The Shuck Off

Who will take the throne as the Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House Shuck Off Champion? Hosted by local entertainer Fox Pflueger, share in the thrill of professional oyster shuckers compete at breathtaking speeds!  

Rock oysters shucked will be supplied by local distributor, Dawson’s Oyster Supplies, a prominent family business in the Lake Macquarie area since 1964. Now a business owned and operated by women, this purveyor of fine seafood continues to serve its community, staying true to their roots while embracing changing seas. 

This event is supported by Dawson's Oysters. 

Find out more about the range of events on offer at Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House during New Annual, including Friday Night Sounds, Talks & Ideas, and Waterfront Poetry Salon. 

WET WEATHER
The Shuck Off will be hosted outdoors at 'Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House' on Honeysuckle Marina. Due to limited cover, we recommend audiences bring raincoats and umbrellas in case of light rain. 

SENSORY & CONTENT WARNING
Children under 12 years of age to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House events. 

ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair access

ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Artist & creator: Megan Cope @nutmegandhoney  
Megan Cope is represented by Milani Gallery, Meeanjin/Brisbane. 

The pavilion for Ngumpi Kinyingarra Oyster House has been designed by students at the University of Newcastle School of Architecture and Built Environment facilitated by Associate Professor Sam Spurr and Senior Lecturer Anna Tweeddale: Alistair Eglington, Chalyse Fowler, Ivie Wong Hueyyi, Joshua Medbury, Keiran Buckley, Peter Ellis, Rachel Florey, Tahlia Phillips, Tom Licata. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Presented by Newcastle Art Gallery and New Annual.

                
Project supporters include University of Newcastle, the NSW Government through Create NSW,  and Thermidor.