FAVOURITE
When
SundayApril 6
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where
Conservatorium of Music Concert Hall
Corner Auckland and Laman St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
FreeIf 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 radio and podcast, 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.
The Speakers
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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