Central Coast Eisteddfod returns
After a hiatus in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Central Coast Eisteddfod will hopefully be up and running again this year from September 18-October 4. Organisers are encouraging talented…
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Expressions of interest sought for next series of Thai Mondays
Thai Mondays, an initiative that is unique to the Central Coast, is calling for expressions of interest from local cultural practitioners working in the field of arts and health. Salus…
$530,000 committed for NAISDA creative learning centre
The National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA) has welcomed a $530,000 commitment from the State Government for a Final Business Case to establish Naya Wa Yugali, Australia’s Centre…
Umina actor stars in thought-provoking piece
A Umina Beach local is set to star in the leading role of one of Sydney’s most anticipated theatre shows this month. The Shape of Things opens for a five-week…
Olivia finds a different kind of match
The North Gosford-based star of the Netflix and ABC show, Love on the Spectrum, which sets out to help people with autism find love, has found a different kind of…
NAIDOC Week fun at Woy Woy
Woy Woy Public School students participated in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander activities in celebration of NAIDOC Week 2020. Aboriginal Programs Teacher Chloe Nebauer said some experiences included rock art,…
Pearl Beach arts and craft fair postponed
An art and craft fair to be held at Pearl Beach later this month has been postponed due to COVID-19 health regulations halted plans for a safe event. The fair…
Award winning photographer livens up Peninsula shopfronts
The shopfronts of the Peninsula have come alive as 24 local businesses take part in a vibrant shopfront photo exhibition until November 11. The businesses have been sporting photos from…
Photos with a twist
All roads will lead to the Peninsula between now and November 11, as a vibrant photo exhibition brings the shopfronts of 24 businesses alive. The businesses are sporting photos from…
Let’s paint the town red
Visual artists and creative groups are being asked to share their ideas about adding some flair to vacant spaces in town centres around the Central Coast. Central Coast Council is…
Students urged to apply for performing arts program
Brisbane Water Secondary College campus principals Ms Kerrie O’Heir and Ms Rebecca Cooper have encouraged music, dance and drama students to consider auditioning for the Youth In Performing Arts 2020…
Composer to join Foundation judging panel
The Bouddi Foundation for the Arts has announced that classical, film and television composer, Mr Nigel Westlake, will be joining the Foundation’s 2018 judging panel. Some of Mr Westlake’s film…
Arts grants give youngsters the chance to shine
Two recipients of grants from the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts have used their funding to further their artistic education overseas. Ms Kimberly Gilbert from Erina used her Bouddi Foundation…
Coasties encouraged to apply but not eligible
Artists on the Central Coast will be rejected by Arts NSW for fellowship grants they were encouraged to apply for by local Members and the Coast’s own Parliamentary Secretary. Both…
Both sides commit to funding performing arts centre but can’t agree on its location
Shadow minister for the arts, Mr Mark Dreyfus, and Labor candidate for Robertson, Ms Anne Charlton, announced that a Shorten Labor Government would build a regional performing arts centre on…
The Bold and The Beautiful art exhibition in Holgate
An exhibition of work by much-loved Central Coast art teacher, Zoe Fletcher, entitled The Bold and The Beautiful runs from June 1 to 28 at the new Bamboo Buddha in…
Ragtime Orchestra toentertain at Laycock Street
The New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra will return to Laycock Street Theatre on Sunday June 19. The orchestra has been wowing audiences at seniors’ week concerts, jazz and music…
Treehouse juggernaut to perform at Wyoming
Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s bestseller, The 52 Storey Treehouse, hits the stage at Laycock Street Community Theatre from May 12-13. The team behind the hit adaptations of The 13…
Arts Party seeks votes for the arts
The Arts Party is currently undertaking crowd funding via pozible.com to raise $35,000 for its campaign, which is supported by high-profile national names including Bryan Brown, Ben Quilty and Lex…
Handweavers’, spinners’ and textile arts exhibition
The Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild of East Gosford is holding an Exhibition and Fair weekend on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 at the Lions…