History
Coming from humble beginnings in 2015, the Newcastle Music Festival is an annual fine music festival held in Newcastle in August. It celebrates the musical life of the city’s musicians and singers in collaboration with stunning guest artists. The festival involves professionals, amateurs and students in an exciting mix of concerts and events performed in an array of interesting venues.
To see what’s on offer in 2019 please visit this page.
The team behind the Newcastle Music Festival
President
Prof. John Rostas
Artistic Directors
Dr. David Banney
Ross Fiddes
Vice President
Colleen Potts, OAM
Treasurer and Secretary
Ross Fiddes
Administrator
Jillian Fiddes
Development and Sponsor Liaison
John Cornell
Prof. John Rostas
Ross Fiddes
Jennifer Barrie
Event Management
Colleen Potts, OAM
Jillian Fiddes
Media/Publicity
Jillian Albrecht
Dr. Jennifer Barnes
Accountancy Consultants
Waterford Accountants + Financial Services
Web Developer
Andrew Rostas
Editor
Jillian Albrecht
Masterclass Conveners
Dr. Jennifer Barnes, and
Jennifer Barrie
Corporate Liaison
John Cornell
Volunteer Coordinator
Colleen Potts OAM
Music On A Plate Curator
Heather Price
Festival Choir Convener
Georgi Laney