This podcast series explores how Newcastle’s Aboriginal communities share and tell stories. Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first storytellers.  

Australia has the world’s oldest oral story telling culture and Newcastle has a rich collection of storytellers. 

Jake Ridgeway is a young indigenous singer, songwriter, performer based in Newcastle. Jacob weaves genuine storylines with sweet woven R&B/Rock grooves and soul drenched vocals into a warm melody grounded by his Worimi and Kamilaroi roots. The musical inspirations Jacob draw on include Troy Cassar-Daley, Justin Timberlake, Sam Hunt and Silverchair amongst others. 

This is a Newcastle Libraries REAL Production. 

This podcast series explores how Newcastle&rsquo;s Aboriginal communities share and tell stories. Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia&rsquo;s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first storytellers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Australia has the world&rsquo;s oldest oral story telling culture&nbsp;and Newcastle has a rich&nbsp;collection&nbsp;of storytellers.&nbsp;
Jake Ridgeway&nbsp;is a&nbsp;young indigenous&nbsp;singer,&nbsp;songwriter,&nbsp;performer based in Newcastle.&nbsp;Jacob weaves genuine storylines with sweet woven R&amp;B/Rock grooves and soul drenched vocals into a warm&nbsp;melody&nbsp;grounded by his&nbsp;Worimi&nbsp;and Kamilaroi roots. The musical inspirations Jacob draw&nbsp;on&nbsp;include Troy&nbsp;Cassar-Daley, Justin Timberlake, Sam Hunt and&nbsp;Silverchair&nbsp;amongst others.&nbsp;
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Welcome to Newcastle Libraries REAL. 

This podcast is for everyone who loves brave and provocative stories, stimulating conversations and absorbing content. 

Whether you are interested in Newcastle stories, or you're searching for new ideas, REAL will inspire, inform and keep you connected to your community. 

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Welcome to Newcastle Libraries REAL.&nbsp;
This podcast is for everyone who loves brave and provocative stories, stimulating conversations and absorbing content.&nbsp;
Whether you are interested in Newcastle stories, or you're searching for new ideas, REAL will inspire, inform and keep you connected to your community.&nbsp;
Subscribe Now.&nbsp;

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Welcome to Newcastle Libraries REAL. 

This podcast is for everyone who loves brave and provocative stories, stimulating conversations and absorbing content. 

Whether you are interested in Newcastle stories, or you're searching for new ideas, REAL will inspire, inform and keep you connected to your community. 

SUBSCRIBE NOW 

Welcome to Newcastle Libraries REAL.&nbsp;
This podcast is for everyone who loves brave and provocative stories, stimulating conversations and absorbing content.&nbsp;
Whether you are interested in Newcastle stories, or you're searching for new ideas, REAL will inspire, inform and keep you connected to your community.&nbsp;
SUBSCRIBE NOW&nbsp;

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