NEWCASTLE PODCAST FESTIVAL
COMING SOON
Experience exciting LIVE PODCAST SHOWS
CONNECT and LEARN from inspired fellow podcasters.
Hear from International Keynote Speaker, thought leaders and change makers in the Podcasting world.
Newcastle Podcast Festival will focus on those effecting change within the podcasting landscape, it will provide a voice for our First Nations people, our LGBTQIA+ community, youth and minorities to be heard.
Newcastle Podcast Festival is back..
See exciting live events. Hear from international keynote speakers and connect with the podcasting community.
Some of our key contributors to this year’s festival will be Sharon Taylor live from Canada from Triton Digital, Fyona Smith that Head of AFTRS Radio, Melanie Sargeant from Newcastle Podcast Station.
We’ll have accessibility sessions that allow you to learn from those that are podcasting and at the top of their game and they’ll be able to give you valuable insights into everything they’ve done to make their podcasts stand out, to build their podcast profiles, to allow their content to shine and to innovate as technology moves rapidly in the new media space.
Newcastle Podcast Festival promotes diversity of voices and content through its program with includes talent from first nation’s podcasters as well as people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered. Our programming showcases their work to a wider community and promotes respect and tolerance so that they can fully participate in all aspects of life in Australia without fear of discrimination.
Here are some of your key contributors to Newcastle Podcast Festival for 2022
Sharon Taylor Triton Digital from Canada
AFTRS Radio, Fox Studios Sydney
Melanie Sargeant, Newcastle Podcast Station Production House, Newcastle Podcast Station Media House
Melissa Histon, Hey Soul Sister Podcast
Laura Jackel and Alana Nixon, Oversubscribed
Timberlina
Jaimie Abbott, Perfect PR
Got a podcast and want to be recognised for your incredible achievements?
Are you working hard week in week out to produce incredible podcast content that’s enriching people’s lives and informing and entertaining them with your own podcast?
Newcastle Podcast Festival would like to recognise you, the content you’re producing and the way you’re effecting those and the world around you.
APPLY NOW to nominate your podcast for Newcastle Podcast Festival Awards
Festival program from 2021
February 19
Hear What’s Next: The Future of Podcasting with Sharon Taylor GM OMNY Studios
5-6pm
February 21
Cameron James ‘How we created a hit podcast’ - ‘Finding Drago’ for the ABC
12-1pm
PRESENTATIONS
Podcasting as a storytelling and lifelong learning medium
Find the perfect podcast for you and learn how to access it
Monetising Your Podcast
Hear What’s Next: The Future of Podcasting
Getting out from behind the mic: the key to creating and delivering a successful live event
How to keep your subscribers engaged
Why every company should have a brandcast
Planning your podcast: the importance of scripting; titles and show-notes
How to get started with your podcast
Learn how to book talent and be a great podcast guest
How we created a hit podcast with Cameron Jones and Alexei Toliopoulos
Cameron James LIVE at the Civic Playhouse
What are the different types of podcast and why should you have one
How to get your podcast seen and develop a visibility action plan
School student workshops
We’re listening
We’re always looking to be inclusive and community focused in our goal of curating an exciting, educational and inspiring program annually. To contribute your ideas or start a conversation get in touch.
PROUDLY