Culture and food scene booming
Editorial: The Central Coast is blossoming into a vibrant cultural hub; a transformation that reflects the creativity, diversity and culinary excellence of our community. This renaissance is particularly evident in…
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Coast should be pilot region for arts policy
The Central Coast should be the pilot region for a new State Government Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy, according to Central Coast Council. This would include the State Government…
Get ready to rock at Laycock
Central Coast residents are invited to rock out at the Laycock Street Community Theatre as the production of School of Rock The Musical hits the stage on July 29, showcasing…
Local art to shine in August Art Month
Two Central Coast creatives are bringing local art, interactive workshops, and artistically inspired events to Gosford’s Kibble Park, transforming the space into a lively art and music hub for the…
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…
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…