A music event raising funds for Palestine aid groups has been cancelled and moved after reports of threats against the venue.

The event, ‘Make Some Noise’, was organised by Newcastle musicians and featured a lineup of musicians and speakers raising awareness about the conflict in Gaza.

The mini festival was to be held on Friday night at the Hamilton Station pub, but was cancelled by the venue the night before.

“We are disappointed that we can no longer host tomorrow night’s ‘Make Some Noise’ Charity Event,” the pub announced on Thursday night via social media.

“Safety at the venue is our first priority. NSW Police have advised us of credible threats made against the venue, and we must proceed in the interest of the safety of our staff and customers. It’s disappointing that these threats have been made towards us and the venue. Refunds for all ticket holders will be sent out through Oztix as soon as possible.”

The tickets were listed at $20, with all funds to be donated to Al-Nuseirat Camp Kitchen, a group in Gaza providing food to affected communities.

The lineup included hip-hop icon Urthboy, Krisp, Boudicca, Bardvarkk, Herd Immunity, Marimayi, Redlight Trolley and Michael McNaughton.

The event’s co-organiser, Anyerin Drury, said in a statement that this was “bullying tactics” from the police.

“If they really felt that anyone was at risk they would increase their presence to protect event goers. There is a precedent of the NSW Police doing the same thing with other recent Pro-Palestine events as well,” he said.

“The situation in Palestine with the ongoing genocide and current starvation of innocent Palestinians is urgent! We call on all people, organisations and businesses to form a comprehensive stand against the genocide of the Palestinian people.”

The organisers have announced the event will continue at a private venue in Hamilton.

Maitland Greens campaigner, Campbell Knox, was listed as an event speaker alongside a Newcastle-based Palestinian woman and a Sydney spokesperson for the Al-Nuseirat Camp Kitchen.

In a social media video, Mr Knox said police had attended the venue to inform the owners of the threats.

Mr Knox claimed the police had received information that a member of the public threatened to “ram venue-goers with their car”.

A NSW Police spokesperson told Yak Media that officers spoke with the venue operators about comments made online, but could not disclose the nature of the threats.