From the makers of POV, re:group performance collective return with a rock opera and raucous work of gig-theatre. If you like your theatre loud and subversive, this is for you. Told through 17 original songs and dark humour, AUTO-TUNE is a regret filled love letter to millennial culture – Nokia’s, Silverchair obsession, teen drinking and questionable decision-making.

First Nations storyteller and singer Nardi Simpson joins leading chamber orchestra Ensemble Offspring in this evocative and beautiful afternoon of song, ceremony and country. Nardi (one half of the Stiff Gins) draws on her Yuwaalaraay freshwater stories and brings her trademark wit and charm to this performance. A sonic welcome will be performed by Adam Manning and John Maynard.

They say the truth is stranger than fiction, and Newcastle's past proves it. For one night only, hear the unbelievable and bizarre true stories too weird to tell, until now. Catch the world premiere of this wildly entertaining short film, followed by a star-studded musical performance.

Step into the world of rock and roll through the lens of renowned Australian photographer Tony Mott, whose four-decade career captures intimate backstage moments and electrifying performances of music legends. From Madonna to the Rolling Stones, his iconic images define an era, while his live storytelling reveals the triumphs, chaos, and untold stories behind the world’s biggest stars.

Step inside Newcastle Art Gallery for PRAXIS, an immersive evening of contemporary performance featuring five bold new works by leading local choreographers, performers and visual artists – Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub and The Creator Incubator. Move freely through the gallery as dance, visual art, sound and design collide, placing you at the centre of a vibrant, ever-changing creative landscape where curiosity and experimentation unfold.