Music Lake Mac and surrounds – photographers share images and stories

Lake Macquarie and Newcastle’s suburban pubs and clubs have a rich history of live music hosting local and international acts. Join local photographers as they share the stories behind the images. Cover image courtesy of Juan Mahony.

Juan Mahony

Juan has been looking at live performance through a lens ever since he picked up a camera in 1977.Juan is a self-confessed hobbyist whose early shots are from 1977-87 predominantly at venues such as The Mawson, Swansea Workers Club, Orana Hotel, Belmont 16s, Belmont Sportsman's Club, Doyalson RSL, Newcastle Workers Club, Civic Theatre. As well as festival such as Tanelorn 1981, and Narara 1983 & 84

Shaquira Hobbs

Shaquira Hobbs is a freelance photographer located in the Lake Macquarie region but traveling far and wide to capture life's most precious moments. Shaquira is not just a photographer, creator, and writer, but also a dedicated mum who understands the profound value of preserving genuine emotions and authentic connections in every photograph. Formerly known as Forbidden Fruit Photography, Shaquira has now proudly stepped into the spotlight under her own name.

Presented by History Illuminated

Cost: $8.00 plus booking fee

Accessibility
MAP mima is located in Speers Point Park, off Park Street, on the edge of Lake Macquarie. MAP mima is accessible by ramp with accessible toilets. MAP can be reached easily from the lake foreshore cycleway, the water, or by public transport. There is plenty of parking for cars, and buses with accessible spaces available, onsite and in the surrounding parklands.

Map mima’s adjoining café will have a bar with a variety of snacks and drinks available.

This event may be photographed and filmed and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.

Images courtesy of Shaquira Hobbs