Join us for a wide-ranging discussion between the former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the ABC’s Matt Bevan about geopolitics, media, and the health of democracy. As one of Australia’s leading authorities on the relationship between the United States and China, Mr Rudd will also discuss his most recent book, The Avoidable War, which he explores the likely outcomes of a war between the two nations and proposes solutions based on his own diplomatic experience.

London-based Australian human rights and media lawyer Jennifer Robinson will speak about her new book How Many Women? Exposing how the law silences women. Jennifer has defended Julian Assange and advised WikiLeaks since 2010 and recently represented Amber Heard in British and US defamation cases.

As part of a very special series of workshops in conjunction with the exhibition CREATION, internationally renowned artist Deborah Kelly will be inviting participants to join her in making their very own decorative headdresses and masks to be displayed as part of the exciting collaborative and cross-disciplinary exhibition at The Lock-Up.

Entrepreneur, impresario, entertainer, activist. Opera singer Tiriki Onus thought he knew his charismatic grandfather Bill, until an unearthed 70-year old silent film reel suggests he might have been the first-ever Aboriginal filmmaker. As Tiriki journeys across the continent and chases down leads about his grandfather, a compelling untold story of activism, resistance and politically driven art-making unfolds. A dark tale with all the intrigue of the best detective fiction. During the filmmaking, Bill was shadowed by security agents and on the eve of its release, it vanished. When Walt Disney invited him to perform in America, covert government operatives conspired to prevent him from leaving Australia. Allowing Bill into the world stage was considered too dangerous. But nothing could stop his passionate, singular vision of winning equality for his people.

Heats and Finals: Tickets available at the door for heats and finals $10

Watch the next generation of choreographers aged 15 - 21 present their new works across a series of Heats and Finals with a jury of professional choreographers.

Come and join Jasmin Sheppard and a cast of four professional dancers on the showing of her Propel Choreographic Residency. This is the second stage of a creative process supported by Catapult.

Newcastle’s long awaited and favourite night of art mayhem is BACK… strap yourself in and get ready for THE BENDER 2022!!

Dance Terrain as directed by Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub is a large-scale multi-generational performance now captured on film. This large-scale project focuses on stories of where the land meets the sea, and the landscapes across our region.