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Welcome to the Creatives Networking Group!

This initiative was an outcome from the 2024 Creatives Conference.

We hope you will use this page to connect with your fellow creatives.

You can use the online chat function below - so start chatting today!

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Creatives contacts

Port Stephens Creatives Contacts

To enter your details either please add them into the chat above or email vibrantplaces@portstephens.nsw.gov.au .

This page will be publically available so please consider the details that you are sharing.

Local Musicians, Bands and Entertainers

Aaron White Music

Singer/songwriter drawing influence from a wide range of rock, pop & country artists.

Email: aaronwhitemusicau@gmail.com

Phone: 0429 976 231

Alchemy of Arts

Performing arts agency that connects local artists with local performing arts work.

Email: hello@alchemy-of-arts.com

Phone: 0400 600 149


Andrea Barnett

Award winning songwriter, singer and pianist.

Email: andreabarnett@hotmail.com


Bethany Pike

Providing easy listening Live Music for your next event.

Email: bethanypikemusic@gmail.com


Singer / Guitarist
Cathy Cannon

Local acoustic guitarist.

Email: cathyacannon@bigpond.com

Phone: 0405 627 662

Curious Legends

Immersive experiences that transform public spaces into living, breathing playgrounds.

Email: curious@curiouslegends.com.au

Phone: 02 4044 0522

Georgia Cook

Young, passionate vocalists who loves to share joy and a story through the connection of music.

Email: cgeorgia947@gmail.com

Heat Sauce

Thrilling fire performances, light shows and circus wizardry for all kinds of events.

Email: lucasmcdermid@hotmail.com

Phone: 0434 780 485

Irish Albert

Comedian/Impersonator/Singer & Guest Speaker specialising in the over 50’s market.

Email: irishalbert@dodo.com.au

Phone: 0412 012 762

Singer / Songwriter
Jacob Ridgeway

Port Stephens Local Award-winning singer/songwriter.

Email: info@jacobridgeway.com

Musical Duo
Let The Mango

Musical duo from Nelson Bay - predominately 70's/80's covers. Contact Tom on the below!

Email: letthemango@1955@gmail.com

Phone: 0417 497 637

Megan Barrass

Local artist known for her vibrant, expressive paintings that celebrate Australia’s coastal beauty and native flora.

Email: megansartstudio@gmail.com

Maddie Lilley

Proud Worimi woman singer, speaking about advocacy of our people and story-sharing.

Email: maddie.lilley88@icloud.com

Phone: 0410 095 088

Community Band
Port Stephens Community Band

20 piece Jazz Band, happy to change it up depending on what you need.

Email: dianewither@icloud.com

Phone: 0400 993 941


RoXZon

Newcastle based Rock Band with a strong focus on classic Aussie songs.

Email: tracy.jonovski@osborngeorge.com.au

Phone: 0418 216 275

Community Band
Seaside Singers

Local community choir with an enthusiastic committee that meets monthly to set the direction of the choir.

Email: Info@seasidesingers.com.au

The Blues Council

Local Port Stephens 4 piece band that play cruisy blues music.

Email: dirwood79@yahoo.com.au

Phone: 0425 370 414

The 19th Hole

Local band that plays 80/90/00's music. Available for weddings, parties, anything!

Email: the19thholeband@hotmail.com

Phone: 0407 071 326

Local Artists & Muralists

Mural Artist
Brett Piva

Newcastle based painter, sculptor, installation artist and curator.

Email: brett@brettpiva.com

Phone: 0421 974 195

Jenny McCracken

Mural artist and pavement painter, known for street art and 3D art.

Email: jam2arts@mac.com

Phone: 0431 587 830

Judi Walker

Face painting & Body Artist.

Email: judifacepainting@gmail.com

Kate Wilkie

Visual Art & TAS teacher. Workshop facilitator.

Email: katewilkie000@gmail.com

Kiki's Face Painting

Local face painter adding extra fun to your party, events, markets or fundraisers.

Email: kristal.reeves@yahoo.com.au

Phone: 0434 068 025

Shannon Bellamy

Passionate natural history Illustrator, Artist, Arts Educator and Workshop facilitator.

Email: hello@shanbellamy.com

UP&UP

Specialises in creative placemaking and community engagement: murals, street art, school programs, workshops and youth events.

Email: info@upnup.com.au

Local Photographers

Megann Evans Photography

Local Photographer & Stylist specialising in the food, drink & hospitality industry.

Email: meg@megannevans.com

Phone: 0401 309 142

Precious Pix

Commercial and family photography. Runs free workshops in Raymond Terrace once a month.

Email: katerolla@gmail.com

Phone: 0402 239 743

Phil Yeomans - Philtography

Local Photographer for any occasion.

Email: terracepaints@yahoo.com

Phone: 0422 638 276

Stephen Keating - Port Stephens Images

Local photographer known for landscape photography.

Email: stephen@portstephensimages.com.au

Creative Spaces

Artisan Collective

A group of local professional artists who are proficient in transforming empty spaces into creative places.

Email: artisancollectiveps@gmail.com

Charli Blue Collective

A vibrant, local artisan store for small businesses and creators.

Email: hello@charlibluecollective.com.au

Imaginarium Creative Studio

Art studio and gallery offering creative classes and creative kids events.

Email: micheleableson@gmail.com

Phone: 0410 263 408

Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

Provides a comfortable venue and supportive milieu, where creative people can develop to their full potential as humans.

Email: admin@pscac.org.au


Tilligerry Arts Group (TAG)

TAG exhibits and sells the work of local artists and artisans.

Email: admin@tilligerryartsgroup.com

Production Companies

SCION Audio and Events

https://scionaudio.com.au/

Fireworks Companies

Industry Contacts

Accessible Arts

The peak arts and disability organisation in New South Wales.

Email: info@aarts.net.au

Phone: 02 9251 6499

Arts On Tour

One of Australia’s most prolific touring service organisations for the performing arts.

Email: admin@artsontour.com.au

Phone: 02 8038 1880

Create NSW

NSW Government's arts and cultural driver.

Email: info@creatensw.com.au

Phone: 02 9372 8700

Music NSW

The state music body in NSW funded by CreateNSW. Empowers and connects artists and industry.

Email: info@musicnsw.com

Port Stephens Council - Vibrant Places Team

Port Stephens Council's team that looks after Events, Arts and Culture.

Email: chantelle.sives@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Phone: 4988 0255

Regional Arts NSW

The peak body and service agency for arts and cultural development in regional NSW.

Email: admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au