Lineage and Legacy

Exploring the creative tension between legacy and reinvention

Featuring Eunice Andrada, Jennifer Compton, and Omar Musa

Key Information

When: Saturday 28 March, 3 pm – 4:15 pm

Venue: Watt Space Gallery, 20 Auckland St, Newcastle

Cost: Free. Registration essential.

About the Event

Eunice Andrada, Jennifer Compton, and Omar Musa consider how poets reshape what they inherit. In a conversation exploring the creative tension between legacy and reinvention, they delve into the risks of breaking patterns and the rewards of crafting work that speaks across generations. Hosted by Katherine McLean. Includes a collaborative performance by Omar Musa and cellist Mariel Roberts.

Accessibility

Watt Space is wheelchair accessible.

Accessible parking is available on Auckland Street, between Hunter Street and King Street, positioned outside the NDIS office (enter via King Street for the correct side of the road). For more parking options, please visit the Newcastle Accessibility Parking Map.

Getting There

Light Rail: The Newcastle Light Rail runs between Newcastle Interchange and Newcastle Beach, stopping at key locations including Civic Station.

Bus Services: Several bus routes service the Newcastle area. For specific routes and timetables, refer to Newcastle Transport’s official website. Newcastle Transport

By Car: There is limited parking on the street. Find nearby city carparks here.