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If You’re Listening LIVE with Matt Bevan

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When

Sunday

April 7
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Where

Conservatorium of Music Concert Hall
Corner Auckland and Laman St
Newcastle NSW 2300

Tickets

Free

If You’re Listening LIVE with Matt Bevan

The ABC’s award-winning podcast and TV show If You’re Listening returns to the festival with a live event, looking at the historical context of current news events.

In an event which will be recorded for ABC TV, host Matt Bevan will incorporate music, sound, archival vision and witty writing to explain the key background behind some of the biggest news stories around the world.

This is a free event; no bookings required.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS MOVED TO THE CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC CONCERT HALL

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The Speakers

A white man with thick gray hair and a brown beard, wearing dark-rimmed glasses, smiles closed-lipped at the camera

Matt Bevan

The ABC’s award-winning podcast and TV show If You’re Listening returns to the festival with a live event, looking at the historical context of current news events. In an event…

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