Awesome Newcastle FAQS
Have you thought getting involved with Awesome Newcastle this year? Here are a few FAQs to keep in mind:
Q. How many people apply to Awesome Newcastle? Do I even have a chance?
A. Interesting question. Because Awesome Newcastle applications never expire, the list of applicants continues to grow, but that doesn’t mea..
November’s Awesome Newcastle is open to the public!
In March we opened up to the public for Awesome Newcastle, and it was so much fun that we’re doing it again! Our final Awesome Newcastle of the year is happening Thursday, November 30th, and we’ll be bringing back three of our favourite finalists from Awesome’s past to pitch for the prize cash!
What makes this event..
Storming into October’s Awesome Newcastle
Even a big storm with unexpected hail couldn’t keep spirits down for October’s Awesome Newcastle! The huge claps of thunder were no match to the huge claps of applause for our latest round of finalists at The Edwards front bar on Thursday night.
Along with our loyal crew of board members, this round at Awesome Newca..
Awesome Sydney’s latest project is Good To Go
My three friends and I got inspired after watching the War on Waste series to try to experiment wit..
September’s Awesome Newcastle puts kids first
Between a group of ukulele players and team Awesome Newcastle, the crowd at The Edwards last night were quite the vivacious bunch. We were accommodated fantastically, as per usual. We enjoyed the fresh evening and the soon-to-be summer vibes in The Edwards front bar.
Five new board members were on board last night i..
Awesome San Antonio’s Cinema On Tap
Awesome Newcastle is always excited to learn about other Awesome projects happening world wide. We love this free film initiative that won the latest grant in San Antonio, Texas. Read their grant proposal below, and check out their Facebook page!
Cinema on Tap is a free film series in San Antonio, TX exclusively fe..
A friendly Wickham welcome for August’s Awesome Newcastle
Last night the funky Barbara Brown HQ hosted us in Wickham. It was a special place and a special evening, as it is our board member Grant Thomas‘ final stint at Awesome Newcastle. Barbara Brown is an active investment company which offers their lovely space for Growth Retreats. Grant is Barbara Brown’s Managing Dire..
July’s Awesome Newcastle a real family affair
Awesomely, the accidental theme at last night’s Awesome Newcastle was family. Held in The Edwards cushy and comfortable front bar, July’s Awesome Newcastle was all about looking after yourself and your loved ones. From caring for children to caring for mums to carefully outfitting them all, each finalists sounded ver..
Mushrooms, murals and more: June’s Awesome Newcastle is brimming with bright ideas
Well, we certainly weren’t reserved at the Reserve bar last night for June’s Awesome Newcastle. Candidates and finalists cosied up on cushions and couches and caught up on the freshest and finest ideas around town.
We welcomed four guest board members this evening including Don Magin from Magin Consulting, Ty Brenno..
May’s emotional Awesome Newcastle warms hearts
It was a cold, but everyone left feeling warm and fuzzy after last night’s Awesome Newcastle. The finalists bravely stood in front of a crowd of strangers at The Edwards Beer garden and discussed challenging but important issues. We listened to ideas addressing homelessness, emotional health for children and inclusiv..