coucnil's Raffle . Great prizes. Definitely worth a look

$10k. Milestone

What an effort from all of you who have supported this cause.  
It is such a roller coaster of emotions. Old and new, and this has been a major goal to get to the $10k mark.  Thanks to you all 

$7K.

Thank you to all who have supported me in the ambition to raise funds for Cancer Council. 
This is such a wholesome experience and all around there is good vibes.  
Legends

FUNDRAISER

https://events.humanitix.com/mark-newton-stars-of-nowra-fundraiser. 


This is my first fundraiser night.  It'll be jammed packed with a great time had.  3 raffles in between live Music,  the night will be MC'd by my mate Roh.  Dylan Jorgenson will be warming up the night, followed the Legend Neil Foley and a little surprise with my set , and last off DJ Baylee to spin some tracks. Hope to see you all there. And thank you for the support.

$2K

Woo hoo,  

I've hit the $2k mark.  Thank you all so much for the donations.   It all adds up and I hope we can  keep going.    It's great that these donations all stay local in our area.    Dancing is my new hobby so watch out come show night .  Cheers 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$4.52k

South Yeast Brewing

A great guy doing great thing for a great cause! Here is the money raised from the tickets for the fundraiser at South Yeast Brewing.

$3k

Budmars Pty Ltd

$3k

Stroud Homes Nowra

$1.64k

South Coast Brides

PROUD OF YOU!!!

$1.26k

Mark's Making Waves Raffle Tickets

Thanks mate

$1.12k

Rhedey Family

All the best Bro, Surfs up!

$1.02k

Regional Nsw Insurance

$1.02k

Strata Valuations

$1.02k

Anonymous

Passing the torch to you brother, was an honour to have your support through my journey and will be a pleasure to judge everyone continuing the legacy ❤️❤️

$785

Cindy And Rutledge

Cindy Dibben Auction Gig and Rutledge Tips from 15th May. Cheers to you

$615

Neck Of The Woods Party People

Neck of the Woods Busking Sesh. Donated by all in the crowd. Big love and big thank you ✌️

$515

Jervis Bay Landscapes

Rip in diz’s best brickie and all round top bloke

$515

Austin Finance Pty Ltd

Congratulations and good Luck Mark. A great cause

$515

Lime Building Group

Amazing work! The lime team is proud to support you! 💪🏼

$515

Sbt Shoalhaven

GOOD JOB MARCUS!!!

$435

South Coast Brides

Raffle ticket sales! Go you good thing!!

$421

Mark Newton

DAD'S AND MUM/DAD'S KIDS DISCO. Thank you to all who turned up and made it a fun night. . Im sure the kids were buzzing.

$362.95

Chris And Bob Landon

You're a Star. We are so proud of you. Love Chris and Bob

$345

Dylan Jorgenson Neil Foley Steve Preston Mark Newton

Muso's shout for Mark's Making Waves Fundraiser. South Yeast Brewing hosted an excellent venue and great vibes all round.

$315

Daniel Douglas

We love you Mark and the journey you are currently on. An inspiration for everyone that knows you

$315

Chris And Bob Landon

We are so proud of you Mark. This is such a great organisation and we are behind you all the way. Chris and Bob xx

$300

N Force Building

Well done Mark. We are proud of your efforts mate! Looking forward to the action tonight!

$300

Thee Rutledge Bar And Eats

Donation from The Rutledge Bar and Eats

$264.25

My Certifier Pty Ltd

Rip it up Na na

$264.25

Jirgens Civil Pty Ltd

Nice one bro! Your an exemplary human.

$264.25

Modular Masonry

Awesome effort mate

$264.25

Mitch Armstrong

All the best with it mate!

$264.25

Tim Bielski

$264.25

Pat South

Awesome work mate, your an absolute legend

$263.75

Greg, Jess & Bob E

Great cause mate good on you wish I could spare more

$263.75

Robert Burling

$263.75

Daniel Leso

On ya mate! You’re a bloody legend!

$215

Pam & Dennis

Great cause Mark. Have fun dancing. Best wishes

$200

Aldridge Family

$195.26

Michelle Klausen

Look at you smashing it Mark, You are awesome

$178.53

Sam & Amanda Leedham

$178.53

Jorden Sowerby

Tony’s taven

$178.53

Mcarthur Earthworks & Infrastructure Pty Ltd

Tony’s Tavern. Well done mate 👍

$178.53

Tony's Tavern

What a great fundraiser - can't wait for the gig at Tony's Tavern!!!!

$178.53

Skis. Tonys Tavern

Tonys Tavern :)

$178.53

Troy & Loz - Tony’s Tavern

See you @ Tony’s Tavern 👍

$178.53

Quattro Pizzeria/tony’s Tavern

Tony’s Tavern

$178.53

Neil Kelley

Tony's Tavern- Kelleys Fantastic night and a great result!

$165

Tonys Tavern - Wikki And Dee

$165

Tony's Tavern

$165

Walsh Cartage

Tony’s Tavern - Walsh’s

$158.25

Clare And David

Happy feet, Mark. We are cheering for you.

$132.65

Neck Of The Woods Cafe

Well done Mate!!! All the best for tomorrow night! Have an absolute blast!

$126.62

Shoalhaven Lawn Gardens And Properties

Great cause, well done mate.

$106.12

Anonymous

Good luck Mark! You’re awesome

$106.12

Belinda D

Great cause Mark!

$106.12

Daniel Frew

$106.12

Matty James

$106.12

Nikki Morris

You got this!

$106.12

Ingrid & Jamie

$106.12

Brad Scotcher

Great busking session Didds. Smashed it for your first time!! 😉

$106.12

Tracey Duren

$106.12

David Lewis

Awesome Bricklayer Amazing singer Great guy in general Now let's see if he can DANCE

$106.12

Dano

$106.12

Alison Newton And Rob

Good on you

$106.12

Kersh

Good luck champ.

$106.12

Rise Fabrications

Good luck matey

$106.12

Kaineo

$106.12

Fletch And Nikki

Go mate, what an effort!

$106.12

Kieth & Sharron Puyenbroek

Mark, you are a superstar and we are happy to donate to help stamp out cancer, best wishes Sharron and Keith

$106.12

Ruth Hartman

Awesome fundraising effort and can't wait to hear you sing. In memory of my dear friend Tess and previous clients who have died of cancer.

$106.12

Tim & Tj

$106.12

Rebecca Devine-hilton

Good luck and thank you! Tilly’s family x

$106.12

Apbrickworks

$106.12

Dan And Shelly

You are wonderful Mark, go you xx

$106.12

Philip Perkins

Your a legend, well done mate.

$103.72

Aaron Wright

Love you bro!

$103.72

Jaz & Ash

Yew Marky!!

$86.07

Allan&cathryne

$65.39

James Bricklebank

$54.84

Stacey Ring

Awesome effort! Thank you

$54.84

Ben And Aor

$54.84

Benjamin Callaghan

$54.84

Petta G

Dance like no one is watching! 🤙

$54.84

Steveo Hazo

Go hard go strong and have fun Dids sorry we want be there to see you . Mrs P & Hazo

$54.84

Kev

Rip in Didswa

$54.84

Jkc Carpentry & Construction

What an effort mate! You should be proud of yourself!! keep it up legend yewww 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

$54.84

Bridget Buckley

Good luck on Saturday.

$54.84

Kyle Anderson

Rip up the dance floor Dids!

$54.84

Leah

From Leah at Deanos's

$54.84

Steve Preston

Go get 'em Mark

$54.84

Danceworks South Coast

Go Mark and Britt!! Chookas!

$54.84

Andy Owen

KEEP ON RIDING BROTHER

$54.84

Lyn & John Tierney

Proud of you Mark, you and Britt will rock the dance floor. Great cause. xx

$54.84

Kendrick Duren

$54.84

Anchor Projects

$54.84

Morgan Holt

Keep smashing it!!! Well done 👍

$54.12

Alisha

$54.12

Loz & Troy

$54.12

Mel

Such a kind act for a great cause! Dance like no one is watching 🕺🏼

$54.12

Sasha Newton

Dad I love you. I am so proud of you and I hope you have fun

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Paula & Taz Lukas

You got this Mark! 🤗🫶💪

$54.12

Ben Hinkley

Here’s a $50 brick - go get em

$54.12

Lynette & Ron

$54.12

Judy

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Sarzy

Keep up the good work Didzwa!

$54.12

Jessica And Adrian Page

Go Didz

$54.12

Petta

I hope you have so much fun with this, well done bro 🤙

$54.12

Bisho

Rip in mate

$54.12

Amber, Damo And Annie Tierney

Go Mark!! Your going to kill it on the stage!

$53.64

Phil Dye

G'day Mark. Well done for doing this. Your Dad would be proud. I'm now in remission and singing again. They said I'd never speak again let alone sing. Am making the most of it. Good luck mate. Phil

$50

Ross & Rohan Bingham

So keen for this!! 🤩 Didn’t realise we sat next to a future star last year! Dream team!

$50

Bill Langley

Good on ya Didz

$50

Bec

Can't wait to watch the superstar!

$50

Cindy Dibben

You're alread a star 🌟 a superstar ✨️ looking forward to seeing the moves.

$50

Rebecca Boyd

Great job mate

$28.43

Sarah Perks

Outstanding effort Mark!

$28.43

Kyra

Epic job MFN

$28.43

Julia Foster

Love your work Mark!

$28.43

Belinda Donovan

Lovely to meet you and your family Mark. Count me in for a $25 number 53! I hope you have a great experience and a Wondeful time in 3 weeks. ⭐️👏

$27.81

Kylie Taylor

$27.81

Sarah Mcdonough

Best wishes Mark xx

$27.81

Loz J

Good luck mate!

$27.81

Michelle

Doing a wonderful thing Mark ,Dad would be very proud as I Zan 💙

$25.74

Raffle Tickets

$23.50

Deano Portener

Great food and tunes at The Rutledge Berry

$23.50

Sam Mcneilly

Sorry I couldn't give ya more mate hope ya doing well chat soon man

$23.50

Dane Lloyd

$11.80

Cobe Prasad

$11.80

Therese Lowe

$11.80

Anthiny Hort

$11.65

Kylea Morgan

Amazing Mark! Goodluck with everything!

$11.65

Ted Dansen

Go gettem legend

$10.48

Raffle Tickets

$6.20

Jenny

From Jenny at the Busking Sesh