Rephonic
Artwork for Newcastle Writers Festival

Newcastle Writers Festival

Newcastle Writers Festival
Newcastle Writers Festival
Melbourne
Second Book Syndrome
Rock Music
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
Mumbai
Glasgow
Adelaide
Theory & Practice
Indigenous Peoples Of Australia
Three Wild Dogs and the Truth
Voice To Parliament
Bridge Of Clay
New York City
Sydney
French Post-Structuralist Theory
First Nations Constitutional Recognition
Newcastle

Podcast by Newcastle Writers Festival

PublishesDailyEpisodes100Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Arts

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Newcastle Writers Festival

Latest Episodes

From the page to the stage, Words & Music is a festival project in which songwriters are invited by Newcastle curator Nick Milligan to write and perform an original work inspired by the written word. Whether it be a novel, poem, short story or someth... more

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Not Stupid
Not StupidABC Australia
If You're Listening
If You're ListeningABC Australia
ABC Rewind
ABC RewindABC Australia
The Rachel Maddow Show
The Rachel Maddow ShowRachel Maddow, MS NOW
Politics Now
Politics NowABC Australia

Recent Guests

Dylin Hardcastle
Author of A Language of Limbs
Author, A Language of Limbs
Episode: Words & Music 2025, featuring William Crighton, Melody Pool and more
Chelsea Reed
Songwriter; contributor to a song inspired by A Language of Limbs
Episode: Words & Music 2025, featuring William Crighton, Melody Pool and more
Khin Myint
Writer and singer-songwriter; author of Fragile Creatures
Author
Episode: Words & Music 2025, featuring William Crighton, Melody Pool and more
Tim McPhee
Musician/artist; discusses creativity and book The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Musician/Artist
Episode: Words & Music 2025, featuring William Crighton, Melody Pool and more
Anita Heiss
Author; reading from Biddy Galing
Author
Episode: Words & Music 2025, featuring William Crighton, Melody Pool and more
William Crighton
Songwriter and storyteller; performed new work inspired by The Wayfinders
Artist
Episode: Words & Music 2025, featuring William Crighton, Melody Pool and more
Melody Pool
Singer-songwriter; performed a reading with a depiction from Wise Child
Artist
Episode: Words & Music 2025, featuring William Crighton, Melody Pool and more
Dave Wells
Artist performing with Symphony Rain; reads from Biddy Galing and performs together
Artist
Episode: Words & Music 2025, featuring William Crighton, Melody Pool and more
Symphony Rain
Emerging artist; collaborates with Dave Wells on a duet
Artist
Episode: Words & Music 2025, featuring William Crighton, Melody Pool and more

Hosts

Rosemary Milsom
Host of Newcastle Writers Festival stories-to-you series and related festival conversations; appears across multiple episodes in various spellings.
Dan Cox
Host of festival program briefing/readings; emcee for some sessions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Kitty Flanagan 🤪💕👍🏻

    Great interview. Kitty certainly is a colourful, down to earth, self made comedian. Always enjoy her take on life and everyday circumstances.

    Kristal

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nievowubdv
    Australia7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests and insightful, multipart discussions.
Strong readers' room energy; guests are respected and deep.
Thoughtful, well-curated conversations with diverse voices.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#156
Australia/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Courtney Collins, Hayley Scrivenor, and Jessie Tu - Second Book Syndrome
Q: Did you ever expect your debut to be successful?
Most guests expressed that early success was surprising and not guaranteed, with many acknowledging a mix of luck, timing, and audience reception beyond their control.
Michelle de Kretser in Conversation - Theory & Practice
Q: How do you navigate readers' tendency to read this as autobiographical, given the Sri Lankan narrator and personal echoes?
I acknowledge the temptation but emphasize imagination and distinct differences between the narrator and my own life, using the cover and meta-textual elements to signal that the work is fiction with an imaginative reach.
Michelle de Kretser in Conversation - Theory & Practice
Q: What was the creative process like for you with this book compared to the others, given the form is so different?
The process was similar in terms of redrafting and attention to non-fictional forms, but I intentionally planned an ending before I began and integrated diary, letters, and essay-like fragments to shape the hybrid structure.
Jimmy Barnes in Conversation - Highways and Byways
Q: What was the leadership dynamic like in Cold Chisel, and how did Don Walker influence the band?
Don Walker acted as a guiding force and a big-brother figure, introducing members to broader musical influences and encouraging them to write, which helped shape the band's direction and success.
Helen Garner in Conversation - About a Boy
Q: We learn a lot in that very short extract you read. But you leave us curious—how do you decide how to begin a book?
Beginnings are hard; the speaker describes experimenting with present tense to find a voice and how that shift unlocked momentum, making the narrative flow and feel immediate.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Newcastle Writers Festival

What is Newcastle Writers Festival about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners are drawn to in-depth conversations with prominent Australian writers, journalists, and cultural figures, often anchored by a literary festival context. Episodes typically blend author readings, panel discussions, and interviews that explore craft, identity, memory, and social issues—frequently touching on Indigenous rights, storytelling across media, and the relationship between literature and music. Notable are multi-guest lineups, cross-disciplinary formats, and access to behind-the-scenes festival dynamics, making it appealing to readers, cultural enthusiasts, and professionals in publishing, media, and arts marketing. A few episodes stand out for intimate author-vs-host dynamics, candid memoir discussions, and practical takea... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Newcastle Writers Festival?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Newcastle Writers Festival. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Newcastle Writers Festival and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Newcastle Writers Festival get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Newcastle Writers Festival, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Newcastle Writers Festival?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Newcastle Writers Festival, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Newcastle Writers Festival have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Newcastle Writers Festival has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Newcastle Writers Festival?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Newcastle Writers Festival:

1. Not Stupid
2. If You're Listening
3. ABC Rewind
4. The Rachel Maddow Show
5. Politics Now

How many episodes of Newcastle Writers Festival are there?

Newcastle Writers Festival launched 8 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Newcastle Writers Festival?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Newcastle Writers Festival?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Newcastle Writers Festival from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Newcastle Writers Festival?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Newcastle Writers Festival. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Newcastle Writers Festival?

Recent guests on Newcastle Writers Festival include:

1. Dylin Hardcastle
2. Chelsea Reed
3. Khin Myint
4. Tim McPhee
5. Anita Heiss
6. William Crighton
7. Melody Pool
8. Dave Wells

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days