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Media of the past was reactive, new media dictates the agenda, it’s entertaining, thought provoking, well thought out and informative. That’s why it’s growth is accelerating at such a rapid rate. 

Podcasts enrich people’s lives, educate and entertain them as well as inspire them to be the best versions of themselves daily and tell important stories that add to the rich tapestry of Australian culture. They also encourage people to take leaps of faith, chase their dreams and take practical steps towards the life they want.

Newcastle Podcast Festival aims to educate and entertain podcasters from all walks of life and be a celebration of the communicative art form itself. We’ll move the needle with a meeting of the most advanced podcasting minds from Australia and beyond and we can’t wait to have you there when we do.

The Newcastle Podcast Festival is proudly presented by Newcastle Podcast Station in partnership with Newcastle Libraries and sponsored by NEW FM, 2HD, Novotel Newcastle Beach, Hunter Hunter and Think Graphic Communication. If you can’t make it we welcome you to listen, rate and review the Newcastle Podcast Festival podcasts wherever you listen!

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

MELANIE SARGEANT

Melanie Sargeant has had over 10 years experience in Commercial Radio working for the biggest brands on air, spending time at Nova 969, B105, Nova 919, Nova 937, 2DAY and locally at New Fm.

She has an LLB but spent her time at Law School doing Stand Up Comedy, Community TV and Radio. She started at SYN FM in Melbourne, the starting point for Hamish and Andy, Whippa, The Barefoot Investor and more.

She’s now an impassioned Podcaster with a vision to help Novocastrians creative inspiring and successful Podcasts of their own.

HEAD OF MARKETING

SHAUN WOOD

Shaun is a former international parkour athlete and co-founder of the Team Farang brand. He’s a master content creator and has worked with Black Lion Digital, Newcastle Regional Show and Newcastle Podcast Festival.

FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

ALEXANDER MILLS

Alex Mills is the creator of Newcastle Libraries REAL Podcast and the Manager of Community Programs and Partnerships for the City of Newcastle. Alex curated the entire festival program with the committee so it is both balanced and informative for people of all ages and podcasters from all walks of life, even people who have never accessed a podcast before.

CHRISTINA ROBBERDS

Christina Robberds is the Library Partnership Facilitator at the City of Newcastle. Christina is passionate about implementing partnerships that help develop the cultural advancement of the City of Newcastle and encourage diversity and inclusion. Christina was also active in the creation of the festival program from a very early stage and hopes to help the festival grow and expand its reach and support of partner organisations in 2021.