Roost Scholarship 2018

2018-12-11T09:27:18+00:00

The Roost Creative​ Scholarship is one of the initiatives I’m most proud of spearheading this year! We’re giving one emerging creative the opportunity to benefit from 12 months in an inspired shared co-working space, mentoring, funds towards their pursuits and an showcase at the end of it all to launch them into the professional community. 

Roost Scholarship 20182018-12-11T09:27:18+00:00

Creative Places: Nurturing Creative Communities

2018-08-27T00:45:42+00:00

I am in a unique position to leverage communities and networks to make creative ideas happen. It’s not an easy job but it is an exciting one. There are a lot of unknowns as well as constant change. I do my best to arm myself with the best people and tools around because let me tell you – it’s not a one gal gig. Another thing I try and do as often as possible is get out of town to see what other cities do and how they harness their creativity. Cue REMIX Academy event on the Sunshine Coast.

Creative Places: Nurturing Creative Communities2018-08-27T00:45:42+00:00

Be a brand that activates

2018-06-21T01:12:54+00:00

I have three iconic and highly visible events happening in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie over the next four months. Sporting, Cultural and Social Cause. They will each attract audiences numbering 20,000+ who are exceptionally engaged and fit specific demographics.

Be a brand that activates2018-06-21T01:12:54+00:00

Pakistani Artist unveils 8ft mural of a revitalised Newcastle in Hunter St Mall

2018-06-21T01:13:00+00:00

An 8ft high mural depicting the face behind the urban renewal of inner city Newcastle has been unveiled on Market Square, in the heart of Hunter Street Mall. Pakistani artist Shehzar Abro and creative collective The Roost are behind the initiative that pays tribute to the founder of Renew Newcastle, Marcus Westbury. The artwork adorns the face of a heritage building that is home to The Roost and newly opened Newcastle Transport office.

Pakistani Artist unveils 8ft mural of a revitalised Newcastle in Hunter St Mall2018-06-21T01:13:00+00:00

The Impossible “Movember” Market

2018-06-21T01:14:01+00:00

Charity ride and retail therapy in the name of men’s health When’s the last time you organised a date with your mate? The Movember Foundation promotes men’s health on a global scale all year round, though come November, or “Movember” as it’s affectionately dubbed, you’ll start to see more moustaches sprouting as the fundraising goes into full swing. The charity addresses some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

The Impossible “Movember” Market2018-06-21T01:14:01+00:00

Hunter Pitchfest 2016

2018-06-21T01:14:07+00:00

Calling all startups, budding entrepreneurs… and avid viewers of Shark Tank!  The Hunter Region’s brightest minds will be pitching their big ideas or scalable businesses at an event on Thursday October 20 at Dantia Smart Hub (DaSH), a co-working facility designed to accelerate innovation and economic development in the Lake Macquarie region, with the winners sharing in over $10,000 worth of prizes. Click here to RSVP!

Hunter Pitchfest 20162018-06-21T01:14:07+00:00

Making The Impossible Possible

2018-08-27T01:10:49+00:00

UK import Rebecca Stern has always been creative but knew that her creativity was best when it was shared. A graduate of Brighton University’s Critical Fine Art Practice, she travelled to India before settling in Australia with her young son.  A tutorial on stamping herb names on spoons inspired “House of Bec” – a collection of vintage silver plated cutlery brought to life by stamping inspiring, funny and sentimental messages on them. Her range then extended to silver floristry, using casts of real succulents to capture nature’s fleeting designs into wearable pieces of jewellery.

Making The Impossible Possible2018-08-27T01:10:49+00:00

A seminar by Marcus Westbury, “serial starter of new things”

2018-08-27T01:30:57+00:00

The man who inspired so many of Newcastle’s creative projects and has helped drive Newcastle’s living culture, Marcus Westbury, is someone I’ve always looked up to. A self-confessed “serial starter of new things”, Marcus is responsible for two of the projects that have helped me find my feet within my niche: This is Not Art Festival (TiNA) and Renew Newcastle. I identify with his career as he what he does is so integral to the arts scene but in itself “Not Quite Art” (also, fittingly, the title of a three-part ABC series written and hosted by Westbury in ’07 & ’08).

A seminar by Marcus Westbury, “serial starter of new things”2018-08-27T01:30:57+00:00
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