Newcastle Live

Shân Primrose is a visual artist and workshop host based here in Newcastle on Awabakal country. During her 12 years of creating, Shan has done some incredible collaborations, international residencies, murals and is well known for her unique designs. Here’s the chat that we had with Shan at her studio.

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The psychological thriller Gaslight has just kicked off its season at the Civic Theatre in Newcastle. The highly anticipated play is set in 1901 in London and features Geraldine Hakewill and Toby Schmitz with Kate Fitzpatrick. We caught up with Toby Schmitz ahead of their first show in Newy.

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The fabulous queen of burlesque Bettie Bang Bang has created a magical evening of circus, drag and burlesque called Le Carnivale

Featuring both local and interstate artists, this Le Carnivale is going to be extra special as its the last one that will feature Bettie for a while as she’s off to have a baby

Here’s the chat that we had with Bettie about tomorrow nights show

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Legendary rockers Grinspoon have just released a brand new single called Unknown Pretenders and have announced a 40+ date tour to celebrate their new album Whatever Whatever

This single marks the first track from their latest album Whatever Whatever which will be the first new music we’ve seen from the grinners in 12 years

Earlier this month we caught up with drummer Kristian Hopes to chat about their show in Newcastle on 29 October

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Sydney based Vi-Nil Records Australia is about to release a compilation CD and vinyl with some of the finest sounds coming out of Newcastle right now. The compilation is called Indie Sounds From Newy & The Hunter and will feature local acts such as Tyrants, Pit, Goon Gremlins, Elestial, Lemon Joe and Butterknife. On the back of the release of this compilation, these bands will be heading on tour that will hit Newy on 19 July. Here’s the chat that we had with local band Pit.

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Sydney-based hard rock band Avalanche is coming to play Adamstown Bowling Club next Friday night.

Here’s the chat that we had with lead singer and bass player Steven

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The hilarious Dave Thornton is set to perform in Newcastle this weekend. Dave’s bringing a giggle sesh to Kahibah Sports Club with Dilruk Jayasinha this Saturday night. Here’s the chat that we had with Dave earlier this week.

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Once a week Brightwaters Christian School invites older members of the community to participate in their Grandfriends program. 

With an aim to bridge a generational gap and build healthy relationships, kindy students meet with their 'Grandfriends' to talk to and share stories for 45 minutes once a week throughout the school term. 

We chatted with the students, the grand friends and some of the people involved in putting the program together.

This month, local theatre company Her Productions will bring the challenging and complex play Blackbird to Catapult on Hunter Street, Newcastle West.

Written by David Harrower, the play is a raw and unflinching exploration of complex human emotions and relationships.

We're joined by cast members Charlotte De Wit, Phil McGrath and director Pip Thoroughgood.

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Local singer/songwriter Chloe Gill has just released a brand new tune called Firework Night

To celebrate the release of this single, Chloe has a launch gig happening at the Newcastle Conservatorium on July 5

Here’s the chat that we had with Chloe earlier this week

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