Rising Tide film premiere, Broadmeadow
Join this prestigious blue carpet affair for the global premiere of Turning the Ship, a Rising Tide film!
Turning the Ship describes the passion and drive of Rising Tide and tells the story of the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Come resplendent in YOUR BEST BLUE OUTFIT! From blue jeans or blue collars to blue mermaids, sequins and blue ball-gowns. Dress ups are optional, but are a fun invitation for those so inclined – and a media wall and photographer will be there to capture your glamour shot.
The climate crisis could not be more serious, but Rising Tide aims to share joy while we build our movement to fight it.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
* Meet like minded people
* SOUP & BREAD with g/f option (covered by pay-as-you-can ticket)
* DRINKS for sale, including beer, wine and soft drinks plus tea and coffee
* Short speeches and the world premiere of our new film!
* The opportunity to help make the 2025 People’s Blockade the biggest and boldest yet!
* Meet like minded people
* SOUP & BREAD with g/f option (covered by pay-as-you-can ticket)
* DRINKS for sale, including beer, wine and soft drinks plus tea and coffee
* Short speeches and the world premiere of our new film!
* The opportunity to help make the 2025 People’s Blockade the biggest and boldest yet!
DRAFT PROGRAM
* 5:30pm: Doors open, soup available and bar open
* 6:15: Film screening + short speeches
* 7:15: Neighbourhood break-out groups to build the blockade!
* 7:50: Report-back and wrap
* 8:00: Dessert, cuppa, music and mingling
* 9:00: Close.
* 5:30pm: Doors open, soup available and bar open
* 6:15: Film screening + short speeches
* 7:15: Neighbourhood break-out groups to build the blockade!
* 7:50: Report-back and wrap
* 8:00: Dessert, cuppa, music and mingling
* 9:00: Close.
COST, Pay as you can
* A $10 recommended donation (pay what you can) can be paid on the night (cash or card) to help cover the cost of the venue and food.
* A $10 recommended donation (pay what you can) can be paid on the night (cash or card) to help cover the cost of the venue and food.
LOCATION & PARKING: The Polish Association is opposite the racecourse and next to Merewether High (not too far from Beaumont St). There is plenty of parking out the front and on the street.
WHEN
June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 9pm
WHERE
Polish Association of Newcastle
122 Chatham St
Broadmeadow, NSW 2292
Australia