Newcastle Alternative

11/04/2026

Newcastle!

The day has almost come! All the vendors and us are so excited to see your beautiful faces tomorrow.

Make sure you grab your ticket online tonight as tickets on the door are limited, and more expensive!

11/04/2026

Last chance to get your tickets online before tomorrow!

Tickets are $5 more expensive at the door.

Don’t miss out and grab yours here -

Curiosities & Creators Expo: Newcastle’s alternative expo - oddities, handmade art, vintage finds & ethically sourced treasures. 11am–4pm.

11/04/2026

Meet Kristen (she/her), a Newcastle local bringing us plushie taxidermy that gives cute, quirky and whimsy in the best way possible.

Kristen focuses on cute crafts and plushie taxidermy, giving unwanted plushies a second life (and turning them into something adorable).

11/04/2026

Meet Amélie (he/she), an artist from Sydney/Gadigal Country making art that’s cute, creepy, and q***r in all the right ways.

Amélie is passionate about exploring all of the sweet and strange things that make life special. His mission is to deliver high quality illustration merchandise at an accessible price that allows people to articulate and express their interests and identity; with a particular creative focus on subverting the binary of comfort and disgust. Amélie works primarily in the digital medium, and approaches his practice with the spaces we inhabit in mind to create works that are a balance of authentic and applicable to daily life. While the ‘raw meat’ motif in his work may be unnerving to some, in truth it represents their philosophy that we should all strive to be less disturbed by what we look like on the inside.

10/04/2026

Meet Tsuroi-Rinn (he/they) from Gosford, bringing us dark, illustrative, fantasy art with a deliciously weird edge.

You can expect fantasy ladies and creatures, twisted fairytale vibes, and pieces that feel like they’ve crawled out of a dream you don’t want to wake up from.

10/04/2026

Meet Zoe (she/her/they/them), the mind behind Cicada Instinct coming to us all the way from Brisbane!

Inspired by dreams, books and the mystical, each piece tells a story. Bridging the ethereal and the wearable.

These accessories are made with fantasy in mind, to have the pieces feel like they were dug up from the ruins of a long forgotten kingdom from another realm. Every adornment allowing the wearer to become not just the canvas, but part of the tale too.

With bespoke sizing, custom options and high quality materials, these pieces are made to last and stand the test of time. These thoughtfully made pieces champion slow fashion, quality craftsmanship and self expression for everybody.

Find more of Zoe @:
Tiktok: @.cicadainstinct

10/04/2026

Meet Jess (she/her) from Maitland, bringing us crochet cuteness that’s playful, comforting, and vibrant. ☀️

Jess makes hand crocheted plushies of all types, built to bring joy to kids AND grown ups. It all started with making toys for her dog Mia (aka Mippy), then youtube and pure determination did the rest. Since starting in 2022, Jess has sold over 1000+ plushies!

Q***r, disabled, and neurodivergent run, with partner Maddison usually on sales so Jess can stay in creation mode.

Find more of Jess @:
Facebook: Hey Mippy Crochet
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09/04/2026

Meet Roland (he/him), brining Newcastle made leatherwork built for longevity, quality, and practicality.

Real Gear Leather creates Australian designed bo***ge gear. Collars, wrists, ankles and thigh cuffs crafted from high quality full grain bridle leather with a fine Italian style full grain passed lining. Finished with heavy duty marine grade stainless steel hardware. Real Gear Leather is made to last, made to wear, and made to feel good.

Customise yours with 5 stitching colours, 4 liner colours, and your choice of front hardware.

Find more of Roland @:
Facebook: Real Gear Leather
Website: realgearleather.com.au

09/04/2026

Meet Matthew from Alphamuse coming to us from Sydney bringing quality, stylish, unique pieces made to stand out.

Expect handmade, high quality belts, cuff and collars, decorated with variations of spikes and rivets. Each piece is made to be truly unique, you won’t find any cookie cutter repeats here.

09/04/2026

Meet Angel-Maree from Kurri Kurri, creating a world that’s preserved, whimsical, and timeless.

The Insect Coven makes handmade pieces using real preserved insects, butterfly wings, and natural specimens, arranged into gothic, vintage inspired art.

Everything is made in small batches, so no two pieces are ever exactly the same.

Find more of The Insect Coven @:
Facebook: The Insect Coven
Tiktok: The.Insect.Coven

08/04/2026

Meet Breanna (she/her) bringing the Wings and Wonder Collection from Cessnock!

Ethically sourced, high quality entomology art. Real insect specimens carefully preserved and displayed in frames and glass domes, paired with natural elements like crystals and preserved flowers. Each piece is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted as a timeless curiosity to admire for years to come.

Find more of Breanna at:
Facebook: Wings and Wonder Collection
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