{"id":5542,"date":"2020-03-20T14:25:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T14:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=5542"},"modified":"2020-03-20T14:25:57","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T14:25:57","slug":"newcastle-events-and-public-gatherings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2020\/03\/20\/newcastle-events-and-public-gatherings\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle Events and public gatherings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<h2><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Events and programs at our facilities<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nWe would like to reassure visitors that City of Newcastle is working in collaboration with government partners to ensure our City is prepared in the event of further spread of COVID-19 to the region.<br \/>\nWe urge all visitors to follow the advice of government health authorities\u00a0with regard to\u00a0maintaining good hygiene practices. If you are feeling unwell the advice is to stay at home.<br \/>\nPlease find information below about\u00a0programming changes at our venues and facilities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><a title=\"Visit the Newcastle Art Gallery website\" href=\"https:\/\/nag.org.au\/Visit\/COVID-19-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newcastle Art Gallery<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Visit their website in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/civictheatrenewcastle.com.au\/Visit\/COVID-19-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civic Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au\/CityHall\/Visit-Us\/COVID-19-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Visit their website in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au\/Library\/Connect\/Visit\/COVID-19-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newcastle Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Visit their website in a new window\" href=\"http:\/\/newcastle.nsw.gov.au\/Fort-Scratchley\/Visit-the-Fort\/COVID-19-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Scratchley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Visit their website in a new window\" href=\"http:\/\/newcastlemuseum.com.au\/Visit\/COVID-19-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newcastle Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Visit their website in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au\/Blackbutt-Reserve\/About-us\/Frequently-Asked-Questions\/COVID-19-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blackbutt Reserve<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Event updates<\/h2>\n<p>In response to NSW Health\u00a0<a title=\"Visit their website in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.nsw.gov.au\/Infectious\/diseases\/Pages\/covid-19-events.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Health Order<\/a>,\u00a0several events to be held in Newcastle have confirmed changes to their planned event. The list of events below includes all available information at the time of publication. This list relates to those events planned to be held on Newcastle community lands under a City of Newcastle event licence. It will be updated regularly as new information\u00a0is received.<br \/>\nPlease contact the event organiser\/promoter directly for the latest information on any planned event.<br \/>\nFor Council facility and venue events, see each of the facility listings further down this page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Download the document\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au\/Newcastle\/media\/Documents\/COVID-19\/Event-Cancellation-List_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the list of events<\/a>\u00a0(PDF) as at 19 March 2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Are events, functions or public gatherings still able to be held in Newcastle?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Under the Public Health Order,<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">events, functions<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or public gatherings with\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">less than\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">500 attendees<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in open spaces<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">, or less than 100 attendees indoors<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can proceed.\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Any<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">non-essential\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">outdoor\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">event<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0public gathering\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">wh<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">ere<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0there are, or likely to be, 500 people or more\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">must not be held<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Any non-essential indoor event or public gathering which there are, or likely to be, 100 people or more must not be held.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">How long will the\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">restrictions<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on events<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">public\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">gatherings be in place?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The current Public Health Order is\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">dated to<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a01<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">7<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0June 2020<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that conditions and\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">information<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is being updated\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">daily in response to the changing conditions.\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">I have<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0tickets to an event<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">, where do I find out\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">if it\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">is still on?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Enquire with your ticket issuer, event promotor<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">or\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">commercial\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">venue\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">on the status of an event.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">What type of venues or public spaces are included\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">under the Public Health Order<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Please refer to the\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"Visit their website in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.nsw.gov.au\/Infectious\/diseases\/Documents\/Public%20Health%20(COVID-19%20Mass%20Gatherings)%20Order%202020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Public Health Order<\/span><\/span><\/a><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for clarifications<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and exclusions.\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Who is included\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">when determining the number of people in attendance<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The total attendance at an event\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">would include\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">spectators<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">participants<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(e.g.\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">athletes<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">performers<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0support\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">person<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">nel<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0all<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">venue staff<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Where do I go to get the latest information?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The latest information from City of Newcastle, NSW Government and Federal Government<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in relation to COVID-19 is available at<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">City of Newcastle website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au\/Council\/News\/Latest-News\/COVID-19-how-we-are-responding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au\/COVID-19<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">NSW Health\u00a0<a title=\"Visit their website in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.nsw.gov.au\/Infectious\/diseases\/Pages\/covid-19-latest.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.health.nsw.gov.au\/Infectious\/diseases\/Pages\/covid-19-latest.aspx<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Federal Goverment Health\u00a0<a title=\"Visit their website in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/health-topics\/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/health-topics\/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Can planned events still go ahead?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The Public Health Order issued by<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">NSW\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Government\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">commence<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a016 March 2020<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as is currently noted to be repealed on\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">7<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0June 2020<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">. Only events<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that comply with the\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Order<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">still proceed.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">I have a City of Newcastle<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0event licen<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">e for my event, can it still\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">proceed<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The Public Health Order issued by the NSW\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Government commence<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">on<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a016 March 2020. Only events<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that comply with the Order can still go ahead.\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Can I still apply for an event licence with CN?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Event licence applications can still be lodged, although approval will be subject to a<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">ny\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">current<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or updated\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">COVID-19 restrictions on the size and timing of event<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">What period\/dates will I be able to apply and<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0hold an\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">outdoor e<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">vent<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of over 500 attendees<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">, or an indoor event over 100 attendees<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in Newcastle?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The current Public Health Order is noted to be repealed on 17<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0June 2020. Please note that conditions and\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">information\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">is being updated daily in response to the changing conditions.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Under what circumstances can I hold an event or\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">public\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">gathering in Newcastle<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Determination on the holding of an event rests with the event organiser, based on review of all current information as provided by the Federal and State Government\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">authorities<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">If I cancel my planned event based off the requirements of the Public Health Order, what is the necessary<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0process and are there any applicable fees?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Any cancellation of a<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">n<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">event<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that has already received a licence<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0must be\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">submitted in writing to the City of Newcastle<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Event Licencing\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">eam\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">via\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><a href=\"mailto:events@ncc.nsw.gov.au?subject=Enquiry%20from%20the%20CN%20website\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">events@ncc.nsw.gov.au<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note any applicable fees will be reviewed on a case\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">by case basis, due to the varied circumstances and any costs already incurred. Further information can be provided following\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">submission of the notice of cancellation.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">If<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">postpone\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">my licensed event<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to a later date<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">, am I charge<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">any fees<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">You will need to notify\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">City of Newcastle<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Event Licens<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0team\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">of the<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0proposed\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">new\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">date<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\/s<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0via\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><a href=\"mailto:events@ncc.nsw.gov.au?subject=Enquiry%20from%20the%20CN%20website\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">events@ncc.nsw.gov.au<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Alternate dates will be subject to availability, and there will be no fee charged for\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0initial rescheduling of\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">the event date.\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">ny further changes to the event date will be subject to the standard fees and charges.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Are CN owned\/managed facilities and outdoor event venues still able to host events and functions?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Facilities and venues will be subject to changing conditions based of operational decisions made around COVID-19 management<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">. Please contact<\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><a href=\"mailto:events@ncc.nsw.gov.au?subject=Enquiry%20from%20the%20CN%20website\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">events@ncc.nsw.gov.au<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">f<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">or further information around the\u00a0<\/span><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">availability of CN owned\/managed facilities and outdoor venues.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nWe will provide updates on events and public gatherings on this page. Find out more on\u00a0how\u00a0<a title=\"Find out more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au\/COVID-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Council is responding<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Events and programs at our facilities We would like to reassure visitors that City of Newcastle is working in collaboration with government partners to ensure our City is prepared in the event of further spread of COVID-19 to the region. 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